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

The amenities kit is loaded with anything you might have left behind, from shaving cream to moisturizer to tissues …

—Business Traveler International

Examples of moisturizer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Belif’s Hydrate & Go Kit keeps things simple with a moisturizer, toner, SPF 45 sunscreen, and eye cream that work together to deeply hydrate, strengthen your barrier, and protect against UV in one easy routine. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Dec. 2025

Cosrx Snail Mucin Moisturizer While this face moisturizer infused with snail secretion filtrate might gross some people out, others who know the magic of this K-beauty favorite will be going after it all night. —Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 1 Dec. 2025

My combination skin also felt softer when applying my moisturizers, serums, and sunscreen. —Jasmine Thompson, Health, 30 Nov. 2025

That includes protein treatments, shampoos, cleaners, moisturizers, sealing oils, stylers and more. —Essence, 30 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for moisturizer

• advertiser
• analyser
• analyzer
• appetizer
• atomizer
• breathalyzer
• colonizer
• crystallizer
• digitizer
• equalizer
• fertilizer
• localizer