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
    Botanical Boosting Oil

    Indie Lee

    182 REVIEWS
    Give your skin barrier a major boost with this nourishing oil
  2. 2
    Ceramide Drops

    Dr. Barbara Sturm

    89 REVIEWS
    A multi-tasking skin booster, formulated with a skin-identical ceramide complex that enhances hydration, radiance and smoothness for a healthier skin
  3. 3
    Due Alberi Biphase Moisturizing Oil
    471 REVIEWS
    Hydrate skin with Due Alberi Biphase Moisturizing Oil, a two-in-one bioactive blend for plumping moisture, antioxidant protection, barrier moisture repair, and Vitamin C to help support skin’s natural collagen synthesis.
  4. 4
    Collagen Superfusion Face Oil

    Charlotte Tilbury

    298 REVIEWS
    A facial oil infused with a powerful plant-derived collagen complex and nourishing vitamins A and E to visibly firm and plump the skin.
  5. 5
    Fabulous Face Oil
    24 REVIEWS
    An exceptionally hydrating face oil.
  6. 6
    Jojoba Glow Face Oil
    1,570 REVIEWS
    A biocompatible, antioxidant-rich face oil that restores optimal hydration, balances oil production, and reinvigorates skin to prevent signs of aging.
  7. 7
    Brightening Saffron Serum Radiant Rani
    13 REVIEWS
    An award-winning, lightweight brightening facial serum for all skin types.
  8. 8
    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.
  9. 9
    Squalane Facial Oil

    Indie Lee

    242 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    All-natural facial oil that leaves skin feeling hydrated, soft, and nourished. 
  10. 10
    The Super Intensive Face Oil
    46 REVIEWS
    An oil-hydrator featuring Siren Capsule Technology™, enabling the selective release of free radical-neutralizing antioxidants and deep-level hydration.

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.