humectant
noun
hu·mec·tant
hyü-ˈmek-tənt 
: a substance that promotes retention of moisture
humectant
adjective
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It’s also got provitamin B5, another humectant that also offers skin-softening and barrier strengthening benefits.
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Zoë Weiner, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Look for one with ingredients called humectants that attract and retain water from deeper layers of epidermis and dermis, keeping the outermost layer plump and strong.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
The formula also contains beta glucan, an antioxidant-rich humectant to encourage skin to retain moisture.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Featuring a jelly-serum-like consistency, the Jet Lag Deep Hydration Serum is filled to the brim with moisture-attracting components and potent humectants such as hyaluronic acid, squalane and glycerin.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
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Zoë Weiner, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Look for one with ingredients called humectants that attract and retain water from deeper layers of epidermis and dermis, keeping the outermost layer plump and strong.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 6 Feb. 2025
The formula also contains beta glucan, an antioxidant-rich humectant to encourage skin to retain moisture.
—Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Featuring a jelly-serum-like consistency, the Jet Lag Deep Hydration Serum is filled to the brim with moisture-attracting components and potent humectants such as hyaluronic acid, squalane and glycerin.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Humectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humectant. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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humectant
1 of 2 adjective
hu·mec·tant
hyü-ˈmek-tənt
: promoting the retention of moisture
humectant properties
humectant materials
humectant
2 of 2 noun
: a substance (as glycerol or sorbitol) that promotes retention of moisture
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