as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning
a bathroom cleanser
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Recent Examples of cleansers
From cult-favorite chemical peels to gentle daily cleansers, discover our favorites below.
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Emily Orofino, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Harsh Cleaners Some cleansers can be too abrasive to clean hardwoods.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Plain water or fragrance-free cleansers are still the best options for the vulvar area.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Below, the cleansers, ampoules, and sunscreens worth adding to cart.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2025
Several soaps, external-pain management products, antimicrobial foam soaps and antiseptic cleansers were included in the recall.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Think of these products as facial oil cleansers…but for your whole body.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
The skincare line, which features cleansers and moisturizers, is all made in France, per the brand’s website.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
These hard-working, over-the-counter options may come in humble tubes, tiny tinctures, and unassuming stickers, but don’t be fooled, because the lowly acne products deliver high concentrations of ingredients that outlast the effects of rinse-off cleansers.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Emily Orofino, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025
Harsh Cleaners Some cleansers can be too abrasive to clean hardwoods.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
Plain water or fragrance-free cleansers are still the best options for the vulvar area.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Below, the cleansers, ampoules, and sunscreens worth adding to cart.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 14 Aug. 2025
Several soaps, external-pain management products, antimicrobial foam soaps and antiseptic cleansers were included in the recall.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
Think of these products as facial oil cleansers…but for your whole body.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
The skincare line, which features cleansers and moisturizers, is all made in France, per the brand’s website.
—Ariana Quihuiz, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
These hard-working, over-the-counter options may come in humble tubes, tiny tinctures, and unassuming stickers, but don’t be fooled, because the lowly acne products deliver high concentrations of ingredients that outlast the effects of rinse-off cleansers.
—Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleansers
Noun
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The sleep spray and homemade soaps that Armstrong makes.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Braun played critical roles in not one, not two, but three major soaps over the course of her three-decade career on screen.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Unlike Clark Street or Southport Avenue, Broadway provides indispensable services — grocery stores, cleaners, hardware stores, barbers, medical and dental offices — while also hosting a diverse dining and grocery scene led by Ethiopian, Vietnamese, Afghani, Nigerian and Thai entrepreneurs.—
Patricia Sharkey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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While most of us know about laundry, decluttering, and scrubbing the bathroom, there are some tasks that even the most ardent cleaners may overlook.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Cleansers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleansers. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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