noun
beauty; good looks; beautiful appearance
Refers to physical beauty, especially of a person's face or figure. Often used in compound terms like 美容院 (beauty salon) or 美容整形 (cosmetic surgery).
彼女は美容のために毎日運動している。
She exercises every day for the sake of her beauty.
美
I looked up foods that are good for your appearance.
noun
beautification; beauty treatment; cosmetics
Focuses on the act or process of making oneself beautiful, including treatments, products, and culture. Common in phrases like 美容液 (beauty serum) or 美容師 (beautician).
新しい美容液を試してみたい。
I want to try a new beauty serum.
彼女は美容の専門家として働いている。
She works as a beauty expert.