KOA LIFENAVEN x The Glow Up - Daily Anti-Aging Facial Oil | Ultra-Hydrating, Silky Skin, Reduces fine lines and wrinkles | Vegan, Cruelty and Chemical Free

For what it cost it could be bigger.

I'd never heard of the Naven twins or Koa Life products before, they have a whole line of natural ingredient-based skin products. The Glow Up is a very lite Sunflower oil, with mica and fragrance - plus a bunch of nourishing plant-based derivatives: Goji Berry, Hibiscus Flower, Licorice Root, etc. The Glow likely comes from the tiny bits of mica and minerals. The oil is remarkably light, easily applied with fingertips. I tend to break out if I use beauty products, so I am trying this first on the back of my hands, fingers and cuticles. I am an older woman, so the skin on my hands has been getting that 'old' crepey texture. After one application of the Glow Up, my skin is a bit shimmery from the mica and oil, and it feels less dry as expected. I'll update this review after several weeks of use. One thing I do not like: the intense, heavy fragrance - especially on a product I'm supposed to put on my face. The scent seems to be the same as a fragranced, store-brand nail polish remover I've used for years. The fragrance is extremely strong, causing me to sneeze. Even after testing on my hands, if all goes well - I don't believe I'll be able to put this on my face simply because the scent is incredibly overpowering (the reason for 4 stars). The scent does fade somewhat after an hour - but is still noticeably strong. Another concern: there are two ingredients I was uncertain why they should be added to a somewhat 'natural' product I'm going to use on my face. Tin Oxide is a inorganic (mineral) skin brightener that is deemed cosmetically safe. Titanium Dioxide (the stuff used in sunscreens) is a bit more questionable. While some question the use of titanium dioxide, it is still deemed safe for skin care and/or makeup products. Overall, using Sunflower oil on skin is nourishing and the minerals do 'illuminate' your skin or anything else you put this on. Therefore it does appear to do what it advertises. Yet the heavy fragrance means I likely will not use this product often.

This is my first time trying a facial oil so I was a bit worried that it would cause breakouts applying oil directly to my face. But I am pleased to say that has not happened and this product is not oily or greasy at all. It sinks into my skin easily with no sticky finish. It definitely gives a glow to the skin which I like. I love using this when I’m not wearing any makeup because it gives me a nice finished look to my skin. I like that it is made from natural ingredients and is cruelty free, vegan and chemical free. I also appreciate that it has a very short list of ingredients compared to many other skincare products I use. I apply this in the morning after cleansing my face and using my toner. You do have to shake it up well before applying it as the oil will sink to the bottom of the bottle. I also want to mention that I love the bright pink packaging on this product, it makes me happy!

this is glitter in it and thats not good for skin

This facial oil came in a cute pink container with simple directions right on it. The scent is very minimal and hasn’t bothered me at all. The facial oil is clear with glitter in it, which I thought was very unique. Five drops seems to be way too much, as only 2-3 drops of it covers my entire face. The oil is thin and sleek, but also has a gritty texture to it. I have tried applying this multiple times, and each time, it has left my face looking oily and glittery. My face also feels greasy, as the oil isn’t absorbing into my skin. This will undoubtedly lead to residue on my pillow case and would be difficult to follow up with make up due to the oily and gritty texture. I also don’t see any improvement with fine lines/wrinkles.