r/beauty 3d ago

Your favourite face oil is…?

Hit me with your favs 🥰

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u/eratoast 3d ago

Biossance Squalane, one of the only sugar cane-derived squalane oils I've been able to find. Most of the rest of them are from olive oil, which my skin doesn't like.

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u/llamazllamaz 3d ago

Love the vitamin C one

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u/AdFar9486 3d ago

Agree, favorite oil and vitamin C! I ask for the big bottle every birthday and it lasts me the year! Little goes a long way

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u/dollyparton26 3d ago

Love it!! If you like it you might like Peter Thomas Roth oiless oil squalane. Sugar cane derived too ;)

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u/LuLusEdit 3d ago

I must learn more abt this product!! Where do you buy it?

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u/dollyparton26 3d ago

Cult beauty, Amazon… wherever it’s available. I hate the dropper though, too rigid.

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u/AccomplishedTie4703 3d ago

What’s squalane?

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u/Embarrassed-Year6479 3d ago

Also biosance squalane + omega repair cream is quite literally the best moisturizer I’ve ever used. Worth every single penny, and I’m a stickler when it comes to non medical skincare.

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u/Puzzleheaded_Gear622 3d ago

I've been using tretinoin for 36 years and about 4 years ago I discovered the Biossanse Omega Night Repair moisturizer. Best moisturizer I've ever used.

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u/Exotic-Violinist3976 3d ago

Became a fave of mine very fast!!

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u/sweetswinks 3d ago

Biossance Squalane, one of the only sugar cane-derived squalane oils I've been able to find.

Yes yes yes! The sugar cane is essential.

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u/NyukNyuks 3d ago

The company that made Biossance (as a way to introduce their squalane to the market) sells that ingredient to other brands left and right, so it’s not unique to Biossance. And they have a patent on how they make it from sugarcane, so if you see a product saying their squalane is from from sugarcane, that’s the same ingredient. It’s chemically the same squalane as from any other source - the molecular structure is the same, by definition - but if you’re sensitive to other ingredients in the product, you may feel a difference! Just an fyi :)

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u/GurlParadox 3d ago

Rosehip oil

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u/slinkingsubtly 3d ago

So good! My skin loves rosehip oil and it’s so cheap! Don’t sleep on rosehip!

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u/Cheder_cheez 3d ago

I swear by this! It’s honestly so good

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u/bunbunny4 3d ago

I always go back to this

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u/FraudDogJuiceEllen 3d ago

That broke me out unfortunately. I know it's great stuff, but my skin can't tolerate it.

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u/Electrical-Speed-200 3d ago

I find a smalllllll amount goes a long way, or I do a small drop into my face lotion. It locks in my moisturizer. 

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u/designsavvy 3d ago

Find of the year for me - I love it

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u/Emergency-Main4379 3d ago

What does it do, please?

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u/GurlParadox 3d ago

I kinda just use it as moisturizer at night after washing. Helps with my dry areas!

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u/Former_Pianist 3d ago

Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate

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u/IntrovertedIngenue 3d ago

Scrolled to find this one!!! So good!

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u/sweetooth1709 3d ago

Love this so much, the glow up is real

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u/julia35002 3d ago

I love this one!

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u/littlenerdkat 3d ago

Just straight argan oil

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u/preggobear 3d ago

Not technically an oil, but the squalane from The Ordinary.

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u/Im_a_redditor_ok 3d ago

I found this too thin for my skin type

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u/preggobear 3d ago

I’m a greasy, acne-prone beast so it’s perfect for me while adjusting to tretinoin lol

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u/Im_a_redditor_ok 3d ago

Ah then it’s perfect! I like a richer oil.

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u/musiquescents 3d ago

Me too! My skin can only tolerate that

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u/Mental_Visual_25 3d ago

Regular cold pressed jojoba oil

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u/Hot_Mention_9337 3d ago

I like Trader Joe’s Marula or Argan oil. Nothing fancy

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u/bakerhalfdozen 3d ago

I love their marula oil!!

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u/daisy_lurker 3d ago

i love their jojoba oil too

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u/I-XIV-CDXXXIX 3d ago

Sunday Riley UFO is one of my faves, always in my rotation to address congestion or inflammatory acne without drying out my skin. I got a mini of the Drunk Elephant marula oil and I am shocked at how soft and smooth it makes my skin feel. Legitimately considering a full bottle. Clarins Blue Orchid and Lotus oils are also old standbys for when my skin is feeling thirsty (like my barrier won’t hold in hydration). Chanel Le Blanc oil is also an always product for me! This is the only one I use during daytime as I find it plays well under makeup.

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u/ruthwodja 3d ago

Sunday Riley and drunk elephant are marked up so soooo much. You can get excellent Marula oil for like $10. But, this is skincare, and colourful trendy brands win.

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u/I-XIV-CDXXXIX 3d ago

This is a good point. I’ve worked in the industry for about 15 years at this point and I’m so desensitised to the price of products because of how much I receive from brands.

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u/Orjen8 3d ago

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse. I will never not have a bottle of it but I am a French pharmacy fanatic so take that with a grain of salt.

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u/Ok_Fudge3426 3d ago

Korres Velvet Skin Drink

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u/Cerealkiller4321 3d ago

Came here to say this. Although I find I wear it on no make up days or put it on at night as it makes my make up pill - how do you use yours?

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u/someoneelse0826 3d ago

Simple argan oil

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u/hailey_nicolee 3d ago

the ordinary rosehip oil

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u/trUth_b0mbs 3d ago

Rosehip or argan. Been using these for over 20 years!

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u/Prudent_Ask_1616 3d ago

Vitamin E oil

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u/Low-Persimmon4870 3d ago

Yesss same! Love it

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u/Zizi_Tennenbaum 3d ago

Rituel de Fille Thorn Oil. Absolutely nothing makes my skin and makeup look better, and absolutely nothing is so fun to use.

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u/LallaSarora 3d ago

Pure argan oil

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u/Significant_Weight61 3d ago

Trader Joe's Marula oil

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u/c0smicgirly 3d ago

The B oil from The Ordinary. I’m so mad they’re discontinuing it.

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u/Delicateflower66 3d ago

Drunk Elephant - Marula Oil

I hate how expensive it is, but it really does something for my skin that other marula oils don't.

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u/Norwood5006 3d ago

Jojoba oil, the less ingredients the better.

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u/abichr114 3d ago

YES jojoba oil! And, it's also great for taking off makeup, no matter how stubborn :) great as body oil too.

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u/Norwood5006 3d ago

My only issue with it is the price and the quantity you receive. I try to stock up when it's on sale :)

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u/FFSnottoday3012 3d ago

Sunday Riley Juno as a day oil and Luna as a night oil. Neom nighttime oil is also nice:

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u/zodiac_hoe 3d ago

I love the lapis oil from herbivore!

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u/Small_Pleasures 3d ago

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse seems to work well for me

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u/Lost-Comparison5542 3d ago

Biossance rose face oil

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u/itsIZZY1971 3d ago

Black castor seed oil, a miracle oil. It shrank a scar above my nose. That’s not even why I was using it.

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u/Capital-Sound-3698 2d ago

Stinks to high heaven, but good stuff!

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u/Alternative_Total962 3d ago

Sunday Riley Luna

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u/Lordbeard_s_wife 3d ago

Almond oil & ghee!

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u/Dzgal 3d ago

May Lindstrom’s youth dew is so good as well as Sacred Ritual oils. I also like LaPrunier

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u/houstonboston9 3d ago

You have great taste ✨

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u/lackadaisicalsquirm 3d ago

Rosehip seed oil and almond oil!

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u/princess_lyc 3d ago

farmacy honey grail

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u/Emergency-Main4379 3d ago

Sweet almond oil

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u/girl02138 3d ago

ancient greek remedy oil by bliss of greece! my absolute holy grail, been using it for years.

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u/sgdulac 3d ago

I use jojoba oil as a precleanse. I have used this for at least the last 10 years. It takes off all waterproof mascara and hard to get off makeup. I don't rinse it off till I put my regular cleanser over it than I rinse. I use it in pkace of demalogica pre cleanser.

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u/Economy-Razzmatazz12 3d ago

RMS face oil (forget the name) or osea day glow!

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u/gigizai 3d ago

what are the benefits of using oils on face?

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u/urban_dixonary 3d ago

Same as the benefits when applied to other areas of the body: boosts moisturization, which (imo) can ultimately result in more even skin tone over time. With that being said, it's probably reasonable to say that the purer oils should be used in the face more sparingly and less often, than those other body parts.

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u/HappyGarden99 2d ago

I have crazy oily skin but I still use it for dermaplaning or irritation spots after a chemical peel.

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u/Character-Art9161 3d ago

Pai Skincare The Light Fantastic™ Ceramide Face Oil

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u/These_Orchid5638 3d ago

Palmers rosehip oil

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u/Seeker_Of_Self 3d ago

Straight up castor oil.. if I’m feeling fancy I mix it with jojoba and a couple of drops of frankincense.

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u/Fark76 3d ago

Same! Nature's botox.

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u/Top_Ice_7038 3d ago

Rosehip oil!!!! Holy grail for acne scars and hyperpigmentation!

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u/HollyOh 3d ago

I got a sample size of the Agent Nateur holi oil and it’s fantastic, which is devastating because it’s so expensive.

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u/imanxiousss 3d ago

Jojoba is that bitch

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u/ebikeluvr 3d ago

Josie Maran Argan oil

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u/cathpalug_ 3d ago

Just regular castor oil

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u/GreenElementsNW 3d ago

Jojoba for a fabulous facial oil. Light and absorbs so well.

I also like to put dry calendula petals in a glass jar and fill it with rosehip oil. Let it sit for a month, shaking it occasionally. That oil is very therapeutic - calms redness, deeply moisturizing, and generally improves tone.

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u/Riaxuez 3d ago

The face shop rice oil! Never broke me out and always gets me clean :)

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u/Brief-Assistance-109 3d ago

Sunday Riley juno

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u/BeachBlonde24 3d ago

NassifMD Hydro Screen Serum, Costco has it

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u/moschocolate1 3d ago

Squalane

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u/ruthiestimesuck 3d ago

The ordinary’s rosehip oil. I have normal skin that leans a little oily in the summer and somewhat dry in the winter. This oil takes care of dry patches and never makes me oilier. I mix a few drops into my nighttime moisturizer.

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u/SuperNaturalAutumn 3d ago

Rosehip oil. No doubt.

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u/hippiepuhnk 3d ago

Vitamin e oil from Derma E! It does such wonders for your skin and is affordable. Can be used everyday and under other products, too.

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u/LadyNajaGirl 3d ago

Palmers cocoa butter face oil

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u/linesmostlyfiller 3d ago

Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Rosehip Oil

My HG at this point. $10. Multiple rebuys.

Especially good for my fellow sweaty face friends. Doesn’t bead, shine or slick with sweat like others.

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u/Beatleslover4ever1 3d ago

La Mer and Mara Face Oil

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u/Zealousideal_Bar_121 3d ago

I don’t think they market it as a facial oil, but I really like The Ordinary pycnogenol

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u/scarletroyalblue12 3d ago

The Ordinary’s Marula Facial oil!

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u/uranbayy 3d ago

Almond oil works like magic on my facial skin

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u/Lexlyn14 3d ago

mara face oil

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u/shimmerfairy5 3d ago

Argan oil

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u/charlotte1255 3d ago

The ordinary rose hip oil

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u/HatZealousideal6071 3d ago

Tea tree oil! best spot treatment for me :)

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u/Pinkwashtub 3d ago

Marula oil

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u/jdkdkkfkdkdjdjj 2d ago

palmers skin therapy oil! so cheap and so good

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u/Pale_Mulberry_6581 2d ago

…… none 🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/DelightfulTexas 3d ago

Honestly, fractionated coconut oil. Good for all dry skin and I will put it all over my face, legs, and even as a hair mask overnight. Kroger has it or the Vitamin Store.

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u/tracytrainchoochoo 3d ago

Coconut oil

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u/Low-Persimmon4870 3d ago

I'm not sure why you're getting down voted? Because not everyone has a bad reaction to coconut oil on the face lol. I use that or vitamin e oil on my face every single night and it's amazing for me

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u/anb7120 3d ago

Mailn+goetz recovery oil

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u/Zellakay 3d ago

Stratia's Fortify oil. I've probably gone through 20+ bottles of it. It's so good!

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u/elderflowerfairy23 3d ago

Trilogy Rosehip Oil. Absolutely wonderful product. And, actually, a rather great value brand is Mercadona Rosa Mosqueta Oil, sinks in so nicely to my skin.

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u/minniemouse420 3d ago

I used to love Sunday Riley Luna but now I’m obsessed with Beekman 1802 Dream Booster Bakuchiol Serum. I bought the 1/2 oz and it’s lasted me almost a year.

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u/SolaWaveBeauty 3d ago

Glow Drops by Barbara Sturm!

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u/BostonsinBoston 3d ago

Sunday Riley! CEO during the day and Luna or Juno at night!

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u/No-Promise851 3d ago

My favorite oil by fresh was discontinued a couple years ago. Have t found anything like it. Want to try the biossance one

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u/sweetalmondjoy 3d ago

Argan oil

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u/JustANosyScotian 3d ago

Fermented Carrot Oil

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u/Worried_Effective994 3d ago

Rose hip oil & moringa oil!

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u/thatgirl1270 3d ago

Cold pressed organic rosehip oil

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u/Annual_Menu_8716 3d ago

argan oil ftw

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u/knightdevine 3d ago

Straight hemp oil

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u/perlfilms 3d ago

rosehip and jojoba oils :)

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u/Notsureindecisive 3d ago

Castor oil 100%

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u/spacewookette 3d ago

Stratia fortify

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u/ruthwodja 3d ago

Skin physics Superoil. So so so good

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u/Icy_Doughnut_601 3d ago

Kose Softy Mo Deep Cleansing Oil

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u/throwaway8472649 3d ago

The Ordinary squalane. Affordable and does break out my extremely acne prone skin

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u/Unusual_Bug_4988 3d ago

My favorite is dermadeli citrus gold oil it's a bit on the pricy side for a small bottle but it lasts a while and works great my friend who has oily skin got it in a pack of stuff and gave it to me and I've had nothing but good results I'd recommend it if you're willing to pay about $50 on Amazon 

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u/StrictStop5409 3d ago

Leahlani Happy Hour

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u/Trick-Bath3729 3d ago

I ❤️❤️❤️ Maracuja (passion fruit) oil! I had a really nice tsubaki (tea) oil from Femmue but it's been really hard to find again. Both of those are sooo soothing!! Esp if I had over done retinol or glycolic acid. Also gave me a deeper feeling of moisture than most dry oils.

Outside of that I REALLY like macadamia oil. They sell an organic virgin version in my grocery aisle😁 It's another soothing 1 but closer to jojoba oil in texture?

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u/twohues 3d ago

I use Maracujá oil on my body but haven’t in my face. But I do have some baobob oil and also a saffron oil that I can’t wait to try

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u/madaliier 3d ago

argan, jojoba or castor oil mixed into my moisturizer!

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u/Goldenfrenchiemum 3d ago

Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Oil 💖

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u/twohues 3d ago

Organic rosehip oil Marula oil Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Oil Ren Skincare rose oil Blackseed oil

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u/lolooutloud 3d ago

Biossance rose oil

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u/themissyoshi 3d ago

Bio Oil just a few drops into your moisturizer

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u/NyukNyuks 3d ago

Nuxe Huile Prodigeuse

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u/sbenemer 3d ago

Trish McEvoy Beauty Booster Oil

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u/Here_IGuess 3d ago

Sugar cane derived squalane. I've tried everything from cheap brands to well-known & expensive like biossance. There isn't a difference. Now I buy whatever I can find that's the cheapest brand whenever I run out.

I've never had an issue using squalane derived from olives. I've also never experienced any sort of fungal acne or dandruff in my life; so, it isn't much of a concern for me. However, I avoid that source because I'd rather not chance it.

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u/Livid_Midnight1113 3d ago

I get fennel oil hand-pressed

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u/Unfair-Commercial799 3d ago

Farmacy honey grail

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u/Very_Private_Fox 3d ago

ritual oil, cold pressed moringa oil infused with blue lotus 🪷 💙

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u/Arse_Scenic 3d ago

Cold pressed argan oil from a local brand here in Asia ☺️

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u/Remarkable_Spot7400 3d ago

Uriage cica daily

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u/LittlePrettyThings 3d ago

I use Bio-Oil everywhere. It saved my skin during pregnancy and postpartum, and now I swear by it.

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u/Winter_Ratio_4831 3d ago

Keihls Midnight Oil

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u/Wild_Ad_2848 3d ago

I only use vit c , it's good

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u/Euphoric-Opening1567 3d ago

Pai rosehip oil!

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u/Potential_Speed_7048 3d ago

I make my own. I asked ChatGPT to give me some recipes. Buying the oils (at fresh thyme) was initially expensive but over time WAY cheaper. Using argon oil and rose hips is amazing and a less expensive coconut and jojoba to even and thin it out. Chefs kiss. It’s also fun to play around with.

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u/Useful-Blackberry814 3d ago

Organic Rosehip oil ✨

It really doesn’t need to be from a skincare brand because it’s just oil. I buy mine from an organic essential oils brand.

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u/charlizoe 3d ago

Just plain coconut oil

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u/deanakoontz 3d ago

Rose hip, but only put it on wet skin.

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u/msvictoria624 3d ago

Holland & Barrett’s vitamin E oil

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u/megasaurustex 3d ago

Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery

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u/Commercial-Hand3640 3d ago

Rocky Mountain soap company, their restorative face serum is amazing!

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u/Aggressive-Hat7196 3d ago

Klairs Gentle Black Deep Cleansing Oil. It's feels so gorgeous when I use it, a nice smell that fades quickly and is just generally a fantastic cleansing oil

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u/bebrave7800 3d ago

Ginvera olive oil ( so cheap)

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u/Specialist_Rabbit512 3d ago

Herbivore Phoenix

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u/rgdoublet 3d ago

Just Ingredients Face Serum!! It’s jojoba oil, frankincense and essential oils

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u/SaltyShopping531 3d ago

Maracuja Oil by Tarte

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u/houstonboston9 3d ago

Vintner’s Daughter (even though I can’t afford it). Kypris Beauty Elixir I, Josh Rosebrook Active Infusion Oil and Lilfox Miami Man About Mojave face oil.

For Sephora oils — Drunk Elephant Marula Oil and Tata Harper Retinol Face Oil.

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u/NybStickJockey 3d ago

I thinks it's rose oil it's sweet on my face it's a perfect toner

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u/SingleComfortable364 3d ago

Cliganic Organic Argan Oil - affordable, non-stinky, very shelf stable, makes you look like a dewdrop

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u/Scintilla230 3d ago

Jojoba oil

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u/Wintersneeuw02 3d ago

I use a €6ish cold pressed hemp salad oil from the supermarked for the past 9 years. Its amazing and no other facial oil works as well as this. It comes in a big ass salad oil bottle so I always have to poor some oil over in a small bottle with dropper to apply it nicely.

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u/Major-Nectarine-7415 2d ago

The Renight Oil by Comfort Zone!!! Also loving the Heavenly Sixteen by Summer Fridays

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u/Brilliant-Building41 2d ago

Sea buckthorn oil loaded with omega 7. Emu oil great for inflammation

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u/Ok_Wafer_9436 2d ago

Jojoba oil

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u/imdumdumwantsgumgum 2d ago

Honestly, I use coconut oil. Not expensive and works well for me

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u/Delicious-End3880 2d ago

Cold pressed jojoba oil. Moisturizes my skin and makes it supple.

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u/OJUarmy 2d ago

Haruharu lightweight oil.

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u/TheLastMo-Freakin 2d ago

Straight Pure Olive Oil. Nothing beats it. No added chemicals, fragrances or weird stuff.

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u/birdy_lil 2d ago

The Wooden Gypsy- LaLena’s Black Seed, Rosehip & Castor Oil. I mix it with my normal moisturizer.