After having tried Essano’s amazing kale oil, I was double excited to try this one out. The oil had a spicy gingery scent to it, Which took me a little while to get use to. Although, the scent doesn’t linger for long, i don’t wear it during the day if planning on going out, in case the smell gets a bit disturbing for those with a super sense of smell. So i treat my skin with this in the evening before bed.
The oil was not as hydrating or nourishing as i thought most oils would be. Although it wasn’t nourishing enough for my dehydrated skin, my face did appear brighter and calmer. The oil was soothing and the scent was quite relaxing. So i started using it every second day after the kale one to ensure my face is still nicely nourished, or when my face looks a bit pinky or exhausted.
I have tried it under my bb cream before, and my complexion did seem brighter and had a more radiant look to it.
Overall, the unique scent is either you like it or you don’t. Probably no surprises for those who have already smelled turmeric before. It’s not a bad oil. Give it a go if you’ve never had turmeric before.
I first tried this in the mini version available in the Essano Superfoods sampler box and loved it so much I purchased the full size version! The product comes in a box that's nearly twice the size of the bottle inside, so don't be fooled by the large packaging, it is a very tiny bottle for the price (although worth it!). The oil comes in a brown glass bottle with a white dropper for dispensing the product. The oil itself is yellow in colour with a very strong turmeric aroma. I found a little of the oil went a long way, so this oil lasted me ages, so it is worth the price tag. The oil absorbed quickly into my skin, and always left it feeling very soft and hydrated, without adding to my skin's oiliness. I have naturally quite oily skin and often face oils make that situation worse, but this oil stopped my skin from producing so much oil, and left my face feeling a lot smoother. The oil illuminates incredibly well, it leaves my skin glowing all day, even when used under make up, the glow comes through the foundation. I really like mixing this with my foundation as I find it helps my foundation blend better and I would get an even glowier result. I find this improves the overall appearance of my skin; it is softer, smoother, glowing, and has less redness. Overall, this is a great supermarket gem and I would happily use it again!
Tips: Mix with your foundation to use it like a face illuminator