Vanessa Megan - Anti Ageing Kakadu Plum Serum

So I've recently mentioned what one of my favourite cosmetic brands has been since my blogging absence but what about my skincare? Well, I have had almost 5 months to test a serum that was sent to me from a line of natural and organic based skin care products form the Australian company Vanessa Megan.  If you like natural and organic products you'll like the fact that this brand was inspired by the line "You should never put anything on your skin that you wouldn't eat".

I've been happy to report that I have been enjoying the Kakadu Plum Anti Ageing Serum which retails for $48AU for 15ml and the stickered plastic bottle can be purchased online at the website store or from a range of stockists through out Australia.

You can watch my video below for an overview of the brand as well as a mini review on the serum:


                    

Although the product is named after one of the components, which is the "Kakadu Plum", the extract is actually the 8th listed ingredient in the serum.  I have liked the cooling and firming sensation from the cloudy yellow liquid when applied on my cheeks, neck & particularly on my hands.  

The runny gel-like consistency reminds me of the feeling of applying aloe vera onto the skin which I used to do quite a bit back when I had access to the plant (minus the lingering tacky residual).  In fact, aloe vera juice is actually the second listed ingredient in the product.  

I've used all but about 3-4mls or so of the product

I applied a pea sized to almond sized amount to my face, neck, declotage area and even onto the backs of my hands which I was careful to do with the pump action of the applicator least I end up with a large squirt of the runny serum.

Over the course of almost 4 months I noticed moisturised and soft skin around my cheeks an evening of my skin tone and even waking up without a mass of oiliness around my t-zone was a nice change.  This "rejuvenation" was particularly evident when I stopped using the serum as my night time treatment over the last month, at least it appeared to my (mirror) self, my husband and sometimes "too brutal" aquantances.

Apart from these little pros of the product some people might not like the price point at $48AU for 15ml. However as it is a serum you would not be slathering the product on and typically 15ml is a standard for a facial serum. It is also made from a combination of natural plant extracts and marine actives not from a page full of unpronounceable chemicals.  Although I do wish that the concentration/percentage of these natural extracts and marine actives was listed.  

I also think that the best before date should be marked on the bottle and not just the box as I don't think many would realise to check the bottom of the box for this date before throwing it away. But my tip would be for any cosmetic products or skin care for your personal use (or even professionally for your beauty clientele) you should sticker the date you open it or purchase it to help keep track.  

As it is the season for buying gifts for your loved ones check out the website for their Christmas packs.  They stock skincare for men too and even for mother and baby and if you can't decide what gift to give there is also the option of gift vouchers.

Ok beauties good luck in your gift hunting, with your skin care and also best of luck in my giveaways - mini blog giveaway and favourite brands giveaway on my Youtube channel.