The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Moroccan Argan Oil for dry skin
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- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for dry skin; a few products fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry skin: flakiness, tightness, dehydration, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 suitability for your dry skin as Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil provides emollient benefits to hydrate and smooth texture, but it lacks additional humectant ingredients for optimal results.
- This formula offers excellent moisturizing due to the high concentration of Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, which is beneficial for your dry or flaky skin.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your dry skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
People Say
★4.1Overall rating based on 700+ reviewsUsers frequently praise this oil for its intense hydration, effectively relieving dry, flaky skin and taming frizzy hair by locking in moisture. Many also appreciate its great value and multi-purpose use. A very high number of reviews mention a strong, unpleasant scent, often compared to manure or a farmyard, which some find off-putting. A moderate number of users find the oil greasy or slow to absorb, and a low number report breakouts or issues with the packaging.
Highlights
Unpleasant scent Mostly Mentioned
- “smells like manure”
- “scent of goat cheese”
- “smells like a farmyard”
- “could not get past the smell”
Deep hydration Often Mentioned
- “relieved my dry flaky patches”
- “skin feels incredibly moisturized”
- “locks in moisture overnight”
- “cured my winter dryness”
Great value Often Mentioned
- “unbeatable price for organic oil”
- “affordable compared to other brands”
- “huge bottle for the price”
- “great quality for few dollars”
Softens & tames hair Often Mentioned
- “makes hair soft and shiny”
- “tames frizz without weighing down”
- “great for dry ends”
- “keeps curly hair tamed”
Multi-purpose use Sometimes Noted
- “use it on face and hair”
- “mixes well with moisturizer”
- “great for cuticles and body”
- “added to body lotion”
Greasy/Slow absorption Sometimes Noted
- “sits on top of skin”
- “too heavy for day use”
- “left a greasy film”
- “takes forever to sink in”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “clogged my pores”
- “caused cystic acne”
- “too rich for acne-prone skin”
- “broke me out immediately”
Messy packaging Rarely Noted
- “bottle leaks easily”
- “dropper is a bit messy”
- “oil gets everywhere”
- “cap doesn't seal perfectly”
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Questions and answers
What makes The Ordinary Moroccan Argan Oil a great fit for dry skin?
This oil is a great fit because it provides rich moisture with Argan Oil to help smooth flaky skin and keep it soft. It has an excellent safety profile without harsh ingredients, so it is unlikely to cause irritation.
Which ingredients make this oil a good fit for dry skin?
Argan oil makes this a great fit because it gives your dry skin rich moisture and helps smooth out rough texture. It is very gentle and unlikely to cause irritation.
What does Argan Oil do for dry skin?
Argan oil helps dry skin by boosting hydration, improving skin elasticity, and supporting the skin barrier to keep it soft and smooth. Daily application is unlikely to cause adverse effects and may help maintain water-holding capacity.
Where does this oil go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This oil is a great fit for your dry skin and goes in your moisturizer step to help hydrate and smooth rough texture. It has an excellent safety profile, so it is unlikely to cause any irritation.
Can I use this oil with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this oil with retinol by applying the oil after your retinol to help lock in moisture and keep your skin soft. This combination is generally well tolerated, as the oil is unlikely to irritate dry skin.
How often should I use it?
This product is a great fit for your dry skin and helps keep it soft and smooth. The safety profile is excellent, so you are unlikely to experience any irritation when using it daily.
Can this oil clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry skin?
This oil is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for dry skin due to its safe ingredients and low risk of irritation. Reviewers rarely report breakouts, and the formula focuses on moisturizing flaky areas.
What the research says
Topical application of an argan oil NLC-based hydrogel formulation increased skin hydration in healthy volunteers over a one-month period through a synergistic effect of NLC occlusion and argan oil hydration.
International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025Incorporating allantoin into argan oil enriched liposomes improved its accumulation in the dermis (~8.7μg/cm(2)) and permeation through the skin (~33μg/cm(2)) compared to conventional liposomes, water dispersion, and a commercial gel.
International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2016
Ingredients
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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