Let's talk face oils

[Anonymous]

I use DE Marla oil or Colleen Rothschild Oil No. 9 (which is awesome but often sold out). I use it at night as my last layer. So, my order is:

Cleanser
Serum
Moisturizer
Oil

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I juuuuust discovered face oil. I've always struggled to keep my skin moisturized in winter but avoided face oil because I have combination skin that has historically been pretty acne prone and it seemed like a bad idea.

But I finally tried it this winter after hearing a couple friends raving about it, and I love it! I started with an inexpensive one from Target (Botanics Facial Oil) and it's lovely. Not only is it keeping my skin more nourished but it gives me a nice flush and glow when I apply it so it helps with dullness too. I can wear it on its own or with a tinted CC cream over it and it's a great "no makeup" look. I've had a couple colleagues ask me if I went on a vacation they don't know about because I've got a vacation glow on video calls. I love it.

What do others use? I am going through the bottle I have fast and would be interested in trying something fancier. I'm a bit overwhelmed by the options.

I've been using this same one for a few years! I started with it because I have rosacea and read that I should try something with rosehip oil.

I have tried a few others, but really only like this one. Partly because I am really smell-sensitive and this one is very light in that respect. I had another one that smelled like cooking oil!

[Anonymous]

I am 38 and use Retina-A, but am also a big proponent of argan oil. Esp in the winter. The Trader Joe's version works just fine.

[Anonymous]

Oils are my jam. While bare bones oils from TJ are totally fine (rose hip, marula, jojoba), I don’t mind spending more on “fancy” oils since they go such a long way. My favorites are: biossance rose and vit c oil (medium weight, I use it in the day in winter and at night in summer); herbivore lapis, excellent at soothing during my period or whenever my skin is inflamed; herbivore emerald-VERY moisturizing, use it mostly in winter at night and it is lovely; nuxe dry oil, very nice to seal in moisture.

I use them both in the am and pm. I use a lighter oil in the day, like the biossance or nuxe, and I put sunscreen on top. If I’m going to be outside a lot in winter, I also use another moisturizer (it’s like I hit 40 and my face became the gobi). At night I use a heavier oil-emerald, marula, even the biossance in summer, as my last step. I drip 1-4 drops, warm it in my palms, then gently press into my face. I use a lot of watery toners and serums, and the hydration mixes with the moisture in the oil to make a lovely glowy finish. I will never be without facial oils!!

[Anonymous]

I’ve been adding the Timeless squalane oil to my moisturizer for a few years now, and I love it. Someone here recommended it, and I’m so glad they did.

[Anonymous]

Biossance squalene rose +vit c. Love it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I use a couple from Target. Nourish Organic Pure Hydrating - Apricot & Argan Face Serum or Aura Cacia Organic Rosehip Skin Care Oil. Both are great.

I've also used a rose oil from Trader's Joes but did not like that one as much.

I used to like their rose hip oil but my TJs stopped selling it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Huh. I was skeptical of the concept because "oil" is ususally something I want to avoid on my face. It went exactly as I expected when I tried it. My face just felt like I rubbed oil on it instead of washing it, and felt greasy. Maybe it's because the one I tried was Trader Joes?

You have to look for an oil that is good for oily skins.

[Anonymous]

I love the Timeless Squalane oil - the best. No fragrance, priced well....use it every day and I get complements all the time

[Anonymous]

I love the Burt's Bees oil. I discovered it a few years ago. I order it from Amazon because I can't always find it in the store.

[Anonymous]

Evan Healy’s Chilean rose hip oil mixed with rose jasmine hydrosol.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Huh. I was skeptical of the concept because "oil" is ususally something I want to avoid on my face. It went exactly as I expected when I tried it. My face just felt like I rubbed oil on it instead of washing it, and felt greasy. Maybe it's because the one I tried was Trader Joes?

Mix a few drops of oil and an aqueous liquid to form an emulsion. It goes on the skin like silk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hated the Drunk Elephant but love almost everything from Herbivore. Their Phoenix is a holy grail for a lot of people, but after trying them all I love Emerald. Have the CBD Emerald now and its wonderful.

I'm trying to decide between these two. I use retina-A and could really use more hydration.

What is the differences between them? Does the emerald smell like weed at all?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oils are my jam. While bare bones oils from TJ are totally fine (rose hip, marula, jojoba), I don’t mind spending more on “fancy” oils since they go such a long way. My favorites are: biossance rose and vit c oil (medium weight, I use it in the day in winter and at night in summer); herbivore lapis, excellent at soothing during my period or whenever my skin is inflamed; herbivore emerald-VERY moisturizing, use it mostly in winter at night and it is lovely; nuxe dry oil, very nice to seal in moisture.

I use them both in the am and pm. I use a lighter oil in the day, like the biossance or nuxe, and I put sunscreen on top. If I’m going to be outside a lot in winter, I also use another moisturizer (it’s like I hit 40 and my face became the gobi). At night I use a heavier oil-emerald, marula, even the biossance in summer, as my last step. I drip 1-4 drops, warm it in my palms, then gently press into my face. I use a lot of watery toners and serums, and the hydration mixes with the moisture in the oil to make a lovely glowy finish. I will never be without facial oils!!

Dear Oils-Master: any recs for an early 50s woman with sensitive skin that sometimes has patches of eczema? Are there fragrance free ones out there for sensitive types? I am an oil newby, but I'm wondering if they can help me. For decades I had nice skin that ran oily with only occasional teeny breakouts and now I find myself with very dry skin. I'm having to completely revamp my routine.

[Anonymous]

I use evening primrose oil after trying coconut oil, argan oil and sweet almond oil. I’m mid-40s with dry skin. It only takes a few drops and absorbs quickly, leaving my skin feeling supple and soft. I can put sunscreen and makeup over without feeling too heavy.