AIBU to think I will never find good skincare for my very sensitive skin?

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I am so fed up at this point. I used to be able to use any over the counter products, for a while in my 20's alternated between Clarins and Clinique with cheaper drugstore products. Now since my late 30's nothing works for me. Every moisturizer, balm, or make up product gives me rashes of red bumpy skin, sometimes stings and feels like a mild burn. I am taking treatment for rosacea but even with the treatment every time I try a moisturizer or wear make up I get a flare up ..even non fragranced stuff, some moisturizer brands I have tried in the last 2 years: L'Oréal, Simple, No. 7, Garnier, Clinique, This works, Soap and Gory, Clarins, Nivea, La Roche Posay, Vichy, they ALL have irritated my skin horribly..I see recommendations of vitamin c serums, which tried and can't use, same for HA creams or gels or even SPF (I have even tried the one prescribed for sensitive skin, called sunsense)! Is there anyone here with very sensitive skin that can recommend some products? I am particularly worried about my inability to use any sunscreen...

Try Pai. Their products have none of the common allergens and are ultra gentle. They refund you entirely if you react to any of their products so you can’t really lose. You can also have a free consultation before choosing your products.

I react to all of the brands you mentioned above because they are still full of ingredients that my skin just can’t tolerate but I’ve never had a problem with Pai. It’s amazing.

Will check them out. Thanks

Try Aveeno triple oat serum. It repaired my skin barrier. When it’s better try some Korean skincare products.

Have you tried Cetaphil? I use the cleanser, day moisturizer with SPF 50 and rich night cream. My skin is the happiest it's ever been, and I have mild rosacea/reactive dry skin

I have very sensitive skin and have done since I was a baby, I've not found a sunscreen that didn't slightly irritate. Moisturiser wise, the only thing I have found that keeps my skin hydrated without upsetting it is Child's Farm baby cream.

I saw loads of hype on it and thought it probably won't do much but upset my skin but it was on special in Superdrug. It's brilliant, my skin is lovely and soft and I've had far less skin flare ups too (my skin is so bad cold weather can cause a rash).

Don't be out off by it being for babies, it's excellent. My DD uses the shampoo too as she has sensitivity on her scalp, totally transformed her teenage greasy hair.

Sounds great. Will check them out. I have wasted so much money trying so many different products.

Ps I even react to Cerave and Simple - they are far too harsh for me!

Thanks! I literally bought the oat balm cleanser from inkey list, last weekend,so hoping it works for me 😉

I have sensitive skin that got worse (rosacea) in my 30s. I use the Kalme range from Skin Shop. The day moisturiser has SPF. I use Rosalique to blend away some redness and Cetaphil gentle cleanser. I’ve found the best thing for my skin is to touch it as little as possible, get fresh air but NOT direct sunlight or strong wind, drinking water and avoid flushing red eg being in a hot room, eating very spicy food, or else the next day I’ll have little red spots.