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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Boots, sun cream, toothbrush: players on World Cup duty have plenty of essential items to remember.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Information from the report also showed that misinformation is being spread regularly on social media, including harmful information about how sun cream contains toxic chemicals and how natural alternatives are just as affective.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

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

Unknowingly, she had messaged him at 15:45 BST, about the time the incident was unfolding, saying: "Hope you're having fun at the beach. It's so warm, don't forget to apply sun cream and drink water."

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2024

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

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