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

That being said, this can be applied like a moisturizer—scooped out of its jar and blended with fingers. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2025

All of Flamingo’s body moisturizers, including this one, feature the brand’s signature scent: a subtle blend of vetiver, bergamot, jasmine, lavender, and Asian pear. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Aug. 2025

Tallow, some skin-care enthusiasts claim, is a healthier, safer alternative to conventional moisturizers, which supposedly contain toxic chemicals. —Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2025

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer SPF 30 No routine is complete without a tinted moisturizer that can blur, mattify, and protect the skin. —Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 7 Aug. 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