facIAL OIL - SENSITIVE skin

We have created a special category for 2023 with just this single winner, because we know that many women skip right over the mention of ‘FACIAL OIL’ because of sensitivity issues.

We have one friend, in fact, who’s so allergic to essential oils that she goes into anaphylactic shock, when she accidentally encounters them. That’s very extreme – but for others, these highly concentrated plant ingredients can make skin itchy or red or touchy in other ways.

So: we’re delighted to introduce you to this Beauty Bible Gold Award-winning facial oil which is specifically formulated to calm – although testers, as you’ll see from their comments, observed much wider skin benefits.

GOLD AWARD and BEST NATURAL REN Evercalm Barrier Support Elixir

This winner – from REN, who we’ve known and trusted since the very first days of their start-up journey – is specifically designed to ‘reduce the seven signs of sensitivity in seven days’, working to help strengthen and repair the skin barrier from as soon as 30 minutes after application. It’s absolutely fragrance-free, but creates a blend of seven natural oils including Camellia Japonica, Sacha Inchi, meadowfoam seed, rice bran and hemp seed, which are variously packed with lipids and antioxidants, nourishing and soothing. It scored an incredibly impressive 9.1/10 across the 10-strong tester panel, which is an outstanding result.

£44 for 30ml - click to buy 

OUR TESTERS’ COMMENTS:

‘I saw and felt and feel a big difference in my skin after a month. My skin felt great – soft and less stressed. During the hot weather my skin felt less tight and uncomfortable, which surprised me. My face and neck looked more youthful, too – not in a "have you had a face lift?" way, but more in a rested way, like a good holiday’ • ‘I did receive a few "you look well" and "have you been away, you look great" after two to three weeks of use and this was at a time when I was working a lot. I love the oil –so easy to apply and felt soothing after cleansing. Also: not greasy, so I wasn’t concerned about waking up with greasy pillows’ • ‘I was impressed with results about 10 days in, because prior to jumping in the shower in morning my skin looked and felt nice and calm. My skintone became more even and pigmentation marks fading slightly’ • ‘I think my skin is less irritated, less red, more radiant and healthy-looking’ • ‘I started using this oil at night but have found myself morphing more to morning use after moisturising. I apply five drops to my face, neck and décolletage. It is fragrance-free, absorbs quickly and doesn't leave a greasy feel. My skin looks dewy and fresh after use, and redness is much reduced after three months of regular use’ • ‘I have always suffered from dry and tired skin and this has been a game changer; this is the first time I have used a REN skincare product and I was greatly surprised at how good it was. I especially loved how it was not greasy, so lightweight on the skin. It did not clog pores and did not have any adverse effects on my skin like breakouts. After using it my skin feel extremely soft and comfortable’ • ‘I am peri menopausal and my skin can feel hot, tight and irritated and this oil definitely improves this. My skin feels more flexible and less taut’ • ‘I have been told my skin is radiant and that I have a lovely glow. Plus, everyone says I look young for my age – so maybe this is really helping. My skin is dewy, lines are softer and pigmentation seems lighter.’

£44 for 30ml - click to buy