essano Visible Repair Facial Elixir

I'm a huge essano fan - I think they've built up to being a really reputable brand, and a great challenger for the big global brands.

I love that it's natural and I love that it's powerful too!

I really like the packaging, the branding is clear and the gold colour choice is a classy touch.

The product is a lightweight serum that isn't greasy after use. Moisturizer sits nicely on top of it, as does makeup.

I think this is a wonderful serum to add to any anti-aging routine. I don't think it's going to target very specific concerns for example deep wrinkles, but it does boost the skin's overall appearance and it is a wonderful hydrator.

So to answer my title question...yes essano can do no wrong!

Ok so this is the first facial elixir I have tried - I generally rate Essano products so was excited to try this.

I turned 50 in Dec and my skin is definitely needing some help - it's dry and the wrinkles are getting harder to combat! I also have some spots and can see a bit of sag in areas too.

The packaging on this product is nice, I do like the colours - it's in a glass bottle which is great and has a dropper for applying. One thing I found is that the product is pretty runny (as it's like an oil) and you need to be careful when you take the dropper out as it can spill easily. I dropped around 5 drops into the palm of my hand and then rubbed my hands together and applied to my face, neck and decolletage that way. I LOVED the smell of this elixir it's really lovely, even my 9 year old daughter asked me what I had put on my skin the first time :)

I regards to how long it will last me, I think I went a bit overboard when I first started using it and used probably more than I needed lol, so after around 2-3 weeks I only have about quarter of the bottle left. You really need around 5 drops I reckon for a decent coverage for all areas, although the bottle says 3, I used more as I felt it didn't give enough coverage.

Price wise, it seems to vary depending on where you want to purchase from, I found it at New World for $30.99 for a 20ml bottle, which seems like a fair price.

So after using the product for around 3 weeks I do see a difference in my skin - it does seem smoother and looks a bit "nicer" without makeup. I can see a small difference to my wrinkles as promised but I do think that with continued use it will improve more. I would be interested in using the Night Cream and Eye Cream at the same time as this elixir to give an even better boost.

I would purchase this product again and continue to use it :)

Normally I would only use a serum once a day, generally at night. However, due to being stuck at home with covid, and not worrying about having a bit of a sheen or trying to apply foundation, I ended up using this serum twice a day. I couldn't notice much of a fragrance, possibly due to being pretty congested. I appreciate that it's in a glass container, as I'm trying to reduce my use of plastics, it could be helpful having some direction around whether the dropper can be recycled, as it is glass and plastic combined, I assume it isn't but it would be nice if companies figured out a sustainable work around for this.

I found the serum to be quite light on the skin, which felt pleasant, but was so effective at hydrating that I skipped using my moisturiser for most of the fortnight this lasted. My skin is looking brighter and smoother, and this is a product that I would consider as a good option for ongoing use, and at around $30 at several of the major supermarkets, it's very reasonably priced.

When this product arrived, I decided to hopefully and willingly give it a good chance to do what it promised on the packaging. The packaging was tasteful, if a little oversized for the product. The dropper bottle was lovely and easy to use and enabled me to adjust the amount I needed. I was pleasantly surprised by the scent it had, rather nice, and the formula itself was non greasy and light. It was gratefully soaked up by my skin quickly. In order to be objective, I decided to use it only on one half of my face and the back of one hand. I only used about a third of a dropper each use for combined half face and one hand. This is what I have discovered .. my right hand definitely looks younger than my left, the texture is smoother, plumper and softer and I will now have to start catching up my left. As for my face, the texture is softer and feels more hydrated. This product has definitely lived up to the promise of increasing elasticity. It's hard to tell if there has been a reduction in fine lines, but I would prefer to think so. Has it fulfilled its promise of decreasing wrinkle depth, not yet - I'm going to continue use with great hope, on both sides of my face. However what I do love about this range of products is that it's cruelty free and vegan friendly. Would I recommend it to a friend, yes for texture and softness, but for treatment for wrinkles, probably not. PS due to the small amount needed it is very cost effective.

The Essano Visible repair elixir is an oil-based product with non-greasy finish - The texture a bit oily to start with but does sink into the skin quite quickly and I could easily apply my moisturiser after. The product comes with a dropper that is very easy to use and no mess, but you can easily have and excess of oil on your hands as you cannot easily control what you need and use it is a bit of trial and error the first few times using the dropper.

The product has a bit of a smell (not overwhelming) however, it does leave the skin looking healthy and glowing after application.

A few drops are all that is needed for full coverage to the face and neck areas. The product is supposed to deliver instant and long-lasting hydration - It does seem to be hydrating my skin and I have now been using this product for just over 2 weeks but can visibly see the lines fading a bit. A little goes a long way - you only need one or two drops both morning and night after cleansing. Be sure to take a time to gently massage this elixir into your face and neck and follow up with a day or night cream. I just used the leftovers onto the back of my hand which seems to be prone to age spots, but I have not seen an improvement there.

The price is reasonable compared to other retinol products and seems if you shop around you can save about $8.

I do like the gold look to the product and packaging - always looks luxurious and the Black/brown combination offset is pleasing to the eye. However, instructions were a bit confusing as we read from left to right - diagram is left to right and second part right to left.... found it a bit confusing but sorted it in the end. The product claims to reduce wrinkles in 4 weeks and increase firmness in 2 weeks - More time using this will tell how effective the product is.

I have a sensitive skin but did not note any stinging or reaction - the first few times it is a bit oily, but you do get used to it.

Not sure I will recommend just yet - as I have not had the benefit of the full 4 weeks -after using it for 2.5 weeks my lines seem a bit less.

The menopause had already turned my body against me. You do what you can and eventually come to a place of acceptance... BUT... then my own skin, started to react to the sweat behind my mask! My face products started burning and before I knew it, I had rough, red, flaky, angry patches,on my face, that a dragon would be proud of. Add the insult of a few nasty pimples and I was ready to avoid leaving the house for the foreseeable future.

The very same week this was going on, this little treasure arrived on my door step.... I decided to try it anyway, I had nothing to lose and I am very glad I did because my skin loved it! There was no stinging or burning. Within the week the dryness and inflamed patches had improved. Although, it feels quite oily when you first put it on, once absorbed there is no oily residue at all. My skin felt and looked more hydrated. I really like the fragrance and yes, it is quite fluid; but the dropper means that you can accurately measure out what you need. I found patting it in was the best way to apply it and used it on my neck and decolletage too. I can't say what effect it has on wrinkles because I don't have that many 'wink wink'; I can say that the texture and hydration of my skin has improved a lot; this of course helps it look firmer. This will be definitely be staying on my beauty product list.

New Essano Visible Repair Elixir has been specifically designed for mature skin using natural ingredients including Lapagyl, Bakuchiol and vitamin C. This locally made organic serum doesn't contain any parabens, sulphates or silicones, has no artificial colours and fragrances and is free from animal testing. Essano claims the serum will repair and protect the epidermal layer of skin and that wrinkles will be smoothed and softened with regular use. The packaging is a change from Essano’s usual rose colour and is now gold with accents of black and white. Much classier. The serum itself comes in a dark glass bottle which is great for protection against light. I love the dropper as it helps get just the right amount of product. My skin always has difficulty transitioning between the seasons with dryness and dehydration being a constant battle in winter. I’m always on the lookout for super hydrating products that will nourish my skin and help to combat dullness and dryness. I apply two drops of serum both morning and night after cleansing. Its thin viscosity ensures it penetrates and is absorbed quickly into my skin. However its texture is a tad oily to start with. I didn’t find this a problem as I gently massaged it into my face and neck for a few minutes. My skin immediately felt hydrated. It felt supple and smooth and looked radiant. I have been using the serum for four weeks and have noticed so many improvements. My skin feels firmer and its overall texture has improved. Fine lines seem less visible and if not minimised are certainly no worse. My skin feels super nourished and is glowing. I am really impressed with this serum. I have ‘mature’ skin so it was perfect for me. Great results from plant concentrates with no harmful chemicals. I will definitely keep using this.

Packaging is extra nice maybe it’s the gold box, it’s quite eye catching Easy read instructions, fabulous when you can read the small print, a nice glass bottle with a drop applicator for ease of use and control of product. The fragrance is very light and sweet not sickly It’s like an oil and soaks in quite quickly, leaving no greasy residue either. I used this twice a day am and pm using my usual facial routine I used about a quarter of a tube amount and I squirted this into the palm of my hand pressed my palms together then pressed this elixir into my face and neck. I usually use a serum followed by an oil so this was like a two in one for me bonus :)

To my surprise after 4 weeks I found my skin felt soft and hydrated and a bit brighter and definitely smoother feels very nice I have quite a bit the crepey skin on my neck due to age the skin looks a bit weird old. I’m sure it has improved in texture and I find it’s not so saggy or paper like looks way better brighter as well. When I finish this bottle I will buy one as I think it’s doing a fabulous job And you can grab it from the supermarket on special very reasonably priced nice that you don’t have to spend a small fortune to get a product that works Worth a try

I have been using this on and off for the last 4 weeks. Unfortunately I find it causes my skin to break out in a few spots which is why I have to stop it for a couple of days when this happens and then continue on. I do however, think it is working, there is a small reduction in wrinkles on my forehead in particular and under my neck. I do find this serum is very runny, I slowly drop it on my skin and have to work quickly to smooth it over my face and neck. It does however, smell absolutely divine as most Essano products do. You only need a small amount so the bottle will last a while. I look forward to using it in conjunction with a day cream and eye cream and seeing the combined results.