EltaMD-focused skincare routine for sensitive skin
A routine for sensitive skin built around EltaMD products, complemented by other brands where they fit better, for complete care.
Cleansers and toners with glycerin, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, niacinamide, and centella asiatica extract help calm redness and soothe stinging in sensitive skin. Serums and moisturizers with ceramides, snail secretion filtrate, and madecassoside strengthen the skin barrier to prevent reactions to new products.
The morning routine prepares the skin for the day by cleaning off the night, hydrating, and protecting. 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 to add deeper steps like exfoliation and masks for sensitive skin.
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, 2024Archives of Dermatological Research, 2018Journal of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing, 2015
Products are rated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 prebiotic thermal water and niacinamide help calm redness and irritation, while formulas with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and kelp extract keep skin hydrated and comfortable. This cleanser step is used every morning and every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
€17.59
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ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel
€21.65
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COSRX
Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser
€17.99
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Cetaphil
Gentle Foaming Cleanser
€12.99
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
€24.75
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ETUDE
Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
€20.80
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REN Clean Skincare
Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Gel
€24.99
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Dr. Jart+
Cicapair Foaming Cleanser
€25.34
Step 2Soothing Toner
This soothing toner step is used every morning and every evening. Toners and mists with jojoba milk, oat extract, chamomile flower water, and hyaluronic acid help soothe redness and irritation.
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Pixi
Milky Tonic
€30.10
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numbuzin
No.1 Pure-Full Calming Herb Toner
€14.70
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Neutrogena
Soothing Clear Turmeric Mist
€19.99
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Kiehl's
Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner
€38.12
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BIOHEAL BOH
Panthenol Cica Barrier Cream Mist
€33.96
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SKIN1004
Probio-Cica Essence Toner
€23.70
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Darphin
Intral Toner with Chamomile
€27.17
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ROUND LAB
Mugwort Calming Toner
€14.09
Step 3Moisturizer with Sun Protection
In the Lovi routine for this skin the moisturizer with SPF step is used every morning. Moisturizers with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide help defend against UV rays, while centella asiatica extract and madecassoside soothe your redness.
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EltaMD
UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46
€73.90
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EltaMD
UV Sport Broad-Spectrum SPF 50
€71.16
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Clinique
Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid For Face
€19.21
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d'Alba
UVessence Mild Waterfull Sun Cream SPF 50
€20.40
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make p:rem
UV Defense Me Blue Ray Sun Cream
€40.49
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Blue Lizard
Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+
€31.63
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Purito
Daily Soft Touch Sunscreen
€12.98
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ZO® SKIN HEALTH
Daily Sheer Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50
€70.46
Evening
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
This step is used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine. Cleansers and makeup removers with hyaluronic acid, beeswax, and plant oils help lift away impurities and calm sensitive skin.
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MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
€15.90
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Dermalogica
Precleanse
€73.00
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Clear Cleansing Balm
€18.71
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Oil
€25.00
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DHC
Pore Cleansing Oil
€32.00
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Sulwhasoo
Gentle Cleansing Oil
€48.80
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Anua
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
€19.90
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Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Water
€27.17
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with prebiotic thermal water and niacinamide help calm redness and irritation, while formulas with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and kelp extract keep skin hydrated and comfortable. This cleanser step is used every morning and every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
€17.59
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ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel
€21.65
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COSRX
Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser
€17.99
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Cetaphil
Gentle Foaming Cleanser
€12.99
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
€24.75
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ETUDE
Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
€20.80
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REN Clean Skincare
Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Gel
€24.99
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Dr. Jart+
Cicapair Foaming Cleanser
€25.34
Step 3Soothing Toner
This soothing toner step is used every morning and every evening. Toners and mists with jojoba milk, oat extract, chamomile flower water, and hyaluronic acid help soothe redness and irritation.
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Pixi
Milky Tonic
€30.10
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numbuzin
No.1 Pure-Full Calming Herb Toner
€14.70
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Neutrogena
Soothing Clear Turmeric Mist
€19.99
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Kiehl's
Calendula Herbal-Extract Toner
€38.12
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BIOHEAL BOH
Panthenol Cica Barrier Cream Mist
€33.96
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SKIN1004
Probio-Cica Essence Toner
€23.70
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Darphin
Intral Toner with Chamomile
€27.17
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ROUND LAB
Mugwort Calming Toner
€14.09
Step 4Serum or Treatment
Serums with Vitamin C, ceramides, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, centella asiatica extract, and niacinamide help calm redness and irritation on sensitive skin, while strengthening the skin barrier. These treatments are used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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Paula's Choice
RESIST Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum
€57.00
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Purito
Centella Unscented Serum
€17.60
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Probio-cica Intensive Ampoule
€18.04
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Some By Mi
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum
€26.55
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Clarins
Double Serum
€109.25
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NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Vitamin C Serum
€35.10
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KraveBeauty
Great Barrier Relief
€48.70
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MISSHA
The First Essence 5X
€32.00
Step 5Moisturizer
Moisturizers with snail secretion filtrate, hyaluronic acid, betaine, and panthenol help soothe irritation and enhance hydration for your sensitive skin. They are used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
€12.09
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule
€18.99
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Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream
€92.92
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream
€16.22
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belif
The True Cream Aqua Bomb
€35.00
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NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Ferment Micro Essence
€37.38
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The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
€13.11
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
€18.06
Once a week
Step 1Pre-Cleanser
This step is used every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine. Cleansers and makeup removers with hyaluronic acid, beeswax, and plant oils help lift away impurities and calm sensitive skin.
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MISSHA
Ultra Hyalon Cleansing Cream
€15.90
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Dermalogica
Precleanse
€73.00
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Clear Cleansing Balm
€18.71
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Pyunkang Yul
Deep Cleansing Oil
€25.00
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DHC
Pore Cleansing Oil
€32.00
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Sulwhasoo
Gentle Cleansing Oil
€48.80
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Anua
Heartleaf Pore Control Cleansing Oil
€19.90
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Torriden
DIVE IN Cleansing Water
€27.17
Step 2Cleanser
Cleansers with prebiotic thermal water and niacinamide help calm redness and irritation, while formulas with hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and kelp extract keep skin hydrated and comfortable. This cleanser step is used every morning and every evening and once a week in place of the evening routine.
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La Roche-Posay
Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
€17.59
-
ROUND LAB
1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel
€21.65
-
COSRX
Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser
€17.99
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Cetaphil
Gentle Foaming Cleanser
€12.99
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CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
€24.75
-
ETUDE
Soonjung pH 6.5 Whip Cleanser
€20.80
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REN Clean Skincare
Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Gel
€24.99
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Dr. Jart+
Cicapair Foaming Cleanser
€25.34
Step 3Enzyme Powder
Enzyme powders with allantoin, tocopherol, papain, and green tea powder help digest dull surface cells to calm redness and irritation. This step is used once a week in place of the evening routine.
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FANCL
Facial Washing Powder
€19.30
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Good Molecules
Pineapple Exfoliating Powder
€54.73
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By Wishtrend
Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash
€16.79
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VT
Cica Mild Powder Wash
€10.00
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DHC
Face Wash Powder
€21.91
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Dermalogica
Daily Microfoliant
€49.00
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NEEDLY
Mild Enzyme Cleansing Powder
€39.99
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Dermalogica
Daily Superfoliant
€76.00
Step 4Nourishing Mask
Nourishing masks with heartleaf extract, hyaluronic acid, allantoin, and centella asiatica extract help calm redness and irritation, while also supporting normal skin balance. This step is used once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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Anua
Heartleaf 77% Soothing Sheet Mask
€26.00
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Bioderma
Hydrabio Masque
€18.82
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MEDIHEAL
Vita Essential Mask
€31.93
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AHAVA
Hydration Cream Mask
€25.68
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Pyunkang Yul
Calming Mask Pack
€28.10
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Youth To The People
Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask
€49.90
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I'm From
Mugwort Mask
€29.90
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Avène
Tolérance Extrême Mask
€14.57
Step 5Serum or Treatment
Serums with Vitamin C, ceramides, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, centella asiatica extract, and niacinamide help calm redness and irritation on sensitive skin, while strengthening the skin barrier. These treatments are used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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Paula's Choice
RESIST Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum
€57.00
-
Purito
Centella Unscented Serum
€17.60
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SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Probio-cica Intensive Ampoule
€18.04
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Some By Mi
Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Serum
€26.55
-
Clarins
Double Serum
€109.25
-
NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Vitamin C Serum
€35.10
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KraveBeauty
Great Barrier Relief
€48.70
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MISSHA
The First Essence 5X
€32.00
Step 6Moisturizer
Moisturizers with snail secretion filtrate, hyaluronic acid, betaine, and panthenol help soothe irritation and enhance hydration for your sensitive skin. They are used every evening and once a week, in place of the evening routine.
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
€12.09
-
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule
€18.99
-
Drunk Elephant
Protini Polypeptide Cream
€92.92
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COSRX
Advanced Snail 92 All in One Cream
€16.22
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belif
The True Cream Aqua Bomb
€35.00
-
NEOGEN Dermalogy
Real Ferment Micro Essence
€37.38
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The Ordinary
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
€13.11
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Some By Mi
Yuja Niacin Brightening Moisture Gel Cream
€18.06
Research behind this routine
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
Epidermal barrier function in dry, flaky and sensitive skin: A narrative review
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. Sofía Perea Pérez, 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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