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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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We see through her eyes an assistant dabbing moisturizer on her hand, art installers asking where she wants a large sculpture, a man cleaning her pool who greets her.

From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026

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

"We've lived together for two months, Heidi. You make great coffee. You're always late for work. You use moisturizer in your hair as mousse. I've washed your underwear."

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

Others, like Rogers, put it simply: “If you’re interested, try it. Know that there are better moisturizers out there, but it’s not going to cause harm.”

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 you don’t need special skin care,” says George, “because almost all moisturizers will do those benefits.”

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

I stayed away from greasy moisturizers, worried they would make me break out.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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