Best Serums & Oils
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Very nice product, really help my skin smooth and the texture is mild and not too strong great for sensitive skin.
Purely Byron The Divine Collection Serum 🏆 2026
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Very nice serum for my combination skin. I’ve seen noticeable improvements since using this daily. Soaks in well & I love it. Show details
Bio-Oil
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I've used Bio-Oil and would like to share my experience. Upon application, I noticed an improvement in skin texture, with my skin appearing smoother… Read more
and exhibiting a subtle radiance. I did not encounter any adverse reactions during the period of use. Notably, the product contributed to a reduction in the appearance of dark spots on my skin.
Gundry MD Polyphenol Dark Spot Diminisher
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I have been using it for 8 months and no change to the spots Show details
Sukin Certified Organic Rose Hip Oil
It makes a big difference in my skin. I love it. Show details
Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil
I have been using this product for years ! – Reasonable price and good effects ! Highly recommend to use everyday Show details
Unbelievable – 49yo female, acne scarring confused skin LOL combo lets say. This Oil is amazing and has made a difference to my skin texture and the healing process… Read more
of my hormonal acne has sped up dramatically. I use it am and pm. Has improved my lips hydration as well. I use this with the moisturizer during the day and with a night cream and vit c for pm. Mix it with my Aveeno body lotion for elbows, knees and feet. I am a product junkie and have tried many products over the years but these days prefer natural products. Have tried other popular brand Rosehip but no thank you I have found my holy grail.
The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
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This product is really great for my sensitive combination skin. I had tried the different brand of Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% for 2 days. It caused… Read more
skin irritation and severe redness. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% doesn’t give irritation at all and balance the ph. This serum clear small pimples on my forehead after used for 2 weeks daily. The main thing is this product is safe to use on my sensitive skin without getting rushes. I tried SO MANY popular brands and currently this one and Clinique back then worked without irritation so far.
Pure Emu Oil
Excellent Product I can't do without! – In 1999, I had a surgery and upon discharge the next day, I googled for a cream that can assist me with healing scar. I contacted the Salesperson of… Read more
Pure Emu Oil by Emu Spirit in the morning (Singapore) and he came to my place on the same day with Pure Emu Oil. I told him of my surgery and he wanted me to start using the oil immediately. His explanation convinced me to try it out. I had the stitches with a bandage and not due to remove for another week. He encouraged me to drop a little oil from the edge of bandage and let the oil to sip through. I was worried at first for infection but he was so persistent that I did follow his instruction that night. Not only the pain subsided, on the day I went to see the doctor to remove the stitches, the healing process was amazing. The surgery line is hardly visible. Now I use Emu oil for everything: oral, ear ache, cooking oil spill, hurt my toe or any hurts, sunburn etc. My nephew calls it God's oil. So am I! My Family members will always have a bottle in their home.
19 years is a long time but I trust it 100%.
The Body Shop Seaweed
Burning sensation – Burns my skin and gave me acne too. Will not buy again
Veldere Rosehip Oil
Wow!!! – The best and cheapest Rosehip oil in my personal opinion. I use rosehip oil religiously prior to getting my shut eye and have found this one to be… Read more
really good because it has all the benefits whilst not being greasy or smelly like some of the others I’ve used in the past. My skin has more glow to it and it’s only been 9 days. I actually started using velderes Rosehip oil after I read all the positive reviews here and wanted to add my own experience with it, I will be sticking with this long term for the results.
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Use a facial scrub before using first time, when I used it was not for me, used a facial scrub the second time and then serum and moisturiser and… Read more
felt much better on my skin. Not saying that this stuff is the bees knees as I wanna give it more time. I can say that face does feel moisturised
ASAP Range
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Don’t have an issue with the actual product but rather the packaging. Using the serums and eye lift the pump stops working making you think it’s… Read more
empty, on removing the lid found to still have plenty which I had to remove with a small spatula. I contacted ASAP directly but only got a generated reply.
Mud Organics Sea Buckthorn Serum
It makes an amazing difference to my skin, small wrinkles around my mouth and chin area have visibley lessened and more than one person has commented… Read more
on my glowing complexion!!!! Just ordered the 100ml bottle so that shows how much I love it!! Thanks, Maxine
Review of Natio skin care routine – I have recently started using Natio products to establish a skin care routine after not having one for a long time. I’m 43 and don’t wear much make… Read more
up. I chose Natio after trying the tester for the smoothing face oil and loving it, however I didn’t get that product as it was sold out.
I am exceedly happy about the effects these products have had on my skin however, I have one major complaint that I’ll discuss below.
The products I’ve been using are listed here. I’m not reviewing them independently because I only use them in conjunction with each other. The combined effect is notably positive on my skin.
Renew roll-on eye serum
Ageless avanced firming serum
Renew line and wrinkle day cream & night cream (separate products)
Ageless rosehip oil cold-pressed
The eye serum roll on is easy to apply but takes a while to soak in compared to the face serum which definitely feels like it’s firming my face. The day and night creams are lovely. The day cream works well under make up.
My first time using facial oil. Compared to the smoothing oil that I tested, the rosehip seems lighter and I apply it mornings (just one squirt) as well as more liberally at night. It makes my skin glow. If I was skipping my night routine I think I would still apply a couple of drops of this. It needs a few minutes to soak in but I still feel it in my skin when I wake up.
Even though I only have one complaint about this range, I feel it’s quite major. I have a sensory processing disorder so I can be quite sensitive to products. The essential oils and fragrances in these products burn my eyes and leave me tears. I’m getting better at applying them. The eye serum is free of these so I apply it first. The facial serum is the biggest culprit and I have to apply it very carefully to keep it far away from my eyes and then not touch my eyes. Because I wear glasses, the “fumes” get concentrated and trapped behind my lenses. I will try the Renew serum next time to see if it better for me.
However, I love the effect of the serum, enough to persevere anyway. I used to use a tinted moisturiser and that was my whole routine. I didn’t see the value in applying three separate products to the same skin. I really feel the serum tightens my skin before I apply the moisturiser. I also feel the oil at the end seals in the moisture and adds a glow.
Price wise, I feel Natio is good value. I paid full price at a pharmacy. I got the Ageless serum because it was $7 less than the Renew serum but I couldn’t tell what the difference was. Now because the “fumes” irritate me I wish I’d paid the extra but i still don’t know what I’d be getting for it.
The reason I got a mix of Ageless and Renew was mostly due to availability. I got the eye cream for the roll on applicator but it takes ages to soak in, maybe a finger squirt would have been better. I like the softness of the skin around my eyes as it’s very delicate but I notice no difference to shadows.
Overall, I will never go back to occasionally applying moisturiser. I’m sold on having the full routine and I am very satisfied with this brand Natio and love the products.
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Silk Oil of Morocco Argan Hair & Skin Treatment – Great product. Have been using this for over 12mnths now and just love it. Using on skin as well now. Its great. Well worth the money and the service from Silk OIl of Morocco. Skin rashes love it too. Show details
Botani Olive Skin Serum
Actually works. Highly recommended – Using this serum, actually noticed difference in my skin. One of the best products I have used. My daughter has acne and used this and saw a great difference in her skin as well. Show details
Software Vitamin C & Ferulic Serum
Beautiful consistency, potent ingredients that work – I've been on the hunt for an affordable Vit C serum that works and I think this is it. Almost bought the Skinceuticals ferulic serum but couldn't… Read more
bring myself to spend $200+ on it. Very glad I found this one as it's a beautiful consistency, not tacky and absorbs into the skin seamlessly. Through consistent use I found it brightened my complexion. I've purchased 3 bottles now and have gifted this to friends and family.
I'm so happy with it – use this toner after cleansing. It makes skin feel very soft and removes the left over cleaner . The toner does not sting, or cause any redness . So gentle on skin
Nurture Nation Rarity Serumdipity
It has brightened my face – This serum smells amazing, it helped my skin, brightened my face and made my pimples disappear! Show details
Love it! – Easily absorbs into my skin, not too runny and it has no horrible smell. So far so good! Show details
The Body Shop Tea Tree
I’ve been using The Body Shop Tea Tree range and it’s been great for keeping my skin clear. It feels refreshing without being too harsh, and I’ve… Read more
noticed fewer breakouts since starting. A little goes a long way, so it lasts too. Really happy with the results, you should try it too.
Rodial Dragon's Blood
Ask first – What some of you have to understand, all skin types are different. Some creams have certain Ingredients that will help you and some won't. That's… Read more
why you need to go to a dermatologist to see what your skin type is. Everyone keeps buying these products without hesitation and then complain about the products. It's your own fault for not asking your doctor first.
I adore this range! – I have fairly sensitive skin, so these products are amazing to use. My skin always feels clean and refreshed (not dried out at all), and I find I… Read more
don't break out as much as I used to. It really does pay to ask the workers what works for you! I used the seaweed range previously, and even though it cleaned up my blackheads and pimples, it caused my skin to get all flakey as it too tough on my skin.
This product is excellent! I’ve been using it for approximately 8 weeks, every night. As recommended I started by using it only 3 nights a week then… Read more
worked my way up to using it every night. My skin texture is firmer and fine lines are less visible. Sunscreen is an absolute must during the day to stop burning.
Eco Tan Glory Oil Day and Night Oil
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I was excited to receive this product, given many good reviews. But it smells like cooking oil and is like putting olive oil on my skin, very heavy… Read more
and greasy. Despite product claims, it is not absorbed quickly. I have tried using less but it's still greasy. Very disappointed and there is no product guarantee, so that is money wasted. I look after my skin, so I can't blame this on my skin condition.
Software Retinol Complex Oil
Best Retinol Oil I've ever used – I bought this as part of the Advanced Aging Set and it's now a vital part of my weekly routine. Some retinols I had used in the past were too… Read more
aggressive on my skin but I found this one made my skin feel firmer and glowing. Agree with other reviewers that it does leave your skin a little oily, but if you apply at night, by morning skin is dewey and clear. Can already see my skin tone improving and darker spots fading. Would highly recommend!
Thin Lizzy Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Feels good on my skin – Just started using this Thin Lizzy Hyaluronic Acid and was a bit worried at first but its very nice and I top it off with the Real face cream. My… Read more
daughter also uses this and I am happy with the results on my older skin. I received a bundle including a gift of lovely perfumes. Really nice and best to buy straight from Thin Lizzy website. Love it.
Sukin Purely Ageless Hydration Elixir
I love it – I have been using Sukin products for many years but when I started to use Sukin Ageless Pro Hydration Elixir I really started to see a difference on… Read more
my 74 year old face. I changed all my other Sukin products to Ageless Pro. I had a dark sunspot on my face near my eye and one day I realised that it had faded. Now 2 years later I can barely see it. All of the fine wrinkles in my face have disappeared, my eyelids have tightened and my skin looks great for my age. All this for an affordable price. I highly recommend it!
Skinstitut Rejuvenate 15 Serum
Helps repair skin & calms redness down after Skin neddling session – Love this product. Repeat purchaser. Absorbs easily and light green texture and smell. Feels fresh and easy to apply. Use to heal my skin cells once… Read more
Ive done skin neddling session to help repair the skin quickly and calm down the redness. Definately reccomended.
What is skin oil?
There are two types of skin oil: the oil that your body naturally produces, called sebum, and externally-sourced oils that come from natural plant-based or chemical sources. These are applied to skin to replenish and hydrate it. Not everyone needs to apply an artificially-introduced skin oil to their face or body.
What are the benefits of facial oil?
If you have oily skin
People with naturally oily skin won’t necessarily benefit from adding more oil to their skin. These people’s bodies produce more sebum than others - particularly on their face, which contains more oil glands than the rest of the body. As a result, adding more oil can make their skin look and feel overly greasy and even make their pores become clogged, or result in break-outs.
If you have dry skin
However, people who have dry, cracked or flaky skin may benefit from the regular use of a skin oil. These people underproduce sebum, which creates a protective barrier on the skin’s surface that, along with lipids, locks in much-needed moisture. Without this sebum, water travels out of the epidermis (the outer layer of skin) before evaporating.
In these cases, an artificially-introduced skin oil can help lock moisture in, by sitting on the topmost layer of skin and preventing moisture from escaping throughout the day or night.
Can I use a skin oil instead of a moisturiser?
If you’re using a skin oil because you have dry skin, you shouldn’t skip the moisturiser. This is because moisturiser is made to be absorbed by the skin. It’s an emollient, which is made to penetrate the skin. On the other hand, oil is an occlusive, which means it sits on top of the skin. The large molecules that make up an oil are too large to be easily absorbed into the skin.
Moisturiser (which can be coupled with a well-chosen serum) provides hydration for the layers of skin under the surface, while a good skin oil completes the job by sealing in that newly-earned moisture.
When to apply skin oil
Oil should be applied to the face as the last step of a skincare routine. Put on toner and moisturiser first, so your skin is hydrated. If you put oil on before moisturiser, the moisture will have no way of penetrating the skin, as the oil will block it. This will cause dry skin to become drier as it won’t have any moisture added to it.
Here are some commonly used skin oils according to the skin concern.
Dry or dehydrated skin
This can be a natural skin type, but it could also be the end-result of a misguided skincare regime. For example, frequently over-exfoliating or using products with salicylic acid (which is drying to skin) can also result in dry and/or dehydrated skin.
- Try these oils: Rosehip oil, argan oil, sunflower oil, maracuja oil, or oils with oleic acid, like avocado and macadamia oils.
Acne-prone, oily skin
If you’re prone to acne or blemishes and your skin is oily, skin oils can help, but should be used with caution, as your skin already produces a fair bit of oil. Apply only a thin layer to blemish-prone areas.
- Try these oils: Jojoba oil, squalane, marula oil, or sea buckthorn oil. All of these are light, non-comedogenic oils that can help with acne-prone skin without bringing more (unwanted) oil to the party.
Avoid sunflower oil, and other comedogenic oils that clog the pores. These include coconut oil and olive oil.
Combination skin
If your skin is sometimes oily, sometimes dry, or somewhere in between, you have combination skin. Your body is likely to produce a healthy amount of sebum. Oils that provide a balancing effect and protect skin from free radicals caused by environmental pollutants can help.
- Try these oils: Marula oil and argan oil.
Sensitive skin
Approach using skin oils with caution. Never apply undiluted essential oils directly to your face (especially tea tree oil) as this will burn skin. Essential oils need to be diluted with a carrier oil first). To be safe, always do a patch test on a small part of your skin (such as on your inner arm) before using an oil on the more sensitive skin of your face.
- Try these oils: Sometimes a good gentle segway (or all-out alternative) to a topical skin oil for sensitive skin is to use a cleansing oil instead. This refers to cleansers that use oils in lower concentrations than those you apply directly to your face. Everyone’s skin is sensitive in different ways, but the following oils may help: marula oil, argan oil, and evening primrose oil and hemp seed oils (both of which contain anti-inflammatory gamma linolenic acid).
Serums
What does face serum do?
A face serum refers to a thin-viscosity liquid or gel that’s applied to the skin with a dropper. It contains highly concentrated active ingredients that target a specific skin concern.
How is a serum different to an oil?
A serum is different from a skin oil for a few reasons. Here are some of them:
- The molecules of a face serum are much smaller than the larger ones found in an oil. This is because a serum is meant to deeply penetrate into the skin, whereas oil sits on the skin’s surface.
- The quantities of active ingredients are also much more potent in serums, which - depending on how your skin responds - can produce quicker results.
- In terms of the order of applying products in your skincare regime, a serum is applied after cleansing and toning. However, a skin oil is applied after moisturiser, to ensure it doesn’t block moisture from reaching the skin.
Do face serums really work?
There are many different types of serums. There are medical-grade formulas, clinically-tested concoctions, and the offerings from everyday beauty brands on the shelves.
Whether a serum works on you depends, most of all, on whether the active ingredients work to treat the skin issue you’re experiencing. Certain ingredients are suitable for specific skin concerns. Ultimately, finding the right match here, in terms of ingredients, is the important thing - more than the ‘status’ of a serum or its price tag.
Types of serums
Anti-aging serums
These can work to encourage collagen production, stimulate skin repair, stop brown spots from forming, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Try these ingredients: Some active ingredients to look out for include Vitamin C, resveratrol, retinol, bakuchiol, niacinamide and antioxidants.
- When to apply: Apply an anti-aging serum at night before you go to bed, as this complements the body’s circadian rhythms when it comes to skin renewal.
Hydrating serums
If your skin is perpetually dry, flaky or tight, a hydrating serum may provide you with the deep moisture that you need.
- Try these ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C, niacinamide, glycolic acid, ceramides.
- When to apply: Apply hydrating serums twice daily, in the morning and before bed. This gives your skin the maximum opportunity to absorb the hydration provided.
Skin-brightening serums
If you have a discoloured skin tone, blotchy or dark patches on your skin, a skin-brightening serum may help even out your skin tone.
- Try these ingredients: Opt for ingredients with antioxidants and pigment-balancing ingredients. These include Vitamin C, glycolic acid, ferulic acid and kojic acid.
- When to apply: Apply a skin-brightening serum in the morning, to receive the full benefits of having brighter skin, more glowing skin.
Skin texture serums
These help improve the overall texture and appearance of the skin. They can also help with improving the overall skin tone, by encouraging the shedding of dull or dead skin cells.
- Try these ingredients: Glycolic acids, antioxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, ferulic acid. These last three ingredients are also helpful to protect against skin damage caused by free radicals (such as pollution and UV light) in the environment.
- When to apply: Apply at the start of the day.
Can I use serum everyday?
This depends on the manufacturer’s directions, and every product is different. However, most serums are safe to wear daily, with some brands recommending that you apply their product twice daily; once in the morning and once at night. If you use a serum daily that works for you, you’re also more likely to see positive results more quickly, when it comes to improving a skin issue.
To make sure daily use is safe, check the combination of skincare products you’re regularly using on your skin. Since serums are intense in terms of the concentrations they use, when added to other strong ingredients in your skincare regime, they can collectively begin to irritate skin. For example, using an an acid-based serum with an acid-based cream can be too much for your skin.
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