How to formulate a gel-to-milk-cleansing-oil

Published: 21-Jan-2026

Natalie Garwe shares a botanical-led ingredient blend for a transformative cleanser with a skin-friendly feel

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There is something deeply satisfying about working with a gel-to-milk cleanser.

It starts as a rich, cushiony gel beneath your fingertips, then transforms into a silky smooth, milky emulsion the moment it meets water.

Gel-to-milk cleansers offer the elegance of an oil cleanser with the rinse-off ease of an emulsion.

They glide effortlessly across the skin, dissolving make-up, sunscreen, and daily buildup, then wash away cleanly without leaving a greasy film or stripping the skin.

They are a wonderful demonstration of how a handful of natural ingredients can create a product that is both effective and deeply sensorial.

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