An absorbent liquid skin cleanser includes a quantity of hollow cellulose particles, a quantity of absorbent minerals, and a quantity of surfactants to remove oil, dirt, and grease from the skin of a user through absorption. The quantity of hollow cellulose particles, the quantity of absorbent minerals, and the quantity of surfactants are suspended in a quantity of water as a transfer medium. The viscosity of the quantity of water is increased through mixing a quantity of thickening compound. The increased viscosity allows the user to effectively lather the absorbent liquid skin cleanser on the users skin to remove most contaminants.