moistener

/mˈɔɪsənɚ/ noun

Something used to moisten, especially a cosmetic.

Word Origin Moistener traces back to Latin 'mustum' meaning 'new wine' — yes, the same root that gives us 'mustard' (originally made with must). The idea: new wine is fresh, juicy, and slightly damp, so Old French 'moiste' came to mean 'moist, damp.' A moistener is literally something that adds that fresh-wine wetness. The family includes 'moisture' and 'moisturize,' all from that ancient vineyard word.

noun Something used to moisten, especially a cosmetic. countable

She applied a lip moistener before putting on her matte lipstick.

(名词) 润湿剂;保湿剂;润肤霜

她在涂哑光口红前先用了唇部保湿剂。

(sustantivo) Algo que se usa para humedecer, especialmente un cosmético.

Ella se aplicó un humectante labial antes de ponerse su lápiz labial mate.

(nom) hydratant; baume; crème hydratante; produit hydratant [Produit ou dispositif servant à humidifier ou à hydrater, notamment un cosmétique.]

She applied a lip **moistener** before putting on her matte lipstick → Elle a appliqué un **baume hydratant** pour les lèvres avant son rouge à lèvres mat.

(Substantiv) Befeuchtungsmittel; Lippenpflegestift [Ein Mittel, das dazu dient, etwas anzufeuchten, insbesondere ein kosmetisches Produkt zur Befeuchtung der Haut oder Lippen.]

Sie benutzte einen Lippen-**moistener**, bevor sie ihren matten Lippenstift auftrug.

(名詞) うるおいを与えるもの。特に化粧品として使用される保湿用品。

彼女はマットなリップスティックをつける前に、リップ保湿剤を塗った。

(substantivo) hidratante; umedecedor; bálsamo; umectante [Algo usado para umedecer, especialmente um cosmético.]

Ela aplicou um hidratante labial antes de passar seu batom matte.

Word parts: moist + en + er

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