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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Nothing is worse than unpacking your suitcase and seeing that your overpriced moisturizer has spilled onto your favorite sweater—avoid that kind of mess with the Crush Toiletry Bag, available in several fun shades.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
One thing that remains consistent is the need for a daily moisturizer that won’t irritate our sensitive skin.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
While your regular moisturizer can handle most of your skin’s needs, the eye area calls for something a little more targeted—think lighter textures, soothing ingredients, and formulas that won’t sting or migrate into your eyes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Nov. 2025
The soothing, antioxidant-rich formula offers enough coverage that it can be used in lieu of a tinted moisturizer or lightweight foundation.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
One thing that remains consistent is the need for a daily moisturizer that won’t irritate our sensitive skin.
—Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
While your regular moisturizer can handle most of your skin’s needs, the eye area calls for something a little more targeted—think lighter textures, soothing ingredients, and formulas that won’t sting or migrate into your eyes.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Nov. 2025
The soothing, antioxidant-rich formula offers enough coverage that it can be used in lieu of a tinted moisturizer or lightweight foundation.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 30 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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