facial tissue

American  

noun

1. a soft, disposable paper tissue especially for cleansing the face or for use as a handkerchief.

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Etymology

Origin of facial tissue

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The facial tissue thickness data created by these early anatomists are still used by facial reconstructionists like Nilsson.

From National Geographic • Oct. 23, 2023

Part of Kleenex's problem, Mr Soberman said, was likely the popularity of Scotties, the facial tissue produced by the Canadian company Kruger.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2023

“I can make a facial tissue dance,” Said the magician, with a wicked glance.

From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2021

Suggested nonfood items include hand-held can openers, toilet tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, hand sanitizer and grocery bags.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2020

The brain sees to it that the thoughts within do immediately dispose of facial tissue without.

From A Man's Value to Society Studies in Self Culture and Character by Hillis, Newell Dwight