toner

ton·er | \ ˈtō-nər

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Definition of toner

: one that tones or is a source of tones: such as

a : a substance (such as a thermoplastic powder) used especially to develop an image (such as a latent xerographic image) on a piece of paper

b : a liquid cosmetic for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores

c : a solution used to impart color to a silver photographic image

Examples of toner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web From a $7 Mario Badescu toner to an Honest Beauty lip balm (with a genius off-label use), scroll through to shop the star's very relatable top shelf. — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, "The Simple Skin-Care Routine Jessica Biel Uses To Get Her Glow," 3 Mar. 2020 Another great company offering natural products is Andalou, which offers their Sensitive 1000 Roses Gift Set ($20) including an exfoliator, toner, mask and creams for the face. — Jean Chen Smith, Cincinnati.com, "Valentine's Day gift guide 2020," 7 Feb. 2020 Miramax, the company he and his brother, Bob, founded, had been flirting with bankruptcy, to the point that employees were reusing copy-machine toner and working from home when the electric bills went unpaid. — Bruce Handy, The New Yorker, "A Tale of Two Harveys," 13 Jan. 2020 Use a full regime — with the cleanser and toner and serum and moisturizer that work with your skin type and that also address your skin concerns. — Nicole Blades, Good Housekeeping, "Here's How You Can Nail the No-Makeup Makeup Look in Minutes," 11 Sep. 2019 Among them: toner, hot water salve, and for dandruff. — Kathleen Hou, The Cut, "How to Get Rid of Dandruff," 6 June 2018 The line of products—all recyclable—includes a cleanser, milky toner, eye cream, and face cream, but the hero product is the new Super Potent Serum. — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "Dior's Celebrity Facialist Joanna Czech Spills Her Anti-Aging Tips," 23 Jan. 2020 The Rose Quartz, moisturizing toner ties with Amethyst because of how important skincare is to me. — Dominique Hobdy, Essence, "Shop Black: This Globe-Trotter Is Taking Essential Oils To The Next Frontier," 22 Nov. 2019 The active ingredient is typically milder in essences than in toners, but both prep all skin types. — Essence, "Everything You Need To Know To Get The Skin You Want This Year," 20 Jan. 2020

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“Toner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toner. Accessed 4 Apr. 2020.

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