Thayers-focused skincare routine for dry sensitive skin
A routine for dry sensitive skin built around Thayers products, complemented by other brands where they fit better, for complete care.
Cleansers, toners, serums, and moisturizers with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and ceramides help lock in moisture to ease tightness and smooth fine lines. Makeup removers and nourishing masks with jojoba and sunflower seed oils, along with soothing steps containing centella asiatica and licorice root extract, help calm redness and reduce flakiness.
The morning routine prepares the skin for the day: it cleans off the night, hydrates, and protects, with sunscreen as its last step. The evening routine removes sunscreen, makeup, and the day's oil, then treats the skin while it rests and is away from the sun. The weekly routine takes the place of the evening routine once a week and adds deeper steps to help smooth and refresh dry sensitive skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, 2018Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2021Experimental Dermatology, 2025
Products are rated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For a routine based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
Morning
Step 1Cleanser
Cleansers with glycerin and ceramides help hydrate dry skin and support the skin barrier. These cleansers are used every morning and every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Thayers
Hydrating Milky Cleanser
CA$17.98
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CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
CA$20.19
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Caring Wash
CA$27.00
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
CA$30.56
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ETUDE
Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
CA$25.96
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Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
CA$44.95
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MISSHA
Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam
CA$17.34
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B.LAB
Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser
CA$22.95
Step 2Soothing Toner
Soothing toners with glycerin, chamomile and aloe vera help calm and re-balance dry skin to ease tightness and redness, while versions with centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid help hydrate and soften fine lines. These soothing toners are used every morning and every evening.
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Thayers
Facial Toner
CA$26.39
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Clarins
Soothing Toning Lotion
CA$49.00
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SKIN1004
Centella Asiatica Toning Toner
CA$35.90
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Mario Badescu
Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender
CA$35.46
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The Body Shop
Aloe Calming Toner
CA$20.00
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TIRTIR
Milk Skin
CA$32.82
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numbuzin
Centella Re-leaf Green Toner Pad
CA$31.51
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Dermalogica
Ultracalming Mist
CA$72.00
Step 3Moisturizer with Sun Protection
In the Lovi routine for this skin the moisturizer with SPF step is used every morning. Moisturizer with SPFs with Centella Asiatica Extract and Hyaluronic Acid help hydrate dry skin and defend against UV damage, while formulas with Centella Asiatica Extract and Glycerin soothe sensitive skin.
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d'Alba
UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
CA$38.00
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Dr.G
Green Mild Up Sun+
CA$43.50
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Torriden
DIVE-IN Mild Sunscreen
CA$27.34
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innisfree
Daily Mild Sunscreen
CA$24.50
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Bioderma
Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF50+
CA$35.99
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d'Alba
Piedmont Waterfull Mild Sunscreen
CA$38.00
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innisfree
Daily UV Defense Mineral Sunscreen
CA$24.50
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30
CA$31.00
Evening
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
Makeup removers with beeswax and hyaluronic acid help clear away makeup while providing moisture for dry skin. They are used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
CA$17.99
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Oil
CA$23.99
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B.LAB
Cica Barrier Cleansing Oil Balm
CA$21.98
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Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Water
CA$27.99
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Clear Cleansing Balm
CA$21.33
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Erborian
Centella Cleansing Oil
CA$67.34
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iUNIK
Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil
CA$23.99
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Sulwhasoo
Gentle Cleansing Oil
CA$54.00
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with glycerin and ceramides help hydrate dry skin and support the skin barrier. These cleansers are used every morning and every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Thayers
Hydrating Milky Cleanser
CA$17.98
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CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
CA$20.19
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Caring Wash
CA$27.00
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
CA$30.56
-
ETUDE
Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
CA$25.96
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Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
CA$44.95
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MISSHA
Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam
CA$17.34
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B.LAB
Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser
CA$22.95
Step 3Soothing Toner
Soothing toners with glycerin, chamomile and aloe vera help calm and re-balance dry skin to ease tightness and redness, while versions with centella asiatica and hyaluronic acid help hydrate and soften fine lines. These soothing toners are used every morning and every evening.
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Thayers
Facial Toner
CA$26.39
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Clarins
Soothing Toning Lotion
CA$49.00
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SKIN1004
Centella Asiatica Toning Toner
CA$35.90
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Mario Badescu
Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender
CA$35.46
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The Body Shop
Aloe Calming Toner
CA$20.00
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TIRTIR
Milk Skin
CA$32.82
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numbuzin
Centella Re-leaf Green Toner Pad
CA$31.51
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Dermalogica
Ultracalming Mist
CA$72.00
Step 4Serum or Treatment
Serums with Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid help deeply hydrate dry skin and combat flakiness, while formulations with niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, and ceramides strengthen the skin barrier and soothe redness. These treatment steps are used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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COSRX
Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence
CA$24.49
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Purito
Centella Unscented Serum
CA$23.25
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Tatcha
Violet-C Brightening Serum
CA$120.00
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule
CA$22.09
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MISSHA
The First Essence 5X
CA$43.00
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KraveBeauty
Great Barrier Relief
CA$40.00
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Missha
Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence RX
CA$42.99
Step 5Moisturizer
Moisturizers and creams with Signal Peptides, Pygmy Waterlily, Hyaluronic Acid, and Glycerin help smooth fine lines and wrinkles while easing dryness. Moisturizing steps with Fermented Centella Asiatica, Cica, and Probiotics are used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine, to calm redness and tightness.
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Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream
CA$95.99
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
CA$30.98
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d'Alba
First Spray Serum
CA$25.99
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Tata Harper
Repairative Moisturizer
CA$162.00
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SKIN1004
Centella Cream
CA$25.99
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Obagi
Hydrate Luxe
CA$103.73
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LANEIGE
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
CA$52.00
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The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
CA$16.20
Once a week
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
Makeup removers with beeswax and hyaluronic acid help clear away makeup while providing moisture for dry skin. They are used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
CA$17.99
-
Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Oil
CA$23.99
-
B.LAB
Cica Barrier Cleansing Oil Balm
CA$21.98
-
Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Water
CA$27.99
-
Pyunkang Yul
Deep Clear Cleansing Balm
CA$21.33
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Erborian
Centella Cleansing Oil
CA$67.34
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iUNIK
Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil
CA$23.99
-
Sulwhasoo
Gentle Cleansing Oil
CA$54.00
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with glycerin and ceramides help hydrate dry skin and support the skin barrier. These cleansers are used every morning and every evening, and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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Thayers
Hydrating Milky Cleanser
CA$17.98
-
CeraVe
Hydrating Facial Cleanser
CA$20.19
-
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Caring Wash
CA$27.00
-
La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
CA$30.56
-
ETUDE
Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
CA$25.96
-
Fresh
Soy Face Cleanser
CA$44.95
-
MISSHA
Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam
CA$17.34
-
B.LAB
Matcha Hydrating Foam Cleanser
CA$22.95
Step 3Nourishing Mask
In the Lovi routine for dry sensitive skin the nourishing mask step is used once a week, in place of the evening routine. Masks and treatments with hyaluronic acid and glycerin help deeply hydrate and smooth fine lines, while steps with centella asiatica and ceramides may soothe redness and tightness.
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MEDIHEAL
Vita Essential Mask
CA$29.99
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Pyunkang Yul
Calming Mask Pack
CA$25.99
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Est茅e Lauder
Advanced Night Repair Concentrated Recovery PowerFoil Mask
CA$138.00
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Kate Somerville
Wrinkle Warrior Pink Plumping Mask
CA$30.00
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Garnier SkinActive
Moisture Bomb Sheet Mask
CA$4.47
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I'm From
Mugwort Mask
CA$35.50
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Mediheal
N.M.F Aquaring Ampoule Mask EX
CA$36.99
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Anua
Heartleaf 77% Soothing Sheet Mask
CA$10.00
Step 4Serum or Treatment
Serums with Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid help deeply hydrate dry skin and combat flakiness, while formulations with niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract, and ceramides strengthen the skin barrier and soothe redness. These treatment steps are used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
-
COSRX
Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence
CA$24.49
-
Purito
Centella Unscented Serum
CA$23.25
-
Tatcha
Violet-C Brightening Serum
CA$120.00
-
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule
CA$22.09
-
MISSHA
The First Essence 5X
CA$43.00
-
KraveBeauty
Great Barrier Relief
CA$40.00
-
Missha
Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence RX
CA$42.99
Step 5Moisturizer
Moisturizers and creams with Signal Peptides, Pygmy Waterlily, Hyaluronic Acid, and Glycerin help smooth fine lines and wrinkles while easing dryness. Moisturizing steps with Fermented Centella Asiatica, Cica, and Probiotics are used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine, to calm redness and tightness.
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Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream
CA$95.99
-
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Enrich Cream
CA$30.98
-
d'Alba
First Spray Serum
CA$25.99
-
Tata Harper
Repairative Moisturizer
CA$162.00
-
SKIN1004
Centella Cream
CA$25.99
-
Obagi
Hydrate Luxe
CA$103.73
-
LANEIGE
Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Cream Moisturizer
CA$52.00
-
The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
CA$16.20
Research behind this routine
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
Natural Oils for Skin-Barrier Repair: Ancient Compounds Now Backed by Modern Science
Efficacy Evaluation of a Topical Hyaluronic Acid Serum in Facial Photoaging
Behind this routine
Lovi builds every routine from each product's full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
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Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
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Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
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Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
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Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
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Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
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Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
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Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
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