A pure, cold-pressed sea buckthorn oil designed to hydrate and nourish skin with natural vitamins and antioxidants.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, [more]
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
This oil stains skin and clothing with a stubborn reddish-orange hue that can take days to fade, making it impractical for regular use despite its hydrating power. One expert found it deeply soothing and hydrating, but another couldn't overcome the persistent discoloration even when diluted or used sparingly. If staining doesn't bother you, it may deliver real moisture and calm, though you'll want to patch-test first and be cautious around your hairline and lighter hair.
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“It hydrated like no other oil, it calmed it, soothed it, it just did everything I wanted a facial oil to do.”
Mad About Skin, watch at 9:06
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A pure, cold-pressed sea buckthorn oil designed to hydrate and nourish skin with natural vitamins and antioxidants.
The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 68%.
The Ordinary 100% Organic Virgin Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil holds a Guru Score of 68%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.
The Ordinary 100% Organic Virgin Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil is generally suited to dry skin and sensitive skin.
In their reviews, experts say The Ordinary 100% Organic Virgin Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil is good for irritated or reactive skin (1 expert).
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