Dropped five drops on my palm, pressed it in, and literally forgot I put anything on. That never happens.
Most face oils sit on top like a shiny film you can feel every time you blink. This one vanishes — but your skin suddenly looks like you slept 10 hours. It’s unsettling.
It’s Susanne Kaufmann Rejuvenating Face Oil — $155 for 30ml. I bought it because the brand claims it “restructures” skin. I wanted to see if that was just pretty marketing.
Absorption speed
Dries in 10 seconds flat. Not an exaggeration.
Finish
Silky balm, not greasy. Your pillow won’t hate you.
Scent
Smells like a spa that only uses herbs. Very faint. Disappears fast.
Photo: Poko Skincare / Unsplash
No filler oils here — it’s all actives. The base is cold-pressed borage and evening primrose, which are rich in gamma-linolenic acid (fancy talk for “this actually hydrates deeper than the surface”). Then they added rosehip for brightening and coenzyme Q10 for firmness.
- Borage Oil: Sinks in deep, doesn’t clog pores
- Evening Primrose: Calms redness like a chill pill
- Rosehip: Fades dark spots slowly but surely
- CoQ10: Makes skin feel bouncier within a week
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It pours like a thin liquid, almost watery. Rubs between fingers into something suspiciously silky — almost waxy. First thought: “This is going to break me out.” It didn’t.
Two weeks in: My skin stopped feeling tight after washing. Three weeks: That weird crepey texture near my jaw softened. Unexpected observation — I actually use LESS moisturizer now. This oil does the heavy lifting alone.
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My fine lines didn’t disappear. But my skin looks plumped — like I drank a gallon of water and got a facial. Texture evened out. No new breakouts. The glow is real but subtle.
Photo: Greg Rakozy / Unsplash
One of the few oils that actually earns the word “rejuvenating.” Would buy again — but I’d try the travel size first to see if your skin vibes with it.