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

Choose products with a bit more flexibility, a buildable finish, and hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid or ceramides, which will keep skin moisturized throughout your wear. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 July 2026

Even more, it’s packed with nourishing ingredients like glycerin and ceramides to moisturize the skin and leave it feeling super smooth. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 July 2026

Sunday in my household meant wash day, when hours would be dedicated to washing, detangling, and, most importantly, vigorously moisturizing my hair for the upcoming week. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 26 July 2026

Most commonly, these TikTok videos include skincare essentials like a moisturizing lip balm and a hand cream of some kind. — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for moisturize

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

Kids Definition

moisturize

verb

mois·​tur·​ize ˈmȯish-chə-ˌrīz 

ˈmȯis-

moisturized; moisturizing

: to add moisture to

moisturize the air

moisturizer noun