Exuviance® CitraFirm FACE Oil

Most facial oils do one thing well. They nourish, or they protect, or they brighten. They feel luxurious and they soothe the skin, but they do not do the more demanding work that ageing, dry and menopausal skin needs from an oil-based formula. The Exuviance CitraFirm FACE Oil was developed to go further.

A luxurious, fast-absorbing facial oil that firms, nourishes and protects in a single step. CitraFirm FACE Oil combines a curated selection of botanical oils rich in essential fatty acids with a multi-vitamin antioxidant complex and CitraFill, the collagen support matrix active that provides meaningful firming and elasticity improvement over time within an oil-based formula. For dry, dull or mature skin wanting the sensory experience of a premium facial oil alongside genuinely active anti-ageing results.

Who Is It For?

• Dry, dull or mature skin needing rich nourishment alongside active firming and brightening
• Those wanting a premium botanical facial oil that also delivers meaningful anti-ageing results
• Menopausal skin that has lost moisture, radiance and skin quality alongside the sensory pleasure of a nourishing evening oil
• Those on GLP-1 medications experiencing significant dryness and early skin laxity
• Anyone wanting to add a nourishing oil step to their Exuviance routine in the evening
• Those wanting stable antioxidant protection in an oil-based formula that will not oxidise in the bottle

How Does It Work?

CitraFill works within the oil formula to target the skin's extracellular collagen support matrix, improving the structural scaffolding that determines firmness and elasticity. It provides active anti-ageing activity that is genuinely unusual in a facial oil format. Marula Oil, rich in oleic acid and antioxidants, absorbs without greasiness and nourishes the skin barrier deeply while protecting against oxidative damage. Rosehip Seed Oil provides high concentrations of Vitamin C and essential fatty acids that support skin renewal and help fade hyperpigmentation. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, an oil-soluble stabilised form of Vitamin C, brightens, supports collagen synthesis and provides antioxidant protection in a form that does not oxidise or degrade in an oil formula the way L-Ascorbic Acid does. Vitamin E provides additional antioxidant conditioning throughout.

Key Ingredients

• CitraFill: Targets the skin's extracellular collagen support matrix to improve firmness and elasticity. The primary anti-ageing active that distinguishes CitraFirm FACE Oil from standard botanical facial oils. Provides progressive firming improvement with consistent nightly use over 4 to 8 weeks.
• Marula Oil: Rich in oleic acid and natural antioxidants, absorbs quickly without greasiness and deeply nourishes and protects the skin barrier. One of the most skin-compatible carrier oils for dry and mature skin.
• Rosehip Seed Oil: High in Vitamin C and essential fatty acids, supports skin renewal, brightens the complexion and helps fade hyperpigmentation and post-procedure marks.
• Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate (stable oil-soluble Vitamin C): A stabilised, oil-soluble form of Vitamin C that brightens, supports collagen synthesis and provides antioxidant protection in the oil formula without the instability or oxidation issues of L-Ascorbic Acid in water-based serums.
• Vitamin E (Tocopherol): Additional antioxidant protection and skin conditioning throughout the oil formula.

Benefits

• Firms and improves elasticity through CitraFill collagen matrix support
• Deeply nourishes and restores dry and mature skin through Marula and Rosehip oils
• Brightens and fades hyperpigmentation through Rosehip Seed Oil and stable Vitamin C
• Antioxidant protection through Vitamin C and Vitamin E
• Fast-absorbing without greasiness or residue
• Suitable as an evening final step or layered before or instead of moisturiser

What Results Can You Expect?

Immediately: skin feels significantly more nourished, comfortable and radiant after the first application. At 2 weeks: improved hydration and early brightening with consistent nightly use. At 6 weeks: visible improvement in skin firmness, reduced dryness and a more luminous, healthy-looking complexion as CitraFill's collagen matrix support accumulates. At 3 months: significant and sustained improvement in skin quality, firmness and radiance.

How We Use It at Face for Soul

As a pharmacist prescriber specialising in skin health, CitraFirm FACE Oil is the addition I recommend for patients with dry or mature skin who want a nourishing oil step that also delivers active firming and antioxidant benefits. It is particularly valuable for menopausal patients and patients on GLP-1 medications experiencing significant dryness and early laxity, who benefit from both the barrier nourishment of the oil base and the collagen matrix support of CitraFill simultaneously. It can replace the evening moisturiser for those who prefer an oil-only final step, or be layered with a moisturiser for maximum nourishment.

How to Use

Warm 3 to 5 drops between the palms and gently press onto the face and neck in the evening. Can be applied to slightly damp skin for enhanced absorption. Use after serum and before or instead of evening moisturiser. In the morning, allow sufficient time for the oil to fully absorb before applying SPF. Products to pair with: Exuviance AGE REVERSE Advanced Total Correct Serum or Lift Volumizing Concentrate as the preceding serum step, and the Exuviance Overnight Transformation Complex or AGE REVERSE HydraFirm if using alongside rather than instead of moisturiser.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it worth the money?
CitraFirm FACE Oil provides active firming through CitraFill, brightening through stable oil-soluble Vitamin C and antioxidant protection alongside the nourishing botanical oils. Compared to standard facial oils that provide nourishment alone, the active ingredient contribution makes it significantly more valuable for dry and mature skin wanting results alongside sensory experience.

Will it feel greasy?
No. The Marula Oil base absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy or occlusive residue. Apply to slightly damp skin to enhance absorption if needed.

Can I use it with tretinoin?
Apply tretinoin in the evening, allow to absorb fully, then apply CitraFirm FACE Oil as the nourishing final step. The oil base and essential fatty acids provide excellent barrier support during tretinoin treatment.

Is it pregnancy safe?
CitraFirm FACE Oil contains no retinoids or hydroquinone. We always recommend consulting your midwife or obstetrician before starting new skincare during pregnancy.

Is it suitable for rosacea-prone skin?
Marula and Rosehip Seed oils are generally well tolerated by rosacea-prone skin. The formula contains no AHAs or known rosacea triggers. Patch test on a small area first if your rosacea is highly reactive.

Can I use it after microneedling?
Wait until your clinician confirms oils can be reintroduced, typically 5 to 7 days after microneedling. The Rosehip Seed Oil Vitamin C content may be active on freshly treated skin so introduce it gradually after your clinician's clearance.

Can I use it under makeup?
Best suited to evening use. If using in the morning, allow full absorption time before applying SPF and makeup to avoid interference with SPF performance.

Does it clog pores?
Marula Oil has a well-established non-comedogenic profile. Rosehip Seed Oil is generally non-comedogenic on most skin types. For oily and acne-prone skin, we recommend patch testing first as individual responses to facial oils vary.

How long will one bottle last?
Used nightly at 3 to 5 drops on the face and neck, a bottle typically lasts 6 to 10 weeks.

Is it suitable on GLP-1 medication?
Yes. Patients experiencing significant dryness and skin laxity alongside GLP-1 weight loss benefit from the rich barrier nourishment and CitraFill firming that CitraFirm FACE Oil provides.

Is it vegan?
Please contact us to confirm vegan status for this specific product as Exuviance formulations can vary.

Is it cruelty-free?
Yes. Exuviance does not test on animals.

Clinical Insight

As a pharmacist prescriber specialising in skin health, CitraFirm FACE Oil is the product I recommend when a patient wants an evening oil step that does more than provide nourishment. CitraFill sets it apart from standard botanical facial oils by delivering collagen matrix support within the oil format. For menopausal and GLP-1 patients who need both deep nourishment and active firming in an evening step, this is consistently the most appropriate choice in the Exuviance range.

Research and Evidence

CitraFill's collagen support matrix targeting mechanism is supported by Exuviance's proprietary research. Marula Oil's skin compatibility and rapid absorption profile is documented in published cosmetic science literature. Rosehip Seed Oil's essential fatty acid content and skin renewal support is established in published dermatological research. Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate's stability advantage over L-Ascorbic Acid in oil-based formulas and its collagen synthesis supporting mechanism are documented in published cosmetic chemistry research.

How Does It Compare?

CitraFirm FACE Oil vs standard Rosehip Seed Oil: Standard Rosehip provides essential fatty acids and Vitamin C in an unmodified oil. CitraFirm FACE Oil adds CitraFill collagen matrix targeting and stable Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate Vitamin C for active firming and brightening alongside the Rosehip nourishment. Significantly more active results from a more complex formula.

CitraFirm FACE Oil vs Exuviance AGE REVERSE HydraFirm: HydraFirm is a rich cream with NMF-enhanced hydration and Peptide firming for dry skin as a cream moisturiser. CitraFirm is an oil-based format with CitraFill firming and botanical nourishment. Both address dry and mature skin. CitraFirm suits those preferring an oil-based evening step. HydraFirm suits those preferring a cream moisturiser. They can be used together for maximum nourishment and firming.

CitraFirm FACE Oil vs Epicutis Lipid Serum: Epicutis Lipid Serum is a minimal eight-ingredient barrier repair serum with patented TSC for membrane-level barrier reconstruction. CitraFirm is a botanical oil blend with CollagenFill firming and stable Vitamin C. Different primary mechanisms and different product formats. For patients who need both barrier repair and nourishing oil in their evening routine, both can be used: Epicutis Lipid Serum first, CitraFirm FACE Oil as the final step.

Complete Your Routine

Evening: Exuviance cleanser, Exuviance HydraPrep or HydraSoothe Toner, Exuviance AGE REVERSE Advanced Total Correct Serum or Lift Volumizing Concentrate, Exuviance CitraFirm FACE Oil pressed gently into face and neck as final step. Optionally follow with Exuviance AGE REVERSE HydraFirm for additional moisture. Morning: cleanser, toner, serum, Exuviance Daily Corrector SPF 35.

Why Buy From Face for Soul?

At Face for Soul, we stock CitraFirm FACE Oil because the CitraFill active makes it a genuinely different product from standard botanical facial oils, delivering firming results alongside the nourishment that dry and mature skin needs from an evening oil step. As a prescriber who recommends it to menopausal and GLP-1 patients regularly, the combination of sensory experience and active results is something patients appreciate and return to consistently. Contact us before ordering if you have questions about how it fits into your evening routine.