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lotion

lotion

95 1.0
A liquid you put on your skin to make it less dry, protect it, or help heal it
  • noun
  • /ˈloʊʃən/
translation icon : loción
  • A shelf straddling the bath contained bath oil, skin lotion, and a pumice stone.
  • lotions and creams
  • body lotion
  • sunscreen lotion

And then the last thing is lotion for the face.

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Examples

  • Her jojoba body lotion is just fabulous.

  • A mild, nonfragrant lotion was used to gently massage the feet to complete the foot care treatment.

    Academic text (2003)
  • And then the last thing is lotion for the face.

  • So I use this lotion to balance my skin color.

  • OK, now we're gonna use a lotion on your face, my friends.

  • I need some more lotion.

  • I've got some lotion, just some hand lotion.

  • It's basically just the most hydrating lotion moisturizer I could find.

  • Probably the best smelling lotion I have ever smelled.

  • I use a moisturizing lotion every day to keep my skin soft.

Synonyms

cream
vslotion
346 1.0

Thick, smooth substance put on skin to soften or protect it

is typically a thinner liquid form used for the same skin purposes
ointment
vslotion
49 3.3

A smooth thick oily substance you put on the skin to help it heal or feel soft

is usually a thinner liquid used for general moisturising or protection
moisturizer
vslotion
  • US
30 3.2

A cream or lotion you put on your skin to keep it soft and hydrated

is the general liquid used to moisturize, protect, or treat skin
balm
vslotion
16 3.7

A soft medicine that you put on the skin to heal or soothe irritation

is typically a liquid used broadly to moisturize, protect, or treat skin
salve
vslotion
10 6.4

A soft oily substance you put on skin to help it heal

is more often a flowing liquid for moisturising or gentle treatment
face cream
vslotion
5 1.3

A cream you put on your face to keep the skin soft and not dry

is the general liquid used to moisturize, protect, or treat skin
calamine lotion
vslotion
4 3.0

A liquid medicine you put on skin to ease itching from rashes, bites, or mild sunburn

is the common liquid used to moisturize, protect, or treat skin
hand lotion
vslotion
4 1.4

A cream for your hands that makes the skin soft and not dry

is the general liquid used across body areas for moisturising or treatment
body lotion
vslotion
3 1.8

A cream or light liquid you put on your skin to keep it soft

is the general liquid used to moisturize, protect, or treat skin
cold cream
vslotion
3 3.3

A thick, soft cream that cleans the face and keeps the skin soft

is more often a thinner liquid rather than a thick soft product
emollient
vslotion
  • Specialized
1 7.5

A thick cream or liquid that softens and soothes the skin

is usually a thinner liquid used for everyday moisturizing and protection
body butter
vslotion
1 3.4

A thick cream used on the skin to make it soft and less dry

is usually a lighter liquid for everyday moisturising and skin care
anti-itch cream
vslotion
1 2.4

A cream you put on the skin to stop itching

is the common liquid used to moisturize, protect, or treat skin
demulcent lotion
vslotion
  • Specialized
8.1

A lotion that soothes irritated skin or the inside of the mouth and nose

is the common liquid used to moisturize, protect, or treat skin
crema
vslotion
  • US
5.8

A cream you put on the skin to protect, treat, or make it look better

is the more specific common liquid for moisturizing, protecting, or treating skin
love lotion
vslotion
  • NSFW
7.8

A scented cream or oil used to soften the skin and make people feel romantic

is a plain skin liquid used for general moisturizing, protection, or treatment

Compounds

A liquid medicine you put on skin to ease itching from rashes, bites, or mild sunburn

4 1.4

A cream for your hands that makes the skin soft and not dry

3 1.8

A cream or light liquid you put on your skin to keep it soft

black lotion
  • Archaic
9.9

A liquid medicine with mercury applied to skin sores, once used for syphilis

demulcent lotion
  • Specialized
8.1

A lotion that soothes irritated skin or the inside of the mouth and nose

A scented lotion men use on their face after shaving to soothe and refresh the skin

A liquid that cleans or soothes the eyes

7.8

A scented cream or oil used to soften the skin and make people feel romantic

How Moisturizing

ointment
49 3.3
cream
346 1.0
lotion
95 1.0
spray
72 1.0

Surface Forms

lotion singular
lotions plural

Etymology

Lotion comes from the old Latin word lotio, which means 'washing', and from lavare meaning 'to wash'. So a lotion is literally a liquid used like a wash for the skin, which is why we put it on to clean, protect, or treat the skin.