moisturize
verb (used with object)
to add or restore moisture to (something).
moisturizing
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present participleof moisturize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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There’s Cardi B using Raising Cane’s moisturizing sauce in her skin care routine.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
The skincare brand’s R&D team developed a moisturizing stick designed specifically for the neck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Clouds of soap bubbles and cascading buckets of water follow, along with a coffee scrub and deeply moisturizing mask before a short sauna session to let everything absorb.
From Salon ● Mar. 7, 2026
Teaming with the Perrin family, winemakers in the South of France, Beau Domaine incorporates organic grape water, known for its soothing and moisturizing properties, into some of its products.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 5, 2026
Circles with center other palm, then pincher-claw rubs with the tips of her fingers for optimal moisturizing.
From "Look Both Ways" by Jason Reynolds
