The mere thought of putting oil on your face may seem a little intimidating, but don't let that stop you from incorporating one into your daily skincare routine. Because even if they sound like an extra step, it actually can be very beneficial to your skin. There are different oils for treating different skin concerns, like acne, aging, and dryness. It's only a matter of choosing the right one for you!
How to Use Face Oil
But how do you really use a face oil? According to Dr. Shereene Idriss, dermatologist and Allure contributor, facial oils are sealants—not moisturizers. Meaning, they help seal in all the good humectant stuff from the skincare products you use such as toners, essences, and moisturizers. Thus, you should apply a facial oil after you have already applied your moisturizer. To avoid applying too much and help it absorb quicker, put a few drops on your hands first and warm them up by rubbing your palms together.
Best Face Oils to Buy
Keep scrolling for 10 of the best facial oils to try now:
1. La Mer The Renewal Oil
The Renewal Oil is an elixir that has the brand's signature kelp-derived miracle broth and lime tea concentrate for a more youthful glow. It also has other nourishing oils for the skin such as sweet almond oil for natural protection against sun damage and jojoba oil, which has anti-inflammatory properties. This was also formulated without parabens, making it more suitable for sensitive skin. Overall, this luxurious oil unleashes younger-looking skin by improving the production of collagen and softening the apperance of fine lines and wrinkles.
LA MER The Renewal Oil, P13,800, Rustan’s
2. Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate
This cult-favorite serum-slash-facial oil is said to dramatically restore skin with its 99.8% naturally-derived and paraben-free ingredients. These ingredients include lavender essential oil to fight inflammation, evening primrose oil for complexion rejuvenation, and squalane for overall hydration. Every night, put two to three drops all over your face to have a more radiant skin by morning!
KIEHL'S Midnight Recovery Concentrate, P2950, Trinoma
3. Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil
Blue tansy, German chamomile essential oils, and retinol complex are just a few of the combined ingredients in this night oil. These will not only help reduce the redness and appearance of pores, but also the signs of premature aging such as fine lines, uneven texture, and age spots. In just as little as four weeks, when used religiously at night, this oil can transform the texture of your skin and give you that luminous sheen.
SUNDAY RILEY Luna Sleeping Night Oil, P2990, Sephora.ph
4. V&M Naturals CPC+G Oil
This proudly local product claims to help brighten skin with its four key ingredients, namely Japanese camellia oil, calamansi, papaya, and grapefruit extracts. Aside from eliminating dark spots and blemishes, it is both good for face and body to keep it supple by retaining moisture. That's because Japanese camellia oil is a kind of oleic fatty acid that is a treasured ingredient by Japanese geishas because of its remarkable effectivity in sustaining skin's overall elasticity.
V&M NATURALS CPC+G Oil, P350, Beautymnl
5. Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Intensive Recovery Ampoules
This treatment oil includes ChronoluxAl technology, which is as a patent-pending formula that calms irritation and gives skin a quick and natural rejuvenation process. This also has several combined oils such as kukui seed oil for protection from free-radicals, apricot kernel oil for relieving inflammation, and sunflower seed oil for preventing premature signs of aging, just to name a few. You may apply the ampoule after your serum and before (or after) your moisturizer, especially when your skin feels stressed from all the environmental damage!
ESTEE LAUDER Advanced Night Repair Intensive Recovery Ampoules, P6840, SM Aura
6. Marula Pure Marula Facial Oil
Marula oil may sound new to many, but did you know that it comes from Africa's marula kernels and contain 60% more antioxidants than argan oil? It also contains 70% oleic acid, which has anti-microbial benefits and gives natural protection from environmental aggressors. The texture is quite viscous yet it is fast-absorbing, provides long-lasting hydration, and glides smoothly over the face. It also works well as a makeup primer, while giving your skin the boost it needs!
MARULA Pure Marula Facial Oil, P4980, Beautymnl
7. Herbivore Botanicals Lapis Facial Oil
If you have an oily, acne-prone complexion, this oil could be for you. It helps reduce sebum production and its hero ingredient—blue tansy oil—has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that can help fight acne. This also has squalene oil that is derived from olives and is known to deeply hydrate skin without overwhelming it and clogging pores. Also, there are alpha-hydroxy acids that are perfect for gently removing dead skin cells and smoothing out your complexion! If you're worried about it making your oily skin worse, worry not because this kind of oil can actually potentially balance your skin and make it less greasy overtime!
HERBIVORE BOTANICALS Lapis Oil Balancing Azulene Infused Facial Oil, P3595, Sephora.ph
8. The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil
This oil isn't just organic, it's also a cold-pressed one, meaning it was processed less and didn't lose much of its antioxidants to heat. Rose hip oil in particular is good for all skin types as it helps minimize the signs of aging and addresses overall hydration and nourishment. It's also rich in linoleic acid that makes the skin barrier stronger and prevents skin issues like acne or redness. Best of all, it only has one ingredient—the oil itself—so it's something that fits right into a minimalist routine!
THE ORDINARY 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil, P900, Beautymnl
9. Peter Thomas Roth Oilless Oil 100% Purified Squalane
This lightweight and purified squalane oil mimics the body's naturally-occuring squalene oil that's found in our lipid-filled barrier. Note that squalane comes from squalene, the latter being acquired from animals or plants but is unstable. However, when hydrogenated, it becomes squalane—a stable molecule that has many benefits for the skin. As a face oil, squalane oil then mimics the benefits of squalene in a way that's fast-absorbing and helpful in prevention of skin's water loss. Overall, it improves elasticity, radiance, texture, and appearance of crow’s feet around the eyes. It works on all skin types.
PETER THOMAS ROTH Oilless Oil 100% Purified Squalane, P1482, Sephora.ph
10. Farsali Volcanic Elixir
The key ingredient of this elixir is the tamanu oil extracted from nut kernels of the tamanu fruit. It is known to help not only moisturize the skin but also to calm down irritation. Some dermatologists even recommend this in treating acne, eczema, rosacea, and even psoriasis because it is rich in antioxidants as well.
FARSALI Volcanic Elixir, P3150, Sephora.ph
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