Calling all sensitive skin besties: building the right routine can be challenging. Not all formulas are made with sensitive skin in mind, and running into a bout of redness, inflammation and irritation is never fun to recover from. Our focus today is on the sensitive skin-friendly formulas for every step of the routine that provide soothing care and help your skin thrive in its healthiest form. Each of these recommendations are approved by our editor and VANA fans for being suitable for sensitive complexions, and will stand by your skin as it recovers from damage. Keep reading on for all the details.

Oil Cleanser

SKIN1004 - Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil

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We’ve yet to meet anyone that doesn’t like the SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil – no joke. Powered by ultimate skin soother Centella Asiatica, this lightweight cleansing oil clears away all impurities and buildup from the pores while keeping the skin hydrated and comforted. Fans love how this formula doesn’t sting the eyes or clogs pores, washing away cleanly to leave the skin soft and rejuvenated.

Water-Based Cleanser

Isntree - Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser

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A creamy cleanser like the Isntree Yam Root Vegan Milk Cleanser is less stripping and more nourishing for sensitive complexions. This one in particular uses Phytomucin-rich Yam Root to moisturize and reinforce the skin barrier, in addition to a Vegan Milk Complex made up of Rice, Oat, Bean and more extracts to form a long-lasting moisture barrier. 95% micro fine dust cleansing powder is added to ensure a thorough yet gentle cleanse.

Booster Shot

VT - Mild Reedle Shot 50

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Sensitive skin besties don’t have to skip out on the amazing benefits of the Reedle Shot; in fact, the VT Mild Reedle Shot 50 was developed with sensitive complexions in mind. This mild version of the bestselling booster delivers Cica-spiked microneedles to the skin, penetrating the dermis with active ingredients and smoothing out rough skin texture. It’s suitable for use in the AM and PM, but remember to follow up with sunscreen if you’re doing the former.

Toner Pad

SKINFOOD - Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad

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The first thing you’ll notice about the SKINFOOD Carrot Carotene Calming Water Pad is how thick the cotton toner pad is: the plush waffle-woven pad glides across the skin to avoid inducing irritation. It’s soaked in a concoction of Beta-Carotene-rich Carrot Seed Oil and Carrot extract that moisturize and soothe heated complexions. Find the ultimate relief with each swipe and your skin can thank us later.

Essence

I'm From - Mugwort Essence

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Mugwort is a time-tested Hanbang ingredient that offers powerful anti-inflammatory properties, and it’s the star ingredient of the aptly named I'm From Mugwort Essence. With the help of this herb, this refreshing essence splashes onto the skin to calm breakouts and sensitivity, prevent damage caused by environmental factors, and even stimulates collagen production to plump up the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Serum

Purito SEOUL - Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented

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The Purito SEOUL Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented is deemed a Holy Grail serum by many, and is an essential in your routine to combat irritation. At its core is Centella Asiatica that provides calming relief in just 10 seconds, quelling irritation and redness at once. As it strengthens the skin barrier, it also softens the complexion and refines skin texture, visibly improving your appearance.

Cream

ETUDE - Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream

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Madecassoside and Panthenol team up to create the fan-favorite ETUDE Soon Jung 2x Barrier Intensive Cream. Irritation arises as the result of a compromised skin barrier, and it’s this ingredient pairing that hydrates, soothes and strengthens the barrier at the same time. The pH-balanced formula is free of harmful ingredients and is dermatologically-tested to be safe for sensitive complexions.

Sunscreen

haruharu wonder - Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++

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Mineral sunscreen tends to be a better choice (compared to chemical sunscreen) for sensitive skin as common mineral SPF filters are less sensitizing. The haruharu wonder Black Rice Pure Mineral Relief Daily Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ includes non-nano Zinc Oxide that protects the skin by forming a protective barrier on top of it, as well as moisturizing Black Rice, calming Heartleaf and skin tone-improving Niacinamide.

Sleeping Mask

COSRX - Full Fit Propolis Honey Overnight Mask

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Not only does the COSRX Full Fit Propolis Honey Overnight Mask soften your skin as you get your beauty sleep, it provides anti-inflammatory and deep moisturization benefits thanks to Honey extract. While rich in nourishment, its texture is light and refreshing, absorbing into the skin quickly so as to not disturb your rest. Slather it on in the PM to wake up with radiant and soothed baby-soft skin.

Sheet Mask

Rejuran - Turnover Mask

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The Rejuran Turnover Mask was designed to calm and soothe complexions post-treatment, but works just as well to recover damaged and irritated skin. The brand’s patented c-PDRN® is joined by Aloe Vera for a quick-relief boost and Adenosine to support skin healing, delivered to the skin through an ultra-microfiber sheet mask. Post-use, the skin appears more smooth, even and replenished.

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