What to Look for in a Face Oil

Choosing the right face oil can enhance your skincare routine and address specific skin concerns.

1. Skin Type Compatibility

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Different face oils cater to various skin types, such as dry, oily, sensitive, or combination. Look for lightweight, non-comedogenic oils like squalane or jojoba for oily or acne-prone skin, and richer oils like marula or argan for dry skin.

2. Ingredient Quality

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Opt for face oils made with pure, high-quality ingredients and minimal additives. Cold-pressed and organic oils often retain more nutrients and are less likely to irritate the skin.

3. Targeted Benefits

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Consider what you want to achieve—hydration, brightening, anti-aging, or soothing. Ingredients like rosehip oil are great for brightening and reducing scars, while camellia oil is known for its anti-aging properties.

4. Absorption and Texture

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Choose a face oil with a texture that suits your preference and routine. Fast-absorbing oils work well under makeup or during the day, while richer oils may be best used at night for deeper nourishment.

  1. 1
    Fabulous Face Oil
    25 REVIEWS
    An exceptionally hydrating face oil.
  2. 2
    Botanical Boosting Oil

    Indie Lee

    183 REVIEWS
    Give your skin barrier a major boost with this nourishing oil
  3. 3
    Natural Retinol Retinal 1% Elixir
    184 REVIEWS
    A powerful natural Retinal concentrate that delivers anti-aging results to promote the appearance of smooth, firm skin.
  4. 4
    Moisturizing Renewal Oil Triple Defense Hydrator
    22 REVIEWS
    This deeply hydrating oil is formulated to protect skin against dehydration, free radical damage, and climate change.
  5. 5
    Black Diamond Retinol Oil
    9 REVIEWS
    An intensive anti-aging treatment oil.
  6. 6
    Triple-Oil Balm Make-up Remover and Cleanser
    27 REVIEWS
    A decadent balm that transforms into an oil then into a milky emulsion, for an effective and optimum face and eye make-up removal and cleansing, while offering intense comfort.
  7. 7
    Rose Face Oil

    Irene Forte

    19 REVIEWS
    This lightweight and fast-absorbing face oil, enriched with 30% Vitamin E, helps improve skin clarity and minimize signs of aging.
  8. 8
    Active Botanical Serum

    Vintner's Daughter

    19 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    The category-defining face oil, formulated with 22 of the world’s most nutrient-rich botanicals and actives for nourishing and restorative moisture.
  9. 9
    SS01 Secret Sauce

    The Beauty Sandwich

    2 REVIEWS
    Meet Our “Secret Sauce” aka an Instant Filter In A Bottle In category of its own: Not a serum, oil or moisturizer, but a totally bespoke, one-of-kind.
  10. 10
    Instant Solutions Calming Cleansing Oil
    1 REVIEWS
    A calming, hydrating cleansing oil that effortlessly dissolves all surface impurities, oil, and environmental debris and instantly melts away makeup. 

What to Look for in a Face Oil

Choosing the right face oil can enhance your skincare routine and address specific skin concerns.

1. Skin Type Compatibility

Citrus catapult arrow

Different face oils cater to various skin types, such as dry, oily, sensitive, or combination. Look for lightweight, non-comedogenic oils like squalane or jojoba for oily or acne-prone skin, and richer oils like marula or argan for dry skin.

2. Ingredient Quality

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Opt for face oils made with pure, high-quality ingredients and minimal additives. Cold-pressed and organic oils often retain more nutrients and are less likely to irritate the skin.

3. Targeted Benefits

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Consider what you want to achieve—hydration, brightening, anti-aging, or soothing. Ingredients like rosehip oil are great for brightening and reducing scars, while camellia oil is known for its anti-aging properties.

4. Absorption and Texture

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Choose a face oil with a texture that suits your preference and routine. Fast-absorbing oils work well under makeup or during the day, while richer oils may be best used at night for deeper nourishment.