How to Say “Oil-free Moisturizer” in Spanish

crema hidratante sin aceite
/kɾema idɾatante sin aθeite/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "oil-free moisturizer" is crema hidratante sin aceite.
This phrase is used to describe a skin cream that provides hydration without containing any oil. If the product has a gel texture rather than a cream texture, you can replace crema with gel to say gel hidratante sin aceite.

Which one should you use?

While crema hidratante sin aceite uses the singular aceite, it is also common in a cosmetic context to use the plural aceites, as in crema hidratante sin aceites or hidratante sin aceites.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Spain, it is common to use the phrase crema hidratante sin aceites.

How do you pronounce it?

/kɾema idɾatante sin aθeite/

Did you know?

  • The word aceite comes from the Arabic word az-zayt, which is cognate with the Hebrew word záyit for 'olive'.

Examples in context

  • Hola, ¿tiene alguna crema hidratante libre de aceite?
    Hello, do you have any oil-free moisturizers?
  • Necesito un humectante sin aceite, ¿cuál me recomendaría?
    I need an oil-free hydrating cream, which one would you recommend?
  • Oye, ¿tienes una crema hidratante sin aceite que pueda usar?
    Hey, do you have an oil-free moisturizer I can use?
  • Busco una crema hidratante sin aceite para mi piel.
    I am looking for an oil-free moisturizer for my skin.
  • Esta crema hidratante sin aceite es muy ligera.
    This oil-free moisturizer is very light.
  • Prefiero usar una crema hidratante sin aceite en verano.
    I prefer to use an oil-free moisturizer in summer.

Example conversation

María is asking Alejandro for a recommendation at a pharmacy.

  1. María

    ¿Qué crema hidratante sin aceite me recomiendas?
    What oil-free moisturizer do you recommend to me?
  2. Alejandro

    Esta marca es muy buena para la cara.
    This brand is very good for the face.
  3. María

    Perfecto, compraré esa crema hidratante sin aceite.
    Perfect, I will buy that oil-free moisturizer.
  4. Alejandro

    Es una excelente elección para tu piel.
    It is an excellent choice for your skin.

Sources

  • IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries aceite, crema, hidratante, sin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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