moisturizer
noun
mois·tur·iz·er
ˈmȯis-chə-ˌrī-zər 
ˈmȯish-
plural moisturizers
: a preparation (such as a lotion or cream) applied to the skin or hair to prevent or relieve dryness
Use a lightweight moisturizer that isn't heavy or sticky in balmy weather.—
Joane Amay
Joane AmayThe amenities kit is loaded with anything you might have left behind, from shaving cream to moisturizer to tissues …—Business Traveler International
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To experience its results, apply a pea-sized amount of the luxe moisturizer nightly—a little goes a long way.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Start with a low-strength over-the-counter retinol two or three nights a week and apply it over moisturizer rather than on bare skin, then build frequency as tolerance grows.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Some nights a cleanser and moisturizer is the right call.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
That’s why so many of us spend money on moisturizers, retinoids, collagen powders, sunscreen, facials and anti-aging treatments that promise smoother skin and a healthier glow.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 June 2026
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Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 June 2026
Start with a low-strength over-the-counter retinol two or three nights a week and apply it over moisturizer rather than on bare skin, then build frequency as tolerance grows.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Some nights a cleanser and moisturizer is the right call.
—Allison Palmer
updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026
That’s why so many of us spend money on moisturizers, retinoids, collagen powders, sunscreen, facials and anti-aging treatments that promise smoother skin and a healthier glow.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 June 2026
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“Moisturizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisturizer. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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