Customer Reviews

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Cream Cleanser for Combination to Oily Intolerant Skin (125ml) 4.22 Fluid Ounces

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Purifying Foaming Cream Cleanser was recommended to me a few years ago by an aesthetician. I have sensitive skin, slightly oily, and this is the only facial cleanser that does not cause a reaction on my skin. It comes out of the tube as a light cream -- you only need a very little bit -- it goes a long way and one tube lasts a long time. Wet one hand and rub your hands together to activate the foaming nature -- a very gentle, light texture. I can highly recommend this if you have sensitive skin.

Other cleansers have simply dried out my oily, acne-prone skin. As a woman in her 30s, I became frustrated that I could not control my skin. This cleanser eliminates my need for traditional acne medications such as salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, in addition to prescription medications such as Retin-A, antibiotics, and Accutane. I have never had better skin! After using this product for 8 weeks, I say that it is the best cleanser I have ever used. A small amount goes a long way and it foams up so nicely.

This is by far the best face cleanser I have ever used. It leaves my face clean and soft, not dry or course. It seems a little expensive for this small bottle, but actually this amount will last me almost a year!! You only have to use a tiny amount on your finger and it foams up and cleans like it is a handful of cleaner. I love this so much, I actually bought it and gave it to my friends as a Christmas gift and now they are hooked as well!

It is absolutely worth the money and I won't use anything else on my face. Enjoy!!

In the extreme sense of the words "oil free" it'll certainly do that. It'll take the oils off your hands in the shower when you wash with it. Now, my skin needs are not so extreme that I need this level of drying it out, but I can see where some might. It does as promised, though it just wasn't right for me, it'll dry out the skin. If you have combination skin like I do or seasonal (during the summer) excess oily, this isn't the product for you. This is something one with serious oil issues uses.

I'm a bit of a lotions and potions addict, and I've tried too many products for my sensitive, combination (dry/t-zone oily with blemishes) skin with a mild case of rosacea. A little goes a long way, it lathers nicely and never makes my skin feel dry and tight. Its unscented, doesn't smell funny and I am VERY sensitive to the smell of face products-it has no lingering odor at all. Now I no longer use any other cleanser...if I could only find a moisturizer I like as well!

I am not a review writer, but this product impressed me so much that I had to write one!

I am in my 20s and have always had really red cheeks. I never did anything about it because my skin broke out occasionally and was combo/oily so I only tackled those issues growing up and into early 20s. Once I discovered my redness was actually rosacea and my skin was extremely sensitive, I have struggled to find products that are "soothing" and "calming" but that aren't thick and goopy or clog my pores. This cleanser is wonderful!

I was nervous about the word "Creamy" on the label because that's a bad word for oily/breakout prone skin, but I thought i'd try it anyway. It not only is extremely gentle and calming, but it cleaned my face wonderfully! I wear makeup and I often have to wash twice to remove everything. This cleanser took it all off in one foul swoop! My skin was very clean, but not overly dried out and definitely not irritated!

I don't think this cleanser has a smell at all, and I have the nose of a bloodhound. I have had so many medicinal smelling cleansers for "sensitive skin" that make me want to throw up that I am really impressed with this one. Ingredient list is short (which is best) and it delivered exactly what it said it did. It doesn't necessarily "control breakouts" as it is not designed to do that, but it does work great for intolerant skin and it certainly didn't irritate my oily skin or clog my pores in any way. Once every two or three days i'll swipe on a benzoyl peroxide lotion on my breakout prone areas to keep them in check.

To be honest, my breakouts are less now with this cleanser than ever before. I don't know if the cleanser is doing that or not, but it's definitely not making them worse! I will be buying this again when I run out.

My skin has always been quite oily but super-sensitive. Benzoyl peroxide seems to be the main ingredient in most face washes designed for oily skin, and while it works in that it gets rid of my acne, it also leaves my face red and painful. Salicylic acid, found in most over-the-counter washes, just doesn't work.
This has been the only thing that's made a noticeable impact on my acne while still leaving my skin in tact. I'll still get the occasional monthly flare-up, but compared to how my skin was versus how it is now, the product is definitely worth it.
Plus, as other reviewers have said, a little amount goes a long way.

My dermatologist recommended this product to wash my face since I have very sensitive skin. It is wonderful, non-irritating and cleans wonderfully. I highly recommend it.

Though it smells a bit funny, it makes my skin feel clean and refreshed, and I haven't noticed any break outs. I would recommend it.

I have been using this product for a little over a year and absolutely love it. I sometimes have problem skin but less and less when I use the right products. This is a very gentle, unscented foaming cleanser that is very effective and kind to my skin. I used to think that when I was having a breakout I needed to clean my face with harsh....well, anything. There were times I thought that maybe battery acid would be a solution. I have read in many journals that when we over-clean or "strip" our skin the natural healing response is our body producing MORE oils. THIS IS TRUE. With Toleriane I am surprised about a pea sized amount foams very well and lifts any dirt or oil gently and does not rob my face of the necessary balance of natural oils needed for a healthy and clear complexion. My skin feels sooooooooo soft afterwards and creates a great canvas for the skin care products I use. I recently read that the product you use to clean your face should leave your skin feeling soft not dry or tight. This is the product and it is perfect for all skin types. Once you have clean skin, you can apply whatever products you need to correct your own problems if you have any. I am 46 years old but I believe this would also work on younger skin with acne or even older dry skin since it is so gentle. HERE'S the bonus.....I paid about half on line as they charge at the spa. Great product - excellent price:)