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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 and petrolatum. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Fragrance).

  • 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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Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Gentle Milk Cleanser

  • Hyaluronic acid

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

  • Petrolatum

    The most effective occlusive for locking in moisture.

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 Alcohols
  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.

What is Avène Gentle Milk Cleanser good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Hyaluronic acid and Petrolatum.

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