Here's How Face Oil Changed The Skincare Game For Me

The word oil can kind of be intimidating when we’re talking about the skin, right? I mean whether your skin is oily or dry, the thought of applying an oil to the face can leave anyone feeling worrisome. I’m here to let you know it isn’t as scary as it seems, in fact, it happened to be the saving grace in my skincare routine that catered to my specific skincare needs. I love mixing a good facial oil in with my moisturizer because it not only leaves a dewy healthy finish on my skin but it adds that bit of moisture and hydration my skin has always needed. I’ve broken it down for you to save you on research. Here are the best facial oils depending on your specific skin type.

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Best Overall: Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil, $40

I don’t use the word favorite a lot when I’m describing products but this hands down is my favorite oil of all time. It’s free of silicones and fragrance and I always get compliments on my skin when I use it.

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Best For Dry Skin: Elemis Superfood Facial Oil, $55

This hydrating oil is so great for those with dry skin. It was formulated with sweet almond and flaxseed oils and leaves the skin feeling refreshed.

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Best For Oily Skin: Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Balancing Oil, $32

This is a great product for those with oily skin because it contains tea tree oil and squalene – both great for keeping breakouts off the face.

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Best For Glowing Skin: Ghost Democracy Softglow Facial Oil, $38

This product does exactly what it claims to do. It adds a stunning glow to the skin. There is cloudberry, cottonseed, and meadowfoam seed oils – all of which are high in antioxidants.