Why French Girls Love Face Oils — And the Ingredients That Make This One Glow

In France, face oils are part of the ritual — not just a trend.

As a French skincare lover, oils have always been in my routine. We see them not as optional, but as essential — whether it’s for hydrating, balancing, or restoring the skin’s natural glow.

This mindset is exactly what inspired Clique Beauty — a skincare line born between Louisville and Provence, created by an American esthetician and a French skincare formulator with a shared belief: skincare should be clean, sensorial, and rooted in real expertise.

The current line includes three essential products: a cleansing mousse, a face oil, and an eye cream. A fourth product — a face cream — is launching soon and, like the three products, it’s made in France. And for good reason.

The Radiance Face Oil is one of my favorites from the line. It’s everything I look for in an oil: clean ingredients, expert formulation, a sensorial texture, and a scent that makes you pause.

Clique Beauty Radiance Face Oil, a clean and plant-powered skincare essential for achieving glowing skin.

The formula? Clean, biomimetic, and full of glow.

The secret is in the blend: a synergy of rich, skin-loving oils and plant-based actives that work in harmony. Here’s what you’re really getting in every drop:

Sunflower Seed Oil, Soothing, antioxidant-rich, and ideal for calming sensitive or irritated skin.

Sesame Oil : A French pharmacy classic. Helps with elasticity and absorbs beautifully without heaviness.

Jojoba Oil (Organic) : Balances oil production and mimics natural sebum — perfect for hydrating oily or combination skin.

Grapeseed Oil : Non-comedogenic and packed with polyphenols. Lightweight but powerful for refining skin texture.

Hazelnut Oil (my favorite) : This biomimetic oil is a staple in French skincare. It nourishes without clogging and supports elasticity over time.

Black Cumin (Nigella) Oil : Soothes inflamed or stressed-out skin and brings natural purifying benefits.

Rosehip + Evening Primrose Oils : Rich in fatty acids and perfect for skin regeneration and smoothing fine lines — especially when paired with bakuchiol.

Bakuchiol : Known as the plant-based retinol alternative, bakuchiol helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, improves tone and texture, and supports collagen — with zero irritation.

A bottle of Clique Beauty Radiance Face Oil with a dropper, placed next to a basket of dark cherries on a patterned tablecloth. — Clique Beauty Radiance Face Oil surrounded by fresh cherries, emphasizing its clean and nourishing ingredients for skincare.

The scent? Light, floral, and a little addictive.

This is where the formula really becomes ritual.
The scent is soft, addictive, and truly elegant — with notes of neroli, orange blossom, and a whisper of bitter cherry flower.

It’s not a strong perfume, but it lingers just enough to make your morning feel luxurious. The kind of scent you look forward to — and that makes the application feel like a pause, not a chore.

Clique Beauty Radiance Face Oil displayed on vibrant floral background.

How I use it — and why Gua Sha makes it even better

Every morning, after cleansing and eye cream, I warm 3 drops in my palms, press them gently into my skin, and start my Gua Sha massage. Each morning, I warm 2–3 drops in my palms and press them into my skin. Then I use my Gua Sha to lift, drain, and activate circulation. It gives my face that alive, lifted look — even if I didn’t sleep much.

At night, I apply a full dropper for a deeper nourishing treatment. Sometimes on its own, sometimes mixed with moisturizer. My skin always feels calm, glowy, and balanced by morning

Who is this face oil for?

Everyone — but especially if you’re looking for:

a hydrating face oil that’s lightweight and clean
a non-greasy oil that won’t clog pores
a Gua Sha face oil with the perfect amount of slip
a glow-boosting ritual that feels like self-care
a gentle anti-aging step without retinol

A bottle of Clique Beauty Radiance Face Oil placed next to a woven basket filled with dark cherries, surrounded by colorful floral decorations on a bright background. — Clique Beauty Radiance Face Oil surrounded by fresh cherries, showcasing its clean and effective skincare formulation.

Final thoughts

I’ve tried a lot of oils — and I’ve loved many of them.
But this one has something different. The texture, the scent, the way it works with the skin, not just on it. I love that it’s clean, that it’s made in France, and that it gives results without ever overwhelming.

Is it going to transform your skin overnight? No.
But use it consistently, take a minute to really apply it — maybe with a Gua Sha if you have time — and you’ll see it: the softness, the balance, the glow that looks like it comes from within.

And honestly, the scent alone makes me want to do my routine every morning (and night!)