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.
  • Once you're done, rinse off the cleanser and pat your face dry.
    Samantha Driscoll, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2021
  • Then gently place the tip of the cleanser bottle above your dog's ear.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
  • There are plenty to choose from, such as cleansers, serums, creams, scrubs, and more.
    Lacey Muinos, Health, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Clean the skin around the eyes twice daily with a gentle, non-soap cleanser like Cetaphil.
    Johnstone M. Kim, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2023
  • The cleansers are counter-safe, and the fragrance is Australian white grapefruit.
    Talia Abbas, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Thomas hopes that his palate cleanser will be a welcome respite.
    Marissa Charles, PEOPLE.com, 11 Feb. 2022
  • The duo kit includes a Pink Cloud cleanser and a Pink Cloud moisture cream.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 28 Oct. 2022
  • Now, the company is doing the same, but for a face cleanser.
    Esha Chhabra, Forbes, 18 Aug. 2022
  • Avoid harsh cleansers that can strip the skin of natural oils.
    Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Keep a medicated cleanser in both the shower and next to the sink.
    Angela Palmer, Verywell Health, 3 May 2023
  • It can be used to cleanse and hydrate the skin, as does with this cleanser from Costa Brazil.
    Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Wash them on a cloudy day to ensure that the sun won't dry the cleanser before you're done wiping.
    Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 20 Jan. 2023
  • This gel cleanser has a low pH, helping to balance your skin.
    Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2024
  • Those who are on the drier side should aim to wash their face only once a day with a cream cleanser.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 26 Jan. 2022
  • Unlike a cleanser, a face scrub shouldn't be used daily.
    Joseph Deacetis, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2021
  • This cleanser also works on many other surfaces in the home.
    Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2023
  • As for the rest of her routine, the 46-year-old keeps it simple with cleanser, sunscreen during the day, and retinol at night.
    Kayla Blanton, SELF, 3 July 2023
  • Other cleansers may need to be scrubbed with a brush or cloth to properly clean.
    Alyssa Rotunno, Travel + Leisure, 17 Nov. 2023
  • The Total Cleans'r is the first step of the Start'r routine and acts as a two-in-one makeup remover and non-stripping cleanser.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Feb. 2022
  • Think: a harsh cleanser or soap, shampoo, body wash, or lotion.
    Kathryn Watson, SELF, 14 Apr. 2022
  • The cleanser gives you a deep clean akin to a professional facial.
    Kristen Shirley, Robb Report, 13 July 2022
  • While the cleanser above is great for oil balance, this one feels like the true acne preventer.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2024
  • So the cleanser is definitely a favorite in the morning.
    Lindy Segal, Glamour, 4 Jan. 2024
  • And this would just be like slipped in right before your dessert, because answer like acidic and kind of a palate cleanser.
    Kira Bindrim, Quartz, 19 Apr. 2022
  • And the shots of crisp lakes and dense Canadian forests make Chefs vs. Wild the perfect palate cleanser after a long day at the office.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 7 Dec. 2022
  • For the second exfoliator, Mitchell used the Cleanse & Foam cleanser.
    Essence, 23 Sep. 2023
  • Similar to the aloe vera mask, the cleanser gently strips your skin of makeup and dirt.
    Lindsey Greenfeld, PEOPLE.com, 1 June 2022
  • Just apply your favorite cleanser to your face and use the Luna in circular movements.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Don’t let your expensive color treatments wash down the drain—switch to these gentle cleansers instead.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024

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