Sensitive skin is easily irritated and can often be characterized as red or uncomfortable. This skin type can also be combined with others — for example, you can have sensitive acne-prone skin or sensitive dry skin. Because your skin is easily aggravated, you want to stick to calming, gentle products.
Step 1: Cleanse
Scent is a common trigger for many people with sensitive skin. When it comes to your cleanser, look for an unscented option like the Aveeno Calm + Restore Redness Relief Foaming Cleanser ($13).
Step 2: Treat
Darden recommends serums that help hydrate, calm, and protect the skin. Because it's easy to irritate sensitive skin, stay away from harsh ingredients and instead opt for soothing ones, like hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5. The Glossier Super Bounce Hyaluronic Acid + Vitamin B5 Hydrating Face Serum ($34) is a bestseller.
Step 3: Moisturize
Sensitive skin can benefit from a moisturizer that helps hydrate and provides additional calming benefits to the skin. The lightweight Kiehl's Ultra Facial Refillable Moisturizing Cream ($39) is formulated with glacial glycoprotein to lock in moisture and keep your skin balanced while providing continuous comfort.
