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Budget friendly sensitive skincare
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items Coming from a 30 year old who struggled with acne for most her adult life and has tried everything on the market
If I was just starting my sensitive skincare journey from 0 , I would go with this kit. All of these are great products. It’s easy,It’s basic, and can give you a better idea of what different products can do for your skin.
Hypersensitive Skin Starter Kit - Avène | Ulta Beauty
For the days that I break out. Usually the days where I have to wear more makeup than normal.
Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin - Travel Friendly - Unscented - 2.5 fl oz: Hypoallergenic, Paraben-Free, Oil-Free
I spray on my shoulders and back post workout and also after every shower to reduce acne caused by sweat and shampoo
Hydrochloric Acid Spray | Facial Solution - Target
This was the first moisturizer I used on my sensitive skin care journey.
If I was on a strict budget and had to choose between getting a good moisturizer and a serum, I would choose this. It’s like the best of both worlds.
3.3 oz Natural Moisturizing Factors + Hyaluronic Acid Daily Moisturizer - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty
Super budget friendly shampoo that helps with back acne
Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Dandruff Shampoo - Target
If you’re new to serums or on a tight budget, this is the first I’d recommend trying.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% - 1 fl oz - Ulta Beauty: Oil-Free, Vegan, Suitable for Sensitive Skin
I use this along with the cleanser on severe breakout days.
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid & Ceramides for Sensitive Skin - Unscented - 3 fl oz
I’ve found that other vitamin C serums irritate my skin. This one feels a lot more gentle than others I’ve tried.
Vanicream Vitamin C Face Serum with Ceramides for Sensitive Skin - Unscented - 1.2 fl oz
This is one of the first toners that I repurchased. Fragrance free with gentle ingredients. Less than $5!
Thayers Natural Remedies Milky Hydrating Face Toner with Snow Mushroom and Hyaluronic Acid - 3 fl oz
This is the first skincare set I bought on my sensitive skincare journey. I had never tried serums before, so this was a good stepping stone in that direction.
To me, this set comes in second place after the Avene set I have linked in this list. But...
The Daily Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum - The Ordinary | Ulta Beauty