moisturizern.
/ˈmɔɪstʃərʌɪzə/, U.S. /ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪzər/ A cosmetic preparation used to prevent dryness in the skin, hair, etc.
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the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautification of the person > beautification of the skin or complexion > [noun] > preparations for the skin or complexion > unguents or moisturizers
oil of talc1582
slick1626
cold cream1709
cream1765
amandin1861
face cream1889
skin food1892
skin cream1894
orange-flower skin food1908
violet cream1912
day cream1915
vanishing cream1916
night cream1926
orange skin food1926
baby oil1930
hormone cream1938
moisture cream1957
moisturizer1957
mousse1971
1957 Daily Mail 17 Oct. 10/3 If the face then feels uncomfortably taut use a skin moisturiser before applying a foundation.
1966 J. Stevens Cox Illustr. Dict. Hairdressing & Wigmaking 99/2 Moisturizer permanent wave.
1974 L. Gould Final Analysis vi. 56 Would Marlboro Woman run back to the ranch house to apply a little moisturizer?
1984 Which? Mar. 108/1 Moisturisers can help to protect the surface skin cells.
1997 J. Owen Camden Girls 5 Past her favourite cut price drugstore but there's no time to go in and graze amongst the lipsticks and the moisturizers.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2002; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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