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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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Epicutis

Epicutis Lipid Serum 1 oz

$250.00

With only eight ingredients, this gentle formula is an essential member of your healing arsenal. With therapeutic concentrations of TSC, our patented anti-inflammatory, this silky serum delivers an instant dose of relief for dry, stressed, sensitive or...

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Obagi Back To Basic Set of 5 (Serum 20%) - Skin Elite
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Obagi

Obagi Back To Basic Set of 5 (Serum 20%)

$208.00 $165.00

Perfect Skincare Routine Valued at $278 for only $208 Maintain a more youthful appearance with the perfect 4 step routine featuring our best-selling Professional-C® Serum 20% (ideal for normal to oily skin types), Winner of the 2022 InStyle Best...

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Obagi Back To Basic Set of 5 (Serum 15%) - Skin Elite
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Obagi

Obagi Back To Basic Set of 5 (Serum 15%)

$188.00 $149.00

Perfect Skincare Routine Valued at $251 for only $188 Maintain a more youthful appearance with the perfect 4 step routine featuring our best-selling Professional-C ® Serum 15% (ideal for most skin types) that includes the ABCs of skincare. Whether...

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Professional-C® + Retinol 1.0 Set - Skin Elite
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Obagi

Obagi Professional-C® + Retinol 1.0 Set of 2

$155.00 $124.00

Vitamin C Serum 15% + Retinol 1.0 Set Valued at $194 for only $155.20 Amplify results for brighter, younger-looking skin! Defend in the AM with our Professional-C® Serums, which contain a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals helping to...

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Dermalogica

Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream 1.7 fl oz

$64.00

Ultra-soothing actives calm on contact – helping to break the pattern of sensitive skin as they immediately comfort and help skin become more resilient over time. Balmy-cream formula melts into skin to quickly alleviate redness and help prevent...

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( plated ) Skin Science

( plated ) Skin Science CALM Serum 0.5 fl oz

$258.00

( plated )™ CALM Serum harnesses the power of platelet-derived exosomes to prepare the skin for cosmetic treatments and reduce post-procedure recovery time. *Due to a manufacturer packaging change, item received may vary from...

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EltaMD Cleanse and Protect Mini Kit
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EltaMD

EltaMD Cleanse & Protect Mini Kit

$31.99

Try the EltaMD Cleanse and Protect Mini Set with trial sizes of EltaMD Oil-in-Gel Cleanser, PM Therapy Moisturizer, and UV Clear SPF 46 Sunscreen for a complete cleansing, protecting, and moisturizing routine. Exclusive Set Only $31.99 EltaMD UV Clear...

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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PCA Skin Sensitive Skin Mini Kit
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PCA Skin

PCA Skin Sensitive Skin Mini Kit

$19.99

Try the exclusive PCA Skin Sensitive Skin Mini Kit to calm, hydrate, and balance sensitive skin types in three easy steps: cleanse, treat, and moisturize. Kit includes PCA Skin Creamy Cleanser, Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum, and ReBalance Moisturizer in...

PCA Skin Sensitive Skin Kit
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PCA Skin

PCA Skin Sensitive Skin Routine Kit

$219.00 $197.10

The exclusive PCA Skin Sensitive Routine Kit helps calm, hydrate, and balance sensitive skin types in three easy steps: cleanse, treat, and moisturize. Kit includes PCA Skin Creamy Cleanser, Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum, and ReBalance Moisturizer...

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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Lifeline ProPlus Advanced Recovery Complex 1.7 fl oz
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Lifeline Skin Care

Lifeline ProPlus Advanced Recovery Complex 1.7 fl oz

$125.00 $50.00

Lifeline ProPlus Advanced Recovery Complex contains peptides from stem cells that support collagen and elastin production, while utilizing B complex nutrients and antioxidants to support healthy cell metabolism and minimize free radical damage that helps...

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SkinMedica Procedure 360 System Power Duo
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SkinMedica

SkinMedica Procedure 360 System Power Duo

$260.00 $195.00

A skin care duo that supports post-procedure skin. Set includes: Post Procedure Repair Complex - 1 oz Restorative Ointment - 2.6 oz Supports recovery after cosmetic procedures  Minimizes recovery time Encourages healthy-looking skin Human...

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iS Clinical

iS CLINICAL Pure Care Collection

$99.00

iS CLINICAL products help support optimal skin recovery and decrease downtime for the compromised post-procedure skin. By immersing your skin in deep, nourishing hydration and helping support a protective barrier, your skin will feel soothed, invigorated...

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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.