For daily sensitive skin relief, we recommend the Ultra Facial Meltdown Recovery Cream, which is formulated with colloidal oatmeal and bisabolol to calm discomfort in as little as five minutes. If your skin runs particularly dry alongside the sensitivity, the Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream offers more intensive barrier repair and lasting hydration. Both are fragrance-free and suitable for eczema-prone skin, so you can use them with confidence.

Absolutely. The Ultra Facial Barrier-Hydrating Cleanser is designed to remove makeup and sunscreen without stripping your skin barrier, which is exactly what sensitive skin needs from a cleanser. Its cream-to-foam texture is gentle enough for daily use and helps keep moisture locked in rather than washing it away. We recommend pairing it with a soothing moisturiser afterwards for the best results.

Sudden sensitive skin is typically caused by a compromised skin barrier, which can happen when you over-exfoliate, use harsh products, experience stress, or encounter environmental shifts like cold weather or central heating. Hormonal changes, illness, and even certain medications can also trigger unexpected reactivity. The good news is that sensitised skin often calms down once you identify the culprit and switch to a gentler, barrier-supporting routine.

The four types of sensitive skin are acne-prone sensitive skin, rosacea-prone sensitive skin, allergic or reactive sensitive skin, and environmentally sensitive skin. Each type responds to different triggers, so understanding which category fits you best helps you choose the right products and avoid flare-ups. We recommend keeping a simple skin diary to track what sets off your particular type of sensitivity.

Sensitive skin and dry skin are not the same, though they often show up together. Dry skin lacks moisture and typically feels tight or flaky, while sensitive skin overreacts to products or environmental factors with stinging, burning, or redness. If you experience both, look for hydrating formulas that also support your skin barrier without potential irritants.