RMS Beauty Kakadu Beauty Oil - Vitamin C Rich Face Oil for Brightening & Firming - Potent Antioxidant Glow Serum with Kakadu Plum - 1.0 fl oz Review
Our verdict
A fragrance-free, vitamin C rich Kakadu plum face oil from a well-known clean beauty brand, designed to work as both a hydrating treatment and a makeup-prep oil.
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People who want a fragrance-free, vegan oil that works both as a skincare step and a pre-makeup finish, especially those focused on brightening and firming.
Skip if
You're shopping on a budget, since this is one of the pricier oils in its category at nearly $40 for 1 ounce.
- Priced 133% above the category median ($16.95 across 280 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 116 owner ratings
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Popularity0.6/5
116 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
RMS Beauty's Kakadu Beauty Oil is built around Kakadu plum seed oil, sold in a 30 milliliter (1.0 fluid ounce) bottle for $39.48. The brand markets it for balancing skin, improving texture and prepping skin for makeup, with directions to apply two to three drops to clean, damp skin.
The formula is paraben-free, sulfate-free, phthalate-free, vegan and fragrance-free, which makes it a reasonable pick for people who react to scented skincare. Kakadu plum is naturally rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant frequently used to support the look of brightening and firming.
At this price, it sits closer to a clean-beauty specialty product than a drugstore staple, so it's best suited to people who already value the brand's fragrance-free, vegan approach.
Pros
- Fragrance-free, suited to sensitive skin
- Vitamin C rich Kakadu plum oil as the main active
- Vegan and cruelty-free formula
- Doubles as a makeup-prep oil
- Paraben, sulfate and phthalate free
Cons
- Premium price per ounce
- Review count is on the lower side
- Recent purchase volume is currently modest
- Single main active ingredient despite the price
Performance notes
Kakadu plum is naturally one of the highest known plant sources of vitamin C, an antioxidant that can support the look of brightening and firming. The fragrance-free, vegan formulation is aimed at people with reactive skin who still want an oil with an antioxidant-rich main ingredient.
What buyers say
A 4.6 average across 116 reviews points to a small but loyal following, consistent with a niche clean-beauty price point rather than a mass-market bestseller.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I wear makeup over this oil?
Yes, the brand positions it as a step that preps skin for makeup application in addition to its hydrating role, so it can double as a primer-like oil in the morning.
Is it fragrance-free?
Yes, it's labeled unscented and fragrance-free, which makes it a reasonable option for people who react to scented skincare.
Why does Kakadu plum show up in so many face oils?
Kakadu plum is known for its naturally high vitamin C content, an antioxidant commonly included in oils marketed for brightening and evening out the look of skin tone.