cleanser

[ klen-zer ]

noun

1. a preparation for cleansing, as a liquid or powder for scouring sinks, bathtubs, etc., or a cream for cleaning the face.
2. a person or thing that cleanses.
3. Chiefly Eastern New England. a dry-cleaning establishment.

cleanser

/ ˈklɛnzə /

noun

1. a cleansing agent, such as a detergent

Word History and Origins

Origin of cleanser¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English clǣnsere; cleanse, -er ¹

Example Sentences

I would have skipped the mini facial, which was more of a cleanser and moisturizer application than a full treatment.

From Salon

It added a much-needed palate cleanser sort of moment.

From Los Angeles Times

Even just my morning routine and night routine, which is very simple: a cleanser, a serum and a moisturizer and sunscreen — that feels really meditative to me.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’d recommend this avocado cleanser; it’s nourishing and gentle,” she says, holding up a $28 tube of face wash.

From Los Angeles Times

The three basics, they say, are appropriate for any age: a gentle cleanser, a hydrating moisturizer and a good sunscreen.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• deodorant
• detergent
• purifier
• soap