occlusive
adjective
oc·clu·sive
ə-ˈklü-siv 
-ziv
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Worry not: Renée Rouleau Rest Day Masque helps skin bounce back from ingredient irritation with an occlusive formula that seals in the soothing, inflammation-reducing benefits of shea butter, fatty acids, and vitamin E. No more flaky freak-out face.
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Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
Humectant moisturizers are often combined with occlusive moisturizers, such as petroleum jelly, to prevent moisture from evaporating from the skin's surface.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
Editor’s tip: When your skin feels painfully dry, add two or more layers of this toner before sealing in the moisture with a thick, occlusive moisturizer to help soften and soothe your complexion stat.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024
The solution is to look for moisturizers and sunscreens with humectants (ingredients that draw moisture into the skin) and lightweight emollients (which soften and soothe dry skin) over heavy, occlusive ones.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 11 July 2024
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Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
Humectant moisturizers are often combined with occlusive moisturizers, such as petroleum jelly, to prevent moisture from evaporating from the skin's surface.
—Rosanna Sutherby, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2024
Editor’s tip: When your skin feels painfully dry, add two or more layers of this toner before sealing in the moisture with a thick, occlusive moisturizer to help soften and soothe your complexion stat.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024
The solution is to look for moisturizers and sunscreens with humectants (ingredients that draw moisture into the skin) and lightweight emollients (which soften and soothe dry skin) over heavy, occlusive ones.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 11 July 2024
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“Occlusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/occlusive. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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