This Gentle Skin Cleanser Is the Perfect Sensitive-Skin Reset

I could write a novel on my undying love for EltaMD. The brand makes the most out-of-this-world sunscreens and the selections for sensitive skin are always impressive.

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I could also write several novels on how reactive and tricky my skin can be—and the redness, breakouts, dryness and overall badness only get worse in these months when we change seasons up in the Northeast.

Luckily, when I bring the two back together, good things start to happen.

Take the EltaMD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser ($35), which just launched this past July. While some foaming cleansers can be a bit harsh for me, this rich, no-nonsense one is perfection. It gently cleanses and is specifically made for sensitive skin types and post-procedure skin.

Formulated with the brand’s patented complex of three amino acids (aka, the Triple-Amino Acid Complex of taurine, arginine and glycine) the cleanser works quickly to help calm skin and it’s even clinically proven to strengthen the skin barrier, all while reducing skin water loss (in just seven days to boot!) and facial redness. A win-win for those reactive types like myself.

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The Benefits of EltaMD

If the benefits listed above don’t entice you, this other basic task might: The cleanser also actually works to fulfill its goal of cleansing. The hard-working formula successfully removes sunscreen, makeup, pollution, impurities and excess oil. Plus, it has some super hydrating ingredients—like bisabolol and ginger root—to help keep the skin hydrated and looking radiant and glowy.

Plus, it checks all the derm-loved boxes for being hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic, fragrance-free and paraben-free.

“I was day 10 post Ultraclear with Laser coring treatment and I needed a gentle yet effective post-procedure face wash (*follow your providers post-procedure instructions),” shares one happy Amazon review, post-procedure. “I love the instant-foaming. It has a neutral smell, and it cleans gently without irritation. I purchased the small, travel size to try but will definitely purchase again!”