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Skincare that actually works for sensitive skin!
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items I’m a sensitive skin girl, prone to irritation from products and daily life. Also suffer from perioral dermatitis flare ups. I’ve tried SO many skincare products and these are the ones that actually helped me and didn’t cause any negative reactions.
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Cleansers/Cleansing Balms
Serums
Moisturizers
Masks
Body Care
Eye Care
Cleansers/Cleansing Balms
Gentle cleanser that helps strengthen your skin barrier. I have a hard time finding cleansers that make my skin feel clean without leaving it tight. No irritation or tightness after using this. Also if you love a cleanser that foams but you can’t use...
Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser
I was surprised by this cleanser. It has lactic acid in it so I was afraid it would be too harsh for my sensitive skin- no irritation at all (using am and pm). It doesn’t lather but has a nice silky consistency. Bottle lasts forever too!
OSEA - Ocean Cleanser Purifying Face Wash
This cleansing balm is oil based but doesn’t leave behind any oily residue. My skin actually feels CLEAN after using it. Easily removes makeup including waterproof mascara. No irritation after using. 10/10
Clean 10 Cleansing Balm
Serums
I love this serum. It’s so calming and soothing to the skin and feels so hydrating. The consistency is amazing- not sticky and it absorbs quickly. Great for sensitive skin especially during flare ups.
PROBIO-CICA INTENSIVE AMPOULE
I love a good hyaluronic serum!! This one is fairly thick but absorbs well. It can feel kind of sticky initially but the feeling doesn’t last once it’s rubbed in. Love pairing this with the plump plump moisturizer.
Plum Plump™ Hyaluronic Acid Serum - Glow Recipe
The best when you’re feeling extra sensitive or in the middle of a flare up or breakout. It’s so creamy and soothing. Probably my favorite Glow Recipe serum, and I like several!
Avocado Ceramide Redness Relief Serum - Glow Recipe
This is for the person who always struggles with irritation after using Vitamin C and/or doesn’t see results with gentle Vit C serums. This one packs a good punch and is gentle on sensitive skin!! Remember that Vitamin C loses its potency quickly so ...
10% Vitamin C + E Ferulic Acid Serum
Perfect when I’m having a flare up or extra sensitivity. I use with the overnight balm, and it helps so much. Does have kind of a weird smell but outcome is worth it.
Evercalm™ Redness Relief Serum
This is great to use over makeup when your skin is feeling dry. Doesn’t mess up your makeup at all. Feels light and fresh!
The Reset Luminous Hyaluronic Acid & Niacinamide Serum Spray - Iris&Romeo
Absolutely love these!! The consistency is heavenly, gives a nice glow and is perfect under makeup. I swear this might be my new primer. So many compliments 🥹😍 Comes in 2 shades as well!
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dew Drops Serum
This is a great hyaluronic acid serum and it’s huge!!! Also peep the cute bear 🥹😆
mixsoon Glacier Water Hyaluronic Acid Serum 300ml
Moisturizers
I wasn’t too sure about this cream at first because it’s kind of thin, and I usually like a thick and luxurious moisturizer. However this soaks into the skin really nicely and I do feel the plumping effects. LOVE that it’s refillable!
Glow Recipe Plum Plump Refillable Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer
This is the ultimate “do it all” cream. If I’m going through a flare up or have super dry skin, this is the moisturizer I reach for. I love using it on my hands and feet too!
1.3 oz Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream - Avène
Good for combo/oily skin and summer when I want a lightweight moisturizer
Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturizer - Summer Fridays
Nice thick cream for dry skin. I use this when my skin is extra dry or my barrier has been disrupted
Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Skin Barrier Moisturizing Cream
I’ve been trying out a lot of Korean skincare. This is a moisturizer I like! Not a huge fan of the essence (I don’t like the sticky mucin feel) and this cream gives the same benefits.
mixsoon Bean Cream 50ml
Love this moisturizer! It’s the thickets, richest moisturizer GR has and I prefer it at night. Works well under makeup if you want to use AM and PM though! The smell is divine and I love the hydration it gives.
Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright Refillable Cream Moisturizer
This might be my fave GR moisturizer (and I love them all!). It’s super lightweight, I love the watermelon smell, no pilling under makeup or other skincare. I also love that these moisturizers are refillable! The prices are fair for the how good the ...
Watermelon Pink Juice Oil-Free Moisturizer - Glow Recipe
Masks
I use this as an overnight mask when I’m having a flare up or my skin is super sensitive. One of my secret weapon products is
Evercalm™ Overnight Recovery Balm
This is the coolest mask!!! It’s a foaming facial that plumps skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The bubbles that form and then pop are so fun and your skin feels super smooth afterward. I was afraid it would bother my face b...
Saving Face - Foaming Facial with Advanced BTX
This one surprised me! It smells kind of sweet and it super creamy. This is the self care experience we all need. 😍 Love how soft and clean my face feels afterward.
Red Bean Refreshing Pore Mask
I’m usually not a huge sheet mask lover…I feel like they’re always half falling off my face 😅 but these are nice! They have a lot of product (serum) in them so they stick to your face well. Once you take it off, let the serum seep into your skin 😌
Dr. Jart+ Masks
Yes, this mask looks kind of gross lol but it’s amazing! The smell doesn’t bother me- it’s rice and honey- and I actually like the texture. My face feels super smooth after using and it’s a fairly big tub that I think will last a decent amount of tim...
Ground Rice and Honey Glow Mask
Body Care
I was surprised at how much I actually love this. BBW can be triggering for sensitive skin thanks to the fragrances…but this is awesome! I think the colloidal oatmeal is what makes this so good. Soothing and moisturizing for dry skin- finally
Sensitive Skin with Colloidal Oatmeal Body Lotion
Love these soap bars! Fragrances are from essential oils. They don’t irritate or dry out my skin but I still get to choose pretty colored soaps and pick scents.
Buff City Soap
I always get a razor burn/bumps after I shave, no matter the razor or how new it is. I’ve been using this shave oil and it’s helped a lot! I still get some bumps but not nearly as much.
Moroccan Rose Moisturizing Shave Oil
I love a good body scrub, but sometimes they dry out my skin. These are made with essential oils, fruit oils, even emu oil if you choose! My skin feels super smooth after using but the oils add moisture. They always have fun seasonal scents too!
Simple Sugars
Another great body scrub choice! Doesn’t irritate my skin, smells delicious, great value (a jar lasts a long time!)
Tree Hut
I deal with KP on my legs especially in the summer. This scrub is gentle, feels nice when using AND after use, contains aha and has done a good job at keeping the bumps away. I use it 2x a week. Make sure to use SPF after using thanks to AHA!
First Aid Beauty Original KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub with 10% AHA
Eye Care
Great eye cream (that you can also use on other areas with concerns of wrinkles). Use bakuchiol which is often compared to retinol. No redness, burning or irritation even using AM and PM.
PROBIO-CICA BAKUCHIOL EYE CREAM
SPF
Sensitive skin girls know finding an SPF is a wild ride lol. This is a chemical sunscreen (which is usually irritating for me) but I actually love it. No burning, stinging, irritation! Applies easily and gives a nice glow. No problems wearing under m...
innisfree Daily UV Defense Invisible Broad Spectrum SPF 36 Sunscreen
This is one of my favorite lightly tinted mineral sunscreens! I prefer the original but the sunlit is beautiful (just a bit dark if you’re super pale like me). Let it dry and set for several minutes before applying makeup so it doesn’t pill.
DreamBeam SPF 40 PA++++
This is a thick sunscreen but keep in mind it’s MINERAL spf 50. I like the bit of tint and the dewy finish. It’s not very lightweight but that’s to be expected with physical spf 50. Wears well under makeup. Best to let it set for several minutes befo...
Naked Sundays Face Primer
Non-nano mineral sunscreen. Doesn’t irritate my skin. 🙌🏻 Does have a white cast at first but blends out nicely (at least on my skin tone)
Sunlight Daily Facial Sunscreen | SPF 30 Clean Beauty
I have like a dozen sunscreens and I’m 100% proud of that fact. WEAR YOUR SPF. This sunscreen is chef’s kiss. Lightweight like a moisturizer, the most delicious watermelon smell, no white cast and blends so easily, wears beautifully under makeup. Ser...
Glow Recipe Sunscreen
I love this mineral sunscreen!! No white cast, very lightweight, no weird smell, easy to apply and rub in, no irritation of my sensitive skin or eyes! Wears beautifully under makeup with no pilling. I feel like the price is fair compared to other sim...
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Sunscreen Foundation
Toners
I’m usually not a huge toner girl but I really like this one! It’s a gel-like consistency (not as thin as most toners), smells amazing, no irritation! Glow Recipe really does bring the glow!
Glow Recipe Cloudberry Bright Essence Toner
This is a nice toner. All things rice have been a hit with my sensitive skin so far. I only use 1x a day, but it’s gentle enough for 2x daily.
Glow Replenishing Rice Milk