Face Oil — Jojoba, Squalane & Magnolia
For the final sealing step on dry or barrier-stressed skin — a lightweight oil of jojoba wax esters and squalane, lipids so like your skin’s own that they absorb instead of sitting on top: a seal, not a heavy occlusive.
Two drops at night. Jojoba and squalane sink in, and I wake up looking like I slept better than I did.
Because you read the ingredients first.
Every active is here because the research supports it. Concentrations and study links below.
Graded by how solid the evidence is: Strongest Strong Mixed
Jojoba (Simmondsia Chinensis) Seed Oil
Squalane
Magnolia Bark Extract (Honokiol + Magnolol)
Compare to
Equivalent products from other companies.
- $80.00
- $72.00
- $57.00
Is this for you?
This is ideal if you:
- Want a final moisture seal over your routine
- Live in dry climates or use heat indoors
- Have skin that needs lipid replacement, not just hydration
- Want a non-comedogenic oil
Not ideal if you:
- Have very oily or breakout-prone skin already producing excess sebum
- Are sensitive to essential oils — this contains frankincense (Boswellia) oil
- Want active treatment in your oil step
- Prefer occlusive (petrolatum) seal
- Maybe a better fit for some of these issues: Hydration Serum and Balance Gel.
Why this formula works
Wax ester structure
Jojoba is a liquid wax ester — molecularly similar to human sebum, distinct from triglyceride oils.
Squalane barrier integration
Plant-derived stabilized squalane mirrors a lipid your skin produces naturally and that declines with age.
Magnolia bark antioxidants
Honokiol and magnolol are well-characterized free-radical scavengers — antioxidants beyond the usual vitamin E suspect.
How to use
Final Layer
Apply a few drops as your final routine step. Use alone on low-routine days, or seal over moisturizer in dry conditions.
Why choose Sorrel & Co?
| Feature | Sorrel & Co | Most Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Wax ester base (jojoba) | Yes — sebum-similar | Triglyceride oils common |
| Squalane content | Significant | Often accent ingredient |
| Botanical antioxidants | Magnolia (honokiol + magnolol) | Rarely included |
| Non-comedogenic profile | Yes | Variable |
What to expect
DAY 1
Softness, no greasy finish
Absorbs cleanly into the skin without sitting on the surface — wax ester behavior, not occlusive oil.
WEEKS 2–4
Steadier in harsh conditions
Skin becomes more resilient to environmental stress (cold, dry air, indoor heating).
WEEKS 6+
Smoother, suppler skin
Cumulative softening shows in a smoother, more supple, more resilient feel.
Pairs well with
Hydration Serum
4 Weight Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid first, then a few drops of oil to seal it.
$38
Dew Cream
Niacinamide & Allantoin
Layer a light moisturizer under the oil for hydration plus seal.
$59
The 30-day Sorrel & Co promise
Use it daily. If your skin isn't visibly brighter and smoother, return the empty bottle for a full refund — no return shipping, no questions.
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