
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser — Reddit Reviews
Updated October 23, 2026
Niacinamide and ceramide NP support barrier care for dry, reactive skin; weak makeup removal.
What the community says
A creamy, non-foaming cleanser with niacinamide and ceramide NP, built for dry or sensitized routines around tretinoin. It leaves less tightness for many users, though oily skin, heavy sunscreen wearers, and makeup users may need a first cleanse.
What this means for you
Backed by 25 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 5 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Niacinamide plus ceramide NP for barrier support
- Creamy, non-foaming wash for dry, sensitive skin
- Tretinoin-friendly; less dryness and peeling
Watch out for
- Low cleansing power; sunscreen and makeup often need a first cleanse
- Niacinamide stings some rosacea-prone, reactive skin
- Formula-change complaints include burning, tightness, and dryness
Product details
Use caution
Product Traits
Key Ingredients
How to use it
From Reddit routinesWhere to buy
What the science says vs. what Reddit says
Acne
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 6 studies tested it directly. See all 17 studies
On Reddit: Oily-skin users reach for it because it cleans gently without leaving them feeling oily. 8 mentions
Hyperpigmentation
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 4 studies tested it directly. See all 17 studies
What the studies found
- All 4 studies that tested it directly found it helped fade dark spots or patches
- It reduced facial dark spots better than a moisturizer without niacinamide
- Women with chloasma saw darker patches improve more when nicotinamide was added to salicylic acid
- Studies also found facial skin looked lighter as dark spots faded
Skin Barrier
Some evidence
Ceramides: 2 studies tested it directly. See all 15 studies
On Reddit: Day-and-night cleansing stays in the routine until inflammation calms down. 15 mentions
Both ingredients for skin barrier
Ceramides Some evidence
Niacinamide Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
1 study tested it directly. See all 17 studies
Anti-Aging
Some evidence
Niacinamide: 2 studies tested it directly. See all 8 studies
Eczema
Not proven yet
Few or mixed studies. This claim isn't established.
Ceramides: 5 studies tested it directly. See all 13 studies
What the studies found
- The results were split, so there is no clear answer yet on whether ceramides help eczema
- Some studies found ceramide creams improved eczema symptoms
- Some studies found ceramides worked about as well as other moisturizers, not better
- One study found a ceramide moisturizer helped the skin hold more water
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 604 mentions across 25 threads
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser on Reddit, in one place — 25 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 5 more, summarized.
“La roche posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser for Dry Skin”
Positive
“So I cleanse at night only and then I do all the other steps both morning and night.”
Positive
“New routine:”
Positive
“LRP Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser”
Positive
“I take off my eye makeup with La Roche Posay gentle cleanser”
Positive
“La Roche Posay gentle cleanser”
Positive
“I have really really sensitive skin and have to really baby it.”
Positive
“AM - La Roche Posay hydrating cleanser”
Positive
“PM (Tret every other day) - La Roche Posay hydrating cleanser”
Positive
“what has been kept the same is def the cleanser, azelaic acid, and the moisturizer”
Positive
“I use either LPR milky moisturizing cleanser or LRP Toleriane Hydrating Gentle cleanser.”
Mentioned
“Sometimes I'll follow with TO amino acid B5 serum.”
Mentioned
“Then I'll wait 10-15 minutes and then apply tret.”
Mentioned
“PM: LA Roche Posay toleriane gentle hydrating cleanser”
Positive
“La Roche Posay Toleriane Gentle Cleanser”
Positive
“The only face wash to work for me”
Positive
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