Dermalogica

Daily Milkfoliant.

About this product

A powdered exfoliant from Dermalogica formulated with coconut milk and oats for gentle cleansing and light exfoliation.

Full ingredients

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sorbitol, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Magnesium Oxide, Citric Acid, Tapioca Starch, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Protein, Camellia Oleifera Seed Extract, Silica, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Inulin, Cassia Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Kaolin, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Papain, Hyaluronic Acid, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Avena Sativa (Oat) Bran Extract, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Aniba Rosodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Sea Salt (Maris Sal), Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Guru Score

93%

Yay

4 experts · Moderate agreement

4Gurus

4Yay

0Mixed

0Nay

What they liked

Gentle enough for sensitive skin
Hydrating and calming texture
Helps with brightening despite gentle formula

What they flagged

Pricey without a discount

What the gurus are saying

This oat-and-coconut powder exfoliant stands out as Dermalogica's gentlest, most calming option, specifically designed for sensitive skin. When mixed, it becomes viscous due to beta glucans, creating a more hydrating and soothing effect than the brand's standard microfoliant. It's pricey, though catching it on sale is worthwhile; those with sensitized or drier skin may find it gentle enough for daily use.

Synthesized from 4 expert reviews · most recent take April 2025

Best for

Sensitive skin

Type

Powder

Key actives

Hyaluronic acid

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Allie Glines

829k subs

✓Yay

"I've had my eye on this for a long time. For some reason I didn't know it was at Sephora. I thought it was only at Ulta and then when I found it on the site I was like, 'Wait, I'm adding that to my cart.'"

AliceintheRabbitHole

59k subs

✓Yay

"The Daily Milkfoliant from Dermalogica is my favorite of all their cleansing powders. This particular one is the most gentle form, made with oats. It's expensive, so catching it for 50% off can actually be quite worth it. I think this is a good product."

Top Pick: cleansing powder

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"I do like it. I think Dermalogica is incredible at this category, powder exfoliants. They have multiple different types and this is my personal favorite. It's the version made for sensitive skin, they added calming oat extract, and it's just really gentle, and yet I feel like it does help with brightening. It almost smells fragrance-free, though it does have some fragrance ingredients in the formula, I just don't smell them. I think this brand is incredible at this category and I think they did a good job on this product as well."

Minkology 101 & Skincare

225k subs

✓Yay

"They also have a milk exfoliant which is extremely good especially if you have sensitive skin. If you're more so dry I would use the milk exfoliant by Dermalogica because that's more so gentle and it won't dry you out as bad. I highly recommend using an exfoliant especially if you suffer from ingrowns."

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

✓Yay

"The milk foliant is amazing if you have more sensitive skin or if you want something a little bit more calming. It has vegan coconut milk in it."

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"The milk foliant is amazing if you have more sensitive skin or if you want something a little bit more calming. It has vegan coconut milk in it."

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"Dermalogica has the Daily Microfoliant, which I love, and they recently came out with the Daily Milk Foliant, which is like a calming version. This has even more beta glucans, and when you actually whip these up next to each other, it actually feels much more hydrating and calming than the microfoliant does. I love this so much for my skin. But for those who are redness-prone and looking for exfoliation who are more sensitive, the Daily Milk Foliant is going to be the best bet. This is an oat-based powder exfoliant, but it also has corn, rice, and coconut—super soothing, super gentle."

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"This is a calming version of the daily microfoliant and is brand new from Dermalogica. This has oats, this has coconut, it is a vegan milk foliant. When you whip it up you prepare it in the same way, but this one is almost more viscous, it's a little bit more slimy and that sliminess is literally the beta glucans, the ingredients that are nourishing and hydrating to the skin and they are more calming. If you do have sensitized skin or drier skin types, this is what you should absolutely go for. This is still an exfoliant, and if you really really really have dry skin that's flaking off, you could use this daily underneath a sunscreen. This one lends itself well to daily exfoliation for dry skin."

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"This is a vegan formula made with coconut milk and oats. I have tried it a couple of times and I am so excited for this launch for summer. I love it so far. I think this is really good for sensitized skin. They changed their cap to a much nicer kind of updated cap, which is good if you want to keep it in your bathroom."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant?

A powdered exfoliant from Dermalogica formulated with coconut milk and oats for gentle cleansing and light exfoliation.

Is Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant worth it?

Yes. All 4 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 93%.

What is Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant's Guru Score?

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant holds a Guru Score of 93%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 4 expert reviewers we have collected. At least one expert has named it a Top Pick in its category.