For stinging, redness & a worn barrier
Calm, restored
Skin that stings at products it used to like is usually not a new skin type. It is a worn barrier — and the fix is less, not more.
Hyaluronic acid and panthenol, with no fragrance in the list
A peptide serum for the look of firmness, also fragrance-free
Every ingredient list on the page, so you can check for your own triggers
Or build it piece by piece
From The Journal
A Calmer Routine for Sensitive Skin
When your skin reacts to everything, the answer is almost always less.
Questions
How do I know my barrier is damaged?
Products that used to be fine start stinging, skin looks red for no clear reason, and it feels tight no matter how much moisturiser you use. That combination is a barrier problem, not a new skin type.
How long does it take to settle?
Most skin settles within two to four weeks of stopping actives and keeping the routine simple. The stopping is the part that works, and the part people skip.
When can I use retinol again?
Once skin is comfortable, reintroduce one active at a time, twice a week. Stop adding when your skin is happy rather than when the shelf is full.
Which preservatives do reactive skins react to?
Alongside fragrance, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives such as diazolidinyl urea are among the commoner causes of contact allergy. Neither piece above lists a fragrance or a formaldehyde releaser. Both do contain benzyl alcohol, a preservative that is also a labelled fragrance allergen in the EU; if you know you react to it, they aren’t for you.