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
    Jojoba Glow Face Oil
    1,516 REVIEWS
    A biocompatible, antioxidant-rich face oil that restores optimal hydration, balances oil production, and reinvigorates skin to prevent signs of aging.
  2. 2
    Precleanse

    Dermalogica

    1,296 REVIEWS
    A deep-cleansing vegan oil that helps remove makeup and impurities from skin.
  3. 3
    Retinoic Nutrient Face Oil

    Tata Harper

    854 REVIEWS
    Minimize the look of wrinkles and targets all signs of aging with this natural-retinol-powered face oil. 
  4. 4
    Kakadu Beauty Oil

    RMS Beauty

    727 REVIEWS
    A potent blend of deeply nourishing oils.
  5. 5
    Essential Hydrating Oil
    286 REVIEWS
    Restore a healthy luster to your skin with this ultra-luxe, hydrating botanical oil.
  6. 6
    Collagen Superfusion Face Oil

    Charlotte Tilbury

    285 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.
  7. 7
    Squalane Facial Oil

    Indie Lee

    242 REVIEWS
    All-natural facial oil that leaves skin feeling hydrated, soft, and nourished. 
  8. 8
    Botanical Boosting Oil

    Indie Lee

    182 REVIEWS
    Give your skin barrier a major boost with this nourishing oil
  9. 9
    Natural Retinol Retinal 1% Elixir
    161 REVIEWS
    A powerful natural Retinal concentrate that delivers anti-aging results to promote the appearance of smooth, firm skin.
  10. 10
    Dayglow Face Oil®
    91 REVIEWS
    Seaweed-infused face oil that delivers instant radiance to dry, sensitive skin.

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.