gel nettoyant

Name: La roche-posay gel nettoyant
Brand: La roche-posay

moisturiser

Overall score6.4

La roche-posay gel nettoyant scores 6.4/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in formulation safety (9.0) and low irritation risk (8.9).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Foaming surfactant

#3Peg-8

PEG-based emulsifier

#4Coco-Betaine

Holds the formula together

Score breakdown

Overall

6.4

Hydration Efficacy4.6

Irritation Risk8.9

Active Ingredient Strength2.7

Ingredient Transparency7.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: April 2026

What makes La roche-posay gel nettoyant stand out

La roche-posay gel nettoyant is a decent moisturiser with an overall score of 6.4/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Hexylene Glycol, Zinc Pca, Pentylene Glycol — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (8.9). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger and active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture
⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

✶
Hexylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
✶
Zinc Pca
Works on your skin — #8 in the INCI list
✶
Pentylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #16 in the INCI list
✶
Tocopherol
Works on your skin — #17 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

19 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Aqua/Water/Eau #2Sodium Laureth Sulfate #3Peg-8 #4Coco-Betaine #5Hexylene Glycol #6Sodium Chloride #8Zinc Pca #9Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate #10Sodium Citrate #11Sodium Hydroxide #12Caprylyl Glycol #13Citric Acid #14Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate #15Maltodextrin #16Pentylene Glycol #17Tocopherol #18Sodium Benzoate #19Phenoxyethanol #20Parfum/Fragrance

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient6
Holds the formula together4
Keeps the product fresh3
Draws in moisture2
Works on your skin2
Formula balancers2

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