lotions

noun

plural of lotion
as in creams

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Recent Examples of lotions Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa. — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lotions
  1. creams
  2. ointments
  3. balms
Noun
  • On Michigan Avenue in West Dearborn, Seltz Soda Club crafts colorful dirty sodas — fizzy, nonalcoholic seltzer waters swirled with an assortment of syrups and creams.
    — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Sweat can contribute, too, as can night creams, retinoids, sunscreen, and hair products.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of creams
Noun
  • Over-the-counter creams, ointments or suppositories can soothe itching and swelling overnight.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Over-the-counter creams, ointments, or suppositories may also help relieve itching and swelling.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of ointments
Noun
  • Instead of creams and balms that temporarily relieve the itch, this inconspicuous tool uses suction to directly remove insect venom, stingers, and saliva from the bite site.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Skin tints, blurring balms, four kinds of lip liner—amid an increasing bevy of products to choose between, choice paralysis begs the question of what a makeup routine actually requires.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of balms

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“Lotions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lotions. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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