The temperatures have dropped, which means it’s officially time to shake up your skincare routine. Colder temperatures mean your skin needs some extra TLC. One of the best ways to combat dryness this season is by adding a facial oil to your skincare arsenal. But don’t let the word “oil” deter you: face oils are an excellent source of nutrients and moisture, even for people with acne-prone and oily skin.
Every formula is different, but what matters most is how you incorporate it into your routine. In skin care, it’s important to use formulas from lightest to heaviest, Dr. Geeta Yadav, board-certified dermatologist and founder FACET Demartology, says. “When you apply face oil depends on the weight of the oil itself. Generally speaking, that means you’d apply an essence before a serum, a serum before a moisturizer, and a moisturizer before a face oil,” she explains. If your oil is lighter than your moisturizer, Dr. Yadav says it’s fine to switch the two.
Once you secure a gentle cleanser, treatment serum, and moisturizing face cream, scroll down for the 17 best facial oils to add to your routine.
1. Neroli Infused Marula Oil.
Irritated skin can find relief in this compact bottle of oil, complete with antioxidants that soothe irritated skin and brighten its appearance.
2. Plum Beauty Oil.
The skincare industry typically looks to citrus fruits (err, vitamin C) for their antioxidant properties, but it’s time we give plum oil the praise it deserves. Le Prunier is one of the brands leading the plum oil movement with a deeply nourishing formula that uses omega fatty acids, vitamin A and E, and more to shield your barrier from damage and dryness.
3. Organic Jojoba Oil.
A classic in the cabinets of many beauty experts, Dr. Geeta Yadav says jojoba oil is great because it’s so lightweight and absorbs easily without seeping into our pores and causing irritation.
4. Pro Remedy Oil.
Renee Rouleau’s line is chock full of skin problem solvers. The Pro Remedy Oil is a great topper for those who use strong actives or have eczema or rosacea.
5. Virgin Marula Luxury Face Oil.
Reach for this oil when your skin is going wild and is in desperate need of a pick-me-up. Adding a few drops to your moisturizer keeps your skin looking plump and glowy.
6. Collagen Super fusion Face Oil.
A flawless makeup look is sometimes contingent on how well the skin is prepped beforehand. Makeup expert Charlotte Tilbury made your prep routine simple by formulating a lightweight oil packed with collagen and vitamins A and E to brighten and smooth the skin.
7. Superberry Hydrate & Glow Oil.
Who knew berries had so many skincare benefits? Acai, goji, and maqui deliver antioxidants, while squalane oil and prickly pear hydrate the skin.
8. The Renewal Oil.
Oil is the easiest technique to fake a glow. Your faux glow will soon turn into a real one thanks to La Mer’s Renewal Oil, which makes your skin more luminous the more you use it.
9. Honey Grail.
Rest assured, your pores are in good hands with Farmacy’s Honey Grail face oil. The super light formula nourishes the skin with buckwheat honey and a blend of oils to address dryness and improve the skin’s barrier.
10. Juno Antioxidant + Super food Face Oil.
For a potent, antioxidant-rich formula, look no further than Sunday Riley’s Juno oil. In addition to delivering super foods directly to the skin, this oil works to address anti-aging effects and build up the skin’ resistant.
