The best non comedogenic oils you can buy in 2019

IF YOU’VE jumped on the coconut oil for skin and haircare bandwagon – along with the rest of the world – be careful.

If you have oily skin or are prone to breakouts, coconut oil, despite its myriad benefits, can make things worse.

Instead, invest in the best non comedogenic oils that still have moisturising, skin softening and anti-microbial properties – but won’t leave your skin bumpy or your pores clogged.

Non comedogenic oils can have many uses in your beauty routine: they can cleanse the skin, remove makeup, act as a moisturiser and leave hair looking soft and shiny.

There’s actually a rating scale of oils based on how likely they are to cause a breakout – oils with a rating of 0, 1 or 2 probably won’t clog pores.

While those rated 3-5 are very likely to bring on acne spots if you have oily skin and use them (this list breaks down the comedogenic rating of all oils).

Your one-stop shop for pure, non comedogenic oils at bargain prices is The Ordinary, where you can find pure, cold-pressed rosehip seed oil, marula oil and argan oil, all for under £10.

On the designer end of the spectrum, Sunday Riley is known for its oil formulations that combat skin imbalances and fight ageing – you’ll shell out around £30 for one of her wonder oils like U.F.O., designed for acne-prone skin.

As for when to apply your non comedogenic facial oil?

Use it instead of a cream – or apply it after your lightweight moisturiser to help seal those hydrating benefits in.

1. Naissance Neem virgin oil

• Naissance Neem virgin oil, £2.99 for 100ml, Naissance – buy here

This antibacterial oil can help reduce inflammation and redness as well as moisturising the skin since it’s rich in fatty acids and vitamin E.

Use it on dryer skin or on the body (its comedogenic rating is between 1-2 so it shouldn’t cause pores to clog).

It also works on cuts and grazes, as an insect repellent and post-insect bite balm.

Naissance is a brilliant brand that fans can’t get enough of – just note that Neem oil does have a pungent smell that not everyone can get on board with.

2. The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil

• Tea tree oil, £8.50 for 10ml at The Body Shop – buy here

Tea tree oil is more than a non comedogenic oil: the antimicrobial is well-known as an ally of acne sufferers, and this vegan version from The Body Shop is a fan favourite.

As one reviewer, who calls the product ‘a magic potion,” writes:

‘I tried every spot treatment you could think of, Ice, Turmeric Face Masks, Spot Cream (Acnecide), Aloe Vera Gel, SudoCrem, Toothpaste, etc.’

‘Nothing was working and if anything it seemed like they were getting worse.

‘After 2/3 applications the spots had reduced in size, redness and had a much better overall appearance.’

3. bareMinerals OIL OBSESSED Oil Cleanser

• bareMinerals OIL OBSESSED Oil Cleanser, £23 at Look Fantastic – buy here

Contrary to what you may have heard, an oil-based cleanser can actually be helpful to those with oily skin.

It can restore moisture where you need it, you just need to make sure it contains the right oils (this cleanser has borage, sunflower, bilberry and cucumber oils).

It gets rave reviews, including from people with oily skin: the general consensus is that it’s absolutely brilliant.

As one reviewer writes:

‘I’ve been using this cleanser for a few months now and I love how well it works.

‘As someone with combination skin, I was hesitant at first to use this on the oily parts of my face.’

‘But it somehow manages to add moisture to dry areas and cleanse away excess oil from oily areas, and it removes the makeup the makeup wipes miss.’

4. Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil

• Sunday Riley U.F.O. Ultra-Clarifying Face Oil, £34 for 15ml at Cult Beauty – buy here

This hero product contains non comedogenic oils like antibacterial tea tree and black cumin, as well as salicylic acid to help prevent breakouts.

It also exfoliates, diminishes dark spots and calms any redness while softening skin.

Perfect for helping to give skin that coveted dewy complexion, the reviews – especially from oily skin sufferers – say it all:

5. The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil

• The Ordinary 100% Organic Cold-Pressed Rose Hip Seed Oil, £9 for 30ml at Feel Unique – buy here

With a low comedogenic rating of 1, rosehip oil is a great bathroom cupboard mainstay for those with acne-prone skin.

Rich in linoleic acid, linolenic acid and pro-vitamin A, rosehip oil has been shown to reduce signs of ageing and to help minimise scars.

According to one fan:

‘This is the second time i’ve purchased simply because it is an amazing product for such a great price.’