How to Use sunscreen in a Sentence

sunscreen

noun
  • Say goodbye to the oily feel and white casts of sunscreen.
    — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Here’s to bare feet, shorts and sunscreen in the garden!
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2021
  • The six-piece kit comes with a cleanser, a day serum, a cream, a face oil, a sunscreen, and a night serum.
    — Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Put on some sunscreen and drive north, first on the I-15 and then, watching out for deer, the 93.
    — Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Slather on the sunscreen, wipe out the cooler and dust off the folding chairs.
    — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022
  • For me, that makes the texture of the sunscreen just as important as the SPF.
    — Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Always be sure to wear sunscreen and take breaks from the sun.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 2 June 2024
  • But no one came to Glasgow to discuss the best sunscreen for the sky.
    — Bill Weir, CNN, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Now Load up on the sunscreen and snacks for your leisurely float.
    — Jennifer Miko, Chron, 17 May 2021
  • There’s no food on site, so bring your own snacks and sunscreen.
    — Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
  • At the end of the day, prevention—with sunscreen—is key.
    — Janell M. Hickman, SELF, 27 July 2022
  • Don’t forget to protect your skin from the sun with the right sunscreen.
    — Lauren Joseph, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The process of getting said sunscreen on kids is no easy feat.
    — Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 26 May 2021
  • This will be a perfect day to hit the pools, but don't forget the sunscreen.
    — Teresa Velasco, San Antonio Express-News, 6 May 2021
  • Like beach days and sunscreen, grilling is one of those must-dos when the weather starts to get warm.
    — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 14 May 2022
  • In the evening, my skincare routine is the same minus the sunscreen.
    — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2021
  • Don’t forget the sunscreen midday, the sun is still quite strong!
    — Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2021
  • My face is smeared with sunscreen, enough to trap dirt and insects that land on my face.
    — Sheon Han February 9, Longreads, 9 Feb. 2023
  • So, grab your sunscreen, the pimiento cheese, and all the makings of a Ranch Water.
    — Kailyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 May 2024
  • The drop-in side thigh pockets fit my phone and a small tube of sunscreen for easy access.
    — Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2024
  • Finding the best sunscreen for face and body is one of the pillars of a good skin-care routine.
    — Lori Keong, SELF, 1 June 2021
  • Summer is only a few weeks away, a prime time to grab your bathing suits and sunscreen to hit the pools.
    — Ayana Archie, The Courier-Journal, 25 May 2021
  • The first $15 of the price of sunscreen or insect repellant.
    — Jim Turner and Tom Urban, sun-sentinel.com, 29 June 2021
  • His wife, the helpmeet, reminds him not to forget the sunscreen.
    — Mike Spies, The New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2024
  • And don’t forget to apply sunscreen to your face and ears.
    — Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2023
  • And when the makeup comes off during the day for a workout, new sunscreen goes on.
    — ELLE, 20 July 2022
  • Sweat, hair care products, and scalp sunscreens can all cause grime and buildup (no thanks).
    — Sarah Felbin, SELF, 28 June 2024
  • While the swim suits and sunscreen are packed away, there is a wide variety of things to engage the mind and body.
    — Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Apply sunscreen to your face, arms and neck before heading out the door to shield your skin from damage and reduce the risk of skin cancer.
    — Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • Remember to stay hydrated, wear a hat and pack sunscreen lotion less than 8 ounces.
    — Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

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