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5 must-try beautifying oils

These beautifying oils will leave skin and strands looking lustrous

By Sherine Youssef

Marie Claire Contributor / April 11 2016

There’s a fine line between glamorous and greasy. Here’s how to do oils the right way. Remember, it’s easier to add than subtract, so start with 1–2 drops to work into hair or skin, and add more if needed. Apply face and body oils on damp skin to trap water in the upper layers and prevent evaporation – you’ll get extra dewiness and deeper hydration. When using hair oil, focus on the mid-lengths and ends, then run any remaining product on your hands through the top.

For luminous limbs

With fragrant Tahitian gardenia and coconut oils, plus a hint of bronze shimmer, Nars Body Glow leaves skin looking sun-kissed.

For hydrated skin

Apply the plant oil-packed L’Occitane Immortelle Divine Youth Oil and then cover your face with a warm towel for 10 minutes before removing excess.

For enhanced hair colour

Used pre-shampoo, with a conditioner or as a finishing treatment, Matrix Oil Wonders Egyptian Hibiscus Color Caring Oil restores vibrancy between salon visits.

For a radiant complexion

The rose-based Sunday Riley Isis Hydroactive Cellular Face Oil helps reduce inflammation and refine skin texture.

For nourished hair

The avocado and macadamia oils in Wella Professionals Oil Reflections nourish hair without weighing it down.

Sherine Youssef

A beauty editor and vitamin C fanatic who has worked across a range of print and digital publications, including Stellar, marie claire, Gritty Pretty and Badlands Journal.