If you haven’t used Bettyquette face oils before, you might be wondering,
“Should I use face oil before or after moisturiser?”
The short answer is before.
The long answer is, well, long. Here goes.
Applying your skin care products
As a general rule, skin care products should be applied from lightest to heaviest consistency.
Oils have a small molecular structure that easily penetrates the skin.
This means they’re fast absorbing and love to sink into the skin, rather than sitting on the surface.
Our face oils contain nothing but natural plant based oils. There are no fillers, no preservatives, no parabens, no SLS, no nasties in any of our products. This means they’re lightweight, hydrating and nourishing.
Face oils also form a protective barrier and should be applied before thicker creams, moisturisers and/or sunscreens. Lighter ingredients won’t be able to sink in once you layer on oil.
Apply your face oil first – before your moisturiser – and it will absorb quickly and deeply, leaving a smooth and non greasy finish.
How to apply your face oil
Detailed instructions and product information can be found on both the GET UP AND GLOW® (day oil) and SLEEP ON IT® (night oil) product pages, but here is the best way to apply your new favourite face oil:
- Apply 3-4 drops into the palm of your hand. Rub hands together to warm oil slightly.
- Gently apply the oil onto your freshly cleansed face and neck preferably before any other product is used, remembering the lightest to heaviest consistency rule. If you use a serum or any other product that is lighter than our face oil blend, apply it first.
- Continue with your usual skincare and makeup routine and you’re good to glow and/or sleep on it!
Do I need to use a moisturiser?
That’s up to you and what you think your skin needs.
My skin feels hydrated and nourished when I apply roughly 1/2 a dropper of Bettyquette face oils to my face and neck.
I don’t use a moisturiser anymore – just Get Up And Glow or Sleep On It every morning and night – however many of our customers also use a moisturiser. Some even combine a few drops of face oil with their moisturiser. It really is up to you and your skin.
In summary –
Face oil before moisturiser. Too easy!
Why do you say use an oil on your face first before other products, and most other websites say use it last after your moisturiser??? I am v. confused. I use retinol at night, so would the oil prevent the best use of that serum.
Hi Cheryl. The reason for applying face oils before moisturiser is explained at the beginning of the blog post. To clarify, skin care products should be applied from lightest consistency to heaviest. Our face oils contain nothing but plant based oils – there are no fillers, no preservatives, no sulphates, no parabens etc in any of our products. This makes them lightweight yet extremely hydrating, which is why we recommend applying them first. I hope that information helps.