What does "moisturizer" mean?

Something that causes moisture or a condition of wetness; something that makes things moist.

What is a synonym for "moisturizer"?

Common synonyms include: conditioner, cream, creams, emollient, emollients, hydrator.

noun

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Noun

1
Something that causes moisture or a condition of wetness; something that makes things moist. countable, uncountable
"The oil acts as a moisturizer to the wood."
2
Moisturising cream, emollient. countable, uncountable

"The sales assistant helped me to select an excellent moisturizer for my face."

From moisturize + -er.