How to Use occlusive in a Sentence

occlusive

adjective

• These tend to be thicker and more occlusive, and thus more likely to plug up a pore.
  — Deanna Pai, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2020
• However, this film is just that — a film — and not an occlusive sheath.
  — Dianna Mazzone, Allure, 18 Nov. 2021
• Apply the occlusive ointment all over the face or in dry areas.
  — Emerald Elitou, Essence, 16 Feb. 2022
• An occlusive is a heavy cream or oil that seals moisture just like plastic wrap but for your skin.
  — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 18 Sep. 2020
• For the driest skin, reach for the heaviest, most occlusive oils.
  — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 12 July 2018
• While the tattoo is healing, apply an occlusive ointment to help the wound seal faster.
  — Sam Peters, ELLE, 16 Feb. 2023
• When applied to the skin, this creates what is known as an occlusive (sealing) effect, which means that water is trapped in the skin.
  — Claudia Herwig, Glamour, 7 Nov. 2023
• So any oils that are heavy or occlusive more than emollient are a no-no and usually just leave me with breakouts.
  — Sarah Jacoby, SELF, 26 June 2019
• Seal in the moisturizer with a pea-sized amount of an occlusive ointment like Vaseline.
  — Emerald Elitou, Essence, 16 Feb. 2022
• The patient in our case had raised the toilet seat and was seated directly on the toilet rim, which may have resulted in a stronger occlusive seal.
  — Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 28 July 2011
• That said, choose a moisturizer that fills your skin with hydration rather than an occlusive cream that just sits on top.
  — Sable Yong, Allure, 22 June 2017
• An occlusive ointment like Aquaphor should be worn to keep the lips properly moisturized.
  — Kirbie Johnson, ELLE, 31 Aug. 2022
• Not only is it packed with ingredients that are great for your lips, but the occlusive beeswax locks all those ingredients in.
  — Hannah Jones, Country Living, 24 Apr. 2023
• Any good skincare routine will address both: a lightweight serum for adding moisture, then an occlusive cream or oil to lock-in hydration.
  — Rachel Burchfield, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Mar. 2021
• But more occlusive, ointment-like products are some of the most effective at sealing in moisture and protecting skin.
  — Beth Janes, Good Housekeeping, 2 Aug. 2019
• Some influencers slather their face with a layer of occlusive so thick the goopiness is visible.
  — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2023
• There's occlusive moisturizers, which help to form a protective barrier over the skin to lock in moisture.
  — Macaela MacKenzie, Allure, 19 Mar. 2018
• Long before the drugstore staple became TikTok’s go-to product for slugging, my mother used to slather the occlusive all over my face to ward off dryness and keep my skin buttery smooth.
  — Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 31 Mar. 2023
• Due to its emollient and occlusive ingredients, body oil is best applied after a bath or shower while the skin is still slightly damp to lock in the water on the skin and increase hydration.
  — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
• Anyone who has spent time lathering their body with lotion only for their skin to feel dry and tight shortly after might benefit from the occlusive powers of body oil.
  — Cristina Montemayor, SELF, 21 Apr. 2022
• An occlusive, like silicone, will form a film on the skin, trapping natural moisture inside.
  — Jamie Lauren Keiles, The New Yorker, 6 June 2017
• Facial oils are known to provide not only a surge of hydration but also an occlusive barrier that locks in moisture.
  — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2022
• Plus, thanks to their emollient and occlusive properties, body butters are a great choice for people with exceptionally dry skin.
  — Lauren Dana, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2022
• Protect skin with an occlusive skincare product before any dye is applied.
  — Marci Robin, Good Housekeeping, 14 Aug. 2020
• Shea butter and dimethicone are some other great barrier-repairing (and occlusive) options that can lock in moisture, Dr. Hu adds.
  — Jessica Cruel, SELF, 3 Oct. 2023
• Petrolatum is probably one of the most used and best-studied occlusive ingredients, Neuser says.
  — Sabina Wizemann, Good Housekeeping, 28 Dec. 2020
• And even those with dry skin who use a face oil as a moisturizer may need another moisturizing product on top of that depending on how effective and occlusive the oil is.
  — Jenn Sinrich, SELF, 13 Mar. 2019
• Made from a beeswax base and enriched with vitamin E and peppermint, the lip balm is both incredibly moisturizing and occlusive.
  — Hannah Jones, Country Living, 24 Apr. 2023
• And instead of hydrating, occlusive ingredients trap humectants and emollients onto your skin, so your skin can stay hydrated and soft throughout the day.
  — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 12 July 2018
• Fresh and fun, this fragrance carefully layers multiple soft notes to craft the perfect summer scent without being occlusive.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 May 2022

Last Updated: 5 Oct 2024