kasvoille

Kasvoille is a Finnish grammatical form used to denote destination or target area, specifically the allative case of the noun referring to the face. It is commonly encountered in discussions of cosmetics, skincare, and personal care, where products or actions are described as intended for the face.

In Finnish, kasvoille is typically used to indicate that something is applied to or meant for the face. While kasvot is the ordinary plural noun for “faces,” kasvoille is used when specifying the area to which a product or action applies. The form is often found in labeling, packaging, and consumer guidance, for example when describing the purpose of a product or the surface to which it should be applied.

Common usage includes phrases such as kasvoille tarkoitetut tuotteet (products intended for the face) and levittää voidetta kasvoille (spread cream on the face). It is also used in constructions like kasvovoide kasvoille, meaning a facial cream designed for the face. The allative ending -lle thus both conveys direction toward the face and identifies the target area for care or treatment.

Etymologically, kasvoille derives from kasvo, the base meaning “face,” with the allative suffix -lle, which marks destination or purpose. The term is particularly prevalent in consumer contexts where clear specification of the treatment area helps guide usage.

See also: kasvojenhoito (facial care), kasvovoide (facial cream), kosmetiikka (cosmetics).