Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
by Avene
Updated September 3, 2026
No-rinse cream cleanser for sensitive, rosacea-prone skin; can feel drying to some.
What the community says
A cream-like, extremely gentle cleanser that suits sensitive and rosacea-prone skin well. It primarily functions as a no-rinse formula applied with a cotton pad. Some users find it drying or pore clogging, making it unsuitable for everyone.
What this means for you
What people love
- No-rinse cream cleanser reduces irritation during cleansing
- Fragrance-free and niacinamide-free formula for sensitive skin
- Trusted by many with rosacea and sensitive skin
Watch out for
- Can cause dryness and tightness on some skin types
- May clog pores and cause breakouts in certain users
- Some report less effective cleansing on damp skin or makeup removal
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Real Reddit threads — 76 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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