Well I couldn’t make it past the smell of this product. I don’t know what it is that is in it that make it smell but it reminds me of a burned match stick. In fact so much so I mixed in some essential oils to ameliorate the smell.
Now anyone that knows me knows I’m not a fan of strong scents but really this was a surprise. I opened it a couple of months ago and the first time I used it I thought it was odd. Then I went to use it more recently and it reminded me of the same thing so I don’t think it’s an issue with the freshness of the product. I just don’t like the smell, so it’s a subjective thing.
I use it on my hands and arms at night now and it does do the job but I don’t find it as moisturising as say the Plantae Rosehip Fruit and Seed Serum that I use on my face at night as a skin treatment. I was hoping to use the Essano for that purpose when I brought it but to me it doesn’t cut the grain. Other people love it though - and that’s a good thing!
This gorgeous oil comes in a dropper bottle with the same branding as the other Essano products. It is a beautiful blend of Rosehip and Acacia Berry Oils.
It is a pale yellow oil that goes clear on the skin. It is soft and lovely with a gentle fragrance similar to the other products in the range.
The recommendation is to use it after cleaning twice per day, but I’ve applying it after the moisturiser has absorbed, and it leaves my skin with slight glow and feeling soft and silky. I am a big fan of oils anyway, but this one is particularly lovely.
It claims to feed healthy, radiant skin and reverse the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone and dull and lifeless skin. I’m not sure about reducing fine lines just yet, but my skin is definitely not dull or lifeless after using it.
At around $23.00 it is good value for a 20ml bottle of oil, and you can use it quite sparingly. I notice it is also available in a larger 45 ml bottle. Countdown have the 20ml bottle on special for $17 this week (until the end of may 2015 I think)!!!
I most certainly will continue to buy this product and other products in the range, and recommend them to others to buy.
Tips: Tip: use the whole range of products (cleanser, moisturiser, oil, and night cream) together for a great result. I am a definite convert to Rosehip and Essano products, not only because the products are great, but because they are easy to purchase at Countdown, and a reasonable price