Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
Updated August 19, 2026
Creamy ceramide and niacinamide cleanser for sensitive, dry, and reactive skin; stings some.
What the community says
This creamy, non-foaming cleanser includes ceramides and niacinamide for hydration and soothing. It’s favored by many with dry, sensitive, or rosacea-prone skin and used with tretinoin. Some users report it stings or causes redness, especially those sensitive to niacinamide.
What this means for you
What people love
- Ceramide-rich, hydrating, and supports skin barrier repair
- Suitable for sensitive, rosacea, or eczema-prone skin
- Pump bottle offers easy, mess-free dispensing
Watch out for
- Contains niacinamide, which may sting or irritate sensitive/reactive skin
- Low cleansing power may require double cleansing to remove makeup or sunscreen
- Some users find it leaves a residue or feels heavy; can cause breakouts
Product details
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Real Reddit threads — 352 mentions across 17 threads
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 17 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/tretinoin and 5 more, summarized.
“La roche posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser for Dry Skin”
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“So I cleanse at night only and then I do all the other steps both morning and night.”
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“New routine:”
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“AM - La Roche Posay hydrating cleanser”
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“PM (Tret every other day) - La Roche Posay hydrating cleanser”
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“what has been kept the same is def the cleanser, azelaic acid, and the moisturizer”
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“I use either LPR milky moisturizing cleanser or LRP Toleriane Hydrating Gentle cleanser.”
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“Sometimes I'll follow with TO amino acid B5 serum.”
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“Then I'll wait 10-15 minutes and then apply tret.”
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“Morning”
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“La Roche Posay Gentle Hydrating Cleanser”
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“Skin Break days (usually 2-3 times a month)”
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“La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser (normal to dry skin) for face wash”
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“The cetaphil one is also good, but this seemed to help even more imo”
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“here are the products I've found that really work for me”
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“PM routine:La Roche Posay Toleriane Hydrating Cleanser”
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“After washing my face, I fill a small bowl with bottled water”
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