How to Use lotion in a Sentence

lotion

noun
  • Plus, the lotion comes in cheery, bright scents such as lemon and rose.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Oct. 2022
  • Both the soap and the lotion have a pleasant mandarin scent.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 14 May 2024
  • Read on to find our list of the best after-sun lotions to shop right now.
    Barbara Bellesi Zito, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2024
  • From bath bombs to face masks to her favorite body scrubs and lotions, give her the gift of a breather.
    Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 12 May 2024
  • The small cube can be used to store items like lotion, chapstick, or keys.
    Erica Reagle, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2022
  • The next step is to use or apply your lotion or face cream to hydrate the skin.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022
  • Top it off with a facial lotion and your skin will thank you.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • For smoother skin from the neck downwards, slather on Eos' body lotion.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 18 July 2024
  • Use all three together or use the lotion during the day and the cream at night.
    Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 11 Nov. 2022
  • His family tried steroid creams, wet wraps, bleach baths, and all of the lotions.
    Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Aug. 2023
  • There are bath bombs, lotions, foot soaks, shampoo bars, and more.
    Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2023
  • Using lotion when the skin is still damp will help it to sop up the extra moisture.
    Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2023
  • The box lifts to reveal a dreamy winter landscape and three shelves full of soaps, lotions, gels, and more.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2023
  • The Lait-Crème Fluid is a lightweight lotion that goes on smooth and clear — no streaky white marks here.
    Tim Chan, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2023
  • The lip balm and hand lotion will run you $20 and $30, respectively.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2024
  • This scent takes me to laying on the beach with suntan lotion on my legs and a fruity cocktail in my hand.
    Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 31 Mar. 2023
  • These skincare products are a bit thicker than a lotion and can be used all over the face.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022
  • It can be used as a body lotion, makeup remover, dry shave oil, hair mask, and more.
    Iman Balagam, ELLE, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The scent is available as an eau de parfum and a body lotion, as well as a gift set that includes both.
    Tynan Sinks, Allure, 19 July 2022
  • Note that some testers thought the pricey mist was harder to control than lotion and left some streaking.
    Catharine Malzahn, Good Housekeeping, 17 Mar. 2023
  • All that was needed to reverse the effect and make the skin opaque again was washing the lotion off with water.
    Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Weeks spent the whole day with her mom, lovingly rubbing lotion on her hands and feet.
    Jessica Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Feb. 2022
  • Bleu Vapor is a lotion whose base is made with the humectant glycerin.
    Allure Editors, Allure, 13 Sep. 2022
  • Painful blisters on one side of the body need calamine lotion or pain relievers.
    Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Minhee: Sun cream and lotion because my skin is so dry.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 17 June 2022
  • Spritz on a new fragrance or apply a new body lotion before a beach day?
    ​jessica Migala, SELF, 9 May 2022
  • For many of us, applying a layer of body lotion and calling it a day just isn’t enough.
    Elise Tabin, Harper's BAZAAR, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Of course, sunburns do happen, so adding aloe or cooling lotion to your bag is a smart choice too.
    Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 27 June 2024
  • The lotion offers you a full day of smooth, non-greasy hydration that makes your skin look and feel incredible.
    Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Oh, and don't forget about a self-care gift for yourself like a luxe silk pillow or high-quality lotion set.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2024

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