moisturizer
noun
mois·tur·iz·er
ˈmȯis-chə-ˌrī-zər 
ˈmȯish-
plural moisturizers
: a preparation (such as a lotion or cream) applied to the skin or hair to prevent or relieve dryness
Use a lightweight moisturizer that isn't heavy or sticky in balmy weather.—
Joane Amay
Joane AmayThe amenities kit is loaded with anything you might have left behind, from shaving cream to moisturizer to tissues …—Business Traveler International
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Moisturize: Use aloe vera gel or other moisturizer ingredients to soothe the skin and keep it hydrated.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 19 July 2025
After the shower, there’s a deluge of lip treatments, moisturizers, body oils and perfumes to finish.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
Apply moisturizers containing vitamin E, zinc oxide, or aloe to keep the skin hydrated, which can reduce friction and minimize skin irritation in some instances, Green says.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 16 July 2025
The brand blessed us by transforming the scent of their moisturizer into a line of body mists, which includes the Crush Cheirosa '62 Bum Bum Hair & Body Fragrance Mist.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 July 2025
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Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 19 July 2025
After the shower, there’s a deluge of lip treatments, moisturizers, body oils and perfumes to finish.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
Apply moisturizers containing vitamin E, zinc oxide, or aloe to keep the skin hydrated, which can reduce friction and minimize skin irritation in some instances, Green says.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 16 July 2025
The brand blessed us by transforming the scent of their moisturizer into a line of body mists, which includes the Crush Cheirosa '62 Bum Bum Hair & Body Fragrance Mist.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for moisturizer
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“Moisturizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisturizer. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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