When it comes to facial oils, ultra-nourishing doesn’t have to mean ultra-greasy. These not only have potent anti-ageing, hydrating and rebalancing benefits, but are also super lightweight and fast absorbing.
Watery capsules holding the brand’s key anti-ageing ingredient, Glycanactif complex, are contained within a base of jojoba and rose hip seed oils. The refreshing, light-as-water texture melts into skin with zero shine.
A camellia-based oil with added grapeseed, avocado and sunflower oils to condition and soften. It dispenses as a fine mist, and can be used on the face, body and hair, leaving an almost invisible trace.
An antioxidant-rich oil that promises to strengthen skin’s barrier, it has lady’s thistle – a traditional homeopathic remedy for skin irritation – as well as evening primrose and camellia oils to hydrate and soothe.
A multi-tasking blend of argan, evening primrose, safflower, jojoba and macadamia nut oils, it can be used on the face as a serum, or on the hands, body and hair to soften and moisturise. Bonus points for its relaxing Japanese yuzu fragrance.
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Intensely rich in precious ingredients like rose extract and essential oil, as well as camellia, plum and magnolia oils, it has an ultra-fine texture that leaves a satiny finish with no shine or greasiness.
Use it on its own, or under moisturiser.
With the brand’s signature anti-ageing Retinol 8 complex, this moisturising oil is made of sunflower and canola oils. It works to reduce skin inflammation from external aggressors, as well
as maintain skin’s hydration levels.
The no-frills bottle belies the intensely nourishing blend of rose otto, immortelle, camomile and frankincense essential oils in a base of argan and marula oils. Together, the ingredients work to soothe, protect and firm ageing skin.
Even with rich conditioning ingredients like coconut, evening primrose and jojoba oils, this repairing powerhouse disappears into skin quickly, leaving a soft, velvety finish.
Packed with potent oils such as black cumin seed, camellia and rose hip seed, as well as seven essential oils, including lavender, rosemary and geranium, this anti-ageing daily facial oil melts into skin with a non-greasy finish.
An adapted version of this appeared in Female‘s July 2016 issue.
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