Honey, we’re going head to toe.
Amsterdam based and worldwide loved hair care brand Gisou has launched their first ever hero complexion product, the Honey Infused Face Oil. Known for their beloved Honey Infused Hair Oil first alongside many of my favourites including the Honey Infused Hair Perfume and Propolis Infused Heat Protecting Spray, the skin care lover and aesthetician in me is super stoked to break down their first ever skin care product with you today. (Spoiler, it’s so stunning…)
Gisou is born out of a passion for honey bees and haircare. Read all about Gisou by Negin Mirsalehi here.
My skin type: Balanced/dry.
Ideal for: All skin types.
Product details:
The Honey Infused Face Oil is an antioxidant rich oil packed with Mirsalehi honey, natural actives and freshly cold-pressed botanical oils from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden. Fast absorbing, this oil is ideal for morning and evening use. Made to nourish the skin, this beautiful blend of oils delivers a ton of additional healing and brightening properties all together.
Good to know:
From the Gisou site: Gisou Honey Infused Face Oil is inspired by the rich botanical sources of the Mirsalehi Bee Garden, where our founder Negin, and her father, continue the 6-generation family tradition of beekeeping. Our unique formula is enriched with sustainably-sourced ingredients, selected for their natural beauty benefits. Made with 95.7% cold-pressed oils Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Dessey tip: If you accidentally squeeze out too much from the dropper, use the rest to hydrate your cuticles!
Texture and scent:
Texture — Thin-medium texture, soft to the touch while feeling incredibly nourishing.
Scent — Honey-ish? (I was scared it was going to mimic the scent of the Honey Infused Hair Oil and thankfully it didn’t, or else it would’ve really thrown me off!)
How to use:
Apply 2-3 drops and massage onto your skin. Gisou recommends to use it as the last step in your routine, but in my opinion, I think it can be used without a moisturizer on top as it’s very nourishing on its own. I personally like to use my oils before my creams, but go with whatever you’re most comfortable with.
Key ingredients:
— Mirsalehi Honey: Straight from the Mirsalehi bee garden, honey is a potent antioxidant that nourishes and heals the skin while helping prevent moisture loss.
— Safflower Oil: An occlusive known to fight free radicals, rich in vitamin E and Linoleic acid to moisturize.
— Evening Primrose Oil: An emollient to help balance the skin high in Omega 6 & 9 that allows for a fresh complexion.
— Rosehip Seed Oil: Known for its healing, brightening and conditioning properties.
— Vitamin E: A powerful antioxidant that helps protect the skin barrier from any free radical damage.
View the full ingredient list for the Honey Infused Face Oil here.
My experience + thoughts
For what it’s worth… I absolutely think it’s worth it.
I’ve been using the oil for a little bit now and I can confidently say that my dry, dehydrated skin is loving it. It sinks in like a dream and leaves my skin silky and soft to the touch in the morning while also aiding in redness reduction. I really look forward to seeing how my skin enjoys it over time, but for right now I absolutely adore it. I notice that my complexion is more balanced (less redness, more even skin tone) in the mornings after using this in the evenings. I think what’s great is that the texture isn’t too heavy for morning but ideally nourishing for my nighttime routine which makes it easy to use AM and PM. I’m super stoked to have this in my routine right now — and a great addition to my routine for the colder months.
I honestly didn’t know what to expect. From hair to face, I’m surprisingly impressed but I’m not surprised because I know the sourcing of the honey is high up in quality. I really look forward to seeing what other face and body products Gisou introduces!
Packaging + user experience
A glass bubble jar, easy dropper like their hair oil. Beautiful.
Overview
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Price: $60.00 USD / $74.00 CAD for 0.8 fl. oz/ 26 mL
Please keep in mind that I’m in Canada which means I review my products with a Canadian price tag/conversion in mind.
Does a little go a long way? Yup! The spreadability is so lovely.
Would I repurchase? I absolutely would.
Do I think it’s worth $74.00 CAD? Although the ingredient list isn’t *that* complex, I think it’s worth the price for the high quality sourcing of the honey and propolis from the Mirsalehi Bee Garden alongside the fact that a few drops go a long way.
Available for purchase:
Disclaimer: The Honey Infused Face Oil was sent in PR by Gisou with no obligation to post.
If you’re curious on my thoughts on other Gisou products, I wrote a brand review in May 2019 here. I should update it… but here’s a little list of my favourite Gisou gems I always want to have with me in my stash:
Propolis Infused Heat Protecting Spray
Talk to me, sweets. Have you tried Gisou? Let’s chat in the comments below or head over to my Instagram post here to continue the conversation.
