Skin Care Oils

Moisturizing Face Oil: Nourishing Skincare for Winter

The cold bites, the heat dries out the skin, and your skin suddenly craves a little more softness... This is often when a moisturizing facial oil naturally finds its way back into your routine. Just a few drops are enough to nourish, soften, and envelop your skin in a comforting veil. But you still need to choose the one that’s right for your skin and know how to apply it properly. Follow our guide—we’ll tell you everything you need to know about moisturizing facial oils.

Why Use a Moisturizing Face Oil?

Contrary to what its name suggests, oil does not provide water to the skin—it provides lipids. And that is precisely what makes it so essential. By strengthening the hydrolipidic film, it limits the evaporation of the water naturally present in the epidermis and helps the skin stay hydrated longer. Rich in essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, plant-based facial oils nourish, soften, and restore the skin’s natural suppleness.

Nourish and protect the skin barrier from the cold

In winter, the skin is put to the test: the cold and wind weaken it on the outside, and indoor heating dries out the air. The skin’s barrier—the protective shield that retains moisture—weakens. The result: tight skin, rough patches, and sometimes temporary redness. A nourishing facial oil in winter helps replenish these lost lipids and rebuild a supple protective barrier on the skin’s surface. Comfort returns, and the skin regains its soft texture and rested appearance.

Oil, cream, or serum: What are the differences?

These three approaches are not mutually exclusive; they complement each other. Each has its own role:

• Serum: a lightweight formula, rich in targeted active ingredients, designed to address a specific concern (hydration, dark spots, early wrinkles, etc.). Discover our selection of serums.

• Cream: an emulsion of water and oils that both moisturizes and nourishes—the foundation of any skincare routine. Explore our full selection of moisturizing creams.

• Oil: a 100% lipid-based skincare product that intensely nourishes the skin and helps lock in the moisture provided by other skincare products.

When combined, they provide the skin with everything it needs: water, active ingredients, and lipids.

How do you choose a facial oil based on your skin type?

Not all oils are created equal. Their fatty acid composition, richness, and rate of absorption vary greatly from one vegetable oil to another. The right choice depends first and foremost on your skin’s needs.

Dry or tight skin

Dry skin lacks lipids: it needs a rich, enveloping facial oil that can deeply nourish it. Avocado and marula oils are particularly prized for their creamy texture and powerful nourishing properties. Our Plumping Oil is ideal when the skin lacks both comfort and firmness: it combines these nourishing oils with hyaluronic acid and bakuchiol for softer, smoother skin. To complete your routine, discover our full range of products for dry skin.

Combination or sensitive skin

Combination skin can also benefit from oil: when chosen wisely, a non-greasy facial oil won’t leave a shiny film and can even help the skin find its balance. Opt for light, dry textures, such as hazelnut or jojoba oil, which are known for balancing excess sebum. For sensitive skin, opt for simple formulas with few ingredients.Pai Skincare’s BioRegenerate Oil, made with certified organic wild rose, is a great example: its ingredient list is just a few lines long. 

How do you apply it? The right way, morning or night

This skincare oil is easy to incorporate into your routine, in the morning and/or at night, on clean skin:

1. The right time: Apply your skincare products from the lightest to the richest. Apply the facial oil after the serum and before the cream, or mix it directly into the cream (one to two drops are enough). In the evening, those with dry skin will also appreciate applying it as the final step for a comfortable night’s sleep.

2. The right amount: two to five drops, depending on the oil's richness and your skin's needs. There's no need to use more than that.

3. How to use: Warm the drops between your palms, gently press them onto your face, then massage from the center outward. When applied to skin that is still slightly damp, the oil spreads more easily and absorbs better.

4. Bonus tip: Pair it with a gua sha massage for a truly relaxing experience and a fresher complexion.

In the morning, let it absorb for a few minutes before continuing with your skincare routine or applying makeup.

Discover all Oh My Cream facial oils

Rich oils for dry skin, lightweight textures for combination skin, and regenerating or ultra-gentle formulas for sensitive skin: our selection of facial oils has been designed to meet every need. All are chosen according to our rigorous selection criteria to offer you a clean, natural facial oil that’s as pleasant to use as it is effective. Among them, you’ll find the essentials from our Oh My Cream Skincare brand, designed to get straight to the point with simple, expertly crafted formulas.