Your bathroom’s probably already pretty jam-packed. Between your all-natural deodorant and your skin type-specific sunscreen, your sweat-resistant styling stuff and your non-hair spray hair spray (not to mention all those expired serums still lying around), it’s hard to imagine your medicine cabinet might be lacking anything at this point. But there is still one thing that, if you’re missing, you should seriously consider giving a shot this season: facial oil.

Now, we understand that the word “oil” might make you nervous. Especially during the summer, when it seems like grease and sweat are intent on making your skin look as slick as possible, it makes sense that you may be weary of smearing something seemingly shiny on your mug. But the truth is, facial oils may actually be your best defense against gloss—as well as a whole range of other concerns—in the coming months.

Designed to penetrate deeper than other skincare products, oils are able to balance moisture content, protect against the elements, fight wrinkles and more, without having to use as nearly much as you would a daily lotion. And so, here are five of the best options on the market right now, specially formulated to save your skin this summer.

Brighten Up

Moisturizer not doing enough to boost your complexion? This super-lightweight daily oil by Kiehl’s doubles-down on moisture and antioxidants to keep skin fresh all day long.

$46, bergdorfgoodman.com

Cleanse Yourself

Turns out, face wash ain’t your only option when it comes to cleaning your mug. Malin + Goetz Facial Cleansing Oil gently wipes away residue just as easily.

$42, barneys.com

Aging’s Worst Enemy

Protect your skin from the signs of time with this high-efficiency oil by skin care powerhouse, La Mer. Enhancing collagen production to smooth skin from the inside out, wrinkles never saw this coming.

$240, bergdorfgoodman.com

Elevate Your Shave Game

It doesn’t matter how next-level your razor, no shaving routine is complete without a pre-shave oil. Defending skin by reducing drag, Imperial’s essential oil blend will make your blades glide better than ever.

$16, nordstrom.com

The Complete Package

Why buy a beard oil and a face oil, when you can use one product that works wonders for both? Martial Vivot’s two-in-one oil softens unruly beard hairs while also hydrating and balancing the skin around it.

$48, barneys.com

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