Facial Oils

Shop Facial Oils for Soft, Glowing Skin

A good face oil does one job well. It seals in moisture and leaves skin looking soft rather than shiny. This range runs from single-ingredient oils to blends made for a dewy finish, so whether you want the best face oil for dry skin or a light beauty oil that will not feel heavy, there is something to try. Oils mostly hold in moisture rather than add it, which is why they work best over a serum or moisturiser. Adore Beauty is an official stockist of the brands in this range.

How to Choose the Best Facial Oil for Your Skin Type

Match the oil to your skin, not the trend. The best oil for face use is the one your skin tolerates and you will actually use. Dry skin usually does well with richer oils, and our skincare for dry skin edit is a good place to build the rest of your routine. Oily and combination skin can use face oils too. Pick a lighter one, use a few drops, and see skincare for oily skin for what to pair it with. Skin makes less oil as we age, so the best face oil for mature skin is often a richer plant oil such as rosehip or marula, applied over a serum at night. If you want to start simple, The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil is a single-ingredient option. The Alpha-H Golden Haze Face Oil is a blend made for a glow, and the KORA Organics Noni Glow Face Oil is another to compare.

How to Use Face Oil in Your Routine

Apply it after cleansing and any serum. Warm two or three drops between your palms and press them in, or mix a drop into your moisturiser. A few drops do more than a heavy hand. Do not confuse a facial oil with cleansing oils, which are made to be rinsed off. In the morning, finish with sunscreen. Give a new oil a couple of weeks before deciding whether it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Facial Oils