cleanser

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

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Recent Examples of cleanser Alubri has exclusive rights to the technology in vaginal care, and will soon introduce a vaginal cleanser, which also harnesses the patented system. Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026 Glamour reviewer Elismary Valle says that this cleanser is fast and tough, and brushes and makeup sponges are left as good as new after cleansing with it. Taryn Brooke, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026 Instead of piling on actives, this creamy serum focuses on replenishing what over-exfoliation, harsh cleansers, or environmental stress tend to take away. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Jan. 2026 Then, clean out all fridge drawers and the crisper by spraying with a gentle cleanser that omits harsh ingredients (that formula will go on a surface that is touched by food, after all). Kristin Corpuz, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleanser
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soap
Noun
  • In order to secure a spot as a potential site, a place meets a list of demands from an organization that is notorious about insisting on particulars from the size of the hotel beds, down to the dimensions of the soap in the bathroom.
    Mac Engel February 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Wood ashes have a fantastic ability to create lye, an alkaline chemical compound that's found in soap.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026

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“Cleanser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanser. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.

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