# Bio-Oil skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/bio-oil

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for Australia.

Bio-Oil is beloved for its specialized product types and expertly blended formulas that nourish the skin. Its products suit dry, mature, and uneven skin types best, offering gentle, targeted care. For acne-prone skin, the Skincare Oil stands out as a reliable choice for daily hydration and texture improvement. Together, these thoughtful formulations deliver balanced moisture without feeling heavy.

This page covers some of the most popular Bio-Oil products; for the whole Bio-Oil range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg06be6cdf11).

## Questions and answers

### Is Bio-Oil worth it?

Bio-Oil Skincare Oil costs A$12.99. Lovi rates it Average for dry skin and dry sensitive skin.

### What are Bio-Oil's best products?

Bio-Oil's Skincare Oil is the product featured on this page, and Lovi rates it Average for dry skin, dry sensitive skin, mature skin, and skin with dark spots. It is priced around A$12.99 and does contain fragrance.

### Does Bio-Oil cause breakouts?

Bio-Oil Skincare Oil carries a warning for acne-prone and oily skin on Lovi. [Isopropyl myristate](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/isopropyl-myristate) in the formula may increase the likelihood of clogged pores and breakouts.

[Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2007](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18058303/)

### Is Bio-Oil fragrance-free?

No, the Bio-Oil products on this page contain fragrance. Skincare Oil includes added scent.

### What are the key ingredients in Bio-Oil products?

The key ingredients in the Bio-Oil products on this page include plant [extracts](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/extract) like [Calendula officinalis extract](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/calendula) and vitamins such as [Tocopheryl acetate](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/vitamin-e) and [Retinyl palmitate](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/ingredients/vitamin-a).

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23438139/)

### How do I build a Bio-Oil skincare routine?

Bio-Oil does not have official brand-focused routines on this page. Shoppers can apply Skincare Oil directly to dry areas as needed.

### Where can I buy Bio-Oil, and how much does it cost?

Bio-Oil is available at Australian stores, with prices starting at A$12.99.

### Who owns Bio-Oil, and where is it from?

Bio-Oil is a brand founded in 1987, owned by Union-Swiss (Pty) Ltd since 2000.

[bio-oil.com](https://www.bio-oil.com/au/en/about) [happi.com](https://www.happi.com/breaking-news/kao-usa-picks-up-bio-oil/)

### Is Bio-Oil cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Bio-Oil as cruelty-free.

## Research behind Bio-Oil's key ingredients

- [Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Tocopherol · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Comedogenicity in rabbit: some cosmetic ingredients/vehicles](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18058303/) Isopropyl myristate · Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2007
- [Influence of vitamin E acetate on stratum corneum hydration](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9706379/) Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e · Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998
- [The effect of a vitamin A palmitate and antioxidant-containing oil-based moisturizer on photodamaged skin of several body sites](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23438139/) Retinyl palmitate vitamin a · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2013

## Compare Bio-Oil

- [SKIN1004 vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/skin1004-vs-bio-oil)
- [Anua vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/anua-vs-bio-oil)
- [Medicube vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/medicube-vs-bio-oil)
- [The Ordinary vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/the-ordinary-vs-bio-oil)
- [Beauty of Joseon vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/beauty-of-joseon-vs-bio-oil)
- [COSRX vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/cosrx-vs-bio-oil)
- [CeraVe vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/cerave-vs-bio-oil)
- [La Roche-Posay vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/la-roche-posay-vs-bio-oil)
- [Dr. Althea vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/dr-althea-vs-bio-oil)
- [Some By Mi vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/some-by-mi-vs-bio-oil)
- [Torriden vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/torriden-vs-bio-oil)
- [celimax vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/celimax-vs-bio-oil)
- [Purito vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/purito-vs-bio-oil)
- [Cetaphil vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/cetaphil-vs-bio-oil)
- [Paula's Choice vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/paula-s-choice-vs-bio-oil)
- [Neutrogena vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/neutrogena-vs-bio-oil)
- [Kiehl's vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/kiehl-s-vs-bio-oil)
- [Caudalie vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/caudalie-vs-bio-oil)
- [Dermalogica vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/dermalogica-vs-bio-oil)
- [Good Molecules vs Bio-Oil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/compare/good-molecules-vs-bio-oil)

## Popular brands

- Korean skincare: [SKIN1004](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/skin1004)
- Korean skincare: [Anua](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/anua)
- Korean skincare: [Medicube](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/medicube)
- Canadian skincare: [The Ordinary](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/the-ordinary)
- Korean skincare: [Beauty of Joseon](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/beauty-of-joseon)
- Korean skincare: [COSRX](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/cosrx)
- American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/cerave)
- French skincare: [La Roche-Posay](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/la-roche-posay)
- Korean skincare: [Dr. Althea](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/dr-althea)
- Korean skincare: [Some By Mi](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/some-by-mi)
- Korean skincare: [Torriden](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/torriden)
- Korean skincare: [celimax](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/celimax)
- Korean skincare: [Purito](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/purito)
- Korean skincare: [ROUND LAB](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/round-lab)
- American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/cetaphil)
- American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/paula-s-choice)
- American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/neutrogena)
- Korean skincare: [AXIS-Y](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/axis-y)
- American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/kiehl-s)
- Korean skincare: [d'Alba](https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/d-alba)

## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

Page built Nov 8, 2026.

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