Barely Tamed
Face Oil

Nourish • Replenish • Restore

Not every skin ritual needs another cream.

Sometimes a few carefully chosen drops are enough.

Barely Tamed is a barrier-supportive facial oil built for skin that needs real nourishment — not a quick fix. Every oil in this formula was chosen for what it does at a skin level: supporting the lipid barrier, calming reactivity, and helping skin hold onto the moisture it's losing.

Created for skin that feels depleted, dry, dull, or simply under-supported, Barely Tamed delivers richness where it's needed while staying light enough to never feel heavy or greasy.

Every ingredient earns its place.

No fillers. No trend-chasing. No padding the formula with something that sounds good and does nothing.

Just oils that work — at a level that actually matters.

Why You'll Love It

• Supports the skin barrier — the layer responsible for keeping moisture in and irritants out
• Rich in botanical oils and antioxidant-rich CO₂ extracts that help defend skin against daily environmental stress
• Lightweight yet deeply nourishing — absorbs without sitting heavy
• Calming for skin that's reactive, compromised, or barrier-depleted
• Leaves skin feeling soft, conditioned, and genuinely cared for
• Handcrafted in small batches in South Australia
  

Key Ingredients

Quandong-Infused Jojoba Oil

The foundation of Barely Tamed.

Jojoba oil's molecular structure closely resembles the skin's own sebum, which is part of why it's so well tolerated — even by reactive or breakout-prone skin. It helps balance the skin's natural oil production rather than disrupting it. Infused with Australian Quandong, one of the richest natural sources of Vitamin C, it adds antioxidant support to the base of the formula.

What this means for your skin: a stable, non-pore-clogging foundation that helps regulate oil rather than add to it.

Tomato Seed Oil

One of the hero oils in Barely Tamed.

Rich in lycopene — one of the most potent antioxidants found in nature. Lycopene helps protect skin cells from oxidative stress, the kind caused by sun exposure, pollution, and everyday environmental damage that gradually breaks down the skin barrier over time.

What this means for your skin: ongoing protection against the environmental stress that ages and weakens skin.

Cucumber Seed Oil

A lightweight oil naturally rich in essential fatty acids that support the skin's barrier function, helping skin retain hydration rather than lose it through the day.

What this means for your skin: a fresh, weightless layer of support that won't compromise the oil's overall light finish.

Pumpkin Seed Oil

Naturally rich in fatty acids, phytosterols, and Vitamin E — all of which support barrier repair and help calm inflammation in compromised or reactive skin.

What this means for your skin: added reinforcement for skin that's been through irritation, over-exfoliation, or general depletion.

Olive Squalane

A lipid that's structurally similar to what your skin already produces naturally. Squalane helps restore moisture balance without clogging pores, and gives the oil its silky, fast-absorbing glide.

What this means for your skin: deep conditioning without the greasy after-feel oils are often known for.

Tamanu Seed Oil

Traditionally used for its skin-calming and restorative properties. Tamanu is rich in fatty acids that support the skin's natural repair processes, making it especially suited to skin under stress.

What this means for your skin: extra support for skin dealing with redness, sensitivity, or visible signs of a compromised barrier.

Sea Buckthorn CO₂ Extract

One of the most antioxidant-dense botanical extracts available, rich in carotenoids and tocopherols. It's also a natural source of Omega-7 — a fatty acid specifically associated with supporting and repairing the skin barrier.

What this means for your skin: direct barrier support, plus the deep amber-gold colour you'll see in the formula — a sign of how concentrated this extract really is.

Rosehip CO₂ Extract

A concentrated extract retaining a broad range of the rosehip fruit's naturally occurring compounds, including essential fatty acids that support barrier integrity and skin elasticity over time.

What this means for your skin: long-term support for skin texture and resilience, not just a short-term surface effect.

Turmeric CO₂ Extract

Used in small, intentional amounts. Turmeric is well known for its calming, antioxidant properties, and the CO₂ extraction method preserves more of its naturally active compounds than standard extraction.

What this means for your skin: a subtle calming layer that complements the other extracts without overwhelming the formula.

Vitamin E

Included to support the skin barrier directly, and to protect the integrity of the botanical oils within the formula — keeping the blend stable and effective for longer.

Australian Sandalwood, Helichrysum & Carrot Seed Essential Oils

This blend was chosen with intention, not for fragrance alone. Helichrysum in particular is valued for its skin-calming properties, while Carrot Seed Oil contributes naturally occurring compounds favoured by formulators working with reactive or compromised skin types.

A note on essential oils: this formula contains naturally occurring fragrance allergens including Farnesol, Limonene, and Linalool. If you have known sensitivities to essential oils, patch test before full use.

Product Experience

Barely Tamed was designed for the moments your skin needs more than the basics.

More barrier support. More antioxidant protection. More genuine nourishment.

The balanced blend of botanical oils and squalane absorbs fully, leaving skin feeling conditioned and supported — never greasy, never heavy.

Skin Feel

Silky. Calming. Genuinely nourishing.

Leaves skin feeling soft, supple, and visibly more resilient — with a velvety, non-greasy finish.

Rich enough to feel indulgent. Light enough to become part of your daily ritual.

Who This Is For

Barely Tamed was formulated for skin that's dry, depleted, reactive, or simply under-supported — including skin that's become sensitised through over-exfoliation, environmental stress, or barrier-disrupting products.

If your skin feels tight, dull, or like nothing seems to sit right on it anymore, this is where to start.

How To Use

Apply 2–4 drops to clean skin.

Warm between fingertips and gently press into the face and neck.

Use morning, evening, or whenever your skin needs additional support.

Can be used alone or layered over moisturiser as the final step in your skincare ritual.

FAQ

Will this clog my pores or cause breakouts?
Every oil in this formula was selected for compatibility with the skin's natural barrier, including jojoba — which closely mimics the skin's own sebum. That said, all skin is different. If you're highly breakout-prone, patch test on your jaw line for 48 hours first.

Is this suitable for sensitive or reactive skin?
Yes — this formula was specifically built with barrier-compromised and reactive skin in mind. It does contain natural essential oils, so if you have known fragrance sensitivities, patch test before applying to your full face.

How long will one bottle last?
With 2–4 drops per use, a 30ml bottle typically lasts 8–10 weeks with twice-daily use.

Can I use this with other actives, like retinol or vitamin C?
Yes. Barely Tamed works well layered over actives as a final, locking-in step — helping to buffer any dryness or sensitivity those actives can cause.

Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (and) Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil, Cucumis Sativus Seed Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Tocopherol, Santalum Spicatum Wood Oil, Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil.

Contains naturally occurring fragrance allergens from essential oils including Farnesol, Limonene and Linalool.

Created for skin that deserves real support — not a quick fix.