essano Collagen Boost Serum

I already owned a very high end serum but as it was coming to an end I'd thought it was time to try something that I could really feel results from. A nice big pump bottle, you only need a small bit though. Nice neutral scent, glides on well, absorbs quickly and I felt and looked hydrated already!

I got this as part of my first beauty haul (thanks Beauty Review) and loved it straight away. I alternate between using a serum and Rosehip oil at night under my moisturiser. The pump on top of this glass jar is ideal for dispensing just the right amount of serum. At first sight it doesnt look very nice but being made of natural plant based ingredients its understandable. I have only used this a few times and every time I have my skin has looked lovely and fresh the next day. I normally pay $50 for my serum so I’m pretty excited to have found one that is less than half of that.

I can't recommend this serum enough! It's absorbed super quick and leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth! I found there was a noticeable difference to my skin using this and will continue to use!

I've never used a serum before but my daughter, who knows I love all the Essano products, put together a Christmas hamper of goodies and the serum was one of the gifts. Oh my, what a fabulous product, it has a lovely cooling feel when applied to the face and goes on smoothly and a little goes a long way. It makes your skin feeling lovely and nourished afterwards and followed by the night cream makes your skin feel fabulous.

I've definitely noticed a reduction in the redness of my cheeks after using this product for two weeks.

The cost is fair, but because it's sold in supermarkets if you keep an eye out for the specials you could get it at a bargain price.

This serum comes in a great pump bottle perfect way to get products I love pumps as it means your not having to scoop the product.

I’m not a fan the brown and gold packaging how ever Does give it a natural look and it’s handy that you can see how much is left.

The smell is not overwhelming it’s not greasy and absorbed into the skin remember to put your moisturiser over to trap the product and get the boosted effectiveness from the product.

Responsible price and bargain when it’s on sale

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 love Essano usually so I was pleased to get two of these from BBBEs.

I like the pump bottle and the branding is typical Essano colours.

The product smells like all other Essano products - kind of rosehip meets cardboard.

As I've said before, I use a TON of serums and oils and apply them frequently throughout every evening. I note that I can only use a small amount of this before it stops absorbing and dries and flakes - grossss. Having applied too much then washed it off, I noticed my skin felt quite good, so it may work as a cleanser lol or at least it works ok if over-applied then washed off. If I stick to using a small amount it doesn't hydrate my skin as much as I like.

I will try to use the rest of this bottle but will put the extra bottle in my products-to-gift box.

Sadly this serum is a disappointment for me.

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 .