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The Base Face Milk

$28 USD ( value)

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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
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Size: Mini

1.0 oz / 28 g
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Give your skin the gift of layerable hydration with not one but two soothing formulas with our The Better Barrier Duo.

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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.

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.

  • 2024

    Best Clean Skincare

    Allure

  • 2024

    Best Essence

    Ebony Beauty & Grooming Awards

  • 2024

    Best Hydrating Essence

    Forbes Vetted

  • 2024

    The Skincare Awards

    Harper's Bazaar

  • 2024

    Best Toner

    MindBodyGreen

The Base Face Milk The Base Face Milk

The Base Face Milk

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

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. ILIA soft foaming cleanser bottle with its beige cap placed beside it.
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    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.

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    Step 3 Bright Start Eye Cream

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

  4. Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40
    Diaz ST7
    Diaz ST7
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    Step 4 Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

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

    Select Shade - $48

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

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Recycle or Repurpose

  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.

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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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  • Rene M.
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    The Base Face Milk
    I recommend this product
    Skin Type Normal
    Concerns Fine lines + Wrinkles
    Age Range 65+
    Reviewed by An ILIA customer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10/20/26
    Light , non greasy

    This is my second bottle. This a very light non greasy moisturizer that is perfect under the skin tint

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  • Terrence H.
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    The Base Face Milk
    I recommend this product
    Skin Type Dry
    Concerns Fine lines + Wrinkles, Sensitivity, Breakouts, Fine Lines and Wrinkles
    Age Range 35-44
    Reviewed by An ILIA customer
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    10/20/26
    Prefer the cream, but this is good value

    This lasts much longer than the barrier cream, but for my thirsty, thin, pale skin I prefer the barrier cream, which is by far my favorite cream I’ve ever found! This bottle is huge, though, and will last forever if it works for your skin!

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  • Sharon C.
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    The Base Face Milk
    I recommend this product
    Skin Type Combination
    Concerns Fine lines + Wrinkles
    Age Range 55-64
    Reviewed by An ILIA customer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10/19/26
    Best light moisturizer

    Love it

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  • Susan T.
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    The Base Face Milk
    I recommend this product
    Skin Type Normal
    Concerns Fine lines + Wrinkles
    Age Range 55-64
    Reviewed by An ILIA customer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    10/18/26
    Great Moisturizer

    This is my first time trying base face milk and I'm a hug fan. It moisturizes well without leaving a heavy or greasy feeling under makeup. I'll buy the large bottle next time.

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