essano Visible Repair Facial Elixir

First off, I love serums, elixirs, gels, and drops so this was right up my alley! I really like the packaging, it looked like a quality product and was a good size. The dropper is easy to iss and is very easy to get out the desired amount however the product itself was much thinner and watery than I was expecting. It felt nice on the skin, didn't irritate and madey skin feel very hydrated. It did not take long to settle into the skin and has quickly becoming my nightly routine. I have not noticed any specific improvement to the overall texture but does feel lovely using such a hydrating product.

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.

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.

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 would say that this is the best product I have ever used. It definitely does what it says it will do, easy to use, and to get the small amount that you need. Cannot rate this highly enough, it smells gorgeous and there was no waste in the packaging. Because you do not need much it will last for a long time, will definitely buy again.

This facial elixer is a lovely light oil based tonic for your face. It smells absolutely devine and is a dream to smooth on to your skin. It leaves it feeling silky smooth and nourished. I was only using in the evenings after cleansing and toning and after 3 weeks my skin seems at its best. Not sure whether my wrinkle depth has decreased or not but my skin is definately glowing and feeling smoother. I seem to have had less than normal outbreaks/blackheads while using this product. I love that it is made in NZ and cruelty free also. I even had a friend ask me what facial products I use after using this elixer for a few weeks. Such a compliment that I haven't had in years. I will definately be purchasing this in the future as it really is a lovely elixer. And did I mention the fragrance?? Absolutely gorgeous smell!! Apart from Vit C, I hadn't heard of lapagyl or bacuchiol but this combination definately works for my mature skin. Love, love, love this product!! Try it, you won't be disappointed!

I really enjoyed this trial team, thank you BR and Essano.

It comes in the standard dropper bottle format, easy to squeeze up the product and decant it.

It has quite a powerful scent, quite herbaceous so it's not hideous, but if you're sensitive to scents it might be a bugbear.

I've been using this for twice a day for about 3 weeks, and it's really lovely. A treat for the skin in the morning or the night. I have about half of the bottle left so it's lasting nicely.

I love that this is a natural alternative to retinol, which can be quite irritating. I find I can't use retinol daily or for more than a few weeks without a break. With this I experienced no irritation, and I think I could continue use permanently without the need for breaks.

If you want effective skincare that's nice to use and natural then give this a go. You won't regret it.

Despite the 3 star rating, I really liked this serum. It smells amazing (reminds me of a perfume that was super popular in the 80s but I just can't put my finger on the name!) and is lovely and lightweight on the skin. Due to this, it sinks in very quickly which means that when using it in the morning, I don't have to wait before applying my day cream. My skin is on the dry side (and I'm 51) so it seemed to just disappear into it (I count this as a plus, but I guess it could also be a minus, depending on which way you choose to look at it?). I hate how some serums are greasy and just seem to sit on top of the skin - I didn't have that issue with this one. Despite the fact that it seemed to disappear into my skin, it left it with a lovely glow. The issue I have is that, despite all of this positive stuff, it really didn't do what it claimed. I loved the smell, the feel and the fact that you only need to use a few drops to get good coverage (meaning the bottle lasts a good while so the value for money is good), my wrinkles didn't appear to noticeably diminish. It may be doing good stuff beneath the surface however, so I'm going to finish the bottle and then re-evaluate. I had a nasty flu halfway through this 4 week trial, so my skin really took a dive and ended up super dry so maybe it was just that it had to work harder to get the job done - I don't know. But since I didn't have any negative feelings towards it and it feels really nice, I'm going to give it the benefit of the doubt and keep using it. I don't feel I've got anything to lose at this stage. Did I mention the smell? Ah-mazing, especially right before bedtime. It feels like I'm definitely pampering myself by using this! I'm just not sure if it's doing what it claims but it's worth exploring more. I'd also like to try using the recommended creams after applying the serum to see if that bumps up it's effectiveness.