essano Body Wash

Due to having sensitive skin I'm always on the look out for well formulated body washes that don't contain SLS or ALS so I was thrilled when I saw what Essano had to offer and at such a great price too!

This body wash is great value for 445 ml! One or two pumps from the bottle is all you need to lather up on a shower puff to do your whole body, so it will last a long time.

It has a very light, fresh, gentle scent that is just enough to make you smile, relax and say "time to wash the day away" (or for those ladies that shower in the morning "wake up sleepy head") without the exclamation marks that body washes tend to have with their sharp, powerful (often artificial) scents.

It left me feeling clean, refreshed and my skin moisturised afterwards. There was no lingering after scent too once it had been washed off.

Essano Calm Manuka Honey Sensitive Body Wash has been a nice trial to undertake. I always enjoy trying new products available at the supermarket, which could potentially become a regular item in my routine. This body wash comes in an economical size bottle with a good quality pump. You could reuse the bottle for other things if so inclined. The liquid is a very light greeny yellow and is somewhat runny, compared to others which can be gloopy. In the shower I found I needed a full squirt to generate lather for most of my body, which seemed normal. The lather is very nice and silky. It's easy to create the lather whether using your hands or a shower scrubber. The body wash does not seem to strip my skin of oils, and doesn't feel tight afterwards. It's easy to wash off and doesn't leave a residue. The only failure of this wash was the fragrance. It's a nice light and gently floral smell, but once you've made the initial lather the smell becomes very faint. I do like the smell, I just wish there was more of it. In this trial my husband also participated and his comments were that he liked the way it lathered but preferred the incumbent body wash which had a more lingering floral scent. In conclusion, it's a good product but for this house we'll normally get something with a stronger fragrance.

I have never been big on body wash - mainly because they can be bit 'heavy', thick consistency and mostly always leave a soapy residue. But not this little gem of a product!

Essano Coconut oil body wash comes in an elegant looking bottle. It has a sleek dispenser which is very easy to use. The consistency is just right - not too thick and is very easy to apply and wash off. I especially love how there is no residual soapiness after shower! The mild coconut and frangipani fragrance is pleasant and very refreshing and also subtle = which adds to the whole experience of luxuriant cleansing. The essano coconut body wash is also lightly moisturizing which is very handy as on some nights I'd skip applying body moisturizer after shower and my skin still felt nicely smooth and hydrated = that can be mainly because it contains coconut oil = which is organic too! Essano coconut bliss body wash is sustainably sourced from the Pacific, made in NZ, free from all the nasties like paraben, sulphate and soap. Whats not to love!

I love, love, love this body wash!! Just had to get that out first................................

I was very lucky to be chosen to review the Adore Rosehip Oil Repairing Body Wash with Jasmine & Fig - beautiful.

The bottle is a very good size, I love the colour and the branding/writing, very cute and stands out. I love that it is made in good ole NZ and is free from nasties, very important to me.

The pump is easy to use, dispenses a good amount - it is fairly runny as it is more of an oil than a cream but that's ok as it is in a pump so you don't have to worry about tipping too much out.

I actually used this first time in the bath instead of the shower and OMG the smell firstly is divine, it made the whole bathroom smell sooooo good - my 4 year old daughter even commented on how nice is smelt :) I think I pumped 3 pumps into the bath while it was running and that was plenty. As soon as I hopped into the water the body wash coated my skin and it immediately felt softer! Really, it was actually quite amazing how it made my skin feel straight way! I could smell it on my skin and it still felt so soft for hours after I got out of the bath, a wonder product for me.

I have also used it in the shower and it is fantastic, you only need probably 2 pumps, it doesn't lather quite as much as most body washes, probably due to the fact that it doesn't have the usual chemicals etc in it, but as it is more of an "oil" rather than a cream it doesn't matter.

I am sold on this product - even my partner loves it and wants to buy it :) This is definitely on my list to buy when this bottle runs out (which I think will be a while away, so it's definitely value for money).

Brilliant product!!! Can't say enough positives about it! :)

To start off, I really like the packaging of the body wash. I'm a true lover of big pump bottles as I think they're super convenient and last a lot longer due to the size. Unfortunately when this product arrived to me it had leaked, but I can't be sure whether this was a packaging issue or just a not-so-gentle courier driver. The body wash itself is a clear, gel-type consistency. I think it's really nice, it lathers up quite well and a little bit does go a long way. It had quite a gentle scent which I think is great as I don't really like to be overwhelmed by the smell of a body wash, it's sort of a gentle rose smell which I quite enjoy. Although I didn't find this body wash to be any more moisturising than any other normal body wash, which is technically claims to be (lightly moisturising is what the bottle says), it didn't strip my already very dry skin, which I see as a bonus. All in all I would definitely repurchase this body wash! It's nice and simple and I found it really nice to use.

I was really excited when chosen to trail this body wash. The first thing that caught my eye was the bottle, the body wash comes in a good sized 445ml bottle with a pump making it very easy to use and you don't have to worry about tipping too much product out.

I trailed the coconut, frangipani and paw paw body wash. It has a devine scent which is sweet smelling but not too overpowering. The consistency is quite running however it lathers up really nicely. I find it leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth, and it doesn't cause dryness or irritation like many other body washes I have tried.

Overall this is a lovely body wash and I will consider purchasing to use as my regular body wash.

Having a good body wash is one of the most important parts of shower time for me, and so when I got to try a new body wash I was beyond excited. I tried the Calm Manuka Honey body wash and it was surprisingly calming. In general, I prefer liquid body washes rather than a plain old bar of soap when I shower and this body wash exceeded all my expectations. I was a little skeptical at first because I have tried their skincare and it broke me out. So first lets talk about the smell, it definitely has more of a subtle smell rather than an intense one that fills up the whole bathroom, however I did enjoy the soft and slightly floral scent. I would've enjoyed a stronger scent but its not a big issue for me. I used the body wash with my loofah and I found that it lathered up really well with just 2 pumps and I could definitely smell it on me hours after a shower. I think this product would be great for people with sensitive skin as it has a very soothing and light feeling to it. The major downside for me is the price. It is more on the pricey side considering the size of the bottle compared to other brands I've tried, so that would affect whether I would continuously buy it or not. Overall I really enjoyed this product and I look forward to trying the other scents in this range.

I received the Manuka honey sensitive, Elderflower and Chamomile - Calm body wash in this range to trial.  The product comes in a good sized (445ml) pump bottle, which makes it super easy to use and keep in the shower, and overall the packaging of the product is really nice. The pump is of good quality so not likely to break accidentally either. I'm always a little skeptical with trying out new body washes as I find so many of them dry my skin out badly, however I had no issues with this happening using the Essano body wash, instead my skin felt cleansed but not stripped of hydration and dry. I was so pleased about this! The smell is really pleasant, I can definitely smell the manuka and a slight hint of the chamomile but it isn't overpowering, which is good as I'm not a big fan of chamomile. It definately has a calming smell to it, like it states on the bottle and it really is a nice body wash to use in the evening before bed.  One other thing I found great about this product was that it lathers really well, without drying my skin out. Alot of other body washes I have used that are sulphate free just don't seem to lather enough to actually cleanse the skin. But I think Essano have gotten the balance right with this product! The fact that it is also an organic and natural product is also a big plus as I do prefer to use and buy natural if possible, and NZ made as well. Overall a really lovely body wash, this one in particular is my go to evening one as it really is calming. I'm really looking forward to buying the others in this range and also trying them out. 

The packaging of this product is delightful, really gorgeous and the pump is easy to use. The wash itself is light and doesn't dry out the skin (what more can you ask for?) When I first tried this wash, I did not like the smell at all, it smelled like the Beyoncé Heat perfumes (particularly the Orchid or Midnight) and I wondered how I was going to stand such a strong scent for the entire time of the trial. However, I did get used to this scent but I think the frangipani and coconut was too overpowering for me (I found the frangipani not floral enough and the coconut too sweet). I probably should have gone with Calm or Adore. My bathroom smelled nice afterwards and the smell doesn't linger too long on the skin. Overall a luxe product for a very affordable price.

For Essano being a price savvy brand I was instantly struck by the packaging. Very on trend, deep brown bottle with a pop of gold. Would definitely give higher end brands a run for their money. Even the pump action nozzle was longer and thicker than most - this bottle has curves in all the right places!

The lack of scent in this particular variety isn't a bad thing as everything else about this product makes up for it.

The lathering consistency is perfect on my loofah, it washes off nicely and after my shower I don't feel guilty if I don't moisturise, as this body wash leaves my skin feeling super fresh and hydrated - something I can't say about any other washes I've tried. My skin feels so soft!

I wouldn't say I have super sensitive skin, although now and then I can react to certain products but I find it must be the manuka honey in this that works it's magic and gently cares for the skin. I would feel comfortable using this on the whole family, as a 'sensitive' wash.

Would I use again? Yes definitely, however given I do like a little more scent in my body washes I would try a different variety from the range.