sunscreen
noun
sun·screen
ˈsən-ˌskrēn 
1
: a screen to protect against sun
2
: a preparation (such as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by chemically absorbing ultraviolet radiation)
also
: its active ingredient (as benzophenone) compare sunblock
Examples of sunscreen in a Sentence
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This 18-liter one by REI Co-op has held up to years of wear and tear — it’s seen the wet bottoms of kayaks, multiple major sunscreen and bug spray spills, and too many trails to count.
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Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
This means that the oils in the cleansing oil are naturally attracted to the oils and impurities on the skin, facilitating the breakdown of makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and excess sebum without stripping the skin of its natural oils.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Volunteers should bring drinking water and are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
More than 20,000 shoppers recently scooped up this face moisturizer that is formulated with hyaluronic acid and sunscreen.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Finding the perfect sunscreen that doesn’t leave a white cast or interfere with your makeup can be a challenge.
—Chaela Williams, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
The best way to protect against the sun is to apply a gentle sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every day.
—Cindy Kuzma, Health, 16 Mar. 2024
The agency advises staying in the shade, covering up outside and using sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher whenever the UV index is 3 or higher.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2024
Sun protection: Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat can help protect your skin and eyes from UV rays.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2024
This means that the oils in the cleansing oil are naturally attracted to the oils and impurities on the skin, facilitating the breakdown of makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and excess sebum without stripping the skin of its natural oils.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Volunteers should bring drinking water and are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
More than 20,000 shoppers recently scooped up this face moisturizer that is formulated with hyaluronic acid and sunscreen.
—Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2024
Finding the perfect sunscreen that doesn’t leave a white cast or interfere with your makeup can be a challenge.
—Chaela Williams, Essence, 25 Mar. 2024
The best way to protect against the sun is to apply a gentle sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every day.
—Cindy Kuzma, Health, 16 Mar. 2024
The agency advises staying in the shade, covering up outside and using sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher whenever the UV index is 3 or higher.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2024
Sun protection: Sunglasses, sunscreen and a hat can help protect your skin and eyes from UV rays.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
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sunscreen
noun
sun·screen
-ˌskrēn
: a preparation (as a lotion) applied to the skin to prevent sunburn (as by chemically absorbing the sun's rays)
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