11 best face oils to soothe, soften and nourish skin

An organic buy, this product is free from both essential oils and fragrances, which is especially useful if your skin is prone to irritation. There are only six plant oil ingredients, and these include sweet almond, pumpkin seed, argan and vitamin E.

When releasing product from the glass bottle’s pipette, we were struck by how lavishly soothing the thick formula felt, especially given its affordable price.

We used about three drops and the oil soaked in well while still leaving obvious dewy softness. We noted that it was skin-plumping and minimised any dullness or redness on make-up free days.

This oil strikes the perfect balance between being calming, soothing and promoting hydration, while providing a comforting moment of self-care, too.

This face oil has a light botanical scent, and its plant-extract ingredients include rosewood, patchouli and blue orchid. We have dry skin and found a tiny amount of oil went a long way to soothe and add visible moisture.

Presented in a glass bottle with pipette applicator, the oil consistency is thick and felt enveloping. The product absorbed quickly and easily, without any greasiness.

We saw noticeably glowing skin, which still looked and felt softened and toned after a long day. Plus, our make-up seemed to have extra dewiness – to the point that we noticed a difference on days we went without this oil. It’s fast become our go-to.

Key components of this oil include probiotics and vitamin B3, and it has a slightly sweet scent, which isn’t at all imposing. We popped a few drops onto skin with the bottle’s pipette and noticed how fast the product absorbed while also leaving a slightly sheeny veil. The result was a smooth, balanced complexion.

We saw a couple of dry red patches of skin significantly calmed and could feel improved softness in our face too. Because it’s quite lightweight, we also liked mixing this with our moisturiser or foundation for a faster morning routine.

This organic oil has a thick consistency, which is best applied once a day. We alternated between day and evening doses, depending on how our skin was feeling. It worked well at night when skin is most thirsty, but we also liked the daily boost of nourishment under make-up.

The oil smoothed over skin and felt gently comforting on irritation too. Great for those who like the glass-skin look, there was a lingering glossiness, too.

We saw a noticeable improvement in our redness and inflammation – even more impressive given the bargain price.

A face oil specifically designed for use at night, this skin-soothing blend contains ingredients such as rosehip seed oil, argan oil, chamomile, neroli and vitamin E.

We immediately noticed the rich, botanical scent, and that made using the lightweight oil feel luxurious, too. It’s a bit on the runny side, which made application easy, as a small amount spread across our face and neck before quickly absorbing.

We put the oil on before bed, so it became a pre-sleep ritual for unwinding too. The next morning, we noted hydrated, softened skin. This oil is as appealing for its skincare benefits as it is for its relaxing aroma.

This oil has a dreamy spa-like scent, thanks to its essential oil blend, while key ingredients cover marula oil, sunflower-seed oil, tea-seed oil and evening primrose oil.

The golden-coloured liquid is lightweight, so we found it added a refreshing feel to skin too. At the same time, we noticed an intense moisture boost. This is a comforting skincare layer, which we found calming on sensitive skin.

We took the versatile oil away overnight to use on hair, nails and even as a highlighter over make-up, too.

A brand-new launch from Ole Henriksen, this face oil contains vegan-friendly peptides, vitamin E, elderberry oil, lingonberry oil and cloudberry oil.

The midweight oil felt glossy when applied to our skin, and that velvety-soft finish was a joy to slather on. We noted a mildly sweet but not overpowering scent, which comes from the berry ingredients.

The oil soaked in efficiently and the surface hydration on our face lingered throughout the day too, adding a glow whether we wore make-up or not. We liked popping a few drops in our moisturiser for an extra nourishing fix, too.

The first thing we noticed about this golden-coloured oil is the intoxicating scent, which comes courtesy of ingredients such as cedarwood, ylang ylang, turmeric and mandarin. Additional components cover olive squalane, hemp-seed oil, rosehip oil and grapeseed oil.

Although refreshingly lightweight, we found the formula to feel richly nourishing on our skin. Just a drop or two covered our whole face with ease, and we also saw a noticeable glow. This dewiness added a slight shine initially, however, it really helped with smoothing over any dry skin patches and providing an even base.

This luxe-looking facial oil bottle contains a chia-seed oil formula with sweet almond oil, lipids and vitamin F too. We found the oil to be gentle on sensitive skin and enjoyed how easily it absorbed without any greasiness.

After pressing this product into our skin, we could see a subtle glow, without shine or slippiness. The supple finish also helped a few fine lines look plumped up, thanks to this moisture-barrier boost.

Ideal for use in the morning and before bed, we could detect a sweet, creamy scent during application too. We also liked that the bottle has a pipette top and separate cap.

A face oil that doesn’t leave a glossy or greasy residue, we found it offered a demi-matte finish. Perfect if you’re prone to acne and need to steer clear of anything that could block your pores, this anti-comedogenic formula contains sunflower oils, prickly pear seed, rosehip and vitamin E.

It also includes bakuchiol, which is often referred to as a natural retinol alternative. Because of this ingredient, we felt a slight tingle on application, but we also saw tone balancing and brightening, due to its inclusion, and our skin was smooth and silky soft afterwards.

This vegan-friendly face oil features a plant-derived ingredients list, including noni extract, rosehip oil, pomegranate and sea buckthorn oil.

We found the oil left a visible glow and radiance, and we saw a sheeny layer lingering on skin. This meant we noticed a glossy-looking finish, while also feeling that our skin was soothed and hydrated.

The scent is fresh and light, making application even more appealing. Ideal for daily use, a tiny amount went a long way.