as in soaps
a substance used for cleaning
a bathroom cleanser
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Recent Examples of cleansers
Skin Care Shop your favorite category or keep scrolling for the year's very best face creams, cleansers, and serums.
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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
Think of these products as facial oil cleansers…but for your whole body.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
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
Think of these products as facial oil cleansers…but for your whole body.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleansers
Noun
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The soaps, for example, come in glass pumps but also with refillable pouches (made of tree-free paper and biodegradable).—
Esha Chhabra,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Most hand soaps leave my hands feeling tight and dry.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Abrasive, acidic, and overall harsh cleaners (bleach among them) can all damage your marble’s surface.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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Underneath, the purple roller brush for mopping provides continuity with other Dyson cleaners.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Cleansers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleansers. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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