cleanser

noun

ˈklen-zər How to pronounce cleanser (audio)
Definition of cleansernext
as in soap
a substance used for cleaning a bathroom cleanser

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Recent Examples of cleanser Anua’s powder-to-foam formula can be used as a traditional cleanser or mixed with toner for a satisfying face mask. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 23 June 2026 Pattern’s Hydration Shampoo is a creamy cleanser that washes away buildup while replenishing moisture. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026 During Prime Day, a ton of the beauty and skin-care she's vouched for is on sale, including this super rich body cream from Cyklar and a splurgy-but-worth-it foaming cleanser that balances your face's pH and skin barrier. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 26 June 2026 Indigo also has a skincare line – Skintervention – featuring products including mineral sunscreen, hydrating creams, and foaming face cleanser. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cleanser
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soap
Noun
  • The Shawano-Menominee Counties Health Department advised anyone bitten or scratched by a bat or other wild animal to promptly clean the wound with soap and water, then contact a physician or go to the emergency room.
    — Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • The space had hosted ABC soap All My Children for a run as well as several Netflix productions for shoots, including sitcom Lady Dynamite and sketch comedy W/ Bob & David.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026
Definition of soap

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“Cleanser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanser. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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