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Recent Examples of cleanserHarsh cleansers strip natural oils from the skin, which makes fine lines look deeper and more prominent.—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 Naomi Watts’ Skincare Must-Haves for Perimenopause If your face feels tight after washing, this creamy cleanser can give your skin a gentle reset.—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026 Extend that same philosophy to all your skin prep products, including cleanser, cleansing oil, eye cream, ampoule, sunscreen, and serum.—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 22 Apr. 2026 The Kiehl’s cream and Youth to the People cleanser refills use a whopping 94% and 96% less packaging material, respectively.—Kara McGrath, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleanser
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soap
Noun
If wounded while in brackish water or if an existing wound is exposed, wash it with soap and clean, running water.
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Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
While they can’t be tossed in the dishwasher like some plastic boards, cleaning only takes a minute with a quick hand-wash using mild dish soap and warm water.
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Caley Sturgill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Apr. 2026