Side by Side Comparison of: Aura Cacia vs Now Foods

I use this as an all over body moisturizer once or twice per week for dry skin. You do need to wait about 5-10 minutes for it to absorb into the skin after showering, so don't use it when you're in a hurry to get dressed (not oily after it's absorbed). However, it's worth the extra time because you'll immediately notice how hydrated your skin feels with one use. And the effect seems to last for several days without using any other products after showering. One tip - don't purchase an oil where sweet almond oil is combined with several other oils, I've found pure sweet almond oil by itself works much better.

I just logged on to purchase more of this oil and thought I'd write a review. When I get a massage, I want an organic unscented oil used . I want to know what's being absorbed by my body. I have many allergies and a chemical sensitivity, so fragrance added, chemical or natural can cause me to have a reaction. So I LOVE that this oil is pure ! It's a great moisturizer also. Good job Aura Cacia, you have a life long customer!

I purchased this to put inside my nose to combat winter dryness. It works wonders! Apply with a q-tip!

Im in love with this Organic product!! the USDA label made me trust it. Iv been using it on my face and it does not leave my skin all oily. Its great, yeah kinda pricey but I only use a few drops on my face a day and Im going to use some for my homemade lotions so it should last. This Stay at home mama is in love with it. :) Doesn't have a almond smell but I didn't expect it to because its an OIL.

A family member recommended this during pregnancy and she didn't have a single stretch mark. She was also tiny throughout her pregnancy and I think is blessed with good genes. I had a much larger baby and gained way more weight than her, but also managed to avoid them! I put this on religiously after every shower, and didn't see a single stretch mark! It has a nice light scent, absorbs nicely (it does need a few minutes) and best of all, it's all natural and organic! My mother had stretch marks due to her pregnancies so genetics did not have a part in this! Try this out, I hope it works for everyone!

This Aura Cacia Sweet Almond Oil 4 oz is really and truly a lovely oil. The texture is indescribable in it's luxury and the fragrance is a light nutty almond. I use it after every single shower because it leaves my skin protected and very soft. I ran out of the 4 ounce size that I first bought quickly. I bought that first wonderful bottle at D. M. E. Online Sales Inc. through Amazon.I ordered another 4 ounce bottle through Amazon from Red TAG sale. I like 4 ounces because it's a size that won't go stale in summer weather. Anyway, I was shocked that although the bottle and color of the oil within were the same as the first order the scent and the texture were not. I thought that there was something wrong with my nose that it should smell so bad! It's not really a rancid smell so much as a weird, unpleasant smell that the new bottle of Aura Cacia Sweet Almond Oil has...like a yucky (as opposed to nice), poisonous burnt wood smell. And, the texture was thinner, a lot less wonderful. In short, I am not using it. I called Whole Foods here in Vancouver, WA and asked if they carry Aura Cacia Sweet Almond Oil 4 oz. The girl said yes and that it sells for only 5.99. So, I guess I'm both applauding and, yet, warning about purchasing this brand of sweet almond oil, at least online. RED TAG sale sold me something not at all like what I first got from D. M. E. sales. IF you must buy online try D. M. E. online sales! I will not buy from Red Tag sale again.So, I give Aura Cacia Sweet Almond Oil itself five stars because the first bottle I got was just exquisite. I don't think the 2nd bottle reflected on the manufacturer (in Germany) but that the seller RED TAG sale likely is selling old oil or even adulterated oil.

This happens to be the only brand of almond oil that I use. NOW Foods is my recommended brand for most carrier oils. Never have I received a rancid batch from this seller and I’m always confident about my purchase. Their oils have a fresh nutty scent to them and I use this particular one on my hair, body but never on my face. I’d recommend jojoba oil for daily facial use instead. I pour 1 to 2 tbsp of almond oil into all my concoctions as a key ingredient. I credit almond oil tremendously for the moisture retention throughout my entire head of hair. #4BHairSecret: For added benefits, I mix almond oil with shea butter and massage it through my tresses every 2-3 days. In caring for my hair, my nails also get nourished in the process. My nails appear to be at their healthiest and strongest since starting this regimen. I recommend this product to all naturals and those who suffer from dry skin.Bonus Tip: Store your carrier oils in the fridge at (41-51 °F or 5-10 °C) for a longer shelf life. Remove it out the fridge 24hrs before use.

This product is amazing! I use it every night and the results are quite clear. My skin has improved so much!

This NOW Foods almond oil is a great product. I purchased it to use as a moisturizer around my eyes and also as a carrier oil for my essential oils.Almond oil is known for its ability to reduce puffiness and dark circles around eyes. I apply this every night and have seen positive results. It is odorless and non-irritating to delicate eye skin. It does not clog pores nor break out my skin. As an all-body moisturizer, this product does the trick. It absorbs nicely and leaves my skin feeling silky and luxurious. It also gives my skin a nice healthy glow. As a carrier oil, this product works perfectly. I add this product with my favorite essential oils to a roller bottle and have a perfect delivery method for my essential oils. This is a nice affordable almond oil.

This arrived well packaged and when expected. When I removed it from the box it was sealed nicely and I was excited to try some. I wanted to use to make a few things for myself including beard oil, soap and a shampoo bar. Almpnd oil has been found to help heal, repair and nourish hair, nails and skin.It is labeled as organic and packaged in the United States. Although I found the label design very nice. The pump on the button is a premium unit and dispenses a nice amount and if you need more a few pushes is plenty. This cap doesn't drip or spray, and for dispensing oils this is the type of cap you want to have. You find this cap on other high quality l oil bottles, a comparison if you use other essential oils. The quality is so good that a little goes a long ways.I made my beard oil and that is something I am using right now. I have had a shampoo/body bar recipe that I developed using Argan and oatmeal that I added this Almond Oil too.... Without doubt it turnout out wonderful, and because I used the recipe before, I could tell by the smell that this is a better quality of product than I used before.Purchasing this product again is a no brainer to me, if you get a good product to use and get good results, keep on using it.I will disclose that I am a very honest and unbiased reviewer. If you like my review, or found it helpful, please click the " Helpful " button below.

This sweet almond oil is wonderful! After I found it I stopped using any of the make-up remover lotions or gels. This oil is irreplaceable when it comes to remove any make-up (mascara and foundation): all you need to do is to wet a cotton pad in warm water and put a few drops of oil on the wet pad, and then you clean your face. Also, it is great to use instead of face or body lotions. I often mix this oil with a little bit of a tanning body lotion - works even better than tanning lotion alone. Also, this oil is great as a hair mask.It's just a great, natural, healthy product to use!

PLEASE INFORM YOURSELF.Okay, so I hesitated buying this because of some of the negative reviews I saw about it being thick, not smelling like almonds or even feeling like cooking oil. So being the paranoid and indecisive person (who also suffers from buyers remorse, so sue me) I am I decided to investigate, and this is what I learned; There are two DIFFERENT types of almond oil, sweet almond oil and bitter almond oil. Bitter almond oil is darker, smells more like almonds, and is considered an essential oil. Sweet almond oil is a fixed oil, which is why it feels well- oily! Sweet almond oil will not smell like almonds, even though it comes from the tree that produces the types of almonds that we eat so ravenously. Also, sweet almond oil is considered an ALL PURPOSE face moisturizer (kind of similar to coconut oil where you can cook with it but also put it in your hair, but it doesn't smell like coconuts-thank goodness). Where as bitter almond oil is not a fixed oil but rather an essential oil (repeating myself for clarity) and it isn't used in any way for skin care! It doesn't even have any aromatherapy benefits! It simply smells good, and therefore it goes into things like almond soaps, lotion bars, and lip balms. People just assume that the darker sweeter smelling almond oil therefore has the benefits that sweet almond oil has.So- for those people questioning themselves buying this and thinking, "I don't want to rub veggie oil on my face! Plus it won't smell like anything!" please, calm down, take a deep breath and buy this. Seriously, do what I say and buy it right now. I use this in my body scrubs all the time, and when I say this I mean this specific brand! It's awesome! Put it on your face, your hair, your feet, your dog (not your dog), your hands, your chicken, everywhere. Because this oil is pure magic, and now that you know the difference between sweet almond oil and bitter almond oil you can now be an informed buyer.P.S.- this where is where I got all my info (or you can just google it yourself. Whatever, I don't care)[...]

I like sweet almond oil, next time i will buy the organic to compare.

Tempted to give 3 stars, but trying to be fair. First impression was that smell was unpleasant. Scent was not offensive, but disappointing. almost SLIGHTLY rancid aroma. ( However, not accusing company of selling a rancid product.) By that I mean, I was expecting an almond scent. Yes, realize that this product is organic. However, if I can buy organic almond extract for baking, imho, it can be added to make product more aroma appealing. I would not object if company added non organic almond extract, if this was the only non organic element.I applied to recent problem of dry hands. Wish that I could say that application was silky, it was not. Perhaps this is due to its organic nature. I applied in a small amount, but had to reapply another small amount to get product evenly distributed. Product did not disappear into skin, as expected, and left a somewhat oily residue, until my hands required washing, several hours later. Hang on, this is not necessarily a bad thing.....Normally, hand washing essentially strips any protective lotion that I have applied. However, three hand washings later, my hands still felt soft. I intend on using this product before sleeping at night, and will wash hands in warm water first, to assure that pores are open for optimal absorption. As for daytime use, unless it is my day off, and at home, will likely have to use only at night in warmer weather. I will update come winter, if disappointed, but feel that this product would be highly desirable in winter, at the start of one's day due to its longevity. I have already decided that come winter, if I need a touch up in mid day, to store a small amount of product in travel size container, in my purse.Company does provide the necessary dark bottle to protect from the light. However, would like to see an expiration or use by date on bottle. NOT accusing this company of any wrong doing what so ever. I just want the company to understand that the one benefit that we lack on Amazon with many of these type products not being from a major retailer, is the standards of their inventory control.

Excellent product. No smell. Leave my body and hands soft. I do not like it for cleaning makeup of my eyes.

the oil is very soothing on the skin. I was a little disappointed that it was unscented because I love the smell of almond oil and was hoping the almond scent would cut down the shea butter smell of my body butter. But the almond oil blended well in the body butter.

This is a beautiful oil! Cheap and great quality, would buy this again. The only thing is the way this bottle dispenses, isn't good. Too much of it will squirt out and therefore, wastes product.

... as others have noted, getting the amount you want into your hand isn't so easy, hence the four instead of five stars. I generally remove the cap and pour but that sometimes means wasted product. The oil is excellent for my purposes... for massaging into the skin (I use it every day on my face after the shower). The price is pretty good and if you want organic almond oil, in spite of the container issues, I highly recommend.

I'm always searching for a great moisturizer because I live in a relatively dry climate, and my skin suffers. I can use this almond oil about every other shower. It takes a few minutes to soak into my skin, so I can't throw my clothes on straight out of the shower. I do feel like it does a good job of trapping the moisture in my skin though, so it's worth it to deal with a little bit of a greasy feeling for a few minutes! Also, it doesn't really have a scent, which is great for me because I don't tolerate the strong smells of some other lotions and oils.

I tried ordering this on a whim with the idea that I would mix it with a moisturizing lotion for my super dry winter skin. After mixing a 1/2 teaspoon with some Hempz lotion I used this after showering and found that my skin was still moisturized after a full two days. That has never happened so I think I found my winter skin go-to.

I love this product. I originally bought it to make soap with, but ended up putting that hobby on the back burner. I've instead been using it as a cleansing oil, moisturizer, and hair treatment. It's great for treating dry skin and hair, but the product doesn't seem to soak in well - for that reason, I've switched to argan oil for moisturizing and hair treatment, as it doesn't seem to grease up my hair or face for a long time. I still use almond oil for oil cleansing and getting rid of makeup.I removed a star due to the bottle, rather than the product itself...there seems to be a leak somewhere in the cap, and something black (I'm assuming mold) has started growing in one of the crevices of the bottle top. There's no such moldiness in the bottle itself, where most of the oil is, so I'm not sure what has caused this. I'll be replacing my bottle, but it has made me consider buying in smaller quantities or decanting into a different bottle.

I ordered this because I wanted something to help with dark circles and puffiness under my eyes and let me say it does work pretty well.Pros-Osborne pretty quickly into skin just be mindful its oil and you do not need a lot.I put one drop on my finger and rub it under both eyesI use 2 drops for my hands mixed with my regular Olay lotionI've never used almond oil so I was unsure what to expect. There is no scent , I was kind of bummed but I'll still use it.

I purchased this oil as my 'carrier' oil for lavendar and peppermint oils that I use for my natural hair treatment. I purchased this small size because I had not used almond oil before....I usually used coconut oil but I like my almond oil concoction better so far. When I am done with this bottle, I will probably purchase the larger size as that offers a better bargin.

I did some research into the latest "coconut oil as body care" craze and found that coconut oil can actually cause breakouts for people with certain types of skin. Being more on the "problem skin" side, I looked for alternatives for coconut oil as a makeup remover and found that almond oil is considered "grade 1", meaning it is one of the oils least likely to clog your pores. I decided to order this one from Amazon because it's certainly the cheapest price for the large bottle. Works great as a makeup remover, feels a little heavy but that is easily remedied by using your regular face wash afterwards. I did not notice any unusual breakouts since I started using this product but after several months of use it seems to have developed something strange that looks like mold in the cap. I do keep my bottle in the shower, so I'm guessing that's how it formed. I plan to try running the cap through the dishwasher to see if that solves the discoloration, and will update when I find out.

I bought this oil for my baby. Problem is the bottle. It's very hard to push the liquid out and when I can, a lot of oil comes out at once. Not so good for use to little by little...

This oil is odorless. I bought it thinking it would smell like sweet almond but it doesn't. You could probably add your favorite fragrance essential oil to this to create your own blend.

This oil fills my expectations for making my skin soft, but I wasdisapppointed that it didn't have more of an almond smell. That wasthe main reason that I purchased it. I wouldn't purchase it again.

This sweet almond oil makes a pretty awesome leave-in conditioner for my hair. And blended with some shea butter, it makes the best moisturizer for my feet! However, it's really hard with this bottle to get just a few drops out. You have to apply a lot of pressure and then you get a big squirt. If there was some way to control the amount of product you squeeze out, I would give this five stars.

This is a really light oil, but I don't use this on my skin. The Sweet Almond oil is a part of a mixture of organic essential oils for my hair. This concoction of shea butter, coconut oil and other oils has really revived my natural coils.

I purchased this product for $10.85 and ended up returning it. Other reviewers have mentioned that this product isn't oily. I found this product to interfere with my face. I would not recommend this as a skin lotion substitute. My girlfriend uses it to moisturize her very scaly elbows. This extra strength almond oil seems to do the trick.

This oil made my skin really soft, and I love that it doesn't have a scent. It's great for layering under lotions that smell great but aren't very moisturizing. However, every review kept saying it absorbed quickly and easily. That was what drew me in because I am a hardcore coconut oil fan, but coconut oil doesn't absorb that quickly. So upon hearing that almond oil is some miracle oil that absorbs in seconds, ( one review even said that a few drops would absorb into your hand in just a few seconds), I jumped on this and bought it. Let me tell you, it doesn't absorb in at all. Its not a heavy oil, so this isn't a huge problem. I just am a little peeved that its not at all what the reviews said. I put some oil on my skin (shoulders, arms, etc.) about two hours ago, and continued my bedtime routine. I am just getting into bed now and my skin is still covered in the oil. It did not soak in AT ALL. Its been two hours. Even dollar store lotion would have soaked in by now. My recommendation is just to apply the oil, massage it in the best you can, then wipe it off with a damp cloth. Even a dry towel leaves a majority of it on the skin. I did this, and my skin was still very soft afterwards. I will definitely keep using it, its a great oil. Just not what the reviews described.

I got this oil for my skin and it's .. well... pretty oily. It seems to help with moisturizing my skin although it doesn't help at all with healing already dry skin or excema. It takes around 30 min to absorb so I'm thinking of using it more as a massage oil. It's not good for day use where I need something that will moisturize but absorb quickly.

Very, very light almond scent. I wish it was a little bit stronger. The viscosity of the oil is on the thicker side. I don't feel that it is very hydrating or notice any difference when applied to my dry skin patches, but it works fine as a carrier oil.

Review marked down as the metal cap was insecure resulting in leakage through the padded envelope, as noted by other reviewers. The actual oil seemed ok although my legs felt a bit dry and itchy with the recent cold snap in NYC. Interestingly the avocado oil from the same company but purchased from another buyer did not leak.

I have very dry skin that had been acting up something awful during this harsh midwestern winter. I decided to give this a try. Maybe I'm not an "oil is all I need" person. I like to use it as a first layer out of the shower, and then apply lotion afterwards for that really moisturized feeling. However, I find that I smell like I came out of a greasy kitchen after I use it. Maybe I am just a little sensitive to it, but it's definitely noticeable to me. However, it works really well to moisturize, so I'm still happy with the product, but I have to use it with a layer of scented lotion afterwards.Update: The cooking oil smell is getting worse, and I wonder if this means that the oil is going rancid?? If so, it was a waste of money because the huge bottle is nowhere near done. Might have to stop using this stuff...

I bought this from a local store and from Amazon and the one from Amazon was significantly darker in its texture. Most likely the oil was aged and not current stock. I returned it as defective!!! And yes the bottle is lousy, it always squirts more than you want to use.

I love the smell of Almond Oil. This stuff however stinks! It just smells like cooking oil. It might feel good on your skin and hair but I won't be using it for the smell.

I love this oil but this company needs to make better covers. This oil spills right out from in btw where the top and bottle are closed together so tightly when you squeeze oil out ..this is so frustrating to me. This company best to make better more secured top dispensers for these oils..for this I will never buy from this company.... who wants spilled oil everywhere, every time you squeeze out oil to use on your body..

bought this because of the good reviews and bnefits of it...and you can use it for almost evrything from your hair, face, body etc.. However, it did not work for me....it made my skin very dry and broke me out...i now have a lots of pimples all over my face..i dont know why...might be it made my skin very dry?...But when you applied this on your skin it looks very moisturize especially when you put it on face you will love how it looks as you wAke in the morning but when you wash it off i noticed severe dryness on my skin even to my hands. I tried it several times but its still the same. I even ask my husband to use it telling him its good and it can moisturize his skin...i thought its only me who has this kind of issue. His skin becomes very dry too after washing it off. I stopped using it to see the differnce the dryness subsides but am still suffering big pimples all over my face right now. Not for me i guess.

I tried this oil as a standalone for hair growth. I did not have much luck. I read that it is a good carrier oil and may work well mix with other oils. I have not tried to mix it. It can also be used to remove dark rings around the eyes.

Be cautious, this is an EXPELLER PRESSED oil...meaning they used heat to extract the oil. Also meaning, all the benefits that sweet almond oil has for the skin won't be present because the nutrients and natural properties have basically been cooked out. If you're using this for skin care look for cold pressed oils. This applies to all oils. You want to look for key words like RAW, VIRGIN, UNREFINED (NON-FILTERED), COLD PRESSED, and of course, if it applies (or if you care), ORGANIC. Of course it's still an oil so it should make your skin feel softer and moisturizer but you can do that with any oil. But the oils work better when as natural as possible.

I bought this after watching Sheriza (I believe) on youtube. Sheriza, talked about using this and cold pressed castor oil on your hair after it is warmed as an hot oil treatment. You are supposed to leave it on your hair for at least an hour or so or overnght and wash it out. It may have been my fault because I used this as a leave in and it may my hair shed lke crazy. So I recommend you wash it out or you might be bald. I dont use it now at all.

I do not know if it's THIS brand, or just the oil? But I see it doing nothing of what it is known for. I have many NOW brand oil, Glycerin, Castor oil, Apricot seed Oil, etc. I had the same high expectations for this one. It's greasy, it doesn't seem to help hair, skin or much of anything. I think I will try a different brand before I give up on this oil. Some oils need special processing, & cheaper brands, though we love them, do not go the extra steps needed. Sometimes one is the same as another , others , you get what you pay for. This did nothing for "me", I will try another brand though. I do like NOW's other other oils.Thanks you,Jenny Reedy

Bottle leaked out

i love this oil, i give it a five star rating. but unfortunately i ordered from the wrong company: Phenomstore, because when my oil came it stinks like burnt wood. it's not fresh. i'm going to try to return it. i might just have to go to wholefoods and get my own rather than trusting these online sellers.

Not what expected or described as in picture. No "sweet" scent...smelled like vegetable oil. Save your money and look somewhere else.

I bought this to mix with unscented lotion so I could make my own luxurious almond-smelling lotion for cheaper than buying the Jafra royal almond stuff which smells woooooooonderful but is so pricy. When you order sweet almond oil, you assume it will smell like almonds but this smells like cooking oil. Lo and behold, on the bottle it says it has been put through a deodorizing process. How stupid! Who would deodorize something that smells so good, then not tell their customers, um, by the way, this has no smell in case you were expecting, um, a sweet almond oil to have an almond smell!Waste of $$$ but not worth returning.

Do not buy this product, smells like cooking oil, nothing like almonds!!I am pregnant, and when I opened the bottle I wanted to throw up. Maybe the kept the bottle for too long and lost the almond scent.

This is my 1st time writing a negative review; however, this product deserves it. The cap was cracked upon receipt & because of the nature of the product, it has created a leaky, sticky mess everywhere. Just received the product last week & already can't wait for it to be finished. Will never purchase again.

I have tried messaging this product under the eyes every evening for two weeks now. NO IMPROVEMENT. I know the recommendation is to see the doctor if there is no improvement. I have. There a many reasons darkness under the eyes occurs. The most likely culprits are stress and inconsistent quality sleep. Still, I was hoping for at least some improvement.

I love NOW products but this one seem to cause my skin to react bad. Bumpy bad. I know almond oil is good at cleaning pores but my skin didn't like this one. Maybe I'll try another brand.

This was my first purchase of Sweet Almond Oil so I didn't know what it should smell like. My bottle smelled rank, that's the only way to describe it. I tried using a small amount in my body wash, but even lavender essential oil couldn't mask the smell. I won't buy this brand again. I just purchased a new bottle of a different brand and lo and behold, there is no smell. I'll use this one from now on. I have other products of the NOW brand and they are good, but this oil was awful.

Bought this along with the jojoba and avocado oil and all smell the same. Like vegetable oil! In the description you talk about 100% oils without saying that YOURS is 100%. I feel like I've been hoodwinked.

This product smelled old and rancid. I would not recommend it to anyone. I was very disappointed. You lost a customer.