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Gentle and Soothing Skin Care Solutions for Sensitive Skin

Find soothing formulas designed to calm irritation, reduce redness, and protect your delicate complexion.

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50 1.35 fl oz - SkinElite
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La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Balm B5 UV SPF 50 1.35 fl oz

$19.99

Soothing, therapeutic multi-use cream with broad-spectrum SPF 50 for dry, cracked, chapped, and chafed skin. Cicaplast Balm B5 UV is a soothing, therapeutic cream designed for multiple uses, featuring broad-spectrum SPF 50. It effectively relieves and...

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SkinCeuticals

SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser 6.4 fl oz

$39.00

Mild face cleanser for sensitive skin SkinCeuticals Mild Cream Face Cleanser gently purifies and removes excess oil while soothing and calming dry or sensitive skin. This gentle cleanser features a creamy texture and is specifically formulated for...

Clinical Skin A.C.E. Purifying Toner 4 fl oz - SkinElite
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Clinical Skin

Clinical Skin A.C.E. Purifying Toner 4.4 fl oz

$44.00

This deep-cleansing solution clears congested pores, soothes irritation, and boosts your skincare routine. With purifying Witch Hazel and nourishing skin conditioners, Clinical Skin A.C.E. Purifying Toner leaves your complexion refreshed, hydrated, and...

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Clinical Skin Gentle Cream Cleanser - Skin Elite
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Clinical Skin

Clinical Skin Gentle Cream Cleanser 5 fl oz

$40.00

Prepare skin for the ultimate benefits of a Clinical Skin regimen with the Gentle Cream Cleanser, dermatologist-formulated to profoundly cleanse without stripping skin of its essential moisture.In this advanced formula, vitamins, hyaluronic acid,...

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IMAGE VITAL C Hydrating Repair Crème 2 oz

$85.00

This luxurious crème that quenches and soothes. Packed with essential vitamins A and C, it gives your skin the nourishment it craves while improving texture and tone. Plus, the combo of hyaluronic acid and ceramides locks in moisture and calms any...

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IMAGE VITAL C Hydrating Intense Moisturizer 1.7 fl oz

$82.00

This luxurious, deeply moisturizing cream gradually restores hydration and protects dry skin from further dehydration. Enriched with shea butter to seal in moisture and hyaluronic acid for added hydration, its soothing texture absorbs quickly, providing...

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Epionce

Epionce Lytic Gel Cleanser 6 fl oz

$40.00

An Epionce fan-favorite and multiple award winner–from both NewBeauty and SHAPE Magazine–Lytic Gel Cleanser is a must-have for oily and problem skin types. It effectively dissolves dirt, oil and makeup, and calms the visible appearance of...

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Tuel

Tuel Rescue Minis Trio Set

$40.00

Firm and revitalize your skin with this mini trio. Formulated with anti aging ingredients like glucosamine, co-enzyme Q10 and carrot seed to help stimulate cell regeneration, support firmness and promote elasticity. This powerhouse trio helps soften fine...

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PhytoCeuticals

Phyto-C SuperHeal O-Live Lotion 2 fl oz

$150.00

SuperHeal® O-Live Lotion is a scientifically advanced, cosmeceutical-grade skincare solution. This innovative formula harnesses the power of our patented SuperHeal olive leaf extract, containing potent antioxidants and soothing properties,...

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EltaMD Skin Recovery Four Piece Set
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EltaMD

EltaMD Skin Recovery System Value Set

$207.00 $186.30

The EltaMD Skin Recovery System helps reveal radiant skin from the inside out with four daily products: toner, serum, light moisturizer and night mask. Formulated for sensitive and acne-prone skin, the Skin Recovery System from EltaMD works by repairing...

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Tuel Calm Mini Trio Kit
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Tuel Calm Mini Trio Kit

$38.00

The perfect trio to help your skin stay calm and cool. Canadian Willow Bark, sunflower, avocado and a dose of vitamins help reduce inflammation, soothe and heal. Includes 0.5 oz sizes of: Calm Deep Pore Cleansing Duo  Calm Soothing Moisture Cream...

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Dermalogica Redness Relief Essence 5.1 fl oz
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Dermalogica

Dermalogica Redness Relief Essence 5.1 fl oz

$42.00

Redness-reducing essence calms and restores balance to sensitive skin. Lightweight like a toner but concentrated like a serum, this refreshing formula visibly reduces redness and helps reduce sensitivity by strengthening the skin's moisture barrier. Aloe...

GlyMed Plus

GlyMed Plus Peptide Serum 1 fl oz

$98.00

Activate the skin's self-defense system with this heptapeptide barrier repair formulation. This cellular defense protection cream reduces DNA oxidation, neutralizes free radicals, and increases antioxidant capacity within cells to fight against...

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Revision Gentle Foaming Cleanser  5 fl oz
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Revision

Revision Gentle Foaming Cleanser

$48.00

Skin is left smooth and soft with a rich, velvety soap-free foam that gently and effectively cleanses while also calming and moisturizing. Featured Product: read more about Gentle Foaming Cleanser here Gently and effectively removes make-up and...

La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Lipikar Wash AP+ 13.5 fl oz

$17.99

Body & Face Wash for Extra Dry Skin GENTLE FOAMING MOISTURIZING WASH: Moisturizing body wash and face wash for extra dry, sensitive skin provides 24 hr hydration starting in the shower. This comforting foaming wash helps protect skin from the...

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Dermalogica

Dermalogica Sebum Clearing Masque 2.5 fl oz

$56.00

Soothing clay masque helps clear breakouts and minimize premature signs of skin aging. Oil-absorbing clays help detoxify skin as Salicylic Acid clears pore congestion. Calming botanicals such as Oat and Bisabolol help soothe aggravation brought on by...

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By now we’ve all seen enough examples to know that two people can have very different experiences doing the same thing. You and your friend try out the hot new happy hour spot and the menu tastes fantastic to you but nasty to her. After happy hour you catch a show which your friend loves but to you, it’s an assault to your ears. Well, the same thing is true for skin – a product that works fantastically for someone else could leave your skin pink and angry. If that’s happening to you often, it could mean you have sensitive skin.

What is Sensitive Skin?

Sensitive skin is basically what it sounds like – your skin gets easily irritated or inflamed, or it breaks out in bumps and pustules. And we’re not talking about things that are irritants to almost everyone like poison ivy. Sensitive skin typically means your skin is reacting to things that aren’t irritating to most people, or that it’s reacting more strongly than normal to things that are usually just slightly irritating.

Why Do I Have Sensitive Skin?

Usually the answer to this is just the luck of the draw. Genetics play a role, and some people’s skin is just naturally more reactive than others. But your sensitivity could also be caused by an underlying skin condition like eczema or rosacea. Dry skin is more sensitive too because when skin is dry you don’t have as strong of a protective barrier, so dryness could cause sensitivity too.

Why is My Skin More Sensitive Some Days Than Others?

For some people, it’s easy to learn what will and won’t make their sensitive skin throw a tantrum. For others, though, it’s more inconsistent. You’re not losing your mind, it is entirely possible that that mask worked fine for you a few weeks ago but irritates your skin today, and there are several reasons why that might be.

As we mentioned, dryness makes your skin more sensitive. Anything that can make your skin drier – like dry air in the fall and winter, spending too much time in a hot shower, or slacking on your moisturizer – can also make your skin more sensitive. Another common reason for variation is that sometimes a reaction can happen when two triggers combine. For example, that skin mask might normally be fine on your skin. But today it happens to be really cold outside which is making your skin just slightly more irritated already, so when you add in the face mask, it’s enough to launch a full-scale reaction.

What Can I Do About My Sensitive Skin?

In some cases, you can actually make your skin less sensitive. If the sensitivity comes from an underlying skin condition, getting treatment for that condition from your dermatologist can get your condition more under control so it doesn’t create as much sensitivity. Building more hydration into your skin care routine can lower your sensitivity too if you have dry skin.

Other than these steps, though, it’s mostly a matter of managing your sensitivity by avoiding products that tend to trigger it. The safest bet is always to use skin care products that are labeled as safe for sensitive skin.