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

And for a quick (albeit temporary) fix, humectant- and emollient-rich moisturizers help to plump the skin, allowing for an overall smoother look. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026

Vanicream’s gentleness is what sets it apart from other moisturizers. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

This gel-like tinted moisturizer is another one of my all-time favorites. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026

Wipe down the surface, then return only your daily-use essentials—such as hand soap, toothbrush, moisturizer, and the like. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for moisturizer

• advertiser
• analyser
• analyzer
• appetizer
• atomizer
• breathalyzer
• colonizer
• digitizer
• equalizer
• fertilizer
• localizer
• merchandiser