moisturize
verb
mois·tur·ize
ˈmȯis-chə-ˌrīz 
ˈmȯish-
moisturized; moisturizing; moisturizes
: 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.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
As in this moisturizing CeraVe cream, beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) is able to penetrate past superficial layers to turn skin into a smooth canvas while fading age spots and hyperpigmentation.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
As seen on the actor and Honest Company beauty founder's Instagram, the Artemis II astronauts were hoping to keep their hands moisturized with lotion from the brand during their 10-day journey around the moon.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 8 Apr. 2026
The artist said people should wear sunscreen daily and moisturize their skin regularly to maintain the appearance of their tattoos.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Moisturize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisturize. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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moisturize
verb
mois·tur·ize
ˈmȯish-chə-ˌrīz
ˈmȯis-
moisturized; moisturizing
: to add moisture to
moisturize the air
moisturizer
noun
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