Skin Experts Really Rate These Creams for Rosacea

"Rosalique 3 in 1 Anti-Redness Miracle Formula SPF 50 has been developed especially for those with rosacea and redness-prone skin," says Rosalique founder and skin expert Claudia Talsma. "It conceals instantly, treats the skin gently and protects it long-term. The micro-encapsulated pigments offer immediate coverage, concealing redness and evening out the skin tone," she says.

"Rosacea skin needs both soothing and strengthening," explains Weleda skincare expert and holistic facialist Elizabeth King. "Weleda's Almond Sensitive facial range immediately calms redness, soothes irritation and provides a protective, quiet space for the skin to strengthen and restore itself. Almond oil has a great affinity with the skin due to its chemical structure being similar to the skin's outermost layer. The delicate oil strengthens the skin's own barrier function while protecting it from moisture loss," she says. 

"When treating rosacea, cooling, soothing, anti-inflammatory formulas used in a simple regimen are recommended," says Dermalogica education manager Victoria Evans.

"Lightweight formulas with ingredients to fortify the skin's defensive barrier are key. Look for ingredients such as oats, evening primrose oil, chamomile and lavender. Apply Calm Water Gel moisturiser to seal in moisture with dual hyaluronic acid. It melts into the skin and forms a weightless barrier from environmental aggressors. It's also important to shield skin from damaging UV rays, a common trigger for rosacea flare ups," she suggests.

If your skin is on the oilier end of the spectrum, look for an oil-free moisturiser that doesn't skimp on the hydration. This Clinque moisturiser is specifically designed to combat redness in the skin, and it's oil-free and formulated with lactobacillus extract, a soothing probiotic that helps strengthen skin's natural moisture barrier and calm redness and irritation.

A staple for rosacea suffers, think of the Oskia Rest Day Comfort Cream as a soothing blanket for the skin. Formulated with soothing and calming super-ingredients including amino acids, hyaluronic acid, probiotics and ceramides, it works to restore and mimic your natural skin barrier for that extra protection without irritating skin.

"Those with redness-prone skin should follow a gentle skincare regimen and avoid triggers to help maintain moisture in the skin and a healthy skin barrier," recommends consultant dermatologist Justine Kluk, MBCHB, FRCP. "There are a myriad of factors from lifestyle (such as genetics, allergies, sun, food etc.) to the skincare products you're using that can trigger redness in skin. Moisturising the skin well and protecting it in the sun daily are key to protect against UV exposure in skin prone to redness or rosacea," she says.

 

Created with Avène thermal spring water, TRP-Regulin (a patented active ingredient that combats the sensations of skin reactivity) and pongamia oil to support the skin's microbiome, the Antirougeurs Soothing Day Cream works to hydrate, soothe and aid the reduction of the appearance of redness. The creamy and slightly richer texture makes it a great option for dry skin types.

Designed to reduce redness, this La Roche-Posay offering is a great daily moisturiser option. It's lightweight yet boosts hydration and offers sun protection to prevent UV activation of rosacea. Formulated with the brand's celebrated thermal spring water formula, which is rich in minerals, it helps instantly soothe inflamed and irritated skin. 

"The hallmark of skin sensitivity is inflammation. It can be a feature of a number of different skin conditions including acne, rosacea and eczema. Or it can be associated with 'normal' skin that burns and stings in response to common triggers like certain skincare ingredients," explains Dr. Sam's founder Sam Bunting. "I've specifically formulated my Flawless Moisturiser to be suitable for sensitive skin. It has been formulated to be low on irritants, so it will suit delicate skin and support barrier function," she states.

Created as result of what skin expert Kate Somerville saw in her clinic, this cream was designed to supercharge the skin healing process after potent treatments such as lasers, peel and abrasive treatments. The super-gentle formula created with peptides, ceramides, ginger root and tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract works to centre skin repair, reduce redness and soothe the skin. 

Described as an intense shot of plumping hydration, this soothing moisturiser will calm even the most irritated and stressed-out skin. It's made from 95% natural ingredients to nourish, repair and rehydrate the skin, which include olive squalane to hydrate and organic grape water to soothe while promoting healthy skin barrier function.

 

Born out of the founder's need to soothe and protect her own super-sensitive and reactive skin, Pai Skincare is dedicated to protecting and repairing irritated skin. Perfect for rosacea, this calming day cream is created with soothing chamomile and healing rose-hip extracts and minimal ingredients often found in skincare that can cause irritation. 

The Biome Calm Cream makes use of bio-technology to combat the source of skin concerns rather than just the symptoms. Its aim is to "help skin help itself." A potent blend powered by hard-working prebiotics including micro algae and inulin balance, repair and protect the skin barrier, helping soothe and cool irritated skin. 

Created to heal skin after inflammation, it provides the skin with a much-needed boost of oxygen, which supercharges the process of healing and soothing the skin. It harnesses the power of active ingredients such as beta-glucan to comfort the skin and reduce redness and arnica to speed up recovery and activate the immune system.