cleanser

as in soap
a substance used for cleaning a bathroom cleanser

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Recent Examples of cleanser Pack your favorite shampoo, body wash, or facial cleanser on the go instead of buying travel-sized products. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025 No cleansers, exfoliants or serums − not even water. Greta Cross, USA Today, 3 May 2025 No cleansers, no exfoliants, no moisturizers—no water, even. Lauryn Higgins, Time, 30 Apr. 2025 Many dermatologists recommend simplifying your skincare routine to just the necessary three elements needed for healthy skin: a gentle cleanser, hydrating moisturizer, and sunscreen. Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cleanser
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soap
Noun
  • The Sirens star appeared on the soap from 1985 to 1988, first as Frannie Hughes and then as Frannie’s secret half-sister Sabrina.
    Victoria Edel, People.com, 30 May 2025
  • Hose affected plants off with a kitchen sprayer, or use insecticidal soap to treat infestations.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 28 May 2025

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“Cleanser.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cleanser. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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