cleansers

plural of cleanser
as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning a bathroom cleanser

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Recent Examples of cleansers Originally known for its electronic cleansers, the Swedish beauty tech group is doubling down on LED devices, launching Foreo UFO LED Lighthouse Panel, $59, on Wednesday exclusively at 1,500 CVS stores nationwide. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 This one, for example, is designed to keep bottles upright, so there’s no need to fear messes caused by upended hair products, cleansers, and more. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 25 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 Because moisturizers stay on your face (and don't get washed off like cleansers), getting one with ingredients that offer extra benefits isn't a bad idea — for example, antioxidants to help support skin health or retinols to improve texture and tone. Kelle Walsh, NPR, 18 June 2026 Baking soda and white vinegar also make great low-pH cleansers. Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026 For this specific skin type, knowing which products to include in your morning routine is key, since dry skin and harsh cleansers are simply not a match made in heaven. Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 29 May 2026 However, most commercial enzymatic cleansers are mild enough for all types of materials (including wool). Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026 The shampoo relies on a blend of gentle, sulfate-free cleansers to lift away buildup while delivering hydration with glycerin and conditioning polymers, so hair feels clean but not stripped. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleansers
Noun
  • These soaps break down the outer coating of insects, causing dehydration and death.
    Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Some of the work is physically risky and will require crews being lowered in uspended scaffolds known as swing stages used by window cleaners.
    Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • The volunteers are managers, cleaners, tattoo artists — not geologists or paleontologists.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026

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“Cleansers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleansers. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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