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Along with superstar humectant glycerin, this body wash guarantees long-lasting hydration.—Siena Gagliano, Allure, 10 Mar. 2025 Packed with glycerin, this viral setting spray gives your skin a dewy, refreshed finish while keeping your makeup locked in place—no creasing or flaking in sight for up to 24 hours of wear.—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025 Best of all, this mist works double duty, adding hydration to hair with nourishing ingredients like aloe vera and glycerin.—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025 The lightweight texture contains a skin-nourishing combo of shea butter and glycerin, which is great for softening and hydrating the skin, says makeup artist Ehman.—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for glycerin
Word History
Etymology
French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys
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