The Best Makeup Products for Sensitive Skin
BY ARIANA TAVAKKOLI
If you have sensitive skin, you know how hard it can be to find makeup products that make your skin feel and look its best. Below are the best brands and products for sensitive skin with the best prices and quality.
Saie Dew Blush ($25)
Saie Dew Blush. Amazon
The Saie Dew Blush is clean, safe for sensitive skin, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and vegan. It incorporates plant-derived glycerin for hydration, elderberry for protection, and licorice root for brightening. According to TheStyleShaker, “The blush held on really well. I could see it by the end of the day and the finish also stayed consistent.” This highly recommended blush is sold on Saie, Amazon, and Sephora.
Kosas Revealer Concealer. Walmart
Kosas designs its products specifically for people with sensitive skin. It’s dermatologically tested, safe for sensitive skin, hypoallergenic, non-acnegenic, and non-comedogenic. The concealer is highly recommended by multiple sources such as CNN, The New Knew, The Styleshaker, and many more. It’s available in a variety of shades and sold at Sephora, Amazon, Walmart, and Kosas.
Colorescience Tint du Soleil Whipped Foundation ($59)
Colorescience Tint du Soleil Whipped Foundation. Colorescience
This Colorescience foundation is the ultimate foundation-meets-skincare. It’s made to hydrate and protect without irritation. Colorescience uses mineral cosmetics, a great option for sensitive and acne prone skin according to dermatologist Joel Schlessinger, M.D.: “Made from minerals that are mined from the earth, mineral makeup creates a natural barrier against environmental factors …. Since it stays on top of the skin, mineral makeup won’t clog pores, making it a great option for those who are prone to acne.” With SPF 30 and HEV defense, this foundation is also a great option for summer right around the corner. This product is available at Colorescience, Amazon, and Nordstrom.
Burt’s Bees Hydrating Face & Body Cream ($15)
Burt’s Bees Hydrating Face & Body Cream. Burt’s Bees
This cream is made with aloe, honey, and rice milk extract to calm irritated skin as well as coconut and jojoba oil to moisturize skin. It provides 24-hour hydration and helps to strengthen your skin’s moisture barrier. Recommended and reviewed by practical dermatology, SELF, News Medical & Life Science, and more, you can find this cream at Burt’s Bees, Amazon, and Target.
Tower 28 MakeWaves Mascara ($20)
Tower 28 Makewaves Mascara. Tower 28
This clean, lightweight, safe for sensitive eyes, vegan mascara comes highly suggested by celebrity makeup artist Kelli Anne Sewell. It is infused with castor oil to condition and Aquaflex technology to hold the perfect long-lasting, volumized curl without crunches or clumps. It’s available at Tower 28, Amazon, and Sephora.
