love

I really liked this serum - the texture & smell was a bit intense for me at first (smells very strong, texture very tacky) but I've learned to love it as I've seen the literal "glow" it gave me.
Please please please follow with SPF!

Big claims

This serum claims results in 7 days and while I personally haven’t seen any visible results, I have noticed a slight difference in the feel of my skin. I am looking forward to continue using this and seeing the long-term results. It smells amazing, like fresh citrus rinds. I like the simple aesthetic and the pump dispenses the perfect amount of product. It has a good consistency and nice application. Plus it has great ingredients like 15% Vitamin C, 5% PHAs, hyaluronic acid & banana powder-inspired pigments.

Some results after a week

I received the Ole Henriksen Banana Bright Vitamin C Serum in exchange for an honest review. I have used the serum for a little over a week. The serum has a nice sweet citrus scent that dissipates quickly. It absorbs well into the skin but sometimes pills when a moisturizer is used on top. I have not noticed any amelioration of fine lines, wrinkles, or dark spots, but my skin does look brighter and is hydrated. I will continue to use this serum, but I’m not convinced that I will purchase it after I finish it.

Expensive but effective

I've seen a few people asking how this compares to the truth serum and unfortunately that didn't work out for me, so the only comparison I can make is that this did not react or irritate my skin - probably a good job too as it would have been a waste and I can actually give some feedback on this product. I love the pump on this as it makes it easier to control the amount that comes out so there's no wasting it and a little goes a long way. My skin looks a lot brighter after application and leaves it glowing that 'healthy glow.' The only thing I dislike about it is the strong smell of oranges (if you like oranges then this will probably be okay for you). I'm not usually put off so much by a scent and can just brush past it but this is such a strong scent that it is overpowering for me. If by the time I'm done with this product and it's done amazing things for my skin, I will do my best to forget about it as it is only a minor criticism. I possibly would purchase this once I've used this up but maybe only on offer as it is quite expensive for me (in the UK, it's £53 on Boots) - I was kindly gifted this product from Ole Henriksen after filling out a survey via their Instagram