essano Visible Repair Facial Elixir

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.

I have tried this product. I found it different to other serums I had tried. This did not leave an oily residue on your face. It felt velvety to put on and went into the skin virtually straight away. I didn't leave me with a sticky face as some serums do.

The elixir comes in a small dropper bottle and has a terrific smell. I used two drops after cleansing my skin day and night before my moisturiser. Its a really thin oil that spreads well over the face but absorbs very quickly so I didn't look like I had an oil slick on my face. The dewiness still came through after applying moisturiser too which is very complimentary as skin reflected light and wrinkles and fine lines appeared smaller. Helped skin feel very hydrated.

Haven't seen any major changes but certainly the fine lines appear diminished.

My trial product arrived and I read the instructions and claims listed on the packaging. “Decreases wrinkle depth within 4 weeks”. “Increases skin elasticity and firmness within 4 weeks”. As this product is formulated for mature skin, I was eager to start my trial and see if I experienced results as claimed on the packaging. The application of this product added an extra layer to my morning and evening moisturising regime, but I didn’t mind if I was going to see the results as claimed. Looking after my skin is important to me. I did have some reservations about applying the oil to my skin, but I was pleasantly surprised when I applied it how well it absorbed into my skin. The dropper made for easy application and getting the right amount to apply. I wasn’t a fan of the fragrance, it was sweet and stronger than I would prefer, but this was just a very personal perspective and didn’t deter my use of the elixir. After using the elixir religiously for a few weeks, I was finding my skin to be smoother and feeling firmer, especially around my neck area, and also around my eyes. Some lines on my forehead appeared less prominent. I was pleased with the results. So I guess the question is....would I continue to use this product and in fact buy it? I am pleased to say that yes I would. I would prefer a slightly less fragrant elixir, but I do think this is a good product, and worth adding to your skincare routine.

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 :)

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.

Has a really nice smell like lavender. First thing I noticed is the black squeezy bit was very sensitive...it sucks up a lot of the elixir quickly. So I had to ensure under 1/4 was in the dropper each time I used it. Every time i applied to my forehead it quickly dripped down so when using, make sure u put to the side of your forehead OR middle/nose line. Felt really nice on and i would follow up with a day cream.

One problem I did encounter was my eyes were quite sensitive even though i didn't apply around my eyes or too close to them. My eyes at times would kind of water up, but didn't last long. I wondered if it was more to do with perfurme smell/ingredient (fumes?).

Within the first week the gold decoration that sits on around the dropper section came off. So it wasn't so pretty.

Did it work? I'm not 100% convinced. My wrinkles are very fine lines anyway and only show when i smile. Comparing today I don't see much difference but i would definitely continue using for another 2 weeks to give a better review. But was my skin soft? Hell yeah!! Felt really nice and lovely on my neck/upper chest areas. Applying day or night cream after, they glided on without a problem and didn't look heavy on my skin...followed by foundation some days.

PROS: Smells nice. A little goes a long way. Skin feels very soft CONS: Eyes were a bit sensitive for a few seconds after applying (would water up slightly) from perhaps the smell/fume. The pretty gold decoration bit came off leaving soft glue on the dropper/handle. With the eye sensitivity I at times avoided using in the morning if i had to go into work. But really it absorbs into the skin quickly. Other times i didn't have a problem beyond the initial watery eyes.

PLAN: I will continue using this. Ive got over 1/2 bottle left so will give some more time and pair with the official night cream. I have tried other brand serums and elixirs that have similar benefits and so far this is the best one.

I'm over 50 and am always looking for visible repair and improvement to my skin. Being a NZ made product is a plus and being vegan will please heaps of folks too. First thing I noticed upon opening the box was the glass jar!! Yeah - the green recycle box is ticked for me. Reading through the active ingredients pointed to a well rounded therapeutic product. Natural extracts, that encourage skin firmness, radiant glowing skin and reduced signs of aging. Great for my pale skin is the knowledge that Bakuchiol is natural alternative to the powerful anti-ageing ingredient retinol, without the downside of increased sun sensitivity or irritation. I found Essano Visible Repair Facial Elixir To Have A Very runny consistancy...water like, which poured out of the dropper. All other similar products have a much thicker consistency. Trust me.....A little does go a long way here...possibly down your front if you are not careful. The marketing suggest applying night cream over the top......but for my combination hot flush skin, this just caused a hot mess, so I have only applied the elizir for 2 weeks now. My skin is definitely more moisturised and plumper. A very dry area I have noticed has loved the oil and is softening up...I hope to continue this effect.

I’m in my early 20s, and I loved using this oil! I think it’s still important for young people to take care of their skin, so I think of this as preventing any future wrinkles!

It does have a light fragrance which I’m not a fan of though.

Lately Essano has really stepped up what was already a pretty good game. I like their products, though haven't always been keen on the rosehip scent. In any case, I was excited to try this product.

It comes in a gorgeous bronze box that immediately looks like a luxury product. The dropper bottle inside has the same design and looks really lovely. The top unscrews and the product is dispensed through the dropper.

The first thing I noticed about the product was the scent - mmm delicious, though I can't identify it. I can smell it when it's on my skin and I love it. The product itself is a clear light oil, that is very soft and absorbs very quickly into my skin, leaving a soft hydrated feel.

So far I have been using it around 3 weeks and have almost none left. I tend to be a bit heavy-handed with serums and oils though. My skin is looking hydrated and feels soft and healthy, but I'm not sure I can claim that it has increased skin elasticity or firmness nor reduced the depth and degree of wrinkles so far, which are the product claims. I am happy with my skin so far though, as it does look brighter and appears more energised and glowing, as it also claims it will.

Overall a lovely product, and while I can't say it did everything it said it would do, I would certainly use it again and give it a longer time to achieve what it sets out to achieve. I would wear the scent as an actual scent! I do recommend trying it.