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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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
It includes a face steam, extractions and face massage along with a brief neck and shoulder massage while a moisturizing mask is being applied.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2025
To create the artificial lymph node, the scientists used hyaluronic acid, a moisturizing substance commonly used in cosmetics and lotions and found naturally in the body's skin and joints.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 6, 2024
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
