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Avène Gentle Milk Cleanser

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Avène

Gentle Milk Cleanser

cleanser · 200 ml · Skincare

Avène Gentle Milk Cleanser is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 16-ingredient list, with hyaluronic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance and mineral oil & petrolatum.

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

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Key ingredients in Gentle Milk Cleanser

  • Hyaluronic acid

    A humectant that pulls water into the top layer of skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1Water (Avène Thermal Spring Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Mineral OilMineral oil is a clear, odorless oil refined from petroleum. It is used mainly to lock…Mineral oil & petrolatum
  3. 3Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
  4. 4Peg-6 Stearate
  5. 5Peg-32 Stearate
  6. 61,2 Hexanediol
  7. 7Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic polymer that thickens and stabilizes formulas, giving lotions, gels and…
  8. 8C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
  9. 9C14-22 AlcoholsA blend of fatty alcohols, waxy molecules with 14 to 22 carbon atoms each. Its main job…
  10. 10Capryl Glycol
  11. 11CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
  12. 12FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  13. 13Palmitic AcidPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
  14. 14Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic acid is a sugar-based molecule, naturally found in skin, that holds a lot of…
  15. 15Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  16. 16Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3282779051514, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsFragrance (#12)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumContainsMineral Oil (#2)
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Avène Gentle Milk Cleanser fragrance-free?

No. Avène Gentle Milk Cleanser contains Fragrance (ingredient 12 of 16).

Does Avène Gentle Milk Cleanser contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Avène Gentle Milk Cleanser pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin. Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid.

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