shaving cream
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Definition
Noun: A toiletry product, typically a soft cream or foam, that is applied to the face or skin to soften hair and provide lubrication for shaving. It is designed to create a rich lather that helps the razor glide smoothly, reducing friction and the risk of cuts and irritation.
Examples
- He applied a generous amount of shaving cream to his beard before using the razor.
- For a closer shave, let the shaving cream sit on your skin for a minute to soften the hairs.
- This brand of shaving cream has aloe vera, which is good for sensitive skin.
Advanced Usage
- "To lather up shaving cream": To work the cream with a brush or hands to create a frothy foam.
- He lathered up the shaving cream with a badger-hair brush for a traditional shave.
Variants and Related Words
- Shaving soap (noun): A hard soap, often in a puck or bowl, that is worked with a wet brush to create lather for shaving. It serves a similar purpose to shaving cream but has a different form.
- Shaving gel (noun): A clear or translucent gel that provides lubrication for shaving, often without producing a thick lather.
- Shaving foam (noun): A pre-lathered foam dispensed from an aerosol can; a common type of shaving cream.
Synonyms
- Lather (in the context of shaving): The foam produced from shaving cream or soap.
- Shaving lather: A direct synonym emphasizing the foamy quality.
Related Phrases
- A can of shaving cream: Refers to the typical aerosol packaging.
- I need to buy a new can of shaving cream.
Noun
- toiletry consisting of a preparation of soap and fatty acids that forms a rich lather for softening the beard before shaving