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Recent Examples of plumping
Korean sunscreens not only feature high SPF protection, but also include skin-plumping ingredients like hyaluronic acid.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
Likewise, rosehip oil comes packed with retinoid precursor vitamin A, and jojoba oil is a godsend for plumping up mature skin.
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Rachel Nussbaum,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
There’s also a skin-plumping vegan collagen serum on sale for $35, which is a steal considering the brand rarely hosts sales.
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Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
Likewise, rosehip oil comes packed with retinoid precursor vitamin A, and jojoba oil is a godsend for plumping up mature skin.
—
Rachel Nussbaum,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
There’s also a skin-plumping vegan collagen serum on sale for $35, which is a steal considering the brand rarely hosts sales.
—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plumping
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The ball appeared to land on the boardwalk outside the stadium before plopping into McCovey Cove.
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The design is meant to be sleeker than just plopping in the lighting.
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Roughly chop the smashed cucumbers before tossing them with the vinaigrette.
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Paula quickly gets rid of the gun, tossing it in the garbage of the police station bathroom, but pockets the flash drive.
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“Plumping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plumping. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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