Velvet Cleansing Milk — Reddit Reviews
by Stratia
Updated October 7, 2026
Ultra-gentle cleansing milk that strips nothing; tret-friendly and non-foaming.
What the community says
A creamy, non-foaming cleanser with glycerin, olive oil PEG-7 esters, rice bran oil, allantoin, and aloe. It’s the kind of first-cleanse people grab on tret or rosacea days; rash-prone users can still react.
What this means for you
What people love
Watch out for
- Can still trigger a rash for some plant-derivative sensitive skin
- Won’t replace a balm for heavy waterproof sunscreen or makeup
- Low-foam milk texture may feel too plain if you want a stronger cleanse
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 16 mentions across 13 threads
Stratia Velvet Cleansing Milk on Reddit, in one place — 13 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/tretinoin and 3 more, summarized.
“My favorite gentle cleanser is Stratia’s Cleansing Milk.”
Positive
“It’s what I started using when I stopped buying LaRoche Posay.”
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“Yeah, you’re right. I’ll look into Stratia next time”
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“wash with stratia velvet cleansing milk”
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“Before applying tret I remove my make up (ponds) and wash with stratia velvet cleansing milk”
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“then wait 10 minutes and apply tret”
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“started using a cleansing milk (Stratia Velvet Cleansing Milk).”
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“It is calming, nourishing, and also gets off the SPF, makeup etc.”
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“Evening: Double cleanse with Stratia Velvet Cleansing Milk”
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“Stratia's Velvet Cleansing Milk?”
Mentioned
“It's the gentlest, most no-frills cleanser I've ever tried.”
Mentioned
“That one gave me an rash unfortunately (stratia)”
Mentioned
“I use Cerave Hydrating Cleanser or Stratia skin cleanser.”
Positive
“They have no scent and are not foaming which isn't great with eczema.”
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“Vanicream has a facial cleanser I hear good things about that is hypoallergenic.”
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“Velvet Cleansing Milk by Stratia is great.”
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“Super gentle, non stripping.”
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“It's a good simple cleanser to use before applying any actives.”
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