La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Face Cleanser for Dry Skin
by La Roche-Posay · skin_care
Editor's Take
For dry, tight skin, this is the rare pharmacy cleanser that earns its gentle name, though the back label is still old-guard petrochemical comfort.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.4 / 10
- Modern Tech: 7.2 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 6.3 / 10
- Sustainability: 4.5 / 10
The Verdict
Efficacy lands in the Excellent band: Glycerin, Ceramide NP, Niacinamide, and Panthenol make this a strong low-stripping cleanser for dry or barrier-stressed skin. Technology is in the Modern band too, with a cream-gel texture and thermal water base that feel more considered than a basic drugstore wash. The trade-off is the ingredient philosophy, since Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, and Disodium EDTA keep the clean and sustainability story mixed. A credible daily face wash for comfort and moisture retention, not a natural-leaning formula.
Full INCI list
Aqua / Water / Eau (La Roche-Posay Prebiotic Thermal Water), Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Propylene Glycol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polysorbate 60, Ceramide Np, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Edta, Caprylyl Glycol, Panthenol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Tocopherol.