Cleansing Foam — Reddit Reviews
by Avene
Updated October 13, 2026
Gentle foaming cleanser that removes sunscreen without tightness; fragrance may sting reactive skin.
What the community says
A low-foam cleanser built for twice-daily use, with glycerin and mild glucoside surfactants for removing sunscreen without the squeaky aftermath. It fits oily, rosacea-prone routines, yet parfum and one reported burning episode make patch-testing sensible.
What this means for you
What people love
- Non-stripping foam for oily, acne-prone skin
- Barrier-friendly during rosacea flares
- Cleans lashes and light makeup without irritation
Watch out for
- Parfum may sting reactive skin
- One user reported a burning sensation
Product details
Skin Type
Product Traits
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 18 mentions across 11 threads
Avene Cleansing Foam on Reddit, in one place — 11 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/Rosacea and 1 more, summarized.
“I’ve been using the Avene Gentle Foaming Cleanser for ages now, never had any issues or irritation from it”
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“I use it to remove light makeup and clean my eyelashes too. Love it!”
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“Avene Cleansing Foam (this one I used almost the entire time because it is so gentle, and I knew it wasn’t causing the flares, it was the other products).”
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“This helped to heal my skin barrier”
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“I do use it both morning and night!”
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“I replaced all these products with : Avene cleansing foam...”
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“my skin has been thanking me.”
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“i don’t wake up with new active ones.”
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“I love the Avene Cleansing Foam.”
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“It’s never made my skin feel tight or dry, never caused any irritation.”
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“it IS cleansing enough for my oily and acne prone skin to feel clean and avoid breakouts.”
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“For me, a gentle, unscented face wash (I like the Avene Cleansing Foam)”
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“Cicaplast broke me out and made it worse, as did any heavy or super moisturising moisturizer.”
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“For stubborn, super stingy/burny irritated areas, Protopic helped my skin get back to normal very quickly.”
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“AM: - Avene Cleansing Foam”
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“PM: - Avene Cleansing Foam”
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“for sensitive skin, the simpler the better!”
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