Botanical Beauty BLACK RASPBERRY SEED OIL 100% Pure Natural Undiluted Virgin Unrefined Cold Pressed Carrier Oil for Face, Skin, Hair, Lip, Nails (0.5 Fl Oz 15 ml) Review
Our verdict
A virgin, unrefined black raspberry seed oil priced at $12.95, backed by 298 reviews and a 4.3 rating, sitting comfortably in the middle of Botanical Beauty's facial oil lineup for both price and popularity.
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People who want a straightforward, single-ingredient virgin oil and appreciate the antioxidant reputation of raspberry seed oils.
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You are looking for the brand's most-reviewed option, since this listing's 298 reviews trail some of its higher-volume siblings like the red raspberry and camellia oils.
- Priced 24% below the category median ($16.95 across 280 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 298 owner ratings
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Popularity2.5/5
298 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other anti-aging skincare: serums, night creams, facial peels, wrinkle patches and anti-aging devices we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
['This 0.5 fl oz (15 ml) bottle of black raspberry seed oil is priced at $12.95, made from Rubus occidentalis (black raspberry) seed oil described as virgin and unrefined. It is 100 percent pure, undiluted, and cold pressed.', 'It is marketed for use on the face, skin, hair, lip, and nails, and is suited to combination, dry, normal, and sensitive skin. The formula is unscented, hypoallergenic, organic, and noted as not tested on animals.', "With 298 reviews and a 4.3 star average, it has a moderate but solid feedback base, placing it between the smaller-sample oils and the brand's higher-volume listings like camellia or red raspberry seed oil."]
Pros
- Virgin, unrefined, and cold pressed single-ingredient oil
- Organic and hypoallergenic labeling
- Unscented, suitable for fragrance-sensitive users
- Multi-use across face, skin, hair, lip, and nails
- Solid 4.3 rating with a moderate 298-review sample
Cons
- Fewer reviews than the brand's more popular oils like camellia or red raspberry
- Small 0.5 fl oz size for a multi-area use product
- Single-ingredient formula with no added actives
Performance notes
Black raspberry seed oil, like its red raspberry counterpart, is naturally rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids that may help support the skin's appearance against everyday environmental stress. As a virgin, unrefined, cold pressed oil, it retains more of its natural composition, and it is generally used as a nourishing and softening oil rather than one formulated around exfoliation or resurfacing.
What buyers say
A 4.3 average across 298 reviews suggests a reasonably satisfied customer base, sitting in the middle of the pack compared to other Botanical Beauty oils in this lineup. It is a large enough sample to trust the rating as more than a fluke, even if it is not the brand's most reviewed product.
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Frequently asked questions
How is black raspberry seed oil different from red raspberry seed oil?
Both come from raspberry seeds and are cold pressed, virgin, and unrefined, but they come from different raspberry species, Rubus occidentalis versus Rubus idaeus. Botanical Beauty markets both similarly for face, skin, hair, and nails, and reviewers rate them closely, with red raspberry seed oil carrying a slightly larger review base.
Is this oil organic?
Yes, the material features list includes an organic designation alongside natural, and the oil is also labeled hypoallergenic and not tested on animals.
What skin types does this oil work for?
The listing specifies combination, dry, normal, and sensitive skin, making it a broadly suited option rather than one aimed at a single skin type.