Sensitive Skin? These Makeup Products Will Keep Your Skin Calm and Happy
If you have sensitive skin, finding makeup that works for you can be a struggle. And if you’ve finally found the oils, serums, and moisturizers that help balance your skin, it’s understandable that the last thing you’d want to do is put a happy complexion at risk with makeup products that clog pores or cause irritation.
Lucky for you, makeup products for sensitive skin have seriously stepped up their game in recent years. Now it’s easier than ever to find healthy, cruelty-free, non-comedogenic products that will enhance your skin’s appearance and not cause irritation over time. The thing to look for, according to licensed medical aesthetician Amy Peterson, is hypoallergenic beauty products. Why? “They offer fragrance-free, no preservatives [products] and no botanical extracts, which are more likely to cause issues,” says Peterson. She points out that fragrances contain harsh chemicals that are not always listed on product ingredients and “essential oils can induce a photoallergic response when exposed to sunlight” for those who have sensitive skin.
Meet the Expert
Amy Peterson is a licensed medical aesthetician and owner of Skincare by Amy Peterson. She has over 16 years of experience helping clients and celebrities uncover their best, healthiest skin.
Also, don’t sleep on mineral-based products. “Not only do mineral-based products have fewer ingredients but they are also non-comedogenic which will help keep your pores from getting clogged. These products will often feel lighter on the skin as well,” says Peterson.
Ready to broaden your makeup horizons? Here are a few sensitive skin-approved makeup brands to try out now.
1. TARTE Double Duty Beauty™ Shape Tape Contour Concealer
TARTE is recommended by Peterson for being non-comedogenic, cruelty-free, and made without parabens or phthalates. This Double Duty Beauty™ Shape Tape Contour Concealer is formulated with skin-nourishing ingredients like shea butter, mango seed butter, and licorice root extra to calm inflamed skin. It’s even clinically tested to ensure the product is long-lasting, crease-free, and won’t look cakey when it goes on.
2. RMS BEAUTY Luminizer Highlighter
Every RMS BEAUTY product is tested for purity, so you can bet there’s no harsh ingredients, fragrances, or chemicals included in the product. That’s why RMS also earns the seal of approval from Peterson. The Luminizer highlighter is ultra-sheer and lightweight so it won’t weigh skin down or clog pores.
3. BAREMINERALS Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick
Remember everything Peterson said about mineral-based makeup products? Well, BAREMINERALS has you covered. The olive oil extract in this lipstick makes it extra smooth, creamy, and pigmented, making it perfect for sensitive skin. Plus, natural ingredients like pomegranate and jojoba help seal in moisture. Each product at BAREMINERALS is made with natural ingredients, so it’s better suited for sensitive skin. Ipsters love that it feels so hydrating and not the least bit heavy on lips.
4. HOURGLASS COSMETICS Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick
No parabens, fragrances, sulfates, phthalates, GMOs, or synthetic dyes? Yes, please! HOURGLASS cosmetics is committed to luxury beauty without chemical ingredients. This foundation stick is a 12-hour, full-coverage formula that’s also waterproof (so feel free to make a splash). It even adjusts to body temperature and adjusts to the perfect shade to suit your skin tone.
5. TATA HARPER Anti-Aging Neuropeptide Blush
A blush with anti-aging benefits does exist! This one is made with tocopherol (vitamin E) for wrinkle reduction and jojoba esters that help soothe lines and soften skin. This creamy, blendable blush tint will hydrate and fill in lines rather than settle into theml It’s also free from artificial colors, fragrances, synthetic chemicals, and toxins, making it a perfect match for those with sensitive skin.
6. THRIVE CAUSEMETICS Brilliant Eye Brightener™
One of the most foolproof ways to apply eyeshadow is in stick form. Simply draw it on and blend it out with your fingers. This brightening stick from THRIVE checks all of the sensitive skin boxes, including being sulfate-, paraben-, fragrance-, and gluten-free. Ipsters love that it’s “Pretty comparable to other high end products in the same form.”
7. INIKA Pressed Mineral Eyeshadow Duo
INIKA is another mineral-based makeup brand that’s worry-free for Ipsters with sensitive skin. This eyeshadow duo is naturally pressed with pure minerals for long-lasting color and contains no chemical pressing agents in the creation process. INKA products are only made with 100% natural ingredients that are mostly organic. It’s perfect for people with sensitive eyes and won’t cause irritation.
8. PÜR 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Makeup Broad Spectrum SPF
This full-coverage, mineral-based powder acts like a foundation, concealer, and powder all-in-one. Plus, SPF gives protection from harsh UV rays. Ipsters look to PÜR for their sensitive skin needs because the brand is formulated with natural ingredients like waltheria extract to help brighten and reduce the appearance of dark spots, and shea butter and vitamin E to condition. Ipsters routinely call it “the best product I’ve ever used.”
9. JUICE BEAUTY Trio
JUICE BEAUTY is known for its all-natural, organic, and chemical-free products, including the Stem Cellular CC Cream included in this JUICE BEAUTY Trio. It includes aloe leaf juice to soothe and hydrate skin and antioxidant-rich coconut oil to protect from the daily pollutants your skin encounters.
10. CLINIQUE Take The Day Off™ Cleansing Balm
There’s no point to curating the perfect mix of sensitive-skin makeup items only to use the wrong makeup remover. This cleansing balm from CLINIQUE is so good, it removes tough waterproof mascara and won’t dry out your skin. It’s paraben-free, phthalate-free, and fragrance-free. One Ipster said, “it’s my new ‘can’t live without’ type of product.”
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