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
    Essential Hydrating Oil
    292 REVIEWS
    Restore a healthy luster to your skin with this ultra-luxe, hydrating botanical oil.
  2. 2
    All-in-One Super Nutrient Face Oil
    370 REVIEWS
    This luxurious active botanical face oil gives results that will blow you away.
  3. 3
    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.
  4. 4
    Precleanse

    Dermalogica

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

    Indie Lee

    242 REVIEWS
    All-natural facial oil that leaves skin feeling hydrated, soft, and nourished. 
  8. 8
    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.
  9. 9
    Fabulous Face Oil
    24 REVIEWS
    An exceptionally hydrating face oil.
  10. 10
    Rose de Mai Face Oil

    Chantecaille

    22 REVIEWS
    Promote a brighter-looking complexion and lessen the appearance of fine lines with this 100% all-natural elixir, infused with powerful botanicals.

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.