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moisturizer

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

noun

  • moisturizers
    plural
  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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Origin of moisturizer

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

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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

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 Jan. 5, 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

“You need to get yourself a moisturizer and stop scaring people with that nasty red lipstick,” Ifemelu said.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

These kind of moisturizers are the latest skincare trend sweeping the market.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Though their obsessions with moisturizers and eyebrow grooming seem pretty girlie to someone of my generation, looksmaxxing is rooted in objectification.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 5, 2026

But no one knows how to exploit a market hole like a beauty brand, so it’s no surprise that GLP-1-specific serums and moisturizers have rushed in to fill the void.

From Slate Aug. 21, 2025

Another study in 2017 found that DNA derived from salmon sperm helped repair cellular damage, and diminished inflammation, with scientists suggesting it could be used in sunscreen and moisturizers.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2024

In Phnom Penh, she often protected her skin with cleanser and moisturizers.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung

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