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The 5 Best Skincare Products to Reduce Redness
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There are a number of reasons why you might experience facial redness. Maybe your skin is reacting to a powerful skincare product like retinol, or you’ve simply eaten some spicy food or enjoyed a glass of wine — red wine is, unfortunately, a common culprit. Friction from mask-wearing can also cause redness, as can conditions like rosacea and eczema.
While it’s not always possible to manage redness, there are a few skincare products you can add to your daily routine that specifically target the issue. From cleansers to serums and moisturisers, these are the products that target redness and calm your skin down.
Darphin
Darphin Intral Redness Relief Soothing Serum
A serum is usually your best bet to fight redness and the Intral Redness Relief Soothing Serum ($106) by Darphin is a must-have for those with rosy cheeks. Formulated with botanical ingredients like hawthorn, peony and chamomile to soothe the skin, this serum also contains vitamin B5 to hydrate and reduce inflammation while the addition of probiotic yeast helps normalise the skin’s microbiome. The lightweight formula is also fast-absorbing and penetrates 18 layers into the skin just two hours after application. Apply in the morning after cleansing and toning.
SkinCeuticals
SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Gel
Another cult favourite redness-reducing product is the Phyto Corrective Gel ($100) by SkinCeuticals. The gel helps to calm and soothe angry, irritated skin thanks to the addition of cucumber extract while added antioxidants and olive leaf extract help to ease inflammation and stimulate cell turnover. Apply in the morning before your sunscreen, or if you’re using retinol, apply the Corrective Gel after this.
Bioderma
Bioderma Sensibio AR Daily Soothing & Anti-Redness Care
When redness and irritation are causing you discomfort, reach for a calming moisturiser like Sensibio AR Daily Soothing & Anti-Redness Care ($42.99) by Bioderma. Formulated for skin that’s prone to redness, itchiness and tightness, this product works to instantly soothe and reduce overheating.
Kate Somerville
Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturising Cleanser
While a serum or gel can tackle redness quickly, incorporating gentle anti-redness products into your skincare routine will also help to keep your skin happy. Kate Somerville’s Goat Milk Moisturising Cleanser ($61) purifies the skin without stripping or drying it while the addition of goat milk proteins help soothe dry and sensitive skin. Manuka honey also deeply nourishes skin with a number of minerals, vitamins and proteins to calm inflammation and reduce redness.
The Ordinary
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
When it comes to high-quality products with an affordable price tag, The Ordinary is the way to go. The Ordinary’s Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% ($9.90) serum is a great way to treat redness thanks to the anti-inflammatory properties of zinc, which is also known to treat irritation associated with acne. You can use this water-based serum in the morning or night, ideally before moisturiser and oil products. If you use a vitamin C based serum, it’s best to use the Niacinamide and Zinc serum at the opposite time of day.
