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11 Sensitive Skin-Friendly Cleansers You'll Thank Yourself For Trying

The frustration ends with these.
11 Sensitive Skin-Friendly Cleansers You'll Thank Yourself For Trying
By Jamila Stewart · Updated August 16, 2022
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CREDIT: THE NUE CO.

Perfecting your skincare routine and getting a few steps closer to the skin you’ve always wanted is, on its own, already no easy feat. But if your skin is even the slightest bit sensitive, suddenly the pursuit for skincare products that get the job done and provide all the needed benefits, and that your skin can actually be in agreement with, becomes just a little bit harder. The dilemma, however, is far from beyond combatting, and you’re sure to build a skincare routine that leaves you with both desired results and soothed skin if you tackle revamping your stash one product at a time. For instance, if you’re in the market for a facial cleanser for sensitive skin, then you’ve come to the right place.

More brands are taking initiative to rid their products of irritating and harmful ingredients, making it a bit easier to shop for skincare these days. However, you still want to keep an eye out for ingredients that those with sensitive skin are generally advised to stay away from – think fragrances, sulfates and alcohol – and instead, opt for something that has soothing or calming properties such as glycerin or coconut. Ahead, we’ve made your search a little easier with 11 products skincare enthusiasts with sensitive skin are loving.

01
01 DIME Gentle Jelly Cleanser

Formulated with coconut and Vitamin E, DIME’s Gentle Jelly Cleanser is a great option if you have an issue with face cleansers drying out your skin.

Available at DIME
24 Shop Now
02
02 Honest Beauty Gentle Gel Cleanser

With sensitive skin, you can’t go wrong with chamomile.

Available at Ulta
13 Shop Now
03
03 Krave Beauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser

Krave’s hydrating cleanser now comes with an updated formula, as if it could have gotten any better. It uses coconut-based ingredients to thoroughly cleanse the skin, while match and hemp seed oil aid in hydration.

Available at Krave Beauty
16 Shop Now
04
04 Eucerin Hydrating Face Cleansing Gel with Hyaluronic Acid

This cleansing gel only uses a gentle surfactant that you don’t have to worry about irritating your skin.

Available at CVS
11 Shop Now
05
05 Aveeno Calm and Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser

Hypoallergenic and fueled by oat and feverfew for added calm, this is the kind of cleanser your skin wants to wake up to.

Available at Target
11 Shop Now
06
06 Moon Juice Milk Cleanse

If there’s any question about how thoroughly Moon Juice Milk Cleanse actually cleanses, just know the brand promises its can even remove mascara. Enough said.

Available at Moon Juice
32 Shop Now
07
07 Paula’s Choice Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser

If your skin feels ultra soft after trying out the Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser from Paula’s Choice, that’s because it comes with a moisture-replenishing hydrated lotion formula.

Available at Paula's Choice
16 Originally $20 Shop Now
08
08 Versed Gentle Cycle Milky Cleanser

This pH-balancing formula comes packed with probiotics and oat milk, effectively calming, purifying and restoring the skin.

Available at Versed
15 Shop Now
09
09 The Nue Co. Barrier Culture Cleanser

The Nue Co.’s Barrier Culture Cleanser (as promised) helps protect the skin’s natural barrier and aids in retaining moisture.

Available at The Nue Co.
42 Shop Now
10
10 The Outset Gentle Micellar Antioxidant Cleanser

Consider this a two-for-one special – The Ourset’s Gentle Monster Antioxidant does all the work of a makeup remover in addition to cleansing the skin.

Available at The Outnet
32 Shop Now
11
11 La Roche-Posay Face Wash

Thanks niacinamide for the soothing sensation that comes with La Roche-Posay’s face wash.

Available at CVS
8 Originally $12 Shop Now

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