toilet articles

Definitions of toilet articles

1. noun

   artifacts used in making your toilet (washing and taking care of your body)
   synonyms: toiletry

   types:

   antiperspirant

   an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce perspiration

   bath oil

   a scented oil added to your bath water

   bath salts

   a preparation that softens or scents a bath

   cosmetic

   a toiletry designed to beautify the body

   cream, emollient, ointment

   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

   deodorant, deodourant

   a toiletry applied to the skin in order to mask unpleasant odors

   hair grease, hair oil, hair tonic, hairdressing

   a toiletry for the hair

   hair spray

   toiletry consisting of a commercial preparation that is sprayed on the hair to hold it in place

   lotion

   any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin

   hair gel, hair mousse, mousse

   toiletry consisting of an aerosol foam used in hair styling

   essence, perfume

   a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor

   powder

   any of various cosmetic or medical preparations dispensed in the form of a pulverized powder

   shaving cream, shaving soap

   toiletry consisting of a preparation of soap and fatty acids that forms a rich lather for softening the beard before shaving

   shaving foam

   toiletry consisting of a liquid preparation containing many small bubbles that soften the beard before shaving

   toothbrush

   small brush; has long handle; used to clean teeth

   after-shave, after-shave lotion

   a fragrant lotion for a man's face after shaving

   Goa powder, araroba, chrysarobin

   a bitter yellow powder used to treat skin diseases

   aspirin powder, headache powder

   a powdered form of aspirin

   baby powder

   powder used to prevent a baby's diaper from chafing

   body lotion

   lotion applied to the body after bathing

   cold cream, coldcream, face cream, vanishing cream

   a cream used cosmetically (mostly by women) for softening and cleaning the skin

   cologne, cologne water, eau de cologne

   a perfumed liquid made of essential oils and alcohol

   depilator, depilatory, epilator

   a cosmetic for temporary removal of undesired hair

   Dover's powder

   a medicinal powder made essentially of ipecac and opium; formerly used to relieve pain and induce perspiration

   electric toothbrush

   a toothbrush with an electric motor in the handle that vibrates the head of the brush

   face powder

   cosmetic powder for the face

   hand cream

   moisturizing cream for the hands

   hand lotion

   lotion used to soften the hands

   highlighter

   a cosmetic used to highlight the eyes or cheekbones

   lanolin

   an emollient containing wool fat (a fatty substance obtained from the wool of sheep)

   make-up, makeup, war paint

   cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance

   nail enamel, nail polish, nail varnish

   a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny

   nard, spikenard

   an aromatic ointment used in antiquity

   pachouli, patchouli, patchouly

   a heavy perfume made from the patchouli plant

   pencil

   a cosmetic in a long thin stick; designed to be applied to a particular part of the face

   perfumery

   perfumes in general

   pomade, pomatum

   hairdressing consisting of a perfumed oil or ointment

   potpourri

   a jar of mixed flower petals and spices used as perfume

   rose water

   perfume consisting of water scented with oil of roses

   sun blocker, sunblock, sunscreen

   a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn

   bath powder, dusting powder, toilet powder

   a fine powder for spreading on the body (as after bathing)

   eau de toilette, toilet water

   a perfumed liquid lighter than cologne

   astringent, toner

   a lotion for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores

   type of:

   instrumentality, instrumentation

   an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end