Lait VIP O₂
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OXYGENATING + RADIANCE-BOOSTING CLEANSING MILK
Biologique Recherche Lait VIP O₂ is an active cleansing milk designed for dull, tired-looking skin that has lost its natural radiance.
Powered by the patented VIP O₂ Complex with melatonin, its fluid milky formula removes makeup, sunscreen and daily impurities while supporting the cellular-energy mechanisms associated with skin vitality.
Unlike richer traditional cleansing milks, the new-generation Lait VIP O₂ emulsifies quickly and rinses clean without leaving a greasy residue.
Skin is left feeling fresh, clear and comfortable, with a visibly revitalized and more luminous appearance.
For us, Lait VIP O₂ is more than simply a cleanser. It is the first step in a routine focused on skin quality — hydration, radiance and texture.
Skin Instant:
Recommended for dull-looking Skin Instants.
Particularly suited to skin experiencing:
- Loss of radiance
- A dull or tired-looking complexion
- Skin that appears less fresh or vibrant
- Changes in overall skin quality
- Dehydration accompanied by dullness
- Skin affected by a demanding lifestyle, travel or environmental exposure
- A desire for a lightweight cleansing milk that rinses clean
- Skin that looks tired even when it does not necessarily feel dry or sensitive
Benefits:
- Removes makeup, sunscreen and daily impurities
- Cleanses without leaving a greasy residue
- Helps visibly restore natural radiance
- Supports fresher, more revitalized-looking skin
- Helps improve overall skin quality
- Supports the cellular-energy mechanisms associated with hydration, radiance and texture
- Leaves the complexion feeling clear and refreshed
- Provides a lightweight alternative to richer cleansing milks
What Does “Oxygenating” Mean in Lait VIP O₂?
“Oxygenating” is one of the terms most closely associated with Biologique Recherche's VIP O₂ collection, but it is easy to misunderstand.
It does not mean that the cleanser is physically pumping oxygen into your skin.
The current generation of VIP O₂ is built around cellular energy.
Every skin cell requires energy to function. One of the molecules responsible for storing and transferring that energy is called ATP — adenosine triphosphate.
Biologique Recherche's patented VIP O₂ Complex combines melatonin with two cofactors to help support mitochondrial respiration and optimize ATP production.
Why does that matter cosmetically?
Biologique Recherche connects cellular vitality with visible markers of skin quality, including:
- Hydration
- Radiance
- Texture
- A fresher, more revitalized appearance
This is the modern science behind what Biologique Recherche calls its oxygenating action.
What Is the VIP O₂ Complex?
The new-generation patented VIP O₂ Complex represents a significant evolution of this iconic Biologique Recherche range.
Its current formula incorporates melatonin alongside two cofactors to support mitochondrial respiration and optimize ATP production.
Mitochondria are often described as the energy centres of the cell.
When we talk about skin looking tired, dull or lacking vitality, Biologique Recherche's approach with VIP O₂ is therefore not simply to create temporary surface radiance.
The formula is designed around the relationship between cellular energy and visible skin quality.
Visible Results
In a Biologique Recherche use test:
96% of users reported that their skin had regained its natural radiance after 28 days.
The self-assessment study was conducted on 21 women aged 40 to 70 using Lait VIP O₂ twice daily for 28 days.
How to Use:
Apply Lait VIP O₂ over the entire face, neck and décolleté.
Emulsify gently with the fingertips using small circular or smoothing movements.
Rinse thoroughly with cool water, with or without a Carré de Soin.
For heavier makeup, sunscreen or daily buildup, repeat the cleansing step as needed until the skin is thoroughly clean.
Within a Biologique Recherche routine, follow with your appropriate Lotion P50 and then the serums, creams and finishing products selected for your current Skin Instant.
For external use only.
Loshen & Crem’s Recommendation:
Lait VIP O₂ is one of those Biologique Recherche products we recommend again and again because it works beautifully when a client wants their cleanser to do more than simply remove makeup.
We think about it when someone tells us:
- “My skin just looks tired.”
- “I want something that leaves me feeling really clean but not stripped.”
- “My complexion has lost its brightness.”
- “I don't want a heavy cleansing milk.”
- “I travel a lot and my skin always looks exhausted afterward.”
- “I want one great cleanser that makes my skin feel fresh and look better.”
Lait VIP O₂ sits in a very interesting place within the Biologique Recherche cleanser collection.
It is not the cleanser we choose primarily because your skin is oily.
It is not the cleanser we choose primarily because your skin is fragile.
And it is not the cleanser we choose primarily because your skin is severely lipid-deficient.
We choose it when the bigger conversation is skin quality, radiance and vitality.
That is what makes it such a beautiful everyday cleanser.
Lait VIP O₂ vs. Lait S.R.
Both have lightweight cleansing textures, but their priorities are different.
Choose Lait VIP O₂ when your main concerns are:
- Dullness
- Loss of radiance
- Tired-looking skin
- Skin quality
- A fresh, residue-free cleanse
Choose Lait S.R. when your main concerns are:
- Excess sebum
- Combination or oily skin
- Congestion
- A shiny T-zone
- Seborrheic tendencies
In the simplest terms:
- Lait VIP O₂ = radiance + vitality + skin quality
- Lait S.R. = purification + sebum balance
If oiliness is the problem, we usually look toward S.R.
If the skin simply looks tired, Lait VIP O₂ becomes much more interesting.
Lait VIP O₂ vs. Lait Dermo-S
Choose Lait VIP O₂ when the skin primarily looks:
- Dull
- Tired
- Less radiant
- In need of revitalization
Choose Lait Dermo-S when the skin primarily feels:
- Fragile
- Reactive
- Irritated
- Tight
- Easily uncomfortable
Think:
- Lait VIP O₂ → radiance + vitality
- Lait Dermo-S → soothing + high tolerance
If sensitivity is your primary concern, we would prioritize tolerance over choosing a cleanser simply because you want more radiance.
Lait VIP O₂ vs. Lait E.V.
These are also very different cleansing milks.
Choose Lait VIP O₂ when your priority is:
- Radiance
- Freshness
- Skin quality
- A lightweight, clean-rinsing finish
Choose Lait E.V. when your skin primarily needs:
- Lipid replenishment
- Nourishment
- Comfort
- Support for persistent dryness
- A richer cleansing experience
Think:
- Lait VIP O₂ → vitality + radiance
- Lait E.V. → lipids + nourishment
Which Biologique Recherche Cleanser Should I Choose?
If you're trying to decide between the main Biologique Recherche cleansing milks, start with what your skin is telling you right now:
- Dull + tired → Lait VIP O₂
- Combination + oily → Lait S.R.
- Fragile + reactive → Lait Dermo-S
- Dry + lipid-deficient → Lait E.V.
Your Skin Instant can change with season, climate, lifestyle and the rest of your routine, which means your ideal cleanser can change too.
Ingredients:
- Rice Bran Oil: A lightweight botanical oil that helps dissolve makeup and impurities while conditioning the skin.
- Glycerin: A humectant that helps maintain hydration and skin comfort.
- Jojoba Esters: Help condition the skin and support a soft finish after cleansing.
- Melatonin: A central component of the patented new-generation VIP O₂ Complex associated with the formula's cellular-energy approach.
- Yeast Extract: Incorporated as part of the VIP O₂ Complex and its skin-quality-focused formulation.
- Lactobacillus Ferment: A fermented ingredient included within the current VIP O₂ formula.
- Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract: Prickly pear cactus extract that helps support hydration and skin comfort.
- Shea Seedcake Extract: A botanical ingredient incorporated into the skin-conditioning complex.
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Helps support hydration and suppleness.
- Lavandula Hybrida Extract & Tea Tree Leaf Oil: Botanical ingredients incorporated into the current formulation.
- Vitamin E: Tocopheryl Acetate and Tocopherol provide antioxidant and skin-conditioning support.
Full INCI List:
Water (Aqua), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate, Triheptanoin, Cetyl Alcohol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Jojoba Esters, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Yeast Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Lavandula Hybrida Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Seedcake Extract, Phospholipids, Melatonin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Beta-Caryophyllene, Disodium Phosphate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Terpineol, Terpinolene, Tocopherol.
The lists of ingredients used in Biologique Recherche products are updated regularly. Before using a Biologique Recherche product, please refer to the ingredient list on its packaging.
If you have allergies or known ingredient sensitivities, please contact us at info@loshen.ca before purchasing. Our team will be happy to help verify the most current ingredient list for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Biologique Recherche Lait VIP O₂?
Lait VIP O₂ is an active oxygenating cleansing milk from Biologique Recherche designed specifically for dull-looking skin.
It removes makeup and impurities while supporting fresher, clearer and visibly revitalized-looking skin.
Who is Lait VIP O₂ best for?
Biologique Recherche currently recommends Lait VIP O₂ specifically for skin that appears dull.
At Loshen & Crem, we think of it when radiance, vitality and overall skin quality are the priorities rather than excess sebum, significant sensitivity or lipid deficiency.
What does Lait VIP O₂ do?
It cleanses and removes makeup while supporting visibly revitalized skin.
Its patented VIP O₂ Complex is designed around cellular energy, helping support mitochondrial respiration and optimize ATP production.
What does “oxygenating cleanser” mean?
It does not mean Lait VIP O₂ physically forces oxygen into the skin.
“Oxygenating” is Biologique Recherche's terminology for the VIP O₂ approach to cellular vitality. The current patented complex combines melatonin with two cofactors to support mitochondrial respiration and ATP production, which BR connects with better visible skin quality.
What is ATP and why does it matter for skin?
ATP, or adenosine triphosphate, is an energy-carrying molecule used by cells.
Biologique Recherche links cellular energy with visible aspects of skin quality including hydration, radiance and texture.
Does Lait VIP O₂ contain melatonin?
Yes.
Melatonin is included in the current Lait VIP O₂ INCI and is a central component of Biologique Recherche's patented new-generation VIP O₂ Complex.
Does Lait VIP O₂ brighten skin?
Biologique Recherche currently describes Lait VIP O₂ as helping visibly restore natural radiance and revitalize dull-looking skin.
We prefer the terms radiance and revitalization rather than positioning it as a pigmentation-correcting or bleaching cleanser.
Is Lait VIP O₂ an anti-pollution cleanser?
Older versions of Lait VIP O₂ were strongly associated with Biologique Recherche's anti-pollution positioning.
The current Biologique Recherche formula is primarily positioned around cleansing, makeup removal, oxygenation and skin quality, with the new VIP O₂ Complex focused on cellular energy.
If pollution or environmental exposure contributes to a dull-looking complexion, thorough cleansing remains important, but we would not make “anti-pollution” the primary claim for the current formula.
Is Lait VIP O₂ good for dehydrated skin?
It contains several moisturizing and conditioning ingredients and can work beautifully when dullness occurs alongside dehydration.
If severe dehydration or lipid deficiency is the primary concern, another cleanser such as Lait E.V. may be more targeted.
Is Lait VIP O₂ good for sensitive skin?
It is not the Biologique Recherche cleanser specifically designated for fragile Skin Instants.
If sensitivity, redness or reactivity is the main concern, Lait Dermo-S may be the more appropriate choice.
Is Lait VIP O₂ good for oily skin?
It may work for some combination Skin Instants, particularly when the main concern is dullness.
If excess sebum, congestion and shine are the primary concerns, Lait S.R. is the more specifically targeted cleanser.
Does Lait VIP O₂ remove makeup?
Yes. Makeup removal is one of Biologique Recherche's current official actions for Lait VIP O₂.
For heavier makeup or sunscreen, repeat the cleansing step as needed.
Can Lait VIP O₂ remove sunscreen?
Yes. Its cleansing base contains lightweight emollients and oils that help dissolve makeup, sunscreen and daily residue.
For water-resistant sunscreen or heavier makeup, a second cleansing pass may be appropriate.
Do I need to double cleanse with Lait VIP O₂?
Not necessarily with two different cleansers.
You can repeat Lait VIP O₂ when needed until makeup, sunscreen and impurities have been thoroughly removed.
Should I rinse Lait VIP O₂?
Yes.
The current formula is specifically designed to rinse clean without residue.
Biologique Recherche currently recommends emulsifying it with the fingertips and rinsing with cool water.
Is the new Lait VIP O₂ different from the original formula?
Yes.
The current generation has a more fluid texture and is built around Biologique Recherche's new patented VIP O₂ Complex with melatonin.
It rinses clean without the greasy film associated with some richer cleansing milks and shifts the scientific focus toward cellular energy and skin quality.
What percentage of users saw improved radiance?
In Biologique Recherche's current use test, 96% of participants reported that their skin regained its natural radiance after 28 days.
The study was based on self-assessment by 21 women aged 40 to 70 using the cleanser twice daily.
What is the difference between Lait VIP O₂ and Lait S.R.?
Lait VIP O₂ is primarily designed for dull-looking skin and focuses on radiance, vitality and skin quality.
Lait S.R. is designed for combination and seborrheic Skin Instants and focuses on purification and sebum balance.
What is the difference between Lait VIP O₂ and Lait Dermo-S?
Lait VIP O₂ is focused on dullness and revitalization.
Lait Dermo-S is a high-tolerance cleanser specifically designed for fragile and reactive Skin Instants.
What is the difference between Lait VIP O₂ and Lait E.V.?
Lait VIP O₂ focuses on radiance and skin vitality with a fresh, fluid texture.
Lait E.V. is richer and focuses on lipid replenishment, nourishment and comfort for dry and alipidic Skin Instants.
Can I use Lait VIP O₂ every day?
Yes. It can be used as a daily cleanser according to the needs of your Skin Instant.
What should I use after Lait VIP O₂?
Within the Biologique Recherche methodology, cleansing is followed by the appropriate Lotion P50 and then the serums, creams and finishing products selected for your current Skin Instant.
Where can I buy Biologique Recherche Lait VIP O₂?
Biologique Recherche Lait VIP O₂ is available from Loshen & Crem online and at our Edmonton, Alberta boutique.
Our skin experts can also help determine whether Lait VIP O₂, Lait S.R., Lait Dermo-S, Lait E.V. or another Biologique Recherche cleanser is best suited to your current Skin Instant.
Biologique Recherche Skin Reaction Policy
At Loshen & Crem, we highly recommend completing a consultation with one of our skin experts before introducing a new Biologique Recherche product into your routine.
In the event of a skin reaction, Biologique Recherche may require:
- Clear photos of the reaction
- Photos of the product and lot number
- Proof of an online consultation with one of our skin experts
If you choose to purchase a Biologique Recherche product without a consultation and experience a reaction, we may be unable to provide a refund under the brand's policy.
If you are unsure whether Lait VIP O₂ is right for your Skin Instant, our team is always available to help.
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Available at our Edmonton Boutique
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Usually ready in 24 hours
Lait VIP O₂
250 ml
Loshen & Crem
5238 Windermere Boulevard
Edmonton AB T6W 0L9
Canada
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At Loshen & Crem, we understand that sometimes, even the most carefully chosen product might not be "the one."
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At Loshen & Crem, we take delivering your skincare treasures très seriously. From Canada to the U.S., we’re here to ensure your beauty cabinet is always well-stocked.
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We aim to dispatch your order within 2 business days, though peak sales and payment verifications may require a touch more patience.
Please note that if you make any changes with the courier after the dispatch, our carrier will charge a $32 fee. In addition, we will have to withdraw 800 points from your La Crème Points account. We appreciate your understanding.
Our processing time starts from the moment your order is successfully submitted and may take up to 2 business days to dispatch your order. However, please be aware that processing and handling time may be extended during peak sale periods. Before we can ship your order, we may need to hold your order for payment verification and confirm your details with your card issuer.
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Remote areas may experience longer shipping times.Please Note: Shipping windows are estimates and not guarantees. Delays may occur due to weather, traffic, or additional verification processes.
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If your package is returned to us unclaimed, we’ll issue a refund minus a $29.95 CAD return shipping fee.
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At Loshen & Crem, we aim to deliver excellence at every step of your skincare journey, with care and a touch of elegance. Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re always happy to assist!
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A final gesture of care, a whisper of radiance.
La Touche Finale
In this short video, discover how to apply your Biologique Recherche Finishing Serum, a precious step in your ritual that elevates your skin to its most refined state.
With just a few drops, pressed gently into the skin, your complexion is left silky, luminous, and perfectly sealed.