A Guide To Facial Oils: 6 Hero Products and How To Use Them

We’re willing to bet your daily skincare ritual looks something like this: 1) micellar water, 2) facial cleanser, 3) toner, 4) eye cream, 5) moisturizer. If so, kudos for taking care of your skin!

But what about those pesky skin problems that never seem to resolve, no matter how consistent your routine or how many products you’ve tested. Dryness. Blemishes. Scarring. Redness.

Allow us to introduce your new favorite, miracle-working, holy grail skincare staple: facial oil! No matter your skin type, the benefits of applying beauty oil on a regular basis knows no bounds. Ditch those long-standing skin frustrations, and say hello to new levels of hydration, a radiant glow and flawless complexion – all day, every day.

The Perks of Using Facial Oil

1) Moisturize and nourish: Facial oils seal in the hydrating ingredients of a daily moisturizer, while providing added hydration for a long-lasting glow. If you are prone to dry skin, apply one or two drops day and night after moisturizer – once at night for oily skin types.

2) Radiant, all-natural glow: Dehydration, lack of sleep and age all play a role in the amount of natural oil the skin produces. (We’re talking about the good oils - the kind that determine how hydrated and illuminated you appear.) Beauty oils restore moisture and radiance for a head-turning glow.

3) Protect the skin: Facial oils act as an added layer of protection against harmful environmental toxins. Keep blemishes and irritations at bay!

Our 6 Favorite Facial Oils

Skyn Iceland Arctic Face Oil, $35

Balance, revive and rejuvenate. This age-defying, omega-rich face oil replenishes natural moisture while sealing in hydration. Apply daily.

One Love Organics Vitamin B Enzyme Cleansing Oil, $42

Effortlessly remove oil, dirt and toxins while restoring skin's natural moisture barrier and pH balance. Infused with Vitamin B & skin-nourishing enzymes.

Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Oil, $42

Prep skin with this skin-nourishing primer oil for flawless makeup application. The ultra-light, fast-absorbing formula creates a dewy, youthful looking appearance after just one use.

St. Tropez Luxe Tan Face Oil, $35

Achieve a natural, golden glow that lasts for days. This lightweight, non-greasy tanning oil dries quickly and locks in moisture for healthy, radiant skin.

Danessa Myricks Beauty Beauty Oil, $30

Hydrate and smooth to bring forth natural radiance. This luxurious moisturizer features a blend of nine nourishing oils and skin-loving ingredients like squalene and Gold Leaf.

Danessa Myricks Beauty Love & Light Oils, $30

Illuminate skin with this highlighter / beauty oil combo. The lightweight formula hydrates for an unprecedented radiance that lasts. Available in four universal shades (from left to right): Blaze (Golden Bronze); Sunray (Golden Peach); Eternal Flame (Iridescent); Flicker (Silver Pink)


Easily shop our collection of facial oils here.

Have you tried a face oil before? Which are your favorites? Sound off in the comments below!

About Camera Ready Cosmetics

Camera Ready Cosmetics was founded in 2003 by Makeup Artist Mary Erickson. She dreamed of having a pro makeup showroom where artists could play with professional products without the typical makeup store attitude. Today, our team of beauty industry veterans work together to curate the best quality products on the market.

We partner with brands who respect the industry and formulate products for true working artists. You won’t find CRC in high-end malls, and we don't wear matching brush belts. If you want to play with products for a few hours and buy nothing, that's okay...come in and play! Our store is your playground.

Looking for a product we don’t sell? That’s because we have something better. Just ask!


Mallory Hatten
Beauty Editor / Camera Ready Cosmetics


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