Recent Examples on the WebThere are some familiar hydrators, such as humectant glycerin, emollient squalane, and antioxidant vitamin E, that also help smooth and repair the skin's barrier. Gabi Thorne, Allure, 5 May 2022 This product has glycerin and shea butter which moisturizes your skin. Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Aug. 2022 This Weleda face moisturizer created for sensitive skin types is made with a short list of ingredients including soothing sweet almond and plum seed oils plus softening glycerin. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 20 July 2022 Made with hydrating glycerin, this is a cleanser that won’t leave you with that too-tight feeling on your skin.SELF, 19 July 2022 Good Housekeeping Seal star L’Oréal Paris’s creamy concealer, infused with softening glycerin, vitamin E and sunflower seed oil, is a cover-up specifically for mature skin. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 8 June 2022 Its whipped texture transforms into a sumptuous cream when blended with water, infusing hydrating and nourishing aloe vera, calming allantoin, and complexion-smoothing glycerin into your skin. Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 May 2022 This cream uses glycerin and squalane, which provide hydration that penetrates deep below the skin’s surface.The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 June 2022 Like a refreshing drink for oily, combination or acne-prone skin, No7’s moisturizer hydrates with lipids, glycerin and plant-derived sugars without heaviness or greasiness, thanks to a featherlight gel texture. April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 17 June 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys