La Roche Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser ingredients

What is in Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser?

• Water, identified as La Roche Posay prebiotic thermal water
• Glycerin
• Niacinamide
• Ceramide NP
• Panthenol, also called vitamin B5
• Tocopherol, also called vitamin E
• Coco Betaine
• Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
• Propylene Glycol
• Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
• Polysorbate 60
• Sodium Chloride
• Caprylyl Glycol
• Disodium EDTA
• T Butyl Alcohol

These ingredients are grouped for readability, not presented as a concentration ranking. The formula description calls the ceramide ceramide 3, while the ingredient list names it Ceramide NP. Niacinamide and panthenol are both listed; the amounts of individual ingredients are not specified.1

Who is this cleanser for?

Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser is a daily cream face wash for normal to dry, sensitive skin. It cleanses dirt, makeup and impurities while maintaining the skin's natural moisture barrier and pH. The formula is intended to retain moisture and leave skin feeling comfortable and hydrated.1

The cleanser appears in the National Eczema Association's Seal of Acceptance directory. If you have eczema or sensitive skin, check the ingredients for your known irritants or allergens. Ask your healthcare provider about a specific ingredient concern or whether the cleanser suits your condition.1

Is Toleriane Dermo Cleanser the same formula?

No. The South African Toleriane Dermo Cleanser lists water, ethylhexyl palmitate, glycerin, dipropylene glycol, carbomer, sodium hydroxide, caprylyl glycol and ethylhexylglycerin. Its listed formula does not include niacinamide or ceramide NP. Dermo Cleanser has a soft, milky lotion texture, despite a name that sounds more like office equipment.2

La Roche Posay allows Dermo Cleanser to be rinsed off or removed with cotton or tissue. Those optional rinse directions belong to Dermo Cleanser, not Hydrating Gentle Cleanser. Match the full product name before using either the ingredient list or the directions.2

How should you cleanse sensitive skin?

For sensitive skin generally, avoid turning cleansing into a thorough scrub with hot water and washcloths. Harsh cleansing can remove the skin's protective lipids, or surface fats. Hard water can add irritation, and even a face wash intended for sensitive skin can leave stinging, tightness or redness. These are general cleansing considerations, not specific outcomes from this formula.3