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Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser vs CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser: which is better?
Both are gentle, but one is more rosacea-centered while the other is a broader barrier-repair staple.
The quick answer
Depends what you need
- Rated higher: Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser — 91 vs 81 nextscore
- Better for redness/irritation: CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
- More reviewed: CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser — 469 vs 61 verdicts
Avene suits hypersensitive, rosacea-prone skin; CeraVe suits dry, barrier-stressed skin that wants ceramides and glycerin.
Choose Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser if
- you want a fragrance-free, niacinamide-free option
- your skin flares easily with rosacea or sensitivity
Choose CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser if
- you want ceramides and glycerin
- your skin is dry or barrier-stressed
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At a glance
| Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser | CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser |
|---|---|
| — | $0.02/ml |
| 91 · 61 verdicts | 81 · 469 verdicts |
| — | Redness/Irritation |
| — | Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid |
What Reddit says
Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser
What Reddit likes
- Rosacea fave for flare-prone skin
- Creamy, low-surfactant texture
- Fragrance-free and niacinamide-free
Watch out for
- Can feel drying or tight on already dry skin
- Some people get congestion or pore-clogging
- Not enough for makeup or SPF unless used carefully
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser
What Reddit likes
- Barrier-friendly ceramides and glycerin
- Non-foaming, zero-frills reset cleanser
- Strong match for dry, tret-stressed skin
Watch out for
- Leaves a film for a lot of oily or combo skin
- Can sting or burn when your barrier is already wrecked
- Breakouts and clogged pores are a real complaint
Compare full ingredient lists · 2 in common
In both · 2
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Potassium Phosphate
Only in Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser · 13
- Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua)
- Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract Filtrate
- Arginine
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Cetrimonium Bromide
- Coco-Glucoside
- Disodium Phosphate
- Hydroxycapric Acid
- Magnesium Oxide
- Sodium Benzoate
- Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Tromethamine
Only in CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser · 22
- Aqua / Water / Eau
- Glycerin
- PEG-40 Stearate
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Ceramide NP
- Ceramide AP
- Ceramide EOP
- Carbomer
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Cholesterol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Disodium EDTA
- Dipotassium Phosphate
- Tocopherol
- Phytosphingosine
- Xanthan Gum
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Polysorbate 20
- Ethylhexylglycerin