15 Best Face Oils for Moisture & Massage (Tested & Reviewed 2024)
Consider your skin type.
Not every oil is right for your skin type, so check the ingredients accordingly (or peek above!). For example, some facial oils are more moisturizing and rich, making them ideal for dry skin types. Based on everything I tested, the best formula I found for dry skin was the U Beauty Super Intensive Face Oil. However, oily and acne-prone skin should look for lightweight oils, like my favorites from Sunday Riley and Herbivore.
If you've got acne-prone skin, you should definitely prioritize face oils with non-comedogenic ingredients. Unfortunately, an oil that clogs my pores could be amazing for you, while something that makes me dewy and plump breaks you out—making it difficult to discern which pore-clogging ingredients to avoid. However, as a baseline, opt for jojoba oil, rosehip seed oil, and argan oil if you're prone to breakouts. Marula oil, coconut oil, and olive oil, on the other hand, are pretty high on the comedogenicity scale, so they can potentially clog your pores.
Research where it's coming from.
When you're deciding on a face oil, make sure that the oil is cold pressed, Dr. Rodney previously told Cosmo. Cold-pressed oils have the most nutrients in them (think of like eating raw veggies versus cooked veggies). FWIW, every single face oil on this list is filled with cold-pressed oils. Generally, opting for a face oil that's a blend of a few different oils is the easiest way to achieve this.
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