shower gel

noun

: a cleansing gel for use in the shower
… people rave not just about the shower gel's warm, hypnotic fragrance, but about how well it works as an olfactory sleep aid to help them wind down and chill out.Rachel Krause

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The brands’ shower gel aims to address a multitude of skin-care concerns—think: acne, keratosis pilaris, and flaky skin. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 4 June 2025 No, the Fiore Acqua toiletries were not full sized, but both bathrooms were stocked with an abundance of amenities beyond your standard shampoo and shower gel. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 May 2025 Five Typology amenities products were created for MGallery, including a shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap and body lotion. Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 30 May 2025 Beauty shelves overflow with a bevy of new shower gels and bath products. Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025 Mother’s Day By The Numbers: Gifts, Cards, Flowers And More Onsen Saru Hot Spring Shower Gel For the time-strapped Inspired by Japan's rejuvenating hot springs, this luxury shower gel transforms everyday showers into a spa-like escape. Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025 Those moves are in tandem with further category expansions, including a second fragrance, a shower gel and a mineral SPF. James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 Baobab also offers its herbaceous scent in a lineup of body care and home products, including a hand wash and shower gel along with a diffuser, home spray, and candle. Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2025 What's Included: The 25-gift assortment offers colognes, eau de parfums, eau de toilettes, shower gels, body lotions, candles, shampoo, and conditioner. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shower gel was in 1970

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“Shower gel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shower%20gel. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.

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