If you caught this post by Felicia, you know that the beauty industry is currently obsessed with face oils, and with good reason. I have tried several oils over the years and only a few of them have really stuck. I find that I tend to use oils during the day mostly in the cooler months because they give the skin a boost and a bit more protection when the temperature gets frigid. Otherwise, I use oils at night. I recently went through my beauty closet and pulled out the face oils that I think are worth trying. Here goes:
Dermalogica Pre Cleanse
When used correctly Dermalogica Pre Cleanse loosens every stitch of makeup on the face and prepares it to be washed away by your cleanser. It is effective, yet gentle enough to rub over lids and lashes to loosen even waterproof makeup. Dermalogica Pre Cleanse contains ricebran, olive, kukui and apricot oils, vitamin E, essential oils among other ingredients and works wonders to lift the grime from your face preparing it for a more deep down clean. $37
Mario Badescu Rose Hip Nourishing Oil
Though labelled as an oil, this product is oil free. Propylene glycol and glycerin gives this product slip that is reminiscent of a dry oil but it disappears in the skin leaving no greasy residue behind. The Rose Hip extract in this oil makes it rich in vitamin C, a natural antioxidant, it also has some antiseptic properties. If you are skeptical about using oils, Mario Badescu Rose Hip Nourishing Oil is a good place to start. $20
Clarins Santal Face Treatment Oil
This product contains several botanical oils and extracts including sandalwood, cardamon, lavender and hazelnut. Though formulated for dry and extra dry skin, on super cold days and nights it helps to layer this under a moisturizer. On its own and when used as directed, Clarins Santal Face Treatment Oil soothes and comforts dry, irritated or stressed skin, as well as reduces redness and helps prevent moisture loss. $52
L’Oreal Age Perfect Glow Renewal
This oil smells amazing! It is formulated by adding 8 essential oils and other botanical oils and extracts to Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, a derivative of coconut oil. It has a silky feel and disappears into damp skin leaving no greasy residue at all. If you are new to facial oils or have oily skin, this oil is the perfect place for you to start. When used as directed, L’Oreal Age Perfect Glow Renewal restore skin’s youthful glow by deeply nourishing and replenishes dull, dry skin. $24.99
Colbert MD Illumino Face Oil
This has a similar feel to the L’Oreal Age Perfect Glow Renewal because it also uses Caprylic Capric Triglyceride as its base and carrier for the active botanicals. Colbert MD Illumino Face Oil is formulated as “an instantly soothing face oil that improves skin’s overall tone, texture and glow.” The botanicals include: borage seed Oil to aid in cell repair, yangu oil to improve elasticity, marula oil to prevent moisture loss and argan oil, a vitamin rich antioxidant. $138
TIP: If you are shopping for an oil and and you want something light, look for a product where the first ingredient is Caprylic Capric Triglyceride. It is a great base for facial oils and acts as a vehicle to deliver other actives to the skin. Also, remember that you can’t moisturize without water or water like substance, so for best results, apply your oils on damp skin either immediately after washing and lightly drying or after toning the skin.
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