as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning
a bathroom cleanser
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Recent Examples of cleansers
Lots of skin care products, from cleansers to serums to moisturizers include B3, which is marketed as an ingredient to help improve skin tone and texture.
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Allison Aubrey, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
Skin Care Shop your favorite category or keep scrolling for the year's very best face creams, cleansers, and serums.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Harsh chemicals like bleach and abrasive scrubbers like steel wool can ruin your hardware, so check the manufacturer’s instructions and stick to gentle cleansers to play it safe.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Right now that's skin and body care that put major emphasis on hydration, from Tracee Ellis Ross's new collection to cleansers and creams courtesy of SkinMedica and Éminence Organic Skin Care.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
From cult-favorite chemical peels to gentle daily cleansers, discover our favorites below.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 25 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
Allison Aubrey, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
Skin Care Shop your favorite category or keep scrolling for the year's very best face creams, cleansers, and serums.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Harsh chemicals like bleach and abrasive scrubbers like steel wool can ruin your hardware, so check the manufacturer’s instructions and stick to gentle cleansers to play it safe.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2025
Right now that's skin and body care that put major emphasis on hydration, from Tracee Ellis Ross's new collection to cleansers and creams courtesy of SkinMedica and Éminence Organic Skin Care.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
From cult-favorite chemical peels to gentle daily cleansers, discover our favorites below.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 25 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleansers
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The Buzz and Bloom Market includes floral arrangements from Little House of Flowers; candles, soaps and balms from Savage Bee-ches; honey tastings by Encinitas Honey; and beer pourings by Pure Project Brewing.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Located in Sparta, North Carolina, these TikTok-famous soaps are made by a fellow Swiftie.—
Jessica Comstock,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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Methanol is commonly found in cleaners, windshield wiper fluid, antifreeze and other household products.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Since it’s widely recognized that this area of the plane doesn’t often get much love from cleaners, this genius tech organizer is the best alternative, hooking onto your tray table and providing pockets for your tablet, phone, headphones, and more.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cleansers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleansers. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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