The Best Face Products For Sensitive Skin

The Best Face Products for Sensitive Skin

Jul 10, 2010 | By Joshua Duvauchelle

If you have sensitive skin, you'll often experience skin irritation, tingling and redness when using many skin care products due to their harsh ingredients. For the best results, choose a facial product intended for use on such sensitive skin. Whether you're looking for a skin cleanser or a calming moisturizer, the best products as chosen by beauty experts can give you results without the irritation.

Boots Expert Sensitive Hydrating Serum

Skin care expert Paula Begoun tested Boots' skin serum and ranked it as one of the best serums for sensitive skin. She found its performance to be exceptional, saying it includes lots of hydrating emollients in a fragrance-free formula. Begoun says it's "unquestionably safe" for even ultra-sensitive skin, including skin that's affected by rosacea.

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

"Real Simple" magazine highlighted Cetaphil's facial wash as the best cleanser for sensitive skin. The magazine called it a "dermatologists’ favorite." It uses no harsh detergents or fragrances, so it doesn't strip your skin of oils or irritate it. Cetaphil also adds basic emollients to help soothe and moisturize your skin for a softer appearance and feel.

Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Face Serum

The beauty editors of "InStyle" magazine ranked this serum by Dr. Andrew Weil, founder and director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, as one of the best for sensitive skin, praising natural herbal extracts like mushrooms that help to calm and heal your stressed, sensitive skin. It includes antioxidants, which help protect your skin from the effects of damaging particles known as free radicals. Free radicals may contribute to various surface signs of aging, like skin discoloration.

L'Oréal Men's Expert Power Clean Anti-Dullness Face Wash

L'Oreal's face wash is marketed toward men but can be used by either gender. It lifts away oil and debris to keep your pores clear and blemishes at bay. It also helps remove dullness for a brighter complexion. Its inclusion of peppermint leaf, which can help sooth irritated skin, made "Real Simple" magazine's beauty editors recommend it for sensitive skin.