La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face WashA face wash built around AHA, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 19.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 3000.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients


Benefits

Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Coconut Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Coconut Acid, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Salicylic Acid

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Coco-Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate, PPG-5-CETETH-20, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Trideceth-6
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea3
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Ingredients Side-by-side

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Antioxidant
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Coco-Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Coco-Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Betaine →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
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