Review: Farsali 24k Rose Gold Elixir

I've had the Farsali 24k Rose Gold Elixir for a while now and I'm only getting around to reviewing it now, since then it has literally blown all over Instagram, with every blogger using it! I'm going to review it as a moisturiser as I'm yet to add it to my make-up routine (I’m currently obsessed with the matte look). The brand was founded by YouTuber Farah Dhukai and her husband. I have been watching Farah Dhukai on YouTube for years now- she does some great DIY’s, so when she released her own skincare brand I knew it was going to be fantastic! This is the second product in their skincare range, with the Volcanic Elixir night oil being the debut release from Farsali (I'm yet to try that one). I was in awe when the beauty oil was first advertised by Farsali. I fell in love with the sound and look of the product even before I got my hands on it. A beauty oil with 24k gold infusions?!  It was love at first thought! I also absolutely love the way they have marketed the product as “beauty meets luxury”- it definitely has that luxury feel and smell (I will come on to that later) about it! I have been using this as my summer night oil and I have used it as a daytime moisturiser too. I have combination skin, when I first got the product my skin was not in a great place I was breaking out a lot, my skin was also blemish prone and I did not have a steady routine as a result my skin did not take very well to the product. I think my break outs were being caused by a number of factors way before I bought the Rose Gold Elixir so I'm not blaming the oil but I don’t think it helped my skin either. Therefore I would only suggest using this product when your skin is stable and as part of a stable tried and tested skin routine. I would not use it to combat a break out, on severely acne prone skin or while your skin is in a sensitive stage. Now that my skin is more stable I am able to use it without any problems.

The base of this beauty product is Rosehip oil; here are the benefits as stated on the website:

• Great lightweight moisturiser suitable for all skin types
• Anti-aging benefits 
• High in vitamin C and A (retinol)
• Reduces the appearance of fine lines, hyperpigmentation and stretch marks
• Can be used as a hydrating primer before applying make-up

Cons:

• The ingredients are amazing. Farsali is a naturally inspired brand, free from harmful chemicals and the ingredients in this oil are just divine. Ingredients: Rosehip Seed Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil, 24k Gold, Vitamin E, Lemongrass Oil, Orange Peel Oil
• I absolutely love the smell of this oil- it has a citrus smell from the lemongrass oil and orange peel ingredients, but it’s not too strong or over powering and can I say that it smells like luxury!
• Love the 24k infusion and how it looks in the oil, very pretty! Im definitely someone who is won over  by aesthetics 
• Easily absorbed into skin and doesn’t leave a greasy finish, my skin felt supple after applying
• Nut free so suitable for those with nut allergies 

Pros:

• Doesn’t have great anti-inflammatory properties as I was not able to use as a when my skin had broken out and when it was sensitive

I haven’t used the oil consistently enough to say how it works on hyperpigmentation and other skin issues but as a moisturiser it is great and very hydrating.

Verdict Yay or Nay: Yay

XO VBeauty