avene Cleanance Cleansing Gel
avene Avene Cleanance Cleansing Gel lists 20 ingredients on its label, 17 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Avène Thermal Spring Water
- Water
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- Zinc Coceth Sulfate
- Polysorbate 20
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
- Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Citric Acid
- Disodium Edta
- Fragrance
- Glyceryl Laurate
- Green 5
- Lauric Acid
- Sodium Benzoate
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sodium Methyl Isethionate
- Yellow 5
- Zinc Gluconate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Gentle cleansing gel on a water-based system. Uses sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate and cocamidopropyl taurate as mild surfactants, with polysorbate 20 for solubility. Zinc gluconate provides conditioning. Sodium benzoate for preservation. Fragrance and dyes require sensitivity control. Suitable for combination to oily skin seeking a fresh clean feel. Factory perspective: Isethionate surfactants are stable at low pH, but balancing degreasing power with moisture to avoid over-cleansing is key.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl IsethionateSodium Cocoamphoacetate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20Ceteareth-60 Myristyl GlycolPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- BUFFERING
- Citric Acid
- CHELATING
- Disodium Edta
Other ingredients
Avène Thermal Spring WaterZinc Coceth SulfateFragranceGlyceryl LaurateGreen 5Lauric AcidSodium BenzoateSodium ChlorideSodium HydroxideSodium Methyl IsethionateYellow 5Zinc Gluconate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avène Thermal Spring Water | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Coceth Sulfate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoamphoacetate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Glyceryl Laurate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Green 5 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauric Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Sodium Methyl Isethionate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Yellow 5 | 着色剂 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Zinc Gluconate | ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/24 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Avène Thermal Spring Water
- Not decoded yet
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- Mild anionic surfactant at 0.5–10%; fine foam, lower irritation than soaps, suitable for gentle cleansing.
- Zinc Coceth Sulfate
- Not decoded yet
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
- Mild amphoteric surfactant at 0.5–5%; low irritation, suitable for sensitive skin, often paired with anionics.
- Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
- Ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol emulsifier; PEG derivative, high HLB, suitable for emulsifying high oil-phase systems.
- Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Glyceryl Laurate
- Glyceryl laurate, emollient and emulsifier; plant-derived, gentle, low comedogenicity, suitable for cream systems.
- Green 5
- Coloring agent for green tones; use within regulatory limits, no specific incompatibilities.
- Lauric Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Sodium Methyl Isethionate
- Not decoded yet
- Yellow 5
- Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.
- Zinc Gluconate
- Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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