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
How to prepare for your appointment The best way to gear up for your visit is to come in with a fresh, clean face, according to Dr. Sanghvi: Wash with a gentle cleanser, then leave your skin bare.
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Krissy Brady, SELF, 2 Apr. 2024
Some people may prefer a gentle morning cleanser, while others may use alternatives such as wipes or water.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 29 Feb. 2024
The name is a nod to Beyoncé (similar to the recent perfume launch, Cé Noir), and after a year of speculation and social teasing, the eight-piece collection of cleansers, leave-ins, and deep treatments has hit the market.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 28 Feb. 2024
The gentle vegan cleanser nourishes and conditions skin with coconut, almond blossom, and vanilla notes.
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
The set comes with a hydrating cleanser, a hyaluronic acid serum, a moisturizing cream, and two of the brand’s fan-favorite lip sleeping masks.
—Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2024
Even with these brands, though, stick with the basics: cleansers, moisturizers, spot treatments, and SPFs.
—Jessica Diner, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2024
When the commercial debuted on Friday, many Swifties and others remarked on its tear-jerking qualities and the improbability of being moved to cry by an ad for a cleanser.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 9 Feb. 2024
Start with the basics: gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 7 Feb. 2024
Krissy Brady, SELF, 2 Apr. 2024
Some people may prefer a gentle morning cleanser, while others may use alternatives such as wipes or water.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 29 Feb. 2024
The name is a nod to Beyoncé (similar to the recent perfume launch, Cé Noir), and after a year of speculation and social teasing, the eight-piece collection of cleansers, leave-ins, and deep treatments has hit the market.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 28 Feb. 2024
The gentle vegan cleanser nourishes and conditions skin with coconut, almond blossom, and vanilla notes.
—Ali Faccenda, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2024
The set comes with a hydrating cleanser, a hyaluronic acid serum, a moisturizing cream, and two of the brand’s fan-favorite lip sleeping masks.
—Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2024
Even with these brands, though, stick with the basics: cleansers, moisturizers, spot treatments, and SPFs.
—Jessica Diner, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2024
When the commercial debuted on Friday, many Swifties and others remarked on its tear-jerking qualities and the improbability of being moved to cry by an ad for a cleanser.
—Moises Mendez Ii, TIME, 9 Feb. 2024
Start with the basics: gentle cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 7 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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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 16 Apr. 2024.
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cleanser
noun
cleans·er
ˈklen-zər 
: a substance (as a scouring powder or cold cream) used for cleaning
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