Desert Essence • Jojoba Oil - 100% pure • Moisturizers

Where To Buy?

siliasequeira on 11/2/2003 2:43:00 PM more reviews by siliasequeira

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

i use this stuff instead of a cleanser- it takes everything off. morning and night i rub it in then sponge it off with warm water and these little facial sponges my facial lady gives me. if my skin is in great shape i don't need to apply anything else- the residual oil keeps my smooth and soft!

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.     Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

kissmark on 10/27/2003 6:51:00 PM more reviews by kissmark

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other, Fair-Medium   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I got this thanks to the reviews. It's a great product and dirt cheap. It even helped me clear up my acne. All you skeptics just try it!

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* aimela on 10/24/2003 8:44:00 PM more reviews by aimela

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This made me breakout in places I never broke out before. But it did make my face very soft. On a good note, I read somewhere that you can use it on your hair. It makes my thick, wavy, dry, coarse hair so soft, not weighed down. Better than any anti-frease serums or extra strength conditioners. Thank heavens for that.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

endeara on 10/23/2003 1:42:00 PM more reviews by endeara

Age: 25-29   Skin: Normal, Fair   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

I also have a different brand, but it is still 100% Jojoba oil. I purchased this after reading the raves here and I have to say...it is remarkable. My skin to so smooth and soft without any greasy feeling. I swear that it has even plumped up laugh lines that I'm starting to develop. I have only two complaints. This first is the packaging. I definately need to find myself a dropper. The second is that my foundation doesn't seem to respond to it very well. I might have to try and different formulation or technique now. Other than that, thank you ladies for yet another amazing find! Edit: I've been using the oil for a few weeks now and...wow...my skin is so happy. I've upped the lippies to five.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* dreamspice on 10/13/2003 6:35:00 PM more reviews by dreamspice

Age: 30-35   Skin: Normal, Olive   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

This is a great, multipurpose product! I originally bought it as a deep conditioning treatment. I comb it in my hair, slick it back into a ponytail, and wash it out at the end of the day (or sometimes I'll leave it in overnight and wash it off the next morning). My hair is always soft - never greasy after doing this! After reading the reviews on MUA (thanks ladies) I started using this as a moisturizer, eye cream, eye makeup remover and found it extremely effective! This stuff rocks! Cheap, and one bottle lasts a long time. Fun fact: it's not actually an oil, it's a wax (which may be why it doesn't make me break out). Love it!

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

mookiewookie on 10/21/2003 12:45:00 AM more reviews by mookiewookie

Age: 25-29   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

Yes you girls are right again! This is great!! My skin is actually matte after I apply this!! Incredible.I put mine in an old Visine bottle and it dispenses just the right amount with no mess!Now it's portable too!I like to use it on my hands too! One drop is enough to make it soft and smooth and greaseless!!You girls are the best! I would have never thought of buying Jojoba oil!Thanks!!
Update:I don't use this on my face anymore..but it's fantastic on my hair and lately I'd been adding it to my body lotions to make it more moisturizing.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

cosmicgirl714 on 10/20/2003 1:04:00 PM more reviews by cosmicgirl714

Age: 25-29   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I'm so amazed by the stuff!!!

The stuff is amazing. After reading gushing reviews I started using Jojoba Oil as a moisturizer about a month ago. Didn't believe the hype, but thought I'd give it a spin. Skin was highly irritable, blotchy, red, dry in some places, oily in others. Felt tight and itchy after I washed it, but oily and greasy after I put moisturizer on it. I had these rough spots on the sides of my nose and my chin and those ugly little white bumps under my eyes. In sum, a MESS.

Now, its a totally different story.... I use a drop or two of Jojoba Oil in the AM and PM after I wash my face. Face feels soft and plumped up. I've had to remind myself to stop touching my face, because it just feels so amazing, like baby's skin. My pores are smaller. I was washing my face one morning and realized my rough spots were gone. I don't know when they disappeared, but they are gone now. And no more blotches/red spots. My face has totally calmed down. Haven't seen a zit yet. Amazing.

I was VERY skeptical about the hype, but I figured that for that cheap, I had nothing to lose. Glad I did it.

I'm not promising that it will work for everyone (heard of people breaking out), but it DEFINITELY 100% worked for me.
For the price (I paid $7.95 for a bottle which will last me FOREVER), its worth a try.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

dolcevita927 on 10/15/2003 12:49:00 AM more reviews by dolcevita927

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

This is a wonderful product! I bought it based on reviews & have used it as a facial moisturizer for almost 3 weeks now and my face feels very soft - the flakes & dry spots on my cheeks are gone (I have combination skin, oily T-zone but dry cheeks). Like most people here, I transferred my oil into a dropper bottle. In the morning, I mix 2 drops with my moisturizer (Olay Total Effects) b/c I need sunscreen, but at night, I use 2-3 drops alone after washing. I have definitely noticed a difference - my foundation goes on smoothly and my skin is soft (this is going to be a lifesaver in the winter when my face tends to get very dry & flaky!). I've also started mixing several drops with my body moisturizer, which I use right after bathing. Thanks to everyone who've shared their positive experiences - you gals are great!

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

aqua_star on 10/9/2003 7:31:00 PM more reviews by aqua_star

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown    

I couldn't find desert essence, so I bought a generic brand (i think it's called NOW). Works pretty well I think! The only things that bother me are: the bottle it came in is really bad, i wound up transfering some of the oil to another container; it's a whole lot more pricey than other oils that I saw at the store. In any case, it's a great moisturizer for the money!

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* erinsab on 10/9/2003 7:24:00 PM more reviews by erinsab

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

Okay....I didn't buy Desert Essence, I just bought some generic brand off the internet. Pure jojoba is a Pure jojoba. It doesn't matter if it is brand name or not. I was unable to review this under the Unlisted Brand--jojoba title, so I am going to review it here. I love this stuff. I originally bought this for my hair. I am trying to get my hair back to it's "virgin" state. You know, no color and no highlighting. I put this on before bed, and it makes my hair really soft and shiney. This is expecially great for those dry ends in between haircuts. I also use this on my legs and sometimes add it to my body moisturizer. I have not tried this on my face yet. I am a little nervous about that. After reading the reviews here I think I will consider it. :) You can buy this off the internet in bulk size for dirt cheap. I bought a 32oz. for $19. I simply can not live without this stuff. This is one of those....If I was stranded on a desert island ...... extremely multi-functional, lip moisturized, legs, hair.....you name it! And it is scent free! At least I can't detect any scent. Did I mention it's cheap! Yeah!!!!!

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

cutie_patootie on 8/31/2003 10:08:00 AM more reviews by cutie_patootie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Acne-prone   Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown    

I have used several brands of 100% jojoba, and fins that they are all pretty much the same. Jojoba Care is has excellent packaging and is the least pricey. This is my HG moisturizer. I pat some on over my BHA at night, or it as eye makeup remover. Wonderful stuff that does not cause me to breal out.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

pipskeak831 on 8/26/2003 1:51:00 PM more reviews by pipskeak831

Age: 19-24   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I've been using this as an body and facial moisturizer. on my body, it leaves my skin nice and smooth. As a facial moisturizer, my dry patches of skin have become less noticable. Only rant (and it isn't actually associated with the actual prodect itself) is that Wild Oats was selling it for $12US and I found it at Trader Joe's for about $6! For the same size!

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

redov on 8/23/2003 11:56:00 PM more reviews by redov

Age: 19-24   Skin: Oily   Hair: Black   Eyes: Black    

This is the best night moisturizer I can find..Makes my face smooth the next morning and loosens my pimples..I use a dermatologist cream for pimples but this dries out my skin like crazy the next morning. My skin used to always be flaky, but this stuff really works!

In the beginning it made my face break out a little..But I read on the web that this is normal because it's loosening all the dirt from inside your pores. If you can just get by the first week or two your skin will be much better.

(I read online that jojoba oil is actually a wax that has the texture of oil..It has a similar chemical composition of sebum, skin's natural oils, so it tricks the skin and tends to loosen pimples..so don't squeeze ladies!)

I use it at night only because it feels a bit too greasy for the day time.


--------------------
UPDATE
-------------------
my skin has all these small bumps all over it..chin, forehead.. and now I am going to a dermatologist every week to get rid of them..My doctor says they are small pimples..I used the bottle for my hands for a while but now I just threw away the bottle completely..Too scared to touch it...BEWARE ladies..
After throwing the bottle away my skin has gotten much better..

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* Hudie on 8/9/2003 11:05:00 PM more reviews by Hudie

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

This stuff works wonders!!! This is the absolute best moisturizer for my combination skin, after reading the wonderful reviews on MUA I went out and bought the dessert essence one at Trader Joe's and have been using it for about a week and a half now and I'm already noticing the results...my skin is clearer than ever before, my pores are WAY smaller I don't even notice them anymore and scars I had on my face from picking pimples are gone...and the best part about it is when I put this on my face it leaves my oily skin completely matte which is wonderful because moisturizers I've purchased before that claim to reduce shine didn't do anything for me but this oil actually works it's my absolute favorite and I'm using this from now on!!!

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

mccauley78 on 8/7/2003 10:00:00 AM more reviews by mccauley78

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

I have combination skin and my face is easily irritated by almost ANY skin care product. I couldn't find Desert Essence so bought a different brand of Jojoba Oil at Whole Foods and for the first 2-3 weeks I loved the effects. My face no longer had as many red irritated days or flaky skin. Maybe I overdosed on my daily usage, but recently all of my combinatio skin problems have come back with a vengeance. Will try only using it overnight a few times a week - because when it worked, my face looked fabulous. Best $9.50 ever spent at Whole Foods!

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

*TOP REVIEWER* listenlikethieves on 8/6/2003 5:32:00 PM more reviews by listenlikethieves

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm   Hair: Brunette, Fine   Eyes: Hazel    

I've lemminged a lot of things because of my Livejournal-like addiction to checking out the most recent additions to MUA, but... thank you for this one. Seriously. So I haven't tried Desert Essence jojoba oil -- I'm using my health food store's in-house stuff. But as long as whatever you get is labeled "100% pure," I don't see a problem. So, really. Never again with the pricey moisturizers when an ounce of the smoothest stuff on earth is $2.50. I look fabulous, darling.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

Mxkyong on 8/1/2003 11:42:00 AM more reviews by Mxkyong

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I am sorry but I bought this b/c of all the rave reviews. However, it made me break out after only using it twice. Perhaps my skin is just extra sensitive. I will not be purchasing this again. :O(

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

ckamm1107 on 8/1/2003 9:32:00 AM more reviews by ckamm1107

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

Who would have known that something so simple and so inexpensive would work so wonderfully! I wish I would have known about this 10 years ago! This makes my skin so soft and I rarely, if ever, break out. I highly recommend using jojoba oil as a moisturizer!

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

nushu on 7/21/2003 10:19:00 PM more reviews by nushu

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Black    

Thanks to all the great reviews here, I went out and bought myself a small bottle to try. It is the best stuff I have ever used on my face!! I rub in about 5 drops after I wash my face with salicylic cleanser. It absorbs very quickly and immediately soothes and softens my skin. This product will give you immediate results. i noticed that I stopped producing as much oil in my nose and forehead areas the same day that I first tried the jojoba oil. I normally have combination skin with oily t-zone and dry cheeks. Jojoba oil not only reduced my oiliness, but moisturized my cheeks as well. I have been using it for about a month and, dare I say it, I now have "normal skin". I highly recommend this. (I did not use the Desert Essence brand since I could not find it. i used the Escents brand which is easily found in Canada)

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No

honeybunny19 on 7/21/2003 9:33:00 PM more reviews by honeybunny19

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

this stuff is amazing. my skin is radiant and poreless. i use clinique total turnaround underneath, and then massage in a tiny bit over my cheeks and nose, and under my eyes instead of eye cream. however, i found that it was bit too much for my forehead, kind of broke out there. otherwise, skin is fantastic. try it and u'll love it.

    Was this review helpful to you? Yes   No