Best face oils of 2021

1 - RMS Beauty: Best overall face oil

It’s virtually impossible to fault RMS Beauty’s Beauty Oil. From the understated bottle to the nutrient-rich oil inside and the incredible effects your skin will feel as soon as you’ve blessed your face with it a few times. Blending all of the best oils for a lightweight yet concentrated finish, this miracle bottle is prepared to fight any and every battle on your behalf. 

A quick application of wildcrafted Brazilian Buriti Oil, firming rosehip and antioxidant-rich jojoba will do the face oil equivalent of brushing all of your worries under the carpet. There are some face oils that hydrate and some face oils that fight the signs of ageing. There are others that promise to balance your complexion. And then there’s this Beauty Oil, which seamlessly does all of the above and then some.

2 - Augustinus Bader: Best luxury face oil

Those days when your hair looks sleek and well maintained, your eyeliner matches perfectly and you’re wearing your favourite outfit? Augustinus Bader’s The Face Oil will bring on the feeling of all of the above happening simultaneously. Throw in a gloriously sunny day, a free coffee from your favourite spot and the last meeting of the day cancelled and you’ll feel a similar sort of glee. This premium face oil might have a higher cost than others but it’s well deserved. 

Combining TFC8 – a complex of amino acids and vitamins – as well as Babassu, Argan, Hazelnut and Karanja oils, it manages to sink deeply into the layers of your skin while feeling almost weightless immediately after application. A quick one-off application has the ability to brighten your day; longer term usage promises to also brighten your skin, reduce pigmentation and promote elasticity.

3 - Honest Beauty: Best value face oil

Face oil might seem like a luxury addition to your toiletry bag but some of the best options come without the scary price tags attached. Enter: Honest Beauty’s Organic Beauty Facial Oil. A mixture of premium quality pure seed and fruit oils including apricot, avocado, jojoba, lavender and lemon peel, this moisture-rich face oil replenishes skin almost immediately without being overbearing or sitting on top of the skin. 

It also comes with a gentle scent of botanicals, infused with a beautiful bouquet of rose, ylang-ylang and clove oils that’s reminiscent of your favourite afternoon at the spa. Better yet: Honest Beauty is also a vegan skincare brand, and this face oil is free of parabens, silicones, paraffins, dyes and synthetic fragrances, which makes it ideal for those with sensitive skin. Add this award-winning bottle into your standard makeup routine for an elevated upgrade without breaking the bank.

4 - Nuori: Best natural face oil

Proving once and for all that it’s possible to inject a burst of moisture into your skin without resorting to unnatural ingredients, the Perfecting Facial Oil by Nuori isn’t an exaggerated name for this product. 

This is a bottle that does it all no matter what sort of skin you might have: its unique formulation means it effortlessly blends in with your skin’s natural lipid balance, whether you have oily or dry skin. Once it’s figured out your skin’s natural level of oil, it works to nourish, hydrate and balance from the inside out. Get into a routine of using this facial oil and expect to start each day feeling a little brighter and fresher, thanks to this oil’s vitamin E and beautiful rosehip scent.