aftershave
noun
af·ter·shave
ˈaf-tər-ˌshāv 
: a usually scented lotion for use on the face after shaving
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During hunting season, consider cutting the smelly shampoos, soaps, colognes, deodorants, and aftershaves out of your routine.
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Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 26 Sep. 2024
Lab Series Razor Burn Balm Most guys can get by without an aftershave, no shortage of which are fragrance conduits masquerading as moisturizers.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 18 July 2024
As a result, all employees have been told not to wear perfumes or aftershave or anything scented.
—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
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Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 26 Sep. 2024
Lab Series Razor Burn Balm Most guys can get by without an aftershave, no shortage of which are fragrance conduits masquerading as moisturizers.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 18 July 2024
As a result, all employees have been told not to wear perfumes or aftershave or anything scented.
—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
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“Aftershave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftershave. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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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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