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Blue Lagoon Skincare Mineral Mask combines the electrolyte-rich water of the Blue Lagoon with hero humectants aloe and glycerin and a hefty dose of jojoba oil to soothe and moisturize skin in minutes (though some Allure editors leave it on overnight for good measure—and serious silkening).
—Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
As this lightweight spray sets your makeup, your skin will enjoy a dose of hydrating glycerin and moisturizing castor oil.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
It’s made with sweet almond oil to hydrate hair, plus moisturizing aloe vera and glycerin.
—Sarah Felbin, SELF, 19 Sep. 2024
This is all thanks to a formula of skin-quenching ingredients like squalane and glycerin, which helps the colors glide on easily and melt right into the skin.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 4 Sep. 2024
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Etymology
French glycérine, from Greek glykeros sweet; akin to Greek glykys
First Known Use
1830, in the meaning defined above
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“Glycerin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glycerin. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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