as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning
a bathroom cleanser
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Recent Examples of cleansers
Cosmetics, along with cleansers and creams from CeraVe and La Roche-Posay.
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Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Don't use power cleansers to clean your cast iron skillet.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Creamy cleansers help to preserve your skin’s natural fatty acids, while foaming cleansers are designed to strip them away.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Infused in cleansers, toners, and even essences, K-beauty’s exfoliating ingredients are often gentle and appear alongside hydrators to keep skin comfortable, while still delivering their brightening, smoothing, and resurfacing benefits.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Not sure where to start with Korean cleansers?
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
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.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 17 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
Plain water or fragrance-free cleansers are still the best options for the vulvar area.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
Don't use power cleansers to clean your cast iron skillet.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
Creamy cleansers help to preserve your skin’s natural fatty acids, while foaming cleansers are designed to strip them away.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Infused in cleansers, toners, and even essences, K-beauty’s exfoliating ingredients are often gentle and appear alongside hydrators to keep skin comfortable, while still delivering their brightening, smoothing, and resurfacing benefits.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
Not sure where to start with Korean cleansers?
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
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.
—Allison Aubrey, NPR, 17 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
Plain water or fragrance-free cleansers are still the best options for the vulvar area.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleansers
Noun
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But today's dish soaps just don't have that kind of power.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Gift suggestions include a cocktail kit, locally made soaps, and stackable bracelets.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Learn about using all-purpose cleaners on glass and some alternatives for the job.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Backed by over 21,000 five-star reviews, the Shark Navigator Lift-Away vacuum is one of the best cleaners on the market.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Cleansers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleansers. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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