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SKINCARE FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
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items As a hormonal cystic acne sufferer in my 30s, I have spent the better part of 10 years testing products to clear & heal my skin. This list is my updated routine & has helped my skin so much. I’ve seen the biggest difference and I couldn’t gat...
Sections
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Step 1: Face Wash
Step 2: Toner
Step 3: Serums
Step 4: Moisturizer
Step 5: SPF
Step 1: Face Wash
I love skincare but I love makeup too! It’s incredibly important to get rid of all the stuff you put on your face at the end of the day, not to mention the oil and dirt that may have formed! Double cleansing makes sure that you are left with a clean ...
I had to search the webs for something for sensitive skin without coconut oil. I found this one & I don’t think I’ll ever go back. It does a fantastic job of getting foamy & takes off every single speck of makeup & oil off my face.
Vanicream™ Liquid Cleanser for Dry, Sensitive Skin
HEAR ME OUT because I get it. You either hate it or you love it. As a cystic, hormonal acne sufferer who gets breakouts on cheeks and jawline this is my one and only savior. Leave it on for a few minutes every other night or for bad breakouts… every ...
PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
Step 2: Toner
Think of toner as the base of your skincare. It can help better absorb your treatments and everything that comes after. Doesn’t have to be fancy. There’s so many out there, I tend to go towards exfoliation & hydration! No alcohol plz & ty!
If you need nothing but hydration in a toner, without further ado, I present this little gift of a toner. Really not little at all but BIG hydration and your skin will soak it right up! My skin absolutely loves this, I’ve noticed a difference in hydr...
mixsoon Centella Asiatica Toner 300ml
This exfoliating AND moisturizing toner, yes both. At. The. Same. Time. I was sold immediately. What kept me coming back was how soft my skin was after one use of this. I skip the toner pad and just put it in my palm and go to town tbh.
If I were to recommend one toner and one toner only it would have to be this one. This sat on my shelf for two weeks because I was terrified of the word “peel”. Peel plus my sensitive skin… I had to prep myself. I wish I would have started sooner! I ...
Cashmere Peel | Award-Winning Exfoliating Toner for Dark Spots
Step 3: Serums
I consider step 3 where you include serums and treatments! A majority of my active are in this step. (Not all in one night, we cycle over here!) I normally pick 2-3 & cater it to what I feel my skin needs most at that time!
If you haven’t been introduced yet, hi this is beta glucan. She hydrates better than hyaluronic acid, soothes inflammation AND helps your skin barrier. She is that girl. Need I say more?
If you’ve been looking for something to make your skin look like glass with its dewy supple delicious scrumptious benefits, look no further. This will keep you feeling and looking hydrated. I’ve even tried it under makeup for a natural glow.
The Real Noni Energy Ampoule
I get it, another acid. But she’s sooo gentle & plays well with other ingredients. Again, long time acne sufferer & I’ve seen some major differences in skin texture with azelaic acid. This is the one I use. Top 3 in my book.
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Serum
Keeping your skin barrier happy and healthy is priority. This stuff is magic in a bottle. Doesn’t irritate my ultra sensitive, Oscar worthy dramatic skin.
Cicalfate+ Intensive Skin Restorative Serum
In case you needed another barrier supporting serum, you cannot go wrong with this one. Skin just drinks it up and your skin will thank you for it!
ANUA Rice Ceramide 7 Hydrating Barrier Serum
Step 4: Moisturizer
Don’t sleep on a good moisturizer! Sometimes when you’re in a rush and wanna skip a serum a GREAT moisturizer can help you out.
When you need a little extra barrier support, this will do the trick! I normally use this in the PM & will wake up with plump skin!
3 Ceramide Panthenol Moisture Barrier Cream
This is a light weight moisturizer, great for AM & PM. Beta Glucan is that girl and will not disappoint.
IUNIK Beta-Glucan Vegan Lightweight Moisturizer
I’ll admit, me and my skin did not like this the first few tries! Come to find out my skin was freaking out over the hyaluronic acid! I slowly introduced it with the help of a face wash(recommended as well) and now this is a staple for winter! It fee...
Vanicream™ Daily Facial Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
This is the first moisturizer I tried that felt like hydrating with water but better. It seeped into my skin immediately. It is lightweight and great for summer! I use this on my kids and my husband loves it too!
Oat In Calming Gel Cream
Step 5: SPF
The most important AM step. Fight me on it, idc. Do. Not. Skip. The. SPF. Protect your skin. It’s all pointless unless you PROTECT IT.
I don’t have many sunscreen recommendations. I’ll tell you why. Even ones labeled as sensitive skin friendly… well, aren’t. I’ve had terrible allergic reactions to may ingredients and most are in sunscreen. This purito is lightweight, non greasy and ...
Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++
Another one that doesn’t cause any irritation or leave any white cast. I think if you didn’t have an entire skincare routine but washed your face then used spf, then you’re completely right. There is no point in hydrating and treating your skin if yo...
Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 PA++++