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Is Face Oil the Key to Going Makeup-Free This Summer?

Less is more.

By Katie Dickens
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Even those with a ten-step skincare routine may pare things down during summer a.k.a. the less-is-more season rolls around. One simple way to save time is by slathering on a multitasking face oil. These magic elixirs tend to various concerns like a treatment while providing just enough hydration during the sweaty months to allow you to skip moisturizer. Here are some new oils to get you glowing in no time.

1

This Works Stress Check Face Oil

Liquid, Fluid, Text, Teal, Aqua, Turquoise, Font, Cosmetics, Azure, Beauty,

Sure, summer is relaxing for your spirit, but harsh environmental elements are conspiring to seriously stress out your skin. You can reduce the trauma by smoothing on this calming tonic every morning.

$74, beautyhabit.com

2

Saje Cool Spray

Liquid, Fluid, Product, Brown, Bottle, Orange, Peach, Amber, Tan, Bottle cap,

Anyone finding it increasingly difficult to cool off should keep this bracing face and body oil on hand always. A few spritzes of the Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Basil oils provide very necessary chill instantly.

$14.95, saje.com

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3

Oribe Radiant Drops Golden Face Oil

Product, Beauty, Skin, Skin care, Fluid, Water, Liquid, Moisture, Lotion, Cream,

When your skin requires serious saving, this potent blend of 13 (count 'em!) natural oils provides a lifeline by protecting and preventing damage inflicted by pollution, UV rays, and other nasty crap floating around in the air.

$105, spacenk.com

4

Manuka Doctor 24K Gold & Manuka Honey Face Oil

Liquid, Product, Brown, Fluid, Peach, Amber, Bottle, Cosmetics, Orange, Beauty,

In addition to calming skin with chamomile, this oil is infused with subtle golden shimmer that's just the thing to pair with your (faux) tan.

$24.99, manukadoctor.com

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5

Korres Black Pine 3D Sculpting & Firming Sleeping Oil

Water, Product, Beauty, Liquid, Brown, Fluid, Skin care, Beige, Moisture, Personal care,

Wake up looking well rested even if you're far from it with this firming, smoothing and plumping anti-aging treatment that does the (literal) heavy lifting while you snooze.

$68, korresusa.com

6

Kora Organics Noni Glow Face Oil

Water, Product, Beauty, Skin, Fluid, Liquid, Moisture, Skin care, Beige, Lotion,

Is this the secret to Kora founder Miranda Kerr's otherworldly radiance? Who knows. But it's worth slathering on the antioxidant- and fatty-acid-rich blend of noni extract and rosehip, pomegranate and sea buckthorn oils to find out.

$68, sephora.com

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7

Julep Boost Your Radiance Reparative Rosehip Seed Facial Oil

Product, Water, Beauty, Skin, Skin care, Beige, Fluid, Liquid, Moisture, Cream,

If your, uh, natural sheen has made you oil averse, this lightweight, fast-absorbing formula might convince you to reconsider. That's because the rosehip seed oil actually helps control natural oil production to give you a glow that's never greasy.

$36, Nordstrom.com

8

Caudalie Vine[Activ] Overnight Detox Night Oil

Product, Water, Beauty, Liquid, Fluid, Moisture, Plant, Skin care,

Another overnight option that helps you awake looking decidedly less rough, is this lightweight dry oil that detoxifies while you get your beauty sleep (i.e. last night's party won't be written all over your face).

$50, sephora.com

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