PRODUCT REVIEW: KJAER WEIS THE BEAUTIFUL OIL - BEST FACIAL OIL FOR DRY SKIN, BEST CLEAN MOISTURIZER
KJAER WEIS | THE BEAUTIFUL OIL
This review was originally part of my blog article titled, New Pampering Facial Oils that Wow Me - from Kjaer Weis, Biossance and More - Best Facial Oils for Dry Skin, Best Facial Oil for Acne Prone Skin. You can still catch the full piece here.
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This past week was grueling. It was the coldest it’s been in over a year. I don’t remember it being this frigid last winter. Of course, that was in a pre-pandemic blur and I was having mid-life hot flashes.
At the start of the winter season in November, I set out to craft a series of blog articles on cold weather skin care and winterizing the skin to defend against skin-aging dryness and dehydration. I was determined to prevent myself from aging the entire year in the months between December and February! It began with my series on my top ten Winter Moisturizers. You can catch Part I here; Part II is here.
I followed up my series on the best face creams for dry skin and all skin types in the cold with a piece on the best hydrating face mists titled, Favorite Face Mists for Keeping Skin Hydrated in the Cold — available to read here.
Continuing with my recommendations for keeping skin optimally hydrated and preventing trans-epidermal water loss, or TEWL, in mid-January I published an article on what I consider the best Hyaluronic Acid serums titled, My Favorite Humectant Serums — which you can catch here.
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And last week, I crafted an article on one of my favorite new skincare trends for keeping skin healthy, happy and hydrated in the deepest, coldest, tundra-like conditions: #slugging. My #slugging Essentials: Skinfix 911 Ointment and Skinnies Waterless Sungel SPF 30 is available to read here. I’ve been slugging just about every other night for the last two weeks and I have to say my skin is as plump and hydrated today as it is on any hot, humid day in July.
I had always intended to cap off my winter series with a final piece on the best facial oils for dry skin. I love facial oils! In fact, I prefer them to conventional cream moisturizers. I didn’t always understand facial oils and, like so many, thought they were somehow better for other people.
There is a really wonderful article from the experts on the Paula’s Choice Research Team titled, How Facial Oils Help Skin. Here is a glimpse of their insights:
You may have noticed more and more brands are launching pure oils like argan, jojoba, coconut, or blends of oils with all manner of tempting claims. But do these facial oils live up to their potential?
The research-supported facts about what plant oils can do for skin is rather fascinating. They're not miracles, but the right plant oil or a beautiful a blend of beneficial oils can make a remarkable difference for dry, flaky, or dehydrated skin; in fact, non-fragrant facial oils can be suitable even for eczema-prone skin. Facial oils are for anyone whose skin could use a boost of nourishing, smoothing renewal, especially when seasonal cold or drier climates disturb your skin.
What are Facial Oils?
Facial oils can include any fragrant plant oils (often called essential oils, but they are anything but essential—more on that in a moment), non-fragrant plant oils (your skin will love these) or synthetic oils (such as mineral oil—which gets a bad rap in the world of skincare but for the record, the research doesn't support the negative information you find on the Internet).
Despite the name, these oils can be used anywhere on the face or body—there's no research showing that certain oils are better for one part of your skin or another. Such a notion is without logic or science.
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This isn’t my first article on facial oils; far from it. Given that my affinity for them goes back several years now, I think this may actually be my fourth or fifth piece. Some of my favorites include the Codex Beauty Bia Facial Oil and Herbivore’s Phoenix facial oil, an exceptional anti-aging facial oil infused with rose hip oil — one of the best non-fragrant plant oils for smoothing the look of lines and wrinkles and promoting optimal skin health.
Over the past several months, I’ve amassed quite the museum-worthy collection of facial oils in anticipation of this piece capping off my winter skincare picks. At one point just two weeks ago, there were still nearly a dozen oils in contention. Alas, I was able to whittle it down to my four favorites.
Each stands out for one reason, or several reasons — among them, uniqueness, superior quality, versatility, innovation and, as is the case with so many facial oils, sheer damn pleasure.
That really is the gist of it. Facial oils are simply a pleasure to use! If you're not using a facial oil yet — either daily or every once in a while — now’s your chance to find one you’ll love.
Let’s have a look at the benefits of the Kjaer Weis The Beautiful Oil in detail…
Kjaer Weis | The Beautiful Oil
Beautiful indeed. If you don’t know Kjaer Weis yet, it is my distinct honor to introduce you. Kjaer Weis belongs in the category of supremely luxurious clean beauty brands — right alongside Codex Beauty and Herbivore. In branding, I would call them brand friends; that is, brands that share an aesthetic, an ethos, a way of being. Brands are like people — with character layers, flaws, voices and viewpoints.
And namesake brands embody the very people who imagined and engendered them. In the case of Kjaer Weis, that person is Danish makeup artist Kirsten Kjaer Weis — a pioneer in luxury, organic makeup.
As a makeup artist, Kirsten’s Kjaer Weis brand is centered around a collection of exquisite, clean color products — including the Invisible Touch Liquid Foundation, a “next generation foundation; natural, adaptable, rooted in skincare radiance” and infused with certified organic chamomile water! I’m not a makeup wearer, but that makes me want to be one.
I am, however, a facial oil lover and the Kjaer Weis The Beautiful Oil is one of the most luxurious I’ve tried — and among the best facial oils for dry skin.
It’s exactly what a facial oil should be: silky, sensorial, pampering, deeply nourishing — and with a bit of natural anti-aging oomph to it. The Beautiful Oil gets its anti-aging qualities from the high level of Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Oil, ingredient number one.
What Is Rosehip Oil?
Rosehip Oil is one of the finest non-fragrant plant oils — with multiple benefits on the skin. I found a great piece on the remarkable benefits of Rosehip Oil on the Byrdie website titled, Experts Explain the Incredible Benefits of Rosehip Oil for Skin — which you can catch here.
Read on for all the incredible benefits of rosehip oil for skin, according to dermatologist Hadley King, MD; Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York; and cosmetic research scientist Marisa Plescia, of Naked Poppy.
Rosehip oil has a host of benefits (more on those, below) but it is first and foremost an ultra-effective emollient and moisturizer. "With high levels of essential fatty acids, especially omega-3 (linolenic acid) and omega-6 (linoleic acid), rosehip seed oil can effectively soften skin and improve skin barrier function," says Plescia. "Although seemingly counterintuitive as an oil and sometimes thought to be not suitable for oily/breakout prone skin, rosehip seed oil can be an ideal natural oil for blemished skin." Rosehip oil’s high concentration of omega-6 fatty acids (also known as linoleic acid) is particularly helpful for those suffering from acne.
"Research shows breakout-prone individuals are deficient in this specific fatty acid and its topical application can reduce the size of blemishes," adds Plescia. "Linoleic acid has also been found to help treat hyperpigmentation."
Benefits of Rosehip Oil for Skin
Regenerates and heals the skin: Because it contains high concentrations of vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, and K, rosehip oil is known for its exceptional regenerative and healing properties.
Increases collagen production and skin elasticity: Research shows that after eight weeks, rosehip oil will lead to a significant improvement in crow's-feet wrinkles, the skin's moisture level, and in elasticity.1
Assists in brightening and evening out the skin: Because it's rich in vitamin C, rosehip oil helps brighten the skin. It also helps decrease the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
Fights free radicals: "With high levels of vitamin C, rosehip seed oil can help with the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, brighten skin, and help fight free-radicals in the skin," says Plescia.
Has dramatic skin restorative powers: A study proved that the use of rosehip oil on patients post-surgery improved the overall look of their scars.2
Intensely hydrates and moisturizes the skin: Including linoleic acid, as well as various other essential fatty acids, rosehip oil is the go-to for acute hydration. It also locks in moisture and is easily absorbed by the skin.
Calms inflammation: Rich in vitamin E and anthocyanin—two ingredients that can calm and soothe irritation—rosehip oil can be hugely beneficial for those dealing with rosacea, eczema, and other inflammatory skin issues.
Combats acne: "For acne-prone skin, rosehip oil can be helpful because it has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties, and it has low comedogenicity," explains King.
There are, of course, hundreds of non-fragrant plant oils with great benefits for the skin, among them Sea Buckthorn Oil, Prickly Pear Oil and Evening Primrose Oil. When you formulate natural, organic oils like these at high concentrations, you’re onto something. And that’s precisely what makes Kjaer Weis’ The Beautiful Oil so exceptional.
As I’ve said, most anti-aging products are pure marketing spin. La Mer can dramatize the benefits of their over-priced, over-blown, over-everything Creme de la Mer as the best anti-aging cream on Earth; but it doesn’t even come close to actually treating skin aging in any meaningful way.
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Except, of course, to deliver a terrific occlusive benefit to the skin that prevents dryness and dehydration with its high levels of petrolatum and mineral oil. They are ingredients number one and two in the $190 face cream!
As much as I appreciate the Kjaer Weis The Beautiful Oil for its skin-replenishing cocktail of non-fragrant plant oils, it’s not a perfect formula. Yes, products from even the best skincare brands can have flaws; though it’s not mortal.
The Beautiful Oil contains a few potentially sensitizing fragrant components in the form of Geraniol, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral and Linalool — all essentially fragrance. They’re listed last on the INCI, but if you’re sensitive to fragrance at any level, I would consider another 100% fragrance free option like the Codex Beauty Bia Facial Oil.
The Kjaer Weis The Beautiful Oil is not perfect, but when there are legitimate, proven age-fighting ingredients like Rosehip Oil at an active level, even a super-active level, then I’m all in.
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The Ingredient List of the Biography Golden Ray Glow Drops:
Jojoba seed oil* Camellia seed oil* Pumpkin seed oil* Rosehip fruit oil* Raspberry seed oil* Pomegranate seed oil Cranberry seed oil* Carrot seed oil Watermelon seed oil Avocado oil* Sea buckthorn oil* Amla oil* Natural vitamin E Marine algae Sunflower seed oil Safflower seed oil Rosemary leaf extract Cedarwood oil Palmarosa oil Ylang Ylang oil Frankincense oil Geranium oil * Organic Ingredient
The Ingredient List of the Kjaer Weis The Beautiful Oil:
Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil, Prunus Amygdalus (Almond) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam) Root Extract, D'Orientine S, Spilanthes acmella (Buzz Buttons) Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, Fragrance, Geraniol, Citronellol, Canola Oil, Limonene, Citral, Linalool,
The Ingredient List of the Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil:
sii|emo 0 1, Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate aox|sb, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride emo, Geraniol 
perfThe Ingredient List of the Blume Meltdown Acne Oil:
so|aox|emo|perf, Rosehip Oil emo, Tamanu Seed Oil so|emo, Sunflower Seed Oil emo 0 0, Comfrey Root Extract so, Olive Leaf Extract perf, Lavender Oil amic|perf, Jojoba Seed Oil emo 0 0-2, Tea Tree Oil so|aacne|aox|amic|perf, Helichrysum Flower Oil perf, Blue Tansy, Chamomile Flower Oil perf, Rosemary Leaf Extract aox|so|amic
