Sensitive skin becomes a real challenge with the onset of cold weather and heating season. If you want to overcome dryness, tightness, irritation and other signs of sensitive skin, you cannot do without a high-quality cream. Especially for you, we have compiled the TOP 10 creams for sensitive skin that do their job perfectly and do not cost all the money in the world.
In this article:
Nivea Care Cream for sensitive skin, moisturizing with aloe veraLa Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive with prebiotic formulaL'Oreal Paris Genius of Moisturizing Aqua-fluid with aloe for dry and sensitive skinUriage Restoring cica cream with Cu-Zn BariedermFarmstay Cica Farm ActiveVitex Perfect Skin Cream capillary protectorBelita-M TrueBioticSkinphoria Hydrating and calming creamWellDerma Daily Care Recovery CreamNatura Siberica “Protection and Moisturizing”
Nivea Care Cream for sensitive skin, moisturizing with aloe vera
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This cream has earned the title “people's favorite”. You can’t call it natural, but it does its job remarkably well. Active components of the composition:
- glycerin – protects the skin from moisture loss;
- shea butter – softens, nourishes, protects from bad weather;
- rapeseed oil – softens and removes tightness;
- aloe vera – moisturizes, soothes and restores.
The cream is quite thick, so it is more suitable for the cold season. The smell is neutral, so it will not irritate.
Working budget care
It is quite inexpensive: about 300 rubles for a 100 ml jar. The best cream in terms of price and quality ratio, according to customers.
Recipes for making creams at home
It is not necessary to buy a face cream, because you can prepare the product yourself. All you have to do is choose a recipe and prepare all the necessary ingredients.
- Melt 10 g of badger, then add 5 ml of pomegranate oil and one capsule of vitamin A. Whisk until smooth.
- Mix 10 g melted cocoa butter and 5 ml green tea extract.
- Squeeze 20 ml of aloe leaf juice. Mix with 5 ml of chamomile oil.
- Melt 10 g shea butter. Add 5 ml geranium flower water and 10 ml avocado oil.
Homemade creams can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 2 weeks. Apply twice a day as basic care.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Sensitive with prebiotic formula
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This baby can do a lot - moisturize, soothe, relieve inflammation and irritation. Light non-sticky texture allows you to use the cream at any time of the year. The prebiotic formula regulates the skin microbiome, accelerates regeneration and restores the water balance of the epidermis.
In addition to the thermal water characteristic of La Roche-Posay, the cream contains glycerin, niacinamide and ceramides. Niacinamide will strengthen capillaries, improve complexion and relieve irritation, and ceramides will provide reliable microbiome protection throughout the day. The cream is suitable even for skin with rosacea.
Issue price: about 1000 rub. The tube is small, only 40 ml.
L'Oreal Paris Genius of Moisturizing Aqua-fluid with aloe for dry and sensitive skin
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Light, moisturizing and weightless - this is exactly the kind of aqua fluid that the famous brand produced. What this baby can do:
- perfectly moisturizes due to the working concentration of hyaluronic acid in the composition;
- instantly evens out pores and eliminates flaking, so it is suitable as a base for makeup;
- relieves redness and perfectly soothes the skin, thanks to aloe vera juice in the cream formula.
It evens out the microrelief due to the small amount of silicones in the composition, and at the same time they protect the skin from the negative effects of wind and all that. The cream is pleasant to use, the moisturizing is felt well, is absorbed quickly and does not weigh down the face.
Cost: about 700 rub. The bottle is nice and has a dispenser, which is another plus for the manufacturer.
Signs of skin sensitivity
Sensitive skin is one of the most common problems among the fair sex. This type of skin is prone to irritability, it reacts with redness even to the most ordinary and everyday factors and is distinguished by:
- excessive dryness and flaking;
- redness and rashes;
- itching and tightness.
To identify the causes of hypersensitive skin, you need to contact a dermatocosmetologist. The reasons may be the following:
- sudden changes in air temperature;
- atmospheric pollution;
- hard running water;
- insufficiently balanced care;
- poor nutrition;
- harsh effects of cosmetics.
Owners of this skin type need to correctly and competently select moisturizing and nourishing creams.
Uriage Revitalizing Cica Cream with Cu-Zn Bariederm
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Hypoallergenic cream from a well-known manufacturer of pharmaceutical cosmetics, which will quickly relieve damage and irritation. Please note that this cream should be considered specifically as a healing cream; it is not intended for every day. Use it as heavy artillery when the skin really needs protection and regeneration.
What this baby can do:
- heal;
- relieve inflammation;
- protect from weather factors;
- moisturize;
- calm down.
The formula is interesting: it contains panthenol, hyaluronic acid, and a powerful tandem of copper gluconate and zinc oxide. The cream is perfect for autumn and winter. You can feel it on your face, the texture is quite dense.
The cream is available in a small tube of 40 ml. Price – about 700 rub.
Farmstay Cica Farm Active
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The product of a famous South Korean brand is not quite a cream, but rather a balm. It is quite dense, so it is not very suitable as day care. Use it instead of a night cream and you will quickly forget about all the troubles that happen to sensitive skin.
The manufacturer did not spare any assets, consisting of:
- centella asiatica + madecassid - for regeneration, rejuvenation and relief of irritation;
- adenosine – will provide an excellent anti-aging effect;
- panthenol – heals and soothes;
- Damask rose extract – nourishes, softens, evens out microrelief;
- hyaluronic acid – moisturizes and protects against moisture loss.
The jar is impressive, 80 ml. There is a lot of cream, it is consumed very slowly. The price depends on the place of purchase. As with all Korean creams, the range is very large - from 700 to 1800 rubles. It is worth exploring several stores, because there is a chance to find it at a very reasonable price.
conclusions
- Women with sensitive skin types need to be very careful and careful when selecting a product. Many creams contain harmful preservatives and perfumes.
- The cosmetic product must be hypoallergenic.
- Cream for sensitive epidermis performs such functions as: helps to moisturize the skin at home, regenerate, and also restore damaged areas, preventing further irritation and inflammation.
- First of all, you should pay attention to cosmetics that are sold in pharmacy chains, that is, medicinal ones.
You can also check out the Korean moisturizer here.
Vitex Perfect Skin Capillary Protector Cream
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Belarusian cosmetics are always included in all TOPs and ours was no exception. Vitexne's capillary protector cream boasts a natural composition, but it does its job perfectly. Suitable for sensitive skin with rosacea, as it prevents capillary fragility and improves complexion. At the same time, it moisturizes, softens and soothes.
It contains a lot of chemicals, but don’t worry, everything is in accordance with GOST. Among the benefits you will find ruscus extract, centella extract, yeast proteins, calendula, shea butter and argan. The cream is very pleasant to use, absorbs quickly and leaves the skin soft and radiant. The price is also reasonable - only 300 rubles.
Tips from cosmetologists for choosing
A cosmetologist can tell you in detail what kind of care the sensitive epidermis needs, as well as give recommendations on the correct selection of suitable products. When choosing, it is advisable to follow a few simple rules:
- Make a choice in favor of products created specifically for sensitive skin.
- Before purchasing, you need to pay attention to the composition.
- Before you start using a new product, be sure to do an allergy test - apply it to the area near the elbow. If no redness occurs after 10-15 minutes, the cream can be used.
- Creams containing alcohol are not used for care.
- The composition of the winter product must certainly include vitamin A, which protects the face from frost and strong winds. Winter creams from world-famous brands Clinique, Himalaya Herbals and Nivea will remove irritation and cracks and have a calming effect.
- Sun protection cream must contain vitamin E, as well as an SPF factor of at least 30.
If an allergic reaction occurs, it is necessary to determine through diagnostics which components of the product caused it.
Belita-M TrueBiotic
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The TrueBiotic series is created specifically for sensitive skin. The composition is good, there are many benefits: hyaluronic acid, probiotic, panthenol, shea butter and much more. At the same time, the formula of the cream is not overloaded with oils, which means it is suitable even for oily, sensitive skin prone to irritation.
The cream does not contain silicones, alcohols and mineral oils. They didn't add any fragrance either, so the product doesn't smell like anything at all. The cream is pleasant to use, it does not leave any stickiness and is instantly absorbed. Gives a feeling of comfort, moisturizes and nourishes.
A separate plus for the manufacturer is a bottle with a dispenser. It's hygienic and simply beautiful. The price of the cream is about 600 rubles.
Skinphoria Hydrating and calming cream
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The cream of the Russian brand is intended for daily care of dry and sensitive skin. The product does a lot: moisturizes, soothes, protects and fights imperfections. The composition pleases with a large number of working assets. Here you have niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, marine collagen, squalane, and much more. The cream is light, closer to a fluid, but perfectly moisturizes the skin and is not sticky.
The price is affordable - about 600 rubles.
WellDerma Daily Care Recovery Cream
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Daily restorative cream from the South Korean brand will be a real godsend for sensitive and problematic skin. Contains many benefits, including squalane and betaine, perfectly nourishes and softens. Ideal for the autumn-winter period, can be used as a day or night cream.
The product contains anti-inflammatory components, so it is suitable for sensitive skin prone to rashes.
Available in tiny tubes of 30 ml, the cost is about 900 rubles.
Rules of application
There are several basic principles for using this cream. Here are the most important of them, which you should definitely adhere to so as not to harm the epidermis:
- Any cosmetic product should be applied to skin that is well cleansed of makeup.
- You should not swap day and night creams. It is recommended to strictly adhere to this distinction.
- During the summer months, you should especially choose products that contain moisturizing ingredients. It is also recommended to opt for creams with a high level of protection against ultraviolet rays.
- In winter, you should purchase products that provide maximum nutrition and saturation with useful substances, as well as protection from frost and wind.
- It is strictly not recommended to apply face cream to its entire surface. It is best to purchase separate creams for the skin around the eyes, as well as a lip product.
- Owners of a combination type of epidermis should buy several types of creams. This is done because sensitive skin requires an individual product that is hypoallergenic.
When applying, try not to stretch the skin and gently tap the product in with your fingertips.
Read all about Lancom face creams here.
Natura Siberica “Protection and Moisturizing”
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Natural cream for high-quality daily care. It boasts a sun protection factor of spf 20 and a working organic formula, in which you will find many plant extracts, oils, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E. At the same time, the cream is not at all heavy, absorbs quickly, and is suitable for makeup. In general, be sure to try it. The price is not bad, but the range in different stores is large - from 500 to 800 rubles.