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Sensitivity

Gentle and Soothing Skin Care Solutions for Sensitive Skin

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

AnteAGE

AnteAGE MD Biosome Accelerator 1 fl oz

$120.00

AnteAGE MD Biosome Accelerator: repair and restore skin Unlock the full potential of your skincare routine with AnteAGE MD® Biosome™ Accelerator, a potent formula designed to activate cellular repair and rejuvenate your skin. Packed with...

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AnteAGE

AnteAGE MDX Biosome Serum 1 fl oz

$190.00

Revitalize and protect your skin with AnteAGE MD® Biosome™ Serum, a powerful, fast-absorbing treatment designed to deliver visible results. This advanced formula combines concentrated Biosomes™, growth factors, antioxidants, and peptides...

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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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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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Colorescience

Colorescience Barrier Pro™ 1-Step Cleanser 5 fl oz

$46.00

Colorescience Barrier Pro™ 1-Step Cleanser is formulated to remove makeup and mineral sunscreen in a single step – no need to double cleanse! A multi-benefit skin barrier-boosting solution, this more-than-a-cleanser helps support skin’s...

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Dermalogica

Dermalogica Micellar Prebiotic Precleanse 5.1 fl oz

$49.00

Nourishing micellar milky precleanse lifts away dirt, oil, and make-up while helping balance skin’s microbiome with prebiotics. Gentle lightweight first-step cleanser with oatmilk melts into the skin - attracting and dissolving impurities with...

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Dermalogica

Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant 0.45 fl oz

$19.00

Calming vegan exfoliating powder polishes skin while supporting the skin’s moisture barrier. Vegan milky powder exfoliant with Oat and Coconut activates upon contact with water, releasing botanical extracts to help polish away dead skin cells. This...

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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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Senté Bio Complete Serum 1 fl oz - SkinElite
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Senté

Senté Bio Complete Serum 1 fl oz

$118.00

Sensitive skin friendly retinoid serum to help diminish the appearance of fine lines, for smoother more even-looking skin. Gentle enough for first-time retinol users. Slow-release retinoids combine with Vitamin A and HSA to boost cell turnover without...

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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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...

Revision Pre & Post Procedure Trial Regimen 4-piece kit
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Revision

Revision Pre & Post Procedure Trial Regimen 4-piece kit

$222.00

Pre & Post Procedure Limited Edition Trial Regimen - This unique trial regimen can be used to prepare skin pre-procedure and maintain results with daily use post-procedure (once skin has healed) for optimal procedure results and healthy-looking...

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EltaMD Oil-In-Gel Cleanser 3.4 fl oz
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EltaMD

EltaMD Oil-In-Gel Cleanser 3.4 fl oz

$35.00

Bonus: Free Oil-in-Gel Cleanser Deluxe Mini with purchase of full size. EltaMD Oil-in-Gel Cleanser combines the effectiveness of a traditional cleanser with the benefits of an oil cleanser. This transformative formula preserves the skin barrier while...

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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...

Replenix

Replenix Antioxidant Hydrating Cleanser 6.7 fl oz

$42.00

(formerly known as REPLENIX Gentle Antioxidant Soothing Cleanser) ​REPLENIX Antioxidant Hydrating Cleanser is a dermatologist-developed deeply hydrating cleanser that gently cleanses and replenishes skin while helping to maintain skin’s...

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Replenix

Replenix Soothing Antioxidant Mist 2.7 oz

$22.00

Replenix Soothing Antioxidant Mist works to enhance skin tone, remove impurities, and hydrate all skin types, including those with rosacea-prone and extra sensitive skin. Soothing Antioxidant Mist is scientifically formulated to soothe, calm and...

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Dermalogica UltraCalming Mist 6.0 fl oz
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Dermalogica

Dermalogica UltraCalming Mist 6.0 fl oz

$44.00

A soothing, hydrating mist to help calm redness and sensitivity. Use post-cleanse to lock in hydration and prime skin for treatment with UltraCalming products. Lightweight mist quickly absorbs to support a functioning skin barrier, helping to minimize...

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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iS Clinical

iS CLINICAL Sheald Recovery Balm

$79.00

Sheald Recovery Balm is a moisture-rich formula that dramatically replenishes hydration to dry, sensitive or compromised skin. This fortifying remedy works overtime to help support the skin’s function while soothing, curative botanicals relieve...

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.