essano Clear Complexion Oil Control Moisturiser Review

Honestly, there's not much to say about this! It's a moisturiser, a little too thin for my skin's dry patches, but it'll be nice and light for super hot days. It does feel a touch too watery to lock in any moisture on the skin, but seeing as it's designed for oily skin then this probably won't be an issue for most people. I never buy products marketed solely on the fact that they're ~natural~ and no ~harsh chemical sulphates~ because literally everything is a chemical. This product isn't any more special than other moisturisers I've tried. The only thing I haven't seen yet in a moisturiser is the inclusion of probiotic lysate (Lactobacillus ferment,) which is actually beneficial and based in solid science, and makes sense. Yay science!

My skin felt soft after use but definitely not moisturised, and needed rehydration throughout the day - so it wasn't my favourite. I much prefer my Clean and Clear moisturiser, but I'll finish the tube of this as the days get hotter.

I usually use simple spotless moisturiser but I find it annoying as lots of supermarkets don't sell it so I have to hunt it down, so I decided to see how this went and possibly replace the simple one.

It was on special for $13 which is a great price. I find the cardboard box unnecessary as it goes straight in the recycling bin.  It comes in a pink 75ml tube with a flip top. The consistency is like a gel but also creamy. It has a subtle vanilla scent.

I have dry skin but hate moisturisers which feel sticky and leave my face shiny, hence why I purchased this. It spreads amazingly, you only need a tiny amount.

It dries super fast on my face and my makeup applies smoothly. I use this in the morning only and it gives me sufficient hydration throughout the day. I get no irritation or redness. Doesn't cause breakouts and has kept my skin clear.

This is a lovely moisturiser which gives me matte skin as stated. Look for it when on special. A tube lasts ages. No nasty ingredients, cruelty free and made in NZ :-)

I did really like this and think it was a great addition to the set! I used it alongside the other products and noticed my skin feeling and looking a lot smoother and refreshed!

On days where I didn't use the whole set, I still used the moisturiser and felt my skin was definitely moisturised! When using this by itself, I didn't notice any difference from any other moisturiser I might have used, though.

I still really liked this product and will continue using it with the rest of the set. It does everything I look for in a moisturiser, and think the price point of $20 is reasonable!

I have been using a Cetaphil moisturiser prior to this one and it leaves my skin hydrated, but also sticky and shiny. I found the promise of a hydrating moisturiser with a matte finish incredibly promising as this is just the kind of product I have been looking for.

The moisturiser is brilliant in the way it is light and non-greasy. Once applied it is readily absorbed into the skin without leaving too much of a greasy residue which I found was a great improvement on my previous moisturiser.

I did find that it didn't really make my skin look matte, but I used it after the toner which could be the reason why. It also isn't a great base under makeup as applying primer and foundation over the top makes it rub off so I also used it at night.

Overall, this is a pretty good moisturiser, and I am definitely going to use it until it's finished as it gets the job done and doesn't make my skin feel as greasy as my last moisturiser. However, I wasn't overwhelmed with its matte-making abilities so will probably not buy it again.

Packaging is really lovely. The pink/white/silver colours are cute and the tube is easy to use. There is also a generous amount of moisturiser given.

The texture of the moisturiser is kind of a mix of a cream, serum, and gel. It definitely isn't strictly 'creamy' and it kind of gives a sheer layer to the face like a gel or serum.

The scent was super weird, as is the case for all the products in this range. Is it an attempt at vanilla? Rose? Soap? I'm unsure. Whatever the case, I personally question whether a face moisturiser needs any fragrance at all.

The product absolutely did control oil on the skin. It soaked up any slick meaning I loved using it on oil-problem-zones such as my nose and forehead. Unfortunately I have true combination skin, meaning that although my nose and forehead get oily, this product dried out my cheeks and chin.

Personally I won't be repurchasing this product because of how it dries out certain areas of my face, but if you have oil issues over your entire face then I definitely would recommend.

I think this product might be my favourite part of the whole collection. I wasn't sure that I would like a gel moisturiser, but I found it to be really nourishing.

It makes my skin feel really soft, and isn't greasy. You don't need to use much which is great, it spreads out so easily and sinks in fast. I've used cream moisturisers the most in the past, so the formula of a gel moisturiser was really different. I expected it to be awful and drying but it was the complete opposite.

After applying it in the morning, at the end of the day my skin is still really soft and moisturised - even after a long day at work.

My skin is so much smoother after using it every day, and I have so much less acne than I did before I started using these products. I think that this moisturiser is one that has helped the most, and I will continue to buy this when I run out of my current one. I've even planned to buy some of these products as Christmas gifts!

This was literally a party on my face. I love it, I love it, I LOVE IT. If you are a disgusting oil slick such as I, you will die and rise again when using this product. Dries FAST, need minimal amounts, moisturisesthe skin while drying off the oil! It’s magic!! You get a large amount of product considering the amount you actually use per use. Have hit the jackpot with this product!

I have never used a moisturiser which promised to control oil and leave a natural matte finish. Therefore, I did find the product quite different from prior moisturiser in that its consistency wasn't as opaque, thick or white. Initially I did not see much of change in my skin's hydration but after I used Essano's moisturiser with my previous one I did notice a more natural matte finish. I was happy to note that my skin wasn't being clogged by this product either. Little of this product was needed to cover my whole face which was great value but it is a lighter moisturiser. Like some of the other reviewers I did notice that the moisturiser was quick absorbing but felt a bit sticky after application so perhaps make a note of this before trying to apply other products to your face. My 'oilier' spots were definitely reduced by using this product and the other Essano Clear Complexion range.

Love this gel moisturiser! The scent is reminiscent of fresh pear, sugar and soft vanilla. Gel spreads nicely and absorbs into skin very quickly. My skin is noticeably less oily after using the whole range (currently minus cleanser) after showering, this product paired with the serum would be perfect for dryer skins after exfoliation or drying acne creams. Gentle around the eyes, no watering! My skin is looking really good since starting to use these products and I don't even use them every day! Excellent range. Very satisfied.