What the community says
Pros
- Minimalist, preservative-free formula—ideal for sensitive/rosacea skin
- Effective as a no-sting AM cleanser even post-exercise
- Comparable to OG Cetaphil but lighter and less irritating
Cons
- Can slide off or be ineffective if applied on damp skin
- Some users report heaviness causing milia/comedones
- Not suitable for everyone—reports of burning or worsening barrier issues
Product details
Use caution
Skin type data limited
Commonly Used With
Where to buy
Available on Amazon
From the threads
Source threads
r/scacjdiscussionMentioned
95 pts · 34 comments
“Check out the Avene Extreme Tolerance Emulsion.”
“It’s pricey but it has so few ingredients and no preservatives”
r/SkincareAddictionIn routine
94 pts · 78 comments
“Avene’s Tolérance extremely gentle cleanser lotion is a good one too.”
“Hi I used to use and love this cleanser too!”
r/30PlusSkinCareIn routine
78 pts · 46 comments
“so I switched recently to Avene’s extremely gentle cleanser, and it’s a holy grail!”
“I initially used Cetaphil’s gentle cleanser but realized it had Niacinamide and it makes me breakout”
“a use of a gentle cleanser!!!!”
“I switched recently to Avene’s extremely gentle cleanser, and it’s a holy grail!”
“Avene’s extremely gentle cleanser”
r/tretinoinPositive impact
26 pts · 49 comments
“I adore the Avene Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser.”
“It’s perfect for me for an am cleanse after exercising.”
“Sensitive skin girlie here who also uses tret 0.025%.”
“I adore the Avene Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser.”
“It feels like the OG Cetaphil formula.”
“It’s perfect for me for an am cleanse after exercising.”
r/RosaceaIn routine
14 pts · 24 comments
“For the past month I have been introducing a cleanser for the first time (Avene Tolerance Extreme cleanser) at night only”
“I also use a non soapy cleanser like a cleansing balm.”
“my skin was super inflamed when I was diagnosed, I couldn’t even tolerate a moisturizer”