moisturize
verb
mois·tur·ize
ˈmȯis-chə-ˌrīz 
ˈmȯish-
moisturized; moisturizing; moisturizes
: 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.
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If effortless lip color doesn’t appease you, their list of skin-nourishing ingredients, including moisturizing shea butter and hydrating hyaluronic acid, might catch your attention.
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
The brand is a hit among young people, and this three-pack of moisturizing lip balms with a hint of tint is one of its most popular kits.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2024
The formula feels silky and nourishing, thanks to moisturizing ingredients like squalane (which retains moisture).
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Sep. 2024
Key ingredients in the new eye cream include hyaluronic acid for hydration, ceramides to protect the skin and moisturize it, caffeine for under-eye puffiness, and five percent Vitamin C to help brighten the skin around the eyes without irritating it.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Sep. 2024
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Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Sep. 2024
The brand is a hit among young people, and this three-pack of moisturizing lip balms with a hint of tint is one of its most popular kits.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 24 Sep. 2024
The formula feels silky and nourishing, thanks to moisturizing ingredients like squalane (which retains moisture).
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Sep. 2024
Key ingredients in the new eye cream include hyaluronic acid for hydration, ceramides to protect the skin and moisturize it, caffeine for under-eye puffiness, and five percent Vitamin C to help brighten the skin around the eyes without irritating it.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Moisturize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moisturize. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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moisturize
verb
mois·tur·ize
ˈmȯish-chə-ˌrīz
ˈmȯis-
moisturized; moisturizing
: to add moisture to
moisturize the air
moisturizer
noun
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