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Best Non-Toxic Face Oils

We vetted face oils against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.

Camille May

Camille May

Cofounder & Product Curator

Olushola M. Awoyemi

Olushola M. Awoyemi

Medical Reviewer, PhD

Here's what we look for:

  • Simple formulas with fully natural or safe synthetic ingredients
  • No parabens, PEGs, phthalates, harsh sulfates, BHA/BHT, artificial dyes, formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing ingredients, or undisclosed synthetic fragrance (unless certified safe)
  • Minimal, non-irritating preservatives
  • EU-compliant brands with third-party certifications when available
  • Full transparency around sourcing, ingredients, and manufacturing practices

Best Non-Toxic Face Oils

On Welpr, terms like "non-toxic," "safer," "cleaner," "healthier," and "vetted" are editorial labels based on our own standard for product assessment. They are not guarantees, certifications, or medical claims. Learn more.

High Society Botanical Face Oil

Eight Saints

High Society Botanical Face Oil

Est. Price$39
10.0
Performance
Ingredient Safety

Meets the Welpr Standard

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Black Rice Facial Oil

Haruharu Wonder

Black Rice Facial Oil

Est. Price$14.65
9.7
Performance
Ingredient Safety

Meets the Welpr Standard

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Blue Facial Oil

DIME Beauty

Blue Facial Oil

Est. Price$38
9.3
Performance
Ingredient Safety

Meets the Welpr Standard

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Noni Glow Plumping Face Oil

Kora Organics

Noni Glow Plumping Face Oil

Est. Price$76
9.0
Performance
Ingredient Safety

Meets the Welpr Standard

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on Credo Beauty

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Organic Chia Facial Oil

Cocokind

Organic Chia Facial Oil

Est. Price$17.99
8.7
Performance
Ingredient Safety

Meets the Welpr Standard

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Protective Day Oil

Marie Veronique

Protective Day Oil

Est. Price$95
8.5
Performance
Ingredient Safety

Meets the Welpr Standard

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on Credo Beauty

Lapis Blue Tansy Balancing Face Oil

Herbivore

Lapis Blue Tansy Balancing Face Oil

Est. Price$58
8.3
Performance
Ingredient Safety

Meets the Welpr Standard

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Heavenly Sixteen All-In-One Face Oil

Summer Fridays

Heavenly Sixteen All-In-One Face Oil

Est. Price$55
8.0
Performance
Ingredient Safety

Meets the Welpr Standard

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Natural Australian Blue Cypress Face Nectar

Ere Perez

Natural Australian Blue Cypress Face Nectar

Est. Price$39
7.7
Performance
Ingredient Safety

Meets the Welpr Standard

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on Credo Beauty

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holi (oil) Youth Face Serum

Agent Nateur

holi (oil) Youth Face Serum

Est. Price$155
7.3
Performance
Ingredient Safety

Meets the Welpr Standard

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How to Swap to Non-Toxic face oils:

Here's how to swap to non-toxic face oils:

What to know about face oil

Face oil is applied directly to your skin and often used daily, which means what's in the formula matters. Welpr looks at every ingredient in a face oil — the base oils, any added fragrance, preservatives, and extras — to make sure nothing unnecessary is sitting on your skin.

  • Because face oil stays on your skin for hours and is applied near your eyes and mouth, it's one of the higher-priority products to get right.
  • Simple formulas built around plant-based oils with minimal additives tend to score well in Welpr's review process.

Check your current face oil

Take a look at the face oils you already own, starting with the one you use most often. You can use the Welpr Personal Care and Cosmetic Scanner to photograph the ingredient label and see if anything gets flagged.

  • Look for the word "fragrance" or "parfum" on the label — these often indicate synthetic fragrance, which Welpr does not allow unless it's fully disclosed and third-party certified safe.
  • Check for common preservatives, parabens, or PEGs in the ingredient list — Welpr flags these as unnecessary additives in a product like face oil.

Get more from your current face oil

If you're not ready to replace your face oil right away, small changes in how you use it can make a difference. Reducing the amount and frequency can lower how much your skin absorbs overall.

  • Use a few drops instead of a full pump — a thin layer is usually enough to moisturize without overdoing it.
  • If your face oil has synthetic fragrance, consider using it less often or only at night when you're not layering other products on top.

Choose a cleaner face oil

The best face oils have short, simple ingredient lists built around natural plant-based oils. Look for fragrance-free options with minimal preservatives and no unnecessary additives.

  • Be cautious of labels that say "natural" or "clean" without specifics — look for trusted certifications like EWG VERIFIED™ or MADE SAFE® for extra confidence, and check that the full ingredient list is transparent.
  • Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved face oil.
Camille May

Camille May

Cofounder & Product Curator

Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....

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Olushola M. Awoyemi

Olushola M. Awoyemi

Medical Reviewer, PhD

Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...

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