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lotion

noun

Definition of lotion

as in cream

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Recent Examples of lotion The skinification of body care set the stage Body care used to mean lotion. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026 Activscience Neck-Firming Cream The lotion is rich in anti-aging ingredients, such as collagen to add plumpness and hyaluronic acid to boost hydration and radiance. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 Old Toiletries Don’t let nearly empty bottles of perfume, lotion, and foundation stymie you in the mornings. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 The instrument, called a coronagraph, is so sensitive to contamination that I was given a list of things forbidden from entering the hallowed space — no makeup, lotion or scented products of any kind could be on my skin. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lotion

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Noun

Expect a rich palette of creams, golds, seas of blues, and pops of burgundy nestled against dark wood furniture and an array of textured fabrics.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
The Wall Street Journal reports that brands are now marketing retinol creams, neck moisturizers, red-light devices and other treatments specifically for tech-neck wrinkles.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of cream

Noun

A day balm is meant to melt into the skin to soften fine lines and add a healthy glow under makeup.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
In a room full of fascists and fools, Ahmed’s projection of competence—and of the spluttering exasperation that is the lot of the competent—proves a genuine balm.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of balm

Noun

The multitasking salve has copper tripeptides and niacinamide to address hyperpigmentation and boost overall skin elasticity.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
So the idea was having Bernadette really be the mastermind of John’s upbringing as a way to provide a simultaneous salve for her husband’s shame about being afraid about losing out on the opportunity.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

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