toner

noun

ton·​er ˈtō-nər 

: 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

More Canon Discounts and Deals Canon offers free shipping on most cameras and lenses, as well as ink and toner for the company’s printers. —Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 2 Nov. 2024

First up on her serum and toner roster: Vitamin C, an antioxidant that brightens the skin and prevents free radicals from causing premature signs of aging. —Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 23 Oct. 2024

This travel-ready gift box supplies any friend struggling with dry skin with the mask as well as minis of the brand's best-selling hyaluronic-heavy Water Bank toner, cream, and facial sleeping mask. —Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 19 Sep. 2024

This is because hyaluronic acid serums are usually heavier than toner and a lot lighter than a moisturizer, making the in-between an optimum time to add the skincare ingredient to your regimen. —Jessie Quinn, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

tone entry 2 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

toner

noun

ton·​er

ˈtō-nər

: one that tones

a muscle toner

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

facial toners