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Recent Examples of lotion
Rather than carrying a lotion or face mist, this hydrating stick provides the same burst of moisture without counting against TSA regulations.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
When to start using tattoo lotion Tattoo artists recommend not cleaning and moisturizing your tattoo until 24 to 48 hours after your tattoo session.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Dermatologically speaking, most kids don’t need a skin-care routine; soap, lotion, and sunscreen suffice.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Here are the lotions and creams Allure editors rely on, plus others derms recommend to their own patients.
—Sarah Felbin, Allure, 25 Feb. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
When to start using tattoo lotion Tattoo artists recommend not cleaning and moisturizing your tattoo until 24 to 48 hours after your tattoo session.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Dermatologically speaking, most kids don’t need a skin-care routine; soap, lotion, and sunscreen suffice.
—Nancy Walecki, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Here are the lotions and creams Allure editors rely on, plus others derms recommend to their own patients.
—Sarah Felbin, Allure, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lotion
Noun
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Brick villas arranged in clusters have rooms in browns and creams; most come with balconies facing the Red Sea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Coffee made without cream or sugar may raise blood sugar levels due to its caffeine content.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Its dense, ointment-like texture melts on contact, forming a protective seal that cushions fragile skin while locking in moisture.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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The fly in the ointment is that operating expenses have grown faster than revenues, resulting in ~200 basis points of margin compression.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Landing somewhere between a lip oil and a balm, Noto uses deeply nourishing ingredients like rosehip seed oil, olive oil and peppermint and spearmint oils to achieve a barely there sheen and burst of fresh.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Creams and balms melt into skin without tugging, while newer powder formulas are silky enough to avoid that chalky, flat look.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bright, medium-deep yellow; aromas of gooseberry, pear, liniment, and hints of grapefruit and lime.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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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
Noun
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Apt for moisturizing lips instantly through a blend of fruit complex, vitamin C, coconut oil, shea butter, and murumuru butter, this is best used as an overnight salve to promote smoother, softer lips come morning.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Each of these three works is most certainly a salve.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Lotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lotion. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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