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
    Retinoic Nutrient Face Oil

    Tata Harper

    860 REVIEWS
    Minimize the look of wrinkles and targets all signs of aging with this natural-retinol-powered face oil. 
  2. 2
    Collagen Superfusion Face Oil

    Charlotte Tilbury

    289 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.
  3. 3
    Squalane Facial Oil

    Indie Lee

    242 REVIEWS
    All-natural facial oil that leaves skin feeling hydrated, soft, and nourished. 
  4. 4
    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.
  5. 5
    Precleanse

    Dermalogica

    1,296 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A deep-cleansing vegan oil that helps remove makeup and impurities from skin.
  6. 6
    Botanical Boosting Oil

    Indie Lee

    182 REVIEWS
    Give your skin barrier a major boost with this nourishing oil
  7. 7
    Dayglow Face Oil®
    95 REVIEWS
    Seaweed-infused face oil that delivers instant radiance to dry, sensitive skin.
  8. 8
    Black Rose Precious Face Oil

    Sisley-Paris

    86 REVIEWS
    Skin care oil for dry or mature skin.
  9. 9
    Daily Botanical Oil

    Angela Caglia Skincare

    74 REVIEWS
    An organic, aromatic, luxurious lightweight face oil made with globally sourced and cold-pressed oils to nourish, soothe, and moisturize skin barrier.
  10. 10
    The Super Intensive Face Oil
    42 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.