The Base Face Milk
$58
USD
Value
Facial Essence + Lightweight Moisturizer
Full Size
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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
Awards:
- 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)
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.
Why We Love It
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
- JenniferVerified ReviewerReviewingThe Base Face MilkI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1/9/25Great base moisturizer!
I've been using Ilia The Base Face Milk Essence for a few weeks now. It's extremely lightweight, unscented and a little goes a very long way. I have been using it under the Ilia Barrier Build Cream and they work great together. I believe it's the perfect base for any cream that suits you. It gives an extra boost of hydration. I think this would also be the perfect summer moisturizer all by itself. I'll definitely keep buying this moisturizer. I received a free sample of this in exchange for my honest review and am so glad I did! I love it.
- Bethany M.Verified ReviewerReviewingThe Base Face MilkI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1/9/25Winter must have for dry skin
I received the Ilia base face milk as a free sample from pinchme in exchange for my honest review. Picture 1 is before using this product and picture 2 is after. My dry and dehydrated winter skin loves this product. I use it as an essence underneath the Ilia barrier build cream and my skin has been more hydrated and smooth this winter with fewer red patches and flakiness. I think oily skin could use this as a moisturizer as well as it is very lightweight and versatile. Highly recommend for all skin types!
- AshleyVerified ReviewerReviewingThe Base Face MilkI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1/9/25Another must have!
I love ILIA's Base Face Milk Essence & Lightweight Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid that I got as a free sample from pinchme.com! This moisturizer has made my skin feel more hydrated and smooth! My face glows when I use it! I love that it is not scented and it does not feel heavy or greasy. This moisturizer is safe for sensitive skin and has been dermatologist-tested. I love the packaging! It is in a pretty, frosted glass bottle. I would recommend adding this to your routine!
- Martha B.Verified ReviewerReviewingThe Base Face MilkI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1/9/25Super light weight but extremely hydrating
I really like this moisturizer! It’s super lightweight, absorbs quickly, and leaves my skin feeling soft and hydrated. The hyaluronic acid gives a nice plump, dewy look, and it works great under makeup. The light scent is a bonus—definitely worth trying!
- KristinVerified ReviewerReviewingThe Base Face MilkI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1/8/25Wow!
I received this product in exchange for my honest feedback and wow, was I in for a surprise when I started using it!! This is such a smooth moisturizer that doesn't leave you with a heavy, greasy feeling. Definitely what my skin needs to get me through these cold winter days!