Sprinkle some cleanser on the floor and let it sit for a while before you start scrubbing.
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Double-cleanse with Aprilskin cleansing balm, Eminence daily exfoliating cleanser, Thayer’s toner, Glow Recipe blackberry retinol, and Farmacy honey halo moisturizer.—R29 Team, Refinery29, 26 Sep. 2025 Wear it as a mask for two to five minutes before washing it off for a deeper cleanse than what your typical cleanser provides.—Sarah Han, Allure, 25 Sep. 2025 It was not meant to be a palate cleanser.—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025 Wright recommends applying a scalp cleanser on dry hair to loosen buildup before you shampoo.—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cleanser
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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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