Sensitive Skin Facial Cleansers

Sephora customers often prefer the following products when searching for Sensitive Skin Facial Cleansers.

If you have sensitive skin, you know how important it is to find a facial cleanser that won't cause irritation or redness. A good facial cleanser will remove dirt, oil, and makeup without causing almost any problems for those with sensitive skin. Here are some suggested products on how to find the best facial cleanser for sensitive skin.

CLINIQUEFace Wash

ITEM: 1580786

Size: 6.7 oz/ 200 mL

9 Reviews

$38.00

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As I can see this product is not very popular but if I say so myself I believe it to be very good being that I am a person with very sensitive skin and this product till this very day has not irritated my skin once, all the contrary it leaves it with a somewhat clean skin glow which I believe everyone likes. ...I bought this for my boyfriend, but I use it often. It’s a good gentle cleanser - no exfoliating, but good for normal use.

What it is:
A gentle but thorough cleanser for normal to dry skin.

What it is formulated to do:
This is the ideal pre-shave wash. It absorbs quickly, leaving skin soft and supple for the most comfortable shave possible. Skin feels fresh and smooth, never tight or dry. It is gentle enough to use every day, even for those with sensitive skin.

$56.50

Super Product for Sensitive Skin...Excellent for super sensitive skin. I have seborrheic dermatitis and found this product excellent. ...sensitive skin solution...I have very sensitive skin and this is the first cleanser I have used that has left my skin feeling soft and relieved, rather than stripped and tight.

What it is:
A non-irritating, redness-reducing facial cleanser.

What it is formulated to do:
This extremely gentle, milky lotion cleanser features a proprietary, signature blend—hypsizygus ulmarius, cordyceps, and reishi mushrooms, ginger, turmeric, and holy basil—as well as skin soothing licorice extract. It gently yet effectively removes makeup, dirt, debris, and impurities without upsetting skin's naturally protective lipid balance and keeps even highly sensitive or reactive skin calm throughout the cleansing process. Skin is left comfortably clean and calm.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

The OrdinaryGlycolipid Cream Cleanser

ITEM: 2673309

Size: 5 oz / 150 ml

616 Reviews

$14.80

Great Cleanser!...I have very sensitive skin and this cleanser has helped me get ready for my daily facial routine without any worries of having any bad reactions. ...Favorite Cleanser for Sensitive Skin...I have always been a huge fan of The Ordinary products ever since I started using them. I have really sensitive skin and in my honest opinion this cream cleanser feels actually amazing… I know everyone is going to have different opinions but if you do have sensitive skin I would definitely try this out :) I was having some hormonal breakouts on my cheeks and once I started using this cleanser they slowly went away.

What it is: A creamy cleanser that’s non-drying, removes makeup, and preserves the natural pH of your skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Oiliness

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycolipids: Glycolipids are biosurfactants, a category of ingredients that work to cleanse the skin by lifting surface level impurities.
- Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate: Assists in the makeup removal alongside the glycolipids.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less t

$98.00

Gentle cleanser great for sensitive skin!...This is a gentle and effective cleanser. I have sensitive skin that’s prone to redness. ...Really great cleanser for sensitive skin!...This product left my skin clean, soft and dewy. Definitely recommend!

What it is: An antioxidant-rich, foaming face wash that gently lifts impurities and excess oil for clean, clear-looking, and balanced skin.

Skin Type: Normal and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Oiliness

Formulation: Cream

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Raspberry Extract: Nourishes skin with antioxidant properties.
- Skin-Empowering Illuminator: Enhances skin’s ability to defend itself.
- L-Serine and Hyaluronic Acid: Provide moisturizing benefits and enhance suppleness.

What Else You Need to Know: This antioxidant-rich face wash transforms from a velvety cream into a delicate lather. It visibly improves the appearance of dull skin by replenishing hydration to restore skin's natural radiance.

First Aid BeautyFacial Radiance Pads

ITEM: 2706422

Size: 28 ct / container

12 Reviews

$27.00

These are awesome for clearing breakouts and totally safe for sensitive skin 100% recommend to have on hand for breakouts...love the product, but it is definitely not made for sensitive skin

What it is: A sensitive-skin-friendly and gentle face-exfoliating pad with a blend of AHAs—designed for daily use to visibly brighten, smooth, and prep skin for makeup.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Wipes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycolic and Lactic Acids (AHAs): Exfoliate skin for a brighter look and visibly improved texture.
- Lemon Peel
- Cucumber Water

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

What Else You Need to Know: Exfoliate away dull-looking skin and reveal a visibly radiant and glowing complexion with this gentle formula for sensitive skin.

$38.00

Highly recommend if you also have sensitive skin and redness!!!...This face wash is so gentle on sensitive skin. My husband has rosacea and is thrilled to finally find something that, not only doesn’t make it worse, but actually improves texture, redness, and soreness.

What it is: A gentle cream-to-foam cleanser with moisturizing glycerin to remove impurities without drying skin out. Suitable for sensitive skin.



Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dryness and Uneven Texture


Formulation: Cream


Highlighted Ingredients:

- Moisturizing Glycerin: Leaves skin feeling clean without the squeakiness.

Dr. Barbara SturmBalancing Toner

ITEM: 2278729

Size: 5.07 oz/ 150 mL

37 Reviews

$108.00

It was a nice toner but I felt like it didn’t do anything for my normal to dry super sensitive skin. Then I stopped using it once I ran out and noticed so many more blackheads and clogged pores! ...I have sensitive skin with mild rosacea. I use a retinol at night for acne, so I have to use extremely mild products.

What it is: A mild yet nurturing, pH balancing-solution that evens skin tone, soothes irritated, sensitive skin, and leaves skin feeling clean and calm.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness

Formulation: Lightweight Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Sugar Biovector: Regulates the natural pH value of the skin.
- Beta-glucan: Soothes irritated, sensitive skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Provides intensive moisture and a freshness boost.

$48.00

what a difference .makes me look forward to my facial routine. once I forgot it and after putting my night cream felt my skin tight. ...Received this in a trial size as a sample and became in love with it so I had to buy the full size ! I have super sensitive skin & this doesn’t make me break out ! Smells amazing and makes your skin feel super refreshed !

What it is: A refreshing plant-based and alcohol-free face toner that visibly tones, hydrates, and balances very dry or sensitive skin while removing traces of cleanser.

Skin Type: Dry

Skincare Concerns: Redness

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Microbiote Complex: Balances the skin’s natural microbiota for a healthy-looking complexion.
- Chamomile: Soothes and softens skin.
- Purple Coneflower: Comforts skin.

What Else You Need to Know: This toner offers a sensory experience with the uplifting, fruity-floral notes of lemon, cardamom, freesia, magnolia, peony, apricot, and white musk.

$38.00

This product helped me a lot with texture and dullness! My skin is very sensitive but this product works amazing for sensitive skin!! ...They have few actives like salycilic acid and retinol but very gentle for my sensitive skin with acne. They helped end me so much so clear my acne without complaining my skins natural barrier.

What it is: A set of daily toner pads for acne-prone skin with gentle retinol and salicylic acid that visibly improve texture while soothing and hydrating.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Redness, and Uneven Texture


Formulation: Wipes


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Gentle Retinol Technology and Salicylic Acid: Enhance skin turnover and exfoliate dead skin cells for smoother texture.

- Green Tea Soothing Complex (Green Tea Ceramide and Biome): Helps maintain the skin’s barrier health.

- Cica and Allantoin: Soothe skin.

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