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Sensitive skin poses a continuous struggle.
Trying new products feels like navigating a minefield, with breakouts and irritation so often looming.
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But, we find strength in knowing when to ask for help.
So, we reached out to the experts for their top recommendations.
“Moisturizers that containceramidesfortify the epidermis and improve the skins ability to retain moisture.
CoverFX
Keep reading for the top recommendations of gentle foundations for sensitive skin.
Camp recommends this Kosas favorite for its particular blend of ingredients.
“This product also contains niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and squalane to soothe and hydrate skin.”
Sephora
The formula is made with Amazonian clay and works to prevent oil buildup.
If not, we suggest a green primer or color corrector underneath your foundation.
Best part: Its vast range of 50 shades.
BareMinerals
Ilia True Skin Serum Foundation
Ilia
Looking for a little more coverage to balance a recent flareup?
Camp recomends this second Ilia pick.
Cover FX Pressed Mineral Foundation
When in doubt, look to Cover FX for a sensitive-skin foundation.
Tarte Cosmetics
Build it up for a complexion that looks more even in tone, and lit from within.
Best part: It helps protect the skin with SPF 20.
Yes, it really does it all.
Elizabeth Arden
For best results, apply on clean skin with the brand’sHeavenly SkinTM CC+TM Skin-Perfecting Brush #702.
Jane Iredale
Fenty Beauty
ILIA
Ilia
CoverFX
Tower 28
Colorscience
Pur Cosmetics
Macy’s