Top 5 Ingredients for Sensitive Skin

Sensitive skin can feel unpredictable — a slight change in routine or product can trigger redness, dryness, or irritation. At Flânerie, we believe sensitive skin deserves care that’s gentle, effective, and soothing. That’s why we carefully select ingredients that protect, calm, and nourish your skin. Here are our top five favourites for sensitive skin, along with some of our products that feature them.

1. Hyaluronic Acid / Sodium Hyaluronate

Why we love it:
Hyaluronic acid is a hydration hero. It draws moisture into the skin without feeling heavy or greasy, keeping skin soft and supple — perfect for sensitive skin that can easily feel tight or dry.

Our favourites:

• Vivifying Serum – packed with hyaluronic acid and jojoba esters to deliver lasting hydration without weighing skin down.
• Revitalising Fondant Day Moisturiser – combines hyaluronic acid with nourishing oils to keep skin hydrated and resilient all day.

Tip: Apply to slightly damp skin and layer a light moisturiser over it to lock in hydration.

2. Ceramides & Barrier-Supporting Lipids

Why we love them:
A strong skin barrier is key to preventing irritation. Ceramides and similar nourishing lipids help restore your skin’s natural protective layer, locking in moisture and defending against environmental stressors.

Our favourites:

• Restorative Face & Eye Night Cream – deeply nourishing, it works overnight to replenish your skin barrier and leave your skin feeling calm and restored.

3. Soothing Botanicals (Centella Asiatica, Calendula, Green Tea)

Why we love them:
Natural extracts like Calendula and Green Tea help calm redness, reduce inflammation, and support skin’s natural repair processes — all without irritation.

Our favourites:

• Purifying Cleansing Powder – gently cleanses while Green Tea extract helps soothe and protect your skin.
• Pore Refining Exfoliator – enriched with Calendula to calm and nourish as it gently refines skin texture.

4. Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)

Why we love it:
Niacinamide is a multitasker — it strengthens the skin barrier, reduces redness, and supports even skin tone, all while being well-tolerated by sensitive skin.

Our favourites:

• Brightening Eye Cream – helps reduce the appearance of dark circles and supports the delicate eye area with niacinamide.
• Many of our hydrating moisturisers also feature niacinamide to keep skin calm and resilient.

5. Gentle Exfoliants (PHAs)

Why we love them:
Strong acids can irritate sensitive skin. PHAs like gluconolactone offer a gentler alternative, promoting smooth, radiant skin without stripping or stinging.

Our favourites:

• Pore Refining Exfoliator – uses gluconolactone for a gentle yet effective exfoliation, leaving skin refined and soothed.

How We Recommend Using These Ingredients

Here’s a simple routine using our Flânerie favourites:

1. Cleanse: Purifying Cleansing Powder – gentle, soothing, perfect for sensitive skin.
2. Hydrate: Vivifying Serum – packed with hyaluronic acid for lasting hydration.
3. Moisturise (Day): Revitalising Fondant Day Moisturiser – seals in moisture and protects.
4. Moisturise (Night): Restorative Face & Eye Night Cream – replenishes and repairs skin overnight.
5. Targeted Care: Brightening Eye Cream – soothes and nourishes the delicate eye area.

Tips for Sensitive Skin:

• Patch test new products for 24–48 hours.
• Introduce one new ingredient at a time.
• Keep your routine simple — less is more.
• Use lukewarm water and avoid harsh scrubs.
• Always protect your skin from UV exposure.

At Flânerie, our goal is to make sensitive skin feel nurtured, balanced, and radiant. By choosing ingredients that calm, protect, and replenish, we help you enjoy skincare that’s both gentle and effective. Shop our full collection here.