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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Gentle Milk Cleanser versus Avène Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion .

Last updated on April 08, 2024. Published on October 04, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones

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Makeup Remover French Brand France
Face Cleanser French Brand France

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
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Ingredients Explained

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What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Sodium Benzoate

Avène Gentle Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.

Avène Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion contains this as ingredient number 11.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

19% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
29% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

Usage

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Reviews

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Avène Gentle Milk Cleanser 16 ingredients

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Avène Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 3 reviews
blima1998's Avatar'
Mar 31, 2024

Amazing cleanser for sensitive skin! Skin doesn't feel dry after and almost feels moisturized with this cleanser. Not very tough on removing makeup so I do recommend using micellar water / makeup remover before since this product is so...

Amazing cleanser for sensitive skin! Skin doesn't feel dry after and almost feels moisturized with this cleanser. Not very tough on removing makeup so I do recommend using micellar water / makeup remover before since this product is so gentle. But I am soo happy with this product it's I think the first cleanser that does 0 irritation for me

Great Value
Hydrating
Light
Works Well
g.nce_'s Avatar'
Dec 31, 2022

Helped my damaged skin barrier!
This was the only cleanser that helped my face when my skin barrier was damaged. I've tried multiple gentle cleansers but they don't do much to sooth my irritated skin. This is gentle, soothing, doesn't...

Helped my damaged skin barrier!
This was the only cleanser that helped my face when my skin barrier was damaged. I've tried multiple gentle cleansers but they don't do much to sooth my irritated skin. This is gentle, soothing, doesn't leave behind any film, my face doesn't feel tight after, and has helped to reduce the uneven bumps on my face. Surprisingly cleanses my oily skin well. What a life saver!

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