Fragrance is the #1 cause of cosmetic irritation — even in “clean” skincare.
Most face oils rely on essential oils, botanical perfumes, or aromatic blends to create a sensorial moment. While these scents feel luxurious, they are also one of the most common triggers for:
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redness
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sensitivity
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dermatitis
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congestion
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barrier disruption
For reactive, dry, or easily overwhelmed skin, fragrance is often the difference between glowing and inflamed.
A beautiful scent is not the same as a healthy barrier.
Essential oils and botanical fragrances are often perceived as “natural,” but many are potent, volatile compounds that can irritate the very skin they’re meant to nourish.
Over time, repeated exposure can lead to:
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chronic inflammation
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increased transepidermal water loss
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heightened reactivity
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impaired barrier repair
Fragrance is stimulation.
Your skin needs stability.
Why we choose silence over scent.
Instead of perfuming the surface, The Face Oil focuses on replenishing what the skin actually needs:
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ceramides to strengthen
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sterols to retain moisture
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fatty acids to rebuild
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skin-identical lipids to restore balance
These ingredients mimic the skin’s natural barrier structure, allowing it to repair itself without distraction.
We don’t hide the formula in scent.
We let the ingredients speak for themselves.
Fragrance-Free ≠ Sensory-Free
Just because a formula is fragrance-free doesn’t mean it’s without experience.
The Face Oil offers a different kind of luxury — one rooted in:
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soft, silky textures
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calming absorption
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breathable hydration
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quiet radiance
The sensorial moment comes from how your skin feels, not how the product smells.
Safe for sensitive, reactive, and rosacea-prone skin.
Fragrance-free skincare is especially important for people who experience:
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redness
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stinging
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dry patches
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eczema
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rosacea
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essential-oil intolerance
Even non-sensitive skin benefits from going fragrance-free, because it allows the barrier to strengthen rather than constantly defend itself.
A healthier relationship with your skin.
Removing fragrance is more than a formulation decision — it’s a philosophy:
less stimulation, more restoration.
Your skin performs best when it feels safe.
Fragrance-free skincare creates the conditions for that safety.
A quiet glow, born from stability.
The Face Oil by LÉONIE is formulated for people who want radiance without the overwhelm — a routine that feels grounded, calming, and deeply intentional.
Your skin already knows how to repair itself.
Fragrance-free, biomimetic lipids simply help it remember.