Face Oils for All Skin Types

Each Clarins face treatment oil is formulated with carefully selected plant extracts – in their optimal concentrations — to help rebalance skin that is dehydrated, dry, or combination-to-oily. The art of blending and the quality of our skincare ingredients account for the efficacy of these natural plant concentrates, providing skin with a range of nutritive benefits.

Clarins offers a selection of face oils for every skin type and concern. Our nourishing blends are designed to elevate the senses to a feeling of well-being with their aromatic essences. These sensory-driven formulas melt into the skin without a sticky or greasy after-feel and can be added to your day or night cream. Whether you have younger skin or you’re looking for the best face oils for aging skin, Clarins has you covered.

What is face oil?

A face oil is a skincare essential designed to nourish, protect, and enhance your skin’s natural glow. Made with plant-based oils and botanical extracts, it helps lock in moisture, balance skin, and boost radiance. Face oils absorb beautifully, leaving skin soft and comfortable—never greasy. Whether your skin is dry, oily, or somewhere in between, the right oil can be a game-changer for hydration and glow!

How to use face oil?

Using a face treatment oil is all about technique! Here’s how to get the most out of it:

1. Warm it up – Place a few drops in your palms and gently press your hands together to activate the oil.
2. Press, don’t rub – Lightly press onto your face and neck, focusing on areas that need extra nourishment.
3. Use after moisturizer – Oils help seal in hydration, so apply it after moisturizer or with your moisturizer (before sunscreen in the morning).
4. Mix it up – Add a drop to your foundation for a dewy finish, or blend with your night cream for extra nourishment.

What is the best oil to apply on face?

The best face oil depends on your skin’s needs. Clarins face oils, powered by plant extracts, are suitable for all skin types, so you can easily find the one that works best for your skin.

What are the benefits of face oils?

Generally, the right face oil will:

• Hydrate
• Reduce excessive oil production
• Visibly minimize pores (if needed)
• Leave you looking and feeling completely rejuvenated.

Can you use face oil with any skin type?

Yes, as long as you choose a product designed for your skin type, you will benefit from using facial oils.

Clarins’ beauty experts carefully craft skincare products tailored to the specific needs of every skin type.

Each different skin type needs different properties from a face treatment oil. Find your skin type on this list and take a look at what the best face oil for you should have:

• Dry skin: the best face oils for dehydrated, flaky skin have hydrating properties.
• Oily skin: those with excessive oil production and enlarged pores need mattifying facial oils that reduce oil production.
• Combination skin: if you have oily skin in the T-zone (forehead, nose, and chin) and dry patches elsewhere on the face, you need face oils for combination skin that hydrate and mattify.
• Normal skin: if you don’t have dry or oily skin, you’ll want to maintain your youthful complexion with a regular skincare routine, including hydrating, radiance-boosting facial oils.
• Aging skin: The best face oils for anti-aging deeply hydrate, nourish, and protect with botanicals like hazelnut, rosehip, and argan oil. Rich in antioxidants and omegas, they help maintain radiance and hydration, all while shielding skin from environmental stressors.

Are face oils good for dry skin?

Face oils can smooth, hydrate, and protect your skin, making them ideal for dry skin. Select a hydrating face oil if you're trying to calm, comfort, and soften your skin. The best facial oil for you is Santal Face Treatment Oil with its Sandalwood, Cardamon, and Lavender that soothes dry and extra-dry skin that looks irritated, red, or stressed.

This nourishing formula provides instant relief for dehydrated, flaky skin, bringing balance to your day.

Is face oil good for oily skin?

It may seem counterintuitive, but face oil is actually very helpful for oily skin. People with oily skin tend to use harsh skincare products that actually strip their skin. But the reason your skin overproduces oil in the first place is to increase hydration. Therefore, applying oil to oily skin actually feeds the skin, which, in turn, helps regulate oil production.

You’ll want to opt for a light, non-comedogenic oil with anti-inflammatory properties, such as our Lotus Face Treatment Oil. With Lotus, Rosemary, and Geranium extracts, this purifying formula hydrates, tones, and visibly tightens pores for a refined skin texture. Hazelnut Oil and Vitamin E soften, soothe, and seal in moisture, balancing and purifying your skin.

How and when to apply face oil?

Clarins face treatment oils should be used on clean, makeup-free skin. Morning and/or evening – after removing your makeup and cleansing your skin – smooth a few drops of your chosen oil over the face, neck, and décolleté – avoiding the eye area. For a non-greasy finish, your skin should still be slightly damp. Alternatively, add a few drops of oil to your face moisturizer and apply as usual.

Just a few drops of Clarins’ Face Treatment Oil help hydrate, soften, balance, and smooth your skin, naturally enhancing your beauty.

What is Plant Gold Nutri-Revitalizing Oil Emulsion?

Clarins’ aromaphytocare innovation is a 2-in-1 oil-emulsion moisturizer presented in a unique dual-chamber bottle that combines our best-selling and top-rated Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil with a melting lotion that leaves skin intensely hydrated, nourished, and radiant.

This green beauty innovation — with aromatic Patchouli, Hazelnut, Sweet Almond, Macadamia, and Grape Seed oils — is free of synthetic fragrances, chemical preservatives, and coloring agents. Lightweight, non-oily, and a true comfort for all skin types. For added benefits, massage Plant Gold Oil-Emulsion in using a facial massage tool for noticeably plump, lifted effects.

Why use facial or body oil?

Clarins Face Treatment Oils were developed to complement the actions of our Body Treatment Oils. Formulated with 100% plant extracts, the sensory pleasures of these cleansing oils for the face are felt upon application. A gentle face or body treatment massage with a Clarins oil relieves tension and invigorates skin and senses for moments of pure relaxation.

With the aromatic essences of Geranium, Mint, and Rosemary, our iconic best-selling Tonic Body Treatment Oil is the gentlest way to visibly tone and nourish skin and makes a great gift for new moms and moms-to-be.

How to use face oil for gua sha facial massage

Give yourself a luxury at-home treatment by adding a gua sha face massage to your facial oil application. Gua sha promotes blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, relieving tension for the muscles in the face and improving product absorption. Make sure to use enough oil for slip, and then utilize the gua sha smoothly on your skin for an elevated self-care experience.

How to use facial massage tool for gua sha massage

Once you’ve applied your facial oil and smoothed it into your skin, glide the Precious L'Outil 3-in-1 Facial Massage Tool along the contours of your face – jawline, cheekbones, and brow bones – starting from the center of the face and moving outward. Apply gentle pressure, and do not tug or pull at the skin.

We understand you have a lot of choices when shopping for face treatment oils, and we are proud to offer you a variety of botanical face treatment oils to add to your skincare routine. Over 70 years of thought, care, and research go into every single product we produce. Our formulas blend the best of plant extracts and scientific research to provide the perfect addition to your skincare.

Shop our face oils and other products today and discover the missing necessity to your skincare and self-care routine.