cleanser

noun

ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
Definition of cleansernext
as in soap
a substance used for cleaning a bathroom cleanser

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Recent Examples of cleanser Anua’s powder-to-foam formula can be used as a traditional cleanser or mixed with toner for a satisfying face mask. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026 Do not use soap and water to wash your face and rely on more gentle cleansers. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 Video games are Whitehead’s usual palate cleanser between projects, but lately he’s been cutting back. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 Pattern’s Hydration Shampoo is a creamy cleanser that washes away buildup while replenishing moisture. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleanser
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soap
Noun
  • These substances can be found in products such as cooking oils, soaps and skincare items, the government agency said.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • The company also created Responder Ready Kits and Mission Support Kits after learning that first responders sometimes lacked soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste and other basic personal supplies during the first 24 hours of an operation.
    — Monica Sanders, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of soap

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