DIVINE
  • English
    • Français
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Food
  • Family
  • Health
  • Travel
  • Living
  • Reviews
  • About Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact us
  • Instagram
  • Legal
Stay Connected
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Pinterest
DIVINE
  • English
  • French
DIVINE
  • Fashion
  • Beauty
  • Food
  • Travel
  • Living
  • Family
  • Health
  • Reviews
  • Beauty

The Five Best Facial Cleansers for Sensitive Skin

  • February 23, 2020
  • 3 minute read
  • Jill Schneiderman
Photo: Vitória Santos
Total
0
Shares
0
0
0

When you have sensitive skin, you live in fear of changing any part of your skincare routine.  Any change can result in a rash or a burning sensation.  Makeup won’t cover up the redness and your face feels uncomfortably tight.  Does this sound familiar?  I have had sensitive skin my whole life, and have tried a few cleansers.  I have had to give some away, but when I find something that works, I stick with it, sometimes for years.  Even though I hate to mess with a good thing, I do have product envy.  I watch my normal to oily friends with jealousy as they try out fancy, fabulously scented cleansers.  I can’t say that there are hundreds of options for sensitive skin out there, but I can recommend 5 best facials that have worked for me over the years.  They are, in no particular order:

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser

Sensitive Skin Cleanser: Cetaphil

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser is the OG when it comes to sensitive skin care.  It has been available for 70 years, and they have never messed with their formula.  It is soap-free and so gentle that you can even use it to remove your eye makeup.  Dermatologists recommend Cetaphil for sensitive and even acne-prone skin.  It comes in an economical 500ml pump that will last you for months.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix – $19.49

Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser

Sensitive Skin: Drunk Elephant Cleanser

If you like the clean feeling of a foaming cleanser, but have sensitive skin, this is the cleanser for you.  It works on any skin type.  The cleanser is free of the “Suspicious 6” (essential oils, drying alcohols, silicones, chemical screens, fragrance/dyes, and sodium lauryl sulfate,). Another bonus is that it is cruelty-free if you are looking for options.  Although this is an expensive product, a little goes a long way.  The 150ml size lasts for about four months (give or take).  Remember, you only need a pea-sized amount to cleanse your whole face.   Wait for Sephora sales to buy and you will save between 10-20%.

Available at Sephora – $42.00

Monat Be Gentle Cleanser

Sensitive Skin: Monat Cleanser

I was excited and nervous about trying this lightly-fragranced cleanser.  Anything with a scent almost always causes a reaction.  I tried it anyway and was pleasantly surprised when I didn’t react to it.  I have been using Monat’s Be Gentle for over a month and still no rash, tightness or dryness.  This gentle, creamy cleanser helps my skin feel clean, but still comfortable and hydrated.  It is another product where a little goes a long way.  A pea-sized amount will clean your whole face.  It is also free of the suspicious six, paraben-free, vegan and cruelty-free.

Available at Monat’s website – $59.00

Avène Gentle Milk Cleanser

Avene Cleanser

I started using Avène products about five years ago when I went on isotretinoins for adult acne.  It was highly recommended by my dermatologist and I continued to use the products even when I finished my treatment.  Their products, including this Gentle Milk Cleanser are simple and perform beautifully on sensitive skin.  This cleanser should be used with a cotton pad, it is not going to foam.  Just a tip, Avène  is often on sale, and they also do gifts with purchase so you can try their other products.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix – $23

Life Brand Derma Jel

Sensitive Skin: Life Brand Derma Jel

Life Brand Derma Jel is also a great solution for sensitive skin.  Its gentle formula is perfect for sensitive or acne prone skin.  I used to leave it in the shower as my morning cleanser and I used a more expensive cleanser at night.  It is fragrance free, paraben free, lanolin free and sodium lauryl sulfate free. If you are on a tight budget, it is the ideal solution.  Remember, it will also go on sale from time to time.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix – $9.99

 

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
You May Also Like
Mother's Day Gift: Heart shaped pancakes with MOM letters. Mothers Day breakfast concept. Top view table scene with a white wood background.
    • Beauty
    • Fashion
    • Living

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Our Top 6 Last Minute Gift Ideas

  • Jill Schneiderman
  • May 9, 2025
Sephora Exterior View
    • Beauty

Our Must Haves from the Sephora Spring Savings Event 2025

  • Jill Schneiderman
  • April 4, 2025
Related Topics
  • Avene
  • Cetaphil
  • Cleansers for Sensitive Skin
  • Drunk Elephant
  • Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser
  • Facial Cleansers
  • Gentle Skin Cleansers
  • Life Brand
  • Monat
  • Monat Be Gentle Cleanser
  • Sensitive Skin
  • Sensitive Skin Cleansers
  • Skin Cleansers
Jill Schneiderman

Jill Schneiderman is a publicist and editorial director/partner at DIVINE.ca, where she blends her extensive experience in media with her passion for storytelling. An award-winning marketing professional, Jill has dedicated her career to crafting compelling stories and campaigns in the media landscape for both blue chip clients and the stable of lifestyle experts that she now works with.

Previous Article
Bra Fitting: Sports Bra
  • Fashion

Everything You Need to Know About A Bra Fitting (But Were Afraid to Ask)

  • February 22, 2020
  • Jill Schneiderman
View Post
Next Article
Wrap Recipe: Collard Green Falafel Rainbow Wraps
  • Food

Meatless Mondays: Collard Green Falafel Rainbow Wraps

  • February 23, 2020
  • divine.ca
View Post
Search
Featured Posts
  • Journaling: A woman's hand holding a pen writing in a journal

    Journaling: A Simple Ritual to Soothe the Mind and Nurture Inner Balance

    • 2 min
    View Post
  • Intentional Life: Woman holding her hair back in a yellow blouse

    How To Live A More Intentional Life

    • 3 min
    View Post
  • Cleansers for Sensitive Skin: Woman Washing her face

    5 More of the Best Cleansers for Sensitive Skin

    • 3 min
    View Post
Get in on the Fun
Top Posts
  • Canada Israel Fashion Week: Models in Bridal Gowns walking down the runway 1
    Canada Israel Fashion Week 2025: A Celebration of Culture, Creativity, and Community
    • 3 min
  • Getting Rid of Weeds: Rock Garden 2
    Getting Rid Of Weeds: How The Pros Do It
    • 5 min
  • Casino Bonus: Man on chair with mobile phone 3
    Do You Need to Deposit Funds to Claim an Online Casino Bonus?
    • 4 min
Stay Connected
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Pinterest
Featured Posts
  • Getting Rid of Weeds: Rock Garden

    Getting Rid Of Weeds: How The Pros Do It

    • 5 min
    View Post
  • Everyone on Your List: Santa Hand filling out the nice list

    Holiday Gift Guide: Our 6 Picks for Everyone on Your List

    • 3 min
    View Post
  • Cleansers for Sensitive Skin: Woman Washing her face

    5 More of the Best Cleansers for Sensitive Skin

    • 3 min
    View Post
about
DIVINE Magazine

Canada's Online Women's Magazine

DIVINE Magazine is the bilingual online destination for Canadian women. Bringing you trending features that are relevant and interesting to Canadian women, DIVINE is the place to visit for useful, practical and entertaining content.
Subscribe
Partner Network
SWAGGER Magazine, North America’s
Online Men‘s Luxury Lifestyle Magazine.Ohlala.ca, Canada’s Destination for Everything You Need to Know About Dating & Sex.
about
Stay Connected

Follow along on Instagram @DIVINEdotca

Kick your feed up a notch with the hottest beauty, style trends, recipes and more! It's not too late, follow along today and you might just catch the behind-the-scenes of our next shoot or even a contest. You can thank us later. ;) #Divinistas
Follow Us
DIVINE
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
  • Privacy
Making your life a little more DIVINE.

Copyright © 2022 Divine.ca · All Rights Reserved

Input your search keywords and press Enter.