La Roche-Posay TOLERIANE for oily skin
Hexylene Glycol
Glycerin
Caution
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for oily skin; the cleansers alongside 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 cleansing for your oily skin due to hexylene glycol and glycerin, which help remove impurities while maintaining hydration, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control.
- The product provides general skincare benefits like hydration and cleansing, which are supportive but not directly relevant to addressing your oily shine concerns.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 60.0k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this moisturizer is a highly-rated favorite for sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, praised for its lightweight, non-greasy feel that effectively hydrates and soothes. A very common concern is that the product tends to pill or ball up on the skin, especially when layered with other products.
Highlights
Soothing for sensitive skin Mostly Mentioned
- “Only thing that doesn't sting”
- “great for damaged barrier”
- “no breakouts”
Pilling or balling Mostly Mentioned
- “Pills like crazy”
- “rolls off in little white worms”
- “can't wear under foundation”
- “ruined my sunscreen application”
Effective hydration Often Mentioned
- “Skin feels plump”
- “got rid of my dry patches”
- “keeps me hydrated all day”
- “soft velvety finish”
Lightweight texture Often Mentioned
- “Absorbs immediately”
- “feels like nothing on my skin”
- “perfect under makeup”
- “no oily film”
Fragrance-free formula Sometimes Noted
- “Zero scent”
- “doesn't trigger my migraines”
- “smells like nothing”
- “great for sensitive noses”
Not for dry skin Sometimes Noted
- “Need to reapply constantly”
- “skin felt tight after an hour”
- “not rich enough for winter”
- “better for summer only”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “Cap snapped off”
- “leaked in my bag”
- “squirts out too much”
- “hard to control amount”
Stinging sensation Rarely Noted
- “Burned my face”
- “turned bright red”
- “stung for 10 minutes”
- “felt like fire on broken skin”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with La Roche-Posay Toleriane cleanser for oily skin?
Lovi advises caution because this cleanser only offers moderate cleaning and lacks enough ingredients to properly control oily shine. Oily skin needs a cleanser with ingredients like niacinamide, ceramides, salicylic acid, or probiotics to manage excess oil and support skin health without causing irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a poor fit for oily skin?
This cleanser is a poor fit for your oily skin because it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control. Cleansers that fit oily skin well need ingredients like Niacinamide, Ceramides, or salicylic acid to manage oily shine and support skin health without causing irritation.
What does Water do for oily skin?
Water helps keep oily skin hydrated without adding grease or clogging pores. Keeping oily skin properly hydrated may also help balance oil production and reduce unwanted shine.
What does Hexylene Glycol do for oily skin?
Hexylene glycol helps dissolve other ingredients in your skincare products and acts as a solvent to help formulas spread evenly across oily skin. This type of product needs lightweight texturizing agents and oil-controlling ingredients to keep skin feeling fresh without clogging pores.
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This cleanser fits in both your morning and evening routines as the primary step to wash away dirt and oil. To properly care for oily skin, a cleanser of this type needs targeted oil-control ingredients alongside gentle cleansing and hydrating agents.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this cleanser with retinol, but it is a poor match for your oily skin and lacks enough oil-controlling ingredients. To properly care for oily skin, a cleanser of this type needs targeted oil-reducing ingredients to help manage shine.
How often should I use this cleanser?
This cleanser may be used daily as part of your morning and evening routine, though it lacks the strong oil-control ingredients needed for oily skin. A cleanser for this skin type typically needs ingredients that balance oil production and help keep shiny areas under control.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to directly clog pores or cause breakouts since it rinses away, but it lacks the oil-controlling ingredients needed to help manage oily shine. To properly care for oily skin, a cleanser of this type needs dedicated oil-absorbing or balancing ingredients to keep excess oil in check.
Can I use this cleanser around the eyes or on my body?
This cleanser may be used on the body and the thin skin around the eyes, as its gentle formula safely cleanses various skin areas.
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, 2012
Ingredients
Water, Hexylene Glycol, Glycerin, Poloxamer 184, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Edta, Citric Acid, Bht, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
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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