12 Best Hypoallergenic Makeup Brands to Upgrade Your Sensitive Skincare Routine

Using mineral SPF filters and other skin-friendly ingredients, this brand offers products great for all skin types, especially for those with sensitive skin. “For those that prefer makeup that also provides sun protection, Colorescience offers great options, including the Lip Shine available in multiple shades,” says Dr. Garshick.

“This brand formulates its products for those with sensitive skin and follows the National Eczema Association’s guidelines, avoiding ingredients known to cause allergic reactions or irritation on the skin, specifically essential oils and synthetic fragrances. The products are safe for all skin types as they are also oil-free and non-comedogenic,” says Dr. Garshick. Among their best-sellers is the BeachPlease Luminous Tinted Blam, an award-winning multi-purpose balm that can be used on the cheeks and lips. 

As a casting director and producer, Jane Iredale worked closely with actors struggling with problem skin exacerbated by heavy stage makeup and wondered, “Why can’t makeup be good for the skin?” So, she created cosmetics to do so—equal parts clean ingredients, skin-loving benefits, and no-fade performance. This brand is a favorite of Dr. Guo’s, and the Amazing Base Loose Mineral Powder became the brand’s game-changing product, thanks to its nourishing ingredients like pomegranate and algae extracts. 

Another favorite of Dr. Guo’s—consider Dermablend, a fusion of makeup and skincare. Since it launched in 1981, the founders, Dr. Craig Roberts and makeup artist Flori Roberts, followed strict standards to ensure their products were safe to use on all skin types, tones, and conditions. And we love their latest product, the Lock and Last Water-Resistant Setting Spray, which seals in your makeup while hydrating the face for up to 24 hours. The formula also includes witch hazel and willow leaf extract to soothe the skin. 

“As the name states, these makeup formulations use natural minerals that are thought to be gentle on the skin and less likely to lead to irritation. With a variety of hypoallergenic products, this brand has options to fill all your makeup needs. The Liquid Mineral Foundation offers a non-comedogenic lightweight formulation that leaves the skin looking soft and smooth,” says Dr. Garshick.

“I started Tarte with a dream of developing good-for-you beauty that's never boring. I became so focused on the ingredients I was putting on my skin, and a lot of my favorite products had some not-so-cool ingredients in them,” ceo and founder, Maureen Kelly wrote on the brand’s website. One of the brand’s top-rated products and Dr. Guo’s picks? The Shape Tape Concealer which lasts up to 16 hours and blurs the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. 

“These multitasking products make life easy for someone on-the-go and can be used by all skin types. Among the brand’s different products, the Wanderlust Powder Foundation is particularly useful for someone with sensitive skin as it delivers a natural matte finish without drying out the skin. It’s free of mineral oil, parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrance, while also being gluten-free and vegan-friendly,” says Dr. Garshick.

For makeup that’s effective yet affordable, turn to Glo Skin Beauty. This line caters to those with sensitive skin concerns and creates beauty products that are safe, ethical, and sustainably sourced. Try defining and chiseling out your facial features with the Glo Skin Beauty Contour Kit. It features two mattes and two shimmers, which you can customize to suit the perfect contoured look.

According to a statement on the brand’s site, Almay claims “driving the force toward being clean is our commitment to being hypoallergenic, which has been our core mission from day one. In order for a product to be truly hypoallergenic, our development teams and doctors have to review the safety tests of thousands of ingredients and consider the impact of combining them together into a formula.” Their best-selling mascara on Amazon is infused with aloe and vitamin B5, which helps to build thicker lashes for a fuller and defined look. 

Chances are you’ve heard of this powerhouse drugstore brand, which is loved by customers and dermatologists. Physician’s Formula prides itself on using clean ingredients that reduce the risk of irritation. Luckily, they also carry a line of affordable vegan foundations, lipsticks, and makeup palettes. We love the eye booster gel eyeliner, which has a long-wearing and smudge-resistant formula. This pack also features three finishes: Shimmer, satin, and matte. 

Love creating glam eye makeup looks? Then this is the brand for you. Featuring eyeliners, mascaras, and various eyeshadow palettes, Clinique uses safe ingredients to create all its products. Each product is also dermatologist-tested through sensory, clinical, and Opthalmology testing to ensure it’s safe to use on everyone. Now, you can create a beautiful eye look by layering these brown and nude hues, without worrying about any eye irritations. Plus, it’s a celeb favorite too.

“This brand offers a wide range of products including cosmetics that have been shown to be free of most or all of the 109 most common allergens frequently found in makeup,” says Dr. Garshick. “It also uses a grading system to help guide consumers. It is a go-to for allergic contact dermatitis and sensitivity to common ingredients,” says Dr. Garshick. Reviewers particularly love the velvet matte lipstick, which is infused with green tea and virgin coconut oil for intensive moisturization.