Sensitive skin requires a bit of extra research when looking for products that won’t irritate. Sorting through all the different formulas that are tailored to sensitive skin (or say they are when they aren’t) can be confusing, so we put all our favorites in one spot for you. During this year’s NewBeauty Awards, we pinpointed some of the products that go above and beyond for sensitive skin, from healing moisturizers to at-home peels that are actually safe.
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Best Cleanser for Sensitive Skin
Approved by the National Eczema Association, Tower 28 SOS Gel Cleanser is pH-balancing, fragrance-free and removes every trace of makeup and SPF while infusing skin with essential minerals.
BUY NOW - $20
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Best Vitamin C Serum for Sensitive Skin
Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrabright Serum is gentler and less acidic than many other vitamin C formulas, but still a powerhouse against hyperpigmentation. And, it even helps take down redness.
BUY ON ULTA - $68
BUY ON SEPHORA - $68
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Best Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
Fortified with potent skin soothers, antioxidants and humectants, Dermelect Rapid Repair Facial Moisturizer supports velvety, all-day hydration for a stronger, more resilient skin barrier.
BUY NOW - $45
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Best Sunscreen for Sensitive Skin
Made specifically for sensitive skin and loved by derms, Blue Lizard Sensitive Face Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 soothes with aloe as it shields against 98 percent of harmful UVB rays.
BUY NOW - $11
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Best At-Home Peel for Sensitive Skin
Proof that sensitive skin can also use peels, the Japanese-made, leave-on SEKKESEI CLEAR WELLNESS Mild Peel Care Serum gently smooths roughness without stripping.
BUY ON SEKKISEI - $42
BUY ON AMAZON - $42
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Best Soothing Cream for Irritated Skin
Clinically proven to calm skin in as little as 30 seconds, Avene’s derm-trusted Tolerance Control Soothing Skin Recovery Cream is an absolute essential for reactive and stressed skin types.
BUY ON ULTA - $38
BUY ON AMAZON - $38
