Face oils feel more complicated than they are. Most people either skip them entirely ("I don't want greasy skin") or use them wrong and give up ("it just sits on top"). So let's clear it up — here's exactly how to use a face oil, when, and how much.
Step 1: Apply it last
Face oil goes at the end of your skincare routine — after cleanser, toner, serum, and moisturizer. Oil is occlusive, meaning it forms a light barrier over everything underneath. Applying it last locks in all that hydration instead of blocking the other products from absorbing.
The one exception: if you're using a spray-format oil like The Everywhere Oil, a light mist over bare skin or even over makeup works beautifully as a finishing step for glow.
Step 2: Use less than you think
For the face: 2–4 drops from a dropper, or a 1-second spray if you're using a spray format. Warm it between your palms for a few seconds, then press gently into your skin rather than rubbing. Pressing helps it absorb instead of just moving it around.
More is not better with face oil. If your skin feels greasy after applying, you've used too much — cut it in half and see how your skin responds.
Morning vs. evening
You can use a face oil morning and night, but they serve slightly different purposes. In the morning, a lightweight oil adds a dewy glow and helps your SPF apply more smoothly. In the evening, it supports overnight skin repair and prevents moisture loss while you sleep.
If you have oily or combination skin, consider starting with evenings only and adding mornings once you know how your skin responds.
For your body
A good lightweight face oil is almost always safe to use on your body too — arms, legs, décolleté, anywhere that feels dry. Apply it right after a shower while your skin is still slightly damp: the oil seals in the water and absorbs faster. For the body you can be more generous — a few extra drops or a slightly longer spray.
This is where a multi-use format pays off. Instead of a separate body oil and face oil, one bottle handles both. Less clutter, less spending, less thinking.
For your hair
Lightweight botanical oils work on hair the same way they work on skin — they smooth the cuticle, reduce frizz, and add shine without weighing strands down. Apply a drop or two to the ends of damp hair before styling, or press a tiny amount into dry hair to tame flyaways. Avoid the roots unless your hair is very dry — this is where most people end up with the greasy hair problem.
A routine that actually fits your life
The French approach to skincare isn't about adding steps — it's about choosing products that work hard enough that you don't need many of them. One oil that takes 20 seconds to apply, works for three different uses, and gives you that effortless, just-got-back-from-vacation glow? That's the point.
If you want to try a formula built for exactly this — lightweight, non-greasy, and genuinely versatile — The Everywhere Oil is a good starting point. We made izé around this exact idea.
Quick reference
When: End of skincare routine. Morning and/or evening. How much (face): 2–4 drops or a 1-second spray. How much (body): A few drops or a 2-second spray on damp skin. How much (hair): 1–2 drops on ends only. Never the roots. How to apply: Press, don't rub. Warm between palms first. If it feels greasy: You used too much. Cut it in half.
