There are many reasons why your skin can get irritated from using face moisturisers. It is important to bare these in mind when choosing a skin friendly product to use daily.
If your skin is sensitive, this means that many products could cause irritation and harm your skin.
Another thing which you need to be aware of is the ingredients within these products especially if you have allergies. Moisturisers can sometimes include acidic ingredients which can damage or hurt your skin.
When looking at the ingredients, it is helpful to be aware of scents because they can also add to irritation.
Most of these moisturisers don’t have SPF therefore should be applied in the evening. It is important to note that how to apply these products by reading the bottle to ensure the best results.
Below we have curated a list of face moisturisers focuses on ensuring they don’t harm your skin and leave you with a hydrated and moisturised finish.
Remember to reach out to a dermatologist if your experience reoccurring issues with your skin in order to identify the factors causing the issues.
First up we have the Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion costing just under £10. This product is commended on its hydrating qualities and it is specifically created to work on sensitive skin.
It has a lightweight feel and is able to be used on your body as well as your face.
However, as it more of a general moisturiser it doesn’t have specific properties such as targeting acne. But if you’re looking for a hydrating, multipurpose moisturiser this is perfect for you.
Next up is La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturiser. Like the Cetaphil Daily Hydrating Lotion this formula is specially targeted for sensitive skin. Especially if they suffer from allergies and irritation.
This formula provides a long lasting, lightweight, hydrated feel. However is slightly higher on the price range costing around £20.
The next face moisturiser is Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturiser which costs around £5. This product has soothing properties to prevent irritation as well as having a lightweight, hydrating formula.
This moisturiser also has SPF which is amazing for protecting your skin. However the SPF is only 15 which may not be strong enough for everyone.
The next product is Eucerin Replenishing Face Cream 5% Urea which costs £27. Due to the 5% Urea this provides the skin with incredible hydration.
As the product has ceramides this allows the skin to strength and maintain moisture. It is also perfect for all skin types and is able to be used on the body. It is scent free which means it is well suited to sensitive skin.
However it also lacks SPF and the formula is quite heavy on the skin.
The next moisturiser is Bioderma Sensibio Light Soothing Cream which costs around £15. Its gentle, smoothing and hydrating formula leaves your skin in perfect condition for the day.
It is a long lasting cream however also lacks SPF which is so important to have as part of your morning skincare routine so may be more of an night time moisturiser.
This product focuses mainly on catering to sensitive skin rather than having anti-aging and acne focuses so if this is a concern, this moisturiser may not be the best choice.
Next up we have the Simple Kind to Skin Hydrating Light Moisturiser which costs around £5. This product is affordable, ensures gentle treatment to your skin as well as being made to use on your body as well as your face.
This product is quite basic and may not meet any specific needs for certain skin types. However, it is an affordable, hydrating product which is suited to sensitive skin.
The next product is £40 and is the Pai Skincare Chamomile & Rosehip Calming Day Cream which is a lot more high end than the other products listed.
The product is made from organic and natural products. Providing your skin with deep hydration as well as having soothing properties which prevent irritation and maintain moisture within the skin.
Although this product is a lot more expensive, the ingredients work to leave your skin with a hydrated finish with no worry of irritation.
The final product we have is Clinique Moisture Surge 72-Hour Auto-Replenishing Hydrator which costs around £25.
As mentioned in the name, this moisturiser offers 72 hour hydration, the formula is lightweight and is a gel which adds to the moisturising properties.
Since the ingredients avoid oil this ensures the product prevents breakouts and leaves the skin feeling refreshed.
However, it is quite expensive but once you break down the properties it is a product which offers a lot.
Always worth investing into your skincare routine.
There we have it!
8 sensitive skin friendly moisturisers which can be incorporated into your skincare routine.
Now it is down to you to decide which product suits your needs best. Most of these are targeted towards sensitive skin rather than acne prone skin so bare this in mind when choosing a product which is right for you.
