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Top 5 Moisturizers for Dry Sensitive Skin

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You often hear the complaints of my oily skin divas but no one ever thinks about us poor souls on the other end of the spectrum. I’m talking about us unfortunate folks with dry and/or sensitive skin. Over the last few years, I have tested a number of moisturizers but there are only a few that have not caused my skin to revolt and call me some very unsavory names. I have my top five moisturizers for dry sensitive skin that work for every budget. You know I have to look out for my dry and sensitive girls.

Top 5 Dry Sensitive Skin Moisturizers

St Ives Timeless Skin Moisturizer

St. Ives Timeless Skin Collagen Elastin Moisturizer

The moisturizer is designed to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, but I love this as an overall light moisturizer. I mix in a drop of argan oil and my face is in heaven. My poor face was able to survive a Texas winter with this moisturizer…it’s more of a Florida winter type. St. Ives Timeless skin is great as a summer moisturizer because it’s lightweight and doesn’t leave you with that weighed-down feeling. The thing I hate most is being out in the heat with the “I need to get the stuff the hell off my face!” feeling.

Time Wise Botanical Effects_Top 5 Moisturizers for Dry Sensitive Skin

Mary Kay Botanical Effects

It’s another great lightweight moisturizer. It’s a little heavier than St. Ives but still lightweight. I discovered this last year after I had a severe allergic reaction to a clay mask. A friend, who’s a Mary Kay rep, told me about this line years ago and told me I really needed to give it a try…I’m allergic to the regular Mary Kay cleanser and she thought the entire Botanicals line was a perfect match for me. I resisted until it was sent to me by the brand. OMG! I was so in love. My face was so happy! I swear it came at the perfect time because everything I tried to use to cleanse my face seemed to make it worse and burn. I had no trouble with the cleanser or moisturizer. It was a lifesaver. The Mary Kay Botanicals is my absolute go-to moisturizer. If all else fails…Mary Kay Botanical Effects!

Perlier Face Royal Elixir Youth Serum_Top 5 Moisturizers for Dry Sensitive Skin

Perlier Face Royal Elixir Youth Serum

I reviewed this a while back and some people gave me flack about the price point. At the time, I stated I couldn’t see myself spending the money on higher-end skincare products. Oh how quickly things change! I’ve learned skincare isn’t something that you skimp on or get cheap with…sometimes you get what you pay for. I love this moisturizer. It contains honey which is great to soothe the skin when you are having any type of irritation. The Royal Elixir works great during times I’m having an eczema flare. I love that it doesn’t have a greasy or oily feel to it. It says it’s a serum and it does feel like a serum. However, it’s more of a moisturizer. The other thing I like about it is the micro-pearls that give off a gold reflection. It doesn’t look like noticeable bits of gold shimmer but it’s just enough to give you a nice glow. Perfect for summertime!

Paulas Choice Ultra Rich Moisturizer_Top 5 Moisturizers for Dry Sensitive Skin

Paula’s Choice Ultra-Rich Moisturizer

This particular moisturizer was created specifically for dry and very dry skin. I prefer to use this at night because it is a heavier moisturizer. I can’t explain to you how great my face looks after a night of rest with Paul’s Choice Ultra Rich Moisturizer. It contains coconut oil and shea butter, so you know you can’t go wrong with either of those as ingredients. I started using the Ultra-Rich during a period when I was fighting dry patches, not an eczema flare but just dry patches. My skin was back to normal in no time. Even with it being a heavier formula, I’ve never had any issues with it causing an allergic reaction. It’s a keeper!

Rodan and Fields Redefine Overnight Restorative Cream_Top 5 Moisturizers for Dry Sensitive Skin

Rodan & Fields Overnight Restorative Cream

The Restorative Cream is another higher-end moisturizer but so worth it in my opinion. I received the whole Redefine set and I loved it. When you combine this with the exfoliating mask, my face gets itself together super-fast. I received the set during an eczema flare, and I was initially afraid to use it but I’m so glad that I did. Within two days, my flare started to clear up and my fine lines were noticeably reduced. Honestly, I saw a difference the morning after the first time I used the line. I’m still trying to figure out how to add more to my stash…worth every penny and you know I’m cheap!

I guess you can call me your test dummy and save yourself the trouble of figuring out what moisturizers work or don’t work for dry sensitive skin.

What is your favorite moisturizer?

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  1. david says

    October 22, 2022 at 1:12 PM

    Great post about best moisturizers. Thanks for sharing.

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  2. nerline says

    July 13, 2015 at 9:30 PM

    I was a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant a long time ago, and I really love their products. They put a lot of thoughts into creating the right products for all women.
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    • Tiki says

      July 14, 2015 at 10:06 PM

      They really do.

      Reply
  3. Jess Scull says

    July 8, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    Great picks! I love anything from Paula’s Choice!

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  4. Kay's Ways says

    July 8, 2015 at 1:55 PM

    Hey Tiki, I didn’t know you had eczema as well. I’ve been hearing great things about Paula’s choice, now I think that moisturizer may have to be the first product I look into from her line. Thanks for sharing!
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    • Tiki says

      July 8, 2015 at 3:28 PM

      Yes, Kay, my skin has a serious attitude. LOL, My hands get the worst of it b/c I also have OCD. So the flares on my hands always look like I have burns. Anywho, I would highly recommend Paula’s Choice. I really need to post my review of the line.

      Reply
  5. Bailey says

    July 8, 2015 at 12:57 AM

    I love this post! I’m going to need to check out the Perlier serum, it sounds fantastic.
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  6. Erika says

    July 8, 2015 at 12:01 AM

    My skin is so dry! It’s not sensitive, really but finding products that give me enough moisture and are safe is a challenge.
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    • Tiki says

      July 8, 2015 at 12:24 AM

      Erika, finding the perfect product is so hard. You have no idea how many issues I’ve had with various products I’ve tried. It’s so sad.

      Reply
  7. Heather says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:09 PM

    I have tried a few of these, but some are new to me. I have combo skin so I get dry patches ..I will check these out!
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    • Tiki says

      July 8, 2015 at 12:23 AM

      So you feel my pain. I hate having the patches b/c it throws off my makeup application.

      Reply
  8. Phyrra says

    July 7, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    I use the Paula’s Choice Ultra Rich Moisturizer at night 🙂
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    • Tiki says

      July 8, 2015 at 12:22 AM

      I swear that is the best way to use it. lol

      Reply
  9. MarciaF says

    July 7, 2015 at 8:21 PM

    My skin is worth the extra money for skincare. I love Aveeno but other than that I use high end things. With the R&F you can find a rep for the line and buy just that Restorative Cream. You don’t have to buy the entire set. We use things up at different times so it makes no sense to me to buy their whole set because you need one product.
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    • Tiki says

      July 8, 2015 at 12:21 AM

      I know you can but when I got this it was the whole set. Now I would purchase the cream and the patches. Those things were awesome!

      Reply
  10. Kath TheFabZilla says

    July 7, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    I have combination skin and love that Redefine too.
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  11. Mandy Chameleon Stampede says

    July 7, 2015 at 2:42 PM

    I don’t have sensitive skin, but these look like great options regardless!
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  12. Sammy says

    July 7, 2015 at 1:56 PM

    Tiki, do you have a fav drugstore brand moisturizer with SPF? Thanks
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    • Tiki says

      July 7, 2015 at 2:37 PM

      Sammy, I don’t have drugstore moisturizers with SPF b/c I normally use Supergoop if I need it… However, I can say I’ve heard great things about Aveeno Positively Radiant Moisturizer and someone told me CeraVe Day time SPF facial lotion is another good one.

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      • Sammy says

        July 9, 2015 at 2:51 PM

        Ok. Thank you. I forgot about Aveeno. I used them years ago but I cant remember why i never repurchased. I may re-visit or try the Olay complete all Day with SPF 15
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        • Tiki says

          July 9, 2015 at 11:16 PM

          Let me know which one you go with

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  13. Shipra says

    July 7, 2015 at 1:20 PM

    I love St. Ive’s products, so I’m sure I’d really adore that one. 🙂
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  14. Lola Seicento says

    July 7, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    What a great post! I have the Perlier and R+F and think those are both great moisturizers! I need to pull them both out!
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  15. Allison says

    July 7, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    I used R+F Redefine moisturizers from January through April for my dry, sensitive skin, and I liked them. I’m using a Paula’s Choice Skin Recovery Moisturizers now and I love them. If we have another winter like last winter, I may try the PC Clinical Strength moisturizer, but I hope we don’t!
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    • Tiki says

      July 7, 2015 at 11:47 AM

      I have the Skin Recovery Moisturizer too but I use that during the day. I hope for my skin’s sake we don’t have another rough winter either. My eczema was like a bad episode of “Girls Gone Wild”

      Reply
  16. Sammi the Beauty Buff says

    July 7, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    OMG hold up. Perlier makes skincare? Sign me up! I’m in love with Perlier’s bath and body products!
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  17. Megan says

    July 7, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    I have dry/sensitive skin too – my nose tends to be peeling year-round when I don’t have a good handle on my skincare. I’m interested in trying that Perlier serum. Although it’s a tad more expensive, $50 is not out of line with what good products cost, and it’s definitely not the most expensive out there.
    Thanks for the sensitive skin tips!!
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    • Tiki says

      July 7, 2015 at 11:43 AM

      When I first got it the price on their site was $200 and $100 on HSN. Luckily, the price has gone down a ton.

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  18. Destany says

    July 7, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    I had no idea St Ives as a moisturizer like that! I might need to give that one a try.
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