moisturizer

American  

[mois-chuh-rahy-zer] / ˈmɔɪs tʃəˌraɪ zər /

noun

1. a cosmetic preparation, as a cream or lotion, used to restore moisture to the skin, especially of the face and neck.

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moisturizer British  

/ ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪzə /

noun

1. a cosmetic cream, lotion, etc applied to the skin to add or restore moisture to it

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Other Word Forms

• demoisturizer noun

Etymology

Origin of moisturizer

First recorded in 1955–60; moisturize + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The simple act of always having their partner’s go-to moisturizer in their bag for them, shopping together or making space for each other’s dreams can yield the kind of fruitful love that makes navigating this world all the better.

From Los Angeles Times

Why buy a French moisturizer when a local “C-beauty” brand like Proya offers the same active ingredients for a third of the price, delivered to your door in 30 minutes via Meituan?

From MarketWatch

Many luxury hotels let you buy the bathrobe or the fancy moisturizer in the bathroom.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company just released its hydrating cream cleanser, joining other bestselling products like hand wash, face and body moisturizer, cleansing wipes and face and body oil.

From Los Angeles Times

Her brown skin looks glossy today, probably from whatever moisturizer she’s being paid to promote on her wildly popular Instagram.

From Literature

Related Words

• balm
• ointment
• salve