Your skin, explained

Dry & Sensitive Skin

Skincare for dry, sensitive skin — Sorrel & Co
Dryness shows up as tightness after cleansing, a dull surface, and fine lines that look more pronounced. The research points to two things working together — drawing water in, and sealing it with barrier lipids. We choose multi-weight hyaluronic acid, squalane, and ceramides, chosen from published research, and skip the fragrance that tends to undo the work.

Your recommended routine

The Hydration Routine
The Hydration Routine

Skin tight no matter what you use? Three steps that layer hydration and lock it in.

$117.90

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Daily Cleanser with Licorice & Mushroom Extract Daily Cleanser Hydration Serum with 4 Weight Hyaluronic Acid Hydration Serum Dew Cream with Niacinamide & Allantoin Dew Cream
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Kris on dry skin

Kris, founder

“Dry skin, for me, wasn't about drinking more water or layering ten things. It was about sealing in what I had — and my skin finally stopped feeling tight.”

Kris, founder

The basic routine for dry skin

CleanseStart your routine with a non-stripping cleanser
ActivateThen apply an active ingredient for dry skin
MoisturizeAlways end your routine sealing with a moisturizer

Why these ingredients

What the research points to for Dry & Sensitive Skin

Hyaluronic AcidDraws water into the skin to help it look plump, dewy, and smooth; our 4-weight blend hydrates at multiple depths.Read the research →
CeramidesBarrier lipids that help skin hold moisture and look smoother and more resilient.Read the research →
SqualaneA lightweight lipid close to skin's own oils that softens and seals in moisture without heaviness.Read the research →
AllantoinA gentle skin-soother that helps comfort dry, tight, or sensitive-feeling skin.Read the research →
Connor, founder
“Surface water isn't hydration. We pair humectants like hyaluronic acid with ceramides and squalane, so skin draws in moisture and actually holds onto it.”
Connor, founder

What’s happening to your skin

Why skin feels dry and tight

When the barrier is depleted of its natural lipids, water escapes faster than skin can replace it. The surface looks dull and flaky and feels tight, no matter how much you drink.
  • A lipid-depleted barrier lets water evaporate too quickly
  • Humectants alone can leave skin thirsty without something to seal them in
  • Cold air, hot showers, and harsh cleansers strip lipids fast
  • Sealing in moisture matters as much as adding it
The result

With humectants and barrier lipids together, skin looks dewier and feels comfortable — not tight by mid-afternoon.

Mist Mechanics: What a Mist Can Deliver (and What It Can't)Mist Mechanics: What a Mist Can Deliver (and What It Can't)Read the research → The Barrier-Lipid Trio in the Renewal StepThe Barrier-Lipid Trio in the Renewal StepRead the research → The Sensitive-Skin RoutineThe Sensitive-Skin RoutineRead the research → Panthenol vs AllantoinPanthenol vs AllantoinRead the research →
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Solutions for Dry & Sensitive Skin

Hydration Serum with 4 Weight Hyaluronic Acid

Hydration Serum with 4 Weight Hyaluronic Acid

For dehydrated skin — four molecular weights of hyaluronic acid to layer hydration from the surface inward, best sealed with a moisturizer.
$38.00
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Renewal Cream with Retinol & Ceramides

Renewal Cream with Retinol & Ceramides

For dry skin using actives — retinol balanced by ceramide NP so the barrier stays supported and comfortable.
$59.00
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Dew Cream with Niacinamide & Allantoin

Dew Cream with Niacinamide & Allantoin

For dry, sensitive skin — a light niacinamide and allantoin moisturizer that soothes and keeps the barrier soft and comfortable.
$59.00
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Face Oil with Jojoba, Squalane & Magnolia

Face Oil with Jojoba, Squalane & Magnolia

For dry, depleted skin — jojoba, squalane, and magnolia to soften and reinforce the barrier with lipids close to skin's own.
$52.00
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The research library

Everything we've written on Dry & Sensitive Skin

Peer-reviewed research, ingredient by ingredient -- read the evidence before you decide.

Mist Mechanics: What a Mist Can Deliver (and What It Can't)Explainer The Barrier-Lipid Trio in the Renewal StepIngredient The Sensitive-Skin RoutineHow-to Panthenol vs AllantoinIngredient Squalane vs Jojoba Oil: What's the Difference, Really?Ingredient Glycerin: The Unglamorous Humectant That Outworks Its ReputationIngredient Vitamin E in Face Oils: The Companion AntioxidantIngredient Ceramides at Night: Why Your Barrier Repairs on a ScheduleIngredient Daily Cleanser: The Barrier-Safe First Step That Also Evens ToneSpotlight Layering Serums and Creams: Order, Quantity, Wait TimesHow-to Dew Cream: The Lightweight Daily Moisturizer for Combination SkinSpotlight Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5): The Quiet Barrier HelperIngredient Why Is My Skin Oily but Dehydrated?Explainer How to Repair Your Skin BarrierExplainer Why Is My Skin Dry After Hyaluronic Acid?Explainer Rose Water in Skincare: Mechanism vs MarketingIngredient Cholesterol: The Lipid Most Ceramide Creams Forget to Talk AboutIngredient pH and Your Cleanser: Why the Wrong Number Quietly Tanks Your BarrierIngredient Squalane vs Squalene: The One-Letter Difference That MattersIngredient Centella Asiatica (Cica): 12,000-Year-Old Ingredient Meets Clinical TrialsIngredient The Retinol Mistakes That Compromise Your BarrierHow-to Setting Mists: What They Actually Do (Beyond Marketing)Ingredient Allantoin: The Comfort Ingredient You've Probably UnderestimatedIngredient Ceramides 101: The Building Blocks of Your Skin BarrierIngredient Snail Mucin: The Science Behind the K-Beauty TrendIngredient The Hydration Mistake: Why Your HA Serum Might Be Drying You OutHow-to Jojoba Oil: Why It's Closer to Skin's Sebum Than Any Other OilIngredient The Cleanser Mistake That Breaks Your Skin BarrierHow-to Hyaluronic Acid: Why Molecular Weight MattersIngredient
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