The texture is rich without being gloopy or impossible to rub in like some other "rescue"-oriented moisturizers. It's formulated with ingredients you'll recognize from eczema-fighting products, like colloidal oatmeal (to relieve itch and dryness) and ceramides (to rebuild the skin barrier). Third, and, of particular note for those with eczema and atopic dermatitis, is the Moisturizing Rescue Cream ($60). The formula includes allantoin, known for its wound-healing and moisturizing benefits, he explains, while dimethicone is "one of the most effective moisturizing and skin-protectant agents found in beauty products today," working to increase skin softness and elasticity while locking in moisture. According to David Petrillo, a cosmetic chemist and a skin-care brand founder himself, the ingredients seem to have a strong focus on calming and protecting sensitive skin types. I typically opt for a serum as the second step in my routine, but instead, the treatment is a light lotion that sunk immediately into skin. Next up is the Sensitive Skin Treatment ($90), which felt to me like the most unique product in the line. If you're wearing a full face of makeup, I'd recommend it as the second step in a double-cleansing routine for me, it worked well to remove a light layer of concealer. I'm already a fan of gel-texture skin care, and this provided a lot of slip and a gentle cleanse. Testing on my own acne- and rosacea-prone skin, I found myself most excited to reach for the Soothe Calming Gel Cleanser ($45). He also confirms that, although prescription medications can be needed to treat severe skin conditions, "there are instances in which over-the-counter skin care is enough to treat minor flares."
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