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Recent Examples of emollient
For dry skin, look for a richer, more emollient moisturizer.
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Cierra Black, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
Thicker consistencies create an emollient barrier on top of the skin, trapping in the heat and exacerbating the inflammation.
—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
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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Cierra Black, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
Thicker consistencies create an emollient barrier on top of the skin, trapping in the heat and exacerbating the inflammation.
—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
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
See All Example Sentences for emollient
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emollient
Adjective
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Here, the researchers recommend a multidisciplinary, compassionate approach to NCGS intervention.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Oct. 2025
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Clear goals, tracking, & communication between local agencies create a lasting, compassionate and impactful response to support the most vulnerable.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Zubac outscored Guangzhou 12-10 in the paint by himself in the first half, and that was with Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue being merciful.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Not to be the guy to be merciful and fly out benignly to right field for the game’s final out.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The thing, of course, is that King Charles had been very lenient with his brother until this happened.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 Oct. 2025
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Florida’s housing market was one of the hottest during the pandemic due to the state’s appeal to remote workers, retirees, and investors who relocated from high-cost states like New York and California seeking more space, lower taxes, and lenient COVID restrictions.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Emollient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emollient. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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