Does your skin flinch at the sight of a makeup wipe? Flare up at the thought of cleansing? Do you laugh in the face of the word 'hypoallergenic'? Well, this one's for you. If your skin's on the sensitive spectrum, you know how frustrating it can be to not find anything to calm it down. The worst offenders are often cleansers, foundations and moisturisers, which can turn a pamper evening or a night out into a total nightmare of burning red skin. Last time we checked, lobster face still wasn't a popular look.
10 Hot: Sensitive Skin
1 of 10Clinique Superprimer Anti-Redness, £20.00, Clinique
More corrective than preventative, this primer will disguise any redness and make your foundation look more even.
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2 of 10Chantecaille Magnolia, Jasmine and Lily Healing Emulsion, £105.00, Space NK
Prciey but worth it, this beautiful moisturiser beautifully hydrates while minimising rende
3 of 10NARS Sheer Glow Foundation, £31.00, NARS
Touted as one of the best foundations for sensitive skin, this foundation gives beautiful, even coverage and makes skin look gorgeously radiant.
4 of 10RMS Living Luminizer, £30.00, CultBeauty.com
An all-natural highlighter, this product gives a beautiful glow to cheekbones and cupid's bow without irritating the skin.
5 of 10Zoeva Vegan Brush Set, £52, Zoeva
This is actually a great price for eight brushes - plus, they're all gentle on the skin and have a professional finish.
6 of 10Yes To Cucumbers Hypoallergenic Soothing Facial Wipes, £3.99, Boots
These bargain wipes have celebrity fans: Karlie Kloss loves them, as does Lauren Conrad and Sophia Bush.
7 of 10Eau Thermale Avene Thermal Spring Water, £7.00 for 150ml, Boots
Formulated from the springs in Avene, France, this cooling face mist soothes red, aggravated and sensitive skin.
8 of 10L'Occitance Shea Butter, £8.50, L'Occitane
A cult classic for a reason, this balm is great at soothing lips, as well as dry patches of the skin on the body. A travelling essential.
9 of 10Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Water, £9.99, Escentual.com
A model and makeup artist favourite alike, this makeup remover dissolves eye and lip makeup instantly.
10 of 10Pai Chamomile and Rosehip Calming Day Cream, £32.00, Pai
An insider fave, this super-light cream is great for skin that reacts to basically anything.
On a more holistic note, when we interviewed super facialist Sarah Chapman about sensitive skin in winter, she told us 'Try to avoid spicy food and alcohol and use warm water for bathing rather than piping hot. Oh, and always rinse your face with cool water to tighten the capillaries after cleansing.' While skipping that second glass of wine might feel like a loss at the time, your reactive skin will thank you later. But maybe it's worth it. IF it's a Friday, of course...
We've rounded up a selection of products that always test well with the sensitive market - from day cream to makeup brushes and primers, there's something to soothe your aggravated complexion. They all come with our seal of approval - click through for more...