cleanser

Definition of cleansernext
as in soap
a substance used for cleaning a bathroom cleanser

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Recent Examples of cleanser Because moisturizers stay on your face (and don't get washed off like cleansers), getting one with ingredients that offer extra benefits isn't a bad idea — for example, antioxidants to help support skin health or retinols to improve texture and tone. Kelle Walsh, NPR, 18 June 2026 How can this essential cleanser degrease kitchen appliances? Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 16 June 2026 Ledet loves using a shot of celery juice as a palate cleanser or a quick morning energy boost. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026 Some nights a cleanser and moisturizer is the right call. Allison Palmer updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleanser
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soap
Noun
  • The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department advised anyone bitten or scratched by a bat or other wild animal to promptly clean the wound with soap and water, then contact a physician or go to the emergency room.
    Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The space had hosted ABC soap All My Children for a run as well as several Netflix productions for shoots, including sitcom Lady Dynamite and sketch comedy W/ Bob & David.
    Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026

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“Cleanser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanser. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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