La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Wash for Oily Skin
by La Roche-Posay · skin_care
Editor's Take
Amino acid surfactants and Ceramide NP at the top, ethoxylated thickeners and Propylene Glycol in the base , gentle on skin, less gentle on clean-beauty ideals.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.2 / 10
- Modern Tech: 6.8 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 6.8 / 10
- Sustainability: 7.9 / 10
The Verdict
This cleanser delivers strong efficacy (8.2) by pairing mild amino acid surfactants with Niacinamide and Ceramide NP, a rare move for a mass-market foaming wash targeting oily skin. The formula earns its good sustainability band (7.9) despite relying on Propylene Glycol and ethoxylated thickeners in the base. Modern technology (6.8) shows up in the prebiotic thermal water base and biomimetic lipid system, though the ethoxylated formula keeps it from feeling competently constructed. Worth it for daily cleansing when you want real barrier support without the stripping.
Full INCI list
Aqua/Water/Eau (La Roche-Posay Prebiotic Thermal Water), Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Chloride, Ceramide Np, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Edta, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Acrylates Copolymer.