Sprinkle some cleanser on the floor and let it sit for a while before you start scrubbing.
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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 This is a milky, oil-free cleanser that aims to remove impurities and makeup without irritating the skin.—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cleanser
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First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of cleanser was
before the 12th century
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