Antipodes Hosanna H2O Intensive Skin-Plumping Serum

I needed a new serum and saw that Farmers had 3 for 2 on Antipodes products and headed straight there. I picked this one out because heading into winter I knew my skin would need more hydration than usual. I really like the packaging of the Antipodes serums, it is very reliable and I haven't had a dodgy one that was hard to get the product out of. This serum smells amazing, to me it smells like baby powder and I just love it. The serum is a medium texture than what I would normally expect for a serum. It's not thick but its not too runny either. I am blessed with pretty good skin anyway but this serum made it look a little bit brighter and plumper than usual. It made a nice addition to my skincare routine and I was also using an Antipodes toner and moisturiser with the serum. I would definitely repurchase this serum, it isn't cheap but it lasts well and using it morning and sometimes at night too it lasted me 3-4 months.

I purchased two Antipodes lipsticks from Healthpost and received this serum as a free gift. It comes in a nice 30ml glass bottle with a glass dropper lid. Quite a thin and runny serum which is light brown in colour, 3 to 4 drops does my whole face and neck and I also apply a few drops onto backs of my hands. A very distinctive but not unpleasant smell and it sinks into skin quickly. Lovely natural ingredients too. I apply morning before moisturiser and nightly, it leaves my skin soft and glowing. Another fantastic New Zealand made product.

This is such a nice serum. It doesn't feel tightening or drying on the skin, it's the opposite! I use every night and usually don't even use moisturiser afterwards as it feels hydrated from this! I pair it with the Hallelujah cream cleanser and my face feels super hydrated. I also have pregnancy hormones atm, with pimples coming through - this seems to help keep them at bay and stop them from getting worse!

I love this serum. It's the thinnest serum I have come across and it's great for layering. I apply it nightly after my toner and my skin absorbs it pretty rapidly. I like to apply this before I apply my other serums or facial oils at night as I find this goes deeper and hydrates the deeper layers of skin and then the thicker serums and oils hydrate the horny later of skin and trap in the moisture. I don't think this would moisturize as well if just used by itself unless you have very oily skin. It does have claims on the box to increase type 1 collagen by up to 72%. I haven't noticed an increase in collagen at all but I'm happy to continue using this since it penetrates the deeper layers of skin and moisturizes them better than just using a facial oil. Because the serum is quite thin and water based I do find I go through faster than if it was a facial oil but then I only need to use it once a day. It has a pleasant lavender and rose scent which isn't at all overpowering, but if you don't like the scent it doesn't linger for long. I am not a big fan of lavender and I like the scent. One word of caution though to those with sensitive skin, the box recommends it for all skin types and from experience I don't recommend this for those with sensitive skin. I don't have super sensitive skin but I do find on nights that I like to use clay masks and exfoliate and especially on nights I've used glycolic acid this serum stings a bit when I apply it to my face and my cheeks will turn a bit red. It's gone within a few hours or by the time I wake up in the morning. I talked to a Antipodes product specialist about this and she said it's the vinanza grape extract because it as mild exfoliating properties it can feel a bit stingy upon application if you have sensitive or sensitized skin. She recommended that I either do it every other night or skip it on nights I exfoliate. I still apply it on nights I exfoliate though because although it stings when I apply it, I like to feed my skin the best serums I've got when they can sink in and absorb the best.

Being a 30 something I’m only too aware of the affects years of running around in the sun and not looking after my skin have made so the idea that my collagen production would be enhanced was a win for me! After using it for two weeks I have noticed my skin again is looking brighter, pores have reduced in size,my skin feels smoother and very well hydrated

The serum is 100% water based and as a result spreads beautifully , I only use 2-3 drops to cover my face and neck during my morning and night routine. Overall I am very pleased with the results, the product delivers what it claims and I’m looking forward to purchasing more from the Antipodes Scientific Organic Range.

I am a big fan of natural and organic products, so Antipodes is a great brand for these because it has high quality organic products that are available at several retailers. Everything I have previously tried from their brand has been excellent, so I guess I was just expecting a little bit more than I got for this product.

This product is said to hydrate thirsty skin and keep it hydrated as well as protecting it from environmental damage. It is also said to foster healthy cell renewal and improve skin appearance over time.

I found this product quite tacky on the skin (as in the sticky tacky) and very average in its hydration. I also found the product did not last nearly as long as other serums I’ve used. I was stunned how quickly I went through it. So long term effects such as improving the appearance of skin over time were also not seen.

Now I’m not sure if there was some manufacturing fault with my serum because it doesn’t sound like what other people have described, but that’s what it was like for me unfortunately. So for me I wouldn’t purchase this again, but the other Antipodes serum I’ve used I would purchase again, so I guess it was lucky I tried that one first.

I normally love Antipodes serums and while I don’t hate it, it’s not my favourite hydrating serum. It comes in the traditional glass bottle with a dropper which I’m a huge fan of as you can see how much you’re using. While this did hydrate my skin it wasn’t as hydrating as some cheaper Hyaluronic acid serums I’ve tried. While the texture is very lightweight I’m not a fan of the smell. It reminds me of baby oil and tends to linger on the skin. Some people may love the fragrance but it’s probably the reason I won’t purchase this product again. If you can get past the scent then it’s a decent hydrating serum.

I enjoy using this serum, it has a watery consistency similar to their other non-oil serums (Worship, Glow Ritual etc) it applies nicely and leaves your face feeling hydrated with a dewy glow. I really love the lavender-rose scent it smells amazing. The bottle is a good size you only need a few drops per application and mine has lasted almost a year with occasional use, with daily use I’d expect it would last at least 3 months. Depending on your budget it’s on the pricier side ($35 - $45) but you can find it on sale often for less, also it’s available in a mini-size for around $10 - $15 depending where you purchase. I can’t really comment on the claim that it increases collagen production as I’ve used it sporadically, however I did find my skin felt hydrated and plump with each use. I’ve tried a few of their serums now and I think this is one of their best so I would recommend this to a friend or anyone looking at buying one of their serums.