Cleanance Cleansing Gel — Reddit Reviews
by Avene
Updated August 5, 2026
Soap-free gel that balances cleansing without heavy foam
What the community says
Soap-free cleanser with a focus on acne-prone skin that many find effective but prone to leaving dry, tight, or irritated feelings especially on sensitive or dry skin types.
What this means for you
Backed by 10 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Soap-free gel that balances cleansing without heavy foam
- Preferred by some over popular foaming gels for mild acne-prone skin
- Commonly used twice daily in acne and sensitive skin routines
Watch out for
- Frequently reported to cause dryness and tightness after use
- Can exacerbate dehydration, especially when layered with tretinoin
- Sometimes deemed too harsh for very sensitive or dry skin, leading to redness or irritation
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Real Reddit threads
Avene Cleanance Cleansing Gel on Reddit, in one place — 10 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 4 more, summarized.
“And, of course spf 50 (Avène Cleanance, since I am prone to acne).”
Positive
“basic CeraVe moisturizing cream) and spf of course (Avène Cleanance, since I am prone to acne).”
Positive
“I am using Avéne cleanance spf now”
Positive
“Routine on tretinoin days:”
Positive
“Wash face w avene cleanance”
Positive
“like there’s no big sexy trendy names, i have been using the same soap and moisturiser for the last 10 years”
Positive
“AM: Avene cleanance”
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“PM: Avene cleanance”
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“my current routine is: Avene Cleanance gel wash morning and evening”
Positive
“Avene Cleanance gel wash morning and evening”
Positive
“Avene cleanance gel cleanser”
Mentioned
“Here what I use for double cleanse:”
Mentioned
“I choose whatever that comes to my mind during shower lol”
Mentioned
“Face washes that I have not reacted to: Avène Cleanance Gel”
Positive
“(but it left my skin feeling tight)”
Positive
“The French brands (Avene, LRP) are good bets for sensitive, reactive skin.”
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