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The Base Face Milk

$58 USD Value

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
699 Reviews
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.

Size: 3.4 fl oz | 100 ml

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)

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.

Thoughtfully Formulated

  • vegan
  • Cruelty-free
  • Safe for sensitive skin
  • Non-comedogenic
  • Formulated without fragrance

Hydrate.
Smooth.
Soothe.
Strengthen.

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

  1. The Cleanse Soft Foaming Cleanser
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    The Cleanse Soft Foaming Cleanser

    Step 1 The Cleanse Soft Foaming Cleanser

    Gently cleanse away buildup without disrupting skins pH balance.

  2. The Base Face Milk
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    Step 2 The Base Face Milk

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

  3. Bright Start Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
    Bright Start Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
    Bright Start Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
    Bright Start Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
    Bright Start Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
    Bright Start Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
    Bright Start Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
    Bright Start Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
    Bright Start Retinol Alternative Eye Cream
    Bright Start Retinol Alternative Eye Cream

    Step 3 Bright Start Eye Cream

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

  4. Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
    Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
    Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
    Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
    Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
    Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
    Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
    Image of Super Serum Skin Tint bottle next to the dropper applicator. Image includes seals for Allure Best of Beauty Award, Byrdie Eco Beauty Award, and the 1% for the Planet Member
    Image of Super Serum Skin Tint bottle next to the dropper applicator. Image includes seals for Allure Best of Beauty Award, Byrdie Eco Beauty Award, and the 1% for the Planet Member
    Image of Super Serum Skin Tint bottle next to the dropper applicator. Image includes seals for Allure Best of Beauty Award, Byrdie Eco Beauty Award, and the 1% for the Planet Member

    Step 4 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

How to Recycle

  1. Clean out any remaining product.
  2. Remove the liner from the cap and discard. 
  3. Remove the drip dispenser from the bottle, and drop the bottle in your recycling bin.*
  4. Recycle the cap and drip dispenser through Pact. Download your free shipping label once you collect up to 10 empties.
*Curbside recycling programs vary by location. Check your local guidelines for more information.
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 699 reviews
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699 reviews
  • Margaret H.
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    The Base Face Milk
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    The Base Face Milk
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    8/10/24
    Part of my routine now!

    I wear the Base Face Milk under the Super Serum Face Tint and under a heavier moisturizer at night. I have dry sensitive skin and this face milk calms and moisturizes .

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  • Laura S.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    7/27/24
    Love this!

    Absolutely incredible product! Just the right finish for under the new sticks!

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  • Diane M.
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    The Base Face Milk
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/28/24
    Perfect Base

    The base milk is silky smooth and doesn’t dry out or irritate my sensitive skin.

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  • Diane M.
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    The Base Face Milk
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6/27/24
    Great Product!

    I’m at the age of really needing to care for my skin! Many products I’ve tried are irritating, and I welcome this beautiful product. No irritants, and leaves my skin refreshed.

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  • Marguerite R.
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    The Base Face Milk
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    6/25/24
    Feels good

    I use it under primer & foundation and it works well. I have mature skin so I do use a different moisturizer when no makeup, but this feels like a splash of milk & does leave skin feeling soft.

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