moisturizer

noun

mois·​tur·​iz·​er ˈmȯis-chə-ˌrī-zər How to pronounce moisturizer (audio)
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

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Explore more of my favorite tinted moisturizer options, below. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 30 May 2026 Decoding Your Moisturizer The absolute best way to treat postpartum dryness is to upgrade your daily moisturizer. Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 28 May 2026 Among the hero ingredients are those Renna also used — propolis, royal jelly and honey — in addition to more modern exfoliating acids, moisturizers and the like. James Manso, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 Pair them with a benzoyl peroxide face wash and pimple-friendly moisturizer to speed up healing. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for moisturizer

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First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of moisturizer was in 1957

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“Moisturizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisturizer. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.

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