The weather might be a little cold and gloomy right now, but we still live in a tropical country. It's waaay humid for anything that's too rich and sticky. But thanks to the skin care gods, our typhoon season skin isn't up for a drought. Introducing, dry oils!
Don't be fooled by that name. Dry oils are nowhere near as sticky as your average oil—hence the dry part. Because unlike body oils, dry oils are made of thinner oils (like argan oil!) that are lighter in texture. This helps your skin absorb it quicker without leaving a greasy film on the surface. You'll only be left with hydrated, glowing skin that smells amazing.
Dry oil also has other multiple benefits, such as anti-aging, soothing, and sun protection, all in one thin coat. The lack of alcohol makes it ultra moisturizing as well! And unlike body lotions, dry oils are largely multi-purpose. They can moisturize not just your body, but your hair and face, too!
Scroll through our list below for your newest hydration obsession:
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NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Beauty Dry Oil 100ml, P2150, Beauty Bar
Nuxe's rockstar dry oil has been reformulated with tsubaki oil and argan oil, injecting anti-aging and skin repairing benefits into the classic product. That said, it remains sheer in texture and non-greasy.
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Kiehl's Superbly Restorative Argan Dry Oil, Greenbelt 5
After patting your skin dry in the shower, lather this on to instantly feel a difference in your skin texture. And if you have thick hair, this is perfect for adding some shine.
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The Body Shop Wild Argan Oil Radiant Oil, P1595, SM Megamall
Here's a cruelty-free product made of organic and fair trade argan oil, which will help you achieve radiant skin and hair in a snap.
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Michael Kors Liquid Shimmer Dry Oil Spray, Rustan's Shangri-la
For the busy bee who wants to look summer-ready all year round, this dry oil is the one. It'll leave the skin with a pearly finish without looking greasy and lace it with the intoxicating scent of orange flowers and cassis.
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Lift’ Argan Divine Dry Oil, P2145, Rustan's Makati
A luxurious blend of essential oils that'll keep your skin young. It has 31% argan oil for moisture, prickly pear seed oil for anti-wrinkle effects, rose oil for smoothing, and more!
