How to Choose Between Cleansing Cream and Oil-to-Milk

How to Choose Between Cleansing Cream and Oil-to-Milk

Both LABRAINS cleansers are designed for all skin types, and both protect your barrier and microbiome. The difference is in how they cleanse, the texture you enjoy, and the situations you use them in.

bottle of LABRAINS cleansing cream immersed in white cream

Cleansing Cream – cocooning comfort

Best for: Sensitive, reactive, dry, or mature skin. Gentle enough even for baby skin.

How it works: Surfactant-free; uses cyclodextrins and emollients to lift impurities without foam. Leaves a soft, protective veil.

Eye area: Yes. Safe and soothing for lashes and eyelids, ideal for light eye makeup removal.

When to choose:

During winter, cold, or dry climates.
If your skin feels tight, stings, or is recovering (post-procedure, flare, or baby-delicate).
For morning cleansing when you don’t need makeup removal, just a fresh start.

LABRAINS Oil-to-Milk Cleanser packaging close-up

Oil-to-Milk Cleanser – silky reset

Best for: All skin types, makeup and sunscreen users, city life. Gentle enough even for baby skin.

How it works: Plant oils dissolve sunscreen and foundation; very mild surfactants emulsify into a rinseable milk. Strengthened with ceramides and antioxidants.

Eye area: Not recommended. The oil-to-milk texture can cause a stiff feeling on the delicate eye area and mild irritation with mascara removal.

When to choose:

After a day with sunscreen, foundation, or city pollution.
In summer or humid climates when you want a light, clean-rinsing finish.
If you enjoy a rinse-off ritual that feels refreshing and thorough.

Quick Guide

Situation	Choose
Sensitive, reactive, baby, or post-procedure skin	Cleansing Cream
Dry winter, indoor heating, wind	Cleansing Cream
Eye makeup removal	Cleansing Cream
Heavy sunscreen, long day in the city	Oil-to-Milk
Summer, humid climate	Oil-to-Milk
Evening cleanse after makeup (face only)	Oil-to-Milk
Double cleanse (make-up days)	1. Oil-to-Milk → 2. Cleansing Cream