There were times when even an idea of using an oil for your face was unacceptable. Each attempt to use any oil resulted in blocked pores, oily t-zone and irritation. Not long time ago there were no face oils, and of course no cruelty free face oils, on the market. The only oil which was suggested to use was an extra virgin olive oil.
Over the past 10 years face oils along with serums, have been true skincare newcomers. Seems like just yesterday no one knew about them, no one though about adding them to a skin care regime, and now it’s hard to imagine our routine without them.
Like with everything in life, you have to find your perfect face oil match. With great variety on the market, it is important do not give up too easily and if a first attempt wasn’t a success. Keep trying and you will be rewarded with glowing, radiant, plump skin when you find the one.
Cruelty Free UK shortlisted 10 cruelty free face oils, some of the oils are widely known and have been crowned with a cult status but some are industry’s best kept secrets, known only to beauty geeks and skin care experts.
Top 10 Cruelty Free Face Oils
1
Kora Organics Noni Oil
Kora Organics is cruelty free and certified by Leaping Bunny
Certified Organic Noni Extract, Rosehip Oil, Pomegranate Oil and Sea Buckthorn Oil combine to create a rich source of antioxidants and essential fatty acids to smooth, nourish and brighten your skin.
koraorganics.com
Available at select retailers and Amazon UK
Learn more about Kora Organics
2
Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil
Pai is cruelty free, vegan and certified by Leaping Bunny
Andean Rosehip Oil is renowned for its skin healing properties. High concentrations of Omegas 3, 6, 7 & 9, plus antioxidant carotenoids help repair and protect the skin against environmental stresses and visible damage.
paiskincare.com
Available at select retailers and Amazon UK
Learn more about Pai
3
Herbivore Lapis Balancing Facial Oil
Herbivore is cruelty free, vegan and certified by PETA and Leaping Bunny
This oil holds a component called Azulene which aids in soothing dry irritated skin, reducing the appearance of redness and balancing skin. Formulated for combination, oily, and blemish-prone skin types or any skin in need of balancing hydration.
herbivorebotanicals.com
Available at select retailers and Amazon UK
Learn more about Herbivore
4
Votary Super Seed Facial Oil
Votary is cruelty free and vegan
Super Seed Facial Oil is made from 22 different seed oils for skin that is sensitive, in hormonal flux or unsettled. Packed with natural, plant-powered goodness, it naturally addresses sensitive skin issues to give you healthy, glowing skin.
votary.co.uk
Available at select retailers and Amazon UK
Learn more about Votary
5
Sunday Riley Juno Hydroactive Cellular Face Oil
Sunday Riley is cruelty free and certified by PETA and Leaping Bunny
Juno gives an instant glow to dehydrated skin by restoring and rehydrating the skin’s natural moisture barrier with a blend of organic, cold-pressed, antioxidant-rich, superfood seed oils.
sundayriley.com
Available at select retailers and Amazon UK
Learn more about Sunday Riley
6
Vintner’s Daughter Active Botanical Serum
Vintner’s Daughter is cruelty free and vegan
Our potent concentration delivers optimal ratios of healing phytonutrients, balancing minerals, free-radical fighting antioxidants, strengthening phytoceramides, nourishing fatty acids, and brightening vitamins to renew, repair, protect, and tone the skin.
vintnersdaughter.com
Available at select retailers
Learn more about Vintner’s Daughter
7
Oskia Restoration Oil
Oskia is cruelty free
A beautiful, delicate blend of nutrients, floral oils & extracts to help restore the skin’s youthful vitality. High tech natural actives and oils, from African Acmella, Lupin, Sea Fennel, Heart Seed Vine, Turmeric, Starflower, Rose Hip Seed & Evening Primrose, help soothe, hydrate and replenish, improving elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine lines for a healthy, radiant complexion.
oskiaskincare.com
Available at select retailers and Amazon UK
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8
Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil
Trilogy is cruelty free and certified by NATRUE
Formulated with pure, cold-pressed rosehip seed oil with a minimum 80% essential fatty acid (omega 3 & 6) and fatty acid content (omega 9), this nourishing pure seed oil helps to reduce the appearance of scars, stretch marks, fine lines and wrinkles.
trilogyproducts.com
Available at select retailers and Amazon UK
Learn more about Trilogy
9
Drunk Elephant Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil
Drunk Elephant is cruelty free and certified by Leaping Bunny
Like rehab for your skin, this wonder-working, luxury facial oil, high in critical antioxidants tocopherol (vitamin E), tochotrienol, antioxidant polyphenols, and rich in omegas 6 and 9, helps to moisturize, rejuvenate and nourish skin while restoring a youthful glow.
drunkelephant.com
Available at select retailers and Amazon UK
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10
Tata Harper Retinoic Nutrient Face Oil
Tata Harper is cruelty free and certified by PETA and Leaping Bunny
Our multi-tasking complex reduces the look of early wrinkles with retinoic acid from rosehip, while vitamins and minerals provide complete skin nourishment for youthful, healthy-looking skin.
tataharperskincare.com
Available at select retailers
Learn more about Tata Harper
If face oil is still not part of your skincare routine it is the right time to try one. With so many excellent cruelty free face oils on the market, you have almost endless options to choose from. You will be rewarded with glowing, radiant, healthy skin.
