La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Cleanser
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Facial Cleanser, Oil Free Face Wash for Women & Men with Niacinamide + Ceramides, Pore Cleanser Safe For Sensitive Skin, Won't Dry Out Skin, Soap Free
Ingredient Snapshot
19 beneficial ingredients detected with no known safety concerns.
No flagged ingredients detected — all analysed ingredients are considered safe.
Ingredients (19)
Aqua (Water)(Water)
Benefits
- ✓Primary solvent that dissolves and delivers active ingredients
Sources
CIR Safety Assessment of Water as Used in Cosmetics: Water (Aqua) is reviewed by the CIR Expert Panel and is widely accepted as safe for use in cosmetic products. It functions as a solvent and vehicle for delivering other ingredients to the skin.
Glycerin(Glycerol)
Benefits
- ✓Humectant preventing cleansing-related dryness
- ✓Keeps skin hydrated post-wash
Sources
FDA GRAS Database — Glycerin: Glycerin (glycerol) is affirmed as Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) by the FDA. As a cosmetic ingredient, it is one of the most widely used and well-tolerated humectants, drawing moisture from the environment to the outer layers of the skin.
Coco-Betaine(Coconut-Derived Betaine)
Benefits
- ✓Mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil
- ✓Effective cleansing while gentle on sensitive skin
- ✓Boosts foam
Sources
CIR Safety Assessment of Coco-Betaine: The CIR Expert Panel has assessed Coconut-Derived Betaine and concluded it is safe as used in cosmetic formulations. Primary documented benefit: Mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil
CTPA Cosmetic Ingredient Profile — Coco-Betaine: The CTPA lists Coconut-Derived Betaine as a safe and well-established cosmetic ingredient. Effective cleansing while gentle on sensitive skin
Propanediol(Plant-Derived Glycol)
Benefits
- ✓Conditions skin
- ✓Improves spreadability of formula
Sources
CIR Safety Assessment of Propanediol as Used in Cosmetics (2015): The CIR Expert Panel concluded that propanediol is safe for use in cosmetic products. It functions as a humectant, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent with a low sensitisation potential.
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate(Glucose-Derived Surfactant)
Benefits
- ✓Thickens cleansers
- ✓Helps solubilize oils for rinsing
Potential concerns
- !May contain trace 1,4-dioxane from ethoxylation
Sources
CIR Safety Assessment of PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate: The CIR Expert Panel has assessed Glucose-Derived Surfactant and concluded it is safe as used in cosmetic formulations. Primary documented benefit: Thickens cleansers
CTPA Cosmetic Ingredient Profile — PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate: The CTPA lists Glucose-Derived Surfactant as a safe and well-established cosmetic ingredient. Helps solubilize oils for rinsing
Sodium Hydroxide(Lye (pH Adjuster))
Benefits
- ✓Adjusts pH for skin compatibility and ingredient stability
Sources
CIR Safety Assessment of Sodium Hydroxide as a pH Adjuster: The CIR Expert Panel concludes that sodium hydroxide is safe in cosmetic formulations when used as a pH adjuster at concentrations that achieve the intended pH without elevating finished product pH above 11.
CTPA Cosmetic Ingredients — Sodium Hydroxide: Sodium hydroxide is listed in Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a permitted pH adjuster. It is approved for use at levels necessary to adjust pH, ensuring the final product is not harmful at the concentrations present.
Sodium Chloride(Salt)
Benefits
- ✓Adjusts thickness and texture of cleanser
Sources
CIR Safety Assessment of Sodium Chloride as Used in Cosmetics (2020): The CIR Expert Panel concluded that sodium chloride is safe for use in cosmetic products at the concentrations used as a viscosity-adjusting agent.
Citric Acid
Benefits
- ✓Fine-tunes formula pH and maintains stability
Sources
CIR Safety Assessment of Alpha Hydroxy Acids as Used in Cosmetics: The CIR Expert Panel reviewed citric acid as part of its assessment of alpha hydroxy acids. It is safe at concentrations used as a pH adjuster. At higher active exfoliant concentrations, the Panel recommended consumer advisories on increased photosensitivity.
CTPA Ingredient Library — Citric Acid: CTPA lists citric acid as a safe, permitted cosmetic ingredient functioning as a pH adjuster. At higher concentrations where it acts as an active AHA exfoliant, CTPA advises appropriate labelling regarding potential skin sensitivity.
Disodium EDTA(EDTA (Chelating Agent))
Benefits
- ✓Binds metal ions to prevent formula destabilization
- ✓Boosts preservative efficacy
Sources
Disodium EDTA — CIR Expert Panel Safety Assessment: The CIR Expert Panel concluded that disodium EDTA is safe as used in cosmetic formulations. The concentrations typically used (0.01–0.1%) are well within safe limits.
CTPA Ingredient Library — Disodium EDTA: CTPA lists disodium EDTA as a safe chelating agent with a well-established safety record in cosmetics; it enhances preservative systems and formula stability.
Hydroxyacetophenone
Benefits
- ✓Naturally derived antioxidant
- ✓Enhances preservative systems
- ✓Protects formula from oxidation
Sources
CTPA Ingredient Library — Hydroxyacetophenone: CTPA recognises hydroxyacetophenone as a cosmetic ingredient used for its antioxidant and antimicrobial-enhancing properties. It functions as a skin-conditioning agent and preservative booster with a good safety profile at the concentrations used in cosmetic formulations.
Capryloyl Glycine
Benefits
- ✓Gentle antimicrobial properties
- ✓Helps regulate sebum during cleansing
- ✓Soothes skin
Sources
CIR Safety Assessment of Capryloyl Glycine: The CIR Expert Panel has assessed Capryloyl Glycine and concluded it is safe as used in cosmetic formulations. Primary documented benefit: Gentle antimicrobial properties
CTPA Cosmetic Ingredient Profile — Capryloyl Glycine: The CTPA lists Capryloyl Glycine as a safe and well-established cosmetic ingredient. Helps regulate sebum during cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Benefits
- ✓Moisturizes and conditions skin
- ✓Boosts preservative efficacy
Sources
CIR Safety Assessment of Caprylyl Glycol: The CIR Expert Panel concludes that caprylyl glycol is safe as used in cosmetic formulations as a skin conditioner and preservative booster.
CTPA Cosmetic Ingredients — Caprylyl Glycol: Caprylyl glycol is approved for cosmetic use in the EU as a multifunctional ingredient providing skin conditioning and antimicrobial preservation boosting activity.
Disodium Cocoyl Glycinate(Amino Acid Cleanser)
Benefits
- ✓Mild amino acid-based surfactant from coconut
- ✓Cleanses without stripping skin's moisture barrier
Sources
CIR Safety Assessment of Disodium Cocoyl Glycinate: The CIR Expert Panel has assessed Amino Acid Cleanser and concluded it is safe as used in cosmetic formulations. Primary documented benefit: Mild amino acid-based surfactant from coconut
CTPA Cosmetic Ingredient Profile — Disodium Cocoyl Glycinate: The CTPA lists Amino Acid Cleanser as a safe and well-established cosmetic ingredient. Cleanses without stripping skin's moisture barrier
Ceramide NP
Benefits
- ✓Replenishes lipids lost during cleansing
- ✓Supports barrier integrity and moisture retention
Sources
CTPA Skin Barrier Science — Ceramides in Cosmetic Formulations: Ceramides are endogenous lipids critical to the skin barrier. Topical application of ceramide NP (ceramide 3) has been shown in peer-reviewed studies to restore stratum corneum lipid composition, reduce transepidermal water loss, and improve symptoms of atopic dermatitis.
Niacinamide(Vitamin B3)
Benefits
- ✓Minimizes pores
- ✓Evens skin tone
- ✓Strengthens the skin barrier
- ✓Anti-inflammatory
Potential concerns
- !May cause flushing at high concentrations in sensitive individuals
Sources
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) — FDA Cosmetic Ingredient Review: Niacinamide is considered safe for use in cosmetics. It is a well-established skin-conditioning agent with evidence supporting its role in improving skin texture, tone, and barrier function.
CTPA Ingredient Library — Niacinamide: CTPA lists niacinamide as a safe and effective skin-conditioning agent widely used across cosmetic formulations, with a strong safety profile across concentrations typically used in cosmetics (2–10%).
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate(EDDS (Biodegradable Chelator))
Benefits
- ✓Biodegradable chelator stabilizing formula
- ✓Boosts preservative efficacy
Sources
CIR/FDA Ingredient Assessment — Not Found in Regulatory Databases: No published safety assessment was found for this ingredient in the CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review), FDA, CTPA, or MFDS regulatory databases at the time of review. This does not necessarily indicate a safety concern; many ingredients in common use have not been formally assessed by these bodies.
Pentylene Glycol
Benefits
- ✓Humectant that retains moisture
- ✓Boosts preservative efficacy
Sources
CTPA Ingredient Library — Pentylene Glycol: Pentylene Glycol is approved for use in cosmetics as a humectant and solvent. It is considered safe at concentrations used in leave-on and rinse-off formulations.
Acrylates Copolymer(Synthetic Polymer)
Benefits
- ✓Thickens formula
- ✓Provides smooth elegant texture
Sources
CIR Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics (2012): The CIR Expert Panel concluded that acrylates copolymer is safe for use in cosmetics as a film former, binder, and rheology modifier at the concentrations used in current practice. The high molecular weight polymer is not absorbed through intact skin.
Tocopherol(Vitamin E)
Benefits
- ✓Potent antioxidant protecting skin from oxidative stress and free radicals
Potential concerns
- !Rare cases of allergic contact dermatitis reported
Sources
CTPA — Tocopherol (Vitamin E) in Cosmetics: Tocopherol and its esters are widely used antioxidants in cosmetic formulations. The CTPA confirms that tocopherol has an excellent safety profile in cosmetic applications and provides meaningful protection against oxidative degradation of skin lipids.
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