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Recent Examples of featherlight Silica plus skin-care ingredients like squalane and sodium hyaluronate mean the featherlight powder melts into the skin without accentuating pores and fine lines. Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 Not all formulas are the same: some come as featherlight sprays, while others are richer creams that need to be combed through the ends. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025 What makes this formula a true standout is its featherlight texture that doesn’t even feel like oil in the first place. Denise Primbet, Glamour, 26 Aug. 2025 Across the board, shoppers appreciate its featherlight softness, intricate pattern, and breezy machine washability. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025 The buttery-soft sheepskin leather bag is featherlight and can be worn three different ways: by a shorter top handle, over the shoulder, and as a crossbody. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025 The new Yancy delivers a fresh evolution of the Sneakerina by blending featherlight ballerina grace and the nostalgia of 1970s sneakers. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for featherlight
lightweight
Adjective
  • Here, the brand blends 2% of the ingredient into a lightweight serum that can be applied seamlessly to the scalp via a dropper.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The lightweight formula glides on with a refreshing tingle, then rinses away to reveal skin that feels softer, smoother, and more luminous.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Featherlight.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/featherlight. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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