Sprinkle some cleanser on the floor and let it sit for a while before you start scrubbing.
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This fragrance-free, non-comedogenic foaming facial cleanser gently lifts away dirt, oil and impurities without disrupting your skin's natural barrier.—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025 Just take your time thoroughly rinsing off the cleanser, as the acid can stain dark towels.—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 30 July 2025 For those who lean towards dry skin, Dr. Camp even suggests cleansing only once a day, or using water only as a cleanser.—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 17 July 2025 Benzoyl peroxide: Body washes and cleansers containing benzoyl peroxide kill skin bacteria that can lead to acne.—Carrie Madormo, Health, 16 July 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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