moisturizer

Hydrating skin product

A moisturizer is a cream or lotion applied to skin to keep it soft and hydrated.

Most moisturizers work by trapping water in the outer layer of skin: She applies moisturizer after every shower.

The term extends to similar products for hair or lips.

skincare

lotion

Liquid skin moisturizer

hydrator · balm · ointment · gel · butter · oil · SPF · sunscreen · night cream · day cream

hydration

hydrate

Infuse with water

dewy · plump · quench · water · barrier · soak · infuse · penetrate · lock-in · dryness

routine

apply

Put into operation

  • massageSoft tissue manipulation
  • patGentle palm stroke
  • layerSingle thickness of material

morning · nighttime · regimen · cleanse · tone · treat · protect · exfoliate · prep · absorb

texture

creamy

Smooth and rich

  • silkySmooth and lustrous
  • smoothWithout roughness or difficulty
  • velvetySoft and smooth-textured

lightweight · thick · greasy · whipped · buttery · milky · waxy · spreadable · absorbing · matte

ingredients

shea butter

Tree nut skin emollient

argan oil · coconut oil · lanolin · beeswax · petrolatum · dimethicone · urea · lactic acid · allantoin · tea tree

skinconcerns

dry skin

Dehydrated outer layer

acne-prone · mature · aging · wrinkles · fine lines · elasticity · firmness · dullness · redness · irritation

bodyparts

face

Head's anterior surface

  • bodyPhysical structure, living thing
  • handsGripping limbs' extremities
  • feetLower limbs' ends

lips · elbows · knees · cuticles · neck · décolletage · heels · scalp · legs · arms

Categories
Opposites
skincare function

moisturizercleanser

Substance for removing grime

exfoliant · makeup remover · scrub · astringent · toner

hydration effect

moisturizerdesiccant

Moisture-absorbing material

astringent · alcohol · mattifier · benzoyl peroxide · salicylic acid

Phrases
Family

moisturize, moisturizing, moisturizers, moisturizes, moisturized, moisturization

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G