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Put out the fire with calming, soothing serums and creams.
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Even the packaging feels calming, with its white and gray design with a soft orange logo.
During testing, we were big fans of the lightweight cream and how quickly it absorbed into skin.
The gentle, non-irritating formula reduced redness and irritation over time.
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The tube itself may be small, but this creamy corrector makes a big difference, fast.
Rescue Balm definitely lives up to its name.
The serum took some time to sink in and left a tacky feeling on skin.
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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Serum immediately made a difference in our reflection.
It also helped calm inflammation on irritated cheeks.
The gel-like serum left a sticky residue that took about 10 minutes to fully absorb.
Because of its soothing properties, it also feels great on active breakouts, sunburns, and post-shave.
At $64 for 0.5 ounces, this is also one of the pricier products on our list.
The $30 price point is expensive for a cleanser.
Clinique has been trusted for generations thanks to its science-forward, fragrance-free skincare products.
The brands proprietary Prebiotic Thermal Water also helps soothe and hydrate.
Did we mention its oil free, fragrance free, and paraben free?
Some reviewers noted that it soaked intoowell and didnt cover redness.
This redness-reducing serum is formulated with calming, soothing ingredients like colloidal oatmeal and centella asiatica.
The serum doesnt just calm redness; its a total multitasker in your routine, too.
(That lightweight texture comes in handy here, as its comfortable to layer with.)
With regular use, Bye Bye Redness Serum also helps fade dark spots and discoloration from acne and hyperpigmentation.
At $40, the price point is on the expensive side.
(Essences are like a toner-serum hybrid, with a milky, hydrating, nourishing texture.)
(The blue color comes from the malachite extract!)
If youre new to color correcting, there may be a bit of trial and error.
For redness, try the green shade, which is best for fair to medium skin tones.
Then, apply your concealer of choice atop that and say goodbye to redness.
To cool down a flare-up, we likediS Clinical Hydra-Cool Serumfor its soothing, gel-like feel.
Green tea and licorice root extracts are rich in antioxidants, reducing redness and promoting even skin tone.
Incorporating these ingredients can significantly improve skin comfort and reduce redness.
Formulation
Serums and creams will be your go-to products when dealing with redness.
Questions You Might Ask
What skincare products help calm red, irritated skin?
Gentle is the key word here.
Dr. Garshick recommends skipping fragrance when your skin is stressed out.
Does retinol help with skin redness?
What ingredients cause skin redness?
None of the products on our list contain either.
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To compile this list, she researched products across the market that specifically targeted redness and irritation.
We also tested a handful of products across drugstore and luxury retailers.
For expert recommendations and advice, we turned to board-certified dermatologistsDr.
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