Face oil is one of those skincare steps I really look forward to applying.
Typically packed with nourishing ingredients and scented with heavenly aromatherapy fragrances, applying a face oil can bring a touch of spa to your normal skincare routine. The result is spa-like too, leaving your skin with a radiant glow.
While the purpose of face oil is generally to create a moisture barrier on your skin, many oils are formulated with some effective ingredients for added benefits such as brightening, toning and targeting signs of ageing.
11 of The Best Face Oils in 2024
Saya Renew Serum
Saya’s Renew Serum is a lightweight botanical facial oil designed to rejuvenate and restore radiance to the skin. Formulated with bakuchiol, a natural retinol alternative, and a blend of 15 botanicals, including Argan Oil and Kakadu Plum (rich in Vitamin C), this serum promotes collagen production and smooths skin texture. It targets signs of ageing, hyperpigmentation, and scarring, leaving the skin visibly refined and glowing.
- 30mls
- Suitable for all skin types, especially mature skin
- Made with native Australian & certified organic ingredients
- 100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free
- Lightweight oil formula
The Jojoba Company Jojoba Oil
⭐️ beautyheaven Best in Beauty Awards 2023 - Winner
Awarded the best face oil for 2023 in the beautyheaven Best in Beauty Awards, the Jojoba Oil by The Jojoba Company is considered ‘liquid gold’ by beauty lovers.
The Australian Wadi-Wadi Jojoba is extra virgin, cold pressed and filtered 14 times to create a superior concentrated extract. This oil is rich in Omega 6 & 9 fatty acids, and Vitamins A, D, and E, which help to nourish and repair the skin. It is incredibly soothing for dryness, dehydration, redness & irritation.
- 30ml, 85ml and 200ml sizes
- 100% pure Jojoba Oil
- Australian Made
- Can be used on face and body
- Deeply moisturises and nourishes the skin
Go To Skincare Face Hero
With so many amazing facial oils on the market, it’s hard to determine the best face oil of them all, however, Face Hero by Go-To Skincare is a standout. There is a cult following for Face Hero due to it being incredibly nourishing and effective in improving your skin tone and health while also being affordable.
It has a lightweight consistency and is formulated with 10 potent, purposefully selected plant and nut oils. These oils are packed with essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants that penetrate deeply and quickly to hydrate, revive, and brighten the skin.
- 30mls
- Suitable for sensitive skin
- Contains ten potent plant and nut oils
- Absorbs quickly
- Cruelty-Free, Vegan
- Sulphate Free, Paraben Free
Kora Organics Noni Glow
Like the entire KORA range, Noni Glow is formulated with a powerful combination of certified organic ingredients to nourish, brighten, smooth and improve overall skin health and radiance.
Some of the key ingredients include Rosehip for overall skin radiance and health, Pomegranate Oil for calming and regenerative benefits, Jojoba oil for soothing, nourishing and hydration and Noni – a powerful antioxidant to soften, improve skin tone and target fine lines and wrinkles.
- 30ml
- Powerful formulation of natural and organic ingredients
- Made in Australia
- Relaxing Jojoba scent
- Comes in a few different sizes
The Ordinary Rose Hip Seed Oil
At under $20 AUD, this is a really affordable face oil. Don’t let the price fool you – it’s one of the best-rated face oils on the market.
Rosehip Seed Oil is loved by The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton and Goop Girl herself, Gwyneth Paltrow due to the various benefits it provides for the skin. Some of these benefits include protecting the skin, fighting free radical damage and targeting signs of ageing.
The Organic Cold Pressed Rose Hip Oil from The Ordinary is a pure Rosehip Oil that has been carefully processed to lock in the benefits. It works particularly well in improving hyperpigmentation.
- 30ml
- High quality and efficacy, low price
- Certified Organic
- Cold pressed for maximum potency
- Cruelty-Free and Vegan
- Suitable for all skin types including acne-prone
Clarins Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil for Dehydrated Skin
Clarins Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil is a luxurious blend of natural ingredients that helps restore vitality and radiance to dehydrated skin. This oil is enriched with Blue Orchid extract and essential oil Patchouli to tone and revitalise parched skin.
Nourishing Hazelnut oil helps to protect against dehydration, leaving the skin feeling supple and satiny soft without any greasy residue.
- 30ml
- Cruelty-Free, Sulphate Free
- Made from 100% pure plant extracts
- Heavenly scent of Rosewood and Patchouli oils
- Tones and improves complexion
Eco Tan Australia Glory Oil
Eco Tan Australia Glory Oil has a lightweight texture that is ideal for all skin types and helps to reduce the appearance of scars and fine lines. It contains a blend of certified organic and natural ingredients, including Inca Inchi, Acai, and Pumpkin Seed Oils, which are rich in omega fatty acids. This facial oil hydrates the skin and provides antioxidant protection.
- 30ml
- Improves textured skin and fine lines
- Contains a unique blend of super seed oils
- Certified organic
- Vegan and cruelty-free
Ere Perez – Australian Blue Cypress Face Nectar
Ere Perez Australian Blue Cypress Face Nectar is a luxurious face oil that is packed with powerful botanical oils to deliver a lifting glow and dewiness to your skin.
It is infused with Australian blue cypress, camellia, jasmine flower, jojoba, cedar wood, and rice to visibly brighten and lift your complexion. It helps to reduce the visible signs of dehydrated or stressed skin, leaving you with a plump, hydrated and more radiant skin tone.
- 30ml
- Formulated with several nourishing botanical oils
- Quenches dehydrated skin
- Vegan and cruelty-free
Aesop Fabulous Face Oil
Aesop Fabulous Face Oil is a lightweight facial oil designed to balance and replenish normal to combination skin.
It contains purifying, balancing, and skin-softening botanicals, such as Juniper Berry, Ylang Ylang, and Jasmine Petal, that work together to help reduce congestion and dullness.
The gentle floral and herbaceous scent is suitable for all genders and can be used to customise the rest of your hydration routine.
- 25ml
- Australian Made
- Cruelty-Free and Vegan
- Pleasant essential oil scent
What type of oil should I use for my skin type?
Some oils have multiple benefits, making them perfect for targeting different skin types and concerns.
Normal or Combination Skin: Rosehip, Jojoba, Grapeseed, Sweet Almond, Apricot Kernal
Oily Skin: Evening Primrose, Jojoba, Sweet Almond, Grapeseed, Tea Tree
Dehydrated Skin: Rosehip oil, Sweet Almond, Jojoba, Avocado, Apricot Kernal, Macadamia Oil
Mature: Avocado, Rosehip, Evening Primrose. Almond, Argan, Apricot Kernal, Macadamia Oil
Are face oils better than moisturisers?
In short, moisturisers can actually add hydration to your skin — oils cannot. They can lock in moisture, but not add hydration.
