I bought Living Libations Best Skin Ever after a friend swore it fixed her “maskne” in a week. I called bullshit — but the bottle is pretty and I have zero self-control.
The real reason I’m writing you: this oil costs more per ounce than my rent in 2019, and the ingredient list is basically a salad dressing. That’s either genius or a scam. I needed to know which.
It’s a single-oil blend — no water, no preservatives, no emulsifiers. $48 for 1 oz. The brand claims it “dissolves impurities” and “balances sebum” without stripping your skin. Bold for something that smells like a farmer’s market herb stall.
Thin, runny texture
Feels like olive oil but dries down in 90 seconds — no greasy film left behind.
Strong herbal scent
Like crushed rosemary and oregano oil. You will smell like a pasta dish for 10 minutes.
No dropper, just a cap
You have to pour it into your palm. I’ve wasted at least $4 worth this way.
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Here’s the thing — it’s 100% organic oils. No fillers, no synthetics. But “clean” doesn’t mean “works for everyone.” The hero here is sesame oil, which is comedogenic for some people. Yikes if you’re prone to clogged pores.
- Sesame Seed Oil: antibacterial but can clog pores
- Jojoba Oil: mimics skin’s natural sebum
- Tamanu Oil: speeds healing of breakouts
- Helichrysum: anti-inflammatory, smells like honey
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First pump: it poured out faster than expected — thin, golden, and slippery. Absorbed shockingly fast for an oil, but left a faint sheen that made me look slightly sweaty for 20 minutes.
Week 2: my skin stopped producing its own oil because this stuff did all the work. But I also got two tiny whiteheads on my chin — first time in months. The sesame oil theory is looking real.
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My redness calmed down noticeably. But my T-zone still got oily by 3 PM — this isn’t a magic mattefier. The glow is real, though. My skin looked bouncier, not drier.
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It’s not greenwashed — the ingredients are legit. But it’s overhyped for $48. A good oil, not a miracle. If you want simplicity, it delivers. If you want results, there’s cheaper.