If you’re experiencing burning sensations, flaking or redness, it’s likely your skin is irritated. Whether it be a reaction to a new product or the result of a change in weather, it’s important to fine-tune your skincare routine to soothe and heal the complexion. Having sensitive skin may mean that you have to be more picky with the products you choose, making sure to avoid irritating products and ingredients, but the good news is that we’re here to help.

Below are 8 sensitive skin-friendly moisturizers that make it a priority to calm, hydrate, protect and strengthen the skin, building it up to be more resilient in the long run. After combing through our comprehensive range of K-beauty brands and products, we’ve settled on these outstanding players - keep scrolling for everything you need to know.

No. 1

ETUDE - Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream

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Effortlessly ease sensitivity and irritation with the ETUDE Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream. The Panthenol and Madecassosside-based formula simultaneously soothes irritation and strengthens the skin barrier against environmental irritants. The creamy texture sinks into the complexion to deliver a lasting hit of moisture, at the same time balancing the skin’s pH levels to maintain its health and vitality.

No. 2

PURITO - B5 Panthenol Re-barrier Cream

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When you combine Panthenol with Niacinamide, Squalane and Centella Asiatica, what you get is the ultra-strengthening PURITO B5 Panthenol Re-barrier Cream. This rich moisturizer not only instantly relieves redness and inflammation, but also provides hydration and improves the skin’s moisture retention abilities. Fans of this formula only have good things to say about it, noting its non-sticky quick-absorbing texture and skin-restoring properties.

No. 3

Haruharu WONDER - Centella Phyto & 5 Peptide Concentrate Cream

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The Haruharu WONDER Centella Phyto & 5 Peptide Concentrate Cream is a new arrival that, in our humble opinion, totally flew under the radar. It’s packed to the brim with 5 types of Peptides for firming the skin and improving fine lines; Caffeine for antioxidant protection and depuffing the complexion; and Squalene to support the skin barrier and prevent moisture loss. It’s *the* sensitivity-friendly cream to firm and lift the skin that you should have on your radar.

No. 4

Dear, Klairs - Midnight Blue Calming Cream

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With the many awards that the Dear, Klairs Midnight Blue Calming Cream has swept up, you just know right away that this formula is special. Azulene is an ingredient of note, responsible for rapidly calming the skin upon application, as well as its natural violet blue tint. Centella Asiatica is added to offer hydration and relieve skin redness, cooling down skin temperature with a refreshing sensation.

No. 5

SOME BY MI - Beta Panthenol Repair Cream

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Looking to rebuild the skin after suffering from irritation and damage? You’re in safe hands with the SOME BY MI Beta Panthenol Repair Cream. This cream features a blend of Beta-Sitosterol for skin barrier improvement, in addition to Panthenol that treats damage caused by physical irritation. The brand’s exclusive complex directly targets the root of the problem to effectively soothe and protect the complexion against potential aggravation.

No. 6

Isntree - Yam Root Vegan Milk Cream

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Sensitivity is hard enough to deal with by itself, but when you add extreme dryness on top of it, it’s much harder to navigate. Luckily, the Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cream takes care of both concerns with its Yam Root and Vegan Milk Complex-based formula: the former ingredient is abundant in Phyto Mucin that fills the skin with moisture, while the latter nourishes irritated skin back to health. A 5-Ceralipid mixture further aids the repair of a damaged skin barrier.

No. 7

Round Lab - Mugwort Calming Cream

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Mugwort is a potent anti-inflammatory ingredient that builds up skin resilience and strength, and it’s the key ingredient featured in the Round Lab Mugwort Calming Cream. It works hand-in-hand with Madecassosside to soothe irritation, redness and dryness, thoroughly moisturizing the complexion. It’s a popular pick in particular amongst users with acne-prone skin, as Vitamin A, B and Beta Carotene help to restore skin balance.

No. 8

numbuzin - No.2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream

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Buttery smooth, the numbuzin No.2 Cica Ceramide Repair Cream is all about intensely healing the skin. The synergy of its Centella Calming Complex and Ceramide make it so that the complexion is at once calmed and fortified, undoing the troubles brought upon by breakouts or skin damage. The lightweight yet deeply nourishing formula melts into the skin and imparts comfortable moisture as it’s soaked up.

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