best makeup for sensitive skin

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for best makeup for sensitive skin.

The skin on your face is the thinnest and most sensitive of all your body parts. That's why it's important to choose products that are gentle and won't clog your pores. Here are some of our favorite makeup products for sensitive skin.

Charlotte TilburyAirbrush Flawless Longwear Foundation

Size: 30 ml·ITEM: 2244796

Color: 7 Warm - for medium skin with warm undertones

2.9K Reviews

$49.00

And im not saying this because I received a complimentary bottle. this is legit an amazing foundation and Im very picky because I have sensitive skin....Great for sensitive skin. Use a moisturizer right before applying. ...Lightweight for sensitive skin

What it is: A long-lasting, weightless, hybrid skincare-foundation—Charlotte’s secret to a flawless, poreless-looking, confident complexion.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Matte

Formulation: Liquid

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination

Highlighted Ingredients:
- REPLEXIUM®: Helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
- MossCellTec™ No. 1: Helps thoroughly hydrate skin.
- AirCool™: Provides an immediate fresh feel on skin.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.

$20.00

One sentence, good for sensitive skin!...Good for sensitive skin, but not that hydrating

What it is: An antioxidant-rich, vegan face mist that uses 100 percent grape water to deliver intense hydration, reduce redness and soothe sensitive skin .
Skin Type: Normal and Dry

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Redness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Spray

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 100 percent Grape Water: Moisturizes, soothes, and acts as an antioxidant.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: Meet your favorite hydrating face mist now with new, sustainable packaging. Its formula with 100 percent grape water that’s also rich in minerals, potassium, and moisturizing polysaccharides quickly delivers intense hydration.

$12.00

This makes my skin feel amazing ! Highly suggest this product, safe for sensitive skin....Excellent for sensitive skin, very gentle and nice smell. I love it!

What it is: An antioxidant-rich, vegan face mist that uses 100 percent grape water to deliver intense hydration, reduce redness and soothe sensitive skin .
Skin Type: Normal and Dry

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Redness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Spray

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 100 percent Grape Water: Moisturizes, soothes, and acts as an antioxidant.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: Meet your favorite hydrating face mist now with new, sustainable packaging. Its formula with 100 percent grape water that’s also rich in minerals, potassium, and moisturizing polysaccharides quickly delivers intense hydration.

GucciMatte Beauty Powder

Size: 0.35 oz/ 10 g·ITEM: 2356517

Color: 02 Medium Fair - cool undertones

162 Reviews

$65.00

For reference (and I hope this helps someone), I wear Dior Airflash in shade 202, Georgio Armani luminous silk foundation in 3.75, or Ilia super serum skin tint in Bom Bom. I have dry, sensitive skin, and this is perfect for my touch ups on the go. ...I was even more excited when I saw that this product was vegan. I have sensitive skin and have noticed that vegan products are definitely a plus for me.

What it is: A buildable face powder offering a lightweight, visibly smooth texture to create a naturally perfected complexion.

Highlighted Ingredients:

- Micro-reflecting Lamellar Powders: Provide a smooth application for a luminous complexion.

- Emollient Agents: Provide a silky, comfortable feel all day long.

What Else You Need to Know: Poudre De Beauté Mat Naturel Beauty Setting Powder glides on with ease and allows for a buildable application, from natural to medium.

$35.00

Good for sensitive skin...It is safe for my extreme sensitive skin. Worn alone it can leave a bit of a white cast if not blended in properly or if taking photos in harsh lighting, but other than that really good....Great for sensitive skin!...I actually use this instead of makeup! It glides over the face and protects the skin.

What it is:
A lightweight daily sunscreen that provides UVA/UVB sun protection.

What it is formulated to do:
This daily sunscreen provides the face with broad-spectrum sun protection in a sheer formula. Worn alone or as a primer under makeup, its oil-free formulation helps to absorb excess oil and whisk away perspiration. Formulated without chemical sunscreens, it is appropriate for sensitive skins and the eye area.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens

$34.00

already see improvements in dryness and dullness of skin after 2 uses, this is so lightweight and amazing for sensitive and acne prone skin. does cause redness it actually relieves it SO much , also no irration . ...Hydrating and great for sensitive skin, especially in the winter months.

What it is: A liquid essence that floods skin with all-day hydration and preps it for the skincare steps to follow.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates skin.
- PENTAVITIN™: Supports skin’s barrier to hold in hydration.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight formula with hydrating hyaluronic acid visibly tra

LAWLESSConseal The Deal Long-Wear Full-Coverage Foundation

Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL·ITEM: 2531184

Color: Honeycomb - tan with warm-golden undertones

438 Reviews

$39.00

It goes on smoothly and doesn't feel heavy on my skin. I would highly recommend this foundation!...This is definitely quality makeup. I would definitely recommend getting it!

What it is: A long-wearing, lightweight fluid foundation that delivers modern full coverage with a self-setting, natural-matte finish. Vegan and silicone-free.

Coverage: Full

Finish: Natural

Formulation: Liquid

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Nasturtium Flower Extract: Limits free-radical damage caused by blue light.
- Goji Berry: Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants and widely used to reduce visible signs of aging.
- Bisabolo and Ginger Extracts: Soothing anti-irritants suitable for dry, sensitive skin.

Tower 28 BeautySwipe All-Over Hydrating Serum Concealer

Size: 0.22 oz / 6.5 ml·ITEM: 2697514

Color: 4.0 DTLA - light with medium cool undertones

1.9K Reviews

$22.00

Super easy to use & perfect for everyday makeup! Great for sensitive skin :)...Great for sensitive skin...This product is amazing for sensitive, acne-prone skin. It blends easily (best on freshly moisturized skin) and dries down beautifully without the need for powdering (but setting spray helps to melt it into the rest of my makeup).

What it is: A hydrating, non-comedogenic concealer that glides on like a serum and has medium-buildable coverage to instantly cover dark circles, redness, and blemishes and is safe for sensitive skin.


Coverage: Medium


Finish: Natural


Formulation: Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients: 

- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates to keep skin looking supple, smooth, and bouncy.

- Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract: Sooths and calms sensitive skin.


GucciStylo Contour Des Yeux Khol Eyeliner

Size: 0.01 oz/ 0.3 g·ITEM: 2445641

Color: *04 Bordeaux - wine

71 Reviews

$39.00

Best pencil eyeliner I’ve ever used....Best pencil eyeliner I’ve ever used. Ive started my makeup journey with pencil liner. ...So I’d recommend to someone specially with light skin tone

What it is: A versatile eyeliner with intense, bold color, perfect for creating a vibrant waterline, cat eye, or complete eyeshadow look.

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Silicon Resin and Trimethylsiloxysilicate: Help support long wear and waterproof finish.
- Carnauba Wax and Soft Polymers: Provide a soft and blendable formula.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, sulfates SLS & SLES, and triclosan. It is also vegan and gluten-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Stylo Contour Des Yeux Khol Eyeliner is formulated with a creamy, soft texture that makes it as versatile as it is fun. The highly pigmented color makes it suitable for lining all areas of the eye, so you can experiment to your heart’s content.

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