20 Best La Roche Posay Face Wash (2023 Updated)

I feel so fortunate to have found Toleriane Gentle Face Cleanser. I have been using mild face washes all my life and have always had normal skin with an oily t-zone. After contracting Covid, I developed pustular rosacea.

Unable to get in to see a dermatologist for several months, my general practitioner prescribed a topical antibiotic for spot treating the pustules. However, my face still burns, itches and is flaming red whenever I am outside or with the minimal amount of exercise.

This face wash instantly cools and soothes my inflamed face. It is not over-drying and I don’t even have to use a full pump per wash. La Roche Posay is recommended by top dermatologists all around the world and I can agree that this line of products has really helped calm my skin down.

For the past two years I’ve been using a very well known popular dermatologist recommended face cleanser for daily face cleansing and make-up removal. This particular cleanser has 3 essential ceramides & hyaluronic acid.

But the third ingredient in the ingredient list is cetearyl alcohol. Which comes before the ceramides. So this whole time I think I putting moisture in I’m really stripping my face with cetearyl alcohol.

I would describe my skin as 40 dry extremely sensitive, highly reactive , and rosacea for 5 years. I was recommended La Roche Posay by my best friend who was recommended by her dermatologist. Upon the very first use I immediately could tell a difference in the texture and smoothness of my skin.

I hope with daily use that my skin will remain calm and moisturized. It’s definitely worth trying.

Because I live in a hot and dry climate, i wanted to explore a hydrating face wash. On my first use the creamy, lotion texture made me a little skeptical about its cleasing ability. I’ve used another brand pre-cleansing oil for 24 years, so I followed with this face wash in place of my previous cleanser to compare results.

This somewhat thin lotion cleanser rinsed clean and left my skin feeling calm, comfortable, and supple without leaving a filmy residue. Absolutely no redness or reaction to my rosacea prone skin. I’ve used many drugstore to high end luxury brands designed for sensitive and very dry skin which left me with either an immediate burning sensation or a not quite clean feeling.

I love this product and have used it twice daily since my first use. Very affordable and fantastic results!.

I have been on tretinoin for 5 months now and my number one problem was my barrier was always compromised. I’ve tried all kinds of moisturizers and the last thing on my mind was changing my cleanser – I’d been using cleansers with surfactants.

I decided to try this and found that this is the only cleanser that did not make my face sting or burn. My skin is very dry because of retinoid and cold weather in Toronto. I was skeptical at first because I’ve heard that it leaves a film and that it feels like it’s not cleansing at all.

Little did I know that my was gonna LOVE it. I use it twice a day, I apply it on dry skin then massage it for a minute, rinse with water then wipe my face dry gently with a (very gentle) face washcloth.

It’s not stripping and my face does not feel tight after. Plus it removes light makeup and sunscreen! I pair it with Lipikar Baume (one of my LRP faves too) to protect my skin barrier!.

This is really a review for all of the Toleriane range as I use the cleanser and moisturisers. Every time my sensitive skin flares up I come back to these products and it calms down straight away. I then get confident and start using products with essential oils and wonder why I have to come back to this range again! Even within a few days my skin is no longer red and looks plump and normal.

I think you can use the cleanser with any skin although I have drier skin. The moisturisers suit anyone too. I use a fluid during the day and creme at night. The products also work really well with the Avene tolerance range.

I use to have really bad little lines on my forehead. they werent those long wrinkles that went across but little lines all over and I started thinking I needed to consider a retinol. I am so young, that I didn’t like the thought of using retinol.

I have also had really congested skin in my forehead to the point where I had to get benzoyl peroxide to try and get it out of my skin. I saw a video by susan yara were she explained dehydrated skin can look congested and tired and it hit me that the skin on my forehead was probably really dehydrated and the benzoyl peroxide was only further drying out my skin.

I tried this 3 times so far and wow! My congested skin literally went down within a few days. I have never seen my skin clearer! I also notice those stubborn lines are not as noticeable and my skin has never been this smooth! it is extremely hydrating this cleanser and I leave it on for a few minutes so my skin can absorb the glycerin ( its a humectant that helps to hydrate your skin) before rinsing it off and ppyling jojoba oil.

wow is all I have to say.

I bought this because my lifelong cleanser Cetaphil changed its formula and made it feel like my skin was on fire when I used it. I have rosacea and cystic acne that I control with topical medications.

I used the La Roche-Posay Purifying Cleanser once and will base my review on the initial experience. If you have sensitive skin like mine, you would know all it takes is one time to have a reaction. I’m happy to say my face feels clean and very soft with no redness or irritation.

My skin is oily but maturing, as I am 38. I have no tightness, so it does not appear drying. I used this in the evening after a long day. I was not wearing makeup except mascara. It seemed easier to take my mascara off with eye makeup remover after washing my face.

My mascara didn’t streak all over my face while washing it, either, which usually happens with Cetaphil, so this impressed me. The only thing I didn’t love was how the product felt while using it, though I’m sure it will take some getting used to using a new product after using the same one for more than a decade.

However I’m excited to see how this works long-term. I’d recommend it to anyone in the same boat as me, being super cautious about their skincare and just wanting a safe and effective product.

If you are new to skin care and need a basic cleanser for oily skin or are in need for a second cleanser in a two step cleansing routine, this product does the job. First off, even though it is advertised for those with oily skin I have found it works well for those with dry skin as well (I have combination).

It is just that the other product advertised for dry skin does not work as well for oily skin, this product on the other hand feels pretty universal. This product is however NOT FOR those who wear medium to heavy make up and want to use a single cleanser.

There are other cleansers out there that remove makeup and cleanse at the same time in one cleanser, go buy those if you don’t want to double cleanse or remove makeup beforehand using wipes or pads. If you wear very light makeup (meaning only foundation basically) this product can get rid of that just fine.

For everyone else, this is the cleanser you should get if you don’t want anything else in your cleanser (meaning you don’t need your cleanser to exfoliate, brighten, soothe, etc). It is scentless, does not have any active ingredients, and is formulated really well (I’m not going to go into detail about ingredients, but just trust me in that it is a good list).

As hinted at above, it also works really well as a second cleanser in a double cleansing routine, and as your cleanser after you remove your makeup with a pad or wipes. The highest praise I can give to this product is that it is super consistent.

I have used 3 bottles in a year (so each lasts about 4 months) and have found that all 3 bottles felt identical in there feel, use, and effect. I have added and removed many products into my routine throughout the year and have simply kept this cleanser and it has had no adverse effects on my skin no matter what I was cleansing off or what I added to my skin after my skin.

Having used it throughout the year, it also works just as well throughout the seasons not matter the ambient temperature in your house. I highly recommend everyone at least use a cleanser and moisturizer in their skin routine and this would be the best basic cleanser I would recommend to everyone.

Let me preface this review with the fact that I have tried A TON of cleansers. I have incredibly acne-prone skin and struggle severely with cystic acne and hormonal breakouts constantly. I’m incredibly involved with skincare and searched for a long time to find an effective, oil-reducing, fragrance-free cleanser good for acne-prone skin.

This cleanser is it. It’s my holy grail. It comes in a 13. 52 FL OZ bottle for about $15. It’s an incredible price for how much product you get. I’ve had my current bottle for about 2-3 months and I’m about halfway (I use it twice a day, morning and night).

It has a nice foaming action and is soap-free, sulfate-free, fragrance-free, and includes Ceramide-3 and Niacinamide (I’ve learned that Niacinamide is great for acne-prone skin as it brightens, clears, and smooths the skin.

It’s also great for soothing inflammation or dulling acne scars). My skin is nowhere near perfect, but this cleanser has helped immensely. I have combination skin (oily t-zone and dry cheeks) and this cleanser isn’t too stripping on the dry areas of my skin.

I really feel like my skin is less oily and my skin is getting cleaned. The hormonal acne is still there (which no cleanser can really help with anyway), but the whiteheads and blackheads I used to get (likely from an overproduction of oil on my forehead), are gone.

A small note is that I also use The Ordinary Niacinamide serum and the Elf Holy Hydration moisturizer. However, I attribute most of my skin’s positive progress to this cleanser. If you’re on the fence about it, just get it, I promise you won’t regret it! 10/10 recommend to everyone with oily/combination and acne-prone skin (I would try La Roche Posay’s other toleriane cleanser specifically for dry skin if you have dry to very dry skin).

I love and adore this product If you are like me and have some sort of combination acne like, cystic but also fungal but you don’t know what to do or have tried everything? This product is for you!! It took about five days of regular routine of this project as well as their other two (which I will mention) to clear my skin, this is perfect for sensitive skin like mine and combination skin as well.

I start off by using this cleanser, i foam it up a dime size amount in my hands and then I wash my face and under my chin/neck, I rinse off and repeat again just to really cleanse my skin. Then I dry my skin lightly and I go in with their step two toner, I take a cotton pad with a little amount and brush it all over my flared up areas.

After I use their step three benzol peroxide and lightly glaze some of the cream over my entire face(NOT EYES) This is just my nightly routine, in the morning I just wash my face with the cleanser or else it is too drying.

This product also lightened my acne scarring, please try this routine and keep up with it for at least a week and I promise there will be a difference in your skin. I also recommended their non-breakout dry sunscreen perfect for people who break out from oils! I hope you guys will find this helpful!.

I’ve seen overwhelmingly positive reviews of the Effaclar line and my experience was TERRIBLE so I wanted to share in case it helps someone else. I have acne prone, oily skin with hormonal acne here and there.

I had a few pimples around my jaw, so I thought I would give this a try. After a couple of weeks of trying this product (and the toner), my breakouts were 10x worse. I thought it could be purging because of the exfoliants so I continued using it for a month.

By this time my acne was out of control and in places I hadn’t broken out since high school (I’m 30 now). All around my eye brows, forehead, chin, jaws, you name it. Pimples were bloody and small bumps everywhere.

It started to really affect my self-esteem so I decided enough was enough. I stopped roughly a month ago and it got worse before it got better. I started using my normal cleanser again and waited it out.

The breakouts needed to go through a full regeneration cycle to get my skin back to how it was before. I can say I’m almost in the clear now after a month back on my original skin care routine and I warn you to be careful! Most of the negative reviews I’ve seen say that it burns a little but since there were none about really bad breakouts, I needed to share.

Hope this helps!.

The La Roche-Posay Effaclar Medicated Gel Cleanser with Salicylic Acid is ok as it does cleanse my skin but it does not “help clear my acne breakouts or target excess oil” as advertised. I have been using it consistently for 6 months at the time this review was written and I haven’t noticed any changes at all with my skin (it is not getting better nor worse).

For reference, I have combination (oily t-zone and normal everywhere else), acne prone skin. Also, I do not like the packaging. You have to flip the bottle upside down before you flip the top and dispense it or it will dispense way too much product.

You also have to flip the bottle upside down before you close the top or it will leak outside of the cap. I have tried many face washes and with similar and different bottle types and never experienced this.

Due to the nuisance of the bottle and the fact that it hasn’t done anything for my skin but cleanse it, I will not repurchase and would not recommend.

I’ve been faithful to LRP’s Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cleanser for a year, but I decided to try this one to see how this differs. While I LOVE the purifying foaming cleanser and while it’s been great at making my face feel fresh and clean, despite it being for oily skin types, I never felt like it did all that much for improving my acne.

Since they have an Effaclar version of it that uses zinc and salicylic acid, I figured why not try it, so I asked for this as a Christmas gift. While I’ve only been using it for two days, I’m already impressed.

This doesn’t foam as thickly as the toleriane cleanser, but it still foams well and creates a rich lather that was satisfying and wonderful and felt great on my sensitive, acne-prone skin. Sadly, unlike the toleriane cleanser, for some reason this isn’t scent-free, it has a floral/medicinal smell that is stronger than I’d like it to be, but it’s nothing offensive.

I’ll also admit that this feels a little bit irritating at first, but already my skin has adjusted to that, the next day I had little to no irritation. It is drying though, but as always with skincare, moisturizer is A MUST (I use LRP’s Lipikar AP+ lotion as a moisturizer, FANTASTIC stuff and since I use it only for my face, the big bottle has lasted me for almost a year!) The consistency is much thinner, so I have a feeling that this bottle (the 400 ml) will last even longer than the other one that usually lasts me 3 months.

I can see this lasting at least a month longer, so I’ll get even more bang for my buck if I decide to continue on with this! I have high hopes for this product because seriously, my skin so far in only two days just doesn’t look and feel so oily, and this also pairs so lovely with the La Roche Posay micellar water and my tretinoin.

And my breakouts, well, I haven’t had any, the one or two I had are GONE! So while this product isn’t perfect and has some of its flaws, the results in such a short time are AMAZING and I cannot wait to see if my skin will improve with time.

So if you have acne-prone skin (esp hormonal) give this one a shot like I did, it’s soo worth it!.

Listen, I’m acne prone, sensitive skin, combination-oily, late 20’s…. this face wash has helped me tremendously in the past THREE weeks. So, I was using CeraVe for the duration of that bottle. My skin was never good on that, but I watched a lot of YouTubers recommend it.

I would get a lot of bumps under my skin. It was just the face wash, but the face wash played a major role because after switching to this when it ran out, my skin was already starting to heal. It is drying, for sure, but it cleans my skin so well.

I wore a full face of makeup. I used the take it off by Clinique and then washed my face for 60 secs then 30-60…there was nothing on the white towel and that never happened before. I NEEDED A REAL CLEANSER.

Yes, you need a moisturizer too, but having combo skin, man, a lot of them are so disappointing and cause new breakouts under and on my skin. I use Stratia and that works for me, but it’s not SUPER hydrating—for combo/oily peeps.

In all, I’m not switching until my skin tells me. I’m testing out the toner as well and so far, no new breakouts! Anywho, have a beautiful day!.

I have oily skin especially around my t-zone as well as occasional red blemishes on my cheeks. I would often wake up with a greasy face and whiteheads dotted over due to the oil especially round my cheeks and forehead.

Since using this my skin has cleared up massively! My whiteheads and blemishes have reduced significantly and my skin looks overall a lot brighter and a lot less dull. My pores seem slightly minimised too so my face looks smother and it feels soft also.

I use this twice daily and sometimes have some slightly drying patches around my mouth but this is nothing serious and clears up after using moisturiser. I would definitely only use this if you have oily skin or if you have combination skin to be used a few times a week.

My skin looks so much more healthier and glowy since using this, so if you have oily, blemish prone skin, I would definitely recommend!.

This wash is so gentle and moisturing and really took my dry sensitive itchy winter skin back to hydrated and non sensitive. This wash does not remove make-up, I would remove makeup and sunscreen first with some micellar water.

One negative is that the packaging sucks. The liquidy wash just pours freely out of the spout, so you end up wasting a lot of product when trying to dispense. A pump would be much better for the consistency of this product.

I have to store mine upside down but still waste so much product when I try to use it. The lid and the tube near the lid also cracked for me after dropping it once, I wish I could get some replacement packaging.

I believe proper cleansing of the skin is the most important step in my skincare routine so I’m always excited to try a different face cleanser. I purchased the La Roche-Posay Toleriane Caring Wash because it is for dry skin, is soap-free and preservative-free.

It is also fragrance-free but I actually like a fragrance in my skincare products. \n \nThe cleanser is packaged in a large, white tube which holds 200ml of product. Information about the product and directions for use are printed on the back of the tube.

\n \nThe cleanser is enriched with the caring benefits of four active ingredients, niacinamide, glycerin and panthenol to soothe, repair and protect dry to very dry skin, and is formulated to remove impurities and make-up without over drying or irritating the skin.

\n \nTo cleanse my skin I slightly dampen my face and then gently massage the cleanser, which is light in consistency, all over my face to dissolve my makeup. I then use warm water and a makeup removal towel to complete the cleansing process.

The creamy cleanser leaves my face feeling soft and smooth, and not at all dry. Just comfortable, hydrated skin without that tight, squeaky clean feeling. \n \nI can totally recommend the La Roche-PosayToleriane Caring Wash to anyone who has mature, normal to dry skin like mine.

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Caring Face Wash comes in a tube packing which is so easy to use. The face wash is fragrance free and has lotion like consistency. I need a coin size amount for each use. As this is a cream cleanser, it does not leather at all.

It applied easily and rinsed well with few splashes of water. The formula is really very good, it is non sticky and hydrating. It instantly cleans my face, removes all dirt and impurities. It is a very gentle cleanser and does not strip my skin.

After each use my skin feels fresh and hydrated. This cleanser removes BB cream, blush or light makeup but it does not remove heavy foundation, waterproof eyeliners or mascara. For those who wear heavy makeup, they should use a strong makeup remover before using this cleanser.

\n \nI am using this cleanser for few weeks and I can see the difference. My skin feels silky soft and hydrated while redness is also reduced. It also helps to keep my skin hydrated. \n \nOverall, I really like this cleanser, the only dislike is its price as it is too expensive.

It is better to buy this during Priceline sale. I highly recommend it for dry, normal or/and sensitive skin beauties. \n.

In a desperate attempt to tame my cystic acne right before my dad’s wedding, I looked up different treatment options. Found this at the top of the list of a page developed by dermatologists. After the first use, I felt much cleaner in my skin.

Found this at a local Walgreens for $15. Which was cheaper than I had anticipated. I liked it so much, I later went to my local Ulta and purchased this little 3-piece kit. (They had the same one at Walgreens for the same price – roughly $30.

) With the first few uses of the wash, followed by the toner and spot treatment, my face was kind of on fire and tingled terribly. I figured it was due to the damage I had done previously, desperately trying everything to diminish these giant growths on my face.

After I purchased the repair lotion with SPF 30, ($22 at Ulta) and used it a few times to replenish the moisture I had stripped out of my face, I do not have the same burning or tingling sensations after using the wash or toner.

This kit has seriously sped up the healing process, redness and pimple size significantly diminished, no excessive dryness or scarring. I love it and will certainly use for the unforeseeable future. I have been using this for about 2 weeks now.

I did have another break-out this week but with only two this time. This kit has stopped it dead in its tracks. Mind you, cystic acne does take longer to heal, but it hasn’t gotten any worse.

I absolutely love this cleanser, I use it every single night for my night time regime. I got it for $15. 99 from ultra’s website but you can buy it on the brand’s site for a dollar less. I would not recommend using this if you have cystic acne.

I had really bad and inflamed acne for a while and using this cleanser alone didn’t do enough for me. I did not have cystic acne either. Salicylic acid is a betahydroxy acid (BHA) and is the main ingredient in this cleanser.

This is definitely effective but not using it by itself. If your acne is not so severe you could probably use it alone and it will clear up but in my own experiences I had to get on a prescribed astringent medication given by my doctor.

Using that along with the effacer cleanser has slowly been able to fight off my acne. Overall this cleanser is pretty amazing and is a great tool in controlling my acne. I love it and it is pretty affordable, you can’t beat it!.

I don’t say this lightly, but this product and brand not only changed, but also saved my life. I have been dealing with terrible acne for the past 5 years that has both been caused by hormonal changes (due to a medication I was on years ago) and also clogged pours.

I have spent hundreds and probably even thousands over the years trying different facial products to try to get rid of my acne, but to no avail. Before then, I have always had incredibly clear skin and not a single issue.

I was desperate. I was depressed. I hated leaving my house because my acne got so bad that even makeup wouldn’t conceal it but would rather just make it seem like I had a bunch of skin colored bumps on my face.

I even stopped seeing friends. I hated taking selfie’s and pictures with friends. Everything was just bad. Then I ran across a post about La Roche Posay, a long forgotten brand by me that I used to use back in High School when my skin was crystal clear and I decided to see what new products they would have.

To my surprise they had an entire line for acne. I read hundreds of reviews and saw that people were having luck with it and since I had nothing to lose because my skin was at the worst it’s ever been, I decided to order the Effaclar Medicated wash, the Adapalene cream to test them out and see if maybe they would at least help a little bit.

What came next was a shock to everyone. FOUR DAYS after washing my face twice a day with the Effaclar medicated wash and using the Adapalene cream, my acne began to clear up. It was like a holy moment in my life where I couldn’t believe my eyes.

A few weeks later and all but 2 spots on each side of the face had cleared up. Due to the mask mandates from Covid 19, my pores would still get clogged a little but nothing compared to how it was before.

I have since bought more products from the La Roche Posay brand and I couldn’t be any happier with them. After the 2 week mark, I purchased the La Roche Posay hydrating gentle cleanser, the lipikar lotion, the touleraine ultra moisturizer, the Effaclar duo acne treatment, the double repair facial moisturizer and also the Effaclar mat moisturizer.

Literally every single product I have tried has been an absolute God-send! All of their products are dermatologist tested and approved and they are non comedogenic which means they DO NOT CLOG PORES!!! My face would sometimes be a little dry after using the Effaclar medicated wash, the Adapalene gel and the Effaclar duo treatment, so I began using the touleraine ultra moisturizer in the morning because it feels light on my skin, and then the lipikar lotion on my face at night to get a good hydration going overnight! I love using the double repair facial moisturizer under a very light layer of makeup and the Effaclar mat moisturizer is an absolute holy grail item used under a full face of makeup because it also acts as a primer.

This is a really long review but I wanted you all to know that these products, while a little on the pricier side of daily skincare, are absolutely AMAZING and worth EVERY penny. Thank you so much La Roche Posay for saving my skin and bringing back the happiness and confidence that I lost 5 years ago.

The before and after pictures speak for themselves! This is a ONE MONTH DIFFERENCE.

Works well on my sensitive skin. Has brought alot of minor impurities to the surface of my screen in a purging process but has mediated so I do not have a break out because of it. I like it. After a month of use no more purging and it maintains clean looking skin.

Does not dry out my skin. I recommend for sensitive skin.

La Roche Possay’s Toleriane Caring Face is an excellent face wash especially if you have dry or sensitive skin. \nI have been using this face wash for almost a year now and started when I was pregnant – it is wonderful for sensitive skin! Now that I’ve had my baby, my skin is also terribly dry thanks to my hormonal imbalance and sleepless nights and has also become extra sensitive and sometimes red typically after exfoliating.

\nThis face wash is amazing as it provides the most gentle yet effective cleanse. I also double cleanse with it if i have any make up on. Its scent is neutral and leaves my skin feeling extra clean, soft, supple, well balanced and hydrated with no tight feeling.

\nAnyone of any age can use this amazing face wash although I definitely highly recommend it if you have sensitive, dry or red skin and if you are pregnant or postpartum. \n.

I have really loved this cleanser since my dermatologist recommended it to me a year ago. I have gone through more than a couple bottles and was surprised to find out that my skin did not react to this product (I have severely sensitive skin).

In fact, I think this product may have made my sensitivity decrease, especially on my oilier days. I definitely would recommend this cleanser to anyone—it doesn’t have any fragrance, its not harsh, it lathers, and it overall makes my face feel very clean.

This product is a great morning face wash. It makes your skin feel clean and soft, but can be a bit drying if you use too much. A little goes a long way with this foaming product, which is great because it will last a very long time.

Contrary to the inexpensive price tag, it really does leave your skin feeling luxurious. I absolutely recommend this to others.

I hateddd this product with my entire being. Not only does it have 3 or 4 comedogenic ingredients (at least the Canadian formulation does), it leaves you with this rubber like sensation on skin that is just so uncomfortable and unpleasant.

It does strip your skin and even though it’s giving you the illusion of “squeaky clean skin” it’s actually just depleting you of your natural oils. Although I must say I liked the cream to foam consistency but I would never repurchase this product.

It also caused more breakouts and irritation (of course since literally half of its ingredients have comedogenic properties).

The scent reminds me of warm vanilla sugar from bath and body works. It’s not super strong, but it’s very lovely if you ask me. I love the texture as well. It’s nice and light and doesn’t dry out your skin like most cleansers.

I use this in the morning on bare skin (no makeup) since it is gentle and I don’t need to clean off any makeup. I’m not sure how well it would do cleansing makeup off.

This cleanser is very nice. I guess I should have done better research as I’m not a huge fan of full-foam-to-face. I prefer a gel-to-foam upon and after contact with the skin, rather. However I gave it a try anyway and I love it.

The product says to apply to DRY skin, almost like a first-step cleansing oil. I did need two or three full pumps to cover my face well without it beginning to dry and soak in. I think the rinse is where this product sold me, because it left me really soft and not stripped or “pulled-tight.

” Gentle enough to use as a first-step in part of a two-step cleansing process but effective enough to be used as a cleanser itself.

I had no idea what to expect when I purchased this, but I like this company’s products. This turned out to be a real winner. It somehow foams into a very soft cloud which thoroughly cleanses my skin and leaves my face feeling clean and nourished.

This will be a lifelong cleanser for me. It lasts a long time and one pump is sufficient to clean my face. By the way, mine did come with a cap. I purchased my first bottle tow month ago and it is now make my skin prfect and I have at least a quarter of the bottle left [brand:la-roche-posay].

This might have been the product that saved my skin. I recently bought this product maybe about a week ago searching for a cleanser that isn’t harsh but has some properties that could cater to my combination kinda oily skin and this cleanser was the one! With the weather getting more humid and my skin care routine already having a lot of hydrating serums and oils I really didn’t need a cleanser that was too hydrating with a lot of add ons so this one was perfect.

It cleansed my skin very well and it’s a foam cleanser so it feels like it’s really getting in there. My face will start to break out if there is too much oil building up from too many hydrating products and this cleanser balances that out.

I would say if your face is super dry idk if this would be the best choice for you but you can try it out and what works will work! But after using this for a week my skin has cleared from the breakouts that were appearing because of too much products causing me to be over oily and now my skin is better then ever! This cleanser isn’t overly stripping not at all and that’s what I like! it gives you a nice cleanse but your skin doesn’t feel tight and dried out afterwards so it is perfect and it also has niacinamide in it which helps balance out the oil in your skin and other amazing benefits, so if you’re someone like me who doesn’t already have niacinamide in their skin care routine but would like it this cleanser makes up for that! In conclusion, amazing cleanser I’ll continue to use it I’m sure it will last me long and I hope this review helped you! :).

I love this cleanser. I received a sample of this to try from Walgreens. It has a creamy consistency to it, but it doesn’t feel thick when you’re washing your face with it. Easy to use, massage onto wet face, rinse off with water.

I feel like I get all of the cleaner off when I splash my face. I have a shiny t-zone and I have tried many products to reduce the shine, this is the first product that has actually worked. I was shocked, it wasn’t even for oily skin.

It’s also gentle on my skin, no redness anywhere. I have already bought and used my first bottle.

I received a sample of this product, but I had been using it for about a year before that. The most effective and gentle cleanser I’ve ever used. Removes makeup gently and doesn’t dry out my skin. It is an important part of my daily routine.

I think I have some problem with all LRP products. They simply irritate my skin. Including this cleanser. They all leave me dry and red. My skin is sensitive, but not THAT sensitive, so I don’t really understand where the problem is.

I don’t recommend this cleanser if you’re sensitive. Go and buy the First Aid Beauty Face Cleanser with oatmeal and licorice – it’s way better.

I had such high hopes for this product as the Cicaplast Baume has worked wonders for my dry, sensitive, acne-prone skin. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for this cleanser. It has a gel texture which I would generally avoid for dry skin, but I figured that if Cicaplast was great for me, then this would be too.

I usually wash my face for 60 seconds with my normal cream cleanser, but I could only wash it for about 20 seconds when using this as I could already feel it stripping my skin of oils. My skin felt dry and tight immediately after using it, but I didn’t think anything of it.

I applied Cicaplast Baume like I usually do after cleansing, and the irritation seemed to subside. However, I woke up the following morning with red blotches on my cheeks from using this product. Please avoid this if you have dry and sensitive skin.

I only found out after I used it that it contains SLS, which explains why it was so harsh. It’s definitely a no from me, but I will continue to use the Cicaplast Baume as it’s great for my skin concerns.

Cicaplast Lavant B5 is a wash I use literally from head to toe. I have an allergy to many things which are included in skin care ranges. It is complex and not understood by the manufacturing companies, who believe if it’s natural it’s okay.

It is not okay. I cannot tolerate rose oil or geranium oil to name just two and I cannot tolerate any spices. Unfortunately there is a Turmeric tidal wave at the moment, it appears in many items to do with skin.

So when I stumbled across Cicaplast Lavant B5 it was an absolute relief. My only fear is the ingredients list will suddenly change and I will have to search for something else.

I’ve been trying some La Roche Posay on the results of a products based on a poll I did on Influenster. I purchased this from Boots and got a great deal. This is a good gentle cleanser. However, it does dry me out in a couple of small patches on my face which I don’t think it’s meant to do.

It doesn’t really have a scent but when I’ve got some suds in my mouth washing it off it definitely has a horrid taste 😂 I’ve also used this elsewhere on my body and it is very gentle and non irritating as promised, I’ve used it as a shampoo for my scalp.

I wish they would put some instructions on the bottle for this though as I was unsure if it would leave my hair greasy, should I just apply to my roots scalp or my entire hair? Should I use another shampoo afterwards? Some guidance would have been very helpful! in the 2 weeks I’ve been using but this product along with the others has definitely helped dry my acne patches up and clear it slightly.

Would still recommend.

The packaging has changed on this product so it’s no longer the pump bottle. I was a bit worried after reading some of the reviews about this as I loved the product and it had been great for my skin! After using the new formula for a few weeks now there’s a couple of pro’s and cons: PROS: My skin hasn’t changed, it still works exactly the same! I actually prefer the new packaging too.

CONS: I’m not keen on the smell, the old formula didn’t really smell of anything but this definitely has a ‘scent’. It produces a bit of a foamy lather (so appears less ‘creamy’ if that makes sense) I immediately thought this would dry my skin out but it didn’t.

Overall, I am happy with the product, it still does what I need it to do for my skin (combination with the odd spot breakout) but if they were looking to improve it I’d say, change the smell and reduce the foaminess of the product.

I have used the original cleansing cream for about 4 years now and I absolutely adore it. I was saddened to hear that it had been reformulated. I was intrigued and gave it a trial run. I have combination skin and upon first use my skin felt squeaky clean and not in a good way.

My skin just felt zapped of all it’s moisture and then my skin started to break out. I knew my skin barrier wasn’t happy at all. I used this product in conjunction with the effaclar duo+ moisturiser that I absolutely adore.

I felt the two together were just too much for my skin so I use the moisturiser with the hydrating gentle cleanser. I really hope the original formula makes a comeback, it was my utmost favourite cleanser of all time.

I’ve used the Effaclar H Cleansing Cream in its previous iteration for years. It was my favorite cleanser: hydrating, gentle, and it didn’t break me out. The new formula is abysmal. It’s more of a foaming cleanser now, so it feels stripping.

My skin is drier than before, the barrier is compromised, and I’m getting spots daily when they used to be a weekly occurrence. Why they have added shea butter I will never know, as this is known to be comedogenic for many with acne-prone skin (yet it’s branded as ‘non-comedogenic’).

I really hope the old formula is brought back. Changed to Avène, whose Cleanance line has a similar product to the old LRP formula (non-foamy, no shea butter, not stripping).

I have used this product for about 3 years when I was struggling with acne. It didn’t help much. At least the way I expected. My skin always felt dry and acne remained. After changing to another product, I realized that the problem with cleansers for oily skin is that it usually removes all the moisture of one’s skin.

That’s not effective because one’s skin needs moisture. And when a product removes all of it, one’s body feels the necessity of producing more oil. Therefore, I personally recommend looking for other cleanser options.

I purchased this after trying another cleanser from the Effaclar line, the one that is more of a foaming gel cleanser. I loved that one so much but this one was reviewed more and seem to be more popular so I wanted to try it.

I didn’t hate it, but it gave me a tighter feeling after washing. My moisturizer was able to relieve that dry tight feeling so I had no problem finishing the bottle. A little goes a long way, the tube lasted about 7 months.

It really does foam up which is nice. It just left me feeling tight, as if I had used the wrong type of soap to go with the hard water I have.

I have tried almost every cleanser out there. I love this one because it has a nice creamy lather and cleanses well, removing all makeup. It’s noticeably clearing my pores and keeping oil at bay. It doesn’t dry out my skin like most acne cleansers do.

Just does an excellent job of cleaning the skin……. love it and highly recommend.

My skin FREAKED OUT after using this. I used it once every few days to acclimate, alternating it with my usual wash (I have sensitive-ish skin and have to be careful with exfoliants) then ramped to using it every day but just in the morning.

While I was ramping my skin felt tight but that’s uncommon with BHA/LHA products so I used extra of my usual emollient moisturizer and pressed on. After the first couple days of back to back (morning only) use my skin was flaking off, especially around my chin.

I’ve never experienced flaky skin in my life, and I’ve used plenty of salicylic washes and glycolic peels over the years. Stopped using Pigmentclar for a month, then tried it again and within a day my chin was flaking again.

Super disappointed as this is billed as a super gentle exfoliating cleanser. My skin hasn’t been the same since, I still struggle with flakiness on my chin months later. Tried posting a similar review on LRP’s website (gotta look out for my fellow sensitive skinnies) and they rejected it.

Not feeling so great about this brand.

Was very surprised how harsh this cleanser is, considering it’s from LRP and is marketed for sensitive skin. It’s VERY soapy, foamy and heavily fragranced. After using it for a few days my normal but slightly sensitive skin started peeling and it took weeks of rehab to calm it back down.

I know the cleanser was the culprit, as it was the only change to my routine. LHA is a type of salicylic acid, so I would avoid using it unless you have strong skin that tends to be oily. I would also avoid using it on days when you apply a retinol/retinoid.

It’s very drying and requires a good moisturizer afterward.

I’m confused by this product. It cleans my face so well that it feels dry and tight after use. Which I thought was going to be a problem because I thought it would cause my skin to produce more oil due to the dryness.

However, it doesn’t dry it out. It just makes me skin feel tight. I go in with a moisturizer following the cleanser and my skin feels balanced. This product definitely cleans, I have yet to see any brightening effects though.

Maybe with prolonged use. I have been using this for 2 weeks so far. I will continue to use the cleanser. You need very little to get a nice foaming cleanser to your skin. I am on the fence whether I will purchase this in the future.

I also would recommend this product to people with very oily skin because it strips the oil so well.

I got sensitive skin, especially around my eyes. At first it was tough to adjust in using this product. i used dry cotton pads but it hurt my skin, so i had to wet the cotton pads and then apply the milk onto them.

Works good in removing make up and leaves the ski moisturised.

It’s simply the worst. Believe me girls, buy something else, because LITERALLY ANYTHING (including ordinary face cream or soap or oil — let alone makeup removers) takes off makeup better than this thing.

It also irritates my skin, and I’ve never had this problem before.

Prior to this I used to use Micellar water to remove my makeup, but found it left my skin feeling a bit dry and tight. I bought this instead and I absolutely love it. It is so so gentle and leaves my skin feeling so soft and moisturised, yet also manages to remove all of my makeup.

Sometimes I get home early and want to remove my makeup, but find it a bit too early to do my full nighttime routine. Before when I used Micellar water, because it left my skin feeling quite dry I felt the need to immediately follow up with the rest of my routine.

With this I can happily go a few hours without doing the rest of my routine to absolutely no detriment to my skin. I’ve already repurchased once and will continue to do so.