Malin + Goetz Recovery Treatment Oil for dry skin
Squalane
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil
Tocopherol
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- HighDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
One of the best moisturizers for dry skin.
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
- Excellent for your dry skin, this oil deeply moisturizes with squalane and avocado oil to enhance barrier resilience and nourish flaky patches.
- Borago officinalis seed oil and tocopherol further support skin health by providing essential fatty acids and antioxidant protection.
- The formulation is safe for your dry skin, containing no harsh ingredients and featuring soothing tocopherol and squalane.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your AM or PM routine. Start using it 3 times a week and work your way up to daily use.
- Apply your moisturizer after your toner and before your sunscreen in the morning. At night, use it as the final step after your serum.
- Gently press a small amount of the moisturizer into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep your dry skin happy.
- Apply the moisturizer on slightly damp skin to help lock in extra hydration. This is great for soothing dry and flaky areas .
- Avoid the sensitive eye area and do a patch test before your first use .
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsUsers with dry, normal, and sensitive skin report that this botanical oil provides deep, long-lasting hydration and visibly softens fine lines without leaving a greasy residue. While it effectively calms inflammation and restores the moisture barrier, some individuals with very sensitive or acne-prone skin found the essential oil blend slightly heavy or irritating.
Highlights
Absorbs quickly Mostly Mentioned
- “I was extremely surprised at how easily absorbed it was despite it being an oil.”
- “The light, non-greasy texture absorbs quickly, leaving the skin feeling soft.”
- “The lightweight formula absorbs quickly, providing immediate relief.”
- “The oil is super lightweight and absorbs instantly.”
Long-lasting hydration Mostly Mentioned
- “Very rich and skin felt very well hydrated after use.”
- “Amazing lasts all day.”
- “Perfect for locking in moisture.”
- “Provides excellent hydration and nourishment for the skin.”
Improves texture Often Mentioned
- “Nothing beats the improvement in the feel & texture I have seen.”
- “Many customers noted improvements in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.”
- “Absorbs beautifully, skin feels amazing. Fine lines appear reduced.”
- “Since incorporating this oil, his skin feels smoother and more resilient.”
Soothes and calms Sometimes Noted
- “This treatment oil is soothing and rich without clogging my skin.”
- “It has an immediate softening effect and my skin feels calmer and relaxed.”
- “Providing immediate relief to post shave irritation.”
- “Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin.”
High price Sometimes Noted
- “It's definitely pricey, but I think you get a good value based on how little product you need.”
- “Comparable to single-active alternatives at much lower prices.”
- “Anyone shopping strictly on cost-per-benefit, though, can find equally nourishing plant-oil blends for considerably less.”
- “It just happens to cost what a good oil's branding costs.”
Strong scent Sometimes Noted
- “The smell is a little strong.”
- “It does have some essential oils in it which some people aren't a fan of.”
- “The heavy essential oil load is both its defining charm and its limiting factor.”
- “Not for fragrance-reactive skin.”
Heavy for oily skin Rarely Noted
- “While a few found the oil a bit heavy or not hydrating enough.”
- “I prefer one with less oils and a more targeted active ingredient.”
- “It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.”
- “If you do have very oily or breakout prone skin, do check the ingredients since it is loaded with quite a few oils.”
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Questions and answers
What makes Malin + Goetz Recovery Treatment Oil a great fit for dry skin?
Malin + Goetz Recovery Treatment Oil is a great fit because it deeply moisturizes dry skin with squalane and avocado oil to nourish flaky patches and strengthen your skin barrier. Borage seed oil and vitamin E further support your skin by providing essential fatty acids and antioxidant protection.
Which ingredients make this oil a good fit for dry skin?
Squalane and avocado oil make this a great fit for dry skin because they deeply moisturize to nourish flaky patches and keep your skin soft. Borago officinalis seed oil and tocopherol also help by delivering essential fatty acids and antioxidant protection to support overall skin health.
What does Squalane do for dry skin?
Squalane helps keep dry skin soft and smooth by acting as a hydrating agent that locks in moisture and prevents water loss. It is unlikely to cause irritation and may protect the skin from damage while improving overall hydration.
Advances in Food and Nutrition Research, 2012Molecules, 2009
What does Argan Oil do for dry skin?
Argan oil helps dry skin by boosting hydration and keeping moisture locked in. Daily use may also make your skin feel softer and more elastic over time.
Where does this oil go in a skincare routine for dry skin?
This oil goes in your evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, and it can also be used as part of your weekly routine after a nourishing mask. Applying it at night provides extra safety around sun exposure and deeply moisturizes dry skin with squalane and avocado oil.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
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 seal in moisture and soothe dryness. Using a barrier-supporting moisturizer alongside retinol helps reduce potential irritation.
How often should I use this oil?
This oil is a great fit for your dry skin and is meant for your evening routine. Using it daily helps deeply moisturize, nourish flaky patches, and keep your skin soft and smooth.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Health Science Reports, 2021
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. Its formula is safe, featuring soothing squalane and vitamin E without harsh ingredients.
Can I use this oil around the eyes or on my body?
Yes, you can use this moisturizing treatment around the eyes and on your body because its nourishing oils and squalane are safe and gentle for dry skin. This product helps deeply moisturize flaky patches and support your skin barrier without harsh ingredients.
Is this oil fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (citral, citronellol, geraniol, limonene, and linalool).
What the research says
Topical cream containing saffron extract and avocado oil improved wrinkle grading, reduced nasolabial fold area and volume, and increased skin elasticity in twenty healthy volunteers over 12 weeks without allergic reactions.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Squalane 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, 2025A 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, 2025Topical 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, 2014Incorporating 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, 2016Cutaneous application of linoleic and gamma-linolenic acid triglycerides reduced the high rate of transepidermal water loss in essential fatty acid-deficient rats, whereas other fatty acid triglycerides had no effect.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 1976Topical treatment with SSFAO 50% or avocado oil increased wound contraction, reepithelialization, collagen density, and tensile strength while showing anti-inflammatory activity compared to petroleum jelly in rats.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013Topical 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
Ingredients
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Isononyl Isononanoate, Squalane, Tocopherol, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil Avocado Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Oil Fruit, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Lavender Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Glycine Soja Oil Soybean Oil, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Geranium Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Stem Extract Flower Leaf Lavender Stem Extract Flower Leaf, Spearmint Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Extract, Grapefruit Fruit Extract, Rose Extract, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Behind this fit score
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