cleanser

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

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Recent Examples of cleanser Suitable for all skin types but especially beneficial for dry skin, this Japanese cleanser is formulated with Mei Gui Hua extract and royal jelly to nourish the skin and promote a plumper, more hydrated appearance. Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026 Mornings should include a cleanser, vitamin C serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen. Essence, 6 Jan. 2026 Camilla Sartori, the facility manager, had set up a tray holding six black wineglasses, a spittoon, and two clear glasses, one filled with water and the other with a slightly sugary solution designed to be a palate cleanser. Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026 Provide a gentle face cleanser that works across all skin types, like this fragrance-free Cetaphil Daily Cleanser. Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleanser
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleanser
soap
Noun
  • With its grease-cutting ingredients, dish soap will help cut through any greasy film or residue.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Bathrooms come with organic, locally made soaps and bath products.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026

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“Cleanser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanser. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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