66%
would repurchase
3.9/5
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description

The Extremely Gentle Cleanser contains parcerine, a new active that reduces skin reactivity. CALMS IRRITATION. Thanks to the naturally soothing and anti-irritating Avène Thermal Spring Water, combined with parcerine. CLEANSES AND REMOVES MAKE-UP. Its very gentle, plant-based cleansing agent prevents further irritation that can be caused by rinsing with water. HIGH TOLERANCE. Its formula is made with a minimum of ingredients selected for their extreme gentleness. The Extremely Gentle Cleanser is especially indicated for irritable hypersensitive skin. Very fluid and cool when applied, it leaves the skin clear and comfortable, with absolutely no sensation of tightness.

ingredients

AVÈNE THERMAL SPRING WATER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, SERINE, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, DISODIUM EDTA, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, o-PHENYLPHENOL, SODIUM CETEARYL SULFATE, WATER.

Reviews

Reviews


3.0
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8 years ago

This cleanser is advertised as being able to remove make up but it doesn't. Unless you are happy to go for 10 rounds of cleansing. It also says it doesn't require rinsing, yet it leaves an...

About reviewer (74 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Olive, Warm

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesHazel



1.0
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8 years ago

I seem to be allergic to something in this cleanser as I get red itchy bumps on my face when I use this. My skin isn't uber sensitive, but it is definitely reacting to something in this "extremely...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBrunette

EyesGreen


3.0
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8 years ago

Consistency is similar to cetaphil but has a lighter texture. Does not foam and has a light stinging effect on my rosacea. After cleansing for a whole month with this, does not reduce sensitivity...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairBlack

EyesBlack


2.0
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9 years ago

I really wanted to like this product because everything with it sounds so nice but unfortunately this is not good for my skin. I have very sensitive combination skin, prone for dryness and prone...

About reviewer (20 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


2.0
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10 years ago

I have dry, eczema sensitive skin so this should be perfect for me, but it isn't. I tried it out for a few weeks and I noticed my skin getting dry and flaky, after reading the ingredients I noticed...

About reviewer (500 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


5.0
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10 years ago

I mainly use oil/balm cleansers for removing makeup and cleansing at the end of the day, but I wanted a more gentle morning cleanser and something that was lighter. I've been pleasantly...

About reviewer (42 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther


4.0
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10 years ago

I bought this after seeing lots of YouTubers rave about it. My skin has got more sensitive over the years and I am trying to use skincare products that will not irritate my skin, which this one...

About reviewer (178 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesGray


5.0
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10 years ago

I'm on my second bottle of extremely gentle cleanser and I must admit, my skin has never been more beautiful. The most important tip that the SA gave me was to STOP using tap water on my face. I...

About reviewer (14 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

I've been using this cleanser for years now, so I think I've given it enough of a test to decide that I really, really like it. I first bought it because my skin had been hyper-sensitised by use...

About reviewer (103 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

EyesHazel


1.0
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10 years ago

Terrible ,terrible and terrible product,doesn't remove anything,leaves residue,burns my skin...I wish I had never bought it,even nivea cleansers are much better,it's extra gentle but burns my skin...

About reviewer (73 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinAcne-prone, Olive, Warm

HairBlack, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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10 years ago

In Spring time my skin got very sensitive so I tried using this Avene cleanser. Surprisingly even if I had to rub my eyes (to remove eye make - up) it did not irritate my skin. However I noticed...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesGreen


5.0
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10 years ago

I bought this cleanser because last two cleansers I bought (cerave and triderma cleansers) gave me a horrible rash and I had to get a steroid shot and pills. It is a great cleanser. Leaves your...

About reviewer (9 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlack

EyesOther


2.0
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10 years ago

Leaves a lot of make up on your skin Does not clean well.It is soft for the skin but that's about all it does

About reviewer (48 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBlond

EyesBrown


1.0
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11 years ago

My only reason for purchasing this was as shortcut to makeup removal in the evenings, as I'm notoriously lazy where this is concerned and am guilty of going to bed with my makeup still on. But...

About reviewer (694 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesGreen


3.0
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11 years ago

well... ive been using this cleanser for about a month now. It appealed to me as its an extremely gentle cleanser and i have very sensitive skin! I occasionally get a breakout and dont agree with...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair

HairRed

EyesBlue


4.0
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11 years ago

This is the first no-rinse cleanser I've tried, and I like it. My skin's become dryer over the years, so I need a more moisturizing cleanser. This slightly fragranced cleanser did the job well. Or...

About reviewer (50 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


2.0
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11 years ago

I have extremely oily acne prone skin, but I needed something to remove my eye makeup and the foundation around my lips, where I usually am drier. This is really nice and soft, no irritations....

About reviewer (222 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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11 years ago

I have really bad rosacea. Enlarged pores, redness so bad my nose looks purple. Because of the nose inflation I get constant white heads from the blood vessels. To top it off my oily skin...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Olive, Cool

HairBrunette, Other, Medium

EyesHazel


3.0
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11 years ago

My skin: when I started using this, my skin was quite dehydrated and irritated by a few previous products. I had a red, dry rosacea patch under my nose. But my cheeks were quite oily, with a few...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


2.0
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11 years ago

Since my skin was upset I thought I would try this one again, I remember briefly using it years ago. I like several of Avene's products so I thought it would be a good choice. However, it...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown