Avène Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
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Avene Tolerance Gentle Cleanser is made for skin that reacts to almost everything. It removes impurities and makeup without breaking your natural skin barrier. No rinsing needed, no fragrance, no harsh additives. Just clean, calm skin you can count on twice a day.
Key Benefits
- No-rinse formula: Wipe away impurities with a cotton pad. No extra steps, no water irritation.
- Barrier-safe cleansing: Removes makeup and daily grime without drying your skin or disrupting its natural shield.
- Instant redness relief: Avène Thermal Spring Water calms irritation on contact and keeps skin comfortable all day.
- Free from common irritants: No fragrance, no parabens, no silicones, no soap. Nothing your skin does not need.
- Ultra-minimal formula: Fewer ingredients mean fewer chances of a reaction for hypersensitive skin types.
- Morning and evening use: Gentle enough for twice-daily cleansing without stripping or sensitizing your skin.
Key Ingredients
Avène Thermal Spring Water: Sourced in the Cévennes mountains of southern France. This water is naturally low in mineral content. It soothes reactive skin on first contact. It visibly reduces redness and slowly rebuilds comfort over time. French dermatologists have relied on it for decades. It is what makes this cleanser genuinely safe for the most reactive skin types.
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How to Use
How to Use
Apply a small amount to dry or damp skin using your fingertips. Gently massage across your face, including around the eyes. No rinsing needed. Wipe away with a soft cotton pad. Use morning and evening for continuous cleansing and comfort. If using with retinol or actives, apply this first. Let your skin settle for two minutes before layering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avène Tolerance Gentle Cleanser safe during pregnancy?
Yes, this cleanser contains no retinoids, no salicylic acid, and no essential oil blends. It is fragrance-free and built on Avène Thermal Spring Water. It is generally considered safe during pregnancy. Check with your OB-GYN if you have specific concerns.
How long until I notice results with this cleanser?
Most users notice calmer, less irritated skin within the first few days of switching. Because this cleanser removes the trigger of harsh surfactants, reactive skin often resets quickly. Expect consistent improvement in redness and comfort within one to two weeks.
Can I use this cleanser before applying a retinol serum?
Yes, it is ideal as a pre-retinol cleanser. It is no-rinse and does not strip your skin barrier. This leaves your skin ready to absorb retinol without extra dryness. Apply it first, then wait a few minutes before your retinol.
Is this the same as the Avène micellar water?
No, this is a different formula. The Tolerance Gentle Cleanser is a milk-texture, no-rinse cleanser. It is designed for hypersensitive and reactive skin with a minimal ingredient list. Most Avène micellar products have more ingredients. This one keeps it as simple as possible.
Specifications
Specifications
- SKU: CP291946
- EAN / GTIN: 3282770204698
- Origin: France
- Weight: 15g
- Category: Gentle Facial Cleanser
- Brand: Avene
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Free US shipping on orders over $100*. Orders arrive in 3 to 7 business days, tracked. We accept returns on unopened products within 14 days of delivery. Damaged or wrong items replaced at no cost.
Why Paris Pharmacy
Why Paris Pharmacy
Paris Pharmacy is a French-American couple bringing authentic French pharmacy skincare to the US. Every product is sourced directly from French pharmacies, with real batch codes and original packaging. Two warehouses, Paris and Norco California, ship your order in 3 to 7 business days.
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