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    27 Redness-Reducing Products That Actually Work

    These products won't leave you on red.

    1. A gentle cleanser if your sensitive skin flares up when you even read the words parabens and fragrance. Don't worry, this is free of both of those ingredients as well as dyes, lanolin, formaldehyde, gluten, and sulfates.

    2. A combination Aveeno foam cleanser + makeup remover made with chamomile to soothe your skin. If you have a skin condition like eczema, you want to avoid overwashing and harsh cleansers. Thankfully this saves you from having to wash twice (first with a makeup remover and then with a cleanser) *and* it's super gentle.

    The cleanser

    3. A La Roche-Posay gel acne cleanser so you can tell those painful, red, swollen pimples to take a hike. It's formulated with salicylic acid so it's tough on breakouts, yet it's gentle enough for morning and night use.

    Reviewer's before and after showing that the cleanser cleared up all of their angry forehead breakouts with minimal scarring

    4. A brightening cream with azelaic acid, an ingredient with anti-inflammatory properties that'll help treat swelling and redness.

    The product

    5. A face and body cream for handling all your skin issues — redness, dryness, itchiness, you name it — fast. It's made with a collection of calming ingredients like manuka honey, aloe vera, shea butter, and coconut oil.

    Infographic showing the cream's main ingredients: aloe vera, manuka honey, coconut oil, jasmine oil, cocoa seed, and vanilla extract

    6. A Skyn Iceland cooling lotion, because it helps de-stress your oily, congested, redness-prone skin with its calming blend of white willow bark (contains salicin, which is where salicylic acid comes from), omega fatty acids (preserves skin's moisture barrier), mint (reduce redness), jojoba (soothes and moisturizes), and Icelandic kelp (fights inflammation) among others.

    The lotion, which comes in a spray bottle

    7. A refreshing Mario Badescu face mist if your skin needs a midday pick-me-up. It's made with aloe and rose water, which calms the skin and reduces inflammation.

    8. An organic Weleda lotion made from vitamin E, sunflower seed oil, and calendula flowers to hydrate parched skin. ALSO! Dry hands or feet? OK! Because this works wonders on your body, too.

    The tube

    9. A brightening facial scrub so your skin is ✨glowing✨ instead of tired and red. A combo of sea kelp, lemon peel, French green clay, and Madonna lily can slough away the dry, flaky dead skin cells and de-gunk your pores to help reduce breakouts.

    Reviewer before and after showing the scrub helped clear up breakouts on their cheek

    10. An ice roller that'll perk up your skin, make your redness vanish, and help de-puff your perpetually puffy eye bags.

    The ice roller

    11. An alcohol-free Thayers toning mist for busy bees who need their skincare to work just as hard as they do. It's anti-inflammatory, meaning you may be able to kiss your redness goodbye. Plus, it's an astringent meaning it helps tighten your pores and dries up excess oils.

    12. Or an e.l.f. color-correcting green primer because green and red are complementary colors, meaning the green will neutralize any redness on your face.

    Model before and after showing the primer evened their skin tone

    13. A NYX oil primer for dry skin-types that want to add moisture before applying foundation. It's made with jojoba oil, which is ideal for reducing eczema- or psoriasis-related redness as well as safflower oil, which smooths the skin while removing dirt and oil.

    14. A color-correcting treatment if you want to enjoy even skin *and* sun protection. This Dr. Jart cream has SPF 30 and can be worn under makeup as a primer or by itself if you just want to cancel out your redness.

    BuzzFeed editor wearing the color-correcting cream showing it gets rid of redness

    15. A healing cream to treat the root cause of your skin's redness. Plus, it's formulated to strengthen your skin's natural damage-fighting abilities while simultaneously hydrating it. Now that's a win-win-win!

    The cream

    16. A bottle of rosehip oil so you can say see ya' to dark spots and redness and hello to plump, bright, clear skin. It's safe to use on your face, nails, and body and the results are scrumdiddlyumptious.

    Reviewer's progression photos showing the oil significantly lightened their acne scars and evened their skin tone

    17. A Glossier hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5 serum that'll hydrate and calm your skin so your complexion is beautifully bright and even.

    18. An intensely hydrating moisturizer for calming red, inflamed skin with a gentle formula made with colloidal oatmeal to baby your skin.

    User before and after photos showing the cream lessened redness and reduced the number of breakouts

    19. A green tea sheet mask because green tea is basically a superstar ingredient if you're looking to treat redness. It contains high levels of epigallocatechin gallate, an ingredient known to tackle inflammation and help even your complexion.

    Close-up of a model wearing the sheet mask

    20. A Mario Badescu powder if breakouts have made your skin red and angry. Just sprinkle this sulfur-based powder on affected areas and it'll sop up excess oil and help reduce redness while healing your breakouts.

    Reviewer showing off their clear skin as a result of using the powder

    21. A K-beauty rosewater toner to get your full-face flush under control. It contains lactic acid, which gently exfoliates and softens your skin while keeping it moisturized.

    The toner

    22. A medicated rosacea gel so you can just live your life without flare-ups. It contains sulfur, a common ingredient in rosacea, acne, and seborrheic dermatitis products that helps reduce redness.

    Reviewer's before and after showing the gel dramtically reduced their cheek's redness

    23. A multi-use skincare oil that'll tackle a variety of issues, including uneven skin, stretch marks, and acne scars. It helps your body retain moisture (bye bye dry skin!) and absorbs into the skin fast so you won't feel greasy.

    24. A daily moisturizer for peeps with sensitive skin. It's free of parabens, steroids, mineral oil, alcohols, and petroleum, so you can soothe your skin without irritating your rosacea or eczema.

    Reviewer before and after photo showing the cream substantially reduced redness on their cheek

    25. A moisturizing hand cream because dry, red, cracked knuckles don't belong here.

    26. A bottle of eye drops if chronic red eyes make it look like you didn't get a wink of sleep. These drops should work in just one minute and last you up to eight hours.

    Reviewer's before and after showing the eye drops got rid of their red eyes

    27. A Glossier priming moisturizer to kill two birds with one stone and color correct *while* hydrating your skin.

    Model wearing the primer showing its creamy texture

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