The best face oils for autumn and winter

1. Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil

Sunday Riley made noise on the beauty scene last year with its blogger-approved Luna oil, but the one to have on your bathroom counter this winter is the green ‘ultra-clarifying’ UFO oil. It contains with 1.5 percent salicylic acid - a beta hydroxy acid that’s a total saviour for spot prone skin. Thick and comforting, the mixture absorbs into the skin quickly, while added milk thistle and cucumber seed help to keep your face super nourished throughout the night. It's worth noting that the smell can be a little bit off-putting at first, especially if you’re not a fan of liquorice. We found it cleared up any blemishes and flare-ups in as little as one week.

35ml £68, Cult Beauty, Buy it now

2. Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate

This bestselling beauty hero is a great all-rounder if you’re looking for a good night oil that won’t break the bank. A super nourishing formula designed to boost your skin’s recovery process, it absorbs quickly and isn’t greasy or heavy. Its holy trinity ingredients are evening primrose oil, squalene and super soothing lavender - which not only restore tone and radiance, but the scent has the added benefit of helping people who have trouble drifting off to sleep at night. We found that it kept skin nourished and blemish-free.

50ml £49, John Lewis, Buy it now

3. Pestle & Mortar Superstar Retinol Night Oil

If you’ve ever worried about hyperpigmentation, scarring, or any other skin nasties, this retinol night oil is the one for you. It has a really mild scent - nothing nauseating or strong - while retinol’s anti-inflammatory properties help to battle breakouts. Packing a powerful Vitamin A punch with a luxurious cold-pressed formula, skin looks rejuvenated after one use come morning. Plus, who can argue with a thumbs up from beauty blogger guru Caroline Hirons?

30ml £63, Look Fantastic, Buy it now

4. Clarins Lotus Face Treatment Oil

Beloved by beauty editors everywhere, this well-priced oil is a must-have when the temperatures start to drop. It feels nourishing on the skin and has a deeply moisturising overnight effect that will leave skin feeling bright and plumped the morning after. Hazelnut oil softens fine lines while rosemary, geranium and lotus work to tighten pores on the skin’s surface. Apply three drops at night to keep flaky winter skin at bay.

30ml £33, John Lewis, Buy it now

5. Kypris Beauty Elixir I: 1,000 Roses

We’re sold on Kypris’ much-hyped treatment oil. Yes, it’s pricey, but it’s super concentrated formula means you only need one or two drops at night. This super hydrating oil is made from steam-distilled from more than 1000 Bulgarian rose petals, which soothe, soften and pamper the skin. It’s great at tackling both hormonal breakouts and skin that's exposed to heavy pollutants on a daily basis. After just a few nights we found that our breakouts had cleared up and the overall skin tone was more even. An added bonus: it gives a beautiful glow, meaning that you can slap this on when you fancy going foundation-free.

47ml £216, Cult Beauty, Buy it now

6. Votary Super Seed Face Oil

This little wonder oil from Votary is ‘anti’ everything: anti-inflammation, anti-irritation and anti-ageing. A holy grail product for both young and old skin, we found that it was brilliant at plumping the skin and helping to keep fine lines at bay. It’s packed with 21 different super seed oils that absorb into the the skin leaving it deeply moisturised but not oily. Another plus is that, unlike lots of other potent oils, it’s fragrance-free - which is a blessing for anyone who has repelled their partner with a particularly pungent beauty product in the past. This one also wins the award for most Instagram-friendly packaging.

50ml £70, Liberty, Buy it now

7. Aesop Fabulous Face Oil

Packed with essential oils, Aesop’s super hydrating oil is a good option if you suffer from dry patches in the winter months. If you’re looking to tackle the signs of ageing, we’d recommend doubling this up with a serum, as it won’t do everything. It is, however, a wonderfully nourishing treatment for the skin which makes it a great travel buddy for long haul flights. It has quite a potent ylang ylang scent which you’ll either love or hate - personally, we love it, but it’s worth having a sniff in the shop if you’re sensitive to strong fragrances.

25ml £39, Cult Beauty, Buy it now

Verdict

Our hero product has to be the Kypris 1,000 Roses oil, which managed to reduce three of our major skin issues in just a few weeks – breakouts, brightness and fine lines. If you’re looking for an brilliant all-rounder that will last (and your bank balance can handle the price), then this is the oil for you. That being said, Khiel’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate is a good option for budget shoppers who want to make the switch from moisturisers to oils this year.