moisturizer

[mois-chuh-rahy-zer]

noun

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

moisturizer

/ ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪzə /

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• demoisturizer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of moisturizer¹

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

Example Sentences

It’s sandwiched between “don’t speak,” which falls short of capturing the same essence that the rest of “Moisturizer” is peppered with, and “u and me at home.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Moisturizer” hits streaming services and music store shelves on July 11, with all the potential of outperforming their debut, even with it being as successful as it was.

From Los Angeles Times

Though, it now seems that the group are well adjusted to fame, as they return for their sophomore album, “Moisturizer.”

From Los Angeles Times

This proves to be a consistent theme across “Moisturizer,” which often feels like Teasdale’s ode to an aching heart.

From Los Angeles Times

Among the necessities or near necessities were Oakley wraparounds, dog tags, hypoallergenic SPF 50 face lotion, a good moisturizer, the wildfire app, binoculars, a map showing where 1980s sitcom actors had lived, and a browser bookmarked to TMZ.com.

From Slate

Related Words

• balm 
• ointment 
• salve