17 of the best oils to add to your skincare routine

Facial oils have a huge wealth of uses and should be part of your skincare routine.

Use them at night, in the morning, to treat dry skin, to treat acne, as an anti-aging tool – different oils have different uses.

But there will be a perfect oil to suit your needs – even if you have oily or spot-prone skin.

We took a look at some of the best oils on the market and broke it down to help you decide which oil will provide the most benefits for your skin.

The best face oil for anti-ageing

Keep those fine lines and wrinkles at bay, plump your skin for a youthful glow with these oils.

This cold-pressed oil is clinically proven to reduce the signs of ageing and offers brilliant antioxidant benefits.

This non-greasy serum-in-oil replenishes and recharges skin with moisture overnight to leave you looking rested and youthful.

This potent blend of 100% nature-derived vitamin A, pro vitamin A and Retinoid Analogue that helps to combat the appearance of wrinkles, imperfections and age spots.

This oil is rich in fatty acids and will improve the tone and texture of the skin.

The best face oil for oily skin

Yes, you can use face oils on oily skin. Even if it feels counter-intuitive. You just have to choose the right products.

This night oil combines retinol and salicylic acid into one skin-soothing formula that helps reduce visible signs of premature skin aging and clear breakouts.

This oil is not cheap, but it helps to boost circulation and normalise sebum in the skin.

Daikon radish in this formula easily absorbs into the skin to deeply nourish from the inside out. Skin is left feeling soft, smooth and supple.

This luxurious, lightweight facial treatment can be used day or night to keep skin hydrated.

The best face oil for dry skin

Feed thirsty skin with these long-lasting, hydrating oils.

This concentrated blend delivers deep and intense hydration for the skin.

This budget-friendly oil is a potent mix of essential fatty acids and vitamins to help hydrate the skin.

This powerful blend contains nutrients your skin needs to achieve and maintain optimum health including 80% essential fatty acids.

The best face oil for sensitive skin

Sensitive skin needs carefully selected products and a gentle touch.

This oil is sourced via supercritical extraction, which is a more expensive but gentler process than cold-pressing.

This ultra-moisturising formula encourages the natural cell renewal process.

This night oil works to hydrate and soothe dull and dehydrated skin promoting a luminous, dewy and radiant glow.

The best face oils for acne

Struggle with blemishes and spots? Try these oils to help beat breakouts for good.

Another pricey one, but if you can afford it, this oil aims to banish blemish-causing bacteria and stop infection from spreading.

This silky oil helps to calm redness, hydrate dry skin, treat scars and burns, brighten skin, and regenerate damaged tissue.

This treatment helps to regenerate skin cells while you sleep, banishes bacteria and reduces inflammation.

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