The good oil
A few small drops may be all you need to re-energise your beauty routine.
A change of season often prompts a change in our skin, so with the onset of cooler days, let’s look at ways to keep the glow of summer lasting that little bit longer. A good facial oil may provide just the magic you’re looking for, preventing dehydration and helping keep the moisture in.
OHbaby! make-up artist Nessa Warne is a tried and true convert. “I love to prep my client’s skin with rosehip oil before I start a make-up,” she says. “A little goes a long way and it’s great for my 30+ clients who find they can get away with a little more of a dewy look that gives a more youthful appearance.”
Nessa also recommends using rosehip oil as a night cream, or by mixing a few drops into your existing overnight moisturiser. And if your foundation is a little thick or dries on your skin accentuating wrinkles, try adding a couple of drops of oil in a dish and using it to dilute your foundation a touch.
You can even use a gentle oil as a make-up remover as the oil emulsifies to break-down the hard-to-remove make-up, even waterproof mascara.
And Nessa has another secret to share: “Sometimes I dab a little oil on my fingertips and pop some on over my makeup as a highlighter on the brow bone, top of the cheek bones and cupid’s bow.” The key is not to over do it. As with many things in life less is more.
See six of the best facial oils...
Bio-Oil (60ml)
RRP$20.45, from pharmacies, Farmers and supermarkets
It’s very likely you have a bottle of Bio-Oil floating around for use on your stretchmarks or possibly scars. If so, why not share the love by massaging a few drops on your face morning and night?
Weleda Wild Rose Smoothing Intensive Facial Oil (30 capsules)
RRP$43.90, weleda.co.nz
A weekly beauty treatment best suited for those on the other side of 40. Open up the tub of capsules and the bouquet of roses is intoxicating, and surprisingly, but not off-puttingly, reminescent of Grandma.
Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil (45ml)
RRP$39.90, trilogy.co.nz
Back in 2002 local brand Trilogy kicked off a huge revolution in beauty as it introduced NZ and the rest of the world, to the amazing properties of organic rosehip oil. A deserved fan favourite for all the family.
Manuka Doctor Brightening Facial Oil (30ml)
RRP$29.95, from Life and Unichem pharmacies
The skin healing properties of manuka have long been touted and we were not disappointed with the results from the newest product from Manuka Doctor. The dropper makes it easy to control the amount you use.
Rosehip by essano Certified Organic Rosehip Oil (45ml)
RRP$34.99, from Countdown and New World
Perhaps most similar to Trilogy as it’s all about the power-packed rosehip oil. Online reviews show users evenly split as to whether they prefer Trilogy or Essano, but those who are converts heap on the praise.
Lipidol Overnight Oil (50ml)
RRP$9.95, from Farmers
A nice, fresh scent. It feels oilier on the skin than some of the others, but because it’s an overnight treatment you can rest easy knowing it’s working hard while you sleep.
A few small drops may be all you need to re-energise your beauty routine.
A change of season often prompts a change in our skin, so with the onset of cooler days, let’s look at ways to keep the glow of summer lasting that little bit longer. A good facial oil may provide just the magic you’re looking for, preventing dehydration and helping keep the moisture in.
OHbaby! make-up artist Nessa Warne is a tried and true convert. “I love to prep my client’s skin with rosehip oil before I start a make-up,” she says. “A little goes a long way and it’s great for my 30+ clients who find they can get away with a little more of a dewy look that gives a more youthful appearance.”
Nessa also recommends using rosehip oil as a night cream, or by mixing a few drops into your existing overnight moisturiser. And if your foundation is a little thick or dries on your skin accentuating wrinkles, try adding a couple of drops of oil in a dish and using it to dilute your foundation a touch.
You can even use a gentle oil as a make-up remover as the oil emulsifies to break-down the hard-to-remove make-up, even waterproof mascara.
And Nessa has another secret to share: “Sometimes I dab a little oil on my fingertips and pop some on over my makeup as a highlighter on the brow bone, top of the cheek bones and cupid’s bow.” The key is not to over do it. As with many things in life less is more.
See six of the best facial oils...
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