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lotion

lotion

96 1.0
A liquid you put on your skin to make it less dry, protect it, or help heal it
  • noun
  • /ˈloʊʃən/
: 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
151 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
27 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
26 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
11 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
7 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
hand lotion
vslotion
6 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
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
body lotion
vslotion
4 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
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
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
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
love lotion
vslotion
  • NSFW
1 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
crema
vslotion
  • US
1 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
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

Compounds

6 1.4

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

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

4 1.8

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

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

1 7.8

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

black lotion
  • Archaic
1 9.9

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

1 4.2

A liquid that cleans or soothes the eyes

demulcent lotion
  • Specialized
8.1

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

How Moisturizing

ointment
49 3.3
cream
151 1.0
lotion
96 1.0
spray
1 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.