Compare · Hair Oils
OI Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion vs Verb Ghost Oil: which is better?
This comparison comes down to a featherlight, non-greasy finish versus smoothing frizz and flyaways while adding shine.
The quick answer
Depends what you need
- Rated about the same — 90 vs 90 nextscore
- More reviewed: Verb Ghost Oil — 122 vs 38 verdicts
Davines OI Oil suits fine hair needing a featherlight, non-greasy finish; Verb Ghost Oil better addresses frizz, flyaways, shine, and detangling.
Choose OI Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion if
- fine hair that needs a featherlight, non-greasy finish
Choose Verb Ghost Oil if
- fine hair prone to frizz and flyaways that needs easier detangling
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At a glance
| OI Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion | Verb Ghost Oil |
|---|---|
| $0.42/ml | $0.37/ml |
| 90 · 38 verdicts | 90 · 122 verdicts |
What Reddit says
OI Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion
What Reddit likes
- Featherlight silicone finish for fine hair
- Doesn't turn lengths greasy or sticky
- A tiny drop lasts ages
Verb Ghost Oil
What Reddit likes
- Lightweight silicone finish for fine hair
- Smooths frizz and flyaways without obvious grease
- Adds slip, shine, and easier detangling
Watch out for
- Easy to overapply; one extra pump can flatten fine hair
- Builds up quickly for some users
- Fragrance smells chemical or dusty to some people
Compare full ingredient lists · 11 in common
In both · 11
- Cyclopentasiloxane
- Dimethiconol
- Parfum / Fragrance
- Acetyl Cedrene
- Terpineol
- Citronellol
- Geraniol
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Linalool
- Linalyl Acetate
- Limonene
Only in OI Oil Absolute Beautifying Potion · 13
- Disiloxane
- Cyclohexasiloxane
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
- Tocopherol
- Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
- Bixa Orellana Seed Extract
- Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
- Hexamethylindanopyran
- Eucalyptus Globulus Oil
- Methyl Salicylate
- Lavandula Oil/Extract
- Camphor
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Only in Verb Ghost Oil · 24
- Dimethicone
- Caprylyl Methicone
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
- Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Glycerin
- Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Polysilicone-15
- Glyceryl Linoleate
- Glyceryl Linolenate
- Phenoxyethanol
- Disodium EDTA
- Potassium Sorbate
- Amyl Salicylate
- Benzyl Cinnamate
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Hydroxycitronellal