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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.

Young woman applying foundation to skin

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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.

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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.”

Kosas Revealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25

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 Original Loose Powder Mineral Foundation SPF 15

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 Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Full-Coverage Foundation SPF 15

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 Pure Finish Mineral Powder Foundation

Elizabeth Arden

For best results, apply on clean skin with the brand’sHeavenly SkinTM CC+TM Skin-Perfecting Brush #702.

Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation

Jane Iredale

Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Powder Foundation

Fenty Beauty

ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

ILIA

ilia beauty True Skin Serum Foundation

Ilia

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Tower 28 SunnyDays Tinted SPF 30

Tower 28

Colorscience

Colorscience

4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Powder Foundation

Pur Cosmetics

IT Cosmetics CC+ Cream with SPF 50+

Macy’s