# Milk thistle

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/milk-thistle

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Milk thistle gently protects the skin by soothing radiation irritation, evening out dark spots, and softening fine lines without causing irritation. It suits both dry and oily skin types particularly well when applied in lightweight [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/serum). Because of its adaptable texture, it layers easily into any existing daily routine.

This page shows milk thistle products with a Lovi page. For every product, and a routine built for your skin, use the Lovi app.

### Popular milk thistle products

- [Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-cleansing-gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [CA$31.49 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MQWXZNV?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Avène Cleanance Comedomed](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-comedomed/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Murad Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/murad/retinal-resculpt-body-treatment/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [SkinCeuticals Eye Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/eye-balm/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/sunday-riley/u-f-o-ultra-clarifying-face-oil/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit
- [SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Maximum Strength Refining Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/retinol-1-0-maximum-strength-refining-night-cream/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Avène Cleanance Comedomed Anti-Blemish Concentrate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-comedomed-anti-blemish-concentrate/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit — [CA$31.20 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08FY8Q55Y?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### Other milk thistle products

- [Avène Cleanance Comedomed](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-comedomed/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/sunday-riley/u-f-o-ultra-clarifying-face-oil/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit
- [SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Maximum Strength Refining Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/retinol-1-0-maximum-strength-refining-night-cream/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Avène Cleanance Comedomed Anti-Blemish Concentrate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-comedomed-anti-blemish-concentrate/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit — [CA$31.20 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08FY8Q55Y?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-cleansing-gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [CA$31.49 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MQWXZNV?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Murad Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/murad/retinal-resculpt-body-treatment/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [SkinCeuticals Eye Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/eye-balm/for/mature-skin) — Average fit

## What reviewers say about popular milk thistle products

The highlight reviewers mention most for each popular milk thistle product on Lovi.

- Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel Effective oil control ★4.6 · 6.5k+ reviews Gentle deep clean High value “Keeps me matte for hours” [What people say about Cleanance Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-cleansing-gel/for/oily-acne-prone-skin)
- Avène Cleanance Comedomed Lightweight texture ★4.4 · 700+ reviews Strong chemical scent Matte finish “Ultra-light fluid” [What people say about Cleanance Comedomed](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-comedomed/for/oily-acne-prone-skin)
- Murad Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment Rich texture ★4.9 · 100+ reviews Hydration Skin firming “nice and thick” [What people say about Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/murad/retinal-resculpt-body-treatment/for/mature-skin)
- SkinCeuticals Eye Balm Intense hydration ★4.4 · 700+ reviews Expensive product Gentle formula “melts into skin beautifully” [What people say about Eye Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/eye-balm/for/mature-skin)
- Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil Strong medicinal scent ★4.6 · 1000+ reviews Fast absorption High price point “smells like oregano” [What people say about U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/sunday-riley/u-f-o-ultra-clarifying-face-oil/for/combination-skin)
- SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Maximum Strength Refining Night Cream Effective anti-aging ★4.6 · 2.3k+ reviews Refines skin texture Intense irritation “Lines around mouth vanished” [What people say about Retinol 1.0 Maximum Strength Refining Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/retinol-1-0-maximum-strength-refining-night-cream/for/oily-acne-prone-skin)

### Milk thistle for dry skin

- [Murad Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/murad/retinal-resculpt-body-treatment/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Maximum Strength Refining Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/retinol-1-0-maximum-strength-refining-night-cream/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [SkinCeuticals Eye Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/eye-balm/for/dry-skin) — Average fit
- [Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/sunday-riley/u-f-o-ultra-clarifying-face-oil/for/dry-skin) — Low fit
- [Avène Cleanance Comedomed Anti-Blemish Concentrate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-comedomed-anti-blemish-concentrate/for/dry-skin) — Caution fit — [CA$31.20 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08FY8Q55Y?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Avène Cleanance Comedomed](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-comedomed/for/dry-skin) — Caution fit
- [Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-cleansing-gel/for/dry-skin) — Caution fit — [CA$31.49 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MQWXZNV?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### Milk thistle for oily skin

- [Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/sunday-riley/u-f-o-ultra-clarifying-face-oil/for/oily-skin) — High fit
- [Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-cleansing-gel/for/oily-skin) — High fit — [CA$31.49 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MQWXZNV?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Avène Cleanance Comedomed](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-comedomed/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Maximum Strength Refining Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/retinol-1-0-maximum-strength-refining-night-cream/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [SkinCeuticals Eye Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/eye-balm/for/oily-skin) — Average fit
- [Avène Cleanance Comedomed Anti-Blemish Concentrate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-comedomed-anti-blemish-concentrate/for/oily-skin) — Average fit — [CA$31.20 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08FY8Q55Y?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Murad Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/murad/retinal-resculpt-body-treatment/for/oily-skin) — Low fit

### Milk thistle for combination skin

- [Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/sunday-riley/u-f-o-ultra-clarifying-face-oil/for/combination-skin) — Superior fit
- [Avène Cleanance Comedomed](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-comedomed/for/combination-skin) — High fit
- [Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-cleansing-gel/for/combination-skin) — Average fit — [CA$31.49 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MQWXZNV?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Maximum Strength Refining Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/retinol-1-0-maximum-strength-refining-night-cream/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [Murad Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/murad/retinal-resculpt-body-treatment/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [SkinCeuticals Eye Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/eye-balm/for/combination-skin) — Average fit
- [Avène Cleanance Comedomed Anti-Blemish Concentrate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-comedomed-anti-blemish-concentrate/for/combination-skin) — Low fit — [CA$31.20 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08FY8Q55Y?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### Milk thistle for sensitive skin

- [Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-cleansing-gel/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit — [CA$31.49 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MQWXZNV?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Avène Cleanance Comedomed](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-comedomed/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Murad Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/murad/retinal-resculpt-body-treatment/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/sunday-riley/u-f-o-ultra-clarifying-face-oil/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Maximum Strength Refining Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/retinol-1-0-maximum-strength-refining-night-cream/for/sensitive-skin) — Average fit
- [SkinCeuticals Eye Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/eye-balm/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit
- [Avène Cleanance Comedomed Anti-Blemish Concentrate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-comedomed-anti-blemish-concentrate/for/sensitive-skin) — Low fit — [CA$31.20 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08FY8Q55Y?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

### Milk thistle for acne-prone skin

- [Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/sunday-riley/u-f-o-ultra-clarifying-face-oil/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit
- [Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-cleansing-gel/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [CA$31.49 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MQWXZNV?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Avène Cleanance Comedomed Anti-Blemish Concentrate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-comedomed-anti-blemish-concentrate/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit — [CA$31.20 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08FY8Q55Y?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Avène Cleanance Comedomed](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-comedomed/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Maximum Strength Refining Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/retinol-1-0-maximum-strength-refining-night-cream/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [SkinCeuticals Eye Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/eye-balm/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit
- [Murad Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/murad/retinal-resculpt-body-treatment/for/acne-prone-skin) — Average fit

### Milk thistle for mature skin

- [Murad Retinal ReSculpt Body Treatment](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/murad/retinal-resculpt-body-treatment/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [Avène Cleanance Comedomed](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-comedomed/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [SkinCeuticals Eye Balm](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/eye-balm/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [SkinCeuticals Retinol 1.0 Maximum Strength Refining Night Cream](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/skinceuticals/retinol-1-0-maximum-strength-refining-night-cream/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-cleansing-gel/for/mature-skin) — Average fit — [CA$31.49 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01MQWXZNV?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)
- [Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/sunday-riley/u-f-o-ultra-clarifying-face-oil/for/mature-skin) — Average fit
- [Avène Cleanance Comedomed Anti-Blemish Concentrate](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/p/avene/cleanance-comedomed-anti-blemish-concentrate/for/mature-skin) — Average fit — [CA$31.20 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08FY8Q55Y?tag=lovi-care-web-product01-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Should you use milk thistle in the morning or at night?

Milk thistle can be used once daily, as seen in clinical studies applying topical [silymarin](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/ingredients/silymarin) formulas. It helps address skin concerns like pigmentation and photoaging with a low likelihood of side effects.

### Does milk thistle cause purging or irritation?

Milk thistle is unlikely to cause irritation and is well tolerated. Clinical studies report no recorded side effects with topical silymarin compared to other treatments.

### Which skin types is milk thistle best for?

Milk thistle is best for oily and combination skin, where Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil achieves a Superior fit. For oily acne-prone skin, Avène Cleanance Cleansing Gel and Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil earn High fits on Lovi.

## Brands with milk thistle

- French skincare: [Avène](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/avene)
- American skincare: [SkinCeuticals](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/skinceuticals)
- American skincare: [Murad](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/murad)
- American skincare: [Sunday Riley](https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/sunday-riley)

## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi checks every ingredient with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind this ingredient guide: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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