20 Best Facial Products For Sensitive Skin (Jan 2023 Update)

My first impression of the Embryolisse Lait-Creme Sensitive is that the cream comes in a handy size tube with a screw top lid. The tube sits upright on top of the lid so that there is minimal wastage. The packaging does look a little old-school though as the tube is a metal squeeze tube. The tube holds 100mls of cream. The cream itself is white but not thick nor runny. It's of medium consistency. It says it is fragrance free on the packaging but it does have a smell. The smell is quite unpleasant. Unpleasant to the point that when I had it on my face I had to wash it off. It smells chalky. I can't really describe the smell any other way but it's not something I would like to smell on my face. It's unlike anything I've ever smelt before. Definitely not something you'd expect to smell in a face cream. My skin type is combination but can also be sensitive at times depending on products and weather. So here's how it went… When I first applied the Embryolisse cream I applied it after first cleaning and toning my skin. I applied it as I normally would apply a moisturiser. My hand in which I applied the cream and the skin on my face were both oily and shiny. The oiliness alone is something that I dislike in a moisturiser on my face plus the smell of the cream was enough for me to want to wash it off. So that's what I did. I read on the packaging that it can be used on children and I have a toddler who has sensitive skin and has dry scaly skin on his cheeks so before bed one night I applied some Embryolisse cream to his cheeks. He didn't fuss over the smell but what I can say is that when he woke up the next morning his cheeks looked like new baby skin. They were soft, hydrated and the irritation was gone. So I now have a cream that fixes my sons irritated skin. You can use this cream as a make-up primer which I did try as I really wanted to try all aspects of the cream even though I don't like it's smell I really wanted to try all functions out. I applied the cream onto my skin and it was oily and shiny but I still wanted to see what foundation would look like on top so I used my normal foundation. The cream really did provide a smooth canvas and my foundation applied smoother but unfortunately for me, my skin looked far too shiny/oily and so I washed it off. There was no way that I could have left the house with how shiny I looked. I would also suggest that if you do use this cream as a make-up primer that you use it as a primer/moisturiser in 1 underneath makeup. I wouldn't double up on products as this cream is quite rich. I also tried the Embryolisse cream as a face mask. I applied a thick layer to my skin and left it on for about 15 minutes then wiped the excess off with a tissue but because the smell is quite strong and unpleasant I ended up having to cleanse my skin. I must admit that the mask did soften my skin and gave me a big moisture boost. My skin was supple. The skin on my hands can be quite dry in the cooler weather and also when I use hand sanitiser my hands also get really dry from that too. Since this cream is quite oily on my skin I decided to try it as more of a hand mask/treatment cream before I go to bed as I wouldn't be touched anything once I have it rubbed into my hands. My hands immediately felt silky smooth and soft. When I wake up either during the night or the next morning my hands feel so good and all the dryness was alleviated. So I would highly recommend this as a hand treatment before bed. I've also applied this to my legs after shaving and it soothed my legs which can usually be quite itchy after shaving and irritated too. The cream made my legs feel soothed and hydrated. Overall I think this cream is more suited for children as I have seen improvements and results when using it on my toddlers skin and I definitely think it would work wonders as a nappy rash cream because of the oiliness to the cream it would provide a barrier to protect the skin. I also like that it is a multi use cream so you can play around with it and see what works best for you and your family. The biggest con for me was the smell of the cream. It's suppose to be fragrance free but it's definitely not. Plus the oiliness is another reason I don't particularly like it for myself. I'm not sure I would purchase this myself because of the smell but I will definitely use what I do have on my toddlers skin and for myself as a hand treatment cream and leg moisturiser after shaving.

When I first started using this moisturizer a few years ago I loved it. My recent purchase of this moisturizer hasn't been the best. I'm not sure if an ingredient has been added but I'm even more oily after I apply it. I started having continuous breakouts all over my face (cheeks, jawline, between eyebrows & forehead) for a month. I thought it was stress and other things. I decided to eliminate this product from my skincare routine just to see if it would help. My skin immediately started clearing up. I believe it's a good product just not for oily, sensitive & acne prone skin. I also noticed my make-up looking terrible by the end of the day. In the morning it would be fine, during mid-day I look like a oil stick. Today was my second day not using it under my makeup & my face is not oily at all & it still looks fresh! My pores no longer feel clogged! I still love the Farmacy brand & will continue to purchase other skincare items! I'm just praying my review will help you all come up with another moisturizer that's a little lighter, less clogging of the pores and less fragrances and ingredients.