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

While this might work for Ashley, most experts would still recommend sticking to a dedicated facial moisturizer. —Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025

Apply moisturizer with hyaluronic acid: Give the serums and treatments a few minutes to sink in, then apply your moisturizer, including moisturizer with hyaluronic acid. —Kelly Burch Published, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2025

Sea buckthorn oil can also be applied as a moisturizer or used as a compress on skin, nails, and hair. —Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025

Hydrate by drinking water and applying a ceramide-rich moisturizer. —Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 6 Mar. 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