moisturize

verb

mois·​tur·​ize ˈmȯis-chə-ˌrīz 

ˈmȯish-

moisturized; moisturizing; moisturizes

transitive verb

: to add moisture to

moisturize the air

a cream that moisturizes the skin

Examples of moisturize in a Sentence

Use this cream to gently moisturize dry skin.

Recent Examples on the Web

The formula also leaves your hair feeling softer and smoother with moisturizing squalane and glycerin, among other nourishing ingredients. — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026

If not, there are non-hormonal options to moisturize and lubricate that contain hyaluronic acid and aloe vera. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2026

The shea butter lip balm helps soothe dry lips, while the rich hand cream keeps skin feeling soft and moisturized. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

This should be applied after cleansing and moisturizing your skin every day. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for moisturize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies

Kids Definition

moisturize

verb

mois·​tur·​ize ˈmȯish-chə-ˌrīz 

ˈmȯis-

moisturized; moisturizing

: to add moisture to

moisturize the air

moisturizer noun