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Avène Gentle Milk Cleanser Versus Avène Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion

Makeup Remover
Face Cleanser
French Brand France
French Brand France

Updated on April 08, 2024

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for scar healing

Free From

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

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Benefits

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Ingredients Explained

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Masking, Preservative

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.

It 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.

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When to use

19 Routines
37% use in am
63% use in pm
95% use every day
169 Routines
40% use in am
60% use in pm
93% use every day
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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

3.6 /5
from 7 ratings
Hydrating (2) Doesn't Work (2) Broke Me Out (2)
blima1998's avatar

blima1998

1 year ago
Review

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
elspinartifact's avatar

el spin artifact

9 months ago
Review

It’s very gentle but it always makes many small pimples on my face

#broke me out
#light scent