№ 1
Glow 9.4
Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Treatment
Best for premium daily oil
The cult Aesop oil. Lightweight, fragrant, beautifully blended. Worth the price for daily use over five years.
Editorial Ranking · Skincare · 2026
Best Face Oils in Australia (2026)
Face oils tested for absorption, comedogenicity, and barrier benefit. From cult Aesop to Australian indies.
6 products tested
April 2026 editorial visit
5-axis Glow Score
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Full ranking · 1 to 6
Glow's full ranking.
Face oil is the most over-applied product in skincare. Two drops, pressed in damp, is the maximum useful dose. The picks below earn that effort.
№ 2
Glow 9.0
Marula Oil
Best for multi-use luxury
Cold-pressed marula. Use on face, body, hair, cuticles. Holds in any climate, doesn't oxidise quickly.
№ 3
Glow 9.1
Squalane
Best for daily budget
100% plant-derived squalane. Non-comedogenic, fragrance-free. The category benchmark for the price of a coffee.
№ 4
Glow 8.5
Crystal Clarity Body Oil
Best for australian + budget
Australian-made, sustainable, multi-use. The right choice for face + body double-duty on a budget.
№ 5
Glow 8.8
Cellular Revitalising Oil
Best for premium australian
Australian luxury formulation. Premium pricing for the brand and the bottle. The result is solid but not category-leading.
№ 6
Glow 8.6
Midnight Recovery Concentrate
Best for overnight repair
Cult Kiehl's overnight oil. Lavender-led fragrance — patch test if reactive. Strong night-time barrier support.
Frequently asked
Common questions.
Should I apply face oil to wet or dry skin?
Damp. Apply to skin still wet from toner or serum, two drops, press in. On dry skin, oil sits on the surface and pills.
Can oily skin use face oil?
Yes, with squalane or jojoba (closest to natural sebum). Avoid coconut, palm, or cocoa butter — these are comedogenic for most oily-skin types.
Should I use oil before or after moisturiser?
Generally after. Oil is the largest molecule in your routine; everything else gets locked in below it. Reverse only if you need extra hydration.
Are face oils worth the premium pricing?
Sometimes. The Ordinary's squalane delivers 80% of the benefit. Aesop and Drunk Elephant earn the premium for blend complexity and texture.
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