astringent
/əˈstrɪndʒənt/
adjective
- Causing the skin or other body tissue to tighten or contract, often used in skincare products to clean or reduce oil.
- She applied an astringent toner to her face after washing it.
- The astringent properties of witch hazel help reduce acne.
- Many aftershaves contain astringent ingredients to soothe the skin.
- Sharp, harsh, or severe in taste or smell, like a dry wine or unripe fruit.
- The astringent smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.
- This red wine is too astringent for my taste.
- The green apple had an astringent flavor that made my mouth pucker.
- (of a remark or manner) Sharp and critical; biting.
- He has an astringent sense of humor that not everyone appreciates.
- Her astringent comments made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
- The critic's astringent review was harsh but fair.
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noun
- A substance that causes body tissues to tighten or contract, used in medicine or skincare.
- The doctor recommended an astringent to help stop the bleeding from the small cut.
- Many natural astringents like lemon juice can be used on oily skin.
- She bought an astringent from the pharmacy to treat her razor burn.