The Rare Ritual Radiance Oil Serum is a brightening facial oil built around some of the rarest, most nutrient-dense plant oils in natural skincare. Prickly Pear Seed Oil, upcycled from South African sources and extraordinarily rich in linoleic acid and natural Vitamin E, sits at the heart of this formula. Baobab, trusted across Sub-Saharan Africa for generations, delivers a balanced omega profile that feeds the skin without overwhelming it. Pomegranate Seed Oil brings punicic acid, a conjugated fatty acid found in virtually no other plant on earth, supporting elasticity and cell renewal. Completed with bakuchiol, the Ayurvedic retinol alternative, this is a brightening facial oil that works at the level of skin biology, not surface illusion.

The Ritual

Use 1 to 2 pumps. Can be used on the face, neck and décolletage. Let the oil absorb fully before layering moisturiser or SPF.

When to Use

Morning and evening. Bakuchiol is photostable, so no photosensitivity restriction applies, and this oil is entirely safe for daytime use. If used in the morning, follow with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher as part of your Ritual.

Where in the Ritual

After cleansing and toner. After water-based serums. Before moisturiser. As the final oil step before SPF in the morning.

Store away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep below 25°C. The Mandarin Essential Oil used in this formula is steam-distilled and furanocoumarin-free. No phototoxicity restriction applies.

Pair this Ritual step with the No. 08 Radiance Active Serum Reset 30ml or No. 12 Radiance Active Toner 125ml for a more complete daily layering Ritual.

Store away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep below 25°C. The Mandarin Essential Oil used in this formula is steam-distilled and furanocoumarin-free. No phototoxicity restriction applies.

The Rare Actives: A Brightening Facial Oil From the African Continent

The Radiance Oil Serum draws from some of the most extraordinary plant oils on the African continent and beyond, combined with precision actives to deliver a formula that is genuinely uncommon.

Prickly Pear Seed Oil (Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil)

Your rare active carrier oil. Cold-pressed from the seeds of the Opuntia cactus and upcycled from South African sources, making it a conservation-positive, sustainability-led ingredient choice. Rich in linoleic acid, it targets one of the most specific deficiencies of aging and photo-damaged skin: the depletion of omega-6 fatty acids that maintain barrier integrity and keep skin plump and evenly toned. Its extraordinary natural Vitamin E content makes it self-protecting despite its high polyunsaturated content. This is also your story ingredient: indigenous, rare, and genuinely purposeful.

Baobab Oil (Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil)

The African anchor. Rich in oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acid, Baobab is one of the most balanced carrier oils in natural formulation. Ancestrally used across Sub-Saharan Africa for generations as a skin and hair treatment, it feeds the skin a complete, balanced fatty acid profile. Nothing missing. Nothing excessive. Here, it is the primary nourishing carrier of this formula.

Pomegranate Seed Oil (Punica Granatum Seed Oil)

Uniquely rich in punicic acid, a conjugated fatty acid found in virtually no other plant source, which supports skin elasticity and cell renewal. Also contains ellagic acid, a natural polyphenol with antioxidant and mild brightening properties. Within the optimal clinical usage range. A rare oil that helps skin look firmer, more radiant, and more resilient.

Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil (Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil)

One of the most nutrient-dense plant oils on earth, with an extraordinary natural beta-carotene and carotenoid concentration. Carotenoids are provitamin A compounds that support healthy skin skin’s natural-looking renewal and act as powerful antioxidants. It delivers a concentrated dose of rare plant nutrition and gives the formula its signature golden-amber colour.

Bakuchiol

The ancient retinol alternative. Derived from the Babchi plant, used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries and now validated by modern clinical studies for its retinol-pathway activity. It supports skin’s natural-looking renewal and collagen synthesis on the same pathways as retinol, without irritation, photosensitivity, or pregnancy restrictions. Within the clinically evidenced usage rate.

Meadowfoam Seed Oil (Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil)

The silent stabiliser of the entire formula. Meadowfoam’s unique eicosenoic acid structure creates a protective film around all the other oils, physically slowing their oxidation. Particularly critical given the polyunsaturated content of Prickly Pear and Pomegranate. Also deeply emollient, contributing significantly to the premium, velvety skin feel.

Neroli & Mandarin Essential Oils (Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil & Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil)

Neroli, distilled from the blossoms of the bitter orange tree, is one of the most prized florals in luxury perfumery: warm, honeyed, distinctly premium. Mandarin (steam-distilled, furanocoumarin-free) adds a fresh, bright citrus top note. Together they create a fragrance experience that makes every application feel intentional.

Why This Brightening Facial Oil Works

This formula is entirely cold-process: no heat is applied at any stage. Prickly Pear and Pomegranate are both high in polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic acid, punicic acid) that oxidise rapidly under elevated temperature. Cold processing preserves every bioactive compound in its intact, functional form.

The formula delivers a four-way approach to radiance: carotenoids from Sea Buckthorn and Prickly Pear support healthy skin skin’s natural-looking renewal; linoleic acid from Prickly Pear and Baobab Supports the look of a healthy-looking barrier for plump, even-toned skin; bakuchiol supports collagen and accelerates skin’s natural-looking renewal; and the full antioxidant system (mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract, Sea Buckthorn, pomegranate) defends against the environmental oxidative stress that accelerates dullness and uneven tone.

This brightening facial oil was formulated to deliver every benefit listed above through careful selection of evidence-supported actives, so consistent daily use feels both sustainable and rewarding.

Key Benefits of This Brightening Facial Oil

• Visible radiance: Prickly Pear, Baobab, and Sea Buckthorn deliver a high concentration of carotenoids, essential fatty acids, and antioxidants that support a visibly luminous, even-toned complexion.
• Cell renewal: Bakuchiol works on the same skin renewal pathways as retinol, supporting collagen and accelerating skin’s natural-looking renewal, without irritation, photosensitivity, or pregnancy restrictions.
• Antioxidant defence: Mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract, Sea Buckthorn, and pomegranate protect both the formula and the skin from oxidative stress.
• Barrier nourishment: Baobab’s balanced omega profile combined with squalane and meadowfoam delivers deep, lasting nourishment to the skin barrier without heaviness.
• Lightweight, non-comedogenic finish: Jojoba and squalane absorb quickly, leaving a silky, radiant skin feel that sits beautifully under SPF or worn alone.
• One Ritual, complete result: This brightening facial oil consolidates several routine steps into a single, considered Ritual — designed to feel intentional rather than transactional.

What It Replaces

This oil consolidates:

• Your nourishing facial oil step
• Your antioxidant treatment
• Your glow-enhancing serum
• Your cell-renewal active (bakuchiol / retinol alternative)

Into one Ritual application.

Full Ingredients

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil, Squalane, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Bakuchiol, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Neroli) Flower Oil, Citrus Reticulata (Mandarin) Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract.

Free from water, preservatives, and synthetic ingredients. Contains Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil (Neroli). Patch test before first use. If irritation or adverse reaction occurs, discontinue use.

Storage & Care

• Store away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep below 25°C.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse immediately with water.
• Patch test before first use.
• For external use only.
• Shelf life: 12–18 months sealed / 12 months after opening.

About Rare Ritual

Rare Ritual creates high-performance skincare rooted in nature and refined by science. Each formula is designed as a complete Ritual, delivering multiple benefits through rare, purposefully selected ingredients and intelligent simplicity. Full transparency: every ingredient disclosed and explained.