Super Restore Oil — Face Oil for Oily, Congested + Acne-Prone Skin
If you have oily skin, you've probably been told to avoid face oil. Here's why that advice is wrong.
Oily skin is almost always dehydrated skin overproducing oil to compensate. Stripping it with harsh cleansers and skipping moisture makes it worse. The right non-comedogenic face oil — lightweight, fast-absorbing, checked for comedogenic rating — helps skin look more balanced, not greasier.
Super Restore Oil is built around organic cold-pressed Prickly Pear Seed Oil and Bakuchiol — two ingredients chosen specifically because they suit oily, congested and blemish-prone skin. Paired with olive-derived Squalane and Blue Tansy.
Lightweight. Non-comedogenic. No synthetic fragrance. No drying alcohols. Formulated from scratch by Annie — never white-labelled.
What it helps with
- Helps skin look visibly calmer and less congested
- Helps reduce the appearance of redness and uneven skin tone
- Helps skin appear more balanced — less oily, not more
- Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and uneven texture
- Helps skin look brighter and more hydrated
Key ingredients
Organic Cold-Pressed Prickly Pear Seed Oil
Cold-pressed from cactus. Carries the highest Vitamin E content of any plant oil. Rich in omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acids. Lightweight, fast-absorbing and non-comedogenic — helps skin look clearer, more hydrated and smoother without clogging pores. Cold-pressed, not refined. Checked for comedogenic rating before inclusion.
Bakuchiol 0.5%
A plant-derived ingredient extensively studied alongside retinol in published dermatology research. A 12-week randomised, double-blind trial published in the British Journal of Dermatology found equivalent reductions in the appearance of fine lines and uneven skin tone compared to retinol — with significantly better tolerability. Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and uneven texture without dryness, flaking or sun sensitivity.
Squalane (olive-derived)
Derived from olives. Lightweight and fast-absorbing. Works similarly to skin's own natural oil to help maintain the appearance of a healthy skin barrier without heaviness or grease. Non-comedogenic.
Blue Tansy
100% pure essential oil. The natural aroma of Super Restore Oil comes entirely from Blue Tansy — there is no synthetic fragrance in this formula. Helps skin appear visibly calmer and more comfortable.
How to use
- Apply after cleansing and serum, on damp skin.
- 2–3 drops warmed between fingertips, pressed gently into skin.
- Morning: apply before SPF. Evening: apply as the final step.
Pairs with Clearing Rescue Serum — apply serum first on damp skin, then Super Restore Oil as the final step.
What's not in it
- No synthetic fragrance
- No drying alcohols
- No mineral oils
- No parabens
- No white-label base — formulated from scratch by Annie
All plant oils are cold-pressed and checked for comedogenic rating. Preservatives are ECOCERT/COSMOS approved. Small batch. Australian made.
Who it's for
Oily, acne-prone, congested and combination skin. Also suitable for dry, sensitive and reactive skin that needs barrier support without heavy occlusive ingredients.
Not sure which oil is right for you? Super Restore Oil is for oily, congested and blemish-prone skin. Super Glow Oil is for dull skin, dark spots and uneven skin tone.
]]>Skin that looks congested, uneven, or dull. Skin that feels reactive after actives. Oily skin that's also somehow dehydrated. Skin that needs something to balance it rather than strip it further.
Organic Cold-Pressed Prickly Pear Seed Oil
Prickly pear seed oil has the highest Vitamin E content of any plant oil. It's rich in omega 6 and 9 fatty acids and absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue. Suitable for oily and blemish-prone skin - it's non-comedogenic and won't add to congestion. The cold-pressing process preserves the full fatty acid profile.
Bakuchiol
A plant-derived ingredient extensively studied alongside retinol in published dermatology research. A 12-week randomised, double-blind trial published in the British Journal of Dermatology found equivalent reductions in the appearance of fine lines and uneven skin tone compared to retinol, with significantly better tolerability. It helps skin look smoother and more even over time without the dryness and peeling often associated with retinol use.
Blue Tansy
Blue Tansy helps skin appear calm and comfortable. It suits reactive, stressed-out, or blemish-prone skin and contributes to the oil's characteristic deep blue colour, a natural result of the chamazulene content.
Squalane
One of the most universally well-tolerated ingredients in skincare. Squalane absorbs easily, doesn't clog pores, and helps skin look and feel balanced. Suitable for every skin type including oily.
Two to three drops warmed between your palms. Press into skin as the last step of your evening routine, after your serum. For morning use, apply before SPF.
Works well after the Clearing Rescue Serum, the serum addresses clarity and congestion, the oil addresses balance and texture. Two products, two different jobs.
Non-comedogenic formula
Fast-absorbing and lightweight
No synthetic fragrance
No mineral oils, silicones or parabens
Vegan and cruelty-free
30ml / glass bottle with dropper
Squalane, Opuntia Ficus Indica (Prickly Pear) Seed Oil*, Bakuchiol, Tanecetum Annuum Linnaeus (Blue Tansy) Oil
*= Organic and cold-pressed
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Super Restore Oil is specifically formulated for oily and blemish-prone skin. The oils used - prickly pear, squalane, and bakuchiol are all non-comedogenic, meaning they won't clog pores or add to congestion. Oily skin is often also dehydrated, and a lightweight face oil helps skin look and feel more balanced rather than more oily.
Prickly pear seed oil has the highest Vitamin E content of any plant oil and is rich in omega 6 and 9 fatty acids. It absorbs quickly, suits oily and blemish-prone skin, and helps skin look smoother and more hydrated. It is non-comedogenic.
Bakuchiol has been extensively studied alongside retinol in published dermatology research. A 12-week randomised, double-blind trial in the British Journal of Dermatology found equivalent reductions in the appearance of fine lines and pigmentation compared to retinol, with significantly better tolerability. It is a plant-derived ingredient that helps skin look smoother and more even over time, without the dryness or peeling commonly associated with retinol.
Apply the Clearing Rescue Serum first to clean skin. Wait for it to absorb, then apply two to three drops of Super Restore Oil as the last step. The serum works on clarity and congestion at the surface level. The oil works on balance and texture. They complement each other rather than competing.
No. Prickly pear seed oil has a low comedogenic rating and is non-comedogenic. It absorbs quickly and is specifically suited to oily and blemish-prone skin. It will not add to congestion. This is one of the reasons it is the hero ingredient in Super Restore Oil - it delivers the fatty acid and Vitamin E benefits of a rich botanical oil without the pore-clogging risk of heavier oils like coconut or olive.
Squalane is a lightweight, fast-absorbing ingredient that helps skin look and feel balanced and hydrated. It is non-comedogenic and suitable for every skin type including oily. Your skin naturally produces something similar - squalene, which is why squalane is so well tolerated. In Super Restore Oil it works alongside prickly pear and bakuchiol to help skin look smoother and more settled without heaviness or grease.
Yes. Super Restore Oil is formulated specifically with oily and blemish-prone skin in mind. All four ingredients - prickly pear seed oil, bakuchiol, squalane and blue tansy are non-comedogenic. Blue tansy helps skin appear calm and comfortable. Bakuchiol is extensively studied and well-tolerated, including by skin types that find retinol too harsh. The formula contains no synthetic fragrance, mineral oils or comedogenic ingredients.
