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8 Beauty Brands Every Girl with Sensitive Skin Should Know

Keeping skin glowing and blemish-free is already difficult enough, no matter what your skin type. But for those with sensitive skin, it can be even more of a challenge. But fortunately, your options are flexible—check out these natural, hypoallergenic, and chemical-free brands that are perfect for all the sensitive-skinned collegiettes!

1. Physicians Formula

Made especially for sensitive skin, Physicians Formula has a multitude of hypoallergenic cosmetic and skin care products. They are America’s #1 bronzer, face powder, and mineral brand so their products are definitely worth checking out!

2. Korres

These products are based on all natural ingredients that are bought from farmers to support them and their unions. Korres aims to develop clinically effective products to project Greek flora benefits and promote research in skin biochemistry.

3. Almay

Since 1931, Almay has created products that not only enhance a woman’s natural beauty, but that are also good for her skin. It was the first brand to create 100 percent fragrance-free products so if scents affect your skin, then you need to stock up on these!

4. Origins

Origins is a high-performance skincare brand, created without parabens and other harsh chemicals. They also use renewable resources and wind energy to create a completely earth-friendly company!

5. Neutrogena

Known to be the #1 dermatologist-recommended brand, Neutrogena offers a wide range of skin and hair care products. Plus, we love how affordable it is!

6. Josie Maran

As a young model, Josie Maran learned of the toxic chemicals in makeup and decided to combine effectiveness with healthy ingredients. In 2007, she started her own brand, using 100 percent Pure Argan Oil harvested by Moroccan women as her main ingredient.

7. Clinique

Clinique has been extensively allergy-tested, and has even partnered with clinicians to create their popular three-step system of cleansing with facial soap, exfoliating with clarifying lotion, and finally moisturizing with moisturizer or gel. 

8. Eucerin

If your skin needs gentle-yet-effective skincare products, Eucerin has a full line of clinically effective cleansers, healers, and moisturizers. This brand is mostly used for the hands and body, but the product is safe to use on your face!

Which brand is best for your sensitive skin, collegiettes?

Emily is a 21 year old from Alexandria, Virginia who studies marketing at Clemson University. She's an avid traveler and a huge concert junkie, with a knack for nail art. After studying in London she fell in love with the city, and hopes to move to New York and eventually London in the pursuit of a career in fashion. Follow her! Twitter: xxem_ily, Instagram: @em_smoot