Avène cleanance cleansing gel for oily blemish-prone skin 400ml 13.5fl.oz

Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel for Oily, Blemish-Prone Skin

Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel for Oily, Blemish-Prone Skin is a soap-free facial and body cleanser specially formulated for oily, blemish-prone skin. Its gentle cleansing agents remove dirt, excess oil and impurities without leaving the skin feeling stripped or excessively dry.

The non-comedogenic formula helps maintain a clean, fresh complexion while supporting a balanced-looking skin surface. You can use it on both the face and body, making it a practical choice for anyone who wants a single cleanser for oily and blemish-prone areas.

The formula combines Comedoclastin™, zinc gluconate and gentle surfactants with Avène Thermal Spring Water. Together, these ingredients help cleanse the skin, reduce visible shine and support a comfortable feel after washing.

What is Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel used for?

This cleansing gel for oily and blemish-prone skin helps remove excess sebum, impurities and everyday build-up without relying on soap.

It can help:

• Cleanse oily and blemish-prone skin.
• Remove excess oil and impurities.
• Reduce the appearance of shine.
• Keep the skin feeling fresh and clean.
• Support a more balanced-looking complexion.
• Cleanse both the face and body.
• Prepare the skin for the next steps of a blemish-prone skincare routine.

The formula is non-comedogenic, so it will not clog pores, and it contains no soap. Avène also formulates it without parabens, mineral oil or AHA/BHA exfoliating acids.

Key ingredients and their benefits

Comedoclastin™

Comedoclastin™ contains a stabilised extract derived from milk thistle. This ingredient forms one of the key technologies in the Cleanance range and helps visibly reduce and limit the appearance of blemishes.

It makes the cleanser particularly suitable for oily skin that also experiences occasional or recurring imperfections.

Gentle surfactants

The formula uses gentle cleansing agents to remove dirt, oil and impurities from the skin. They help provide thorough cleansing without the harsher cleansing experience that some oily-skin cleansers can create.

This balance matters because excessive cleansing can leave oily skin feeling tight and uncomfortable.

Zinc Gluconate

Zinc gluconate helps soothe the skin and visibly reduce the appearance of redness. Zinc also plays an important role in many skincare formulas designed for oily and blemish-prone skin.

Avène Thermal Spring Water

Avène Thermal Spring Water forms an important part of Avène’s skincare expertise. The brand highlights its soothing, softening and calming properties, making it a useful complement to a cleanser designed for skin that can feel oily and sensitive at the same time.

Helps reduce excess shine

Oily skin often produces more sebum than it needs, which can contribute to a shiny appearance and create an environment in which blemishes become more noticeable.

Cleanance Cleansing Gel removes excess oil and impurities while maintaining a gentle cleansing experience. In a clinical tolerance and efficacy study involving 50 subjects, with two applications per day for 28 days, the product immediately helped reduce shine according to clinical scoring.

Individual results can vary depending on skin type, sebum production and the rest of the skincare routine.

How to use Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel

Use the cleansing gel once or twice a day, in the morning and/or evening.

1. Wet the face and/or body with water.
2. Apply the cleansing gel.
3. Gently massage until it forms a lather.
4. Rinse thoroughly with water.
5. Pat the skin dry rather than rubbing it.

For oily or blemish-prone facial skin, avoid scrubbing aggressively. A gentle cleansing technique can help remove impurities without creating unnecessary friction.

If your skin feels tight after cleansing, consider reducing the frequency or pairing the cleanser with a lightweight moisturiser designed for oily skin.

A complete Cleanance skincare routine

A consistent routine can help oily and blemish-prone skin look cleaner, more balanced and comfortable.

1. Cleanse: Start with Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel in the morning and/or evening. It removes impurities and excess oil while preparing the skin for the following products.
2. Treat: Follow with Cleanance Concentrate Blemish Control Serum when your routine needs a targeted product for blemishes and imperfections.
3. Moisturise: Apply Cleanance Mattifying Aqua-Gel to provide lightweight hydration while helping maintain a mattified appearance.
4. Protect: During the day, finish with a suitable SPF50+ sunscreen. Sun protection remains important for blemish-prone skin, particularly when you use targeted skincare products.

Is it suitable for body care?

Yes. One of the practical advantages of Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel 400 ml is its suitability for both the face and body.

This makes it useful for people who experience oily or blemish-prone skin on areas such as the back, chest or shoulders as well as the face. Use the same gentle approach on the body: apply to damp skin, massage lightly, rinse thoroughly and pat dry.

If the skin becomes particularly dry, irritated or uncomfortable, reassess the cleansing frequency and consider a more moisturising body-care product.

Why choose Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel?

Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel for Oily, Blemish-Prone Skin provides effective yet gentle cleansing for skin that produces excess oil and tends to develop blemishes.

Its combination of Comedoclastin™, zinc gluconate, gentle surfactants and Avène Thermal Spring Water helps remove impurities, reduce visible shine and leave the skin feeling fresh without the use of soap. The non-comedogenic formula also makes it a practical choice for daily cleansing.

The generous 400 ml size works particularly well for customers who want a cleanser they can use regularly on both the face and body.

If you are unsure whether Cleanance Cleansing Gel suits your skin type, how often you should use it, or which Cleanance products work best alongside it, please use the Q&A section on the product page. Our team will be happy to help you build a routine suited to your skin’s needs.

See how you can complement your beauty routine with more Avène products here.