Face oils have come a long way in recent years. Nowadays, it’s not only possible but easy to find a formula that’s clean, nourishing, packed with botanical actives and free from cheap fillers or fragrance – the perfect antidote to skin that’s dry, stressed or lacking luminosity.
If you’re looking for something new, or have been hesitant to jump on the oil train in fear of congestion or irritation, rest assured you’ll find a complexion-changing formula below. Keep scrolling to shop.
Alpha H Golden Haze Face Oil, $70. SHOP NOW
Just in from Australian brand Alpha H comes Golden Haze Oil, a nourishing but lightweight blend of Watermelon Seed, Jojoba and Camelia Seed Oils to replenish and soothe the skin without heaviness. It also contains Squalane, so it’s beautifully moisturising, and Sandalwood for a delicious scent. Try it if you have normal to dry skin, or are chasing a radiance boost.
Mecca Max DAILY DROP Lightweight Face Oil, $28. SHOP NOW
Simple, restorative and wallet-friendly, this basic oil from Mecca Max is a great all rounder as it nourishes without excessive shine. It has an impressive vitamin profile (think E and C), as well as a lightweight texture to brighten, smooth and restore bounce!
Mutha Face oil, $188. shop now
Coming soon (finally!) to Net-A-Porter’s Australian URL is Mutha, a skincare brand founded by Hope Smith that originated as a balm for soothing pregnancy-affected skin. The original formula quickly became a cult item for everyone, and so the range has grown to include a few facial formulas, including this Oil. A supremely nourishing formula, it’s packed with Vitamin E-rich Tsubaki, Kalahari, Macadamia and anti-inflammatory Borage Seed Oils to soften and illuminate, diminishing the look of fine lines and comforting dry, irritated skin. It’s also scented beautifully with Jasmine, so the application experience is unmatched.
Chanel Sublimage L’EXTRAIT Intensive Repair Oil Concentrate, $754. shop now
Chanel’s latest L’Extrait Intensive Repair Oil Concentrate is a marvel of plant science, not to mention a treat for dry, depleted, mature skin. The serum-oil hybrid is bolstered with polyfractioned Vanilla Planifolia and Swertia (a plant native to the Himalayas) to reduce the look of fine lines and improve the skin’s overall luminosity. Use it alone, or add a few drops to your night cream.
la Mer The Micro Peel Oil, $410. SHOP NOW
If you experience dry skin, or struggle with traditional chemical exfoliants, La Mer’s innovative Micro Peel Oil should be on you to-try list. It’s a face oil categorically (enriched with ingredients like Medowfoam Seed, Jojoba and Sweet Almond), alongside accelerating acids Salicylic, Glycolic and Lactic to gently remove the upper layers of the skin. The resulting benefits are refined pores, minimised congestion and a brighter, more even skin tone.
