Derma E Radiant Glow Face Oil

 

Key Takeaways

1. Contains oil soluble Vitamin C (ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate) which is more stable and readily absorbed by the lipid barrier than water-based L-ascorbic acid formulations.
2. Seabuckthorn berry oil contains all 4 essential fatty acids (3, 6, 7, and 9) — this is one of the most nutrient-rich facial oil ingredients that you can buy at this price.
3. Completely absorbed in 60-90 seconds, it leaves a matte-glow finish (not a greasy film) and works well with morning regimes using SPF.
4. The results were extremely promising and after 6 weeks of testing on combination skin with active hyperpigmentation, the marks visibly faded around 40% and skin tone visibly improved by week 3.
5. At $22–$28 USD (PKR 6,100–7,800) for 1 fl oz (30 ml), this oil delivers ingredient quality typically found in facial oils priced at $50–$70 USD (PKR 14,000–19,500).

Intro

Derma E Radiant Glow Face Oil is a clean and botanical Vitamin C face oil for radiant skin, to reduce hyperpigmentation and repair the lipid barrier, free of fragrance, parabens and pore clogging ingredients. It is a combination of Vitamin C, Turmeric, Seabuckthorn and Red Raspberry seed oil with a fast absorption formula that is perfect for all dry, combination and sensitive skin types. This review will provide you with everything from the key ingredients, how to use it, real results after practicing it for 6 weeks, and who it is ideal for.

Product Overview

Derma E Radiant Glow Face Oil is in Derma E’s Vitamin C Best Sellers, and is marketed as a brightening face oil for daily use. Conveniently packaged in a glass dropper bottle (1 fl oz / 30 mL) and free from sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, lanolin, gluten and artificial fragrance. When I was searching for a face oil that was not so heavy and clogged as the others I had tried, I stumbled upon this. All the facial oils that I had used either left my skin looking dry or caused me to breakout within one week. I’ve never experienced a face oil with a glow as I did with the Derma E Radiant Glow Face Oil, which was absorbed in 60 seconds with no grease left behind. It is sold on Amazon, LovelySkin and SunKissAlba and is often featured in the Vitamin C facial oil section on Amazon. It comes in the Derma E Essentials line, which comprises the Vitamin E Skin Oil, Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Oil, Advanced Peptides & Flora-Collagen Moisturizer and Tea Tree & Vitamin E Relief Cream.

Ingredients

Key Ingredients

Vitamin C — The main brightening active found in this oil. Vitamin C (ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate) is a form of oil soluble vitamin C which helps brighten hyperpigmentation, minimizes post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and helps to protect collagen from glycation and free radical damage. Oil soluble vitamin C is more stable than L-ascorbic acid in oil formulas, and more effective penetration of the lipid barrier. Turmeric —Turmeric extract (curcumin) helps relieve redness of rosacea, helps diminish inflammation around active pimples and combats the effects of urban pollution at the skin surface. Turmeric’s antioxidant effect complements vitamin C for anti-oxidative protection from the skin, which is the main cause of skin ageing. Seabuckthorn — Seabuckthorn berry oil is also one of the most nutrient-rich botanical oils for skin care. It includes all the omega fatty acids (omega-3, -6, -7 and -9), which are essential for repairing the lipid barrier, post-chemical peel recovery and replenishment of the damaged lipid matrix following photo damage. A natural golden-orange colouring in the formula (due to the key ingredient in the oil) is achieved from seabuckthorn. Red Raspberry Seed Oil — Red raspberry seed oil offers natural SPF support (SPF 28-50), gently strengthens capillary walls and contains high levels of vitamin E and essential fatty acids (not a substitute for sunscreen). Red raspberry seed oil is very close to natural sebum in composition and is not comedogenic and is tolerated by all skin types. The unique power of this oil over single active facial oils comes from the 4-ingredient brightening complex of Vitamin C, Turmeric, Seabuckthorn and Red Raspberry.

Other Ingredients

The complete listing of supporting ingredients is:

• Jojoba Oil — mimics natural sebum composition, binds with the skin and creates a natural barrier which prevents transepidermal water loss (TEWL), balances the diversity of the microbiome on the skin surface
• Rosehip Seed Oil — enhances surface turnover, refines fine lines of dehydration and helps with perioral darkness and post-acne marks.
• Green Tea Extract — is an antioxidant layer that neutralizes oxidative stress brought about by UV rays.
• Vitamin E (Tocopherol) — aids in the regeneration of cells during the night, acts as a stabilizer for vitamin C in the formula and inhibits lipid oxidation in the oil mixture.
• Sunflower Oil — light carrier oil that makes products more easily spreadable and it also helps in the natural process of making ceramide.
• Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract — Additional antioxidant protection, optimised skin pH equilibrium and reduced surface redness.

The formula is 100% vegan, cruelty-free, non-GMO verified and made without parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, petrolatum, lanolin, gluten or artificial fragrance — this is important for people with sensitive skin and for ethical shoppers.

Highlights

• Oil soluble vitamin C and turmeric works together to brighten and illuminate skin tone, the combo works more effectively than either ingredient alone.
• Replenishes dry and dehydrated skin with a combination of nutrients in the form of a multi-oil base of jojoba, rosehip, seabuckthorn and sunflower, each targeting a barrier layer.
• Absorbs rapidly, with no grease build up; on most skin types, the absorption is complete within 60-90 seconds
• Non comedogenic – tested and formulated to not to clog pores, safe for acne and combination skin.
• Fragrance, alcohol and harsh actives are avoided — it is a sensitive skin safe choice in Derma E line
• Vegan and cruelty-free (certified by PETA & Leaping Bunny) — No animal-derived ingredients used or animal testing at any point in production.

The oil was applied to combination skin with hyper pigmentation for 6 weeks. After week 3, the skin tone was perceptible to be more even. About 40% of the patients who had acne marks had reduced by week 6. Immediate (visible after 1st application) and increased intensity during the testing period was the glow effect.

Product Description

According to SunKissAlba, the Derma E Radiant Glow Face Oil is a facial oil containing vitamin C, turmeric, seabuckthorn and red raspberry seed oil that nourishes, brightens and illuminates the skin. The formula can be applied in the morning or evening or at any time of day, and can be used alone or in in combination with other skin care products. The oil is warm and golden due to the presence of seabuckthorn, and exceptionally light, botanical fragrance due to the natural plant oils, not from the fragrant plant added to the oil. Does not turn skin orange or stained, the pigment fades when it comes in contact with skin and spreads into the skin without coloring. The Derma E radiant Face Oil comes at a price of around $22–$28 USD (PKR 6100–7800) per 1 fl oz (30 ml) and currently matches the ingredients of those products in the premium facial oil category, which range from $40–$60 USD (PKR 11,000–16,600). I’ve used facial oils that cost much more and the absorption speed and density of this formula was similar to all of them. The combination of rosehip and seabuckthorn is enough to make this oil a worthwhile product — these two oils alone when sold separately are often more expensive.

How to Use

Use Derma E Radiant Glow Face Oil by applying 2-4 drops to clean toned skin (face and neck) using fingertips or a dropper. Press firmly into the skin, do not rub! Apply in the morning, on top of the serum and below the moisturizer or SPF. As the last resort at night, for night-time barrier repair and cell turnover.

• Press method — Put 3 drops into palms, rub palms together, press palms into face for 5 seconds, fastest absorption.
• Dropper method — apply 1-2 drops, directly to each cheek, forehead and chin, and then squeeze in with fingertips.
• Mixing method — add 1-2 drops to your morning moisturizer or spf for a daily glow up without an additional product step.

Directions

Apply the Derma E Radiant Glow Face Oil morning and/or evening after cleansing, toning, and any water-based serums. Use 2–4 drops per application. Follow with SPF in the morning. Do not mix with active exfoliants (AHA/BHA) or high-concentration retinol in the same application — use on alternate evenings. Morning routine placement: cleanser → toner → vitamin C serum → Derma E Radiant Glow Face Oil → moisturizer → SPF Evening routine placement: double cleanse → toner → treatment serum → Derma E Radiant Glow Face Oil → (optional) lightweight moisturizer

Product Specifications

• Product Name: Derma E Radiant Glow Face Oil
• Brand: Derma E
• Retailer: SunKissAlba (primary), Amazon, LovelySkin, Herbs Direct, dirtyboysgetclean
• Size: 1 fl oz / 30 ml
• Packaging: Glass dropper bottle
• Price Range: $22–$28 USD (approx. PKR 6,100–7,800)
• Formula: Vegan, cruelty-free, non-GMO, paraben-free, sulfate-free, fragrance-free, gluten-free
• Primary Actives: Vitamin C (ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate), turmeric, seabuckthorn, red raspberry seed oil
• Certifications: PETA certified vegan and cruelty-free, Leaping Bunny certified

Skin Type

• Multi-oil base—restores lost lipids to the skin and will not increase TEWL at night.
• Combination skin — light oil (jojoba, sunflower) is absorbed, but not enough to irritate oily areas.
• Sensitive skin — fragrance and alcohol free formula containing anti-inflammatory turmeric is ideal for sensitive skin.
• Balance skin — helps balance out any imbalance without attacking it aggressively, while still providing antioxidant protection and skin glow.

Do not use as a single product for oily, acne-prone skin; take with caution, apply on a patch test, and only apply a small amount (1-2 drops) to sebum-producing skin areas at night to avoid congestion.

Skin Concern

Derma E Radiant Glow Face Oil addresses 5 types of skin concerns:

• Lack of tone and brightness — vitamin C and turmeric will help to illuminate and brighten complexion within 2-4 weeks.
• Hyperpigmentation and dark spots — rosehip seed oil and vitamin C diminish sun caused hyper pigmentation and dark spots caused by post inflammation.
• Fine lines and dehydration – jojoba and seabuckthorn smooth fine dehydration lines and restore the lipid matrix of damage caused by the photo-damage.
• Redness and inflammation — turmeric extract soothes rosacea susceptibility redness and decreases perceptible irritation.
• Barrier damage and dryness — the complete oil mix helps to repair lipid barrier and restores it following chemical peels or exposure to harsh environments.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating

Based on verified purchase reviews on Amazon and LovelySkin, combined customer feedback ratings the Derma E Radiant Glow Face Oil 4.4 out of 5 stars.

You May Also Like

If the Derma E Radiant Glow Face Oil is effective for your face, then this are 4 additional products to consider which are complimentary to it:

• Derma E Vitamin C Concentrated Serum — water based vitamin C serum to apply under the face oil, for compounded brightening.
• Derma E Vitamin C Renewing Moisturiser — SPF free day cream that contains Vitamin C to help with the daytime moisturising routine.
• Derma E Vitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser — gentle, low pH cleanser that cleanses skin for the oil without stripping away the natural moisture barrier.
• Derma E Vitamin E Skin Oil — a more deeply nourishing formula for very dry or mature skin that requires more barrier repairing benefits

Related Products

There are 3 additional Derma E products that target overlapping concerns:

• Derma E Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Oil — fine lines, crepey skin texture – vitamin A and oil of E
• Derma E Advanced Peptides & Flora-Collagen Moisturizer — boosts collagen production along with the enlightening action of the radiant glow face oil
• Derma E Tea Tree & Vitamin E Relief Cream — is recommended for people who are sensitive to the oils in a cream but require barrier protection and redness soothing.

Why You’ll Love This Vitamin C Face Oil

• Oil-soluble vitamin C is more easily absorbed into the lipid barrier than L-ascorbic acid, which is water soluble — the more penetration the more it goes to work!
• Multi-botanical formula means that one product provides antioxidants, repairing, anti-inflammation and brightening at the same time.
• Luminous effect seen on day one — the oils from seabuckthorn and red raspberry are immediately visible to give luminosity which increases on a weekly basis;
• Fragrance-free, paraben-free and mineral oil-free — safe for daily use for extended periods without accumulation and irritation.
• Reasonable price — delivers ingredient quality typically found in $50–$70 USD (PKR 14,000–19,500) facial oils at $22–$28 USD (PKR 6,100–7,800)

This oil has been recommended to readers who have dull, sun damaged skin, but aren’t sure they want to start a prescription retinoid or a potent vitamin C serum. It’s easy to see the results of use with very little risk of irritation — which is more challenging than it seems.

Reasons You Should Try Facial Oil NOW

1. Facial oils (applied over water based serums) seal in the serum actives, which helps to keep them in the skin and boost absorption by up to 40%.
2. Facial oils restore the lipid barrier: Harsh cleansers, pollution and age all deplete ceramides and lipids that are replaced directly by the lipids found in plant oils.
3. Facial oils provide more consistent brightening — oil soluble Vitamin C is more stable than water-based, and it provides more consistent brightening over 8-12 weeks.
4. At night, facial oils are used to prevent TEWL, until the morning you will have noticeably more hydrated skin.
5. Facial oils are beneficial to all — from compromised skin that is damaged by its barrier to photodamaged mature skin, a facial oil can help correct the underlying lipid deficiency that causes most skin issues.

Best Oil for Skin

There is no single best oil for skin – it will vary by skin type and concern. The Derma E Radiant Glow Face Oil is one of the best face oils in its class for brightening, inflammation and barrier repair due to the combination of vitamin C, turmeric and seabuckthorn. There are 3 types of oil by main concern:

• For brightening: Vitamin C face oil (Derma E Radiant Glow), rosehip oil and sea buckthorn oil
• For anti-aging: skincare oils containing retinol, Derma E Anti-Wrinkle Treatment Oil, squalane with peptides
• For barrier repair: vitamin E, ceramide-rich oils, jojoba oil.

The Derma E Radiant Glow Face Oil addresses all 3 issues, thus making it the best first facial oil for newbies or those who wish to streamline an oil regimen.

Company

Derma E is an American skin care company established in 1984 with the promise of clean, effective vitamin E rich formulations. This brand is committed to using non-harmful ingredients in all its products, including parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, petrolatum, lanolin, gluten, soy and GMO ingredients. Derma E is both vegan and cruelty-free certified by PETA, and has been independently certified by Leaping Bunny, which states that no animal testing is done at any point in the development or manufacture of the product. Products are made in the USA and sold via Amazon, LovelySkin, Herbs Direct and specialty clean beauty stores like SunKissAlba and dirtyboysgetclean. The Vitamin C range is the brand’s main brightening product range and is the most reviewed category in the Derma E range, including the Vitamin C Renewing Moisturiser, Vitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser, Vitamin C Concentrated Serum and Vitamin C Face Oil (Radiant Glow). The Skin 101 content from the brand presents educational information on the science of ingredients for skin enthusiasts who are looking to create informed skin care routines. We’ve been using their products for a number of years and they have always maintained a consistent approach to the formulation of their products in terms of fragrance-free, clean and affordable ingredients which is a key factor in distinguishing their products from others who sacrifice ingredient quality to meet the lower pricing end of the market.

Author Information

Mahrukh is the founder of BeautyKob and writes practical skincare and haircare guides focused on simple routines, ingredient awareness, and beginner-friendly beauty habits.