Why Facial Oils are Winning in 2018
Out with the old and in with the new - here's a look at the must-have beauty product you never knew you needed.
For the longest time, moisturizers from all over the world have been available to us in the form of white, gooey creams. Whether they’re thick, thin, light or heavy, they’ve become a part of our daily lives.
Not for much longer.
In recent years, we’ve seen a flood of brands launch facial oils.
What are facial oils?
Facial oils essentially offer all the best parts of a moisturizer in a concentrated dosage, designed for easy absorption, deep in the skin where it’s needed most.
So why is everyone flocking to these things like they’re a god-sent anti-aging potion?
For one, their nourishing quality. Most of them are known to reduce tough wrinkle lines from the face, while others set in the skin quicker - making them the perfect primer base for makeup. Injected with more than a couple of herbal oils, many facial oil brands include Vitamin A and Vitamin E to give your skin everything that your average moisturizer can’t.
Here at Catch, home of the best of the best in beauty brands, we’ve chosen three popular facial oils to help answer some of the most burning questions - is this facial oil good for your skin type? Can it help get rid of blemishes?
Let's find out.
1. Aesop Fabulous Face Oil
For over three decades, the Aesop brand has made its name in superlative skin care. Made from the goodness of Juniper Berry, Sweet Almond Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Jasmine Petal and tons of other botanical essentials, the Aesop Fabulous Face Oil is one of our most popular picks. Whipped up in our very own backyard of Melbourne, this fabulous facial oil can be applied directly on to the skin, or in combination with a hydrating cream, serum or gel.
Fans of Aesop love how light the oil feels on their skin and despite the lightness, how the oil delivers a very rich and replenishing feel. A couple of drops used every night before bed has helped people everywhere get rid of dull, congested and patchy skin. Preservative-free, you’ll be relieved to know that this facial oil is made to suit all skin types and more importantly, can be used in all seasons.
2. L'Oréal Extraordinary Oil Age Perfect Facial Oil
A well-known French personal care company, L'Oreal came out with their own line of extraordinary oils aimed to balance skin by moisturizing without causing any greasiness. The Age Perfect Facial Oil is packed full of antioxidants which protects the skin from oxidative stress.
L'Oréal has also managed to squeeze in 8 essential oils into their facial oil, to give your skin exactly what it needs (plus a little bit extra). L'Oréal facial oils are designed for people with sensitive skin, so if you fall into the category then this one’s for you!
3. Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Multi-Effect Perfecting Facial Oil
One of our best-sellers, Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Multi-Effect Perfecting Facial Oil is the ultimate blend of 9 amazing anti-aging oils, along with a dash of Vitamin E to really kick it up a notch.
It’s the Retinol in this facial oil that makes it an excellent antioxidant. With its special formula designed to smooth out any wrinkle lines and prevent premature damage to the skin, our vote goes to Palmer’s as the people's choice for the ultimate anti-aging facial oil.
What’s more? Palmer’s makes sure its products are free from parabens, phthalates and dyes… We’re not exactly sure what any of these are, but we know we don't want them on our faces, so thanks Palmer’s!