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1. Bio-Oil is better known for its ability to lighten scars, pregnancy stretch marks, and other spots. But! Lots of reviewers say it does wonders for dry, super-sensitive rosacea breakouts.
This is gonna be your new fave multi-purpose skincare product. (Psst, a lil' goes a long way.)
Promising review: "If you have sensitive, dry skin, or rosacea, this is the product for you! I’ve been using this product for two years now, and I’m obsessed. I use it for uneven skin tone and dry skin. It’s super light, smells good, and never irritates my face. I recently had a massive dry skin rosacea outbreak and used this three times a day and it went away in two days!" —Beatrice
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in two sizes).
2. A K-beauty snail mucin essence, which works to repair and rejuvenate stressed and irritated skin, soothe redness, and fade dark spots. It also prepares your skin to soak up all the other skincare products in your routine.
Promising review: "This product is really amazing! I have large pores and rosacea with the occasional small blemish. This stuff shrunk my pores, helps my rosacea, and minimizes the amount of breakouts I get. I also have pretty dry knees after having my second child, and this also helps with that. I’ve tried everything on my knees, and it’s usually a temporary fix, but this seems to be getting through the driest part and minimizing that as well. Highly recommend!" –andrea
Get it from Amazon for $14.59.
3. And COSRX Snail Mucin 92% Moisturizer you surely recognize from your TikTok FYP. Reviewers love pairing this with the essence as a powerhouse duo.
Check it out on TikTok here!
Promising review: "Fantastic texture and a little goes a long wait. It has helped my rosacea and evened my skin tone. It gives my face a glass skin effect and leaves my skin so soft. I have bought this three times now. I use it with the snail mucin and my reg moisturizer and it's amazing!!" —Tim Bengfort
Get it from Amazon for $15.04.
4. Plus, some COSRX Snail Mucin Sheet Masks worth stocking up on and then keeping in your fridge door for a super cooling treat.
5. A holy grail Paula's Choice Salicylic Acid Exfoliant that people with sensitive, acne-prone-, redness-prone-, and textured skin swear by. In addition to gently removing dead skin and unclogging pores, it also brightens and evens out your tone, leaving you with a radiant and not-so-red complexion.
Promising reviews: "I have every skin issue you can think of. Rosacea, acne (hormonal, cystic, whiteheads, blackheads), dehydration, excessive oiliness, redness – all of it. I’ve spent probably thousands on a multitude of different products, trying to find one that would at least make a dent. I’ve had many procedures and many trips to the dermatologist. Nothing I’ve ever used, nothing I’ve ever done, has made such a profound difference in the appearance of my skin. Having rosacea, my face often felt hot, bumpy, and burned. While my complexion is naturally fair and pink, this has seriously covered all my bases in a gentle and effective way. I’ve been trying to turn my skin around for YEARS!! This was the product that did it. If I could give it 100 stars, I would. It has seriously changed my life!" –hc
Get it from Amazon for $13+ (available in two sizes).
6. Juno & Co.'s Clean 10 Cleansing Balm has only 10 ingredients and REALLY gets makeup off your face in a totally gentle way. A pea-sized amount becomes oil in your hands and just clings to makeup to help remove it.
Promising review: "This is by far the most gentle and effective cleaning balm I’ve ever used. I wear waterproof mascara every day, and this balm removes everything without feeling like I have to rub my eyelashes too intensely. It simply melts into the makeup to break it down and wipes away. It’s also so light, and the scent is super fresh. Additionally, I have dry skin/rosacea, and it has been very calming for my skin. 11/10. Can’t live without it." —Cami
Get it from Amazon for $14.24.
7. A trio Tree of Life Vitamin C, Retinol and Hyaluronic Acid serums work together to give your skin a glow-up without — according to reviewers — irritating your rosacea.
Be sure to follow the brand's instructions on how to use these together!
Promising review: "I have been using these three products for about two months and it has really improved my skin. I have rosacea, dryness, and sensitive skin, and it has completely removed any dryness I was having and has also helped reduce the redness in my face. I apply after using the One Tree Life Vitamin C cleanser once daily. The cleanser is only half gone, so it lasts about four months, and the serums are getting low but not empty, so if used once daily, it will last two months. Unfortunately, I had a bad reaction to the moisturizer (made my face hot and red), but the serums and cleanser work great for me." —K. S.
Get the pack of three from Amazon for $29.99.
8. A pack of disposable face towels that are 100% biobased that reviewers with allllllll sorts of skin sensitivities dig in the reviews. They're fragrance- and chemical-free, and are super gentle on your skin.
These are 100% USDA-certified biobased, meaning they're made entirely from plant-based materials and better for the environment than your regular disposable wipes.
Clean Skin Club is a small business that launched in 2019 to create innovative natural skincare products.
Promising reviews: "These towels are great. If you are looking for absorbency, durability, and skin sensitivity in a facial towel, look no further. I have rosacea; therefore, I have to be very careful about what I use on my face. These towels are the best. no breakouts from usage. I highly recommend these towels!" —Terri
Get a 50-pack from Amazon for $17.05 (also available in other packs).
9. La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 Balm works its rich (but matte!) formula of shea butter and glycerin on your face and/or body. So just keep this bb around for when your largest organ gets a bit irritated.
I like to use this on top of my moisturizer at night. But also find it super handy when around my nose gets chapped thanks to winter winds. It's also great on dry elbows!
Promising review: "This product is fantastic. No odor, wonderful texture. It completely calms down my rosacea including breakouts. I am thrilled and will be ordering this again and again. The price point is excellent and the quality is wonderful." —Chris
Get it from Amazon for $15.99.
10. A CeraVe hydrating facial cleanser that reviewers love for its thorough yet gentle cleaning capabilities, as well as its redness- and breakout-banishing powers.
Promising review: "This cleanser leaves my skin feeling clean and moisturized. My sensitive, rosacea, breakout prone skin does not get angered by this at all. Cleansers that foam strip your skin and make it angry. This does not do that!" –Amanda Morgan
Get it from Amazon for $15.46+ (available in scented or unscented and four sizes).
11. Glow Recipe Redness Relief Serum is formulated with ceramides to help reduce redness and irritation, while antioxidant-rich avocado works to deeply nourish your skin.
12. InstaNatural Vitamin C Serum offers up some seriously soothing and moisturizing abilities on the reg with its hyaluronic acid, but especially when you suffer a flare-up. Get behind me, Satan!
Promising review: "I absolutely adore this product. I recently had a horrible flare-up of rosacea. I knew that vitamin C helps to strength the walls of capillaries. So I began looking for a vitamin C serum to treat my rosacea. I did this on my own...this was not a prescribed treatment, but it worked. I will always have this on hand from now on." —Shauna L
Get it from Amazon for $14.05+ (available in two sizes).
13. The Ordinary Niacinamide helps regulate sebum and minimize pores thanks to its potent vitamin and mineral formula. Reviewers say it helps reduce redness and lets the *glow* shine through.
Vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without alcohol, silicone, nuts, gluten, and fragrance.
Promising review: "This has been a life changer!!! I suffer from rosacea, so my cheeks and forehead are always red. Figured I would give this a try because I got a kit with a few different items. Took some time, but within a few weeks, I noticed a significant difference!" —Belen
Get it from Ulta for $6.
14. Glossier Solution has chemical exfoliants perfect for babes with super sensitive skin (which, tbh, I think most rosacea sufferers have!) to help lighten scarring, improve general skin tone, and slough off dead skin you no longer need. Say buh-bye to those physical exfoliants that leave you redder and more irritated.
Promising review: "I have spent years trying to find something that helps reduce the redness and bumps associated with rosacea. My skin is SO SENSITIVE. I had honestly given up even trying to use acne medicines as they just destroyed my skin. Even so, my skin looked terrible. It was so volatile, bumpy, and red. Makeup didn't hide it well, either. In January, I purchased Glossier's three-step cleansing and moisturizing system and solution. My skin is amazing now. Honestly. I still get a few breakouts, but my once-dead and dull, angry skin looks nice even without makeup! It's not fully recovered yet, but it's getting there. Thank you, Glossier!" —Kels 1.
Get it from Glossier for $28.
15. Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner is made to target clogged pores and blackheads *but* reviewers who came for that have also found that it helps treat their rosacea!
Promising review: "I love this stuff. I have had skin issues my entire life — bad acne, rosacea, dry skin, enlarged pores — and this has cured all of that. After just two weeks, my skin is almost flawless. I’m very sensitive, so some nights I add a thicker moisturizer instead of serum, and it works like a dream. Buy this!!" —Caroline
Get it from Amazon for $24 (or Subscribe & Save for $22.80/month).
16. Mario Badescu Azulene Calming Mask contains soothing azulene, chamomile extract, and balsam peru, making it a solid (anti-inflammatory) option for any babes who've found that their sensitive skin doesn't exactly gel with most masks on the market.
Promising review: "I’ve had extremely bad rosacea for the last two years and struggled to find a face mask that didn’t irritate it. This mask is extremely cooling, which is what rosacea needs. I’d highly recommend!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $20.
17. La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer is a common dermatologist rec (including from my derm!) with prebiotic thermal water and niacinamide to hydrate skin for up to 48 hours!!!
As a person with formerly oily skin, I'm always worried that something super moisturizing will make me feel greasy. This does not! I use this bb all the time and really adore it. And like I already stated, my derm gave me a sample of this and said, "Use this brand. It's great." And she's right!
Promising review: "I have rosacea, and this product is a godsend in so many ways. It's completely devoid of the ingredients that can aggravate rosacea (oil, fragrance, dyes, fruit extracts, etc), but even better, it includes ingredients that can help improve rosacea. Ceramide and niacinamide can strengthen the skin's moisture barrier, making us less reactive to everything under the sun. There are many skincare lines that cater to rosacea skin, but their products cost so much more. Hint: if you are having a rosacea flare, you might experience some redness and burning when you first try this (I did). Before you give up, try extending your skin care routine. Wash with a very gentle cleanser (the Gentle Hydrating cleanser is awesome), then wait 20 minutes. Then apply your rosacea medicine and wait 20 minutes. Then, apply this moisturizer. Sometimes when you're flared, everything (even just washing your face) makes your skin mad." —CollegeProfessor
Get it from Amazon for $21.99+ (available in three sizes; and with SPF 30).
18. Honeyskin Ultimate Face and Body Cream delivers results on all kinds of irritating skin issues besides rosacea, like eczema, psoriasis, and other rashes. TL;DR, it's good to have in your medicine cabinet.
Promising review: "I am absolutely blown away by the results from using this product. I have moderate rosacea made severe by pregnancy, and was at a major loss as to how to manage it. Unable to treat my rosacea as I normally would and with my sensitivity at an all-time high (I couldn’t tolerate anything more than Vaseline), I decided to give this a whirl and could not be happier that I did. I think my picture speaks for itself, but within one week, this cream SIGNIFICANTLY improved my rosacea and sensitivity, and by a month, my skin was completely smooth with minimal redness and scarring left from the months-long flare I’d been having. Fan of Honeyskin for life here!!!" —LR
Get it from Amazon for $33.99.
19. And the Honeyskin Face and Body Wash that some reviewers say is the best match for their sensitive, irritated skin.
Promising review: "I have very sensitive skin and in my 30s. I've developed rosacea. I was using Era Organics and that worked pretty well until they changed the product, then it burned my skin, so I decided to try this. Immediately it soothed my skin and it calmed the angry redness from the rosacea. with this face wash my skin looks almost normal again, the best my skin had looked in years. Please don't change the formula!!!" —turtledove
Get it from Amazon for $12.79+ (available in two sizes).
20. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel-Cream packs in hyaluronic acid for a soothing effect on parched, irritated skin. And it won't clog your pores, bc as if you needed another thing to worry about.
Promising review: "I've tried many products... including some high-priced creams. I suffer with rosacea and dry skin... so dry in fact that sometimes I felt like I have facial dandruff. My skin is very sensitive as well. Using this product morning and night has not helped with the redness ( I've given up hope on that problem) but my facial dryness is much-improved. I don't write reviews often. But somewhere out there someone suffers with the same problem I have, and perhaps this cream can help them." —Deanna LaForce
Get it from Amazon for $24.70.
Check out our full review of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream.
21. Weleda Skin Food contains chamomile, calendula, and pansy for a fantastic moisturizer folks with especially irritated, dry, and flaky skin will wonder how they lived so long without.
We also included Weleda Skin Food in our roundup of affordable skincare that's better than expensive brands.
Promising review: "Psoriasis, rosacea, sensitive skin, dry skin... you name it, and I have it on my face. I am always looking for good moisturizing options that can hide flaky patches without making me look like an oil slick. This stuff is probably in my top two facial products. I took other reviewers' advice and applied a pea-sized amount before bed and woke up to soft supple skin with no hint of greasiness. If I want to reapply before I head to work, I generally mix half a pea-sized amount with a lighter Cerave facial moisturizer and apply it all over my face/neck to avoid the oil-slick effect as this stuff is THICK. A tip for those saying it’s too thick to spread without pulling at delicate skin — rub the cream between your fingers/palms and then pat it all over instead of rubbing it in. I don’t wear makeup because my skin’s too sensitive so I can’t comment on how this works under makeup, but that does speak to how awesome it is for even the most sensitive skin. The scent is a bit ‘earthy’ in an herbal kind of way, but I like it, and it fades within about 20 minutes anyway." —Mistelle
Get it from Amazon for $17.99.
22. ESARORA Ice Roller seems to be the one thing missing from everyone's routine. Reviewers tout its soothing abilities for headaches, oncoming breakouts, and yes, for rosacea too!
Promising review: "These great reviews are for a reason! How have I lived without this little gem?! I’ve had it for two days and have used it 5+ times... SO relaxing, helps with my rosacea inflammation and oncoming painful zits. I haven’t had a headaches to try it out, but going by how nice it feels on my neck and forehead I would assume it’s effective in that sense as well!" —Tiffany
Get it from Amazon for $15.19+ (available in 12 colors).
23. Cetaphil Redness-Relieving Night Moisturizer does the dang thing for your inflamed, irritated skin while you get your beauty sleep thanks to a formula with calming licorice extract, allantoin, and caffeine.
Promising review: "I had pretty bad rosacea, and my prescribed creams were pretty pricey, but my dermatologist suggested I tried this as an alternative and it works wonders! I use this and the foam cleanser for both the day and night. I tried the 'day' version of this cream, and it made my skin too dry. But this product works great for morning use." —C
Get it from Amazon for $10.99.
24. And the Cetaphil Redness Control Daily Foaming Face Wash gently works its non-comedogenic magic to wash away dirt and oil without leaving your skin feeling stripped.
Promising review: "I have rosacea, and this has been the only face wash that hasn’t irritated my face. It’s gentle but strong enough to clean my face. I have SUPER sensitive skin, and this is absolutely perfect. Scent isn’t overwhelmingly strong, but it’s delightful. Highly recommend! Won’t go to any other brand for my face needs!" —Sam
Get it from Amazon for $10.32.
25. Eucerin Redness Relief Night Creme hydrates and soothes while you drift off to Dreamland. Plus, the under-$10 price point won't keep you up at night about fitting your new go-to in your budget.
Promising review: "I have rosacea that was flaring up after using an expensive prescription cream for a year. Within a week, I saw a significant improvement in redness and blood vessel appearance. This works as well, if not better, than the $150 prescription I was using." —Kaye Werner
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
26. Clearbody Organics Ultra Soothing Cream is fragrance-free and formulated with all-natural ingredients so even super sensitive skin won't be bothered.
Promising review: "I have psoriasis on my scalp and suffer bouts of facial rosacea. This product works immediately and allows me to sleep without constant itching." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $18.99.
27. Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water uses rose water and glycerin to combat redness, hydrate, and soothe your skin. It works as a makeup remover and a gentle cleanser for those with particularly sensitive skin.
Promising review: "I've been using the original/regular micellar water from Garnier for about two years now. It's helped calm down my rosacea and overall, my skin is clearer since I made the switch. I believe they changed the formula for the regular and included a stronger fragrance, which I absolutely hated. When I ran out and went to reorder, I saw this lovely new product. I have to say that I am much more pleased with this one than the current iteration of the original. The scent is very mild and does not linger and it is slightly more moisturizing. My nose and my face are happier. I would strongly recommend this, even for sensitive skin." –Karen
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (availabe in two sizes).
28. Paula's Choice Hydrating Treatment Mask is a boost of calming hydration for anyone with dry, easily-irritated, and uneven skin. It's a quick (but effective) fix for pesky redness and dry patches.
This product can be used for a 20-30 minute period, or as an overnight mask.
Promising review: "This item is technically a mask but I use it as a lotion. I have dry skin and this keeps it fresh and hydrated all day. My dry spots are around my nose and sometimes on my cheeks. It makes my makeup go on smooth. I use it in the morning and at night. It is very rich but not too heavy. I have moderately sensitive skin with mild rosacea but this does not irritate my skin at all. This is a product that I will never go without." –Jenn
Get it from Amazon for $29.
29. A sheet mask made with hyaluronic acid for moisture, licorice root and cucumber to sooth any redness, and allantoin to hydrate your skin.
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Promising review: "I am on the struggle bus with rosacea hitting me in my sixties. This brand has been a great help. The cream and these masks. I love a good sheet mask but had to give them up when rosacea hit, but these are soothing, and my skin feels hydrated and pampered. Didn’t even know they existed until I saw them on Amazon. None of my local stores carry them. Put them in the fridge for extra cool down effect if you’re in a warm climate." —Cheryl L. Fluehr
Get a pack of five masks from Amazon for $24.99 (clip the coupon on the product page to save 25%).
30. Aveeno Calm + Restore Redness Relief Moisturizing Cream made with a nourishing oat formula that'll reduce redness by moisturizing dry, irritated skin.
Promising review: "This has been one of the best products that I have used for my sensitive skin and rosacea. While I do use the medicated cream that I was prescribed, I feel that this has helped with moisturizing and reducing redness. I ended up subscribing to this product to make sure I never run out."
—CE
Get it from Amazon for $13.98.
31. And the matching Aveeno Calm + Restore Redness Relief Foaming Cleanser packed with feverfew to help reduce the appearance of redness. It's hypoallergenic and safe enough to use daily!
Promising review: "My skin has always been uneven, suffering from rosacea of my cheeks. I have been using this product for a week now. I can honestly say I've noticed a difference, my skin appears more glowy and even. Redness not totally eliminated but definitely reduced!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $9.59.
32. Laneige Water Sleeping Mask has squalane to strengthen your skin's moisture barrier. It soaks in well enough where you won't make a mess of your bed pillows!
Promising review: "This has become my go-to when it comes to hydration for my skin. I have fairly combination skin, rosacea, and cystic acne prone skin. I am someone who uses products like forlle’d and aromatherapy associates daily, and let me tell you.. this night mask is the best freaking bang for its buck. I use it nightly as my last step, and it is simply amazing. My skin always wakes up so soft, refreshed, and super bouncy. I love it!" —Rebecha H.
Get it from Amazon for $32.
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