| ALOEVERA | A gelatinous substance used especially in cosmetics to soften or smooth the skin (4,4) |
| EMOLLIATE | To soften or smooth |
| VERA | Gelatinous substance obtained from a member of the lily family, used especially in cosmetics as an e |
| ALOE | Gelatinous substance obtained from a member of the lily family, used especially in cosmetics as an e |
| TONER | Chemical solution used to soften or alter the colour of a black-and-white photograph, typically by replacing the metallic silver in the emulsion (5) |
| PETROLEUMJELLY | Translucent gelatinous substance used as a lubricant and as an ointment base |
| SIZE | Gelatinous substance used to stiffen textiles (4) |
| AGAR | Gelatinous substance used in microbiology |
| AGARAGAR | A gelatinous substance obtained from some red seaweeds and used as a thickener in foods (4,4) |
| FLYWHEEL | Regulator used to smooth the running of a reciprocating engine (8) |
| CASANOVA | Short, legal action upsets a lady selling cosmetics to lover boy (8) |
| LIPSTICK | Cosmetic to adhere to edge (8) |
| SWIM | A natatorial act referred to, with its opposite "sink", in a phrase alluding to success or failure; a condition of dizziness, giddiness or swoon; or, any gliding, graceful or smooth motion (4) |
| STROKE | A rub or smooth with one's hand; a blow or hit of something such as a golf/tennis ball; or, a linear mark made with a paintbrush or a pen (6) |
| SANDSHOE | Runner smooths the surface of garden tool (4,4) |
| STEEP | To soak in a liquid in order to clean, soften or extract some element |
| RUB | A stroke or smooth said to be done "the wrong way" when irritating a person by tactless handling; or, a snag on a bowling green, hence an obstacle (3) |
| NIAGARA | River's northern one a gelatinous substance blocks |
| PEANUTS | Edible "goobers" often roasted/salted for snacks or blended to make a crunchy or smooth spread (7) |
| SOAP | Cleanser, often in the form of a bar; or, smooth words and flattery (4) |
