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Recent Examples of emollient
Thicker consistencies create an emollient barrier on top of the skin, trapping in the heat and exacerbating the inflammation.
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2024
Those with dry skin will want to reach for an emollient formula full of hydrating ingredients, while those looking for a tinted moisturizer with SPF for oily skin should opt for ones with matte finishes and oil-absorbing ingredients.
—Kristin Limoges, WWD, 3 July 2024
The thick, emollient formula is powered by nourishing grapeseed oil, plus, moisturizing powerhouse shea butter and oils like desert dates rich in fatty acids for lasting hydration.
—Nikhita Mahtani, Allure, 22 Apr. 2024
Without subjecting you to a chemistry lesson, humectant ingredients must be teamed with emollient ingredients to make an effective lip balm.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2024
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2024
Those with dry skin will want to reach for an emollient formula full of hydrating ingredients, while those looking for a tinted moisturizer with SPF for oily skin should opt for ones with matte finishes and oil-absorbing ingredients.
—Kristin Limoges, WWD, 3 July 2024
The thick, emollient formula is powered by nourishing grapeseed oil, plus, moisturizing powerhouse shea butter and oils like desert dates rich in fatty acids for lasting hydration.
—Nikhita Mahtani, Allure, 22 Apr. 2024
Without subjecting you to a chemistry lesson, humectant ingredients must be teamed with emollient ingredients to make an effective lip balm.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emollient
Adjective
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The most compassionate and giving Doves know when to stand in their power and prioritize themselves.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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How The Mind Architect Redefines Success Crone’s brand voice is characterized by intellectual rigor, compassionate understanding, and unwavering empowerment.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Eventually, when the game came to a merciful close, attention turned back to the health of Guerrero.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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Founded in the mid-19th century as a grocery store in Greenwich Village, the bar retains a patina of its early years—the dim interior, wood walls, the merciful lack of thunka-thunk music.—
Harrison Hill,
AFAR Media,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Between all the aforementioned changes to college sports and the Committee on Infractions' lenient ruling in Michigan football's sign-stealing scandal, now's as good a time as any for Louisville to get started on this.—
Payton Titus,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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The authorities decided to be lenient and return the boats after 11 days, with a citation.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Emollient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emollient. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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