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Whoever said "beauty takes pain" was not referring to any of the fabulous items on this list.
Promising review: "I was starting to notice how clogged my pores were on my nose and after receiving this as a little trial travel size, I decided to go ahead and buy the full size. After using up the trial bottle, I have noticed a reduction in clogged pores on my nose and all over my face. My skin is sensitive and this did not cause any irritation. I incorporate this into my skincare routine every morning and night now as my "toner" HIGHLY RECOMMEND!" —missmobb
Get it from Nordstrom for $10+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "This is a holy grail to my sensitive skin and germaphobic personality! It does take time to get use to due to it's extremely rough feel, but once you start to use it on a daily, it's hard to use anything else! Nothing else gives me such a clean feeling on my skin during my showers. I use to have very bad skin conditions all over my body: eczema, body acne, dry patches, and dark spots. This helped clear basically everything, and now I'm more confident in showing my skin in public than I have ever been." —Jay G.
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
Promising review: I didn't expect it to work as well, but it's BETTER than my favorite peel. It dissolves dead skin on contact, beautiful smell, skin feels soft, LOVE IT! Don't hesitate, for the price you can't go wrong. The only issue I foresee is overusing it because wiping away dead skin is pretty damn addictive! I tried it on my feet, elbows, ankles and my extremely sensitive face. Beyond pleased with this products performance in every respect!" —Kristy
Get it from Amazon for $9.97.
Promising review: "This stuff is awesome. I get dry patches on my face in the winter and since using this, no more dry patches! I have pretty sensitive skin and I can't use most creamy moisturizers because I'll break out, Bio-Oil adds the moisture I need without breaking me out. It also helps to reduce old acne scars and evens out my skin tone. As an added benefit, the smell is light and clean!" —Lydia
Get it from Amazon for $8.92.
Promising review: "This is a holy-grail sunscreen for sensitive skin! This is the only sunscreen I've tried that neutralized redness and shine, blurred pores, and did not highlight dry patches. This has a nice lotion-like texture. It does have a smell but I found it very mild and pleasant and not at all irritating on sensitive skin. It is ideal as a two-in-one sunscreen and primer." —Claire30
Get it from Sephora for $65.
Promising review: "I am pale as can be with sensitive skin so I do not take skin products lightly, however, this mask is amazing. At first I put it on and thought “Is this actually going to do anything?” Sure enough, two minutes later it hardened and it felt like I had just glued my face in place. It was a weird feeling, but I left it alone for the recommended time. After washing it off my skin felt brand new. It was smooth, soft, and I could feel my skin was tighter. I use it once a week and I’m in love with how it’s noticeably helped my skin." —Jordyn Grinnell
Get it from Amazon for $20.90.
Promising review: "This stuff is amazing! I have really sensitive skin and everything makes me break out, I was hesitant to use something with 'oil' in the title, but this is different. I have stopped using all other products and I only use Drunk Elephant now, this moisturizer is amazing, wont make you break out, and will help clear your skin! It's worth EVERY penny!" —ToyaJ
Get it from Amazon for $40.
Promising review: "I switched from using make-up pads and make-up remover for environmental purposes, and switched over to re-useable make-up cloths and micellar water. This has been my favorite, as it removes make-up and cleanses skin. I have very sensitive skin, so I just use this on my face at night and follow up with a light moisturizer. This combination has done wonders for my skin, and I keep on coming back to this one by Garnier because I've had no negative side-effects." —Claire
Get it from Amazon for $6.39.
Promising review: "I suffer from hormonal cystic acne that leaves horrible scarring on my sensitive skin, my skin has improved so much since i started using this product! For the first couple of weeks, my skin purged out any underlying blemishes but afterwards was clearer and smoother than I’ve seen it in YEARS! I love that it not only target my acne scarring with the vitamin c but also soothes the redness with the niacinimide and has anti-aging properties from the retinol AND helps minimize my black heads and pore size with the salicylic acid. It is the perfect product for my sensitive oily acne prone skin! I stopped using this product for a bit because TBH i was too lazy to order it again and my skin went back to being crap. I started using it again my skin looks amazing." —Jackie
Get it from Amazon for $14.95.
Promising Review: "I am a believer!!! I didn’t know which size would suit me best, so I purchased the assorted sizes. My eyes are VERY sensitive, and as I’ve got older, they tend to water A LOT, especially when I’m tired. I thought wearing eye makeup was but a memory. I really did not think this would work; this product did not sting my eyes, and stayed on despite yawning, and eyes watering or tears of emotion. From the time I put it on, to the time I remove it it stays put (12+ hrs). Other brands melted and/or gave me panda/raccoon eyes. I constantly had to check and clean beneath my eyes, and the corners. I am in awe and amazed! I do not wear make up to work because of the panda/raccoon eyes; this product changes EVERYTHING!" —Oweary1
Get it from Amazon for $14.97.
Promising review: "I have such oily skin and am always looking for a way to keep it in check, especially during the summer. Even using oil control facial products and matte BB cream doesn't do the trick in the summer, and these are a cheap way to control the oil midday. I would definitely recommend. Also, I have sensitive skin and the charcoal was not an irritant at all. And if you get the case, it's pretty hand to make sure the paper envelop doesn't get beaten up in your purse." —cdg
Get a pack of 200 sheets from Amazon for $11.95+ (available in three formulas).
Promising review: "I have extremely dry skin that's also acne prone and sensitive. That's a tough combination to treat because most products that heavily moisturizer also cause acne. This lotion is by far the best I've used! I can slather it on as much as I want without any irritation or acne and it soaks right in and soothes my dry skin. I'm a lifetime customer for sure!" —Laura K.
Get it from Amazon for $15.28.
Promising review: "All I can say is WOW!! I had a date coming up at the end of the week when I started to get the most giant zit I’ve ever had in my life right in the middle of my forehead. I considered cutting bangs to cover it it was so embarrassing. After using these for only two days—the zit was almost completely gone and I was able to cover it with a little makeup for my date. These things are an absolute miracle. I have really sensitive skin, so usually when I try to use something like a spot treat my skin gets really dried out and the area becomes even more difficult to cover with makeup. I didn’t have that issue with these at all. You could get away with wearing one in the middle of your face if you’re going out (probably could get away with wearing it if the zit is in an inconspicuous place like the hairline though)." —Chelsea S.
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
Promising review: "I really like this concealer for everyday use. Let me start off by saying I’m an admitted makeup addict so I have a ton of concealers mostly more expensive ones but this little gem really surprised me. I have very sensitive skin especially around my eyes and this concealer didn’t bother me at all. It works well, not a super glam perfect canvas well but great for a natural everyday look. It’s quick and easy to put on and doesn’t crease or wear off easily. It washes off easily with soap though. This is my new go to concealer for quick everyday makeup." —Amanda
Get it from Amazon for $7.98 (available in 18 shades).
Check out BuzzFeed's full review of Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Concealer for more deets.
Promising review: "I just bought a set for my mother and sister, because I want them to experience the nourishing spray. I have used this mist on my sensitive skin for over a year and it is amazing. I wake up and spray on the Rosewater, use the Green tea throughout the day, and the lavender at night. It is a great refresher even over makeup." —MicNic
Get a pack of three from Amazon for $21.
Promising review: "Ok let’s get one thing straight: I have dermatitis so my main issue is dryness not so much pores. I’ve had an extremely difficult time finding the right foundation as a result and eventually settled for Lancôme Skin Tint (but I’ve tried Tarte, Fenty, MAC, Charlotte Tilbury, Pür, etc). Primers help my skin look less flaky a little bit but usually just end up making me look greasy with my tinted moisturizer. This is the best primer I’ve tried for my very, very dry flaky dermatitis skin. If you have sensitive skin, this will be work! AND IT’S SO CHEAP! It did help my pores too. I don’t all of the sudden magically have baby soft skin but it’s a VISIBLE difference." —annette828
Get it from Amazon for $8.50.
It's alcohol-free and safe for sensitive skin.
Promising review: "I love this product! I have very sensitive skin and I read that toners are great for evening out your complexion BUT everything breaks me out. This didn't! I used a jar and noticed that my skin looked more even and more pores were smaller. I went a few days before I purchased another one and noticed how my skin started to look uneven and oily. For real! It wasn't just in my head. I haven't been without since. It is worth it!
Get a pack of 28 from Amazon for $18+ (available in two sizes).
Promising review: "I’ve been meaning to try this for awhile after reading so many great reviews about it. It definitely surprised me. I have really sensitive skin so I tried it with water first instead of vinegar and followed it with Dr. Thayer’s Witch Hazel Toner and the results are amazing. I’ve had problem skin my whole life and I’ve never had a product work so well." —Lacey Ann
Get it from Amazon from $14.95.
Promising Review: "I've tried quite a few waxes over the years and this one might be my favorite. I seem to get fewer broken hairs (and my hair breaks very easily), and it usually grabs everything even if I have a few hairs going in a different direction. I really don't like anything else for my bikini line. I do Brazilians on myself and that isn't for the faint of heart. Having to redo sections is not only painful, but annoying. It's also a waste of product and therefore money. I do one section and I'm done. Sometimes I need to go a second time in the opposite direction, but usually not. I have very sensitive skin and some waxes result in rashes, not something you want to be dealing with on freshly waxed sensitive areas. This one, I've never had an issue. Love it." —Kate
Get it from Amazon from $39.99.
This noncomedogenic beauty staple is also oil-free, dye-free, and fragrance-free!
Promising review: "I LOVE this moisturizer! I will never stop using it. I have extremely dry skin. I also have severe cystic acne and my skin is red and super sensitive all the time due to some medical issues. Moisturizers, no matter what kind tend to burn my face when I put them on. This moisturizer is cooling and because it's a gel, I had suspicion on how well it would work versus a heavy cream, but it changed my face forever!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $17.12.
Bella Skin Beauty is a small woman-owned business founded by Diana and Alexis. The brand is based in southern California and specializes in skin, hair, and body care products.
Promising review: "My eye area is sensitive and easily irritated because of the Retin-A I use on my face. All eye creams, lotions, balms to date have increased the redness and flakiness except this eye serum which is light and soothing, this is the best. One drop is all it takes for both eyes and there is no scent or oiliness. This container will last a long time." —Beverly B.
Get it from Bella Skin Beauty for $62.
Promising Review: "Oh. My. Gosh, I have tried a LOT of different primers, from drug store to more expensive brands, and none have impressed me the way this one did! I have very oily skin, that is also very sensitive. This primer did not irritate my skin, and was not heavy or very 'silicone-y' feeling on my skin. Foundation went on great over it, I’ve tried several different ones to see if the performance varied. Nope! Makeup stayed on great with this primer! Didn’t break up or rub off, even in the high humidity and heat of the NC summer. Immediately had to buy two more after four uses, I don’t want to ever run out of this product!" —mydestiny524
Get it from Amazon for $13.48.
Tower 28 is small woman-owned business based in Los Angeles, California. The founder, Amy, started the brand after after working 15+ years in the beauty industry. Despite her career, she was unable to find a solution for her skin issues until she created Tower 28. The company specializes in non-toxic, vegan, cruelty-free beauty products that are safe to use on all skin types.
Promising review: "This product is perfect for refreshing my skin through out the day and calming my redness. As it only contains three ingredients, it’s so calming for my super sensitive skin. I keep it in my purse at all times for whenever my skin needs a pick me up. This product has truly helped me. I see a major difference." —travis3145
Get it from Sephora for $28.
Promising review: "I can't say enough good things about this product. I have combination, sensitive skin and have acne mostly in my T-zone. I will never use another spot treatment because I've never had another shrink a pimple so fast. I can put it on the night before and in the morning the redness has dissipated, the swelling has gone down, and the overall pimple is smaller. It doesn't dry out my skin too much or irritate it. It doesn't smell great, but who cares if it works. I don't really want my acne treatments to smell great anyway because I feel like they don't work when they do! The reason this product is different than other spot treatments is because it contains sulfur (and no, it doesn't smell like rotten eggs). This is why my dermatologist recommended it as an alternative to benzoyl peroxide. The price is totally justified and I definitely recommend it to anyone who suffers with moderate breakouts." —Miller
Get it from Amazon for $17.
Promising review: "I've been buying this mask for a little over a year now, and can verify that it is totally worth the hype. I have relatively dry skin, but while I never had acne when I was younger, I quit hormonal birth control a few years ago and since then have started breaking out shortly after ovulation. I tried many more expensive masks, but I also have very sensitive skin, and previous products either left me itchy and irritated or had no effect. This mask has completely cured all of my skin problems, however. If I remember to put it on the night I think I've ovulated, I have zero zits, and if I forget and some start to show up, I do the mask and the zits have significantly retreated by the next morning. I only need to use it a few times a month so it takes me several months to go through a jar. I would pay four times more for this product if I had to!" —carof
Get it from Amazon $12.99.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.