articles de toilette

Definitions of articles de toilette
  1. noun
    artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
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    sels de bain
    a preparation that softens or scents a bath
    maquillage, produit de beauté, produits cosmétiques
    a toiletry designed to beautify the body
    onguent
    toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
    déodorant
    a toiletry applied to the skin in order to mask unpleasant odors
    brillantine
    a toiletry for the hair
    spray pour cheveux
    toiletry consisting of a commercial preparation that is sprayed on the hair to hold it in place
    eau de toilette, parfum
    a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
    poudre
    any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder
    crème à raser, savon à barbe
    toiletry consisting of a preparation of soap and fatty acids that forms a rich lather for softening the beard before shaving
    crème fond de teint, fond de teint
    a cream used cosmetically (mostly by women) for softening and cleaning the skin
    eau de Cologne
    a perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol
    vernis
    a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny
    pomade
    hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment
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    instrumentation
    an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
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