cleanser

noun

cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
Synonyms of cleansernext
: a person or thing that cleanses something
especially : a preparation (such as a scouring powder or a skin cream) used for cleaning

Synonyms of cleanser

Examples of cleanser in a Sentence

Sprinkle some cleanser on the floor and let it sit for a while before you start scrubbing.
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All of the product names are fun nods to Old Hollywood, like Camera Ready, a hydrating primer; Luminous Brightening, a vitamin C cream-serum; Satin Resurfacing, an AHA/PHA exfoliating serum; and Take One Cleansing Honey, a facial cleanser. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 The resulting formula is a gentle and effective cleanser with a host of benefits that have its eco-friendly suds making a splash within the beauty and environmentally-conscious household cleaning spaces alike. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 May 2026 The gentle-yet-effacious cleanser is formulated with glycerin to hydrate your complexion, plus squalane to soothe your skin barrier. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 28 May 2026 The key to the best travel skincare routine is not just using quality formulas, but also investing in products that also offer travel-friendly sizes—and Tata Harper (the same brand that Taylor Swift was spotted using as her go-to cleanser in The End of an Era)has that in the (toiletry) bag. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleanser

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 6 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

cleanser

noun
cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
: a substance (as a scouring powder or cold cream) used for cleaning

Medical Definition

cleanser

noun
cleans·​er ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
: a preparation including a cleaning agent for cleansing the skin, the teeth, or glass surfaces

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