This article first appeared in Her World.
Facial oils are awesome. Not only are they chock full of skincare goodness like fatty acids, antioxidants (here are some great antioxidant-infused serums) and omegas, they also help to improve your complexion’s overall health and plumpness, and leave it with a dewy glow. Many of them even have fun, extra benefits to treat issues like inflammation, fine lines, open pores and even breakouts.
However, not everyone is as sold on them as we are, and we totally understand. In humid climates like Singapore where oiliness is already an issue, some facial oils can feel greasy and leave you with a shiny T-zone.
But that doesn’t mean you should discount them all. After all, there are many facial oils that not only get quickly absorbed, but also give your complexion a soft radiance without leaving any stickiness or excess shine. So you don’t have to go by trial and error, we’ve done the groundwork for you and curated a list of nourishing oils that leave your skin with Kpop-star worthy dewiness, minus any greasiness.
Made with naturally derived ingredients, this melts effortlessly into skin to strengthen its protective barrier. It also helps to balance and clarify the complexion, while also improving skin suppleness, firmness (check out this skincare ingredient that gives you firmer skin) and elasticity. Another thing we can’t get enough of is its slightly spicy scent that is both relaxing and revitalising.
Infused with the brand’s iconic Miracle Broth, this healing oil does it all. Great for all skin types, even sensitive ones, it not only helps to repair damage, soothe inflammation, boost radiance and fortify skin’s barrier to prevent moisture, it also has anti-ageing benefits to soften wrinkles, as well as lift and plump.
This can be used on your face, body and even hair, and contains a repair oil complex that provides moisture for up to 24 hours. It instantly softens skin’s texture and improves the appearance of fine lines, and is the perfect SOS treatment.
Made with 100 per cent plant-derived squalane and antioxidant-rich vitamin C, this lightweight oil improves skin suppleness, firmness tone, and texture, while leaving you with a radiant glow. You can even add a few drops of it into your foundation to give your skin an extra boost of hydration.
Lightweight yet ultra lush, this helps rejuvenate and clarify skin, leaving a healthy sheer glow. Made with nourishing plant oils and concentrated plant actives, it immediately gives you a supple, dewy complexion.
This dual-phase oil is designed to nourish both the top and deeper layers of skin. It has lavender essential oil, yuzu seed oil and pure olive oil hydrate, brighten and strengthen skin.
Formulated with ginseng seed oil and a blend of antioxidant-rich oils, like camellia and sesame seed, this anti-ageing facial oil helps to nourish and strengthen skin’s moisture barrier, leaving your complexion glowing and supple. It has a light fruity scent with a hint of ginseng, which helps to soothe the senses.
This helps to immediately up your radiance levels. Just two to three drops a day will help to protect, balance and soothe your skin, all the while working to up your complexion’s luminosity. It is easily absorbs and also contains evening primrose, red raspberry seed oil and ginger root to hydrate and treat.