12 best moisturisers for sensitive skin that are gentle and hydrating
Having sensitive skin can make skincare a minefield. Often, it’s a case of testing out various products and waiting to see which of them don’t irritate your skin, cause flare-ups, or lead to redness. It can be incredibly stressful, which, in turn, only makes your skin worse.
Hence why it’s so important to find the right skincare for you – and, as an integral part of anyone’s regime, moisturiser is surely one of the products we should all be prioritising.
“If you have sensitive skin, it’s best to look for moisturisers that don’t contain anything that might irritate your skin, such as fragrance,” says Hayley Walker, qualified beauty expert at Just My Look. “You should also steer clear of anything containing alcohol or sulphates, as these can all cause redness and aggravation.”
With so many variations on the market, offering copious benefits and boasting intricate ingredients, it can be difficult to identify what you’re buying. But fear not, because we’ve identified the best moisturisers for sensitive skin, encompassing all of their properties, skin types and price ranges. Enjoy.
How we tested
We applied each of the creams repeatedly for two weeks
