The INKEY List Hydrating Cream to Milk Cleanser.

Cleansers

About this product

A cream cleanser that transforms into a milk texture, formulated with rice milk and hyaluronic acid to cleanse and hydrate the skin.

Full ingredients

Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Hydroxyacetophenone, Oryza Sativa (Rice Starch), Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Oleate, Xanthan Gum, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Inulin, Polyquaternium-10, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin

Guru Score

78%

Yay

3 experts · Moderate agreement

What the gurus are saying

This cleanser earns praise for feeling lightweight and soothing despite its creamy base, making it effective at removing makeup and sunscreen without the heavy feel of traditional cream cleansers. One expert found it solid but not quite a standout, while others have made it their regular choice, particularly those drawn to gentle formulations. It may suit anyone looking for a hydrating cleanse that doesn't leave a residue on the skin.

Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take May 2026

What they liked

Gentle, lightweight texture
Soothing on sensitive skin
Works well as a second or morning cleanse

What they flagged

Stings around the eyes
Struggles to remove heavy makeup in one pass
Too rich for oily skin

Best for

Dry skin Sensitive skin

Type

CleansersCream

Key actives

Hyaluronic acid

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

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What the gurus are saying.

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Doctor Anne

56k subs

✓Mixed

"The cleanser that I use at the moment is the INKEY List Hydrating Cream to Milk Cleanser. It isn't stripping in the slightest, which is still important for me because the morning still can be quite cold, but other than that, it doesn't really excite me. It's more a workhorse than a treat in for cleanser."

All 3 takes from Doctor Anne

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The Inkey List Hydrating Cream to Milk Cleanser Review: "NEA‑Accepted" Explained | Doctor Anne

"I don't think they will like the texture. But for everyone else, perfectly fine. And if you suffer from eczema, you won't be able to cure it just by using this cleanser, but it is apparently one that might work well for you. For me, I really like it, but I don't love it. So I think it's just one of these cleansers that I will happily keep on using until they are gone and then forget about them."

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"The one I'm currently using is The Inkey List Hydrating Cream to Milk Cleanser. I am still testing it. I wouldn't recommend it to remove your makeup because it doesn't do that very well and it stings the eyes, but for a second cleanse or morning cleanse, it is quite nice. So far I'm enjoying it. Full review will come eventually."

The Budget Dermatologist

724k subs

✓Yay

"Tonight's cleanser of choice for me, the Inkey List Hydrating Cream to Milk Cleanser."

James Welsh

1.58M subs

✓Yay

"This is the Hydrating Cream to Milk Cleanser. It very much reminds you of an old-fashioned cream cleanser, but a lot more gentler and lighter feeling on the face. They say it delivers 24-hour hydration and 12-hour barrier support with 5% rice milk and hyaluronic acid. It's very soothing. I've only used it twice, but it's great for removing makeup, sunscreen, and even just unlike naked skin as a gentle cleanse."

Frequently asked.

What is The INKEY List Hydrating Cream to Milk Cleanser?

A cream cleanser that transforms into a milk texture, formulated with rice milk and hyaluronic acid to cleanse and hydrate the skin.

Is The INKEY List Hydrating Cream to Milk Cleanser worth it?

Mostly yes. 2 of the 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 78%.

What is The INKEY List Hydrating Cream to Milk Cleanser's Guru Score?

The INKEY List Hydrating Cream to Milk Cleanser holds a Guru Score of 78%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.