I recently discovered Andalou through a sample of the 1000 Roses day cream that I got from somewhere. It was wonderful and smelled so heavenly that I was going to buy some but then I came across this oil. I used to make lotions, so I know that to make a lotion, you basically mix oil and water. But then you have to add an emulsifier to keep it blended. Then you have to add a thickener to make it the right consistency. And because there's water involved, you have to use some kind of a preservative. Going with a straight oil is a much purer way of moisturizing your skin.As with any oil, a little goes a long way, but you have to know how to use it. If you put a few drops in the palm of your hand, rub your hands together and then smooth them over your face, you'll end up with oily palms and an oily face. If you put a few drops in the palm of one hand, and then *very slightly* dampen your other hand with water before rubbing your hands together, you will, in effect, be making a single serving of additive-free lotion. The water helps the oil get absorbed into your skin, but the key is to not use too much water, because then your face will be wet and you'll want to towel it off. After you're done smoothing it over your face, if there's anything left on your hands, just rub them together like you're putting on lotion, and voilà! Now your hands are soft, too. It's the same idea with body oil: after you shower, you apply it to damp skin, not dry skin.This oil has lots of great stuff in it, but truly the reason I bought it was because of the scent. It's got a very clean, feminine, GORGEOUS rose scent that actually comes from - gasp! - real roses. Therefore, it's not heavy or perfumy or overpowering. And it won't make you smell like an old lady. If you do the whole layering thing by showering with their 1000 Roses body wash, and then slathering on the 1000 Roses body butter, people within sniffing distance will be dreamily inhaling the air as you walk by. Children may start to follow you, burying their faces in your clothes. Maybe that's just my children.On Andalou's website, they state: "We champion Certified Organic, Natural Origin, BioActive, Fair-Trade, Verified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, Vegetarian and Vegan Ingredients, Eco-Friendly Practices, and a Meaningful No Animal Testing Policy. We reject GMO’s, Petrochemicals, Phthalates, Sulfates, Synthetic Colors, Dyes, Fragrances, Triclosan, PEG, MEA, TEA, DEA, or Paraben Preservatives."I love what they stand for and what they're against, and have since ditched all of my mainstream hair/body/beauty care products in favor of theirs. Read more

I've used this product for a long time but I've always bought it directly from Moms Organic Market or whole foods. The real product is amazing and has never broken me out and is a great primer for makeup. A little goes a long way so I finally ran out when I was back at college without my car, so I finally had to order it from Amazon. First, they accidentally sent me the Andalou vitamin C serum by mistake, which broke me out. I reordered it, and they sent me the right one (rose). I immediately noticed the bottle was wider, the font looked a little off, and the formula was wayyyyy more viscous. I thought maybe they had just changed their formula so I tried it out for a few days, and my previously clear skin was covered in acne. When I got home months later, I went to Whole Foods to buy it in person, and I compared it to the fake that I brought back with me (on the right). First of all as you can see in the picture the REAL one says "questions or comments? talk to us..." on the back and the fake doesn't. Second, even though it doesn't show up in the picture, I was right that the glass/bottle was way wider, and the consistency of the serum was different. I thought this was sold directly by the company on amazon but I guess maybe its a third party seller? this seems like a really weird thing to forge but ive used this product for about 4 years so I know the bottle and the product really well, and the fact that they even messed up the text in the picture, confirms that this is not the real product. Buy directly from their website, whole foods, or moms organic market, because these are fake. Read more

So I have rosacea prone skin that is very sensitive. I've spent hundreds if not thousands of dollars with skincare and some treatments. All I can say is that it's very hard for me to find skincare that doesn't at least cause my skin to "sting" with application. This beauty oil is amazing so far. Not a single sting or irritating feeling from it. Leaves my skin feeling dewy with moisture but not greasy and I can't tell you how happy that makes me. Please don't change anything about it! Read more

I wish I would’ve looked up n read more reviews that included ANYthing about it Not being a 2 pack but I didn’t. N it’s not returnable. Smell isn’t great but it moisturizes as any oil should. Have an overall 2 stars as it’s misleading thinking u r getting a good value for ur price when u r not. There r better smelling oils out there n cheaper. Love this brand on an overall jus severely disappointed on this one. I will not purchase it again Read more

It’s moisturizing, it smells ok, and I don’t have sensitive skin so I don’t know if it’s ok for that...BUT, it did not work for me. I now have little hard bumps under my skin everywhere I put it - around my eyes, my neck, and my chest (I’ve never had anything like this). I have clear skin, it doesn’t break out, and I currently use the CannaCell day and night creams every day and love them, so I thought for sure I would love this Beauty Oil too, but sadly I was wrong and now I’m returning this product. I really, really wanted to like it, but because of my experience using this oil, I would not recommend this. Read more

I got it quick! As soon as I got it, I used it on my face, neck, hair, etc. O. M. G. The first use y'all!!! It smoothed my skin of lines, brightened my complexion AND smoothed out my horrible split ends from bleaching my hair white from black!!! NO LIE!! I am amazed. No product has ever given me such great results after one use. It's been about a week ago I received this miracle oil and it's been wonderful to use everyday. No greasy residue and does not produce oily skin... It actually evens it out! BONUS?? THE SCENT IS HEAVEN IN A BOTTLE! ❤️ Read more

First let me start by saying that I absolutely LOVE this brand. Over time I have added to the products of theirs that I use. And my current favourite scent is 1000 Roses. Up until this point I was using a different brand of face oil and as I already use several of the products in this range, I thought it was an obvious next step. When it arrived I was impressed by the gorgeous pink glass bottle. The scent too was as I expected but when I applied it to my face I instantly developed a flaming red rash and the oil sat on top in a greasy film instead of soaking in. The irony is I wouldn’t even describe my face as ‘sensitive’. HmmmWhilst I wait for an order of my usual oil, I am using the 1000 roses body lotion on my face without incident...A mystery.It won’t put my off trying new products in their range but I am really surprised. Read more

It's perfect. Lovely stuff. Been buying for years. I have dry skin and hate overly scented chemically products, but want skin care items to work. This does. And it smells lovely, a fresh natural rose fragrance. Makes your skin so smooth, I can't do without it! Read more

I've tried many oils including rose hip but this formula is different. I actually noticed a difference in my skin after one use which never happens to me with any moisturizer. I have very dry, sensitive eczema prone skin and this actually leaves my face so soft and moisturized. I think its helping red spots and scars too Read more

I have acne prone and oily skin, and I had no breakouts at all when using this, my skin loves it and it isn't as oily as it once was, and the scars are healing nicely as well. My friend recommended me this product so I also have her to thank for! Read more

made me break out twice...tried it by itself and with a little mixed in my moisturizer. Smells nice but would not use this ever again Read more