Look, I Was Skeptical Too
Okay, full disclosure. I bought this because the algorithm got me. Again. One minute I’m watching cat videos, the next I’m three TikToks deep into “nose contouring” and this West&Month oil kept popping up. Everyone with skin smoother than a marble countertop was raving about it. “Firms your nose!” “Erases texture!” Honestly, it sounded too good to be true. I’ve been burned by hype before (remember snail mucin?), but my nose area has been feeling dry and weirdly crepey lately, so I caved. $18.99 on Amazon, shipped in two days. Let’s see if it’s magic or just another pretty bottle.
The First Impressions & How I Used It
It comes in this cute, heavy glass dropper bottle. Feels fancier than the price tag. The oil itself is clear and light. Smell? Basically nothing, which I LOVE. I hate when skincare smells like a synthetic flower garden. The instructions say 3-5 drops on your face, but I just focused on my nose, the sides (the alar grooves, if we’re being fancy), and that little area between my eyebrows. I’d pat it in every night after cleansing, before my regular moisturizer. Here’s the thing—it absorbs crazy fast. No greasy film, which was a huge win.
So… Did It Actually Do Anything?
Listen, I didn’t wake up with a brand new sculpted nose. Let’s get that out of the way. But after about two weeks? I started noticing my makeup wasn’t clinging to dry patches around my nostrils anymore. That alone was worth it for me. By week three, the skin just felt… plumper? More hydrated. The fine lines that were starting to show up on the sides of my nose looked less noticeable. I gotta say, the “firming” claim feels more like a super hydration effect that makes the skin bouncier. My partner even said my skin looked “glowy” last week, and he never notices anything.
The Not-So-Perfect Bits
Alright, let’s keep it real. It’s an oil. If you have super oily skin already, you might want to use this only at night or skip days. I also wish the dropper was a tiny bit better—sometimes it sucks up more than I need. And the name “Nose Essential Oil” is a bit gimmicky. It’s just a nice, light facial oil with good ingredients. You could probably use it anywhere you need extra hydration.
I got curious about what makes it different from just using my regular serum, so I made a quick comparison chart for you lazy folks (like me).
| Thing | West&Month Nose Oil | My Old Hyaluronic Acid Serum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $18.99 | $25+ |
| Key Stuff | Mineral Oil, Hyaluronic Acid | Just Hyaluronic Acid |
| Texture / Feel | Light oil, sinks in fast | Watery serum, can feel sticky |
| Main Job | Moisturize & lock in hydration | Draw in moisture (needs a moisturizer on top) |
Final Verdict: Would I Repurchase?
Honestly? Yes. It’s not a miracle worker, but it’s a really solid, no-nonsense hydrating oil. For under $20, it solved my specific dry nose problem and made that part of my face look healthier. I’m almost out of the bottle, and I already have it in my cart for restock. If you struggle with dry, textured skin around your nose or just want a lightweight oil to add to your routine, this is a great pick. Just don’t expect it to change your nose shape—that’s not what skincare does, people.
Can you believe this is my last step before I finally start that new show everyone’s talking about? Skincare routine complete. Anyway, hope this rambling helps you decide!
