Avène Cleansing Foam

Avène Cleansing Foam

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Disodium coco-glucoside citrate, Decyl glucoside + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Cleansing Foam”
Source: Avene USA

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, disodium coco-glucoside citrate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, sodium cocoamphoacetate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside

Disodium coco-glucoside citrateEffect: High~5–6.1%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~3.9–4.7%
Sodium cocoamphoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam~1.9–2.3%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprateEffect: High~0.2–0.4%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.15–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~3.9–4.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~1.9–2.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.2–1.5%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.45–0.65%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.15–0.25%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Water~14–17%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Disodium coco-glucoside citrate~5–6.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Decyl glucoside~3.9–4.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~2.4–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Sodium cocoamphoacetate~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam

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Citric acid~1.2–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Diglycerin~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Parfum~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Pentylene glycol~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium chloride~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Ingredient list view

Water, Water, Disodium coco-glucoside citrate, Decyl glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Citric acid, Diglycerin, Parfum, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Sodium chloride

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Shared key ingredients—6 of 72 of 72 of 7
Key difference—Xanthan GumCeramide NpAllantoin
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