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moisturizer

[mois-chuh-rahy-zer] / ˈmɔɪs tʃəˌraɪ zər /


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Why buy a French moisturizer when a local “C-beauty” brand like Proya offers the same active ingredients for a third of the price, delivered to your door in 30 minutes via Meituan?

From MarketWatch Jan. 27, 2026

Many luxury hotels let you buy the bathrobe or the fancy moisturizer in the bathroom.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 7, 2026

The company just released its hydrating cream cleanser, joining other bestselling products like hand wash, face and body moisturizer, cleansing wipes and face and body oil.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 5, 2026

But at the end of the day, while it might be fun to try them out, George says she wouldn’t spend more money on a moisturizer just because it has a peptide in it.

From Slate May 4, 2025

I’m in one of the wide aisles when a woman’s voice makes me jump and drop a jar of hair moisturizer on the floor.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

Though their obsessions with moisturizers and eyebrow grooming seem pretty girlie to someone of my generation, looksmaxxing is rooted in objectification.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 5, 2026

“But you don’t need special skin care,” says George, “because almost all moisturizers will do those benefits.”

From Slate Aug. 21, 2025

Another study in 2017 found that DNA derived from salmon sperm helped repair cellular damage, and diminished inflammation, with scientists suggesting it could be used in sunscreen and moisturizers.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2024

Many marketers were visibly confused until she explained that the term referred to slathering one’s face with petroleum jelly before bedtime to seal in other serums and moisturizers.

From New York Times May 3, 2024

In Phnom Penh, she often protected her skin with cleanser and moisturizers.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung




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