cleansers

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

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Recent Examples of cleansers Cutting back on aggressive cleansers, leaning on fiber and polyphenols and giving your face a few product-free days can do more for stubborn redness than another serum. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 While some cleansers can leave your skin feeling tight or dry, this tonic helps my complexion feel soft, plump, and refreshed—the perfect hydrated canvas for the rest of my morning skin-care routine. Sara Tan, Allure, 11 Aug. 2026 Common formats include serums, moisturizers and creams, cleansers, essences and toners, and masks. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026 Experts say rinsing produce under cool running water is enough, and special produce washes or household cleansers aren’t necessary. Sarah Garone, HEALTH, 6 Aug. 2026 For this story, Jessie reached out to top dermatologists to find out their go-to drugstore skincare finds, including must-try cleansers, moisturizers, and sunscreens. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026 From cleansers, serums, moisturizers, SPF, masks, and more, below are the 19 skin-care products we’ve been obsessed with in 2026 so far. Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cleansers
Noun
  • In France, the hourly cost of TV drama, excluding soaps, rose 66 percent between 2015 and 2024.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026
  • On Sunday, browse regional produce, buffalo milk yogurt, handmade soaps, and more at the open-air Atlantic Beach Farmer’s Market.
    Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026
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  • Ryan Marino, the standards development and research manager for the Tile Council of North America, cautions homeowners to stay away from strong acidic cleaners.
    Abid Haque, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Considerations Before Getting Started No matter how much the fingerprints frustrate you, never use harsh cleaners or scrubbers on stainless steel.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Cleansers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleansers. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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