Best Products for Sensitive Skin
Does your skin sometimes feel tight or hot, even when it's not 35 degrees?
Does your skin feel itchy? Does your skin easily turn red or flush, even when you haven't been served by that charming and ridiculously good-looking barista at your local cafe?
If you answered yes to any or all of the above questions, you probably have sensitive skin.
To put it in simple terms, sensitive skin reacts when it shouldn't.
These reactions can vary in type and degree of severity, but they're definitely unwanted!
If you have sensitive skin, you should try and identify triggers which cause your skin to flare up and avoid them.
It is also important to choose skincare and makeup products which are specially formulated for sensitive skin as they often are free of fragrances and other common irritants, and contain ingredients which calm angry skin and reduce the redness.
Read on to learn more about some of our favourite products for sensitive skin.
This fragrance-free and preservative-free formula will remove eye and face makeup and gently cleanse the skin, without causing any irritation.
Silky smooth, just pat it on your skin and massage, then either rinse off with water or simply remove with a cotton ball or pad.
A rich moisturising cream packed full of natural calendula grown on the Jurlique farm in the Adelaide Hills to deeply calm, hydrate and nourish delicate and sensitive skin.
Available in two sizes, including a 40ml tube which is perfect for handbags or travelling.
Apply this serum after cleansing to calm fragile, irritated or intolerant skin while restoring balance, hydrating and helping to visibly smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
Fragrance-free, essential oil-free and dermatologically tested, Trilogy also does not test its products on animals.
A soothing and softening face mask from this French skincare brand which calms and reduces redness caused by irritation, acute hot flushes and after laser treatment.
Can be used as often as necessary, just five or ten minutes with this mask on will leave your skin feeling and looking better.
This oil-free liquid foundation is formulated with ingredients that help soothe and calm the skin whilst colour-correcting any redness.
The SPF not only protects your skin from the sun's harmful rays, it also provides an added layer of protection from environmental triggers.
At Kiana Beauty, we pride ourselves on our extensive range of skincare and makeup products for all skin types, whether it's oily, combination, dry, acne prone, mature, sensitive, or even normal!
Use our filters to identify products which are suitable for your skin type or send us your queries via our Ask an Expert page and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Best Beauty Buys for Your Next Holiday
Holidays are fantastic at any time of the year, but especially in the middle of Winter as the weather gets colder, clouds get greyer and the days get shorter.
Whether you're one of those smug, clever people that booked a holiday months ago, or you've spontaneously decided you need to escape, our team at Kiana Beauty has you covered with our favourite travel beauty essentials matched to your holiday style.
FUN IN THE SUN
Fleeing the cold for warmer climates? There's something so appealing about a tropical holiday at the beach or a resort to refuel the soul.
But don't forget to look after your skin and hair while you are enjoying those cocktails at the swim-up bar!
For protection from the sun
La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Nutritive Comfort Oil, $35.95
It goes without saying that you need a quality sunscreen to prevent those harmful UV rays from damaging your skin.
This is one of our favourites because at SPF 50+, it provides the maximum sun protection factor available in Australia and it is suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin. Plus, the spray oil is super easy to use and rub in.
For a radiant and glowing complexion
Napoleon Perdis Bronze Patrol, $60.00
Long-lasting, streak-free and with a light shimmer of gold, a swipe of this bronzer will give you radiant, glowing skin and have people wondering what your secret is.
To revive your hair from the salty ocean and swimming pool chlorine
Olive Skincare Moisture Renewal Hair Masque, $23.95
We all love a swim in the ocean or the pool, but salt water and chlorine can damage your hair, making it dry and brittle. This deep conditioning treatment is packed with botanical extracts, and after just five minutes, your hair will feel soft, nourished and revitalised.
STAYING COOL IN THE SNOW
Hitting the slopes this year? Pack the right skincare products along with your snow gear to ensure you are ready to hit the bar for some apres ski.
Keep those lips kissable
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Nourishing Lip Balm With Sunscreens, $26.00
Packed with vitamins, minerals and sunscreen, this lip balm will fit in your jacket pocket and keep lips soft and smooth all day long.
To relax those tired muscles
L'Occitane En Provence Roses et Reines Silky Shower Gel, $29.00
After a hard day on the slopes, what could be better than a steaming shower or a long soak in a hot bath? This silky shower gel will leave you clean, relaxed and smelling gorgeous.
Protect skin from the wind and cold
Avene Hydrance Optimale Rich Hydrating Cream, $54.95
Exposure to the wind and cold can wreak havoc on your skin. Make sure you skin stays hydrated and soft with this daily moisturiser from revered French skincare brand Eau Thermale Avene, specially formulated for dry to very dry skin, including sensitive skin.
MINI JETSETTERS
Holidaying with the kids? Along with the unbelievably large quantities of clothes, nappies, toys and books you'll no doubt be packing, don't forget about their bath and body products.
We've chosen natural Australian products which are gentle enough to use on delicate skin yet effective enough to wash away the remnants of a full day of play and adventure.
To keep little bodies and hair clean
Mustela Bebe 2 in 1 Hair and Body Wash, $17.95
Gentle enough for even the youngest members of your family, this soap-free cleansing gel doubles as a body wash for the bath or shower as well as a shampoo. Won't cause irritation or dryness, won't sting eyes and will leave hair silky and soft, the spill-proof flip top lid also makes this product perfect for the beach bag or swimming bag.
For soft and smooth skin
Milk & Co. Milk Baby Moisturising Qweam, $9.95
Non, greasy, super absorbent and 95% naturally derived, this moisturiser will keep your kiddies' skin soft, smooth and cuddly.
The easiest baby kit to throw straight into your suitcase
GAIA Skin Naturals Natural Baby Starter Kit, $19.95
This super cute miniature set of GAIA Natural Baby body and hair products has everything you need to keep baby clean and smelling sweet when travelling. The pack comes in a handy reusable zip lock wet pack and the bottles can even be refilled for future trips.
With skincare, makeup and fragrance for women, men, children and babies, our team here at Kiana Beauty have got you covered, whether you're at home on on holidays.
Got a question? Contact us here and we'll be in touch.
Happy holidays!
Kiana Beauty Travel Guide
Oli2015 was a momentous year for the team at Kiana Beauty!
We proudly launched our online store, had two children start school, welcomed two new babies, become a Grandmother again, watched one of our sons get married in stunning Sorrento - Italy, and experienced some magical moments with loved ones in Sri Lanka, Maldives, Italy, Switzerland and Greece. It has been an exhausting yet truly beautiful year.
We're all looking forward to slowing down the pace a bit over the summer and spending time with our families - with long lazy lunches, chilled champagne, siestas, and sand between the toes.
Here are our travel must-haves. The things we personally love to use in the summer holidays when it's all about minimal effort. But don't stress!! We're staggering our holidays so that it's still business as usual at Kiana Beauty.
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Milk & Co. Milk by Lindy Klim Beauty Wipes, $9.95
These dual-sided beauty wipes offer exfoliating micro beads on one side to clear away the muck and grime, whilst offering the perfect cleansing tool on the reverse side.
Jurlique Essence of Rose Roll-On Fragrance Oil, $28.00
100% natural fragrance, alcohol-free and suitable for all skin types. Convenient sized bottle with easy-to-use roll on applicator.
Klorane Laboratories Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk, from $8.95
Ideal for people with little time to wash their hair. Adds volume and texture to hair.
Olive Lip Balm with extra virgin olive oil and other carefully selected natural ingredients helps guard against dry, cracked and damaged lips.
Avene Thermal Spring Water, from $10.95
Gentle enough for use on face and body. Suitable for infants and adults.
Clinique High Impact Waterproof Mascara, $38.00
A waterproof mascara that provides instant volume and length.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Spray, $34.95
Very high face and body protection for children & adults. High broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection.
Ultra light, non greasy texture.
This smooth, light-textured cream gently helps to nourish the hands and leaves skin pleasantly scented.