cleanser

Thân thiện

She uses a gentle cleanser to wash her face at the sink.

Definition

Noun A substance or preparation used for cleaning something, especially for removing dirt, oil, or impurities from a surface, typically the skin.

Usage

A "cleanser" is a product specifically formulated for cleaning. It is most commonly used to refer to a liquid, gel, or cream applied to the face or body to remove impurities. It is a more specific term than the general word "cleaner."

Examples

• Noun:
  • She uses a gentle facial cleanser every morning and night.
  • This cleanser is effective at removing makeup.
  • The bathroom cleanser removed the hard water stains from the shower door.

Advanced Usage

• "Deep cleanser": A cleanser designed to provide a more thorough cleaning, often used for pores.
  • I use a deep cleanser once a week for a more thorough pore cleansing.
• "Makeup cleanser": A cleanser specifically formulated to dissolve and remove cosmetics.
  • A good makeup cleanser is essential for healthy skin.

Variants and Related Words

• Cleanse (verb): To make thoroughly clean.
  • Cleanse your face before applying the treatment.
• Cleaning agent (noun phrase): A more general term for any substance used for cleaning.
• Detergent (noun): A water-soluble cleansing agent, often synthetic, used for laundry or washing dishes.

Synonyms

• Cleaner
• Wash
• Scrub (when referring to a product with exfoliating particles)

Antonyms

• Contaminant
• Pollutant
• Soil (as a noun meaning dirt)

Related Phrases

• Skin cleanser: Specifies a cleanser intended for use on the skin.
  • Choose a skin cleanser suited to your skin type.
• Cleansing routine: The regular practice of using cleansers and other products to clean the skin.
  • A consistent cleansing routine is the foundation of good skincare.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a preparation used in cleaning something

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cleansing agent
• cleaner