Find Your Perfect Skincare Pairing
Face oils are enjoying a well-deserved moment in the spotlight. Once a niche category, oils are now a staple in many skincare rituals, celebrated for their natural potency and transformative results. At Jurlique, we have honed our face oil expertise through decades of botanical mastery and a commitment to creating powerful, nature-based formulations.
As popularity grows, so does confusion around whether to choose a face oil or a cream—or if both are necessary. Join us as we clarify the differences and explore the unique benefits of each.
The Difference Between Face Oils and Face Creams
Face oils and moisturisers each serve unique yet complementary roles in a skincare ritual, offering distinct benefits tailored to your skin's needs.
With a lightweight, silky texture, face oils absorb quickly into the skin. Rich with farm-grown actives, face oils deliver targeted benefits from elasticity and firmness to enhanced glow and brighter skin. A few drops pressed gently into the skin can deliver powerful results.
Face creams, on the other hand, have a thicker, richer consistency and feature a combination of water, oils, and emulsifiers. They are formulated to penetrate the skin's outer layers, forming a protective layer that gradually absorbs and hydrates the skin's moisture barrier.
When to Use Face Oils
Each face oil is tailored to suit your unique skin needs and can fit seamlessly into your morning and evening skincare ritual. Apply a few drops of Rare Rose Face Oil to hydrate skin and restore your natural glow. Incorporate Herbal Recovery Face Oil into your daily ritual for firmer, brighter skin. Reduce visible signs of ageing with our Purely Age-Defying Firming Face Oil, and soothe and reinforce sensitive skin with Calendula Face Oil.
Face oils offer versatility and can be used at different points in your skincare ritual. After cleansing, try our 8+2 Mix & Glow ritual by blending 8 drops of Activating Water Essence+ with 2 drops of your chosen face oil to help maximise benefits. Alternatively, apply as the final step in your ritual, or mix a few drops into your moisturiser for an extra hydration boost.
When to Use Face Creams
Moisturisers are an essential part of maintaining healthy-looking skin and a well-hydrated skin moisture barrier. Since oils can penetrate moisturisers, start with your favourite Jurlique moisturiser before applying face oils, or mix a few drops of oil into your moisturiser for an extra boost. This will help hydrate and lock in moisture.
Our Rare Rose Cream slowly releases moisture over 24 hours, while our Herbal Recovery Cream instantly hydrates and restores vitality. Nutri-Define Supreme Restorative Rich Cream targets advanced signs of ageing, and our Calendula Cream offers comforting care for sensitive skin.
Can I Use Both? Absolutely!
For many, the best results come from using both face oils and creams together. This combination offers a holistic approach to skincare, ensuring your skin is nourished and radiant. Embrace the power of both, and let your skin's unique needs guide your choices.
