We Tried Dozens of Redness-Relieving Products—These Are the 10 That Actually Work

Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser

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As the first step in your skincare routine, cleansing is the perfect opportunity to set yourself up for success. If you're dealing with redness, that means choosing a face wash that's next-level gentle and won't cause any irritation. This drugstore staple fits the bill. Soap- and fragrance-free, it's choice for sensitive complexions, and also boasts feverfew, a plant-based ingredient that's known for calming skin and reducing redness. But don't worry, it still foams up beautifully and leaves your skin feeling fresh and clean.

SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Mask

4.5

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Dermatologists often recommend this mask for use after procedures that can leave your skin super-red, think lasers and peels. It uses a blend of calming botanical extracts (cucumber, thyme, olive), along with unique peptides that immediately reduce that hot, flushed feeling that comes with red skin. Couple that with the cooling, gel texture and you've got yourself a surefire way to calm stressed skin in less than 15 minutes.

Smashbox Photo Finish Reduce Redness Primer

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We know what you're thinking—green makeup? But hear us out. Because green falls opposite red on the color wheel (remember that from elementary school art class?), it instantly neutralizes it. This primer looks green going on, but quickly disappears as you blend it in, tamping down redness in the process. Try it and prepare to be amazed by how much less foundation and concealer you have to use to hide red spots.

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Oil Control Serum

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This is one of our favorite brands when it comes to finding high-quality, proven-effective skincare ingredients—at unbelievably affordable prices. Case in point: This treatment, an effective option for all skin types. Niacinamide offers a litany of benefits, among them both anti-inflammatory and anti-blemish properties. Meanwhile, zinc is a top skin-calming mineral, and also helps balance out excess oil production. You can definitely use it all over, but it's a nice option to simply spot treat blemishes too.

Eucerin Redness Relief Day Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 15

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This pick earns our vote for several reasons. One, it works to even out your skin tone and combat blotchiness both instantly and over time; the subtle green tint neutralizes redness right away, while a licorice root extract leaves your complexion brighter and more even with continued use. It's nice and hydrating, and even contains a dose of always-important SPF. And let's not forget to mention the wallet-friendly price.

Skyn Iceland The Antidote Cooling Daily Lotion

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No matter whether your skin is oily and acne-prone or dry and stressed out, this lightweight lotion is a good option. It detoxifies and balances out your complexion, and is formulated to feel instantly cooling on contact, sweet relief for flushed skin. (The refreshing feeling also makes it ideal to use on hot summer days.) You can even store it in the fridge to further up the cooling sensation.

IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Redness Neutralizing Color-Correcting Cream

4.5

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This skincare-makeup hybrid delivers both treatment and coverage in one easy step. In the skincare department, you get a litany of calming, soothing, hydrating ingredients—aloe, colloidal oatmeal, and avocado, just to name a few. In the makeup department, you get a color-correcting tint that helps hide red discoloration, and works well on its own or layered under foundation.

Cetaphil Redness Relieving Night Moisturizer

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If you're dealing with dry, red skin, reach for this cream nightly. It's made for sensitive skin, with a deeply hydrating (and fragrance-free) formula that soothes and calms your complexion while you snooze. You wake up to softer, smoother, less stressed skin—what could be better?

La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Intense Visible Redness Reducing Serum

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While this is definitely a good serum for rosacea sufferers, it works equally well for anyone looking to tamp down all-over redness, no matter the cause. Credit ambophenol, a plant-based ingredient that helps shrink down blood vessels, plus the brand's spring water, rich in anti-inflammatory minerals. It's alcohol-, fragrance-, and paraben-free, and has a featherweight texture that blends nicely into skin.