Routine by skin type
Sensitive skin reacts easily — stinging, redness, or itching after products. The aim is a short routine of well-tolerated, fragrance-free formulas that support the barrier and avoid common triggers.
Here is a gentle, fragrance-free routine for sensitive skin. The quiz lets you flag specific ingredients to avoid.
Apply in this order, thinnest to thickest. Tap any product to view it on Amazon, or take the quiz to swap picks to your goals and budget.
La Roche-Posay
4.6 (42,107)
Creamy low-foam wash that nails barrier comfort when skin is touchy, dry, or over-exfoliated.
The Ordinary
4.5 (775)
Pigment-focused treatment blend for uneven tone and post-breakout marks.
La Roche-Posay
Barrier rescue balm for irritated, over-treated, or flaking skin days.
Neutrogena
Hydrating eye gel-cream option for puffiness and tired under-eye appearance.
COSRX
4.6 (99,942)
Bouncy essence texture for hydration rebound and post-irritation comfort.
CeraVe
All-in-one morning moisturizer SPF option for streamlined routines.
La Roche-Posay
Derm-favorite body barrier cream for very dry, rough, or reactive skin.
Vanicream
4.2 (15,734)
Fragrance-free antiperspirant route when sweat reduction matters as much as odor control.
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Fragrance, essential oils, and harsh exfoliants are the most common triggers. Patch-test new products and keep the routine short.
Mineral (zinc oxide / titanium dioxide) sunscreens sit on top of skin and are often better tolerated by sensitive or reactive skin.