e.l.f. All the Feels Facial Oil for oily skin

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- HighOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for oily skin; other moisturizers fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate hydration for your oily skin, as Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil and Jojoba Seed Oil help balance sebum production without clogging pores. Squalane and jojoba seed oil provide excellent moisturizing benefits, enhancing barrier resilience.
- While the formula offers general skincare benefits, these are not directly targeted at reducing oily shine, which is your main concern.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine every day to keep your face fresh.
- Apply this moisturizer after cleansing and toning, but right before your SPF in the morning.
- Gently press a small amount into your skin and let it absorb fully.
- Apply on clean, slightly dry skin to help control that oily shine.
- Avoid the eye area and do a quick patch test before your first use.
People Say
★4.9Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, users find this facial oil provides effective, weightless hydration and a soothing effect on the skin. It is frequently noted for its versatility, working well both as a standalone moisturizer and mixed with foundation to combat dryness and improve skin texture.
Highlights
Deeply hydrating Often Mentioned
- “Keeps winter dryness at bay”
- “Great at keeping in moisture”
- “Keeps me so hydrated”
Lightweight feel Sometimes Noted
- “Lightweight feel and comfortable”
- “Offer weightless hydration”
- “Isn't as goopy as some others”
Soothing and calming Sometimes Noted
- “Helps relieve skin inflammation”
- “Reduces redness”
- “Calm down inflammation in skin”
Versatile application Sometimes Noted
- “Wear alone or mix with foundation”
- “Mixed a drop into her foundation”
Natural oily scent Rarely Noted
- “Has an oily scent as you would expect”
Slow absorption Rarely Noted
- “Absorbs fairly slowly”
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Questions and answers
How well does e.l.f. All the Feels Facial Oil work for oily skin?
This facial oil works moderately well for oily skin by offering balanced moisture without clogging pores, though it does not directly target oily shine. Oily skin needs a moisturizing treatment that combines lightweight hydrating agents and peptides to manage shine while avoiding heavy oils.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012
Which ingredients make this facial oil a good fit for oily skin?
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil and jojoba seed oil help balance sebum production without clogging pores, while squalane and jojoba seed oil provide moisturizing benefits that enhance barrier resilience. An oily skin type needs lightweight hydrating agents and soothing extracts that manage shine without heavy oils or breakout risks.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
What does Hemp Seed Oil do for oily skin?
Hemp seed oil helps balance oily skin by providing lightweight moisture that does not clog pores, keeping your face feeling soft and smooth. It is unlikely to trigger breakouts, making it a comfortable choice for daily hydration.
What does Jojoba Seed Oil do for oily skin?
Jojoba seed oil helps balance oily skin by providing lightweight moisture that is unlikely to clog pores. It may also calm redness and soothe irritation thanks to its natural soothing properties.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2013
Where does this facial oil go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, followed by your moisturizer. This product type needs ingredients that help reduce oily shine.
Can I use this facial oil with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this facial oil with retinol by applying the oil after your retinol treatment to help lock in moisture and calm the skin. Using a barrier-enhancing moisturizer alongside retinol is unlikely to cause irritation and may help your skin tolerate the treatment better.
How often should I use this facial oil?
This facial oil works as an evening treatment, so apply it once a day in your PM routine. Daily application helps boost skin moisture and keeps your skin soft and smooth, though oily skin needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that specifically target and reduce excess shine.
Can this facial oil clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This facial oil is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin because ingredients like jojoba oil help balance oil production without blocking pores. Oily skin often needs lightweight hydrators and ingredients that control shine without feeling heavy.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024
Can I use this facial oil around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this facial oil around the eyes and on your body, as it offers general moisturizing benefits with a safe skin tolerance. Oily skin around the eyes and body needs light, balancing oils and soothing plant extracts like jojoba seed oil and squalane to stay soft and smooth.
Is this facial oil fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Clay jojoba oil facial masks reduced total skin lesions by a mean of 54% after 6 weeks in 133 participants with acne-prone, lesioned skin and mild acne compared to baseline.
Forschende Komplementarmedizin, 2012Topical application of jojoba wax reduced LPS-induced secretion of IL-6, IL-8, and TNFα by approximately 30% and increased the synthesis of pro-collagen III and hyaluronic acid compared to untreated skin in an ex-vivo human skin organ culture model.
Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2024Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Unencapsulated cold-pressed industrial hemp seed oil at 0.12 mg/mL accelerated wound healing and increased normal human dermal fibroblast cell proliferation by 72% at 48 hours compared to baseline, though microencapsulation reduced this biological activity.
Journal of Oleo Science, 2026Topical jojoba oil application in male mice decreased exercise-induced pro-inflammatory gene expression (Il-1b and Il-6 in soleus, Il-1b in gastrocnemius) compared to untreated exercised mice.
Biomolecules, 2025Nanolipidgel formulations with argan or jojoba oil and humectants demonstrate good sensory attributes, instrumental properties, and moisturizing efficacy for cosmetic application.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2014A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel applied on the cheeks of healthy volunteers significantly reduced skin melanin, erythema, sebum production, and pores while increasing moisture and elasticity compared to a placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical treatment with cranberry oil and grape oil improved wound healing in rats, with cranberry oil showing an 88.1% wound area reduction and grape oil showing 84.6% compared to 74.1% in controls and 78.4% in the mupirocin standard group on day 13.
Phytotherapy Research, 2011An ionic liquid-based grapeseed oil emulsion increased transdermal penetration by 4.63-fold and improved skin hydration, firmness, elasticity, and facial wrinkles after 28 days of continuous use compared to ordinary emulsion.
Pharmaceuticals, 2024Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Why other moisturizers fit oily skin better
A panthenol-enriched mask improved skin hydration, regulated sebum, and reduced redness and TEWL across dry sensitive, oily sensitive, and oily acne skin subgroups with excellent tolerance and no adverse reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Ingredients
Jojoba Seed Oil, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Squalane, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Tocopherol Ve, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil Carrot Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract Carrot Root Extract, Beta-Carotene Va, Isopropyl Palmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate Vc, Bht
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our 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.
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