I don't wear foundation every
"I don't wear foundation every day, but I like the way this makes me skin feel before I do my usual no-make up make up routine."
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Prep & Hydrate Milky Essence
Where preparation meets performance
$36.00
The Difference Between a Good Routine and a Great One.
Prep & Hydrate Milky Essence is more than a treatment step, it’s the moment that prepares your skin for everything that follows. This lightweight, milky formula is designed for use immediately after cleansing, when skin is most receptive and in need of balance. It conditions and softens the surface, helping restore suppleness and refine the look of texture.
Powered by Ceramides, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, and Oat Beta-Glucan, it works to support the barrier, maintain hydration, and visibly calm the skin while enhancing absorption. The result? Skin that feels smooth, balanced, and comfortably hydrated, perfectly prepped for the next steps in your routine.
120 ml (4 fl oz)
Frequently Asked Questions
Overall rating: 4.860465 / 5 from 43 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
Prep & Hydrate Milky Essence is a lightweight formula designed to prepare skin for further treatment. It leaves skin feeling soft, hydrated, and balanced, thanks to its blend of Ceramides, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, and Oat Beta-Glucan.
Summary topics
- Skin Hydration (30%): A substantial number of customers brought up that this product makes their skin feel soft and hydrated.
- Skin Feel (40%): Many customers remarked that this essence makes their skin feel instantly hydrated and balanced, without ever feeling heavy or sticky.
Review topics: ["skin","feels","texture","smells","looks","hydration","essence","makeup","step","layer","use","makes","start","moisturizer","foundation"].
Review highlights
- "it takes away that tight, dry feeling right after cleansing and makes my skin feel instantly more hydrated and balanced." —
- "It instantly brings my skin back to that comfortable, hydrated feeling without ever feeling heavy or sticky." —
- "This essence feels sooo luxurious on my skin!" —
Reviews
Love the Prep and Hydrate.
"Love the Prep and Hydrate. It is probably my most favorite item I’ve purchased at this time. It soaks right into my skin and alleviates the dry feeling almost instantly. It also seems to make my skin more receptive to Mandelic acid serum and Retinol or any moisture’s such as the oil. It makes my skin happy."
Great feel and cleanliness!
"Great feel and cleanliness!"
Good!
"I've only used it a handful of times and I do think it helps with texture if I'm just wearing a thin base layer, but I don't notice a huge difference when wearing a full face of makeup. Will come back and edit my thoughts if this changes."
Improved skin at 78
"Great for the Florida heat. . At 78 I still break out. Colleen’s product moistures without oiliness. My skin feels firmer. A great enhancement to my complexion."
My favorite new product!
"My favorite new product!"
Beautiful*
"I love this "essence"! It does prepare your skin for all other steps. It's extremely lightweight & dries quickly."
Really Soothing
"I was super sad they got rid of the pink version of this, the scent and the feel of it. However, this one is pretty good. It’s very soothing and smoothing. My skin feels nice and hydrated. My only complaint is the scent, I’m not sure if mine was a dud but mine smells like chemicals."
What my skin has been needing!
"I am so happy with this milky essence! It has barely any scent. It is super thin and absorbs quickly but, like magic, your skin becomes extremely soft and weightlessly moisturized right away and stays that way! It is very soothing. Perfect!!!"
Wish I knew about this sooner!
"I didn’t think I needed an essence until I started using this, but now I notice it immediately if I skip it. . . . it takes away that tight, dry feeling right after cleansing and makes my skin feel instantly more hydrated and balanced. The texture is super lightweight but still really conditioning, like your skin just drinks it up, and I’ve noticed everything I use after goes on better and works better too. It doesn’t feel like an extra step at all, it just quietly makes my whole routine better and is one of those products I wish I started using sooner."
Q&A
- I use silky veil in the am do I also need milky essence
- Hi Carole! Those products pair wonderfully together!
- How is this new product different than the moisture veil emulsion? I love all CR products but is there anyway I can get help on what I truly need for my skin? I would like to incorporate these new products into my routine but how do I and should I eliminate something
- Hi Nicole! Please reach out to our customer service team at info@colleenrothschild.com. They would be happy to assist you with your routine and how to incorporate our new product!
- Do I use milky essence with silk veiled moisturizer
- Hi Carole! Yes, they pair great together. First, you would cleanse, then use the Prep & Hydrate Milky Essence, then use any serum, then your Moisture Veil Silk Emulsion.
