aftershave

noun

af·ter·shave ˈaf-tər-ˌshāv

: a usually scented lotion for use on the face after shaving

Examples of aftershave in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web My dad would beam a huge smile after Santa left him a bottle of HUGO Boss aftershave and a large box of Lindt chocolates. —

Lipi Roy, Md, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 Downey’s performance, equal parts subtly scented aftershave and snake oil, is a double-dealing marvel. —

Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 19 July 2023 Think of it as the super refined version of an aftershave—meant to infuse your skin with a little something extra to finish off your grooming routine. —

Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 28 June 2023 The best ones can replace your manual razor, shaving cream, and aftershave in one fell swoop, and cut down your daily shaving time. —

Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 16 May 2023 On the lookout for an aftershave with a touch of extra class? —

Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Oct. 2022 After Shave Serum $145 at shen-beauty.com Pros Revitalizes tired-looking skin Lives skin feeling silky-smooth Cons Shaving is hell on skin, but a few pumps of this aftershave instantly calms and soothes angry skin once the act is done. —

Garrett Munce, townandcountrymag.com, 5 May 2023 Shave, rinse with cold water to close the pores, and then apply a disinfecting aftershave to cleanse and nourish the skin. —

Adam Na Hurly, Men's Health, 8 Mar. 2023 Understanding your needs before purchasing an aftershave is key. —

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