A soft cleansing milk that removes makeup without leaving skin tight
Avène Gentle Milk Cleanser is a soap-free cleansing milk for dry to very dry, sensitive skin. It removes impurities, excess oil and makeup from the face without rinsing, and leaves the skin soft and supple rather than tight. Avène Thermal Spring Water soothes the skin, while sodium hyaluronate keeps it moisturised during cleansing. Dermatologist-tested and gentle enough for daily use, morning and evening.
The texture
A creamy, fluid milk that glides over the skin and removes makeup easily with a cotton pad or fingertips. It leaves a soft, comfortable feel and has a light scent.
Who it suits
- Dry to very dry sensitive skin
- Anyone whose skin feels tight after foaming cleansers
- Daily makeup removal on the face
- Areas with hard water, where rinsing dries the skin
Worth knowing before you buy: The formula contains mineral oil and fragrance. If your skin is very reactive or you prefer a fragrance-free option, a gelled lotion such as Tolérance Control is a gentler choice. Oily or blemish-prone skin will usually prefer a gel cleanser.
How long a bottle lasts
Used morning and evening, the 200ml bottle lasts about 5 to 7 weeks.
Complete the routine

Thermal Spring Water
A soothing spray to refresh after cleansing.
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- Texture: cleansing milk
- Skin type: dry to very dry, sensitive skin
- Concerns: daily cleansing, makeup removal, tightness
- When to apply: morning and evening
- Main benefits: removes makeup and impurities, soap-free, no rinsing needed, leaves skin soft and moisturised
- Formulated without: soap
How to use
Apply to the face with a cotton pad or your fingertips and massage gently. Remove with a clean cotton pad. No need to rinse, but you can finish with a mist of Avène Thermal Spring Water and pat dry.
Active ingredients
- Avène Thermal Spring Water: soothes and softens sensitive skin
- Sodium hyaluronate: helps keep the skin moisturised
- Mineral oil: dissolves makeup and leaves a protective, comforting feel
Ingredients
Avène Thermal Spring Water · Mineral Oil · Propylene Glycol · PEG-6 Stearate · PEG-32 Stearate · 1,2-Hexanediol · Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer · C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside · C14-22 Alcohols · Caprylyl Glycol · Carbomer · Fragrance · Palmitic Acid · Sodium Hyaluronate · Sodium Hydroxide · Stearic Acid
Formulations are updated by the manufacturer from time to time. Always check the packaging you receive.
Manufacturer information
Brand: Laboratoires Dermatologiques Avène
Address: Les Cauquillous, 81506 Lavaur Cedex, France
EAN: 3282770152555
