sun cream

British

noun

a chemical, usually in the form of a cream, applied to exposed skin to block out all or almost all of the ultraviolet rays of the sun

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Organisers have urged attendees to wear sun cream and stay hydrated.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2025

If you've been lucky enough to bag yourself tickets and are wondering what to pack, this year it may be a case of sun cream AND wellies.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2025

He also liberally applied sun cream, not only to himself but also to the TV critic Scott Bryan on the red carpet.

From BBC • May 12, 2024

The lighter sections on the face reveal where sun cream might have been missed or not applied well enough.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2023

Before taking the third picture, sun cream is applied.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2023

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