Sweet Essentials 100% Organic Buriti (Aguaje) Fruit Oil | Imported From Brazil | 2oz Glass Bottle With Glass Dropper | 100% Pure | Cold-Pressed | Natural Moisturizer for Skin, Hair and Face Review
Our verdict
Sweet Essentials' Buriti Fruit Oil is a single-ingredient, cold-pressed oil imported from Brazil, aimed at dryness, redness, and general moisture support. At $19.99 it is an approachable, budget-friendly way to try a lesser-known botanical oil.
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Anyone with dry, redness-prone, or eczema-affected skin who wants a simple, single-ingredient natural oil.
Skip if
You want a facial oil with anti-aging actives layered in, since this is a pure, single-ingredient moisturizer.
- Priced 18% above the category median ($16.95 across 280 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 148 owner ratings
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Popularity1.1/5
148 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 2oz glass bottle holds 100 percent pure, cold-pressed buriti (aguaje) fruit oil imported from Brazil, packaged with a glass dropper for controlled application. It is marketed as a natural moisturizer for skin, hair, and face rather than a targeted anti-aging treatment.', 'The brand positions it toward dryness, eczema-prone skin, and redness, with a hydrating focus that suits all skin types. It is GMO-free and has not been tested on animals, and its scent is described simply as characteristic of the oil itself rather than a fragrance additive.', 'At $19.99, it is one of the more affordable oils in this roundup. Its 4.5 rating from 148 reviews is solid, though the review count is smaller than some of the bigger, longer-running brands in this category.']
Pros
- Budget-friendly at $19.99 for a 2oz glass bottle
- Single-ingredient, cold-pressed formula with no added fragrance
- Marketed for dryness, redness, and eczema-prone skin
- GMO-free and not tested on animals
- Suitable for all skin types
Cons
- Smaller review base of 148 compared to bigger-name brands
- No recorded purchases in the last month
- Single-ingredient formula lacks the active complexity of blended anti-aging oils
Performance notes
Buriti fruit oil is naturally hydrating and is traditionally used to help soothe dry or irritated skin. As a single-ingredient oil with no added actives, its role here is straightforward moisture support rather than targeted anti-aging performance, which makes it a good layering oil for anyone building a simpler routine.
What buyers say
A 4.5 rating from 148 reviews reflects a smaller but positive customer base. The review count is modest compared to more established brands, so buyers considering this oil may want to weigh that smaller sample size against the consistently high rating.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this oil good for eczema-prone skin?
Sweet Essentials markets this buriti oil toward dryness, eczema, and redness, and its single-ingredient, hydrating formula makes it a gentle option for reactive skin. As with any new oil, patch testing first is a good idea if you have a history of skin sensitivity.
Does this oil have a strong scent?
No added fragrance is listed, and Amazon lists the scent simply as characteristic of the oil, meaning whatever natural aroma the buriti oil itself carries. It is not marketed as a scented product.
Can this oil be used on hair as well as skin?
Yes, the brand markets it as a natural moisturizer for skin, hair, and face, so it can double as a hair oil in addition to facial use.