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Skincare Routine for Sensitive Skin Sufferers
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items Products approved by a medical aesthetician for any kind of sensitive skin
Sections
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Choose a Cleanser
Choose a Calming Toner
Choose a Gentle Exfoliant
Choose a Soothing Serum
Choose an Eye Product
Choose a Moisturizer
Choose a Cleanser
Choose a cleanser that is effective yet doesn't irritate the skin
A foaming cleanser for sensitive skin that leaves skin feeling hydrated instead of stripped
Curel Foaming Facial Wash | Cleanser for Dry, Sensitive Skin
Effective and gentle cleanser for all types of sensitive skin
PCA Gentle Foaming Facial Wash
Ceramide-infused cleanser to keep sensitive skin hydrated after cleansing
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Facial Cleanser
An oil cleanser that is gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin types but still effective at removing makeup, dirt, oil etc
Sulwhasoo Gentle Cleansing Oil
Gentle and effective face cleanser - perfect for super sensitive skin for $8-$12
Vanicream™ Gentle Facial Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
This cleanser leverages innovative micellar technology for gentle makeup removal & deep cleansing, maintaining skin's natural pH. Enriched with amino acids and omega 3-6, it's suitable for sensitive skin. The oil-to-milk formula offers a luxuriou...
Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Cleansing Oil
Infused with effective ingredients to help soften and remove impurities. This airy foam feels lightweight on skin, prepping it for further skin care products
Shiseido Complete Cleansing Microfoam - 180 mL - Light, Instant Foaming Cleanser
Moisturizing cleanser & make-up remover for all skin types including sensitive, normal, combination, & oily skin
ALASTIN Skincare Gentle Cleanser Foaming Gel Face Wash
Fortified with soy proteins & botanicals helps cleanse, remove makeup, dirt & impurities promotes moisture retention, elasticity & firmness
Soy Hydrating Facial Cleanser | Fresh
Buffs away dry, dull skin while cleansing to support natural surface cell turnover; The result is improved skin texture to reveal healthy glowing skin
Cetaphil Exfoliating Face Wash, Extra Gentle Daily Face Scrub,
Gently removes dirt, impurities, and makeup with a soap-free foam that transforms into a silky emulsion on contact. This mild yet effective formula comfortably cleanses all skin types, even post-treatment skin after in-office dermatological procedure...
SKINCEUTICALS Soothing Cleanser
Choose a Calming Toner
A toner is not necessary but I do highly recommend one full of soothing & hydrating ingredients. The thin nature of a toner penetrates the skin more readily
Soothes and hydrates sensitive skin, reducing redness and irritation. Lightweight and gentle enough for daily use on the face or body, it leaves skin refreshed and balanced. Perfect for all skin types!
Mario Badescu Repairing HOCl Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
Your skin's new drink of choice, this nourishing milky toner essence instantly drenches skin in hydration as it comforts and calms visible signs of redness. Flooded with ceramides to strengthen your skin barrier, as well as other calming and soothing...
Farmacy Hydrating Essence - Hydrating Honey Milk Toner + Facial Essence to Soothe
Concentrated in vitamin B3, soothes, smoothes, and hydrates for 24 hours straight. Skin is softened and ready to receive skincare and soak up ingredients.
SVR B3 Hydra Essence Toner - 2% Vitamin B3 & Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrates and refreshes while helping maintain skin’s natural pH. Formulated with apricot and sweet betty flower, it soothes and calms sensitive skin without stripping or irritation.
ELEMIS Soothing Apricot Toner
Support a healthy skin barrier, boost hydration and lessen pore appearance with this calming, lightweight essence. Glycerin locks in moisture to enhance hydration, and soothing Jojoba balances skin's natural microbiome to optimize product absorption....
Dr. Loretta Barrier Enhancing Milky Essence
Balance and refresh your skin with this hydrating toning mist. Alcohol-free and formulated with antioxidant powerhouse CoQ-10, Aloe Vera and Cucumber, this non-drying skin spritzer primes and softens skin exposed to environmental aggressors. Great as...
COQ-10 Toner | Indie Lee Skincare | Balance & Refresh Skin
Choose a Gentle Exfoliant
Even the most sensitive skin needs exfoliation. The combo of mandelic + lactic gently exfoliates dead skin cells but also helps to main
Paula’s Choice 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Exfoliant
Gentle yet effective serum to exfoliate skin with a combination of five different ingredients
Honey Glow 17% AHA + BHA Resurfacing Acid Serum
Vitamin C is essential for keeping skin youthful and bright
Lucent-C Vitamin C Serum 15% - Prequel
A daily treatment pad that contains just the right amount of Lactic and Glycolic Acids to safely and effectively help exfoliate, tone and brighten all skin types – including sensitive
First Aid Beauty - Facial Radiance Pads
Clinically proven to improve pore size, smooth facial skin, and leave the complexion looking radiant and youthful.
Kate Somerville Liquid ExfoliKate
Gentle Exfoliation & Radiance Boost – 2% PHA combined with calming BHA delicately exfoliates skin, refines pores, and enhances clarity for visibly smoother, more radiant skin.
Aqua Bomb PHA Exfoliating Toner Pads - belif
Formulated with Green Tea-derived Enzyme, Vitamin C, tangerine peel extract, and hyaluronic acid that provide double-duty brightening + exfoliation for a more even-toned, refined complexion.
innisfree Green Tea Enzyme Vitamin C Serum
A naturally derived retinol alternative serum that helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while sealing in hydration for soft, supple skin
HERBIVORE Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative
Upon contact with water this powder polishes skin to perfection to help balance uneven skin tones, while calming your skin. Removes dulling surface debris and evens skin tone to reveal brighter, smoother skin. Gentle enough for daily use.
Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant, Exfoliating Face Wash Scrub Powder
0.5% Tri-Retinoid Comfort Complex delivers three types of retinoids (0.25% retinol, 0.125% retinal encapsulated, 0.125% granactive retinoid) at different speeds to delivers powerful results with increased comfort. Aloe provides light hydration to pre...
Cocokind Beginner Retinol Gel 0.1%
PHAs are the perfect solution for those with sensitive skin who want to achieve true daily exfoliation, as they strip away dead cells while simultaneously moisturizing the skin’s barrier, locking in hydrating properties.
Medik8 Press & Glow Daily Exfoliating PHA Tonic with Enzyme Activator - Polyhydroxy Acid Toner
Helps reduce the appearance of blemishes, fine lines, & wrinkles. Ideal for all skin types, even sensitive skin. Entrapped Retinol promotes cell turnover and improves skin texture, while PHA exfoliates the surface of the skin.
Obagi Medical Retinol + PHA Refining Night Cream
Designed for sensitive skin, this skin-transforming Retinol Complex Serum visibly improves lines + wrinkles with less irritation than traditional retinol
First Aid Beauty - 0.3% Retinol Complex Serum
Amazing for a sensitive skin. This product found a way for sensitive skin to be able to use an AHA like glycolic acid while keeping skin from getting irritated or dried out. Also great for unclogging pores, fading discoloration and brightening skin u...
KraveBeauty Kale-Lalu-yAHA
Choose a Soothing Serum
Choose a serum to reduce redness and soothe irritated skin
A blend of azelaic acid and hyaluronic to reduce redness and keep the skin hydrated.
Azelaic Acid 10 Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum
A sensitive skin-friendly spot fading serum combines the power of 1% alpha arbutin with chlorophyll, licorice root, and panthenol to reduce the look of discoloration, offset redness, and boost radiance.
Cocokind Chlorophyll Discoloration Serum
Boosts Radiance - Gives the skin a healthy and radiant glow. Reduces Redness - Improves red, irritated, and dull skin Replenishes Moisture - Increases moisture levels with one use
COSRX Propolis Ampoule, Glow Boosting Serum for Face
helps to calm, restore and defend sensitized skin. Eases sensitization and helps to defend against future assaults. Interrupts inflammatory triggers to prevent flare-ups, calm, and soothe skin. Great for non-invasive procedures.
Dermalogica Ultracalming Serum Concentrate
Performs well on all skin types, including sensitive skin, quickly calming, rehydrating, and restoring the skin while providing defense against future assaults
Active Skin Repair Face and Body Hydrating Serum
A concentrated daily dose of Omegas 6 & 9 supports a healthy moisture barrier. Each drop leaves skin smooth and supple. Mineral-rich Undaria seaweed combined with moisturizing botanical oils delivers instant radiance to dry, sensitive skin. Derma...
OSEA Dayglow Face Oil™ | Vegan Anti-Aging Face Oil |
Choose an Eye Product
formulated with gentle, non-irritating ingredients to hydrate, soothe, and protect the delicate eye area without causing redness or discomfort
An eye product for those with very sensitive eyes
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Eye Cream
The patented ionized water acts like a magnet to quickly surround and lift away eye makeup, including waterproof mascara, without the need for rinsing
OPTASE LIFE Sensitive Eye Makeup Remover
Deeply replenishes skin for 48 hours: Targeted eye serum rehydrates to smooth the look of fine lines caused by dryness and improves the quality of sensitive skin over time
CETAPHIL Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum
This daily eye cream gently hydrates with care for a soft and dewy complexion. FRAGRANCE FREE, pH BALANCED, COLORANT FREE - This hydrating eye cream is formulated without drying alcohols for dry, sensitive skin.
Curel Japanese Skin Care Moisturizer Repair Eye Cream
Combats the signs of aging and improves the look of lines and wrinkles for a firmer, more youthful looking eye area. Made for aging, dry, and sensitive skin types for daily use. Contains a Calming Phyto Blend with Phytosterols and Phospholipids and H...
Honest Beauty Sensitive Skin Calm + Renew Eye Balm
This eye cream was formulated with sensitive skin in mind but also keeping aging skin in mind too. Perfect for anyone even those with skin barrier concerns
Revision Skincare D.E.J Eye Cream
Awesome for any irritated, dry skin around the eye area. Works with all skin types. Affordable price - usually around $8
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Eye Cream - Hydrating
Choose a Moisturizer
A moisturizer will not only hydrate sensitive skin but will also protect the natural barrier
A daily light moisturizer to help soothe sensitive skin woes
Honest Beauty Sensitive Skin Daily Moisturizer
Face + body moisturizer that hydrates and relieves redness within 24 hours
Physiogel | Calming Relief Redness Relieving Cream
An anti-aging night cream that is made for the most sensitive skin types
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermallergo Night Moisturizer
A moisturizer to help soothe, hydrate and reduce chronic redness
Bioderma Sensibio AR Cream
Dermatologist-designed to be suitable for all skin types, even dry, sensitive, and breakout-prone skin. Helps support skin barrier function for an ultra-dewy glow
Curology Hydro+ Gel Cream Moisturizer
Formulated with color correcting green pigments, this face cream instantly reduces the appearance of visible facial redness. Provides color correction for redness while soothing and providing long lasting comfort for sensitive skin.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Rosaliac AR Visible Redness Reducing Cream
Choose a SPF
Sensitive skin can be reactive to even sunscreen, here's approved SPF for reactive skin
Face and body sunscreen spray for outdoor activities. Ultra-light sunscreen texture with lasting comfort, non-greasy finish. Formulated with Cell-Ox Shield antioxidant technology. Suitable for sensitive skin
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Sunscreen Spray Lotion SPF 60 For Face & Body
Clinically proven results for stronger, less sensitive skin. Also proven to alleviate issues associated with skin sensitivity. Helps to mask current redness white protecting skin from further damage.
EltaMD UV Skin Recovery | Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Face Sunscreen
Olive-derived Squalane hydrates and conditions the skin and supports the skin’s natural barrier. Dermatologist recommended - Provides broad-spectrum SPF 40 coverage against UVA and UVB rays. Safe for sensitive skin, non-irritating, and free from benz...
Bask Suncare SPF 40 Daily Invisible Gel Face Sunscreen
A powerful, semi-transparent lightweight sun protection with SPF 50 PA++++. With zinc oxide and calming botanicals, this mineral filter sunscreen supports healthy skin while targeting photoaging and environmental stressors
Skin Sun Barrier Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
Offers a breathable, serum-like texture that blends into skin with no white cast, to provide high sun protection while keeping skin comfortable and refreshed all day.
First Aid Beauty - Hydrating Sunscreen Milk with Colloidal Oatmeal, Broad Spectrum SPF 45
Provides invisible, mineral-based sun protection from harmful UVA/UVB rays leaving behind a glowing, dewy finish with no embarrassing white residue. Deeply moisturize and fight signs of aging while protecting your skin from the sun and free radicals ...
Eight Saints Chase the Sun Broad Spectrum SPF (30) Face Moisturizing Sunscreen
Non-Nano Zinc Oxide Protects from UVA/UVB Damage and is Safe for Problem-Prone Skin; Reparative Prickly Pear Extract Helps Protects from Blue-Light Pollution; Aloe Vera Soothes and Calms Skin
Tower 28 Beauty SunnyDays SPF 30 Tinted Mineral Sunscreen For Sensitive Skin
A lightweight, non-greasy formula is crafted for sensitive skin, providing effective sun protection without clogging pores or causing irritation. Self Reflect has been awarded the The National Eczema Association’s prestigious Seal of Approval so you ...
Kinship Zinc Oxide Mineral Facial Sunscreen SPF 32 Self Reflect for Sensitive Skin
I've noticed my sensitive skin patients sometimes struggle finding a SPF that is delicate enough for their skin. This body sunscreen has no harsh chemical active ingredients that might irritate sensitive skin. It's a hypoallergenic formula with sooth...
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen Zinc Oxide
Misc
Specially designed to be gentle on the eyes and lashes, the gel cleanser effectively removes all traces of make up for a fresh, comfortable finish. Packed full of minerals and trace elements, the water helps to soothe, refresh and hydrate the skin. I...
Avène Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover for Sensitive Skin