When it comes to cleansing our skin, the gentler the cleanser, the better. Especially in summer. Most foamy cream– and gel-based cleansers aren’t water-soluble and strip our complexions of natural oils. If your skin suffers from frequent breakouts or a pH imbalance, you should switch to a milder formula that doesn’t take a toll on your skin, no matter how much you wash your face.
Enter cleansing milks. The milky cleansers are perfect subs for your harsher daily cleanser since they gently banish impurities and stubborn makeup. These lotion-based formulas act as emollients, making them ideal for sensitive folks. And if you’re a double cleansing convert, cleansing milks are your best bet.
Ready to switch? Here are our favorite cleansing milks that’ll totally transform your skin.
Should we all switch to cleansing milks?
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Chanel
Le Lait Anti-Pollution Cleansing Milk, $45 at Barneys
This anti-pollution milk is the perfect companion for your skin if you want to pamper your complexion. It relaxes your skin while simultaneously shielding it against daily pollution.
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Caudalie
Gentle Cleansing Milk, $28 at Sephora
This formula has grapeseed and sweet almond oils to soften your skin and kick impurities to the curb. It's ideal for sensitive skin because of its super gentle formula.
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Aesop
Gentle Facial Cleansing Milk, $35 at Saks
The brand's non-foaming cleanser has grapeseed oil and easily rinses off.
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Clarins
Cleansing Milk With Gentian, For Combination to Oily Skin, $33 at Bergdorf Goodman
If you have oily or unstable combination skin, opt for this gentle formula. It has gentian and hawthorn extracts to calm irritated complexions.
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Clinique
Take the Day Off Cleansing Milk, $28 at Sephora
This oil-free cleansing milk has shea butter so it's super gentle on skin. It's also a great makeup remover.
