humectant
noun
hu·mec·tant
hyü-ˈmek-tənt 
: a substance that promotes retention of moisture
humectant
adjective
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This formula is also notably hydrating, thanks to the addition of glycerin (a humectant), which attracts moisture, and squalane (an emollient), which helps seal it in.
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Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
Like hyaluronic acid, glycerin is a humectant that draws water into the skin to keep it from drying out.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 Apr. 2025
Like hyaluronic acid, glycerin is another water-attracting humectant that leaves skin with a supple feel.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
The formula is chock-full of humectants, which draw moisture into the skin to leave it feeling hydrated and plump.
—Zoë Weiner, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
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Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
Like hyaluronic acid, glycerin is a humectant that draws water into the skin to keep it from drying out.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 Apr. 2025
Like hyaluronic acid, glycerin is another water-attracting humectant that leaves skin with a supple feel.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
The formula is chock-full of humectants, which draw moisture into the skin to leave it feeling hydrated and plump.
—Zoë Weiner, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Humectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humectant. Accessed 29 Apr. 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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