Calming Skincare Routine

You might think if you have sensitive, red, reactive skin, the amount of skincare products you can use would be limited. But actually, I had so many options to choose from for this routine! So, I’ve put together the most comprehensive routine for sensitive skin types—one that still targets the same concerns you’d treat with stronger actives, but without the irritation. Let’s get into it!

Epicutis Oil Cleanser:
First, we’re starting with a double cleanse using an oil-based cleanser. The Epicutis® Oil Cleanser is different from most—it uses two botanical fatty acids that activate with water to gently melt away makeup, sunscreen, and dirt without leaving any residue. Recognized by Cosmopolitan as a 2025 Holy Grail Beauty Award winner, it’s especially amazing for acne-prone, irritated, or sensitive skin because it won’t trigger inflammation or contribute to oil buildup.

Elta MD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser:
Next, we’re using a gentle foaming cleanser that actually helps repair and strengthen your skin’s natural defenses which is key when you have sensitive skin that reacts to just about everything.

The Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser is clinically proven to boost your skin barrier in just 7 days. It uses a patented blend of 3 amino acids (called AAComplex) to repair the skin barrier plus, it’s packed with bisabolol and ginger root extract to help reduce redness and keep your skin feeling balanced and comfortable.

Obagi Nu Derm Toner:
Next, think of this Obagi Nu-Derm Toner as your skin’s calm, balancing reset button. It’s alcohol-free with soothing aloe, witch hazel, and sage to gently sweep away oil and impurities without ever feeling dry or tight. It’s the perfect post-cleanse step to prep your skin and if you’re someone that’s worried about irritation from increasing an active ingredients in your routine, this is going to work great to counter any reactions your skin may have.

Cosmedix Bakuchiol Complete Plant-Based Retinol Alternative Serum:
Bakuchiol Complete is a rich, hydrating serum powered by plant-based retinol alternative Bakuchiol, nourishing squalane, and antioxidant-packed eggplant extract to visibly smooth texture, soften fine lines, and brighten dull skin. Just a drop melts in like silk, balancing oil, calming irritation, and creating a radiant, even-toned canvas that makes your moisturizer and makeup glide on effortlessly—all without any greasiness or irritation.

Epionce Renewal Eye Cream:
For the eyes, Epionce Renewal Eye Cream is a must-have for bright, hydrated under eyes and is formulated with botanical oils, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter to deeply hydrate, soften fine lines, and soothe even the most sensitive skin. Many eye creams can cause irritation just being so close to the sensitive eye area but this has reviewers boasting about the lack of issues and discomfort with this formula. Epionce also uses a soft-focus technology that helps blur dark circles and puffiness for a noticeably smooth finish.

Now we’re going to use our 2 serums, one vitamin C serum and one hyaluronic acid serum.
Is Clinical Proheal Serum Advance:
Pro-Heal Serum Advance+ is a multitasking antioxidant serum designed for sensitive, aging, and blemish-prone skin—featuring a potent blend Vitamins C, E and A, and soothing Olive Leaf Extract to calm irritation, fade redness, and boost radiance. Kojic Acid helps prevent breakouts, and zinc supports healing and reduces inflammation, making this an ideal daily serum for anyone looking to brighten, protect, and visibly improve the tone and texture of compromised or reactive skin.

PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum:
This is going to be the ultimate calm and hydrate step of the routine and the PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum is a cooling, cushiony gel-serum that delivers deep hydration while being gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin. This serum has 3 forms of hyaluronic acid and ceramides to instantly smooth while helping your skin boost its own HA production. Niacinamide calms redness and strengthens the barrier, making this a perfect daily serum for restoring balance and soothing irritation.


Sente Dermal Repair Cream:
To seal everything in our soothing moisturizer is the Sente Dermal Repair Cream. This is specifically designed for sensitive skin and has been accepted by the National Rosacea Society. This cream works deep within the skin to calm visible redness, reduce inflammation, and support natural repair with antioxidant-rich vitamin E to replenish moisture and green tea extract to soothe and protect, it’s going to compliment this entire routine perfectly


This routine proves that even the most sensitive, reactive skin can have a full, effective regimen—packed with calming, high-performance ingredients that treat without triggering irritation.