as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning
a bathroom cleanser
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Recent Examples of cleansers
The shampoo relies on mild, sulfate-free cleansers and soothing ingredients like bisabolol and glycerin to cleanse without triggering dryness or sensitivity, while skipping fragrance entirely (a major win for reactive skin).
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
Creamy, hydrating cleansers maintain the moisture barrier while still removing dirt and makeup effectively.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Cup matches were often palate cleansers for Arsenal earlier this season, but a Champions League semi-final away to Atletico Madrid will be anything but.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Harsh or foaming cleansers strip away natural oils that mature skin needs to stay plump, and without those oils, fine lines look deeper and more pronounced.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Harsh cleansers strip the skin of natural oils, and that loss of moisture can make fine lines look deeper and more pronounced.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Harsh cleansers strip natural oils from the skin, which makes fine lines look deeper and more prominent.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
This means that TruSkin’s beloved Vitamin C Serum, plus hydrating sunscreen, replenishing hyaluronic acid serum, and brightening cleansers are fair game.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
In these conditions, thick, milky formulas can be swapped for gentle gel and foaming cleansers.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
Creamy, hydrating cleansers maintain the moisture barrier while still removing dirt and makeup effectively.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Cup matches were often palate cleansers for Arsenal earlier this season, but a Champions League semi-final away to Atletico Madrid will be anything but.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Harsh or foaming cleansers strip away natural oils that mature skin needs to stay plump, and without those oils, fine lines look deeper and more pronounced.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
Harsh cleansers strip the skin of natural oils, and that loss of moisture can make fine lines look deeper and more pronounced.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Harsh cleansers strip natural oils from the skin, which makes fine lines look deeper and more prominent.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
This means that TruSkin’s beloved Vitamin C Serum, plus hydrating sunscreen, replenishing hyaluronic acid serum, and brightening cleansers are fair game.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
In these conditions, thick, milky formulas can be swapped for gentle gel and foaming cleansers.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleansers
Noun
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When choosing soaps to deter deer, gardeners often have success with deodorant soaps that have an unnatural and strong scent, such as Irish Spring, Ivory, Coast, and Dial.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
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No soaps, detergents or other cleaners are used to wash the aquariums.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As consumer concern around microplastics grows, Blueland has made a name for itself by eschewing single-use plastic packaging for its eco-friendly cleaning products, which include detergents, spray cleaners, and hand soaps.—
Don Steinberg,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
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The backstretch held the stables and the people whose hands made sure the horses were ready for the big day—the night watchmen, the hot walkers, the stall cleaners, the grooms, many of them Black.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Cleansers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleansers. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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