Tea Tree Oil (Desert Essence)

Photo: Drugstore.com

Rating: 9/10
Cost: $9 for 1 oz. at Whole Foods
Notes: Great for eliminating pimples!
Repurchase?  Yes, but this may last me forever.

I love this oil.  I know there are many uses for tea tree oil, but I use it primarily to get rid of a pimple that pops up every now and then.  You shouldn't soak a cotton ball in oil and apply it directly to your skin--too harsh.  Instead, I soak a cotton ball in water, squeeze out the excess, and then put a few drops of oil on it.  Using it as a compress, I just hold it on my pimple (or the point on my face where I know a pimple is about to make an appearance) for a minute, then toss out the cotton.  The smell is strong, but I've gotten used to it.  Plus, it's the fastest pimple eliminator I've ever used, so it's worth it.  Since I only use a few drops at a time, I'm quite certain this 1 oz. bottle will last me years.

It's the only brand of pure tea tree oil I've used, so I don't have much to compare it to.  However, I like it, and will repurchase it if I ever run out! Beware of the smell, but once you get used to it, it's not so bad.