Best skincare sets under $12 for sensitive skin

Top pick: e.l.f. Pure Skin Back to Basics Mini Kit — the gentlest thing here for reactive skin: allantoin to calm redness and hyaluronic acid to hold moisture, in a small kit that lets you patch-test before committing. It isn't labelled fragrance-free, so check the box if scent is a trigger.

Who the others suit:

• The Ordinary Serum Favorites Set — best if you already have a cleanser and just want simple, no-frills serums; all-skin-types formulas, but not marketed for sensitivity.
• e.l.f. Holy Hydration! Jet Set Hydration Kit — for dry, tight-feeling skin that needs moisture more than actives.
• CeraVe Acne Skin Care Set — only if breakouts are the main problem; the salicylic acid is too much for very reactive skin.
• SAISZE Vitamin C Serum Kit — a brightening option, but vitamin C can sting sensitive skin, so start slowly.

Skip the fragranced body sets (Scent Theory, Dove, HOLLER) — scent is the usual culprit for irritation.