As a girly with sensitive skin, I have to spend an hour researching any skincare product before purchasing it. Unfortunately, most of the time I can’t buy the colorful, edible-looking serums and creams that blow up on TikTok because they irritate the...
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Cleansers
Toners, Serums, and Masks
Creams and Moisturizers
Sunscreen
Cleansers
Simple cleansing staples that do not dry out your skin
My go-to cleanser forever. Super basic ingredients and a formula that does not strip away your skin’s natural moisture.
CeraVe Hydrating Cleanser with Hyaluronic Acid for Normal to Dry Skin 236ml
Even though I’m an avid korean skincare collector, it’s sometimes hard to find products that are free from fragrance. This Etude House foaming cleanser is a perfume-free and soothing product, especially for skin that gets easily irritated
ETUDE - Soon Jung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
My sensitive skin is a bit on the dry side, especially in the winter, so i find myself switching between cleansers. This Dokdo one is perfect for dryer skin, especially if you suffer from breakouts as well
1025 Dokdo Cleanser
An extremely gentle cleanser that repairs and strengthens your skin barrier, leaving it glowy and smooth 🥰
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam 125mL
Toners, Serums, and Masks
AKA the skin extras
Skin 1004 is one of my favorite korean brands ever. The star of the show is their centella asiatica, brought straight from Madagascar. This serum is perfect for sensitive, dull, and irritated skin. It calms and hydrates your skin barrier completely.
Perfect for gently correcting dark spots and dullness. Great for calming down irritated skin
SKIN 1004 - Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule Jumbo
My absolute go-to for the wintertime, whne my skin gets so dry it itches and aches. This ampoule contains fermented centella which penetrates through the dryness of your skin and rejuvinates it
Azelaic acid is a holy grail for redness. This azelaic acid Anua serum contains other sensitive skin-friendly ingredients such as centella asiatica, among others. Its perfect for calming down your skin after a flare
Anti-inflammatory and anti-sebum toner pads (could also be used as a mask). It was very hard to find perfume-free toner pads/toners which do not irritate my skin so this is a lifesaver!!
Anua - Heartleaf 77 Clear Pad
It’s really hard to come by soothing non-irritating face masks as someone with sensitive skin but this Anua Collagen mask is a gamechanger!! The ultimate hack for glass skin
Rice 70 Glow Collagen Mask
Healing, soothing and refreshing asf. Rich in anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidants
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Creams and Moisturizers
For pillow soft skin
Reduces dark spots/acne scars, improves your skin’s elasticity, provides anti-oxidants, and deeply nourishes your skin. Truly a miracle cream
Dr. Althea - 345 Relief Cream
Hydrating, gentle, and soothing. Choosing a Bubble moisturizer is a bit confusing at first because of the wide variety that they offer. The Slam Dunk moisturizer is perfect for dry, sensitive skin as it deeply nourishes your skin barrier
Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer for Normal & Dry Skin Types
The only cream you truly need. When I’m feeling too lazy to do my whole skincare routine, I just lather this all over my face because I know that it will make me wake up with glass skin. This baby restores your skin barrier completely, so if you’ve d...
Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream - Avene
The oat seed is great for sensitive skin and soothing irritations. Extremely gentle and deeply hydrating
Purito SEOUL - Oat-In Calming Gel Cream
Perfect if you struggle with dry patches and redness as it deeply moisturizes your skin and relieves redness
SKIN&LAB - Barrierderm Intensive Cream 50ml
Oat gel does wonders to cooling down your skin after experiencing a flare-up.
1.7 oz Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer - Aveeno
Sunscreen
No white caste, no stickiniess or greasiness, just pure protection. Dries super fast. Perfect for redness prone skin
Beauty of Joseon - Relief Sun
No white caste, super gentle, nice finish for everyday look
SOME BY MI - V10 Hyal Antioxidant Sunscreen
Super hydrating and light!!! Nice natural finish. Does not break you out