cleanser

as in soap
a substance used for cleaning a bathroom cleanser

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Recent Examples of cleanser Infused in cleansers, toners, and even essences, K-beauty’s exfoliating ingredients are often gentle and appear alongside hydrators to keep skin comfortable, while still delivering their brightening, smoothing, and resurfacing benefits. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025 Start with a gentle, refreshing cleanser to remove impurities without stripping the skin. Essence, 8 Oct. 2025 Not sure where to start with Korean cleansers? Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025 This particular set has a container for cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen—but the brand also makes a number of container types and labels to suit your packing needs. Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cleanser
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soap
Noun
  • The exhibition features his maps and sullied backpack, toothbrush, bar of soap, and survival goods, along with photos of him sleeping on park benches, crouching on the banks of the Hudson in front of ice floes, and haunting the city.
    Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Health inspectors cited the Sacramento grocery store after observing staff washing raw meat display plates in the preparation sink using handwashing soap and water.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025

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“Cleanser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanser. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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