La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Foaming Gel for oily skin
Glycerin
Ceramide Np
Niacinamide
Coco-Betaine
Complex Amino Acid
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily skin; other cleansers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for your oily skin as niacinamide helps with seboregulation and inflammation, though stronger oil-controlling ingredients are absent.
- Glycerin and coco-betaine provide general hydration and cleansing benefits, supporting your skin without specifically targeting oily shine.
- The product is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like niacinamide.
How to apply
- Use your cleanser AM and PM every day to keep your skin fresh. Always make sure to follow with a good SPF in the morning.
- Apply your cleanser as the first step in the morning or the second step in the evening before your toner.
- Gently massage a small amount onto your face using circular motions, then rinse well with water .
- You can apply this cleanser safely on damp skin for a refreshing and easy wash.
- Avoid getting the product directly into your eyes and stop use if irritation occurs.
People Say
★4.7Overall rating based on 3.4k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, users with sensitive, combination, and dry skin highly recommend this cleanser for its effective makeup and impurity removal without stripping moisture. Most users find it gentle and hydrating, though a small number report eye irritation or dryness, especially those with very reactive skin.
Highlights
Non-stripping & hydrating Mostly Mentioned
- “soft”
- “comfortable”
- “never tight”
- “squeaky dry”
Effective makeup removal Often Mentioned
- “stubborn makeup”
- “mascara”
- “sunscreen”
Gentle on sensitive skin Often Mentioned
- “calms redness”
- “no irritation”
- “reactive skin”
Improves skin clarity Sometimes Noted
- “reduced breakouts”
- “cleared whiteheads”
- “smoother texture”
Pleasant texture Sometimes Noted
- “gel-to-foam”
- “lathers well”
- “luxurious”
- “refreshing”
Eye irritation Sometimes Noted
- “stings eyes”
- “burns”
Drying for some Rarely Noted
- “too drying”
- “tightness”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “pump breaking”
- “dispensing too much product”
Skin reactions Rarely Noted
- “redness”
- “tingling”
- “breakouts”
Unpleasant scent Rarely Noted
- “chemical”
- “plastic-like”
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Questions and answers
How well does Toleriane Hydrating Foaming Gel work for oily skin?
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Foaming Gel offers moderate suitability for your oily skin because niacinamide helps balance oil and calm redness, though stronger oil-controlling ingredients are absent. It cleans and hydrates safely without causing irritation, but an oily skin type needs stronger ingredients that target shine and control excess oil directly, such as salicylic acid, probiotics, and multiple ceramides.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for oily skin?
Niacinamide helps manage oily shine and inflammation, while glycerin and coco-betaine provide gentle cleansing and hydration without irritation. Because other products fit oily skin better, a cleanser for this skin type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients like salicylic acid and probiotics to target excess oil and minimize pores effectively.
What does Glycerin do for oily skin?
Glycerin helps keep oily skin hydrated without feeling heavy and supports the skin barrier. Because this product is a weak fit for your skin, an ideal product of this type needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that balance oil while protecting the skin.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2008International Journal of Toxicology, 2019
What do Ceramides do for oily skin?
Ceramides help keep oily skin balanced by strengthening the skin barrier and locking in moisture without feeling heavy. They are unlikely to clog pores and may help calm irritation, making them a good fit if your skin is both oily and prone to breakouts.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2008Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cleanser is used as the first step in your morning routine and the second step in your evening routine after removing makeup. It cleans and hydrates oily skin safely, though this skin type needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients for the best possible fit.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol, applying it first in your routine to gently wash your face before putting on your treatment. Using a gentle cleanser like this helps keep your skin comfortable while managing strong ingredients, though oily skin ultimately needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients to best address excess shine.
How often should I use this cleanser?
You can use this cleanser twice a day in your morning and evening routines as a gentle way to wash your skin. It helps clean and soothe your skin safely every day, though oily skin typically benefits most from stronger oil-controlling ingredients.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a safe formula with soothing ingredients that do not irritate. However, because it only offers moderate oil control, oily skin typically needs stronger oil-controlling ingredients and dedicated acne-fighting components to properly manage shine and breakouts.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this gentle cleanser around your eyes and on your body because its mild ingredients are safe for delicate areas and are unlikely to cause irritation. Oily skin around the eyes and body needs gentle cleansers with soothing and hydrating ingredients like glycerin and niacinamide to keep skin calm and balanced.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Topical post-laser application of human adipocyte-derived mesenchymal stem cell media combined with niacinamide significantly improved wrinkle index, melanin index, patient satisfaction, and investigator esthetic improvement scores compared to vehicle cream in patients with aging skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Topical nicotinamide prevented solar-simulated UV-induced immunosuppression in healthy volunteers, and men experienced immunosuppression at solar-simulated UV doses three times lower than those required for women.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2008Topical 5% niacinamide applied twice daily for 12 weeks reduced fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmented spots, red blotchiness, and skin sallowness, and improved skin elasticity compared to vehicle control in 50 female white subjects with facial photoaging.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2005The cytotoxic effect of sodium lauryl sulphate on normal human keratinocytes was significantly decreased when combined with cocamidopropyl betaine, Tween 20, and Tween 80 at concentrations well below the critical micelle concentration.
Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, 2003
Why other cleansers fit oily skin better
A botanical face cleanser with hops and willow bark extract continuously reduced skin sebum levels without reactive seborrhea after treatment in 21 healthy volunteers compared to a sodium laureth sulfate cleanser, with neither cleanser causing skin irritation.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Topical application of Lactobacillus plantarum-GMNL6 enhanced collagen synthesis and SPTSSA gene expression while reducing melanin synthesis, Staphylococcus aureus biofilm, and Cutibacterium acnes proliferation, leading to clinical improvements in skin moisture, color, spots, wrinkles, UV spots, and porphyrins in human volunteers.
International Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Ceramide Np, Niacinamide, Disodium Edta, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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