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Recent Examples of lotion
Creams, lotions and corticosteroid pills can decrease the skin’s ability to stretch, and these medications can actually cause stretch marks as the skin loses elasticity.
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
These workhorse ingredients make this lotion worth its not-insignificant price tag.
—Erin Bunch, SELF, 5 Feb. 2025
Kojic acid can be found in creams, lotions, soaps, cleansers, and serums in concentrations up to 4%.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Mar. 2025
Those with dry and/or sensitive skin are better off opting for creams or lotions, and in particular, ones that don't have a strong fragrance.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2025
These workhorse ingredients make this lotion worth its not-insignificant price tag.
—Erin Bunch, SELF, 5 Feb. 2025
Kojic acid can be found in creams, lotions, soaps, cleansers, and serums in concentrations up to 4%.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 4 Mar. 2025
Those with dry and/or sensitive skin are better off opting for creams or lotions, and in particular, ones that don't have a strong fragrance.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lotion
Noun
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Flavors for these treats range from dark chocolate and cookies and cream to ube and matcha.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
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The newlyweds each changed into a second look for their reception, which was decorated in cream, gold and blue.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Compared to other ointments, Dr. Zalka appreciates that this doesn’t contain lanolin (a common allergen), and instead utilizes a restorative mix of ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and petrolatum to hydrate, heal, and protect skin.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
15 Mar. 2025
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This multi-purpose ointment is a must-have on our nightstands because of its hard-working, multi-tasking ability.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The report cites a growing consumer inclination toward advanced lip care solutions, and effective alternatives to traditional lip balms and glosses.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Still, there's actually a significant difference between oils and balms that goes beyond texture.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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From tea towels, hats, and keychains to mugs, snacks, and horse liniment, there’s a little something for everyone.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
30 Apr. 2024
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In his encyclopedic Naturalis Historia, the Roman naturalist Pliny the Elder suggests that urine might be used as a cure for gout or scorpion stings, or, when kneaded with ashes, a liniment for the bite of a mad dog.—
Justin Beal,
Harper's Magazine,
14 Dec. 2022
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Embrace a more laidback approach to dressing the lips with these moisturizing, precision-free salves in peach, apricot, or coral shades, per Brown.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Yes, but: Premarital counseling isn't meant to be a salve for cold feet.—
Carly Mallenbaum,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Lotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lotion. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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