The Best Face Oils On The Market
The latest must-have in the beauty world is a face oil.
It may seem counter-intuitive to apply oil to a complexion that is already naturally shiny and problematic, but the truth is that the right product can regulate your skin’s oil production and improve its texture.
The right oil can also reduce wrinkles, shrink enlarged pores, help calm rashes, and even banish spots. But with so many to choose from, finding the right one can be tricky.
Here are Belle’s pick of the best on the market…
Multi purpose: Bio Oil, £22.90, is often used during pregnancy to help reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. But this oil is not just for the tummy, it can be used on the face to combat uneven skin tones, ageing, and dehydrated skin. The formula combines some of the most beneficial skincare ingredients, including vitamin A and E as well as calendula, lavender, rosemary and chamomile oils, and PurCellin Oil. Buy it from Boots.
Skin corrector: If you suffer from problem skin, try House of Life’s Absolute Facial Corrector Nº20, £49.50. This helps to boost skin nutrition and accelerates repair, while enhancing elasticity, radiance, and firmness. It also helps to minimise the appearance of open pores, age spots, rosacea, acne outbreaks, lines and wrinkles. Best of all, it is a pleasure to apply as the potent frangipani-infused essential oil blend helps to calm your mood while correcting any skin concerns. It’s great for anyone with combination, dry and sensitive skin. Buy it from House Of Life.
Anti ageing: Origins Plantscription Youth-Renewing Face Oil, £40, is a good choice if you’re worried about the effects of ageing. This lightweight oil is fortified with 20 precious oils from around the world. The youth-renewing blend includes argan, sweet almond, sunflower, rose and raspberry oils plus anogeissus helps repair the skin’s barrier and mimic the natural lipid oils lost with age. Buy it from Marks & Spencer
Get The Glow: Discover the skin benefits of green veg with Superfood Facial Oil by Elemis, £36. Packed with the goodness of broccoli, radish and Flax seeds this is a good all-rounder for all skin types. Containing a natural blend of highly concentrated plant-based superfoods it deeply nourishes and hydrates. Anti-oxidant and omega-rich broccoli, flax seed and daikon radish feed the skin for a healthy, radiant glow. Apply before bed and wake up with a healthy glow. Buy it from Elemis.
Budget Buy: The Superdrug Calm Skin De-Stress Balancing Facial Oil is your most affordable option at just £2.99. It calms and soothes skin while nourishing it. After two days of use dry skin can feel relieved and look more balanced. The oil aims to targets the visible signs of stress on the skin. Best of all, it is vegan-friendly and suitable for all skin types. Buy it from Superdrug.