Best for Sensitive Skin: L’Oreal Revitalift Cicacream
If your skin tends to be sensitive (and you want something affordable), this cream “contains tiger grass to help calm and repair the skin barrier, along with pro retinol to strengthen the deeper skin layers,” says Joshua Zeichner, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. It works to fight wrinkles, resist signs of aging, firm skin, and hydrate all without fragrance, parabens, and common allergens.
“This wonderful cream was light, yet very moisturizing,” one reviewer raved. “Even though I have just been using it for about a week, it seems to be helping with the dryness I’ve been experiencing this season. It absorbs very quickly, without looking greasy at all. A great addition to my daily beauty routine!”
Best Retinol Anti-Aging Cream for Sensitive Skin: Drunk Elephant A-Passioni Retinol Cream
Janiene Luke, M.D., board-certified dermatologist, says this is a great option for those with sensitive skin looking for a retinol cream. It’s vegan and free of essential oils, silicones, and fragrances. “This retinol is a cream that is packed with antioxidants, peptides, and fatty acids to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improve tone/texture,” she notes.
Reviewers love it, too. “Left my skin noticeably softer and smoother with a fresh glow within a month,” wrote one shopper. “Colleagues commented on how good I looked on zoom calls.”