Empress Barrier Repair Oil

"A gorgeous ritual oil. The full-moon sunstone part is a vibe, not a mechanism."
Our take

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The short answer

Wildling Empress Barrier Repair Oil is a facial oil made with Balm of Gilead and other botanicals infused for two months, designed to support the skin barrier and pair with gua sha. At $82 for 1 fl oz it is worth it if you love a slow facial massage ritual and want an essential oil and fragrance free oil to glide with. Think of the sculpted feel as coming from the massage as much as the oil.

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What it is

A plumping, phytonutrient-dense facial oil that supports a healthy skin barrier and is made to pair with gua sha. Whole botanical ingredients are infused for two months, and the brand infuses sunstone into the oil.

Balm of Gilead botanical infusion
Described by the brand as rich in vitamin C
Essential oil and fragrance free
Standard 1 fl oz, travel 0.5 fl oz
Designed for use with gua sha

How to use

Massage generously onto the face and neck, ideally after a face mist. Follow with gua sha using a facial stone.

Our Take

Why it made the edit.

Why we love it: It gives a gua sha stone real slip, and it is free of essential oils and fragrance, which is rare in ritual-style brands. The two-month infusion process shows real care in how it is made.
Skip it if: You want a budget face oil or skip facial massage entirely.
The catch: $82 is a lot for a face oil, and claims about crystal vibrations are not something skincare science measures.

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