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
    All-in-One Super Nutrient Face Oil
    362 REVIEWS
    This luxurious active botanical face oil gives results that will blow you away.
  2. 2
    Natural Retinol Retinal 1% Elixir
    171 REVIEWS
    A powerful natural Retinal concentrate that delivers anti-aging results to promote the appearance of smooth, firm skin.
  3. 3
    Precleanse

    Dermalogica

    1,296 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A deep-cleansing vegan oil that helps remove makeup and impurities from skin.
  4. 4
    Squalane Facial Oil

    Indie Lee

    242 REVIEWS
    All-natural facial oil that leaves skin feeling hydrated, soft, and nourished. 
  5. 5
    Botanical Boosting Oil

    Indie Lee

    182 REVIEWS
    Give your skin barrier a major boost with this nourishing oil
  6. 6
    Due Alberi Biphase Moisturizing Oil
    460 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.
  7. 7
    Black Rose Precious Face Oil

    Sisley-Paris

    86 REVIEWS
    Skin care oil for dry or mature skin.
  8. 8
    The Super Intensive Face Oil
    43 REVIEWS
    An oil-hydrator featuring Siren Capsule Technology™, enabling the selective release of free radical-neutralizing antioxidants and deep-level hydration.
  9. 9
    Triple-Oil Balm Make-up Remover and Cleanser
    26 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.
  10. 10
    The Face Oil

    Augustinus Bader

    23 REVIEWS
    A restorative facial oil that deeply nourishes, soothes and regenerates while absorbing quickly.

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.