Virgin Marula Luxury Facial Oil - Aceite Para La Cara Virgin Marula

Transformed my dry, congested skin

I’ve been struggling with textured, sensitive, congested skin for forever. Lately it’s gotten to the point where any foundation I wear looks awful, including extremely hydrating bb creams and tinted moisturizers. Because of the acne, I’ve always thought I had combination skin, but I also have a sensitive, dry scalp, and lately prewash oils have soothed my scalp brought the life back to my hair again. So I thought maybe my skin is actually dry too and needs oils. After trying this for a week, my skin is already completely transformed and looks like actual skin again. I’m so happy with how my skin is feeling and looking! I use this oil after Fresh soy face wash and before FAB ultra repair cream, and every other night use Paula’s choice toner before the oil to help exfoliate (about two years ago, I simplified my routine a lot to try to give my skin a break). Others may not need a rich moisturizer on top of this like I do. It feels very moisturizing on its own.

Best face oil

I use this after the Drunk Elephant Baby Facial. It soaks right into my skin leaving it radiant. I also use it on elbows and knees for extra moisturizing. It’s not greasy and absorbs quickly.

Great for my oily combination sensitive 44 yo skin

Love this oil! On my fourth bottle. I have sensitive skin that usually reacts to anything natural or fragranced. In winter or when I need some extra moisture, I add a drop or two to my usual moistirizer and it’s amazing. At night I use it with my prescription retinol. I wake up glowing with no peeling or redness.

Slightly comedogenic, broke me out

I understand that skincare is highly individual and that this product may work beautifully for some, but I wish I had done more research before trying it. While marula oil is generally considered low on the comedogenic scale, it’s still higher than I’m comfortable using on my face. Unfortunately, I wasn’t aware of this before trying it. I also found the absorption to be uneven, and it didn’t seal in moisture effectively, which led to breakouts after just a few days. For those with similar concerns, I’d recommend opting for a non-comedogenic, more occlusive product like tallow (I use grass-fed & finished suet, and it has cleared my skin completely) or jojoba oil. Both have worked well for me when applied after essence or moisturizer and have never caused breakouts.

Don’t get this if you have oily skin

I was soo excited to use this but it just didn’t work out. It broke me out and made my skin really oily. So if you have oily skin just please don’t get this.

BUY THIS NOWWWW

loveeeee this product is you have a bad barrier or really dry skin like me when times that your skin gets flakey it will help it is amazing it really improve my skin

Must have in nightly routine. dry/sensitive skin

I first starting using this and didn’t care for it, I thought it made my face to greasy and didn’t sit well on my skin. I let it sit on my shelf for a while until I actually read to ONLY use 1 or 2 drops. I mix 2 drops with an oat serum at night and wake up with soft and glowing skin. I use this nightly now.

Eh

I really wanted to love it. It feels very nice going on and makes your skin feel lovely, until a couple days later when it’s all broken out. Must be a bit too clogging for me.

Another donut special for me!

This stuff is reallly, really nice. I mixed this with the night serum (with the hot pink cap) and I look like a yummy glazed donut! This stuff is the absolute bomb. Highly suggest!

Waste of money, never again will buy.

This product was ok in when I first got it but then I started using it more and then the oil got chunky and gross and I never used it again it’s just a waste of money in my opinion.

Replaceable, Dupe-able

Does not absorb into the skin very quickly, which in this case is good because it almost protects your face through the night. It is too heavy to wear during the day and a little goes a long way. Great for more mature and dry skin (I gave mine to my mom!), but for me this is only worth it when my skin is extremely dry or overly exfoliated. A con about this product not being absorbed is that I think most of it gets wiped on my pillow. The Trader Joes dupe is a better option for me at this point.

You have to close it extra tight so oil won't spil

Great product. But, the bottle sucks. Not great if you don't want to waste product