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.—
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Now, follow up your serum application with its accompanying moisturizer, and this is where the magic happens.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2025
Most of these reveals, however, have been product-based, a lineup of peptide glazing serums and milks, barrier-restoring moisturizers and pink PDRN collagen masks courtesy of Medicube — until now.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Saturated fatty acids like stearic acid and palmitic acid are generally the most effective fatty acids in barrier repair moisturizers because of their molecular structure.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Methylparaben is used in makeup, moisturizers, shampoos, sunscreens and other products to inhibit mold.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2025
Most of these reveals, however, have been product-based, a lineup of peptide glazing serums and milks, barrier-restoring moisturizers and pink PDRN collagen masks courtesy of Medicube — until now.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Saturated fatty acids like stearic acid and palmitic acid are generally the most effective fatty acids in barrier repair moisturizers because of their molecular structure.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Methylparaben is used in makeup, moisturizers, shampoos, sunscreens and other products to inhibit mold.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for moisturizer
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“Moisturizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisturizer. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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