humectant
noun
hu·mec·tant
hyü-ˈmek-tənt 
: a substance that promotes retention of moisture
humectant
adjective
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Like hyaluronic acid, glycerin is another water-attracting humectant that leaves skin with a supple feel.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
The formula is chock-full of humectants, which draw moisture into the skin to leave it feeling hydrated and plump.
—Zoë Weiner, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Centella asiatica and tocopherol work together for hydration, which lactic acid acts as a humectant to lock in moisture and retain a lustrous look.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
The formula also features inulin (a prebiotic humectant), arginine (an amino acid), oat extract, and soothing aloe vera to round things out and keep moisture locked in.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Apr. 2025
The formula is chock-full of humectants, which draw moisture into the skin to leave it feeling hydrated and plump.
—Zoë Weiner, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Centella asiatica and tocopherol work together for hydration, which lactic acid acts as a humectant to lock in moisture and retain a lustrous look.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
The formula also features inulin (a prebiotic humectant), arginine (an amino acid), oat extract, and soothing aloe vera to round things out and keep moisture locked in.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Humectant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/humectant. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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humectant
1 of 2 adjective
hu·mec·tant
hyü-ˈmek-tənt
: promoting the retention of moisture
humectant properties
humectant materials
humectant
2 of 2 noun
: a substance (as glycerol or sorbitol) that promotes retention of moisture
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