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Facial oil

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 11/05/2013 17:07

I've been using the Superdrug Vitamin E oil and really like it, but the bottle is nearly finished. Shall I buy another bottle, or is there another lovely skin oil I could be trying instead? I've used Decleor before but tbh the SD one is probably better (and about a tenth of the price).

Are there any nice mid-priced ones that are worth a go?

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currentlyconfuseddotcom · 11/05/2013 17:20

I've never tried the Superdrug one, but green people is lovely: greenpeople.co.uk/facial-oil-30ml.aspx

Also their hydrating serum is lovely, and a little cheaper. Depends on your price range??

OneLittleLady · 11/05/2013 17:22

I really rate the Superdrug Vit E oil, it's done the world of good for my old acne scars. I've cut down to using it a couple of times a week and it's still helping. It's definitely worth the price you pay for it

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 11/05/2013 17:22

Thanks Currently - I want to be able to buy in a real shop though. Up to about £15 but it would have to be really good, since the SD one is so stupidly cheap!

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sergeantmajor · 11/05/2013 17:32

I love Pai rosehip bio-wotsit oil - lovely!

mrsblakey · 11/05/2013 18:13

boots botanics organic facial oil is good .is under a tenner aswell!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 11/05/2013 18:17

Thanks both. I'll have a look at the BB one - have liked their stuff in the past.

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ZacharyQuack · 12/05/2013 03:06

Trilogy Rosehip Oil is gorgeous, and they also make a new antioxidant version which I've not tried but it has had good reviews.

Olifer · 12/05/2013 07:21

Oils for face? I love oils...but I have never applied those for face...doesn't skin look greasy after a couple of hours in the city.

Superdrug Vitamin E oil seems to be pretty good. I didn't manage to find any negative reviews concerning. www.pissedconsumer.com/browse-reviews/cosmetics.html

QuinnFabray · 12/05/2013 07:54

I only use facial oils at night because of the oily face conundrum ( rarely set foot in a city though!?! as I live on the Isle of Wight! )

I alternate between Clarins Lotus oil and Trilogy Rosehip, although I also use plain old jojoba oil, which is much cheaper and is equally as good, just doesn't smell as nice.

Incidentally, I think the Trilogy Rosehip is much nicer than the Pai one. It doesn't smell so bad (strong) and sinks into the skin much nicer - it seems more refined and soothing.

AntoinetteCosway · 12/05/2013 08:02

Liz Earle Superskin oil is brilliant. (Definitely doesn't make your face oily incidentally.)

mrsmoscow · 12/05/2013 08:06

I love Trilogy Rosehip oil too. Sinks in immediately and I use it in the morning (and night) and put my make up on top. I did think it would make my skin too oily but in fact it has been fine. My skin is so much better- more balanced and fine lines look better. My skin is combination and I don't need any moisturiser over the top. At night I use 2/3 drops and mornings 2 drops.

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Fuckitthatlldo · 12/05/2013 08:54

The Clarins facial oils are good - the lotus is for combination skin, and the blue orchid for dehydrated skin.

Neals Yard rose facial oil is also lovely, very natural, and smells delicious.

I was going to mention Decleor too - I personally really like their balms and oils. I appreciate they're expensive though.

Nehru · 12/05/2013 09:00

A lot if them smell really bad

Lottapianos · 12/05/2013 09:55

I use plain old olive oil at night under moisturiser. Have used Trilogy in the past but didn't rate it at all for my dehydrated skin

Spookey80 · 12/05/2013 11:54

Trilogy rosehip, lovely, sinks in well and doesn't make my skin feel greasy. I can even wear it in the day under makeup if I just use a couple of drops.

Spookey80 · 12/05/2013 11:55

If you have very dry skin you can use a moisturiser over the top at night as well.

paintyourbox · 12/05/2013 12:49

Another vote for Clarins, I only use it at night but my skin looks great!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 12/05/2013 14:16

I only use it at night. Tbh the Vitamin E one is so good that I might just buy that again, though I'm also tempted by Neal's Yard as I really rate their stuff (apart from the handcream, which smells divine but does precisely nowt).

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noddyholder · 12/05/2013 16:01

Neals yard rose

Casmama · 12/05/2013 16:29

this is lovely.

Sh1ney · 12/05/2013 16:30

Clarins Blue Orchid oil is lovely and worth the £30.

JennySense · 12/05/2013 20:58

I use Liz Earle, Trilogy and an organic argan oil. I've also used an Aromatherapy Associates one - rose and frankinsence

Jcee · 12/05/2013 21:54

Have tried the green people one and the clarins ones but I always come back to the superdrug vit e one - It's the best one hands down and so cheap you can buy it and then still treat yourself to something else

Devora · 12/05/2013 22:01

I love facial oils, but haven't actually found one better than the Superdrug Vit E one. And it's stupidly cheap.

Actually, I think the whole range is brilliant - love the hot cloth cleanser, and the day cream. There's just no point buying anything else.