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Affordable Skincare for Sensitive Skin
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items I have sensitive skin, and every product on this list is personally approved by me. These are skincare products I’ve used before and can genuinely attest to their effectiveness. I gravitate toward affordable options. I have keratosis pilaris, so ther...
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Gentle Cleansers
Actives
Spot Treatments (Pimple Patches — Budget & Upgrade)
Facial Hydration 💦
Sunscreen
Lip Care
Gentle Cleansers
Gentle, non-stripping cleansers that don’t irritate sensitive skin
Easily removes makeup and sunscreen! Not harsh on my face, I even sometimes use it as my only cleanser in the mornings.
Micellar Cleansing Water - Skin Care
cleanses without stripping the skin's moisture! after using this, my skin feels clean but not tight.
Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser
Actives
These are products that don't irritate my sensitive skin but are still really effective!
Helps smooth skin texture and minimize pores! My pores look smaller after 1 use.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
BEST retinol for sensitive skin, helps my skin feel amazingly smooth.
Retinol Complex Serum
This is another great exfoliant that's even gentler than The Ordinary 7% Glycolic Acid, I've used it in the past and really liked it!
Kale-Lalu-yAHA: 5.25% Glycolic Acid Treatment
Spot Treatments (Pimple Patches — Budget & Upgrade)
For sensitive skin, pimple patches are my preferred spot treatment because they’re effective without being harsh. These two options do the same job, but at different price points — one is a more budget-friendly option, and the other is a slightly hig...
Great pimple patch to sooth inflammation and protect pimples from dirt and bacteria. Also, it helps prevent me from picking at pimples.
Mighty Patch™ Original Pimple Patch | 36 Count
I also really like this pimple patch! Doesn't reduce the redness as much, but it still protects the pimple from dirt and bacteria, plus it's a bit more affordable.
Hanhoo Blemish Acne Spot Patch
Facial Hydration 💦
Moisturizers that focus on hydration, barrier support, and calming the skin while leaving a healthy, natural glow.
Extremely hydrating! I put this on right out of the shower to help my face soak in my moisturizer!
Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (with Ceramides)
Moisturizes without being greasy, a staple in my nighttime routine!
8.0 oz Daily Moisturizing Lotion - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty
I live in Texas, so I also need a light-weight facial moisturizer for the summer because I am sweating! This one is perfect. Is has a gel-like consistency that doesn't leave me feeling greasy.
Bubble Slam Dunk Moisturizer
Sunscreen
Lightweight, gentle sunscreens that protect sensitive skin without stinging, clogging pores, or leaving a heavy white cast.
Does not make my skin greasy and does not leave a white cast!
Suntouchable Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35
Light texture that doesn't feel heavy, and it doesn't make you look greasy or leave a white cast. Super affordable!
UV Filters SPF 45 Serum
Lip Care
This is quite literally the only lip product I use. Burt’s Bees Beeswax Lip Balm with Vitamin E and Peppermint keeps my lips hydrated and protected without irritating my sensitive skin, so I’ve never felt the need to switch.
The OG lipbalm to help cracked and chapped lips. This is the only lip balm I consistently use. The beeswax seals in moisture, vitamin E helps with dryness, and the peppermint gives a light tingle without being irritating — even on sensitive lips.
Beeswax Lip Balm
Body Products
Body care products that are just as gentle and effective for treating my extremely dry skin and keratosis pilaris.
Helps exfoliate my skin and improves appearance of keratosis pilaris on my arms and legs.
KP Treatment: Glycolic Acid Body Stick for Bumps & Ingrown Hairs
Another great product for keratosis pilaris. This lotion soaks into the skin easily and does not leave it feeling greasy, and I see improvement in my KP after 1 day.
10% Glycolic Acid + Lactic Acid Body Cream
I love using this as a hand-cream. Not greasy!
Naturally Nourishing Milk & Honey Body Lotion
Makes my legs and arms silky smooth. If you think you're using enough lotion - you aren't. This cream soaks in quickly and creates lasting softness.
16.0 oz Moisturizing Cream Body and Face Moisturizer - CeraVe | Ulta Beauty