If you struggle with sensitive skin, finding the right moisturizer is one of the most important things you can do to keep your skin looking and feeling its best. Keeping skin hydrated can alleviate sensitive skin symptoms, improve the appearance of the skin, and prevent skin sensitivity. In this blog, we’re highlighting some of the best Derm Skincare face moisturizers for sensitive skin.

Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion

For individuals with sensitive skin, it can be difficult to find products that address signs of aging, like fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots, without causing unnecessary skin irritation. The Epionce Renewal Facial Lotion helps to reduce these visible signs of aging while improving overall skin health and clarity all within a gentle, hydrating moisturizer formula.

Elta MD AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer

From redness and irritation to allergic response or excessive oil production, the effects of skin sensitivity are highly varied. This can make it difficult to find good sensitive skin products since your type of sensitive skin may not be what the product is formulated to address, which is frustrating. The Elta MD AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer is one of the few everyday moisturizers that is formulated to be safe and effective for almost anything your sensitive skin throws at you. It’s ultra-hydrating and nourishing, but it’s not heavy. This product is oil-free, fragrance-free, and non-comedogenic. Whether your sensitive skin is red and puffy or prone to acne breakouts or allergic reactions, Elta MD AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer will help boost your skin’s hydration without causing irritation, inflammation, redness, or any other sensitive skin issues.

Elta MD PM Therapy Facial Moisturizer

The Elta MD AM Therapy Facial Moisturizer offers the perfect, lightweight, all-day-wear moisturizing solution for sensitive skin, and the Elta MD PM Therapy Facial Moisturizer is the ideal evening hydration solution. Incorporating these moisturizers into your morning and evening skincare routines can significantly improve your skin’s hydration, soothe inflammation and irritation, reduce redness, and improve overall skin tone and texture. Ceramides in the Elta MD PM Therapy Facial Moisturizer repair the skin’s moisture barrier, and peptides stimulate collagen and elastin production as well as healthy skin cell turnover. The Elta MD PM Therapy Facial Moisturizer delivers a soothing, healing, and hydrating boost that works as you sleep, leaving your skin looking and feeling better in the morning.

Alastin Skincare Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer with TriHex Technology

Many people with sensitive skin struggle to maintain the skin’s healthy, protective barrier. This barrier keeps moisture in and keeps external irritants and allergens out. When the skin’s barrier is damaged, moisture seeps out, and environmental irritants can penetrate deeper into the skin, causing inflammation and irritation. To restore this natural barrier and boost moisture, we recommend Alastin Skincare Ultra Nourishing Moisturizer with TriHex Technology. This product is fragrance, oil, and paraben-free, which means it’s gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin. It contains ingredients that repair the damaged skin barrier, soothe and calm irritation, and boost the production of collagen and elastin for increased skin health and vitality.

Revision Skincare DEJ Face Cream 

Looking to visibly reduce fine lines and wrinkles as well as improve skin texture and radiance? Look no further Revision Skincare DEJ Face Cream is here for you! This moisturizer is inspired by the Dermal-Epidermal Junction, which is an important factor in skin aging.  This unique formula is clinically proven to lift, firm, and smooth the skin while improving the natural moisture barrier and shielding the skin from environmental stressors.

Skinceuticals Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2

Ideal for aging, sensitive, and dry skin types, Triple Lipid Restore 2:4:2 anti-aging cream contains the optimal lipid ratio of 2% pure ceramides 1 and 3, 4% natural cholesterol, and 2% fatty acids. This formula has been proven to nourish skin and correct signs and symptoms of aging. This unique cream helps restore the skin's outer barrier and supports natural self-repair. It also potently nourishes the skin, improving skin smoothness, laxity, and overall radiance.

Developing Your Complete Sensitive Skincare Routine

A great moisturizer is an important skincare step that can help to alleviate many sensitive skin symptoms. However, choosing the right moisturizer is only one part of creating the ideal skincare routine for sensitive skin. Each person is different, so you should work with a dermatologist to create the perfect skincare routine. Below, we’ve put together a basic AM and PM skincare routine to help reduce skin sensitivity and improve the overall appearance and health of sensitive skin.

Your Sensitive Skin AM Skincare Routine

• Cleanse – Use a gentle cleanser to wash away any dirt, grime, excess oil, or residue from the skin. Look for cleansers with fewer ingredients and those formulated specifically for sensitive skin.
• Toner – Yes, people with sensitive skin should still use a toner. Toner helps to improve the skin’s pH balance, remove any stubborn oils or residue, and generally improve skin tone and clarity. Many toners are formulated with astringents like alcohol that can irritate sensitive skin, so look for products that are mild or formulated specifically for sensitive skin.
• Serums & Treatments – Apply any recommended serums and treatments for specific skin concerns (signs of aging, dark spots, acne, eczema, etc.). For sensitive skin, good serums may be formulated to address your specific skin sensitivity symptoms like redness, puffiness, or irritation.
• Moisturize – Apply an ample amount of one of our recommended facial moisturizers.
• Sunscreen – Don’t skip the sunscreen. Sensitive skin can be especially prone to damage or irritation caused by sun exposure, so minimize any issues related to UVA and UVB damage by applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.

Your Sensitive Skin PM Skincare Routine

• Cleanse – You can use the same gentle cleaners in the morning and evening.
• Toner – If your sensitive skin tends to be very dry, you may not need to use toner twice a day. You may not even need to use it every day. Pay attention to your skin and apply toner in either the morning or evening if you notice your skin feels too dry or it gets irritated.
• Serums – Nighttime serums are all about soothing and healing the damage from your day. Look for products that repair the skin’s natural barrier, boost moisture, and soothe inflammation and irritation.
• Moisturizers – Apply a good moisturizer that will boost your skin’s hydration overnight.

Work with a Dermatologist for Personalized Skincare Recommendations

While the products on the Derm Skincare site were all recommended by trusted dermatologists, it’s important to remember that no two people have the exact same skincare needs. If you’ve tried some of our sensitive skin products and you’re still struggling with redness, inflammation, irritation, allergic response, and other concerns related to skin sensitivity, it may be time to connect with one of the skilled dermatologists at U.S. Dermatology Partners to create a personalized skincare routine. The U.S. Dermatology Partners team of knowledgeable dermatologists curated the list of products available from Derm Skincare, and they can apply their years of training and experience to help you find the ideal skincare products and create the right at-home skincare routine for you. We also make it quick and easy to get started working with our team. You just need to answer a few questions on our online scheduling request form. Then, one of our local dermatology team members will be in touch to finalize the details of your visit.