People with sensitive skin tend to have lower tolerance levels for certain cosmetic ingredients that can lead to irritation such as stinging, burning, itching, dryness or redness if used too frequently in cosmetic products. Therefore it’s essential for them to use only non-comedogenic, fragrance-free and alcohol-free skincare products suitable for their particular situation.
CeraVe Hydrating Cream-to-Foam Cleanser is our go-to for oily sensitive skin as it gently soothes and hydrates without stripping. Packed with three essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid, it’s a luxurious cleanser perfect for oily sensitive skin types.
1. CeraVe Hydrating Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Face Lotion
This non-greasy face sunscreen was developed to combine skincare with sun protection in order to help prevent dark spots and discoloration, while providing all-day hydration through MVE Delivery Technology and three essential ceramides that restore skin barrier function while locking in moisture.
This sunscreen uses both chemical and mineral UV filters (titanium dioxide and zinc oxide). Additionally, it is oil-free, paraben-free, fragrance free, hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested.
It may leave a white cast on darker skin tones; however, this can be managed by mixing with serum or foundation and/or mixing it with both products at the same time. In addition, its formula is non-comedogenic – meaning that it won’t clog your pores!
2. MEDIK8 Peptide Serum
Peptides are one of the key ingredients to improving skin texture and resilience, but Medik8 takes it one step further with their anti-age serum. By combining 30 complex multi-peptide technology with drone delivery for powerful results that reduce wrinkles while plumping skin to improve elasticity and firmness.
Key ingredients include Matrixyl 3000 to increase collagen and elastin production, copper peptides to make retinol more tolerable and stimulate skin cell regeneration, hyaluronic acid for deep hydration, green tea extract for redness reduction and soothing aloe vera for soothing the skin.
This serum is lightweight and quickly absorbs into your skin without leaving behind a greasy residue, making it suitable for daily use in your skincare regimen. Plus, its composition (such as retinol) means it works seamlessly as part of an ongoing skincare regime.
3. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Deciem’s original product that helped them begin the path towards democratizing skincare was their Hydrating Serum in 2016. Packed with five types of Hyaluronic Acid ranging in molecular weight (low, medium and high molecular weights), plus an H.A. crosspolymer for multi-depth hydration; plus Vitamin B5 to improve surface hydration and Ceramides that can support skin barrier function – it all adds up for ultimate multidimensional hydration!
The serum is a gel-like liquid with a slightly thicker consistency than others you might find in your drawer, yet is comfortable and hassle-free to handle. Colourless and fragrance free, it absorbs quickly into skin.
After use, this serum leaves skin looking plumper and softer while diminishing fine dry lines. A must-have for anyone wanting to maintain a hydrating complexion!
4. TOWER 28 SOS Facial Spray
Tower 28 Beauty is a clean-living, sensitive skin-friendly brand inspired by California. Their SOS Facial Spray provides soothing purifying and renewing treatment for angry skin formulated with hypochlorous acid – a naturally-occurring bacteria-fighting substance found within white blood cells – that’s safe for use on facial surfaces.
Ingredients like sodium chloride (common table salt) are combined with water to create a gentler solution for sensitive skin, as well as the popular skincare ingredient hyaluronic acid – known for plumping and firming your complexion – found here. You can purchase it at Sephora, Amazon, Kohl’s and on their brand’s website.
5. Aquaphor Healing Ointment
This dermatologist-recommended multi-purpose ointment can help heal cracked skin and lips, moisturize dry hands, feet and heels, protect chafed skin and facilitate the healing of minor cuts, scrapes and burns. Formulated from less than 10 ingredients and clinically proven to restore smooth healthy-looking skin.
Aquaphor and Vaseline are petroleum jelly-based products designed to create a protective barrier, sealing in moisture. While Vaseline only includes petroleum jelly, Aquaphor features additional ingredients like humectants like glycerin as well as cetyl alcohol, shea butter, panthenol and bisabolol which have antioxidant and anti-irritant properties.
However, if you have an lanolin allergy, this product may not be appropriate as it contains a high concentration of this ingredient. You could experience mild allergic symptoms in the form of red itchy bumps or scaly patches of skin.
