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Best of all, this mist works double duty, adding hydration to hair with nourishing ingredients like aloe vera and glycerin.—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025 The lightweight texture contains a skin-nourishing combo of shea butter and glycerin, which is great for softening and hydrating the skin, says makeup artist Ehman.—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2025 Plus, its soothing formula—which is soap-free, meaning no harsh surfactants of any kind in this formula—is enriched with moisturizing glycerin.—Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 15 Feb. 2025 The glycerin will help thicken the water a bit and allow the glitter to fall at a soft, gentle pace.—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for glycerin
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Etymology
French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys
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