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hair removal cream; depilatory cream
A cream applied to the skin to chemically dissolve and remove body hair. Applied, left for a few minutes, then wiped off along with the hair. Used as an alternative to shaving or waxing.
除毛クリームで足の毛を処理した。
I removed the hair on my legs with depilatory cream.
除毛クリームは肌が弱い人には合わない場合がある。
Hair removal cream may not be suitable for people with sensitive skin.
除毛クリームを使う前に、必ずパッチテストをしてください。
Before using hair removal cream, be sure to do a patch test.
Combines 除毛 (hair removal, from 除く + 毛) and クリーム (cream). A common consumer beauty product available at drugstores and convenience stores.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 除毛クリームを塗る: to apply hair removal cream
- 除毛クリームで処理する: to treat with depilatory cream
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 脱毛クリーム: depilatory cream — similar term, slightly more clinical
- ワックス脱毛: waxing — removes hair at the root