: a liquid preparation for cosmetic or external medicinal use
Examples of lotion in a Sentence
a bottle of suntan lotion
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Five products total are hitting US stores, including a brand-new launch, Vibrant Screen SPF 50, a water-resistant hydrating lotion SPF for the face and body, which will be exclusive to the US for the launch of the brand.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Everyone knows putting body lotion on your face is a skincare sin!
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
Keep in mind that powder sunscreen doesn’t provide equal protection to traditional lotion, so use it as a touch-up for your most sunburn-prone areas.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Mar. 2025
Exceptionally gentle, shockingly lightweight, and never greasy, this sinks quickly into skin and pairs well with other lotions and potions in your regimen.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Everyone knows putting body lotion on your face is a skincare sin!
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
Keep in mind that powder sunscreen doesn’t provide equal protection to traditional lotion, so use it as a touch-up for your most sunburn-prone areas.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Mar. 2025
Exceptionally gentle, shockingly lightweight, and never greasy, this sinks quickly into skin and pairs well with other lotions and potions in your regimen.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lotion
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“Lotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lotion. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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lotion
noun
lo·tion
ˈlō-shən 
1
: a liquid usually aqueous medicinal preparation containing one or more insoluble substances and applied externally for skin disorders
2
: a liquid cosmetic preparation usually containing a cleansing, softening, or astringent agent and applied to the skin
hand lotion
aftershave lotion
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