cold cream

noun
a creamy cosmetic, typically of oily consistency, used to cleanse or soothe the skin, especially of the face and neck, or to remove makeup.

Origin:
1700–10

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cold cream
 
n
an emulsion of water and fat used cosmetically for softening and cleansing the skin

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Example sentences
The transferred image can later be removed from the skin with cold cream or
  alcohol.
Take your cold cream out at night before washing your face.
Then wash the face well with clear, tepid water and apply any good cold cream.
While the processor is running add the cold cream and the cream cheese that has
  been cut into several large pieces.
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