Got the reformulation alert. Panic-bought the old version. Then tried the new one for a month.
The real issue? They swapped the iconic milky texture for something… slicker. A sensory shift for a cult product is a big deal.
It’s still a $15-20 drugstore cleanser from La Roche-Posay. Claim: “gentler cleansing” for reactive skin. My bar: can it remove a light sunscreen without a fuss?
New Pump
Tighter, less messy. A genuine upgrade.
Fragrance-Free
Still zero scent. Non-negotiable for them.
Soap-Free
True. No tight, squeaky-clean feeling.
Photo: Poko Skincare / Unsplash
They added Neurosensine—their anti-irritant complex. And more glycerin. The goal is to calm while you cleanse, not just after.
- Glycerin: Pulls water into the skin during the wash
- Ceramide-3: Helps reinforce the barrier you’re cleaning
- Neurosensine: Meant to instantly soothe that wash-off irritation
- Niacinamide: The workhorse for reducing redness
Old one was a milky lotion. New one is a clear, slippery gel-cream. Spreads easier—almost too easily. Rinses clean, but leaves a faint, hydrating film.
After three weeks, my skin felt softer post-cleanse. But that film? On humid days, it can feel like it didn’t fully rinse. A trade-off.
My winter dryness improved. Zero stinging. But it won’t cut through a full face of makeup or heavy sunscreen alone.
It’s a legit gentler reformulation. But that slight film is the price you pay. A letdown for oilier types, a win for the easily irritated.