How to Use cleanser in a Sentence

cleanser

noun
  • Sprinkle some cleanser on the floor and let it sit for a while before you start scrubbing.
  • It was not meant to be a palate cleanser.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Here’s how to pick the right cleanser for your skin and habits.
    — Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 May 2019
  • Once you're done, rinse off the cleanser and pat your face dry.
    — Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2021
  • Apply a small amount of a cream cleanser.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Dull Faace cleanser and mask gives you brighter, smoother skin.
    — Bridget Arsenault, Forbes, 29 May 2021
  • Serum, cleanser, toner and more.
    — Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Thomas hopes that his palate cleanser will be a welcome respite.
    — Marissa Charles, PEOPLE.com, 11 Feb. 2022
  • Clean the entire top with your cleanser; then rinse well and buff dry.
    — Carolyn Forte, Good Housekeeping, 29 Apr. 2021
  • The cleanser leaves skin feeling soft and clean but not stripped and tight.
    — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Mar. 2021
  • The four products are milk cleanser, a detox serum, a day and a night cream.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2020
  • Just keep in mind that not all cleansers are created equal.
    — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Avoid harsh cleansers that can strip the skin of natural oils.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2024
  • My safe space lies within the realm of the best gentle cleansers.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Avoid harsh foaming cleansers that can dry your skin further.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Don't use power cleansers to clean your cast iron skillet.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Don't use power cleansers to clean your cast iron skillet.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
  • An easy way to do that is with this non-bleach chemical cleanser.
    — Amanda Tarlton, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2019
  • There are plenty to choose from, such as cleansers, serums, creams, scrubs, and more.
    — Lacey Muinos, Health, 4 Aug. 2023
  • At night, your cleanser is pulling double duty.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Then gently place the tip of the cleanser bottle above your dog's ear.
    — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
  • Here's how to choose the right facial cleanser, for every skin type.
    — Noma Nazish, Forbes, 28 Aug. 2021
  • The cheese course in between desserts may be my new favorite palate cleanser.
    — Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The set also includes a foam cleanser, a face cream, and a sheet mask.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2021
  • The experts say that most people are in the clear to give oil cleansers a try.
    — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The preflash cleanser felt a little tingly and made my skin look patchy and dry.
    — Shalwah Evans, Essence, 18 June 2019
  • And those in need of a cleanser that won’t introduce new oils will love this.
    — Madison Durham, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2020
  • It’s made with glycerin and amino acids and acts as a very gentle cleanser.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
  • There is also a sleep mask, hand cleanser, dental kit and socks in the new kits.
    — Adrienne Jordan, USA TODAY, 2 July 2019
  • Your skin might be trying to tell you something—and your cleanser could be to blame.
    — Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 22 Aug. 2025

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