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The Better Barrier Duo

$141.10 CAD $166 Value

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
2,402 Reviews
The Base Face Milk The Base Face Milk
The Base Face Milk - To smooth, soothe, and prep for makeup.
Full Size
Facial Essence + Lightweight Moisturizer
A jar of ILIA Barrier Build Skin Protectant with colloidal oatmeal and ceramides, featuring the National Eczema Association seal.
$141.10

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Give your skin the gift of layerable hydration with not one but two soothing formulas that can be used solo or together.  For a lightweight boost of moisture, award-winning The Base Face Milk makes the perfect prep step under makeup, or on its own—delivering plumping Hyaluronic Acid to draw in hydration and smooth texture. Need a little extra nourishment? Top with Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream—accepted by the National Eczema Association and boosted with Health Canada-approved Colloidal Oatmeal to calm irritation and reduce the look of redness due to dry skin. The best part? Both formulas play the long game—clinically proven to strengthen skin’s moisture barrier for more resilient skin over time. This clean, non-comedogenic duo brings layers of versatility to your routine, flexing to fit your skin’s daily needs.

The Base Face Milk
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.

Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream
Medicinal ingredient / Ingrédient médicinal: Colloidal oatmeal 1%

Non-medicinal ingredients /Ingrédients non-médicinaux: 1,2-Hexanediol, Amylopectin, Aqua/Water/Eau, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, C15-19 Alkane, Calcium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Glucose, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Maltodextrin, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, P-Anisic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Polyglycerin-6, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Potassium Sorbate, Propanediol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Levulinate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Squalane, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum.

*Formulated without Fragrance or Gluten

  • Morning and night, give The Base Face Milk bottle 2-3 shakes into the palm of your hand. Rub your palms together and gently press into skin on face and neck. Use as a moisturizer to lock in hydration, or under Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream when skin feels dry.
  • Apply a small amount of Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream to skin in the morning and at night. Use on its own, or over The Base Face Milk for an extra dose of hydration.
4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 2,402 reviews
2,402 reviews
  • Nikhol F.
    Verified Buyer
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    The Base Face Milk
    I recommend this product
    Skin Type Dry
    Concerns Uneven Texture, Redness, Sensitivity
    Age Range 35-44
    Reviewed by An ILIA customer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/29/26
    Fantastic moisturizer

    I normally do not like the feeling of lotions on my face, specially in the heat. This milk base is the perfect moisturizer. It has reduced my dryness substantially and made my skin look healthy.

  • Trudy B.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream
    I recommend this product
    Skin Type Normal
    Concerns Fine lines + Wrinkles, Sensitivity, Fine Lines and Wrinkles
    Age Range 55-64
    Reviewed by An ILIA customer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4/29/26
    Versatile

    Not to heavy light feels fabulous clean and very fresh

  • Gina B.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream
    I recommend this product
    Skin Type Dry
    Concerns Fine lines + Wrinkles, Redness, Uneven Texture
    Age Range 35-44
    Reviewed by An ILIA customer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3/5/26
    Best moisturizer for winter!

    This 2026 winter has been rough! So much snow and freezing temperatures and my skin really suffered and I started searching for a moisturizer. I had rough patches and redness -- this moisturizer tackled both! While my redness did not completely go away, I can definitely report smoother, softer skin, less rough patches and moisture that last all day without feeling heavy! I recommend this 10/10 for anyone looking for a great product that doesn't have fragrance and is true clean beauty quality.

  • Katarina B.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    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 :-)

  • Kathi G.
    Verified Buyer
    Reviewing
    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