Battle of the Beauty Oils

Beauty trends are constantly coming and going. We’ve most recently seen the craze of BB creams sweep the nation, as well as the ever-evolving nail art concepts that have dominated pinboards on social media platforms such as Pinterest and Instagram. So, what is the newest big trend in the beauty world? Beauty oils.

Beauty oils, though derived from several different exotic ingredients, all have the same claim to fame: to replenish skin’s moisture and create a glowing-from-within complexion.

As someone who is always on the run, I value a product that can eliminate several steps in my daily routine. That’s where beauty oils come in. From healing split ends, to moisturizing dry skin, to softening cuticles, beauty oils have truly become a multi-tasking godsend from the beauty world.

There are tons of beauty oils out on the market – both new and old. My personal favorites are the Josie Maran Argan Oil ($48), Bobbi Brown Extra Face Oil (1 oz for $62), and tarte Pure Maracuja Oil (1.7 oz for $46). But are all beauty oils created equally?

One perk of all four of these beauty oils is that they are all formulated without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates – but the Josie Maran Argan Oil and the tarte Pure Maracuja Oil are both 100% natural.

The Josie Maran Argan Oil is vastly rich in vitamin E and contains healthy fatty acids for the skin. Argan oil is not only known to moisturize the skin, but to also heal skin of acne and to aid in anti-aging.

A key benefit of tarte’s Pure Maracuja Oil is vitamin C, which allows skin to appear more radiant and bright. Maracuja is packed with essential fatty acids, which will improve dullness and dryness of the skin.

With a light, pleasing scent reminiscent of a spa-like experience, the Bobbi Brown Extra Face Oil offers an extremely moisturizing feel to the skin. Packed with vitamin E, it softens and protects skin from environmental damage.

All beauty oils mentioned are incredibly moisturizing and lightweight and soak into your skin within just minutes. What I love most about oils is they are incredibly useful due to their multi-functionality.

So, though oils may have different origins and ingredients, it can be agreed that they all effectively do the job of moisturizing skin. Trying any of these beauty oils will make a huge difference in your daily skincare routine. Trust me, your skin will thank me later.

All products mentioned can be purchased through Sephora.

Images Courtesy of Bobbi Brown, tarte and Josie Maran.