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Seek out cleansers with hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and squalane.—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026 That’s thanks to an ingredient list stacked with hydrating glycerin and squalane, plus ceramides and cholesterol that, together, lock moisture in to keep skin smooth and soothed all day long.—Sarah Felbin, Allure, 25 Feb. 2026 Ingredients commonly recommended for mature skin include ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin and shea butter or similar emollients.—Allison Palmer
updated February 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026 The lotion includes clean ingredients such as glycerin, shea butter and vitamin A, giving it a lightweight, nongreasy feel.—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for glycerin
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Etymology
French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys