glycerin

noun

glyc·​er·​in ˈgli-s(ə-)rən How to pronounce glycerin (audio)
variants or glycerine

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The lightweight formula pairs hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin with soothing birch sap, panthenol, and purslane extract to keep skin comfortable and calm throughout the day. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026 Formulated with hydrating ingredients like glycerin and shea butter, it can be worn on its own as a tinted moisturizer for no-makeup days, used as a primer for other makeup, or applied strategically as a highlighter or bronzer. Jordan Julian, InStyle, 23 June 2026 Its heavy nature also causes oils to build up in pores, causing acne and breakouts, which other established moisturizing ingredients, like ceramides, petrolatum, squalene, glycerin and shea butter, are less likely to do. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 June 2026 The 68-year-old actress wore Laura Geller's Spackle Primer, which is infused with hyaluronic acid and glycerin to hydrate and smooth skin while creating an ideal base for makeup. Brittany Anas, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for glycerin

Word History

Etymology

French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of glycerin was in 1830

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“Glycerin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glycerin. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
variants or glycerine

Medical Definition

glycerin

noun
glyc·​er·​in
variants or glycerine

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