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My personal favorite—and most complimented—from Emi Jay blends blends aloe leaf juice and glycerin for a fluffy, ethereal scent.—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026 Among its 10 other ingredients are glycerin, a humectant that draws moisture to the skin and plumping hyaluronic acid.—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026 The face cream uses glycerin, squalane, and saccharide isomerate to instantly reduce the appearance of fine lines and provide long-lasting hydration (up to 24 hours).—John Monaco, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026 The formula includes soothing hydrators such as glycerin, dimethicone, and glyceryl behenate, plus antioxidants (vitamin E and C derivatives) to help calm and protect the skin.—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glycerin
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Etymology
French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys