La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser, Hydrating Facial Cleanser With Niacinamide + Ceramides, Daily Face Wash…
Best for
Best for dry / sensitive
Amazon rating
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Based on 1 trusted source
Current price
$19.99
Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser is the consensus pick for dry, sensitive and barrier-compromised skin. Verified-purchase reviewers on lovelyskin.com and dermstore.com describe a creamy, fragrance-free texture that leaves skin feeling soft and calm rather than tight, and r/SkincareAddiction commenters specifically credit the niacinamide-and-ceramide ingredient deck for keeping skin hydrated through cleansing. The honest counterpoint is that this is not a unanimous pick.
What reviewers liked
- Repeatedly recommended in r/SkincareAddiction and r/Skincare_Addiction for dry, sensitive and eczema-prone skin
- Fragrance-free formula with ceramides and niacinamide cited by dermstore.com verified reviewers as calming
- 38k+ Amazon ratings at 4.6 provide a deep corroborating signal
- Cream texture does not foam aggressively, preserving the moisture barrier
Where it falls short
- High-trust r/SkincareAddiction threads include reports of stinging or burning on application
- r/Skincare_Addiction users note it does not adequately remove makeup or SPF on its own
- Some r/30PlusSkinCare commenters report unusual tingling or numbness around the mouth
- Pricier per ounce than several drugstore alternatives
Across the reviewers we read, the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser is the consensus pick for dry, sensitive and barrier-compromised skin. Verified-purchase reviewers on lovelyskin.com and dermstore.com describe a creamy, fragrance-free texture that leaves skin feeling soft and calm rather than tight, and r/SkincareAddiction commenters specifically credit the niacinamide-and-ceramide ingredient deck for keeping skin hydrated through cleansing.
The honest counterpoint is that this is not a unanimous pick. A high-trust r/SkincareAddiction thread flags that some users report stinging or burning, and an r/30PlusSkinCare post describes a strange numbing sensation on the lips. r/Skincare_Addiction commenters also note that it is not a real makeup remover and works best as a second cleanse. The trust-weighted read is that for its intended dry/sensitive audience the formula performs as advertised, but anyone with a heavily compromised barrier should patch test.
- Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser is a clinically proven daily face wash for normal to dry, sensitive skin that hydrates and restores the skin barrier while gently cleansing
- Formulated with La Roche-Posay prebiotic thermal spring water, niacinamide, and ceramide-3, this face wash gently cleanses skin of dirt, makeup, and impurities while maintaining skin's natural moisture barrier and pH
- Its gentle cream formula helps restore skin comfort and while protecting the skin barrier by retaining essential moisture, leaving the skin feeling comfortable and hydrated
- Soap Free; Oil Free; Fragrance Free; Non comedogenic; Allergy tested; Paraben Free; Dermatologist Tested; Clinically Proven
- Formulated with ceramides to restore moisture and a healthy skin barrier and niacinamide to soothe and visibly fade skin discolorations
I've seen/read a lot of great things about it, but some reviews have said it makes their skin sting/burn or break out.
My face tingles but my lips go completely numb! Weird cause my face feels clean and I like the cleanser..just a weird sensation on the lips!
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