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
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The gel texture is so airy and layers seamlessly underneath my sunscreen and makeup, too.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 25 Apr. 2025
The silky, lightweight texture glides effortlessly over my skin, breaking down makeup and sunscreen without any greasy residue.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
While sunscreen should be worn year-round, the spring and summer is when consistency matters most.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
This natural sunscreen shields vines during the morning hours, allowing grapes to develop complex flavors while maintaining crucial acidity.
—Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Han, Allure, 25 Apr. 2025
The silky, lightweight texture glides effortlessly over my skin, breaking down makeup and sunscreen without any greasy residue.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
While sunscreen should be worn year-round, the spring and summer is when consistency matters most.
—Cierra Black, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
This natural sunscreen shields vines during the morning hours, allowing grapes to develop complex flavors while maintaining crucial acidity.
—Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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“Sunscreen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sunscreen. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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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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