Oenothera Biennis Oil
Oenothera Biennis Oil, commonly known as evening primrose oil, is a lightweight, nourishing plant oil prized in skincare for its high content of essential fatty acids. It helps support soft, supple skin and is a popular ingredient in creams, serums and oils aimed at dry or mature complexions.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, Oenothera Biennis Oil functions as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. Its rich essential fatty acid profile, particularly gamma-linolenic acid, helps reinforce the skin’s natural lipid barrier, smooth rough texture and improve overall softness without leaving a heavy or greasy feel.
Key benefits
- Helps maintain skin softness and smoothness
- Supports the skin’s natural moisture barrier
- Provides lightweight nourishment
- Helps soothe dry or rough skin texture
- Suitable for use in anti-ageing formulations
- Conditions hair and scalp when used in haircare
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin, dehydrated skin
Where it comes from
Oenothera Biennis Oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the evening primrose plant (Oenothera biennis), a wildflower native to North America but widely cultivated across the UK and Europe.
Products with Oenothera Biennis Oil
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Oenothera Biennis Oil than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
- Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 (50ml) Dermalogica
- Dermalogica Dynamic Skin Recovery SPF50 (2 x 50ml) Duo Dermalogica