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


5.0
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17 years ago

I've been through around 7 botttles of this product already. it's really good. the cleansing power is not that great but it is really soothing and comfortable to use. i use it after i have removed...

About reviewer (48 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBlack, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown



3.0
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17 years ago

Ideally, this is a great product for sensitive and reactive skin. My skin is very clog-prone, acne-prone, and dry and I bought this because of all the good reviews here, hoping that it would calm...

About reviewer (39 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Other

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

Creamy and ideal for my dry skin. Not pricey, easy to rinse off, leaves a nice soft feel and does not strip the skin. Not fancy or anything, but very good for an everyday moisturizing cleanser that...

About reviewer (15 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinVery Dry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen


5.0
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17 years ago

This cleanser works wonders on my skin. I do wash it off (not wiping away the excess as suggested), but it leaves my skin extremely soft and does not irritate. The film that is left behind...

About reviewer (36 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesHazel


5.0
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17 years ago

wonderful wonderful wonderful product. I have extremely dry and sensitive skin, and I've tried everything from Clarins to Clinique but everything was irritating my skin. until I found avene!!!!!!!...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

I don't normally use this unless it's winter and my skin is dried out, or i have bad allergic reaction w/ other products. When my skin is dry and under stress, this cream cleanser is very gentle...

About reviewer (31 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


3.0
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17 years ago

This is a recollection for my Avene splurge sometime back in 2003! Back then I had extremely oily skin, lots of congestion, comedones of all sorts - blackheads, whiteheads etc. I began experiencing...

About reviewer (231 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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17 years ago

This is a no-rinse, tissue off cleanser that removes the day's grime and makeup. I use this with a cotton pad and spread it all over the face. It feels extremely soothing, and oddly enriching,...

About reviewer (149 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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17 years ago

Overall, this seems to be a pretty good cleanser. I switched to this from Elemis Sensitive cleansing wash, and, considering this is a fair bit cheaper, it measures up pretty well. I have...

About reviewer (49 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinCombination

HairBrunette

EyesBlue


5.0
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18 years ago

I love this cleanser. I use it at night after cleansing with evoo, and this removes any excess oil, without the need for soap and water, as well as leaving my skin super soft. My skin is neither...

About reviewer (152 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

I have seborrheic dermatitis eczema on corners of my lips and sides of my nose.. i had so much problem and trouble using any other products till I went to a dermatologist and he recommended me this...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Medium, Warm

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

Great product for cleansing and removing make up from your face, eyes and lips while being very gentle and soothing. Excellent for my extremely sensitive skin. I massage onto dry skin and then...

About reviewer (46 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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18 years ago

Sorry, I have to agree with TinaGreece. My skin is sensitive, not overly sensitive, but this caused an intense burning on my skin - I really had to RUN to the bathroom, because it did hurt so bad....

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Curly, Fine

EyesGreen


4.0
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18 years ago

Great for sensitive skins - I've had no problems using it and it is so hard to find a cleanser which doesn't irritate.However it has a strange texture and looks a bit like snot which is a bit...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

Its a pretty good product. My dermatologist recommended it cos I had a minor surgery on my face and wasnt allowed to wash it for two weeks due to stiches. I used this then. It felt ok.. but...

About reviewer (33 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown


4.0
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18 years ago

I was skeptical about buying a product (especially a cleanser) that you apply and then tissue off (with no rinsing!) but I am hooked. It cleans my skin very well and leaves it nice and firm. I...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry

HairBlond

EyesHazel


5.0
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18 years ago

this is a good cleanser. it's better than their milk cleanser. this cleanser made my face clean just by tissue off. i don't feel oily or uncomfortable. i use it every morning and night. <p> i...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium

HairBrown

EyesBrown


5.0
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18 years ago

Ok, so this cleanser has some undesirable ingredients which is supposedly not good for the skin. But I have very very sensitive skin that breaks out at almost every kinda...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age

SkinOther

HairOther

EyesOther


5.0
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18 years ago

My skin has never looked better since I started using this. I have sensitive skin that is very dry in winter but is more combination in the summer.Doesn't irritate and effectively removes all...

About reviewer (3 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinDry, Other, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Other, Other

EyesGreen


1.0
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19 years ago

Not gentle at all. I just bought this cleanser today after finishing Avene's Gentle Milk Cleanser- which is FANTASTIC- but like to try new things. First of all, it made my face STING all over! And...

About reviewer (367 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Medium, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue