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
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As a result, all employees have been told not to wear perfumes or aftershave or anything scented.
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Karla Miller, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Things like smelly aftershave, essential oils, lotions and soaps would be verboten.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
The debut collection will include an exfoliating face wash, soothing shaving cream, bump-reducing aftershave toner, hydrating face lotion, deep-conditioning beard cream, smoothing pomade, and two-in-one shampoo and conditioner.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024
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
Karla Miller, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
Things like smelly aftershave, essential oils, lotions and soaps would be verboten.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
The debut collection will include an exfoliating face wash, soothing shaving cream, bump-reducing aftershave toner, hydrating face lotion, deep-conditioning beard cream, smoothing pomade, and two-in-one shampoo and conditioner.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2024
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
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aftershave
noun
af·ter·shave
ˈaf-tər-ˌshāv
: a lotion for use on the face after shaving
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