fair and delicate features (of a man); salt face
Slang term for a man with a gentle, refined, and slightly androgynous look, often characterized by pale skin, single eyelids, and a slim face. Contrasts with ソース顔 (sauce face) and 醤油顔 (soy sauce face).
He has a salt face and has many female fans.
Among young actors these days, the salt-face type is increasing.
Compound of 塩 (salt) and 顔 (face), from the idea that the features are as light and simple as salt. The term emerged in Japanese pop culture to categorize male facial types.