Sunday Riley Juno Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil for oily skin
Blackberry Seed Oil
Blueberry Seed Oil
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Chardonnay Grape Seed Oil
Cranberry Seed Oil
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Average
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- Low RiskSafety
Works for oily skin; other serums 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 suitability for oily skin as blackberry seed oil and blueberry seed oil provide emollient action without sufficient seboregulation for oily shine.
- The formula provides excellent antioxidant protection due to the presence of various seed oils, which offer general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing.
How to apply
- Use this serum in your PM routine. Start by applying it 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply the serum after cleansing and toning, but right before your moisturizer for the best results.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the serum into your skin. Let it absorb ⏱ for a minute before applying the next product.
- Apply the serum on clean and dry skin since your skin is not sensitive and you want to target oily shine. This helps control excess oil throughout the night.
- Avoid the delicate eye area and do a patch test before using the serum for the very first time.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 1.3k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this face oil is highly recommended for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin, effectively providing deep hydration and a radiant glow without causing irritation. Most users report softer, plumper skin and a strengthened moisture barrier. However, some users dislike the natural, earthy scent and a small number have experienced breakouts.
Highlights
Deep hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “woke up with velvety soft skin”
- “restored my moisture barrier”
- “keeps skin supple and plump”
- “eliminated my dry patches”
Radiant glow Often Mentioned
- “gives an instant healthy glow”
- “skin looks dewy and bright”
- “leaves a lit-from-within radiance”
- “makes me look awake and healthy”
Unpleasant scent Often Mentioned
- “smells like cooking oil”
- “has a weird earthy/herbal funk”
- “smells like oregano or salad dressing”
- “scent is hard to get past”
Fast absorption Sometimes Noted
- “sinks in immediately”
- “doesn't feel greasy or heavy”
- “layers well under makeup”
- “rich but absorbs quickly”
Sensitive skin friendly Sometimes Noted
- “no essential oils, no irritation”
- “perfect for reactive skin”
- “gentle enough for daily use”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “too expensive for the amount”
- “pricey compared to other oils”
- “not worth the high cost”
Caused breakouts Rarely Noted
- “gave me cystic acne”
- “clogged my pores immediately”
- “caused small whiteheads”
- “too heavy for acne-prone skin”
Packaging issues Rarely Noted
- “bottle leaks when traveling”
- “dropper is messy”
- “cap doesn't seal tightly”
- “oil gets all over the rim”
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Questions and answers
How well does Sunday Riley Juno work for oily skin?
Sunday Riley Juno Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil offers moderate suitability for oily skin, as its seed oils soften and soothe the skin without controlling excess oil and shine. Oily skin works best with treatments containing niacinamide to manage sebum production and zinc PCA to address enlarged pores.
Which ingredients make this oil a good fit for oily skin?
This oil offers moderate suitability for oily skin because blackberry seed oil and blueberry seed oil soften the skin, though it lacks ingredients that control oily shine. Oily skin needs a treatment with ingredients like niacinamide, zinc PCA, and ferulic acid to manage excess oil and enlarged pores while keeping the face comfortable.
What does Blackberry Seed Oil do for oily skin?
Blackberry seed oil helps hydrate oily skin without feeling heavy, while its natural fatty acids are protected to nourish the skin barrier. An average or poor fit for oily skin needs lightweight oils and antioxidants that balance moisture without clogging pores.
What does Blueberry Seed Oil do for oily skin?
Blueberry Seed Oil helps nourish and balance oily skin without feeling heavy. It is unlikely to clog pores and may keep your face feeling soft and smooth.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
Sunday Riley Juno Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, though it may leave oily skin too shiny. Oily skin works best with a treatment that balances oil production and provides deep hydration and soothing care.
Can I use this oil with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine after your cleanser and toner, but before your moisturizer, while keeping in mind that it provides moderate suitability for oily skin because it softens without controlling oil. Oily skin works best with products that offer both hydration and targeted ingredients to balance excess oil production.
How often should I use it?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine. Oily skin of this type needs balancing ingredients that control excess oil and shine along with these seed oils.
Can this oil clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
Sunday Riley Juno Antioxidant + Superfood Face Oil is unlikely to cause breakouts for oily skin, as only a small number of reviewers report this issue. However, because it relies on seed oils that soften the skin without helping to control excess oil, oily skin needs a formula with oil-balancing ingredients to stay clear and shine-free.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
Grapeseed 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, 2024Thymoquinone-loaded liposomal chitosan gel demonstrated superior in vivo anti-inflammatory activity over thymoquinone gel and a comparable effect to marketed indomethacin gel in rats with carrageenan-induced paw edema.
AAPS PharmSciTech, 2018Thymoquinone pre-treatment attenuated UVA-induced oxidative stress, inflammation, and mitochondrial apoptosis in human HaCaT keratinocytes through COX-2 inhibition via the activation of the NrF2/ARE pathway.
Molecular Immunology, 2021Topical application of thymoquinone treated with cold plasma significantly improved wound healing potential, augmenting skin regeneration indices, reducing tumor necrosis factor-alpha, and enhancing hyaluronic acid, collagen type I, interleukin-10, alpha smooth muscle actin, and vascular endothelial growth factor compared to thymoquinone alone in a rat wound model.
International Immunopharmacology, 2023
Why other serums 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, 2024Niacinamide and ferulic acid incorporated in a stable multiple emulsion successfully reduced melanin, sebum, and skin erythema while improving skin elasticity and hydration in human skin compared to a placebo.
BioMed Research International, 2022
Ingredients
Blackberry Seed Oil, Blueberry Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Chardonnay Grape Seed Oil, Cranberry Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil Raspberry Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil Carrot Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Oil Fruit, Sclerocarya Birrea Kernel Oil, Tocopherol Vitamin E
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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