emollient vs softening

emollient and softening both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
emollient	Yes	Yes	No	No
softening	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, emollient and softening are synonyms defined as:

emollient and softening: having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

Other synonyms of emollient include demulcent, salving.

emollient (noun)	softening (noun)
toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin	the process of becoming softer

emollient (adjective)	softening (adjective)
having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin	having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin