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: a liquid preparation for cosmetic or external medicinal use
Examples of lotion in a Sentence
a bottle of suntan lotion
Recent Examples on the Web
There’s no catch, and the boxes (some valued up to $100) may include wipes, diapers, bottles, lotion, baby wash, pacifiers, breastfeeding pads and coupons.
—Laura Daily, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024
Our list includes a variety of creams, lotions, oils, and balms for every budget and need.
—Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024
Like most lotion self tanners, this pick doubles as skin care.
—Addie Morton, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2024
First of all, this lotion is packed with ceramides, a gold standard ingredient for strengthening the skin barrier, as well as hyaluronic acid (which, again, draws water in).
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 21 Feb. 2024
If a body lotion is more your thing, Shea Moisture combines its hero ingredient (shea butter) with 100% tamanu oil and aloe vera for a formula that leaves even the driest skin feeling soft, coddled, and soothed.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 29 Feb. 2024
And this body lotion — currently on sale for $8 — is a must for any winter skincare routine.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
Once applied to the skin, this lotion offers 80 minutes of water resistance.
—Ambrosia V. Brody, Parents, 20 Feb. 2024
The lip balm and hand lotion will run you $20 and $30, respectively.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024
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“Lotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lotion. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.
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Medical Definition
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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