aftershave

Barber's finishing touch

Aftershave is a scented liquid applied to the face after shaving.

It typically contains alcohol or other astringents that tighten pores and prevent infection from small cuts.

The term covers everything from medicinal-smelling drugstore staples to expensive colognes marketed as aftershave: He slapped on some aftershave before his date.

grooming

razor

Blade for removing hair

blade · foam · clean-shaven · ritual · routine · finishing-touch · application · splash · pat · mirror

sting

burn

Damage by heat

discomfort · wince · smarting · antiseptic · tingle · nicks · cuts · sensitive · tenderness · flinch

skincare

moisturizer

Hydrating skin cream

  • balmHealing topical preparation
  • soothingReducing distress or discomfort
  • hydrationBodily fluid replenishment

lotion · gel · emollient · aloe · nourishing · protective · absorbent · calming · replenishing · toner

scent

fragrance

Pleasing olfactory quality

  • cologneLight men's fragrance
  • muskAnimal-derived fragrance base
  • citrusAcidic fruits with segments

woody · spicy · sandalwood · cedar · oakmoss · vetiver · bergamot · amber · patchouli · aquatic

sensation

cooling

Losing thermal energy

crisp · tingle · minty · zesty · bracing · energizing · revitalizing · mentholated · clean · sharp

masculinity

manly

Traditionally masculine in bearing

sophisticated · gentleman · distinguished · suave · debonair · old-school · traditional · confident · bold · refined

Categories
Opposites
grooming sequence

aftershaveshaving cream

Foam for whisker removal

shaving gel · shaving foam · shaving soap · beard oil

fragrance function

aftershavecologne

Light men's fragrance

perfume · eau de toilette · deodorant

Phrases
Family

aftershaves

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G