37 Winter Skincare Essentials We Swear By

Our favorite over the counter beauty supply oils are Almond, Argan, and Sunflower. These oils actually regulate the oil production in your skin by hydrating and penetrating the surface to infuse key nutrients. It is very important  to exfoliate your skin weekly so that oils can penetrate better. If you have really oily skin, exfoliate gently before each use so the oil can get into your pores quicker and easier. 

We've tried dozens of oils on the market searching for the perfect one for our skin type (combination) I guess you can call us oil fiends because we've tried and tested over 30 different oils. While everyone' skin is different, we've combined a list of universal oils that are not only top rated, but tried and true products that we use every day. 

Let's start with the Biossance Squalane Oil - this oil is weightless and therefore soaks into our skin in minutes. Squalane oil is our go-to before summer, when we are experiencing dryness under our eyes and around our lips, causing crepe-like wrinkles. Squalane is a 100% saturated oil, meaning it doesn't oxidize quickly after opening the package and won't harm our skin in the sunlight. It's naturally antibiotic and the lightest oil we've ever tried. 

Disclosure: While face oils maintain moisture, they don't create it. Apply oils after moisturizer, and wait at least 15 minutes between applying them. 

Guerlain Abeille Royale Youth Watery Oil is another light oil we love using throughout the day to keep the moisture locked into our skin. Ouessant Black Bee Honey and Royal Jelly are key ingredients that smooth, plump and revitalize skin. If you're doing a no-makeup day, apply the oil every 4 hours to have the smoothest baby-skin. 

Chantecaille's Bio Lifting Oil Free Fluid is included in this list, even though it's technically a moisturizer, because of the number of extracts inside as well as its consistency. You can use it as a moisturizer or overnight treatment for density and elasticity repair. Ingredients include Peony root extract, Raspberry stem cell extract, and Jasmine/narcissus/mimosa flower waxes among others.

For nourishment and revitalization, and for a lighter overnight oil, try Alba's Overnight Cell Rescue Oil. This oil is great for dry skin and it works while you sleep to give your skin a healthy glow in the morning.