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Skincare Oil
The cult multi-use oil for scars and stretch marks, backed mainly by the brand's own trials and still fragranced.
7.3
Good
Beauty score
#9 of 10 body
Community
—/10
- Format
- Body oil
- Size
- 2 fl oz
- Price per oz
- $5.48 / oz
- Price tier
- Drugstore
Made for: All skin types · Dry skin · Sensitive skin
Key ingredients:Vitamin E
Last reviewed November 2, 2026 by our editors · How we score
The verdict
The cult multi-use oil for scars and stretch marks, backed mainly by the brand's own trials and still fragranced.
Bio-Oil Skincare Oil is a mineral-oil-based blend with vitamins A and E, calendula and chamomile, lavender and rosemary oils that the brand says is clinically proven to help improve the appearance of scars and stretch marks, and it is also sold for uneven tone, aging and dehydrated skin. Bio-Oil's own placebo-controlled trials report improvement in most participants, and NewBeauty and Marie Claire still rate it a cult classic. It contains fragrance and a dye, and some users find it greasy or too occlusive for the face.
Best for
- Healed scars and stretch marks
- Dry body skin that needs an oil
- Pregnancy body care, following Bio-Oil's guidance
What we love
- Brand-run placebo-controlled trials for scars and stretch marks
- Multi-use on face and body, including during pregnancy per the brand
- Brand tests found it non-comedogenic and non-irritating on sensitive skin
- Sold in four sizes from 0.85 to 6.7 fl oz
Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance, essential oils and a dye
- Some users find it greasy
- Efficacy evidence comes mainly from the brand's own studies
How it scored
The breakdown.
Five factors, weighted for formulas. Here’s our working.
7.3Good
Beauty score out of 10. Brands can’t pay for placement — ever.
- Results30%7.2
Bio-Oil's own placebo-controlled trials report improved appearance of scars and stretch marks in most participants after eight weeks, but published independent evidence is limited.
- Formula & ingredients20%6.4
A mineral-oil base with vitamins A and E and plant oils seals in moisture, but fragrance, essential oils and a dye add irritation risk, and a Reddit commenter warns its isopropyl myristate can clog facial pores.
- Texture & experience15%7.4
Bio-Oil's absorption studies rate it fast-absorbing for most testers, though Marie Claire notes some users find it a little too greasy.
- Value20%7.8
$11.12 for 2 fl oz at Walmart is affordable per bottle, and Walmart's larger 6.7 fl oz size costs less per ounce.
- Community love15%8.2
A cult classic that NewBeauty named its best stretch mark treatment in 2025 and Marie Claire calls a favorite of many moms-to-be, with skeptics on Reddit.
Beauty profile
Inside the bottle.
Texture
Orange-pink oil that Bio-Oil's absorption studies rate fast-absorbing; some users find it greasy
Format
Body oil
Fragrance
Contains fragrance — Fragranced, with lavender, chamomile and rosemary oils
Size
2 fl oz / 60 ml
Key ingredients
Ingredient encyclopedia →What’s in it: Mineral oil base with triisononanoin, cetearyl ethylhexanoate and isopropyl myristate, plus vitamin A (retinyl palmitate), vitamin E, calendula extract, sunflower and soybean oils, chamomile, lavender and rosemary oils, fragrance and Red 17 dye; Bio-Oil says its vitamin A level is well below the EU limit for body lotions.
How to use
Massage in a circular motion on the face or body until absorbed, twice daily for at least three months; apply to cleansed skin or after showering, and not to open wounds or broken skin.
Claims & certifications
- Vegan
- Cruelty-free (brand-stated)
- Non-comedogenic
Full ingredient list (INCI)39 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand
- Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum),
- Triisononanoin,
- Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate,
- Isopropyl Myristate,
- Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil,
- Bisabolol,
- Tocopheryl Acetate,
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil,
- Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil,
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil,
- Calendula Officinalis Extract,
- Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil,
- Retinyl Palmitate,
- Tocopherol,
- Fragrance (Parfum),
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone,
- Amyl Cinnamal,
- Amyl Salicylate,
- Benzyl Salicylate,
- Beta-Caryophyllene,
- Camphor,
- Citronellol,
- Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil,
- Coumarin,
- Eugenol,
- Farnesol,
- Geraniol,
- Geranyl Acetate,
- Hexamethylindanopyran,
- Hydroxycitronellal,
- Isoeugenyl Acetate,
- Lavandula Oil/Extract,
- Limonene,
- Linalool,
- Linalyl Acetate,
- Pinene,
- Terpineol,
- Terpinolene,
- Red 17 (CI 26100).
Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.
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What people say
Straight from the source.
Verbatim from Reddit, forums, blogs and the beauty press — linked, so you can read the whole thread.
3 verbatim quotes · 2 positive · 1 critical
Marie ClairePositive
Lightly scented and non-comedogenic, there's a reason people repurchase this stuff time and time again—even after the marks they were looking to erase are long gone.
NewBeautyPositive
There are so many products that claim to improve the appearance of stretch marks, but not many have done clinical studies to prove it. We've trusted this product for years, and sometimes nothing new can beat a cult-classic.
r/SkincareAddictionCritical
I agree you should ditch the Bio-Oil. It contains Isopropyl Myristate which is a heavy occlusive.
Price & value
Is it worth it?
Typical price
$11.12
for 2 fl oz / 60 ml
Per ounce
$5.48
DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury
About 25% more per ounce than the typical body we review. Our value score: 7.8/10 for a drugstore pick.
Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.
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FAQ
Good questions.
Does Bio-Oil work on stretch marks?
Bio-Oil reports a placebo-controlled trial of 38 women in which every participant showed improved stretch mark appearance after eight weeks. It is a cosmetic that improves the look of stretch marks rather than removing them, and the brand notes results vary.
Is Bio-Oil safe to use during pregnancy?
Bio-Oil says a toxicologist assessed it as safe for pregnant and breastfeeding women and suggests applying it twice a day from the first trimester. It contains vitamin A at a level the brand says is well below the EU limit, so check with a healthcare provider if unsure.
Can I use Bio-Oil on my face?
Yes. Bio-Oil's directions include the face, and its trials found it non-comedogenic. Some Reddit users with clogged pores still advise against it on the face because of its occlusive ingredients.
How long does it take to see results?
Bio-Oil recommends using it twice daily for at least three months. Its trials ran for 8 to 12 weeks and measured improvements from two weeks onward.
Sources we checked (9)
- bio-oil.com/us/en/products/SCO/information
- bio-oil.com/us/en/about
- bio-oil.com/us/en/privacy_policy
- walmart.com/ip/Bio-Oil-Skincare-Body-Oil-for-Scars-and-Stretch-Marks-Serum-Hydrates-Skin-2-fl-oz/418501429
- walmart.com/ip/Bio-Oil-Skincare-Body-Oil-for-Scars-and-Stretch-Marks-Serum-Hydrates-Skin-6-7-fl-oz/22374240
- amazon.com/dp/B000VPPUEA
- marieclaire.com/beauty/best-body-oils/
- newbeauty.com/awards/skincare-oil/
- reddit.com/r/SkincareAddiction/comments/1wu428o/routine_help_how_do_i_fix_my_skin_texture_ft/pd0vsjp/
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