Her World Beauty Awards 2020: Best skincare products for sensitive skin

From cleansers to recovery serums and oils, these are the best for sensitive skin

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If redness, dryness and skin reactions serve as adversaries in the fight for a great complexion, then skincare products designed for sensitive skin should be your first line of defence.

The tricky part lies in hunting down a serum, cleanser or soothing moisturiser that doesn't leave your skin feeling tight or dry after washing, and does not cause irritation or redness. Here are the ones that worked wonders.

Skincare tip: If you have sensitive skin, do a patch test before starting a product.
- Her World Beauty Team

Best cleanser for sensitive skin: Decorte Phytotune Foaming Wash, $48

1/11

Department/Specialty Store - Editor's Choice
The creamy foam is gentle on skin and keeps the face soft without stripping it of moisture. It leaves skin feeling comfortable and clean without any itchiness.

Best cleanser for sensitive skin: Belif Aqua Bomb Jelly Cleanser, $35

2/11

Department/Specialty Store - Readers' Choice
A little water lathers up the cleanser, which takes off grime, as well as residual makeup. It makes a good basic cleanser on days when you’re makeup-free or as a double cleanser.

Best soothing serum for sensitive skin: Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intense Reset Concentrate, $140

3/11

Department/Specialty Store - Editor's Choice & Readers' Choice
It’s one of those products that makes your skin look and feel good when you wake up. We used it when dealing with the aftermath of cystic acne and it soothed skin instantly. The medium-weight texture isn’t too heavy on the skin.

Best hydrating serum for sensitive skin: Izu Rose Oil Revitalize, $43

4/11

Department/Specialty Store - Editor's Choice
The lightweight oil soothes skin and doesn’t leave it feeling oily. Complexion looks slightly glowy instead. When applied at night, it leaves you with supple skin the next morning.

Best hydrating serum for sensitive skin: IDS Skincare Recovery Serum, $80

5/11

Department/Specialty Store - Readers' Choice
The hyaluronic acid in the serum really helps to lock moisture into the skin. But be prepared for its richer consistency, which takes a little more time to massage into the skin.

Best skin-strengthening moisturiser for sensitive skin: Kew Organics Nature’s Remedy Nourishing Moisturizer, $101.70

6/11

Department/Specialty Store - Editor's Choice
The moisturiser leaves a matte finish on skin, which feels like there’s a clear layer of protection over it. It’s easy to apply and won’t leave the skin with an oily or sticky residue.

Best skin-strengthening moisturiser for sensitive skin: Origins Dr Andrew Weil for Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Hydra Burst Gel Lotion, $123

7/11

Department/Specialty Store - Readers' Choice
Lightweight but still hydrating, the water-based moisturiser keeps skin calm while reducing redness. It’s a relief for sensitive skin.

Best skin-strengthening moisturiser for sensitive skin: Ceradan Ceramide-dominant Skin Barrier Repair Cream, $49.90

8/11

Drugstore - Editor's Choice
The rich cream absorbs quickly and does a great job when it comes to soothing itchy, red and dry skin. It can be used on babies and those with eczema and sensitive skin.

Best skin-strengthening moisturiser for sensitive skin: Bio-Essence Bio-Water Vitamin B5 Gel-Cream, $32.90

9/11

Drugstore - Readers' Choice
Skin feels extremely refreshed after applying the gel cream. There’s no greasy after-feel and the texture was lightweight.

Best soothing moisturiser for sensitive skin: MTM Custom-Blended Calming Protector, $240

10/11

Department/Specialty Store - Editor's Choice
Suitable for both day and night use, it leaves a long-lasting moisturising effect that also soothes sensitive skin.

Best soothing moisturiser for sensitive skin: Belif Stress Shooter – Cica Bomb Cream, $43

11/11

Department/Specialty Store - Readers' Choice
It combines a soothing effect with moisturising properties.
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