When you have sensitive skin, trying out a new product can easily start from a self-love session to a scene from a horror movie. Dealing with sensitive skin is hanging on two extremes. If a product works for you, it works supremely well, if doesn’t – god help you then! Unsurprisingly people with sensitive skin are often vary of trying out a brand new ‘magical’ product. Thankfully, there is a ton of hypoallergenic brands, drugstore even, recommended by dermatologists. Ahead is a list of them. So, if you’re looking for an effective, reliable beauty brand that formulates products especially for sensitive skin, here’s a list!

Founded by Dr Howard Murad, who is known fondly among editors as one of the nicest experts in beauty, Murad is one of the better-known brands in this list and for good reason. Dr Murad himself has written twelve bestsellers on the topics of health and skincare, with his ethos being that 'skincare is healthcare'. Another results-driven brand, the range is vast, but two of their super sensitive-friendly products are regulars on my bathroom shelf - the Soothing Gel Cleanser, and the Soothing Serum, both of which are part of their anti-redness collection.

Photo courtesy: Google images

bareMinerals have been in the business of giving you ‘clean’ beauty products even before it was a thing. The mineral makeup line now also carries skincare basics. They mineral powder foundation gives a glorious finish is loved by people of acne prone or sensitive skin.

Photo courtesy: Google images

Dr Sam Bunting has long been GTG’s go-to derm for no-nonsense (there’s that phrase again) skincare advice - she understands how women feel about their skin and work from her clinic in London as well as posting regular vlogs about everything from acne drugs to makeup. Last year she thrilled us all by launching Dr Sam’s skincare - a range that’s free from fragrance, physical exfoliants, essential oils and denatured alcohol, and unsurprisingly the reviews are fairly unanimous in their praise.

Photo courtesy: Google images

Think hypoallergenic and the Almay brand immediately comes to mind. Almay has been creating makeup for people with sensitive skin since 1931. Their products are always fragrance free and aren’t tested on animals. According to the Almay website, their brand will soon have a fresh look complete with new packaging and a wider range of options for sensitive skin tones across the color spectrum.

This mineral makeup line contains loads of natural and organic ingredients. Products are also gluten and soy free. In addition, Afterglow’s products are free from bismuth oxychloride a known irritant which can cause itching. Product users also like the fact that Afterglow lists every ingredient on every product label, something which many companies don’t do instead listing items only with vague headings such as fragrance or flavors. And, if a patch test reveals a sensitivity, users can return the unused portion of the product to Afterglow for a full refund.

Aside from a solid skincare line, Clinique for its great selection of gentle, oil-free makeup products. One of the brand's star offerings? This eight-pan eyeshadow palette, which has all the neutrals you could ever need.

Cetaphil creates skin care products that are gentle, hydrating and fragrance-free. They make facial cleansers for normal and combination skin, dry skin (featured above) and oily skin. Their products have no soap or harmful additives. They only do the job they’re bid to do – making them a favourite among people with sensitive skin.

This high-performance brand has an entire lineup of sensitive skin-friendly products, which features this weightless, fragrance-free setting powder that delivers on its promise to keep makeup intact for up to 16 hours.

Driven by natural ingredients, Burt's Bees makes more than just your favorite lip balm: The brand also has a whole range of makeup, from foundation to lipstick and beyond. The collection includes this lengthening mascara, which is gentle enough for sensitive eyes and dewy foundation that doesn’t clog pores.