The terms 'moisturiser' (to add moisture) and 'emollient' (to soften) are interchangeable as they describe different effects of these agents on the skin. Basically they have two actions:
Some moisturisers[?] contain both occlusives and humectants.
http://www.dermnetnz.org/dna.emoll/emoll.html
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