Justine
South Africa's original tissue-oil brand, sold direct since 1973.
Justine's Tissue Oil launched in South Africa in 1973 and is credited with starting the local tissue-oil category. The brand is now part of the Avon group.
6.9
avg review score /10
1
reviewed products
New
this edition
Known for
Justine Tissue Oil — the multi-oil body staple that started it all.
The SkinLabs Take
Justine's Tissue Oil is a fragranced multi-oil budget staple for dry skin and scars — an accessible direct-sales classic, though it runs heavy for humid KZN days. It's a genuine piece of South African skincare history: the original 1973 formula that arguably created the local tissue-oil category Bio-Oil and Portia M now compete in.
Why they made the list
New on the Radar: one reviewed product so far. We'll expand coverage as SkinLabs reviews more of Justine's wider range.
Currently 1 reviewed product — not yet enough for our main Ranked tier, but a real, evidence-backed entry on the Radar.
Featured product
Body
Justine Tissue Oil
Assessed for the August 2026 edition under Spotlight Methodology v1.0.
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Reader discussion
PreciousL_Gqeberha
Living with PMB's mix of humidity and cold snaps, I've found Justine's formulas perform better than most imported alternatives.
2026/06/27
GadijaT_Stellenbosch
Would love to see Justine go head-to-head with a similar brand in a proper Shelf Showdown.
2026/06/30
NirvanaV
Agree on the value call for Justine — it's rare to find a brand that doesn't cut corners at this price point.
2026/08/10
DrIlseM_PE
I recommend Justine to clients fairly often — good to see the methodology behind this ranking laid out transparently.
2026/08/17
MandlaM
Ranking feels a bit generous for Justine based on what I've tried, though I get the reasoning.
2026/08/18
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