Product Reviews Rated 4.31 out of 5 stars
80 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review Even better than 'Good Genes'! Take almost every natural ingredient that I love and throw them all into one product, and you have this! I was 'sold' the instant I laid my eyes on the ingredients list, and I'm happy to confirm the product performance completely lives up to it too: this reduces any random (mild) acne I get within a day or two, and it also lightens any discoloration left once they've died down. Additionally I find it clarifies congestion and dullness, both of which my skin is very prone to - especially my nose/inner cheeks area, and all I'm using is about 2-3 drops on an evening over my face, and letting it sink in and work its magic overnight. And work overnight it sure does...I can visibly see a difference by the very next morning. If you've used 'Salicylic Acid' for acne/pores in the past but found it too drying, I would suggest trying this. Most SA containing products are in a water/alcohol base whereas this is mainly oils and doesn't have that drying or stripping effect. The fragrance of this product is a fairly noticeable herbal/medicated smell, but honestly I barely notice it any longer - although I appreciate it definitely won't be for everyone, the same applies to the product itself: you're either gonna love it or hate it. I've been a fan of 'Good Genes' by this brand, for some time, but this product (for me at least) blows that one out of the water. Yes it's very pricey but considering how little of a dent I've made in the 0.5 fl oz (15 ml) size, I can justify the investment as it's not one I'll be needing to make that often. -> My 'Ulta Beauty Top 7 must-have list' (My 7 favorite beauty products of all time, focusing mainly on my purchases at Ulta) < - < 1. Hair Loss Treatment: Divine Herbal Hair Oil < 2. Eye Cream: Clinique All about eyes < 3. Lip Gloss: Clarins Lip Comfort Oil < 4. Makeup Remover: Lancome Bi Facil < 5. Pigmentation + Anti-Aging Serum: Divine Herbal Facial Treatment Serum < 6. Eyeliner: Ulta Beauty Gel Eyeliner Pencil < 7. Moisturizer: 'Lush' – Enzymion
Most Helpful Critical Review Not Worth the Hype or Money I never write product reviews, but I feel like I have to warn people with sensitive or oily skin. The positives for this product are true: it absorbs quickly, it makes your skin look plumper, and it does overall enhance the look of your skin. However, if you have oily skin, this is just going to add more oil production. I know the theory is to add oil to prevent oil, but with this product you're just going to get more oil. There's also an ingredient in this product that blocks pores badly. I first used all the smaller size and thought that my occasional break outs were just the purging process. Then I bought the bigger size and then the huge cystic break outs began. I stopped using this product and my skin cleared immediately, so it was obviously this product. I think with skin oils it just works for some people or makes the situation much worse for others. I wouldn't spend this much money on a product that is going to give you break outs if you have sensitive skin.
Reviewed by 80 customers Out of this world formula! 5
Kammy from Lahaina, HI
This face oil is.. sultry. I love the texture, the consistency, the ingredients! After falling down the rabbit hole of skincare research, I submerged ready to invest in Sunday Riley products. My skin is.... attached to it's problems. I've never found, in my entire life anything that will clear my skin. Even now, after slowly introducing many products into my routine including prescription retinol, I am still not clear of blemished. Each and everyday I have them on my face, my chest, and my back. I've been consistently using U.F.O. for three weeks now and I see improvements and just feel good putting this non-oily product onto my body knowing that I'm getting the salicylic acid treatment that it needs. The other ingredients in this formula really make it nourishing, which you wouldn't expect from a 1.5% salicylic acid treatment usually. I'll continue to use this product faithfully and believe that I will benefit long-term from amazing results.
Great product 5
Maddie from Usa
I got this in an ipsy bag and fell in love with it. I use it at night and in the morning before makeup. I have very oily and acne prone skin and this doesn't make it oilier. It has helped with breakouts a tone. The only thing it hasn't helped with is blackheads.
Doesn't clog pores or cause irritation 4
Alecann from Layton
I purchased all 4 of the Sunday Riley products related to acne, they all have their benefits, and I can say none of them ever caused my acne to get worse. This U.F.O. oil would be my first recommendation though for anyone that is interested in trying the line. the oils are all dry oils, they absorb into the skin and are non-comedogenic. I've had the large bottle for almost 4 years now, I store it in a drawer to make sure the sun doesn't turn the oil, and it still smells exactly as it did the day I bought it. with that said, some people will not like the smell, it's not a gross scent, it's just not fruity, or sweet like many skin care products tend to be. It leans more herbal and green, somewhat medicinal in nature. I don't love it, but I don't really care either, I more care whether it performs, and doesn't make things worse. After many years, I would say it does, it does not leave you feeling greasy, doesn't clog pores, and because it does have salicylic acid, it can actually stop your breakouts, if you use it everyday.
I have had acne since middle school, it got much worse after having my daughter right out of high school, and it didn't slow down into adulthood.
I am now 38, I still have oily skin, still have blackheads, whiteheads, and even some cystic acne. But over the last several years, all of my severe breakouts, and painful acne has reduced to almost zero. I attribute it, at least in part, to this facial oil. If I get lazy and I skip my regime for a few days, I will almost always end up with at least one new pimple.
I have to wash my bed sheets twice per week, or I will get new ones as well, and I can never, never fall asleep with makeup on. So, while this oil won't replace every action, it will do its part to reduce or stop acne, at least that's been my experience.
Bought for my teen daughters acne, works very well! 5
Jammie from Ohio
Great for acne
Effective, long lasting, smelly acne treatment 4
Chels from Kentucky
I got this product as a sample from Ulta. The sample is .17 oz, I have been using this for three weeks and the container is at the halfway (five or take) mark. I use 3 drops, about 1/4 of the dropper, at night. My face does feel a greasy, but it draws out everything and left my skin feeling smooth after the first two weeks. This is a supplement to my 3 step night routine, and it has helped eliminate some very stubborn hormonal cystic spots. WARNING: if you don't know what tea tree oil smells like, you will want to find out. The smell does dissipate, but some people may find the smell displeasing even for a few minutes.
It works 5
Marie from Illinois
Been getting breakouts on my chin from the mask that just would not go alway. I received a sample of this the other day used it at night and the next morning I could see a difference. They were less visible will continue to use and probably purchase the full size bottle.
Gets in eyes 2
Coca Cola from Portland
This product feels like it's working with a little tingle but the problem is the oil is so thin it always ends up getting in my eyes and it does leave skin looking greasy even though it says it supposed to soak in quickly I find it looks pretty greasy and gets my hair greasy...i have dry/combo skin and was using it for pore size and clearing unevenness- might have helped a bit in combo w everything else but wasn't dramatically effective by any means and not worth the eye burn
Draws out everything 5
Kathryn from California
This really detoxifies your skin, everything under the surface comes out. I can tell it worked after just a few uses because all the acne I can see under the surface was able to surface.
Good but very drying 3
Wishful from Arlington, VA
This actually is a very good product...only if your skin is oily. I have combination skin, and the first couple of uses I absolutely loved it, but then it started to really dry out my face. This happened even while using a moisturizer with it. A little does go a long way. Wish it worked for me because I LOVE Good Genes.
Great for hormonal acne 5
Rosy from Washington, D.C.
I get hormonal acne at that time of the month, and this oil really makes a difference. It helps the pimples to go away much faster and doesn't dry out my skin. I have combo oily skin, and this doesn't cause me any problems or irritations. I only use it on blemishes (not all over the face). I recently purchased my 3rd bottle!
Using for over a year: Cleared cystic acne in 3 months 5
Blair from Michigan
I have been struggling with acne since I was 12 and I have never found a product that works for me. Last year my acne started to turn cystic around my chin and cheeks and October it was at its worse. It hurt when I smiled or talked, and when I ate. I scarred like crazy from it. I was introduced to UFO because I was working at Ulta at the time and my coworkers who were struggling with cystic acne said that it worked for them.
THIS STARTED TO CLEAR MY SKIN UP IN A MONTH. No joke. I use it every morning after cleansing my skin. My cystic acne is gone and now I just deal with maskne. Still sucks, BUT I am not longer in pain because of my acne and I'm much more confident with using UFO. COMPLETELY CHANGED MY SKIN!!! Also, using this and tidal moisturizer is amazing, and CEO Glow oil is helping with my scarring. WORTH THE MONEY!!!
Buy it! ( a little goes a long way!) 5
Paige from Maryland
Love this product! I was having major breakouts so I started using this at night as a spot treatment and added a drop or two into my foundation and my face is doing so much better. Sure the smell is a bit different but it does the job so I don't mind at alllll.
Fast results! 4
GEM from State college, PA
I recently bought this product because of tik tok and for once I'm not disappointed. I use this at night after cleansing and in two days I saw a difference. My breakouts were noticeably smaller and my acne scars were a little lighter.
perfect for managing breakouts 5
actual_consumer from ri
i have dealt with achne well into adulthood (im 27) however it wasnt until my mid-twenties that i noticed cystic achne developing along my jawline.
this product works very well to make my breakouts manageable (if you've ever experienced any form of cystic achne you know how meaningful that is).
it saturates the skin and in my experience eliminates the need to moisturize which is really great when it comes to very sensitive and achne prone areas.
also, great for healing ingrown hairs.
Great for Maskne 5
Geminidoc from Madison, MS
I used this on my chin, lower cheeks or U-zone and it cleared up a new breakout in one day and healed an old acne scar from a former breakout two weeks ago. I'm a healthcare provider and wear a mask often. I apply this oil every morn to prevent Maskne. It works!!
Very drying and I don't see an effect 1
Ria from Michigan
This is heavily perfumed and smells like my grandmas house. When I used this product i didn't notice a difference in my skin but I did notice it dryer my face out.
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING 5
Dmartinez from Naperville,IL
Love this product felt like I was seeing results in just a couple of uses!! I use this twice a day before I put moisturizer and sunscreen. For the people complaining about the scent it's not a bad scent at all I rather it smell like it does and they not add any artificial scents or whatever else.
Even better than 'Good Genes'! 5
Selena from Miami, FL
Take almost every natural ingredient that I love and throw them all into one product, and you have this! I was 'sold' the instant I laid my eyes on the ingredients list, and I'm happy to confirm the product performance completely lives up to it too: this reduces any random (mild) acne I get within a day or two, and it also lightens any discoloration left once they've died down. Additionally I find it clarifies congestion and dullness, both of which my skin is very prone to - especially my nose/inner cheeks area, and all I'm using is about 2-3 drops on an evening over my face, and letting it sink in and work its magic overnight. And work overnight it sure does...I can visibly see a difference by the very next morning. If you've used 'Salicylic Acid' for acne/pores in the past but found it too drying, I would suggest trying this. Most SA containing products are in a water/alcohol base whereas this is mainly oils and doesn't have that drying or stripping effect. The fragrance of this product is a fairly noticeable herbal/medicated smell, but honestly I barely notice it any longer - although I appreciate it definitely won't be for everyone, the same applies to the product itself: you're either gonna love it or hate it. I've been a fan of 'Good Genes' by this brand, for some time, but this product (for me at least) blows that one out of the water. Yes it's very pricey but considering how little of a dent I've made in the 0.5 fl oz (15 ml) size, I can justify the investment as it's not one I'll be needing to make that often. -> My 'Ulta Beauty Top 7 must-have list' (My 7 favorite beauty products of all time, focusing mainly on my purchases at Ulta) < - < 1. Hair Loss Treatment: Divine Herbal Hair Oil < 2. Eye Cream: Clinique All about eyes < 3. Lip Gloss: Clarins Lip Comfort Oil < 4. Makeup Remover: Lancome Bi Facil < 5. Pigmentation + Anti-Aging Serum: Divine Herbal Facial Treatment Serum < 6. Eyeliner: Ulta Beauty Gel Eyeliner Pencil < 7. Moisturizer: 'Lush' – Enzymion
I would not buy this again ! 1
Laila from Illinois
Get slight breaks out so I thought I would try this serum since I am almost in my 30s and it just broke my skin out worse. The smell also, I don't know how people would use this during the day like holy cow punch in the face and not in a good way. Maybe this works for older women without pores?
great acne treatment 5
emily c from chico california
great for treating acne and smells great too and is cruelty free
Overnight results! I LOVE this stuff! 5
Jessica from FL
I only use this as needed. And I use a drop or two in areas needed. Works really fast!
Amazing product! 5
Perez from San Antonio, TX
I recently started going through my "adult acne" phase and would NOT stop breaking out around my chin/neck area. I was using the same products I had been but for some reason they just stopped working. After using this face oil for 2 weeks I've seen a MAJOR difference not only in my breakouts, but in my acne scars and the overall complexion of my skin as well. I have oily/combo skin and this didn't break me out once, I highly recommend this for anyone dealing with troublesome acne.
Totally worth it ! 5
Daisybloom101 from Plano,texas
I was Super scared to get this,For personal reasons but it has been the best decision I've made by purchasing this. It works Instantly after one use. I love it. Use only at night.
I will continue to buy this product! 5
DeLo from Los Angeles
I've dealt with Acne for 15 years as a young adult. It's been a roller coaster ride with different products and dermatologist. This product has definitely kept my breakouts under control. Not to say that I don't have any breakouts anymore, but they are controlled and I could deal with that. This product has helped my skin 85%!
ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! 5
Kara from Brighton
The product is easy to apply and works very well.
