How to Use emollient in a Sentence

emollient

1 of 2 adjective

• Always start with clean skin, then prep with an emollient face oil or balm.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2022
• An emollient body balm to lock in moisture after a shower.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2023
• Labour’s emollient approach means that the Tories no longer need to be macho about welfare.
  — The Economist, 11 July 2019
• Because the formula is so emollient, the finish is subtly shiny, which makes lips look lush and healthy.
  — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 3 Oct. 2020
• Fortunately, a class of rich, emollient cold-weather creams is here to help.
  — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2019
• Plus, ultra-emollient squalane and jojoba oil combine to nourish and soften the skin for a dewy glow.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Apr. 2022
• Some are gentle and emollient, while others can be harsh and astringent.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 June 2022
• Not mascara, lip balm, or even my ride-or-die concealer, but the thick, ultra-emollient ointment that's saved my ass (er, my skin) too many times to count.
  — Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 3 Nov. 2017
• The North’s relatively emollient tone suggests that there remains an opening for the summit to go ahead at a later date and for talks about it to carry on in the meantime.
  — The Economist, 25 May 2018
• Sunak has been more emollient, making warm calls to European leaders in the days after taking office.
  — Arkansas Online, 26 Nov. 2022
• Speaking in the courtyard of Louvre last night, Macron celebrated by striking a soothing, emollient tone.
  — Isobel Thompson, The Hive, 8 May 2017
• There’s a reason why Dior’s Crème Abricot cuticle and nail cream has amassed a cult following since it was created in 1963; the thick and emollient cream helps soothe ragged cuticles and conditions dry nails.
  — Time, 14 Nov. 2022
• The emollient-rich formula is also moisturizing, which helps eliminate streaks when working it into your skin and offers just the right amount of dewiness.
  — Theresa Holland, PEOPLE.com, 6 June 2022
• Next is the Eye Concentrate, a rich, emollient cream formulated with magnetically charged hematite to melt away the appearance of dark circles and discoloration.
  — Alexis Rhiannon, Allure, 12 July 2019
• The government is now headed by a more emollient figure: a former banker who also continues to head the ministries of finance and economic development.
  — The Economist, 14 Dec. 2017
• Several small randomized trials have found that parents who applied an emollient moisturizer to their infants’ skin each day for the first 6 to 7 months had babies who were less likely to develop eczema than parents who didn’t.
  — Alice Callahan, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2020
• Often, those with dry skin types will benefit from using an emollient-rich body wash that has hydrating ingredients (but of course, this requires knowing what those ingredients are).
  — Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021
• But for most politicians, dogs are no-downside campaign enhancers: friendly foils, emollient front-animals, reliable comic relief providers, and slobbery good will ambassadors.
  — Sarah Lyall, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2020
• Johns recommends that people apply a thick, emollient moisturizer in ointment form — such as Aquaphor Healing Ointment, rather than relying on creams and lotions, which can have alcohol and cause further drying.
  — Rebecca Gale, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2020
• Get our daily newsletter Hours later, America’s State Department issued a more emollient statement.
  — The Economist, 6 Oct. 2019
• Both Zeichner and Liverman recommend adding a more emollient moisturizer, as well as an extra-hydrating serum when the temperature drops.
  — Bella Cacciatore, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2019
• Rich in emollient olive oil, this cleanser effortlessly removes even the most stubborn of waterproof makeup, but also deposits a slew of antioxidants onto the skin, which protect from environmental, free-radical damage.
  — Rachel Jacoby Zoldan, Teen Vogue, 23 June 2017
• Though a generally emollient figure, Mr. Hunt criticized Mr. Johnson in that campaign, accusing him of cowardice for avoiding media scrutiny.
  — Stephen Castle, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2022
• This gentle cleanser is formulated with an emollient-rich surfactant and 3% concentration of key ingredients combining allantoin, glycerin, and orange oil to calm irritated skin while softening and restoring the skin’s surface.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 May 2022
• Next, Devgan recommends adding an emollient moisturizer into your lineup.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2022

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emollient

2 of 2 noun

• Next, prep the skin with an emollient like a face oil or a balm that’s silky and doesn’t absorb right away to avoid tugging your skin.
  — ELLE, 8 Apr. 2022
• Hair products should have emollients to smooth the hair shaft and protect from drying.
  — Jasmine Gomez, Seventeen, 1 Oct. 2019
• On its own, squalene (or squalane) doesn’t feel greasy and acts like an emollient when applied to the skin, Dr. Stevenson says.
  — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 20 June 2019
• Blotting absorbs the oils and emollients that take the stick out of lipstick while leaving the pigments intact.
  — Ramona Emerson, Allure, 13 Sep. 2017
• In real life, an emollient is a lotion for softening the skin.
  — Ruth Walker, The Christian Science Monitor, 29 June 2017
• The coconut derivative in this body wash is an emollient that helps condition the skin and heal any rough, dry areas of the skin.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 June 2022
• Ceramides, oils, and squalane are good examples of emollients.
  — Melanie Rud, Peoplemag, 6 Mar. 2023
• Your styling products are too heavy Products like waxes, creams, and oils can make your hair greasier too, since they're made with emollients.
  — Sam Escobar, Good Housekeeping, 25 Mar. 2019
• The latest addition, however, adds lip emollients, olive oil and shea butter, to the mix.
  — Devon Abelman, Allure, 1 Nov. 2019
• Glycerin follows up as an emollient to lock in moisture and help protect skin from damage.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• Wet the hair and add an emollient, such as hair conditioner or natural oils.
  — Oneith O. Cadiz, M.d., miamiherald, 13 Feb. 2018
• Who would have thought that a nipple cream or even a diaper rash cream would be a great emollient to get supple, moisturized lips?
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 5 May 2022
• Opt for a vegetable dye to pick up the variations in your hair color or semi-permanent gloss with tons of emollients and proteins.
  — Hallie Gould, Marie Claire, 3 Dec. 2013
• Now here’s the important part: oils can function as an occlusive and as an emollient, but never as a humectant.
  — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 12 July 2018
• Edap, a soothing, fast-absorbing emollient infused with a potent mix of Vitamin A, E, and D oils.
  — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2019
• Coco-caprylate, derived from coconut, is a natural emollient that both softens and soothes the skin.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 May 2022
• After conditioning, a cold water rinse helps the cuticle seal in the emollients.
  — Sarah Manguso, New York Times, 16 Nov. 2016
• Paula’s Choice recommends using this emollient-rich balm on lips, heels, elbows, and even your nail cuticles.
  — Madison Durham, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2020
• Often marketed as a good option for people with acne-prone skin, this scent-free oil acts as an emollient that helps to smooth and moisturize.
  — Angela Law, Allure, 10 July 2021
• The Ultra Facial Cleanser notably has emollients like apricot kernel oil and squalane to ensure your skin doesn't feel stripped or tight after all of that dirt and excess oil has been swept away.
  — Nykia Spradley, Allure, 19 July 2023
• For example, people with dry skin — or those looking for a dewy finish — may opt for a liquid or cream blush, the latter of which are known for their emollient properties.
  — Lauren Dana Ellman, Allure, 10 Sep. 2022
• One-fifth of this hand cream is organic shea butter, which functions as an effective emollient (a product that seals in moisture).
  — Popular Science, 18 June 2020
• Shea butter is a fairly rich emollient that helps moisturize and even forms a barrier to prevent moisture loss.
  — Jennifer Blair, chicagotribune.com, 22 Aug. 2020
• As a general rule of thumb, lotions are lighter weight and creams are heavier, and the former should be used on particularly dry skin if not moving on to an emollient.
  — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2021
• Almond oil is a great emollient and moisturizer, which keeps your dog's skin hydrated and nourished.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2022
• In terms of specific ingredients to avoid, King calls out myristyl myristate, a waxy emollient found in some foundations.
  — Devon Abelman, Allure, 22 Dec. 2020
• The spray also provides heat protection up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and contains an emollient blend for extra shine.
  — Tess Garcia, Teen Vogue, 26 Aug. 2018
• The finish is dewy without being too dewy and features an emollient blend that helps soften the skin and mitigate moisture loss, which is a dream for anyone with dry skin (like myself).
  — Lindsey Metrus, Peoplemag, 1 Nov. 2023
• Other heavy hitters in the world of moisturizing ingredients are emollients like shea butter and cocoa butter, which both work to soften dry cracks and blur the appearance of fine lines.
  — Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 23 Aug. 2023
• Natural oils like argan oil and almond oil can be beneficial as emollients.
  — Lindsay Modglin, Health, 1 June 2023

Last Updated: 24 Feb 2025