Top 5 vegan face oils for sensitive skin
Face oils are a wonderful addition to your skincare routine… as long as they suit your skin type. If yours is sensitive or easily reactive, here are 5 extra kind, soothing face oils to keep your skin calm and shielded.
PS: check out the ultimate guide to vegan skincare for sensitive skin for more top picks!
Top 5 vegan face oils for sensitive skin
Byoma Hydrating Recovery Oil
This nourishing oil is a real treat for sensitive skin, helping to hydrate, balance and brighten from the very first drop.
Powered by Byoma's Lipid Barrier complex and a blend of nine antioxidant-rich botanical oils like jojoba, rosehip, sunflower and sea buckthorn, it works to strengthen the skin’s natural barrier while keeping it soft and radiant.
The lightweight formula sinks in beautifully without clogging pores, making it suitable for every skin type, even if your skin tends to be oily or easily irritated.
RRP: £13.99 - Find it on Cult Beauty
Pacifica Vegan Ceramide Barrier Facial Oil
Fast absorbing and fragrance-free, this face oil is powered by a plant-based lipid (Ceramide), as well as Sunflower Oil, Calendula and Marshmallow root extract.
These sensitive skin saviours work together to soothe, restore the protective barrier, rehydrate dry patches and even make dull complexions perk up.
The perfect oil if your sensitive skin is also looking a little lacklustre.
RRP: £20 - Find it on Cult Beauty
Gallinée Prebiotic Face Oil
If your skin is on the sensitive side and could do with a little TLC, this prebiotic face oil is worth adding to your routine.
It blends soothing lipids with a nourishing mix of active oils to calm irritation and strengthen your skin’s natural barrier. Squalane keeps skin hydrated without feeling heavy, while a volcanic-sourced prebiotic helps maintain a healthy balance in your skin’s microbiome.
You can use it on its own or mix a few drops with your serum or foundation for a gentle glow that leaves your skin feeling calm, plump and looked-after.
RRP: £35 - Find it on Lookfantastic
Pai The Light Fantastic Face Oil
One of the go-to brand for sensitive and eczema-prone skin, Pai developed this face oil to calm and strengthen stressed out skin.
The formula contains Schisandra plant extract which reduces signs of irritation, Cocoa to calm the skin and a Ceramide Complex to protect the skin’s barrier in the long-term (but it also has an instant plumping effect for a refined complexion).
Ultra light and fragrance-free, this face oil is suitable for the most sensitive skin.
RRP: £44 - Find it on Lookfantastic or Cult Beauty
Tata Harper Bio-Shield Face Oil
Silky and nourishing without being greasy, this oil combines oat ceramides, plant-derived omega fatty acids and natural adaptogens to help strengthen and calm your skin.
The formula deeply hydrates while supporting the skin barrier, making it more resilient overtime and keeping redness & reactions at bay.
It’s definitely a splurge, but for sensitive skin that needs some serious love, it’s worth every penny.
RRP: £115 - Find it on Tata Harper or Cult Beauty
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