As a beauty editor who knows skin inside out, I rely on these 12 products to keep my rosacea under control (2024)

La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume B5+

This is my total ride-or-die product, and I won't be without it. Nothing soothe my skin quite like it. As the name describes, the texture is a creamy balm, thicker than most moisturisers, which is a total dream if your skin is dry and irritated like mine often is. It's a multi-purpose balm and works to repair skin thanks to the brand's thermal spring water and 5% panthenolworking to repair even the most unhappy skin.

I like to use this as a moisturiser at night, either on its own (applied over the top of the Cicaplast B5 Spray) or dabbed over the top of another moisturise as a spot-treatment for particularly dry or irritated patches.

This one (fairly) recently went through a reformulation, which made devotees to the balm a little hesitant to try it. But in my experience, and a few other people who I know have tried it get on perfectly fine with it. I'd go as far as saying my skin actually likes this reformulated version better.

Dermalogica Stabilizing Repair Cream

This is a new one for me, I've only been using it for about 2 weeks but it's already earned a spot in my bedside draw (aka where the best, most-used products live). It's the ideal moisturiser for me during the colder months as it's thick and creamy but not too rich that it causes breakouts or feels heavy on the skin.

It uses a ceramide complex, paired with cica and lactobacillus, to soothe irritated skin in just a week. Although claims like this are hard to quantify in real life, I did find that my skin felt far less irritated after using it for just a few nights. Unlike a lot of other barrier creams, it doesn't feel heavy on the skin and is genuinely really enjoyable to use.

Rhode Barrier Restore Cream

Like a lot of beauty editors, I didn't expect to love Rhode as much as I do. I use the Barrier Restore Cream both in the morning and at night. I love it as a rich (but not too rich) cream in the mornings before SPF and make-up as it doesn't interfere with my make-up and keeps my skin feeling hydrated throughout the day.

Then at night, if my skin doesn't need a thick balm, I'll grab this to wake up feeling moisturised. It's a product I've come to rely on when I need something I know my skin isn't irritated by and feels instantly soothed.

Dr Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Camo Drops

The Cicapair Tiger Grass Camo Crops is the cousin to the original Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatmentand is fantastic for neutralising redness. Since my rosacea is very much under control right now, I find myself reaching for these drops more than the original paste formula. The drop are super easy to use, a little goes a long way and they work to just tone down that intense flushing without the need to pack on foundation. I either wear these on their own or underneath a little concealer to balance my complexion out. The SPF 35 in the formula isn't enough on its own, but it's a great bonus protection.

Dermatica Rosacea Prescription Treatment

If you're unable to visit a dermatologist physically, online dermatology platforms like Dermatica are a fantastic way to get the same service and ingredients.

For rosacea, the team of pharmacists and chemists blend together a bespoke prescription with ingredients like azelaic acid, ivermectin and metronidazole, which are typically only available from your GP or a dermatologist otherwise. This can be a fantastic, cost-effective way of getting your flare-ups under control and prevent them from returning. I've used Dermatica on and off for a few years and have always benefitted from the treatment as it's straightforward, affordable (when taking into consideration the cost of many other products on the market) and most important of all: it works.

Révive Moisturizing Renewal Oil

This is definitely a luxury product and isn't one I would say is necessary in a rosacea routine. However, just because you have a skin condition, doesn't mean you don't want to splurge on products, too. This is what I often point people in the direction of if they want a little luxe product in their rosacea routine line-up.

The Révive Moisturizing Renewal Oil is the most delightful serum-oil hybrid that gives my skin the most glorious glow. I love to apply this either underneath my moisturiser or over the top of it to lock in all of that goodness. It's such a beautiful consistency that I haven't found elsewhere; not too oily but enough that it gives skin a real boost of hydration.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50

This is a newer product in my routine but one I will be using for months and months to come. This is a bronze-tinted SPF and I use it by mixing a few drops with the original Sunforgettable formula—it creates the most beautiful base. Most importantly, it's protecting my skin from UV rays, but also means I often don't need foundation because it gives enough coverage and added bronze to my pale complexion. It's a totally mineral formula meaning it's non-irritating and due to the tint doesn't leave a cast. I've used it every day since having it for the past few months.

Cerave Hydrating Cleanser

I feel like this cleanser is so famous it barely needs explaining. The magic of it lies in its simplicity, it removes leftover make-up and grime from the skin without stripping it or leaving it feeling dry.

It's ceramide-packed and non-foaming so is sensitive, rosacea-approved.

Oskia Renaissance Mask

The Oskia Renaissance Mask one of the handful of chemical exfoliants my skin tolerates, making it an impressive, sensitive skin-friendly brightening mask.

Using natural fruit acids and lactic acid, this instantly gives my skin a pick-me-up, making my skin brighter, clearer and smoother. It also smells heavenly. I love taking a moment of calm while using this to enjoy every minute of it. Although it's more expensive than other acids out there, if you're a little worried about using acids, this really does do a great job. You also only need a small amount for your whole face so I find a tub lasts for months.

E.l.f Pure Skin Cleanser

E.l.f Pure Skin Cleanser never steers me wrong and I'll always have it in my rotation. I use it as a second cleanse and a morning cleanse as its strength isn't in removing stubborn eye make-up but in making sure skin is super clean without stripping it.

It has a beautiful jelly texture that I genuinely look forward to using and the ingredients—oat milk, ceramides, hyaluronic acid—mean my skin is left feeling soft and not stripped.

Supergoop! Play Everyday Lotion SPF 50

Often with SPF, the best are the most simple. Supergoop! Play is such an elegant formula that works incredibly well with make-up, hydrates the skin without feeling heavy and doesn't irritate my sensitive complexion.

It's one that I often find myself going back to even though I have dozens of sunscreens on rotation due to my job. In my opinion, that makes it a great formula. After all, the best sunscreen is the one you enjoy using most.

The Body Shop Camomile Jelly One-Step Cleanser

I adore the original Camomile Cleansing Butter and I adore this too. I find this one removes make-up just as well as the original does, but I actually enjoy using this slightly more. The jelly texture feels really luxurious and leaves my skin feeling incredibly soft.

It can leave a residue and be a little bit more difficult to wash off, so I'd recommend using a muslin cloth to make sure all of the excess it removed, then follow it with a second cleanse.