Trilogy Very Gentle Restoring Oil Review

I've used a lot of various facial oils before, including rosehip oil, chia seed oil, oil blends, and now this one. My skin type is sensitive, but underneath that it's also somewhat combination. Some days I look super oily and some days my face is perfectly oil tree (still investigating why) Then there's also the problem of acne that waxes and wanes. So I'm super careful about oil as I don't want to end up looking like a lightbulb.

The brown glass bottle protects the oil from any sun damage, and the dropper makes dispensing easy. It smells natural, how I imagine freshly pressed oil to smell. The oil is easy to spread and I find that two drops is enough for my whole face and neck area. I like to rub my palms together then press my warmed palms on my face to really help absorption. Afterwards, I do notice a slight oily looking sheen, but since I'm using this at night it doesn't really matter. After about 10 minutes I feel like 60% of it has absorbed, although if I press a blotting tissue to my cheeks I can still see smears of oil being sucked up. I wouldn't use this in the morning, because the oily layer floating on my face combined with the shine of sunscreen is a recipe for disaster. But if you have dry skin then this might be ok.

I didn't notice any major improvements in my skin's appearance, although it might've helped with replenishing moisture after me exposing my face to the harsh winter conditions. It claims to be good for sensitive skin and visibly improve fine lines/wrinkles. The former it definitely ticked, but the latter not so much. After more than a fortnight of using this, I can still see fine lines. I'll give it the benefit of doubt that this kind of stuff takes longer to show an effect, but I'd rather go for a more targeted approach.

Once again I'll begin with the gorgeous, luxurious packaging. Trilogy make high quality products and they look high quality too. This is a rich facial oil containing maqui berry, apricot and sea buckthorn which is high in omega 7. It says it is to "Repair and protect sensitive skin with pure plant oils that help to visibly smooth fine lines and wrinkles." I found this very oily even on my very dry skin, so one or two drops is more than enough. I also found I preferred to apply it just to the driest parts of my face, although it didn't cause any skin oiliness or breakouts to occur, I just wasn't a huge fan of the feel afterwards. It did soon mostly absorb though and I like to use it at night time every other night or when my skin needs an extra hydration boost. I love it as a body oil as I discovered when I had some residue on my hands and rubbed it up my arms. An expensive body oil though! The dropper is great and functional. It is certified organic, fragrance free and the natural light scent from the ingredients is pleasant and barely noticeable. I think I prefer just a rose hip oil for my skin but this is very luxurious for skin treats or when skin is very dry. I will keep trying it in different ways as I think there will definitely be times where I am grateful for this nourishing, restoring oil!

I received this restoring oil as part of the trilogy sensitive range trail team. I must admit this is my least favorite item from the product range. The oil comes in a nice glass bottle with a dropper which gives you better control on how much product you'd like to use. It is fragrance free and all natural. I found that 2 drops was more than enough for the face and neck but personally I found it to be a bit too oily and I have dry skin. I did not like the oily feel after using the product and was a little concerned that my skin might start to break out but thankfully that didn't happen.I prefer my face products (oils, serums and moisturizers) to get absorbed into my skin rather than leave the oily sheen. However my skin did feel nourished after using it but I didn't really see much difference with fine lines,but than again I don't think it is fair to comment on that just after using it for 3 weeks. A longer use might give better results in reducing fine lines. I think it is better to use this when your skin is really very dry and gone through some sort of damage,I wouldn't want to use it daily. Not a facial oil I would consider repurchasing.

I'm simply torn by this product for one reason - it's scent. It is slightly different to the other products in the sensitive range which I imagine is due to the fact that has an oil base formula instead of a creamy one.

Let's talk positive - it has great packaging and labelling with clear instructions. It comes with an easy to use dropper which allows you to distribute the product with as much or as little as you need. Great money saver. Its great for the environment because it is not plastic but glass which can be recycled. Awesome.

A little goes a long way and I found the oil consistency great as it is not oily or greasy, it blends in well as long as you don't apply too much. My makeup goes on so much more smoothly too.

Results were great too, my skin seems clearer, more firm and the pores seem to have shrunk. Overall a great oil until you get to the scent, this is where the negative part comes in for me unfortunately.

Don't get me wrong, the scent is not to the point where you want to pour the whole bottle down the drain or you feel like you want to gag. I've used some nasty oils before so its not like that, but it does have a distinct smell which kind of takes away the joy in using it. You can get past the smell as you get used to it and you know its good for your skin. If it hadn't have been for the scent I would have given it the full 5 stars.

Also the price is a tad on the high side, probably one of the most expensive oils I have come across. But it really is a good oil and I have seen some really good results and I'm excited to see what my skin will look like after it is finished.

I have trialed the 'Very Gentle Restoring Oil' over the past three weeks. I have dry, sensitive, acne prone skin with a small amount of redness on my cheeks and nose. The packaging of this product is in a white cardboard box which is recyclable, with a light apricot/pink colour on the top of the box. It states on the box 'Sensitive' and lists the active ingredients 'maqui berry, apricot and sea buckthorn.' I really like how on the box it shows that the product is certified by BioGro as an organic cosmetic, that is really important to backup that big statement.

The product comes in a 30ml amber glass bottle with a dropper to dispense the oil from. The oil is thin and slippery it has no fragrance to it which I find unpleasant from other facial oils. I like the use of the dropper for the oil as it means you can control how much oil you need. I use 3-4 drops (a little bit goes a long way with oils) each night on my face, neck and decolletage. I find I have to gently massage it into my skin and it absorbs within 10 or so minutes, because I have dehydrated dry skin, this works very well for me and I like the feeling I am left with soft and feeling moisturised. It soothes and hydrates all my dry patches of skin leaving it feeling soft.

I liked to use this after I had cleansed my skin and after I had applied the 'Very Gentle Calming Serum' I think this works well in the evening for my skin personally as it keeps it hydrated all night long, so I wake up with supple and soft skin.

The price point, $43.99 for 30ml, for a standard bottle of rosehip oil it is around the $26-35 mark, so it is definitely a bit more expensive if you compare it with that. Although I do feel this oil suits my skin better, as it is more thin and not so greasy and heavy like some other oils can be on my skin, which make my skin more prone to acne break outs. So I would purchase again but would wait until it was on special at a Farmers store or Trilogy's online website.

I would suggest this to anyone who feels other rosehip blended oils are too heavy for their skin, girls with sensitive and/or acne prone skin as the ingredients are specially tailored or as an evening nourishing face oil for those drier skinned people.

Like the whole range the pink and white and brown glass packaging is gorgeous and classy. The oil comes in a small bottle with a little dropper for ease of application.

I always thought a oil would make my skin extra oily. However I was pleasantly surprised. I used this oil after cleansing my skin at night prior to using the moisturiser. It absorbed quickly and did not leave my feeling greasy at all. It has a mild yet insignificant fragrance. My skin has become very sensitive since being pregnant however I had no adverse effects from using this oil.

Lovely presentation. Has a dropper to measure out your drops. Have never used a product like this and was pleasantly surprised. I find 2 drops is enough to massage into my entire face and neck. A little goes a long way. Afterwards skin feels soft and smooth. I personally would only use this once a week as a treat due to the cost involved $43.99. Think I would prefer a plastic bottle than glass.

I love organic natural oils. I have always religiously switched between rosehip oil and chia seed oil. I really like this restoring oil. It contains maqui berry, apricot and sea buckthorn. It is very gentle on my skin, its thick but very blendable. A small amount goes a long way. I like the glass bottle and the eye dropper makes it easy to control the amount of oil you would like.

I have used this for the past 3 weeks and my skin has been so healthy, soft and smooth and fine lines and wrinkles seem to be improving. I really like using this restoration oil in the evening and when I wake up in the morning my face is so soft. There are so many great benefits of this oil and I will be repurchasing when I run out.

It retails for $43.99 for 30mls. A little goes a long way and I believe it will last for quite a while.

I was selected to trial this Trilogy Restoring Oil as part of the sensitive skincare range. I have been hesitant about long term use of oils in the past as the can make my skin feel greasy.

The oil comes in a 30ml glass bottle and the rubber lid contains a dropper which makes it easy to dispense the right amount out. I noticed that the oil is the only product in the range that doesn’t contain the SyriCalm complex. Instead it has sea buckthorn and apricot oil which has anti-inflammatory and skin-conditioning properties.

To use I simple put two drops onto my finger tips and gently massage it around my entire face. I have been using this at night before going to bed, I then put my Trilogy moisturiser on top. It’s surprisingly non-greasy and lightweight for an oil. It has a very natural pleasant scent. Once it has absorbed into my skin I can still use a moisturiser afterwards without making my skin an oily mess.

This oil has been the prefect solution for my skin’s needs and has given me the confidents to reuse oil as part of my nightly skincare regime. The main benefit I believe I have been seeing from using this oil is how much stronger my skin appears on my cheeks. It appears to repairing and strengthening the blood capillaries as my cheeks don’t appear as red. I also wake up with lovely radiant glow the next day.

I've tried a few face oils now and have concluded they are just not for me. I gave this one a try as part of the trial and in the hope it would be different. I have no problem with oils and they are great for some people however they are just too heavy and oily for me. This oil was slightly better, it felt lovely to apply and had a pleasant subtle scent. But it just didn't absorb enough and kinda just sat on the surface of my skin looking greasy. I think this would be a great oil for people who like using them or who have super dry skin