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Best for anti-ageing
Noble Panacea The Absolute Nourishing Lift Oil
“My favourite facial oil for mature skin is Noble Panacea’s The Absolute Nourishing Lift Oil,” says Akrim. “It uses an advanced delivery technology that allows actives to penetrate effectively within a nourishing oil formula. It’s packed with anti-ageing ingredients that leave the skin looking smoother and more radiant.”
Features at a glance
| Size: |
30 dose 18ml |
| Key ingredients: |
Squalane, retinol, hyaluronic acid |
Best for an affordable price
The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane
For something that feels more serum-like than oily, try this from The Ordinary – as recommended by Dr Mahto. Packing pure squalane, it is naturally non-comedogenic while delivering deep hydration. The affordable skincare starwort can also serve your hair too; apply before heat styling for protection and when dry to boost shine.
Features at a glance
| Size: |
30ml |
| Key ingredient: |
Squalane |
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Best for breakout-prone skin
Neal’s Yard Remedies Jojoba Oil
Another favourite of Dr Mahto’s, this pure jojoba oil is equally versatile (think skin, hair and scalp) as well as naturally hydrating. Also non-comedogenic, jojoba oil is known for its similarity to the skin’s natural sebum, meaning it can help regulate excess oil production making it a great option for anyone who’s breakout-prone.
Features at a glance
| Size: |
100ml |
| Key ingredient: |
Jojoba oil |
Best for a decadent experience
Olverum Pure Radiance Facial Oil
For sensory decadence Olverum always delivers, and this luxurious face oil is as satisfying as the brand’s intoxicating Bath Oil. Billed as a gentle alternative to retinol – thanks to its cocktail of cacay oil, bakuchiol and rosehip oil, which target visible signs of skin ageing – it’s a sophisticated addition to a skincare routine.
Features at a glance
| Size: |
30ml |
| Key ingredients: |
Geranium, lavender, cardamom oils; patchouli extract |
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Best for multi-use
La Mer The Renewal Oil
Another multitasker, this decadent oil can be used on the face, body, skin and nails. Deeply hydrating, the light dual-phase formula is quick to absorb, imparting dewy radiance that lasts.
Features at a glance
| Size: |
15ml |
| Key ingredients: |
Miracle Broth™, Meadowfoam seed oil, lime tea concentrate |
Best for boosting radiance
MV SkinTherapy 9 Oil Radiance Tonic
MV SkinTherapy – a brand beloved by Sienna Miller – has a beautiful facial oil “with intrinsically sourced and very high quality ingredients,” notes respected facialist Katharine Mackenzie Paterson of ‘KMP Skin’. Calling out its beautiful scent and texture, it helps her restore vitality to mature clients with parched complexions.
Features at a glance
| Size: |
60ml |
| Key ingredients: |
Organic camellia seed oil, extra virgin avocado oil, bitter orange oil, lavender, rose geranium |
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Best for combination skin
Irene Forte Irene Forte Pistachio Face Oil
Fellow facialist Guendalina Gennari, a.k.a. ‘The Skin Sculpter’, recommends this replenishing oil to her West London clients looking to bolster their skin barrier as the colder climes set in. “It’s an excellent solution for combination skin during the winter months as the last step in the night routine,” she tells us. “It provides deep nourishment without feeling heavy.”
Features at a glance
| Size: |
30ml |
| Key ingredients: |
Pistachio oil, phytomelatonin |
Best for skin softening
Revolution X Sali Hughes Face Blanket Facial Oil
This cocooning concoction combines numerous oils, including olive, apricot kernel, safflower seed, jojoba, strawberry and squalane. Not only comforting, it leaves skin significantly softer and with a long-lasting grease-free glow.
Features at a glance
| Size: |
30ml |
| Key ingredients: |
Squalane, jojoba, safflower seed, apricot kernel, olive, and avocado oils |
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Best for lightweight texture
Sisley Paris Black Rose Precious Face Oil
Boasting five-star reviews across the board, this luxe elixir from Sisley Paris’ celebrated Black Rose range is specifically curated for dry and mature skin types. Surprisingly lightweight, the silky formula replenishes skin while also delivering a toning effect.
Features at a glance
| Size: |
25ml |
| Key ingredients: |
Squalane, prunus domestica seed extract, avocado oil, rose extract |
Best for a relaxing aroma
Wild Source Miracle Oil
A botanical blend packed with essential fatty acids and antioxidants, Wild Source’s Miracle Oil is intended to encourage mindful moments with its essential oil-rich aroma. Beyond the sensory stimulation, it gives a knockout glow, easily turning around a tired complexion.
Features at a glance
| Size: |
50ml |
| Key ingredients: |
Safflower, rosehip, wheatgerm |
Bridget March is the Multiplatform Beauty Birector at Harper’s Bazaar, overseeing all beauty and wellbeing content on the UK website and YouTube channel.
From news and interviews to tutorials and treatment reviews, she answers the beauty questions you’re searching for with expert advice (see the renowned #SkinSchool franchise for evidence), taking deep dives into the latest trends (from polynucleotides to Profhilo), and sharing the products A-listers really use (via the ‘Inside my beauty bag’ video series).
Bridget has written for various brands within the Hearst portfolio and beyond, and was formerly Digital Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan. She lives with her husband and two sons (plus a baby on the way!) in the Cotswolds.
Follow Bridget on Instagram @bridgetmarch
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