essano Collagen Boost Serum

I was needing a new serum and purchased this via the vault . I am not keen on the packaging for Essano products as I hate the pink boxes so have been a little reluctant to try -Silly I know. Inside the box is a lovely brown glass pump bottle with gold writing which I like the look of very much and is a decent size with 30 mls for $30 so is at a very good cost compared to most serums. The pump works really well so make sure you direct it into your hand so you do not waste any . The colour is a creamy ,unattractive colour but the scent is a nice rose so that makes up for the look and not overpowering. First time I used the serum I was much too enthusiastic and ended up with flakey stuff on my face so was not off to a good start. I was more careful after this and have found a little certainly goes a long way. I have found my skin is softer with continued use and if you don't apply too much absorbs nicely into my neck and face so I would possibly purchase again however not my favourite serum.

I was super stoked to pick this up in the beauty vault. It comes in an attractive glass bottle with a great wee pump top, it holds 30ml of serum. It is an off white colour with a beautiful subtle rose scent.

I got some chemicals on my face at work and my face was a mess, it raised up and I had an awful red, bumpy rash which hurt so much. My regular face products made it burn when applied so I decided to try this.

It didn't burn at all and actually soothed my face! It felt lovely. It has a great consistency, I wouldn't say it is overly thick but it is not runny either, it's quite perfect. A little definitely goes a long way, I use 2 pumps.

It settled my rash down and took away a lot of redness. My face felt really nourished and fresh. I have been using this for a while now and it really is a lovely serum. I only use it at night, I don't get any pilling like other people do, it sits well on my skin and dries down so it is not tacky.

A great Essano product which I think is a great price and I would happily repurchase.

I love the Essano brand products, and as they're supermarket handy and a good price, I grabbed this to try without thinking about it much.

This serum has a nice silly texture and is quite thin, kind of like a lotion. It feels soothing slathering this on and absorbs well and reasonably quickly. It has that mild rosehip scent as with most Essano products.

I do notice that this serum helps smooth my frown lines, and generally brighten my skin.

The only problem that I had with this product is that when I neared the end of the contents of the bottle, the last bit is really stuck in there. I feel that it's a significantly amount of waste of you don't dig it out..

Really like this serum and the price isn't bad so will probably repurchase at some stage.

I'm not a huge fan of Essano, simply because something of theirs gave my face a horrendous rash and I didn't realize until I was halfway through the product. Using this product came with a bit of fear, but luckily I had nothing to worry about.

I like the packaging, it matches the rest of their line but somehow feels and looks just a little bit more luxurious. I do not like the pump at all though, it fires the product like a machine gun would a bullet. I can aim at my hand and the product comes out with such force it flies back up and gets on my chest or face.

The serum is quite thick, I’m used to serums being runnier. It’s a light brown/grey kind of color, and I don’t really notice any smell to it either, so that’s cool. It claims to smooth and soften wrinkles and I’m not 100% convinced it does that. My wrinkles are still there, but they might be slightly more hydrated than before. That could be down to other products too, so I’m still not convinced.

I’m glad this is readily available at supermarkets, in case I do feel like repurchasing. It might not do everything it says but it is still a great serum I enjoy using!

Essano's Facial Serum Collagen Repair is a serum designed to stimulate collagen and improve firmness and elasticity. It is also enriched with plant peptides.

In scent this serum reminds me of a mixture of Turkish Delight and roses.

In consistency, it is a lot thicker than most serums I've tried.

In terms of effectiveness, I have been applying this to fine lines on my forehead and I haven't noticed any difference. But it does keep my skin smooth and nourished.

What I really like about Essano's product is that they are NZ made, no nasties like parabens and cruelty free.

As far as serums go, it is functional and NZ made so I would buy it again.

I got this in one of the Beauty Vaults. I love Essano products, so I was excited to try it.

The serum comes in Essano’s traditional pink cardboard packaging. Inside you get a brown glass bottle with a black pump, golden writing, and a clear lid. The bottle is 30mls. The pump is easy to use, and it dispenses a pea-sized amount with each depression. The directions recommend 1 – 2 pumps for the face; but I find that 1 pump covers 1 cheek, the second pump the other, and a third the forehead. The instructions also say to apply the serum morning and night under moisturiser. However, I only use serums at night, so I have only applied it at night time under a night cream.

I was expecting this product to be either a watery sort of liquid serum, or a facial oil, but instead it caught me completely by surprise. The consistency is like butter and it smells like cocoa. The texture is divine. I love massaging the lovely buttery cream into my face, and I really like the scent.

I have been using this for a few weeks now. I do think it is lovely, but I have not noticed a huge difference to my skin since I started using it. Because it is a cream serum, rather than an oil, I think it will work very well for people with oily skin.

I got this product in a beauty vault. It comes in a dark glass bottle with a pump dispenser. I really like the dispenser because it dispenses the perfect amount of cream for my liking.

I love the feel of the cream on my skin. It feels really smooth and smells lovely. I apply it to my skin following cleansing and prior to either a day or night cream. Whilst I love the feel and it makes my skin feel nice and smooth, I haven't seen any real difference in my fine lines and wrinkles.

I'm undecided on whether I would buy it again. I think i'll try a few other serums but I wouldn't be adverse to giving it another go

I think I got mine as a GWP which is awesome as I have been very pleased with other products from the brand. It is a rose pink box, matching the rest of the line. The bottle itself is dark, has gold writing and made of glass.It has a slight herbal smell, not overpowering.

The serum itself is neither solid nor runny, it is inbetween. My skin really soaks this up so 3 pumps is perfect for face and neck. Skin feels smoother and gently hydrated which I like. It's a nice step to add to my routine but does not give me a wow factor. It's not my most favourite serum but I wouldn't be against purchasing again.

UPDATE: Couldn't get the last of the product out of the bottle which irritates me. However the 30ml lasted me a solid 9 months, using it twice a week. It's affordable and I noticed my skin was better for using it. I would repurchase.

I recieved this serum in the last beauty vault . I’ve been religiously using this for a couple of months every night. My skin type is normal to dry skin with fine lines forming .

Bottle is made of brown glass . Has this gold writing on it . On the bottle it suggests to use morning and night. I just use it every night . In the morning I tend to wear full faced make up . I try not to mix my skincare in with it .

Consistency of this serum is smooth creamy runny texture. It smells like a bunch of fresh roses . Full of sweetness and richness. Feeling I get when I apply it is refreshing smooth and my skin seems to absorb it within five minutes .

My results from using this is hydrated skin . Smoother texture . I haven’t noticed and visible changes to my fine lines . My skin does feel a bit more plump .

I can possibly see myself repurchasing this for the hydration aspect . It doesn’t take as long as an oil based serum to absorb . The time frame is quarterd. Price wise it’s fair .

I got this serum as part of a Christmas gift pack that Farmers had in stock last year. I wouldn't normally buy this serum in the Essano range as I think it's targeted to an older demographic. It worked really well for me regardless. My skin is usually in very good condition but can have a bit of a breakout reaction when I change between skincare products but this didn't happen when I changed to this serum. I like the glass bottle packaging and the pump dispensing top. You can get a very specific amount of product out of the bottle and nothing goes to waste. My skin loved this serum and it looked great while I was using it. Yet another Essano product I love!