Avène Tolerance Control Extremely Gentle Cleanser for Very Sensitive Skin
Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Coco-glucoside + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Sweep away your makeup with the Avène Tolérance Control Extremely Gentle Cleanser for Very Sensitive Skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetrimonium bromide, coco-glucoside, sodium cetearyl sulfate) 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: coco-glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
2 of 2 community members would buy it again.
It is a fantastic product. Best cleanser I have ever used, and does not irritate my sensitive skin. Will buy it again when I run out.
Can be drying if you already have dry skin
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cetearyl alcohol~6.1–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholAquaphilus dolomiae extract filtrate~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineCaprylyl glycol~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCetrimonium bromide~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Also helps to preserve products
More about Cetrimonium bromideCoco-glucoside~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideDisodium phosphate~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateHydroxycapric acid~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium oxide~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium phosphate~0.3–0.7%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.5%
Sodium cetearyl sulfate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium cetearyl sulfateSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Tromethamine~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Aquaphilus dolomiae extract filtrate, Arginine, Caprylyl glycol, Cetrimonium bromide, Coco-glucoside, Disodium phosphate, Hydroxycapric acid, Magnesium oxide, Potassium phosphate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Sodium hydroxide, Tromethamine
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AvèneTolerance Control Extremely Gentle Cleanser for Very Sensitive SkinYOUR PRODUCT | EucerinDermatoClean Mild Cleansing Milk | Liz EarlePro-Biotic Balancing Milk Cleanser | UriageXemose Gentle Cleansing Syndet Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 30% | 29% |
| Price | — | $11.77 | $22.91 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate | Oatmeal Extract | Ceramide Ns |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate journals.sagepub.com
- 4Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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