essano Collagen Boost Serum

I was lucky to be able to grab this during the last vault. I'm always excited to try new products that are available at the supermarket as one of my preferred product criteria is that it has to be easy to find. So.... my findings.... Nice little glass bottle and a somewhat brittle lid. If I drop the lid I think it will break. The pump seems to work overly well, in that I only need 1 squirt, and it comes out very fast. In order that I don't squirt it all over the bathroom, I put the nozzle right into my palm and then squeeze.

Appearance - others have commented on this - the appearance of this serum is not very pretty - something like what you might squeeze out of a pimple - grey/beige and oily. This doesn't bother me per se, but it will put some people off.

Scent - I love the rosey scent

Texture and rubbing in - it's like mayonnaise or another oily sauce! It rubs in easily and disappears - this is a good thing, many creams and serums just seem to sit on top of the skin and go slimy when wetted.

So... here's why I might not buy it again. ... I can't get it near my eyes or they water till I wash it off. On first use I put it around my eye area and cheekbones. My eyes started watering excessively. I thought that I must have got some near the corner of my eyes and it went inside. Ended up washing it off. Next night I was careful to avoid my eyes but the same thing happened. Next night I put it on and under my cheekbones, nowhere near my eyes, same thing happened.

Next night I put it only on my neck & decolletage - no problem!

In conclusion, perhaps this is not for people who are sensitive to fragrance, as I estimate that it's the fragrance that caused my eyes to water. I really love it for the fragrance and the fact that I can use something very moisturisey in the place that is supposed to need good quality moisture to prevent aging.

I purchased this in the Vault. My skin seems to be aging rapidly and it's really scaring me. I didn't read reviews until it was on it's way...

Most people said it balls up . And I didn't think twice about it. But now I see why..

It smells like xantham gum, which to me smells like gelatine. Very slight floral fragrance , super light though. The colour is a peach nude. And it flies out of the little pump bottle.

It's very easy to pump out, just cup your hand haha , cause it comes out at lightening speed.

A slim easy to use 30ml amber glass bottle with black pump top and clear cap. Take it anywhere it's small enough. ONLY use one pump , two pumps cause extra balling (looks like you've got skin peeling off and it's rolled up into balls on your face) Since it just piles up onto your skin does that mean the product still penetrates your skin?

I've found the best way to use this product is at night . Cleanse, tone, collagen repair then I oil up my face , with Rosehip Oil

I cannot wear it during the day under my neutrogena wrinkle repair or I can't apply my foundation onto my face. A flaky mess!! However it does leave my face , neck, hands and arms soft if used at night. And wait atleast 15 minutes before applying something over top.

It does work, there's just tricks to using it. After this bottle I may repurchase. Not seeing any plumping results yet .

I got this product in a beauty vault. It comes in a dark glass bottle with a pump dispenser. I really like the dispenser because it dispenses the perfect amount of cream for my liking.

I love the feel of the cream on my skin. It feels really smooth and smells lovely. I apply it to my skin following cleansing and prior to either a day or night cream. Whilst I love the feel and it makes my skin feel nice and smooth, I haven't seen any real difference in my fine lines and wrinkles.

I'm undecided on whether I would buy it again. I think i'll try a few other serums but I wouldn't be adverse to giving it another go

I think I got mine as a GWP which is awesome as I have been very pleased with other products from the brand. It is a rose pink box, matching the rest of the line. The bottle itself is dark, has gold writing and made of glass.It has a slight herbal smell, not overpowering.

The serum itself is neither solid nor runny, it is inbetween. My skin really soaks this up so 3 pumps is perfect for face and neck. Skin feels smoother and gently hydrated which I like. It's a nice step to add to my routine but does not give me a wow factor. It's not my most favourite serum but I wouldn't be against purchasing again.

UPDATE: Couldn't get the last of the product out of the bottle which irritates me. However the 30ml lasted me a solid 9 months, using it twice a week. It's affordable and I noticed my skin was better for using it. I would repurchase.

I recieved this serum in the last beauty vault . I’ve been religiously using this for a couple of months every night. My skin type is normal to dry skin with fine lines forming .

Bottle is made of brown glass . Has this gold writing on it . On the bottle it suggests to use morning and night. I just use it every night . In the morning I tend to wear full faced make up . I try not to mix my skincare in with it .

Consistency of this serum is smooth creamy runny texture. It smells like a bunch of fresh roses . Full of sweetness and richness. Feeling I get when I apply it is refreshing smooth and my skin seems to absorb it within five minutes .

My results from using this is hydrated skin . Smoother texture . I haven’t noticed and visible changes to my fine lines . My skin does feel a bit more plump .

I can possibly see myself repurchasing this for the hydration aspect . It doesn’t take as long as an oil based serum to absorb . The time frame is quarterd. Price wise it’s fair .

I got this in a beauty vault and just recently started using it. For 2 weeks now I’ve been using it at nights after my toner, right before my night cream. I haven’t changed anything else in my skincare routine and I can’t really see or feel any difference at all. It’s a nice texture, soaks in very fast, so definitely need a cream afterwards, I only use it at night as I don’t have time in the mornings for an extra step.

I like the scent, it’s nice and not too strong. The bottle is also very chic and the pump works really good, I need around 3-4 pumps for my face and neck.

Overall I like using it, thinking it’s helping my skin, but I really don’t know what it really does, as I can’t detect anything different in the appearance or feel of my skin sadly.

I like this product. I especially like its price point (especially when on sale!) and availability at the supermarket. It's a light weight creamy serum - a great little pump bottle too, so easy application. One pump is plenty. I use this over hyaluronic serums usually, and it definitely gives my skin a boost of hydration and plumpness - and helps keep my skin hydrated all day. There are a few serums like this one on the market but I do return to this one when I see a special at the supermarket. Another really nice product from Essano.

This Essano Collagen Boost serum has a light and silky texture and 2 pumps are enough to cover the face and neck. This serum absorbs quickly into the skin so you don't need to wait to apply moisturiser. It has a mild scent.

This serum works really well. I was surprised that a serum you can purchase at the supermarket works so well. The serum also goes a long way and a couple of pumps is all you need. It is fast absorbing and leaves your skin feeling great.

The smell is great and this left my face soft and dewy looking. My skin drinks this. Lovely product nice price too.