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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.

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

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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 • Jan. 27, 2026

He cited the cellulite butter, a moisturizer that is supposed to help reduce the bumps and ripples on skin created by cellulite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

But at the end of the day, while it might be fun to try them out, George says she wouldn’t spend more money on a moisturizer just because it has a peptide in it.

From Slate • May 4, 2025

Some incorporate tallow with other emollient ingredients to make their own natural moisturizer.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2025

Once, lost in thought while brushing his teeth, he put moisturizer on his toothbrush, not toothpaste.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

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