Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by Avene
Updated September 12, 2026
Fragrance-free, super gentle lotion cleanser praised for sensitive, rosacea-prone skin.
What the community says
This is a lotion cleanser targeting hypersensitive and rosacea-prone skin, praised for its soothing effect and minimal irritation. Users appreciate its gentle, low-foaming formula, though some find it leaves skin feeling tight or slightly dry. It is not ideal for those with dry skin needing extra hydration.
What this means for you
What people love
- Fragrance-free and non-irritating formula; a rosacea staple
- Gentle cream-lotion texture with minimal foaming
- Trusted cleanser for sensitive and fungal acne-prone skin
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Real Reddit threads — 80 mentions across 27 threads
Avene Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 27 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/tretinoin and 2 more, summarized.
“what worked was nothing but Avene tolerance cleansing lotion”
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“I wouldn’t even let water on my face.”
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“It took weeks of perseverance but my skin did eventually go back to normal.”
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“I would try the Avene no-rinse gentle cleanser”
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“w their thermal water spray and wipe off w cotton squares.”
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“It’s very soothing.”
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“I would recommend the avene gentle cleanser”
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“to calm your skin down”
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“this is what I use when my skin is irritated and red”
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“Avene’s Tolérance extremely gentle cleanser lotion is a good one too.”
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“gentle cleansers only please”
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“a good one too”
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“so I switched recently to Avene’s extremely gentle cleanser, and it’s a holy grail!”
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“Avene’s extremely gentle cleanser”
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“it’s a holy grail!”
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“the no-rinse cleanser in the morning (use cotton squares to remove excess)”
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“Try the Avene tolerance foaming cleanser at night”
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“along with the thermal water spray”
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