10 Beauty Products for Sensitive Skin Types
Wouldn’t it be lovely to slather on the new gel face cream that everyone’s talking about, without having to worry about redness, itchiness or burning? If you have sensitive skin, trying new products is always a gamble. But it doesn’t have to be. Here are ten trusted skin-care options that are specifically formulated to soothe even the fussiest complexions.
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Avène Antirougeurs Day Redness-Relief Soothing Cream SPF 25
Basically a magic potion for reducing redness, this cream is infused with thermal spring water to deliver a dose of hydration while fading blotchy patches. It’s also loaded with SPF 25 to protect against those pesky (and harmful) UV rays.
REN Clean Skincare Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm
This product comes highly recommended by one PureWow editor who suffers from sensitivity. This balm acts as a gentle exfoliant that stimulates cell turnover, while also diminishing the signs of aging, hypersensitivity, dryness and damage from environmental stressors. Apply it at night and wake up with the glowiest skin of your life.
EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
This dermatologist- and beauty editor-recommended SPF is formulated without harsh chemicals, so you can protect your delicate visage without cringing in fear of rashes or burns.
Herbivore Botanicals Lapis Facial Oil
Blessed with sensitive skin *and* breakouts? This is about to become your new best friend. Made with blue tansy oil, an anti-inflammatory essential oil made from Moroccan chamomile, it reduces redness and clarifies your complexion with 100 percent natural ingredients.
Ilike Organic Skin Care Ultra Sensitive System Toner
PSA: Toner shouldn’t sting when you apply it. Ilike’s will give you refreshed, super-clean skin that’s ready for whatever products you want to layer on top. Thanks to inflammation-reducing glycerin, it also reduces the appearance of acne and rosacea.
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
Chances are, you already hoard this face cream if you suffer from seriously dry skin. Thanks to its ability to repair your moisture barrier (aka the part of your skin responsible for holding water and nutrients in), this simple CeraVe staple is super effective at healing eczema and plumping up those dehydrated pores.
Babo Botanicals Sensitive Skin All Natural Dry Relief Hydrating Stick
Have a trip coming up? Stock up on this stick moisturizer that’s super easy to apply on the go. Packed with the soothing duo of colloidal oatmeal and shea butter, it works on skin and lips, so you’re hydrated from top to bottom, sans mess.
Pai Chamomile and Rosehip Calming Day Cream
If you feel like you have the most sensitive skin on the planet, you might want to try this super calming day cream. Made with chamomile extract and antioxidant rosehip oil, it restores skin to its glowy, pre-irritation state in just one application.
SkinCeuticals Soothing Cleanser
This product is so soothing, it’s recommended to bring equilibrium to skin after getting a procedure done (like a chemical peel). At the same time, it’s also strong enough to remove longwear foundation and waterproof mascara.
Olay Sensitive Calming Makeup Remover Wipes Fragrance Free
These makeup remover wipes are soap-free and a gentle way to remove even the most stubborn liquid eyeliner. They're a part of Olay's newest line, which was specially developed to treat dry, stressed-out skin. Plus, each swipe delivers a dose of hydration without leaving behind a greasy residue.
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