toner

noun

ton·er | \ ˈtō-nər

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

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Next up, the vanilla milk toner is a gentle essence that goes on as your first skincare step after cleansing. — Meagan Fredette, Teen Vogue, "Does KylieSkin Care Live Up To The Hype?," 22 May 2019 Going brunette can start at $200 for the initial color, and increase with additional glosses and toners. — Glamour, "7 Things I Wish I'd Known Before Going From Blond to Brunette," 30 Mar. 2019 For the face, there’s a citrus cleansing toner, designed to reduce inflammation without disrupting the natural pH; a serum that blends rose hip, jojoba, and other nourishing oils; and a floral hydrosol mist. — Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, "Meet the Eckhaus Latta–Approved Herbalist With a Prescription for Balanced Skin and Less Stress," 4 Jan. 2019 Take Cream Skin, a new toner-moisturizer hybrid that Laneige introduced (only in Korea for now). — Jenny Bailly, Allure, "What I Learned About the State of K-Beauty in 2019 by Going Straight to the Source," 21 Mar. 2019 Things get much more complicated with serums, creams and toners. — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "Instagram Beauty Sensation @Gelcream Shares Her Anti-Aging Secrets," 6 Mar. 2019 Aesop toner and face lotion, Ouai hair finishing cream [shown] and Byredo Oud Immortel fragrance. 8. — Jennifer Alfano, WSJ, "Three Power Couples Discuss What It Takes to Collaborate Successfully," 9 Nov. 2018 The pungent scent is immediately reminiscent of another catch-all fermented lotion with a reputation for results: Biologique Recherche’s legendary Lotion P50 exfoliating toner. — Mackenzie Wagoner, Vogue, "Vintner’s Daughter Launches Its Second-Ever Product—And It’s Well Worth the Wait," 31 Jan. 2019 The secret sauce left behind: so le al (Mama Choi’s acronym for soju, lemon, and aloe), a DIY facial toner meant to brighten, tighten, and clarify her skin. — Maureen Choi, Glamour, "My Mother’s 5-Step Korean Beauty Routine Completely Changed My Skin," 21 Sep. 2018

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