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Examples of cleanser in a Sentence
Sprinkle some cleanser on the floor and let it sit for a while before you start scrubbing.
Recent Examples on the Web
This may include certain skin care products, detergents and cleansers.
—Ian Myles, Discover Magazine, 26 Apr. 2024
There was nothing too involved about my routine, just a simple Cetaphil sensitive skin cleanser followed by my go-to SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic serum and Chantecaille moisturizer.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 26 Apr. 2024
This involves dusting, then using a degreaser or cleanser to get rid of any remaining residue.
—Helen Carefoot, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
That’s because the cleansers and moisturizers could contain some irritating ingredients, and the process overall might feel harsh.
—Kirsten Nunez, SELF, 29 Mar. 2024
Look for mild cleansers and moisturizers specifically formulated for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin.26
Medications
Different types of topical and oral medications may offer relief from rosacea.
—Cindy Kuzma, Health, 16 Mar. 2024
Consider the distorted, reversed production of Earl Sweatshirt's short rap track as an interlude for this playlist — a palate cleanser with a message.
—Maria Sherman, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
This resurfacing cleanser has an impressive lather and leaves our skin feeling squeaky clean (without stripping).
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Tula The Cult Classic Purifying Cleanser Travel-Size Flight attendants and myself swear by nearly every product from Tula, including this excellent cleanser.
—Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of cleanser was
before the 12th century
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“Cleanser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleanser. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
cleanser
noun
cleans·er
ˈklen-zər
: a substance (as a scouring powder or cold cream) used for cleaning
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