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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Gel

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La Roche-Posay

Toleriane Purifying Foaming Gel

cleanser · 12 g · Skincare

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Gel is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 24-ingredient list, with ceramides, niacinamide and glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: brands reformulate, so match this list to the one on your pack.

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom · Germany · France · Italy · Spain · Netherlands · Poland · Sweden

Key ingredients in Toleriane Purifying Foaming Gel

  • Ceramides

    Skin-identical lipids that help hold the skin barrier together.

  • Niacinamide

    Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

24 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Aqua/Water/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  3. 3Coco-BetaineA mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans and foams. It works as a gentle helper…
  4. 4PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
  5. 5Sodium
  6. 6Cocoyl Glycinate
  7. 7PEG-120 Methyl Glucose
  8. 8Dioleate
  9. 9Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  10. 10Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  11. 11Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  12. 12Ceramide NpCeramide NP is a skin-identical lipid, a fat naturally found in the outer skin layer.…
  13. 13NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…
  14. 14Disodium
  15. 15EDTAEDTA is a chelating agent, a small molecule that grabs onto metal ions like calcium and…
  16. 16HydroxyacetophenoneHydroxyacetophenone is a preservative-support ingredient that helps protect a formula…
  17. 17Capryloyl Glycine
  18. 18Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  19. 19Trisodium Ethylenediamine
  20. 20Disuccinate
  21. 21Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
  22. 22AcrylatesA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
  23. 23Copolymer
  24. 24Tocopherol (Code F.I.L.: N70042172/1)

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3337875545822, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Gel fragrance-free?

Yes. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Gel lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Gel contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Gel good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Ceramides, Niacinamide, Glycerin and Vitamin E.

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