Evolu Rosehip & Friends Review

So i've used rosehip oil before and was so surprised when I used this and my skin went crazy. I usually have very oily skin and rarely do I ever get dry or flakey skin. I went by the directions by putting a few drops on my finger tips and applied it all over my face. It felt fine and didn't have a reaction at all after applying it but waking up the next morning I felt that my face was extremely dry, slightly itchy and specifically around my eyes and eyelid did skin start peeling and flaking away. I was so confused and the only thing I could pin point it down to was this. 4 days later and it's still dry and honestly, regret using this. I'm not sure if it's simply a bad reaction to my skin which is why I would maybe still recommend it to other people but for me it was so so bad. I'm not even too sure why it had done that since the consistency and everything felt the same as other rosehip oils I have used.

My first impression of this product was ruined by the ungodly stench. Admittedly, I am more sensitive to smell than most people but of all the beauty products I've ever owned, this oil smells the worst.

My skin did not soak it up well despite rubbing it in. It left my skin feeling and looking greasy hours after application. I had to wipe it all off before going out in public.

The product isn't all bad. My skin type is dry, and the oil definitely helped improve dryness. I would say it does a good hydrating and softening. The bottle is a small convenient size. As only a small amount is needed during each application, it has good longevity.

I've been super excited to get the Evolu oil to trial!

First impressions - love the solid glass packaging with gold accents - looks pretty high class sitting on my vanity and then there's the smell. It's absolutely one of the best oils I've smelt. Ever.

This oil is standard texture and colour, just what you would expect. What you don't expect is the way it glides onto your skin and absorbs. It's not one of those super heavy oils, in fact, I find it goes on smoothly and easily and almost feels dry. If you use too much you can get a slightly greasy feel to it, however, I find 4-5 drops enough to cover my face, neck and decolletage area without leaving any horrible oily residue. If you only use the recommended quantity it can be used in the morning under makeup without causing any breakdown of the foundation.

I didn't rate it terribly highly as although my first impression is favourable I haven't found it to make any marked difference to the texture or look of my skin. My skin feels marginally softer after use, but not enough to really be noticeable.

It's a bit of shame but I wonder if because my skin has hit 40, does it need a bit of extra ooomph in the hydrating department and this product isn't quite enough. I noticed if I only use 2 drops on my face my skin didn't feel at all hydrated and I had to apply more moisturiser which is something I am not used to when using an oil.

All in a good product, but just not quite suited to my skin. It's a bit of shame as the pricing on it is superb - I think a bottle will at least 6 months using it twice per day.

I was lucky enough to win this. The Oil is very light and luxurious. Unfortuantely it's not enough for my very very dry skin at the minute. I had topped this of with my normal moisteriser and it still didn't do much and seemed to just sit on the skin rather than skin in like my other oils.

I'll give this another go and perhaps try it on my hands as opposed to my face but unfortunately it was a miss for me.

I received this product as product from Beauty Review (Thank you!!). But I'm sorry to say that this is not a product that I really enjoyed. THe first thing that I noticed with this product that it was leaking when I received it. This makes me worried that if I took this product in my toilet bag it might leak all through my belongings.

The second thing I noticed, is the insanely strong smell. I have been a fan of other Rosehip Oils in the past, but none of them have smelled like this! Maybe it's due to the "and Friends" part of the name. It is a thin oil, which on average I only used 3-4 drops, depending on if I was layering it down to my neck/decolletage. I did like that I didn't have to use a lot, as it means the bottle would be good value for money. I used this under a moisturiser day and night. I am pleased to report that this product did not break me out, which I do worry about as my skin leans towards the combination side. In the past I've noticed that oil based products have really balanced my skin, but I haven't used this product enough to say if I'll get the same results with this product.

So overall, a mixed bag - if this product had a less strong smell I would be giving it a much higher rating.

This product has a gentle delightful scent and comes in the standard dropper bottle.

Did it do what it said it would? It promised to be gentle and I can agree it was, I have very sensitive skin and I did not have any problems with a reaction with this product.Was it softening? Yes I can confirm that my skin does feel a bit softer upon use. It also hydrated my skin but this was short lived as I had to use my usual amount of moisturiser as well. Perhaps this is because my skin gets particularly dry in places in Winter, so in Summer it may be different.I wouldn't say it necessarily repaired my skin as it didn't reduce the redness and pigmentation like I was hoping it would. Perhaps I will see more of a difference if I continue to use it over several months instead of several weeks.

Overall would I use it again? Maybe if it was on sale but I would not pay full price for it.

I love me a good Rosehip oil, gosh what did I do before discovering them?! Up until now I've used pure rosehips and one rosehip and sweet orange oil (which smelled delicious). I was really excited about the prospect of 5 super oils in one blend.

The bottle is beautiful, very classy, yet still has a natural feel to it. It reminds me of something an apothecary would have in their stash.

I found a little goes a long way, even on my moon face, four drops was perfect, any more and things did start to feel a little heavy.

I used this morning and night in lieu of my current brightening rosehip oil, and I found it to be quite similar - it was easily absorbed and made my skin look instantly fresh.

I went a bit overboard using a clay based cleanser and my skin felt super dry and super stripped, I used this before bed and in the morning there were no signs of dryness, so it's an excellent rescue product.

After a few weeks use my skin definitely feels supple and soft, probably not more so than any other rosehip, but that doesn't stop this being a lovely alternative.

The price point is fab, I'll easily get 4-5 months out of it, of twice a day use.

So...why am I iffy about using it again? For me, the scent is just too much. It's very citronella-ey, it smells like a mossie repellant candle, and its just not a smell I enjoy.

But I know people do also love the smell, its not like it smells awful, it's just not the fragrance for me. Its the first Evolu product where the scent hasn't wowed me, but it won't put me off trying more from the range.

I am prone to combination/oily skin so what a little dubious using an oil on my face however was really impressed. I only needed a couple of drops (so a little goes a long way) after a shower at night and it spread smoothly over my skin I really like its certified organic, and isn't heavily fragranced. It was quickly absorbed and didn't leave me feeling tacky and oily. My skin felt much smoother and nourished after using this product nightly for a fortnight.

I'm using this oil as a daily moisturiser now and I love it! I previously used chia oil, which I also love, but I feel as though this oil has a better feel on my skin (less oily haha) and it looks great underneath makeup for a more dewy finish.

The one thing I'll mention is that it does have quite a "mum-sy" musky smell, which I don't think suits me but it's not particularly noticeable. And it really just smells natural.

It's great to know that my skin is getting some goodness and my skin is feeling great - particularly in the dry patches that I worry about like my forehead and my smile lines.

Thanks BR for letting me give it a go!

This lovely oil came in a BBBE - where all of my skincare comes from these days.

Evolu products are pretty good but this is the best one I've tried.

It comes in a dropper bottle, pretty standard for oils and serums. It has the same kind of piney scent of other rosehip products. I neither love it nor hate it.

The oil is a good consistency and not too runny.

I apply it every night, usually several times throughout the evening. It absorbs well and doesn't leave a sticky residue. When I wake up in the morning I have soft, hydrated skin, which feels very nice. The product claim is that it will brighten, protect and nourish and it meets that claim.

I love all the beautiful oils it contains.

At $30 for 30mls it is a very good buy - better than a lot of other oils and a lower price. Definitely worth a try.