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tonisieren

to tone (skin with a toner)

verb to-ni-ZEE-ren Rare
Body & Health Personal Care

Origin: from Tonikum (tonic)

Also means

to tone (muscles)

Usage Note

tonisieren in skincare means applying a facial toner (Toner or Gesichtswasser) after cleansing to balance the skin's pH. In fitness it also means toning the muscles. The skincare meaning has become more prominent with modern routines.

Examples

"Nach dem Reinigen tonisiert sie ihre Haut mit einem alkoholfreien Gesichtswasser."

Natural Translation

After cleansing she tones her skin with an alcohol-free facial toner.

Literal Translation

After the cleansing tones she her skin with an alcohol-free face-water.

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