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The Base Face Milk

$38 CAD Value

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
1,571 Reviews
The Base Face Milk
The Base Face Milk
The Base Face Milk
The Base Face Milk
The Base Face Milk
The Base Face Milk
The Base Face Milk
The Base Face Milk
The Base Face Milk
The Base Face Milk
The Base Face Milk
The Base Face Milk
The Base Face Milk
The Base Face Milk
The Base Face Milk
The Base Face Milk

Facial Essence + Lightweight Moisturizer

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Let your skin drink it in. This vegan face milk sinks in on contact, flooding skin with a calming boost of moisture. With every wear, it’s clinically proven to reduce redness, smooth texture, and strengthen the skin barrier. Lightweight and layerable, the versatile formula flexes to fit your ritual—use it as your moisturizer to lock in hydration, or under a cream when skin feels dry. It’s the perfect prep step before any ILIA complexion product.

Full Size: 3.4 fl oz | 100 ml
Mini Size: 1fl. oz. | 30ml

Aqua/Water/Eau, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Squalane, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Isohexadecane, Allantoin, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Lactic Acid.

- Best Clean Skincare, Allure (2024)
- Best Essence, Ebony 2024 Beauty & Grooming Awards (2024)
- Best Hydrating Essence, Forbes Vetted (2024)
- The Skincare Awards, Harper's Bazaar (2024)
- Best Toner, MindBodyGreen (2024)

Thoughtfully Formulated

  • vegan
  • Cruelty-free
  • Safe for sensitive skin
  • Non-comedogenic
  • Formulated without fragrance
A model applying ILIA's Base Face Milk to their face with both hands, smiling with quenched skin.

Hydrate.
Smooth.
Soothe.
Strengthen.

A model using two fingers to apply ILIA's Base Face Milk to their face.

Clinical Results

100% said skin looked healthier and hydrated

*100% said it reduced redness

*94% said skin was calmed

*94% said skin was smoother*

*In a 14-day clinical study of 50 people

Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid
Draws hydration deep into skin to visibly plump + replenish.

Barrier Renewal Complex
Strengthens the skin barrier with lipids, fatty acids + sterols.

Microalgae Extract
Upcycled skin superfood rich in nutrients + antioxidants.

Prickly Pear Flower Extract
Supports skin renewal for a smoother, brighter complexion.

How to Use

Shake
Morning and night, give the bottle 2-3 shakes into the palm of your hand.

Pat

Rub your palms together and gently press into skin on face and neck.

Drink It In

Use as a moisturizer to lock in hydration, or under a cream when skin feels dry.

The Base Ritual

Skin that looks and feels alive

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    Step 1 The Cleanse Soft Foaming Cleanser

    Gently cleanse away buildup without disrupting skins pH balance.

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    Step 2 The Base Face Milk

    Create a smooth, plump canvas for makeup with a lightweight boost of moisture.

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    Step 3 Bright Start Eye Cream

    Brighten and depuff under eyes with a plant-based retinol alternative.

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    Step 4 Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

    Smooth on like a serum for dewy coverage and mineral SPF.

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    Step 6 Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

    Smooth on like a serum for dewy coverage and mineral SPF.

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Why We Love It

Part essence. Part lightweight moisturizer. A hydrating layer for happy, healthy-looking skin—instantly and over time.

Founder's Note

“It really is my base for anything in the morning and evening. It’s the first thing I use on my skin after it’s washed. The intention is to soothe, prep, and nourish with a boost of moisture. I can’t live without it!”

— Sasha

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 1,571 reviews
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1,571 reviews
  • Katarina B.
    Verified Buyer
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    The Base Face Milk
    I recommend this product
    Skin Type Sensitive
    Concerns Fine lines + Wrinkles, Visible Pores, Puffiness, Dark Circles, Fine Lines and Wrinkles
    Age Range 45-54
    Reviewed by An ILIA customer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2/20/26
    Great hydrating base face milk

    I absolutely love this base face hydrating milk , I use it morning and evening it is part of my daily skin care . It hydrated my skin , have been using it over 3 weeks now daily and it does not give any blemishes or redness despite I have very sensitive skin to products . I love how my skin absolutely “ drink “ this product and I am left with healthy glow . I love this product has such a clean ingredients and I believe strongly it is contributing to my healthy skin . Loving it :-)

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  • Kathi G.
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    The Base Face Milk
    I recommend this product
    Skin Type Combination
    Concerns Fine lines + Wrinkles
    Age Range 45-54
    Reviewed by An ILIA customer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/17/26
    Love love love

    The best skin product I have ever used

    My daughter loves it too

    It just moisturizes and goes deep into your skin

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  • Naf
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    The Base Face Milk
    I recommend this product
    Skin Type Dry
    Reviewed by An incentivized reviewer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1/14/26
    Achieve Glowy Skin

    I have a dry and dull skin. ILIA The Base Face Milk Essence & Lightweight Moisturizer calms my skin's redness. It hydrates my skin and brightens it. My skin looks glowy and feels nourished. The texture is milky. A little bit goes a long way. It is non-sticky and fast-absorbing. I like that it can be used alone or before makeup. Received a free sample in exchange for my honest review.

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  • Niurka B.
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    The Base Face Milk
    I recommend this product
    Skin Type Combination
    Concerns Visible Pores, Hyperpigmentation, Fine lines + Wrinkles, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Uneven Texture
    Age Range 45-54
    Reviewed by An ILIA customer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11/13/25
    The best I have ever tried

    I have tried so many moisturizers . This one really absorbs , hydrates and plumps my skin . The best part is that it has no fragrance and is just the best sensation and experience on my face . I look forward to applying it everyday . Please don’t change the formula or discontinue it . The mascara is everything as well!!!

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  • Claudia W.
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    The Base Face Milk
    I recommend this product
    Skin Type Normal
    Concerns Fine lines + Wrinkles
    Age Range 35-44
    Reviewed by An ILIA customer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10/15/25
    My Skin Loves…

    Makes me fill moisturized and my skin feels younger and more elastic.

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