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#3 - Dry, Sensitive, Pigmented & Wrinkle-prone
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items DSPW is one of the most complex and challenging skin types to manage, as all four barriers to skin health are present: dehydration, inflammation, pigmentation, and aging. DSPW skin is also sensitive and therefore prone to inflammation like acne and/o...
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Cleansers
Facial Spray
Acne Treatments
Anti-inflammatory Products
Skin-Brighteners
Moisturizers
Cleansers
A creamy, lipid-rich cleanser that does not foam is ideal for this skin type
This cleanser is for those who love the feel of a scrub but find it difficult to use one without skin becoming irritated. This creamy scrub cleansing skin thoroughly and gently exfoliates - even dry, mature skin
BABOR Gentle Peeling Cream for Dry Skin
Removes makeup, daily pollutants, and grime for a healthy-looking radiance. The brightening, buttery formula can be used as a cleanser, deep cleansing mask, or a hydrating makeup remover.
ELEMIS Superfood AHA Glow Cleansing Butter
Works for all skin types especially dry, sensitive skin. Targets skincare concerns such as dryness, dullness, and redness. Soothes stressed skin and softens rough texture while gently removing makeup and SPF.
Youth To The People Supershroom Facial Cleanser
This is a perfect cleanser for dry, sensitive skin that likes the clean feeling of a foamy cleanser. This gives a nice lather without stripping the skin of it's natural lipids
Experiment Plasma Wash Moisture Gel Cleanser
Facial Spray
Help prep your skin or give an extra hydration boost. Rose hydrosol can help reduce redness, irritation, and supporting blemish prone or sensitized skin. Can also be used on the scalp
Cocokind Rosewater Facial Toner, pH Balance
Acne Treatments
formulated to target uneven skin tone, dull texture, and enlarged pores. This serum provides deep hydration while also supporting healthy skin barrier function. It is ideal for sensitive or dry skin, helping to prevent irritation, inflammation, and s...
Good Molecules 5% Niacinamide Serum with Ectoin
Medicated formula uses liquid pimple-patch technology to reduce the appearance of pimple size, redness, and post-acne marks. Suitable for all skin types and layers seamlessly under sunscreen and makeup to target breakouts on the go.
Kiehl's Since 1851 | Truly Targeted Acne-Clearing Liquid Pimple Patch with Salicylic Acid
Anti-inflammatory Products
The hypochlorus acid in this gel-based serum helps calm irritated skin and/or reduce redness concerns
Tower 28 SOS Intensive Rescue Serum Sensitive Skin
10% Azelaic Acid helps calming effect for normal skin. Wheat and barley extracts, as gentle yet effective ingredients, provide deep hydration and help balance skin for a healthier-looking complexion.
Anua Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Soothing Serum
Helps to heal and restore stressed, dry/dehydrated skin. I love how this feel when you can tell your skin is dull and depleted
ALPHA-H Vitamin E Serum with 1% Ceramide
This serum works well for all skin types but Ideal for those looking to treat pores, reduce redness, and boost hydration levels. Brings radiance and balance back to the skin
Allies of Skin Prebiotics & Niacinamide Pore Booster
Helps to reduce redness and irritation caused by environmental aggressors, pollution and stress. Improves skin’s complexion, elasticity and hydration. Soothes skin discomfort and irritation. Stimulates cell turnover and restores suppleness, while imp...
m-61 SuperSoothe Calm+Correct Serum
A milky face toner replenishes moisture and balances your skin’s pH level to deliver lightweight, soothing hydration tailored for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin.
Versed Skin Soothe Hydrating Milky Toner
Skin-Brighteners
ingredients like vitamin C and kojic acid, or perhaps a tyrosinase inhibitor, paired with good sun protection habits, can address uneven skin tone and other concerns related to pigmentation.
I love this for ultimate brightening and smoothening for skin that is more on the sensitive side and may struggle to tolerate other brightening products. Also provides lightweight hydration
Alpha-H Vitamin C Serum 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
A watery essence that is designed for any skin type. Works well for those who have concerns with dull, uneven skin tone. Absorbs easily into skin. A great dupe for the SK-II essence
mixsoon Galactomyces Ferment Essence - Moisturizing Korean Skincare
Works well for those with aging, blemish-prone, combination, and dry skin. Clinically shown to brighten skin’s appearance, improve the look of fine lines & wrinkles plus skin tone & texture
Naturium Vitamin C Super Serum Plus Face Care
Moisturizers
Use a high-quality barrier repair moisturizer. Moisturizers with antioxidants are wonderful for this skin type as well
A different type of moisturizer that can be used underneath a cream-based moisturizer or if needing a lighter moisturizer
CeraVe Skin Renewing Gel Oil Hydrating Serum
A gentle. lightweight night cream packed with retinol and antioxidants. Gentle enough for sensitive skin and can be used nightly
Derma E Anti-Aging Regenerative Night Cream
Not a cheap product but I promise it is worth the splurge. Helps strengthen the skin barrier while exfoliating gently and providing essential moisture while you sleep. Works for all skin types
U Beauty BARRIER Night Cream Moisturizer
Helps maintain a healthy skin balance for a dewy, glass-like look. Formulated with niacinamide, helping to reduce the appearance of pores. Perfect for sensitive, dry, blemish prone, aging, and combination skin.
Naturium Niacinamide Gel Cream 5% Moisturizer
Sunscreen
Daily sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher is a must for this skin type. Dry, sensitive skin types like DSPW generally do well with a moisturizing physical sunscreen.
I love this serum SPF. Feels silky and not heavy on the skin and gives the skin a sheer tint from bioactive minerals. Also contains ingredients to help calm reactive skin.
3 The Tinted Serum Broad Spectrum SPF50+
Affordable protection with a blendable tint for any skin tone. I love Eucerin and their SPF doesn't disappoint.
Eucerin Sun Tinted Age Defense SPF 50 Face
A moisturizing physical SPF that blends evenly into skin. Great for skin that is more on the dry side
IMAGE Skincare PREVENTION+ SPF 50 Face Sunscreen
Tinted sunscreen with a broad spectrum SPF 50 that provides the perfect light to medium coverage. Filled with hydrating squalane and powerful antioxidants including green tea to provide your skin with extra protection from the elements
Sorella Apothecary | Tinted Dew Drops SPF 50