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Best products for sensitive and melanated skin
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items I’m skincare obsessed, but finding quality products that don’t irritate my sensitive and melanated skin can be difficult. Below are my the best products I’ve tried that address my hyperpigmentation, skin protection and everyday moisture needs.
My new favorite cleanser. I was recommended this after a facial. It has exfoliated my skin and evened out my hyperpigmentation immensely within a month. I would definitely recommend
to fellow black or melanated folks are looking for a gentle active...
Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Wash
This is the first Salmon DNA and Medicube product I’ve tried. It’s well worth the hype. I have extremely sensitive skin, especially around my eyes, and this is not irritating at all.
medicube Salmon DNA PDRN Pink Peptide Eye Serum
The soothing repair face moisturizer is my MVP! Finding a moisturizer that doesn’t cause any irritation is almost impossible for me. This moisturizer is light but buildable. It’s also scent free. You will see and feel the result after immediate use.
Toleriane Face Products for Sensitive Skin
No white cast! I’ve used this product for a few years now and it always gets the job done. It’s part of my daily routine, and I’ve even got my dad to start using it!
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50
Simple but effective. I’ve tried many toners but this one has been a staple in my routine for years.
It preps my skin leaving it so soft. The toner is also extremely gentle.
ETUDE SoonJung pH5.5 Relief Hydrating Toner
Serums can make me breakout quite easily, but this is one of a few that really soothes my skin. A must try for those with extra sensitive skin who want a daily serum for moisture.
Minéral 89 Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Feels luxurious and works like a charm. Elemis’ cleansing balm makes me actually look forward to removing makeup. It’s not fragranced or too heavy unlike other cleansing balms. It a little on the pricier end, but I try to buy the gift sets which prov...
Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm
Tried and true, this is my daily cleanser. It is extremely gentle on my skin, but still throughly cleanses it. The cleanser is fragrance free which is a huge plus.
Face Cleanser
Cetaphil holds a special place in my heart as my first real cleanser! When my skin was at its worst, Cetaphil was the only cleanser that worked. I’ve recommended it to my mum and aunt years ago, and both of them still use it to this day.
Gentle Skin Cleanser - Face & Body Cleaner
If I was stranded on a desert island and could only bring one skincare item, it would be this one. Truly a holy grail item. The balm is versatile, I’ve used it to repair my damaged skin barrier and on burn marks. Tip: Use a small amount on your skin,...
Cicaplast Balm B5 for Dry Skin Irritations
Another staple in my routine. It helps calm down and refresh my skin at any moment. I’ve tried dupes of this product but they’re just not as good as Tower28.
SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray with Hypochlorous Acid
This serum is like a sweet treat for my skin. I use this when my face feels dull or when I’m dealing with hyper pigmented spots. It’s quite expensive in the US, so if you or a friend are going to France (or anywhere else in Europe) make sure to stock...
Vinoperfect Facial Radiance Dark Spot Serum - Caudalie
I started using this eye cream a couple years ago, and at the time it was the only eye product I could tolerate. It really helps my dark circles but also just makes my eyes feel more supple.
Benton Fermentation Eye Cream
I recently just tried this serum, but already feel like I’m seeing a slight difference in my discoloration.
Super Fade Discoloration Serum | Dark Spots Skin Corrector
This Glossier SPF was the first SPF I started using consistently. It has no white cast, and never broke me out.
Glossier Invisible Shield SPF50
