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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—Christina Butan, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Tinted moisturizer, a little blush, gloss, and that’s it.
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To remove skunk smell from skin, use the same peroxide-baking soda-soap mix, rinse well, and apply a moisturizer to prevent dryness.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
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Christina Butan, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025
Tinted moisturizer, a little blush, gloss, and that’s it.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 26 Nov. 2025
Best Black Friday Korean moisturizer deals Korean moisturizers have also become a staple in our routines lately.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 Nov. 2025
To remove skunk smell from skin, use the same peroxide-baking soda-soap mix, rinse well, and apply a moisturizer to prevent dryness.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for moisturizer
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“Moisturizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisturizer. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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