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moisturize, v.|ˈmɔɪstjʊəraɪz, -stʃər-|
[f. moisture n. + -ize.]
To render moist, used esp. of a cosmetic cream applied to the skin. Hence ˈmoisturized ppl. a.; ˈmoisturizing vbl. n. and ppl. a.
1945Mencken Amer. Lang. Suppl. I. 402 Verbs made of common nouns:..to moistureize. 1958Inside the ACD (Amer. College Dict.) X. ii. 1/1 Moisturize: Television advertisers have been giving this word hard use. Creams and lotions now moisturize the skin and scalp. 1958Times 22 Sept. 13/5 Intended for all types of skin, it [sc. a cream] is said to have balancing qualities which include moisturizing and mild stimulating action. 1958Vogue July 5 This make-up..is moisturized to help guard your skin against the sun's chief danger, dryness. Wear it over..exquisite moisturised foundation. 1959News Chron. 14 July 6/3 A very light type of fluid foundation..with a moisturising content. 1963Word Study Dec. 6/2 The word to moisturize, currently fashionable in cosmetic and beauty-care advertising and attacked by some linguists as superfluous and barbaric. 1965M. Frayn Tin Men i. 5 Tropical plants..perpetually watered by invisible built-in moisturising systems. 1966Harper's Bazaar Sept. 73/2, I cover my face, lips too, with Veiled Radiance—it's essential that I use a moisturised base. 1971Homes & Gardens Sept. 99/2 So much for the face, but the rest of the body will appreciate a little bit of moisturising as well. 1973Country Life 26 Apr. 1194/4 The creamy moisturised lipsticks are available in pinks, browns, red and tawny tones. 1974She Jan. 5 Skin Tone..moisturises and conditions your skin. |