Name: The Better Barrier Duo
Brand: ILIA Beauty
Price: 143.0 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (2573 reviews)

€121,55 EUR (~~€143~~ value)

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To smooth, soothe, and prep for makeup.

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ILIA Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream jar featuring a minimalist white design with colloidal oatmeal and ceramides.

Moisturize. Soothe. Strengthen.

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€121,55

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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—boosted with Colloidal Oatmeal to soothe skin and reduce the look of redness. The best part? Both formulas play the long game—clinically proven to reinforce skin’s barrier function for more resilient skin over time. This 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
Aqua/Water/Eau, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Glycerin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Behenyl Alcohol, Colloidal Oatmeal, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Lithothamnion Calcareum Extract, Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract, Lactic Acid, Polyglycerin-6, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Arachidyl Glucoside, C15-19 Alkane, Maltodextrin, Amylopectin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Pentylene Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Levulinate, Calcium Chloride, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, P-Anisic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glucose, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid.

*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.

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Rachel C.
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Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream
I recommend this product
Skin Type Normal
Concerns Redness, Visible Pores, Fine lines + Wrinkles, Uneven Texture
Age Range 25-34
Reviewed by An ILIA customer
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10/26/26
holy grail
I swear by this cream
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Kimberley M. S.
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Barrier Build Skin Protectant Cream
I recommend this product
Skin Type Sensitive
Concerns Fine lines + Wrinkles, Sensitivity, Breakouts, Uneven Texture
Age Range 45-54
Reviewed by An ILIA customer
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10/24/26
Excellent moisturizer
I have very sensitive skin and needed a better moisturizer. This was recommended to me and I’m so glad that I tried it. Feels so moisturizing but not greasy. No break outs. Works well under my tinted spf.
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Elizabeth W.
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The Base Face Milk
I recommend this product
Skin Type Sensitive
Concerns Sensitivity, Redness, Puffiness, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Uneven Texture
Age Range 35-44
Reviewed by An ILIA customer
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10/23/26
Addicted
I have insanely sensitive skin and really weird allergies and I’m SO glad I can use this because it calms my skin and feels amazing.
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Jennifer M.
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The Base Face Milk
I recommend this product
Skin Type Dry
Concerns Fine lines + Wrinkles, Visible Pores, Hyperpigmentation, Dark Circles, Uneven Texture
Age Range 65+
Reviewed by An ILIA customer
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10/22/26
The most “thirst quenching” thing you can do for your face!
If you have dry skin like I do, you know how uncomfortable your face can feel But, if I moisturized in the morning, my make-up disappeared by noon. Then I discovered Ilia’s The Base Face Milk. I can’t wait to put it on in the morning: the hydration lasts all day, AND my make up doesn’t ghost me!
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Tamasyn J.
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The Base Face Milk
I recommend this product
Skin Type Sensitive
Concerns Fine lines + Wrinkles, Visible Pores, Redness, Sensitivity, Dark Circles
Age Range 55-64
Reviewed by An ILIA customer
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10/20/26
Lovely moisturiser!!!
I love this lightweight moisturiser, it’s soooo hydrating. It makes my skin so soft and supple. I’m now on my third bottle. I have sensitive skin with rosacea and a lot of products irritate my skin, but this makes my skin feel lovely. LOVE IT!!!
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