Lait E.V.

MOISTURIZING + LIPID-RESTORING CLEANSING MILK

Biologique Recherche Lait E.V. is a rich, comforting cleansing milk designed for dehydrated, lipid-deficient and mature Skin Instants.

Its creamy texture effectively removes makeup, sunscreen and daily impurities while replenishing lipids in areas where the skin feels particularly dry or depleted. Rather than leaving the complexion feeling tight after cleansing, Lait E.V. helps preserve the hydrolipidic film and leaves a soft, nourishing veil over the skin.

After cleansing, skin feels supple, comfortable and deeply conditioned — making Lait E.V. particularly valuable when dryness and dehydration occur together.

Skin Instant:

Recommended for alipidic, dehydrated and mature Skin Instants.

Particularly suited to skin experiencing:

• Persistent dryness or tightness
• A lack of lipids or nourishment
• Dehydration
• Rough or less supple texture
• Skin that feels uncomfortable after cleansing
• Increased dryness during colder months
• Mature skin becoming progressively drier
• A weakened-feeling hydrolipidic barrier

Benefits:

• Removes makeup, sunscreen and impurities
• Helps replenish lipids within the skin's protective surface
• Cleanses without leaving skin feeling stripped
• Helps prevent further surface dryness
• Supports the hydrolipidic film
• Provides comfort to tight, dry-feeling skin
• Leaves skin softer and more supple
• Helps maintain hydration during cleansing
• Leaves a nourishing veil over the complexion

What Does “Alipidic” Skin Mean?

Biologique Recherche recommends Lait E.V. specifically for alipidic Skin Instants.

It sounds technical, but the idea is simple.

Alipidic skin is lacking lipids — the oils and fatty substances that help form the skin's protective barrier.

When the skin does not have enough lipids, it may:

• Feel persistently dry
• Become rough or flaky
• Feel tight after cleansing
• Lose suppleness
• Struggle to retain water
• Become increasingly uncomfortable in cold or dry climates

This is different from dehydration alone.

Dry Skin vs. Dehydrated Skin

Dehydrated skin lacks water.

It can happen to dry, normal, combination or even oily skin.

Dry or alipidic skin lacks lipids.

When skin lacks lipids, its hydrolipidic film becomes less effective at protecting the surface and retaining moisture.

And sometimes skin lacks both water and lipids at the same time.

This is exactly where Lait E.V. becomes particularly interesting.

It doesn't simply remove makeup and impurities. Its richer cleansing base helps replace some of the comfort and lipids that dry, depleted skin is missing.

Why Cleansing Matters for Dry Skin

Cleansing is often where dry skin routines go wrong.

A cleanser may remove makeup beautifully but leave the skin feeling:

• Tight
• Squeaky
• Rough
• Immediately desperate for moisturizer

That is not necessarily a sign of effective cleansing.

When the hydrolipidic film is already compromised by a lack of water and lipids, aggressive cleansing can make discomfort even more noticeable.

Lait E.V. takes the opposite approach.

Its lipid-rich cleansing base helps dissolve makeup, sunscreen and impurities while maintaining a more comfortable environment for dry and depleted Skin Instants.

The goal is clean skin — without sacrificing comfort to get there.

How to Use:

Apply Lait E.V. over the entire face, neck and décolleté.

Emulsify using gentle smoothing movements, working from the inside outward and from the décolleté upward toward the face.

Remove using wet cotton pads.

Repeat until makeup and impurities have been completely removed.

Avoid contact with the eyes. For external use only.

Loshen & Crem’s Recommendation:

Lait E.V. is one of the Biologique Recherche cleansers we think deserves much more attention.

We reach for it when someone tells us:

• “My skin feels tight immediately after cleansing.”
• “Everything feels too stripping.”
• “My skin gets incredibly dry during winter.”
• “My skin doesn't just need hydration — it needs nourishment.”
• “I want my skin to feel comfortable before I even apply my serum.”

That last one matters.

Your moisturizer shouldn't have to spend the first ten minutes of your routine undoing what your cleanser just did.

Lait E.V. makes the most sense when dryness, dehydration and lipid deficiency are already part of the Skin Instant.

It is rich without turning cleansing into an oil-removal battle, and we particularly love it through dry Canadian winters, dry climates, travel or any period when the skin feels depleted and less supple than usual.

Lait E.V. vs. Lait Dermo-S

Both are gentle cleansing milks, but they solve different problems.

Choose Lait E.V. when your primary concerns are:

• Dryness
• Lipid deficiency
• Dehydration
• Tightness
• Mature skin becoming drier
• A need for nourishment during cleansing

Choose Lait Dermo-S when your primary concerns are:

• Fragility
• Sensitivity or reactivity
• Redness
• Irritation
• Tingling
• A compromised-feeling skin barrier

In the simplest terms:

• Lait E.V. = nourish + replenish lipids
• Lait Dermo-S = soothe + high-tolerance cleansing

Dry skin can certainly also be sensitive, so if both concerns are present, your current Skin Instant should guide the choice.

Lait E.V. vs. Lait VIP O2

These are also very different cleansers.

Choose Lait E.V. when the skin primarily feels:

• Dry
• Tight
• Lipid-deficient
• Dehydrated
• Less supple
• In need of nourishment

Choose Lait VIP O2 when the complexion primarily appears:

• Dull
• Tired
• Less radiant
• In need of revitalization
• In need of broader skin-quality support

Think:

• Lait E.V. → lipids + nourishment + comfort
• Lait VIP O2 → radiance + vitality + skin quality

If your skin feels dry, Lait E.V. may make more sense.

If it feels comfortable but simply looks dull or tired, Lait VIP O2 may be the more targeted choice.

Lait E.V. + Colostrum VG

If dryness continues beyond the cleansing step, Colostrum VG can be a beautiful next treatment to consider.

Their roles complement one another:

• Lait E.V. → lipid-supportive cleansing
• Colostrum VG → hydration + lipid replenishment treatment serum

Both are particularly relevant when the Skin Instant is experiencing a combination of dehydration and lipid deficiency.

Ingredients:

• Camellia Japonica Seed Oil: A lipid-rich botanical oil that helps nourish and condition dry-feeling skin.
• Squalane: An emollient with excellent affinity for the skin that helps replenish softness and reduce feelings of dryness.
• Avocado Oil: A nourishing plant oil rich in lipids that supports supple, comfortable skin.
• C10-18 Triglycerides: Emollient lipids that contribute to the cleanser's rich, cushioning texture.
• Raspberry Seed Oil: Helps condition and support dry or depleted skin.
• Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil: A plant-derived oil included within the cleanser's lipid-replenishing complex.
• Sodium Hyaluronate: Helps support hydration and skin comfort.
• Sunflower Seed Oil: Provides additional emollient and skin-conditioning support.
• Tocopherol: Vitamin E provides antioxidant and conditioning support.

Full INCI List:

Water (Aqua), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Glycerin, Squalane, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Alcohol, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Luffa Cylindrica Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil.

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 E.V.?

Lait E.V. is a moisturizing and lipid-restoring cleansing milk from Biologique Recherche recommended for alipidic, dehydrated and mature Skin Instants.

It removes makeup and impurities while helping replenish dry areas and maintain skin comfort.

Is Lait E.V. for dry or dehydrated skin?

Both.

Biologique Recherche specifically recommends it for dehydrated and alipidic Skin Instants, making it particularly interesting when the skin lacks both water and lipids.

What does alipidic skin mean?

Alipidic skin lacks sufficient lipids within its protective surface.

It may feel persistently dry, tight, rough or uncomfortable and often struggles to retain moisture effectively.

Is Lait E.V. good for mature skin?

Yes. Biologique Recherche specifically includes mature Skin Instants in its current recommendation.

As skin changes over time, lipid production and water content can decrease, making a lipid-replenishing cleanser particularly valuable.

Is Lait E.V. a hydrating cleanser?

Yes, but “hydrating” doesn't tell the whole story.

Its distinguishing feature is that it is also lipid-restoring, making it particularly suitable when dry skin needs nourishment as well as water.

Does Lait E.V. remove makeup?

Yes. Biologique Recherche describes Lait E.V. as a makeup remover capable of removing impurities and even resistant makeup.

Repeat the cleansing process until all residue has been removed.

Can Lait E.V. remove sunscreen?

Yes. Its lipid-rich cleansing base helps dissolve oil-soluble residue such as sunscreen and makeup.

For heavier or water-resistant products, repeating the cleansing step may be appropriate.

Do I need to double cleanse with Lait E.V.?

Biologique Recherche recommends repeating the application until all makeup and impurities have been completely removed.

For many clients, this means performing two passes with Lait E.V. rather than necessarily introducing a second cleanser.

Should I rinse Lait E.V. with water?

The current Biologique Recherche instructions recommend removing Lait E.V. using wet cotton pads rather than simply rinsing it away.

Does Lait E.V. leave a residue?

Biologique Recherche intentionally describes Lait E.V. as leaving a nourishing veil on the skin.

For an alipidic or dry Skin Instant, that comfortable finish is part of what distinguishes it from a cleanser designed to rinse completely clean and weightless.

Is Lait E.V. suitable for sensitive skin?

Lait E.V. can feel very comforting on dry skin, but Biologique Recherche currently recommends Lait Dermo-S specifically for fragile Skin Instants.

If reactivity, redness or irritation is your primary concern, Lait Dermo-S may be the more targeted choice.

What is the difference between Lait E.V. and Lait Dermo-S?

Lait E.V. focuses primarily on lipid replenishment, nourishment and dehydration.

Lait Dermo-S focuses primarily on fragile, reactive Skin Instants and high-tolerance soothing cleansing.

What is the difference between Lait E.V. and Lait VIP O2?

Lait E.V. is best suited to dry, dehydrated and lipid-deficient Skin Instants.

Lait VIP O2 is an active cleansing milk designed primarily for dull-looking skin and focuses on radiance, revitalization and overall skin quality.

Can oily skin use Lait E.V.?

It is not the cleanser Biologique Recherche specifically targets toward seborrheic or oil-prone Skin Instants.

If excess sebum and shine are primary concerns, Lait S.R. may be more appropriate.

What should I use after Lait E.V.?

Within a Biologique Recherche routine, Lait E.V. is generally followed by the appropriate Lotion P50 and then the serums, creams and finishing products selected for your current Skin Instant.

Who should use Biologique Recherche Lait E.V.?

It is particularly suited to anyone whose skin feels dry, depleted, tight or undernourished and needs a cleansing milk that prioritizes comfort and lipid replenishment.

Where can I buy Biologique Recherche Lait E.V.?

Biologique Recherche Lait E.V. is available from Loshen & Crem online and at our Edmonton, Alberta boutique.

Our skin experts can also help determine whether Lait E.V., Lait Dermo-S, Lait VIP O2, Lait S.R. or another Biologique Recherche cleanser is best suited to your current Skin Instant.

BR Skin Reaction Policy 📄

At Loshen & Crem, we want to ensure you have the best possible experience with Biologique Recherche. Before purchasing any Biologique Recherche product, we highly recommend booking a consultation with one of our estheticians. Consultations are available virtually through Google Meet or in person at our Edmonton boutique. An appointment is required.

In the event of a reaction, Biologique Recherche requires photos of the reaction and the product, the lot number found on the product or the bottom of the box, and proof of a consultation with one of our estheticians before they can review the concern.

If you choose to purchase without a consultation and experience a reaction, we will be unable to provide a refund. Our team is always happy to answer your questions and help you select the products best suited to your skin.