If you have sensitive skin, you’ll need to be aware of your environment as it might affect your skin. Stress, dehydration, dust and even the weather might trigger the sensitivity of your skin. These could result in your face feeling tight, having an uneven texture of flakiness, dryness or red patches. However, such flare-ups can be avoided by using the right products to deliver hydration to your skin type.
It’s difficult finding a product that is alcohol-free in the market. Thank goodness for this Ultra Repair Face Moisturizer by First Aid Beauty that not only provides hydration but also helps to protect the skin barrier against environmental aggressors. The ingredients in this product are nut-free, soy-free, gluten-free and non-comedogenic, so it’s safe and suitable to be used on sensitive skin.
Cetaphil is hands down one of the best drugstore moisturisers! This daily facial moisturiser is suitable for all skin types. It’s non-comedogenic and fragrance-free, perfect for sensitive skin. It’s also lightweight when applied, making it suitable for those with oily and combination skin types too.
Hope in a jar? More like magic in a jar! Experience continuous moisture on your sensitive skin when you sleep. Let the Renewed Hope in a Jar Overnight Moisturiser do its magic overnight – wake up to non-irritated, soft, hydrated and supple skin.
Korea is well known for their skincare products. Options such as the Dear Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream is great for dry, sensitive skin. Formulated with Centella Asiatica and Guaiazulene, this product has skin calming abilities to calm inflamed skin. Definitely worth trying!
If having oily and acne-prone skin is not bad enough, add in sensitive skin to the mix and we just about have a first world problem on our hands. Hold that thought; Simple’s Oil Balancing Moisturiser can help. It has ingredients that provide moisture while absorbing excess oil. Unlike other products, this is safe on sensitive skin.
This Perfect Renew Cream by Laneige makes a wonderful gift for your mother. An anti-aging moisturiser is a necessity for all mature women as it helps alleviate dehydration that causes fine lines and wrinkles to appear more prominent. Fear not, it is suitable for sensitive skin too.
We all know that Miranda Kerr has skin that is to die for! She also swears by her brand, Kora Organics. Their soothing moisturiser is suitable for daily use on sensitive skin. It contains ingredients such as chamomile and lavender that are certified organic to reduce redness caused by sensitive skin.
If you’re just like me who have sensitive skin and dislike wearing foundation but still want a little coverage, go for this tinted moisturiser. It also provides 12 hours of hydration as well as SPF 30. The moisturiser contains Allantoin and Colloidal Oatmeal, two ingredients that help soothe and calm sensitive skin.
A gel moisturiser is better for sensitive combination skin because it doesn’t add extra oil to the skin but instead, hydrates the skin without any greasiness. Biotherm’s Aquasource gel is a great match for such skin types. It plumps up the skin and keeps it hydrated for up to 48 hours after application.
This big jar of Cetaphil Moisturizing Cream has been commonly touted as a lifesaver for people with sensitive skin. It’s also suitable for very dry skin and eczema-prone skin. Apply it to areas where you need intense, long-lasting hydration – neck, hands, elbows, knees and feet.