True Botanicals Pure Radiance Oil for oily skin
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Argan Kernel Oil
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Astaxanthin Extract
Squalane
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
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.
Page built Nov 8, 2026How the Fit score works
Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for oily skin as argan oil and squalane provide emollient action and enhance barrier resilience, though they may not be sufficient for optimal oil control.
- The formula provides general hydration and soothing benefits, which are supportive but not targeted for your oily shine concerns.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing extracts like Astaxanthin and Algae Extract.
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
★4.6Overall rating based on 2.8k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this facial oil is highly praised for its ability to deeply hydrate and impart a radiant, youthful glow to dry and aging skin without feeling greasy. Many users appreciate its clean, plant-based formulation and aromatherapy-like scent. However, some find the luxury price point and specific earthy fragrance to be polarizing factors.
Highlights
Provides healthy glow Mostly Mentioned
- “gives a beautiful, bright, smooth skin”
- “imparts a little glow”
- “my skin really does look more glowy”
Deeply hydrates skin Often Mentioned
- “deeply hydrates without feeling heavy”
- “skin feels very hydrated”
- “nourishes and replenishes”
Quickly absorbs Often Mentioned
- “absorbs into my skin quickly”
- “gets absorbed so quickly”
- “does not leave a greasy look”
High price point Often Mentioned
- “it is expensive”
- “not exactly a bargain”
- “hefty price”
Clean, safe ingredients Sometimes Noted
- “made without toxins”
- “certified MADE SAFE”
- “clean, purposeful formulation”
Polarizing scent Sometimes Noted
- “not particularly fond of the... earthy scent”
- “scent is something I sort of wish came in a perfume”
Inconvenient packaging Rarely Noted
- “don't care for the dropper application”
- “inconvenient”
May clog pores Rarely Noted
- “can really settle into my pores”
- “avoid my nose and chin”
- “feedback on breakouts is mixed”
Sources: lovi.care, truebotanicals.com, influenster.com, youtube.com, cherylshops.net, bonnieaunchman.com, and more
Questions and answers
How well does True Botanicals Pure Radiance Oil work for oily skin?
This oil works moderately well for oily skin, as it softens and supports your skin barrier, though other products control oil better. Oily skin needs lightweight hydrating agents and peptides without heavy oils to balance hydration and shine while keeping pores clear.
Which ingredients make this facial oil a good fit for oily skin?
Argan oil and squalane help make this facial oil a fit by softening the skin and supporting your skin barrier, while soothing extracts like astaxanthin and algae calm it without adding harsh ingredients. However, because it may not control oily shine well enough, an oily skin type needs a product with lightweight hydrating agents and peptides that manage hydration and control oil without heavy oils or breakouts.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2014
What does Argan Oil do for oily skin?
Argan oil may be too heavy for oily skin, as plant oils with higher amounts of oleic acid can sometimes clog pores and worsen breakouts. Oily skin generally needs lightweight, balancing ingredients with a higher linoleic acid ratio and oil-controlling extracts to keep pores clear and skin smooth.
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.
Where does this facial oil go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This facial oil goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, as treatments with oils work best then. While it hydrates and soothes oily skin safely, this type of skin needs lightweight, oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine properly.
Can I use it with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this moisturizing treatment with retinol by applying it after your retinol to help calm your skin and keep it soft. Oils of this type work best for oily skin when they are paired with lightweight, oil-controlling ingredients to manage shine.
How often should I use it?
You can use this treatment in the evening as part of your nighttime routine. Its gentle formula is unlikely to cause irritation and helps keep skin soft.
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
It is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for oily skin, as it has a very safe formula with soothing extracts and no harsh ingredients. Reviewers rarely mention clogged pores, and the gentle ingredients help keep skin calm without irritation.
Can I use it around the eyes or on my body?
You can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes or on your body, as its very safe formula is unlikely to irritate thin areas. To properly care for oily skin, a product of this type needs lightweight ingredients that help control shine while keeping the skin smooth.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (limonene and linalool).
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, 2025Combining oral and topical astaxanthin in 30 healthy females improved skin wrinkles, age spots, elasticity, texture, and moisture, while 6 mg daily oral supplementation in 36 healthy males improved crow's feet wrinkles, elasticity, and transepidermal water loss.
Acta Biochimica Polonica, 2012Astaxanthin-loaded polyhydroxybutyrate microbeads achieved 98.1% encapsulation efficiency with sustained release, reduced degradation by 2-fold compared to unencapsulated astaxanthin, and showed no cytotoxicity or skin irritation in human cells and tests.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024Incorporating 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, 2016Unencapsulated 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, 2026Safflower oil body-human epidermal growth factor microgel emulsions mixed with xanthan gum enhance transdermal absorption, regulate inflammation, accelerate angiogenesis, and promote re-epithelialization and remodeling in full-layer skin wounds in rats.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2022Oral astaxanthin supplementation significantly restored moisture content and improved elasticity but did not significantly decrease wrinkle depth compared to placebo in humans.
Nutrients, 2021Twice-daily application of a novel topical antioxidant formulation safe, well-tolerated, and effective in improving overall skin quality, fine lines, wrinkles, radiance, and hyperpigmentation in 32 healthy female subjects over 12 weeks.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Astaxanthin prevents UV-induced cutaneous inflammation, abnormal keratinization, wrinkling, and pigmentation in human skin even when applied postirradiation.
Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2019Squalane at 0.005-0.015% counteracts UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and collagen metabolism inhibition while stimulating fibroblast migration in human dermal fibroblasts.
Molecules, 2025Plant-derived squalane protected human dermal fibroblasts against UVA-induced damage by counteracting ROS formation, suppressing apoptosis-related proteins p53, caspase-3, caspase-9, and PARP, and restoring the pro-survival p-Akt/mTOR pathway.
Antioxidants, 2025
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
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Argan Kernel Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Watermelon Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Astaxanthin Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Helichrysum Italicum Oil Flower, Lavandula Hybrida Oil Lavender Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract Algae Extract, Nigella Sativa Seed Extract, Olea Europaea Oil Fruit Olive Oil Fruit, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract Red Algae Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract Rosemary Extract, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil Raspberry Seed Oil, Santalum Paniculatum Oil Wood Sandalwood Oil Wood, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Silybum Marianum Milk Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Squalane, Tarchonanthus Camphoratus Oil, Tocopherol, Cranberry Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil
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.
-
Co-founder, Medical Director
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
-
Co-founder, CEO and CTO
PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
-
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc
Medical Board
Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
-
Medical Board
Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
-
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
-
Medical Board, Medical Advisor
Dermatology MD
-
Elina Nazarenko, MD
Medical Board
Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
-
Victoria Derkova, MS
Medical Board
Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist
How does it fit your skin?
Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.