moisturize

verb

mois·​tur·​ize ˈmȯis-chə-ˌrīz 

ˈmȯish-

moisturized; moisturizing; moisturizes

transitive verb

: to add moisture to

moisturize the air

a cream that moisturizes the skin

Examples of moisturize in a Sentence

Use this cream to gently moisturize dry skin.

Recent Examples on the Web

Virgin coconut and shea oils, creamy coconut milk, and acacia senegal team up to moisturize and boost shine, smoothness, and softness—while also making detangling a breeze. —Annie Blackman, Glamour, 14 July 2025

The creamy formula is enriched with a slew of conditioning skin-care staples like moisturizing jojoba seed oil and sebum-balancing kaolin clay. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 12 July 2025

With the power of snail secretion filtrate, this lightweight essence can help moisturize and soothe dehydrated and damaged skin. —Bestreviews, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2025

If either situation is true for you, look for sunscreens that are moisturizing or formulated for dry skin.2 5. —Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 7 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for moisturize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• agonize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize

Kids Definition

moisturize

verb

mois·​tur·​ize ˈmȯish-chə-ˌrīz 

ˈmȯis-

moisturized; moisturizing

: to add moisture to

moisturize the air

moisturizer noun