The Best Vegan Face Oils (Glow Without the Grease)

Face oils have had a serious glow-up. Once written off as skin-clogging chaos, they're now the step that separates a good skin day from a great one. And the vegan options? Genuinely incredible.

The key is knowing your oils — because not all face oils are created equal, and the difference between a glow and a grease slick is all in the formula.

Why vegan face oils work so well

Botanical oils are naturally vegan and have been used in skincare for thousands of years. Plant-derived oils are rich in fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins that skin genuinely loves. There's no compromise involved in going vegan here — in fact, some of the most effective face oils on the planet are entirely plant-based.

The science is solid: oils rich in linoleic acid (like rosehip and sea buckthorn) support the skin barrier and work beautifully for oily and acne-prone skin. Oleic-acid-heavy oils (like marula and argan) are more nourishing and ideal for drier skin types. Knowing the difference is your shortcut to actually enjoying your face oil.

Face oils for glow (not grease)

For oily and combination skin:
Look for lightweight, fast-absorbing oils — rosehip, squalane, and hemp seed oil are your friends. They sink in quickly, won't block pores, and give you that lit-from-within look without making you feel like a chip shop.

For dry and sensitive skin:
Richer oils like marula, sea buckthorn, and bakuchiol-infused blends are deeply nourishing without feeling heavy. Massage in circular motions and let them work while you sleep.

For all skin types:
Squalane. Full stop. It's ultra-lightweight, deeply hydrating, and plays nicely with every other product in your routine. It's the oil for people who think they can't do oils.

How to use your face oil without going full glazed donut

A little goes a long way — we're talking 2–4 drops maximum. Warm between your palms, then press (don't rub) into skin. You can apply after moisturiser to seal everything in, or mix a drop into your moisturiser if you want a lighter effect.

Morning or night? Both work. A fast-absorbing oil in the morning adds glow before makeup. A richer oil at night gives skin the repair window it needs.

The vegan beauty bonus

Most animal-derived beauty ingredients found in conventional face oils — like emu oil or lanolin — are easily replaced with plant alternatives that perform just as well, if not better. You don't lose anything by going vegan. You just lose the ethics compromise.

At The V-Spot, all our face oils are 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Browse the edit, find your match, and get your glow on — grease-free, guilt-free, gorgeous.