TOP 10 BEST MAKE UP FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
When your complexion sits on the more sensitive side of the skin care scale, we understand that choosing the best make up for sensitive skin that enhances – without causing more irritation – is the ultimate dream. But it doesn’t have to be an unattainable fantasy.
With that in mind we’ve collated the best make up for sensitive skin – we're talking everything from noncomedogenic primers to radiance-boosting tints, bronzers, concealers and more – to elevate your complexion and not cause the dreaded redness, irritation and tightness associated with sensitivity.
In This Article:
- What Ingredients To Look For In The Best Make Up For Sensitive Skin
- Top 10 Best Make Up For Sensitive Skin
- Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint
- Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
- Kosas Revealer Super Creamy and Brightening Concealer
- Westman Atelier Petite Baby Cheeks Blush Stick
- RMS Beauty ReDimension Hydra Bronzer
- ICONIC London Instant Sunshine Bronzing Drops
- Natasha Denona My Mini Dream Palette
- Hourglass 1.5mm Mechanical Gel Liner
- Ere Perez Jojoba Eye Pencil
- bareMinerals ORIGINAL Mineral Veil Setting Powder /a>
- The Best Make Up For Sensitive Skin FAQs
WHAT INGREDIENTS TO LOOK FOR IN THE BEST MAKE UP FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
When perusing the virtual aisles for some of the best make up for sensitive skin, it's important to understand what the main triggers are and avoid those in your products. Some of the main causes of redness and irritation are essential oils, alcohols, fragrances, mineral oils, butters and silicones.
So, what ingredients should you be looking for? Firstly, we would recommend our dedicated dermatologist-approved skin care selections which you can find here. Then, when considering products always look for make up and skin care that are powered by glycerine, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, vitamin E, squalane and even green tea extracts. This is because all these ingredients are gentle and soothe, comfort and support sensitised skin.
THE TOP 10 BEST MAKE UP FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
FENTY BEAUTY EAZE DROPS BLURRING SKIN TINT
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£29.00
Formulated to visibly blur the look of your complexion, Fenty Beauty’s Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint is a skin-softening solution that you can quickly and effortlessly build up. Considered one of the best make up for sensitive skin, it’s formulated with a blend of glycerine, hyaluronic acid and dimethicone to deliver a heavy dose of hydration that’s moisturising and comfortable on complexions. But that’s not all, crafted with the brand’s proprietary Quickblur Complex, this lightweight formula works to soften skin without leaving it feeling heavy.
CHARLOTTE TILBURY HOLLYWOOD FLAWLESS FILTER
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£39.00
Looking for a gentle hybrid hero you can use as a primer, highlighter or sheer foundation? Meet: Charlotte Tilbury’s Hollywood Flawless Filter. A stand-out make up bag must-have, this innovative formula is packed with squalane, brightening flower extracts, finely milled powders and smoothing polymers that hydrate, plump and enhance your skin’s natural radiance. Crafted with sensitive skin in mind, it’s clever blend of ingredients offer skin moisture and coverage without clogging pores.
KOSAS REVEALER SUPER CREAMY AND BRIGHTENING CONCEALER
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£26.00
For a concealer that expertly conceals while being gentle on irritated complexions, it’s no surprise that Kosas’s Revealer Super Creamy and Brightening Concealer ranks among the best makeup for sensitive skin. Infused with pink algae extract to help even out skin tone, arnica and panthenol to comfort redness and irritation then boosted with caffeine, peptides and hyaluronic acid, this powerhouse potion not only provides radiant coverage but it’s lightweight and comfortable for all day wear.
WESTMAN ATELIER PETITE BABY CHEEKS BLUSH STICK
Want to add a pop of pigment that won’t cause your skin to flare? Look to Westman Atelier’s Petite Baby Cheeks Blush Stick for a perfect, natural-looking flush. Blending skin-enhancing ingredients including jojoba oil, grape extract, berryflux vita and vitamins C and E, this cream blusher melts seamlessly into skin, boosting hydration and offering protective properties that soften and enhance the look and feel of your complexion.
RMS BEAUTY REDIMENSION HYDRA BRONZER
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£35.00
Seamlessly combining the benefits of skin care with make up, RMS Beauty’s ReDimension Hydra Bronzer is the luxurious beauty bag essential that offers skin a sun kissed finish, without compromising on skin health. Enriched with blends of buriti oil, jojoba and hydrolysed rice protein, this talc-free formula helps nourish, protect and enhance your skin’s barrier function, all while delivering an enviable golden hour glow.
ICONIC LONDON INSTANT SUNSHINE BRONZING DROPS
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£22.00
If you prefer a luminous finish that washes off at the end of the day, ICONIC London’s Instant Sunshine Bronzing Drops are the customisable solution for a sun-kissed sign off. Formulated with comforting botanicals including chamomile, calendula and lavender flower extract, this sunshine-in-a-bottle is one of the best make up for sensitive skin specifically formulated to support and soothe. What’s more, this multi-use marvel features an innovative ‘click-to-dispense' mechanism, meaning you can have total control over how much you use and what you mix it with (we’re looking at you: SPF, moisturiser and primer).
NATASHA DENONA MY MINI DREAM PALETTE
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£24.00
Ensure your eye make up looks freshly applied wherever you are with the My Mini Dream Palette from Natasha Denona. Offering a range of versatile, neutral-taupe hued shadows, this creamy, blendable collection of eyeshadows are designed to create everything from soft and subtle looks to bold and dramatic finishes. Carefully crafted without mineral oils, alcohol or parabens, these shimmery, matte and glittery hues won’t clog pores, dry out your delicate eye area or cause irritation.
HOURGLASS 1.5MM MECHANICAL GEL LINER
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£21.00
Create precise lines without worrying about irritation with Hourglass’ 1.5mm Mechanical Gel Liner. Specifically formulated for irritable skin, this eye enhancing essential delivers rich pigments with incredible control – ideal for tightlining or creating graphic lines. Creamy, water-resistant and paraben-free, it glides on skin without tugging for the ultimate defined feline flick. Oh, and dd we mention it’s also been ophthalmologist- tested too? Impressive, we know.
ERE PEREZ JOJOBA EYE PENCIL
£23.00
Prefer an eyeliner that you can smoke out? Introducing Ere Perez’s Jojoba Eye Pencil. Infused with nourishing jojoba seed oil, this eye pencil delivers rich, velvety pigment that resists smudging or moving while simultaneously helping maintain your skin’s moisture levels. Ideal for mess-free application (thanks to its retractable end), this pencil stays put all day and is ideal for creating both precise lines and smoky dramatic finishes.
BAREMINERALS ORIGINAL MINERAL VEIL SETTING POWDER
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£33.00
Set your base without any flashback with bareMinerals’ ORIGINAL Mineral Veil Setting Powder. Powered by a clever medley of skin‑conditioning shea and cacao butters, vitamin E and quercetin antioxidant, this base-player nourishes while also mattifying your complexion. Crafted to be non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic, it delivers a breathable, soft‑focus finish you can use to top-up your look, without causing heaviness.
THE BEST MAKE UP FOR SENSITIVE SKIN FAQs
How do I choose makeup for sensitive skin?
An easy way to choose the best make up for sensitive skin is to first understand what triggers your complexion and then find products that don’t include those ingredients. Typically, sensitive skin tends to react to talc, essential oils, fragrances and alcohol because these ingredients are drying, can oxidise and ultimately weaken the moisture-barrier. It’s also important to look at labels and find products that are highlighted to be non-comedogenic, dermatologist-approved and fragrance-free.
Is Charlotte Tilbury makeup suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes, generally Charlotte Tilbury make up is suitable for sensitive skin, especially the Hollywood Flawless Filter, Beautiful Skin Radiant Concealer and the Lip Cheat Lip Liners, however we always recommend checking the ingredients list (or do a patch-test) of specific products before you commit to using them.
What's not good for sensitive skin?
As discussed above, there are a few key ingredients that are known to cause irritation on sensitive skin. These include alcohols, fragrances, essential oils and heavy preservatives like formaldehydes. It’s also important to consider how to care for your skin with skin care. If you're unsure where to start, read our ultimate guide here.
Now that you know the best makeup for sensitive skin, it's time to build your beauty bag with essentials that enhance your complexion without causing it any irritation.
Rina is Cult Beauty’s Midweight SEO Copywriter and has always had a passion for beauty and skin care (rich moisturisers are her obsession). What started as a love for The Body Shop and their famed Born Lippy lip balms (in ‘Watermelon’ of course!), she is now more interested in finding products with proven effectiveness instead of broken promises. A loud and proud VIEVE fan, Rina owns nearly every item of the range and recommends the brand to anyone who will listen... When she’s not intently reading ingredient lists, you can find her either immersed in multiple true crime podcasts or a fantasy romance novel, with an *extra* hot cappuccino in hand.
