exfoliator

noun

ex·​fo·​li·​a·​tor (ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌā-tər How to pronounce exfoliator (audio)

Examples of exfoliator in a Sentence

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From masks to serums, balms, tints and exfoliators, lips have never felt or looked so good. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026 Antioxidant-rich green tea counters irritation typically experienced with harsh exfoliators, for softer skin without the sensitivity. Annie Blackman, Allure, 28 Feb. 2026 If my testimony still hasn’t convinced you, 30,000 people bought the cuticle exfoliator on Amazon this month, and the five-star reviews are never-ending. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026 The formula is made with glycolic acid, a powerhouse exfoliator that strips away dead skin cells, making your skin look brighter and feel softer. Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for exfoliator

Word History

First Known Use

1980, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of exfoliator was in 1980

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“Exfoliator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exfoliator. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

Medical Definition

exfoliator

noun
ex·​fo·​li·​a·​tor (ˌ)eks-ˈfō-lē-ˌāt-ər How to pronounce exfoliator (audio)
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