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Sensitive Skin Care Must Haves

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I've suffered all my life with really sensitive acne rosacea prone skin. Meaning I get pimples and redness and the usual over the counter stuff really doesn't work! If you can think of a medical treatment, I've tried it. Any skin care fad? I've tried...
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Goodbye Redness

Products aimed to help even skin tone. You will notice that this list is short because my skin is THAT sensitive and I will only recommend products that have not failed me.

 
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Centella is known for decreasing redness. I apply after cleansing, the formulation is liquid and not scented. I don't break out with this product and it has helped with my goals of decreasing facial redness.
Centella
 
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It cosmetics is a great brand for sensitive skin and inflammed skin. I use this form of centella in the mornings since the green hue also helps decrease redness and works well under makeup
Bye Bye Redness Serum

Acne/Texture

Acne can be caused by multiple factors. For sensitive skin like me I seem to be effected by most things : hormones, fungal, inflammatory (like rosacea). These products attack the problem without attacking that beautiful face underneath. 

 
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GAME CHANGER! If you want to try only one thing from this list it HAS to be this. I've tried other brands but The Ordinary gives this product for a good price and seems to work better than other formulations. Azelaic Acid works by gently resurfacing ...
Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% for Exfoliation & Even Skin Tone
 
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As a person who struggled with acne from a young age salicyclic acid is an active ingredient I've used constantly (and most likely over used). This face and body wash is actually very gentle and does not overly dry out the skin. My skin still feels h...
Prequel Gleanser + SA Non-Drying Salicylic Acid Cleanse
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Dandruff Shampoo… for your face?!? I know. But it's the antifungal ingredient (ketoconazole) that we're using this for. I keep this for my acne outbreak days (like around my period). After you wash your face, add a dime size amount to your face and l...
Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 1% Ketoconazole

Hydration

Not only do I have sensitive acne prone skin, but I have combination skin. (I know, the Lord really thought long and hard how to humble me in this lifetime huh lol) These moisturizers are great for keeping your skin barrier right, not breaking you ou... 

 
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I mainly use the Ultra Healing lotion, but any moisturizer from this brand is great. When my skin barrier was really bad this ultra healing lotion really helped repair it. If my skin is having a really bad sensitive day, I prefer it over cerave or ce...
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First Aid Beauty as a brand is hands down great from my sensitive skin. This lotion is great under makeup, it doesn't make me oily, and feels very hydrating
Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration