OVESSI BODY

The Amber : Woody Leather Body Serum

woody leather fast-absorb body serum

A silky body serum that layers hyaluronic acid, Sodium PCA, and jojoba oil to nourish dry skin while leaving a deep woody amber and leather scent.

4.8 (5 reflections)
€35
  • Vegan and cruelty-free
  • Made fresh once you order
  • Dispatched within 2 working days
  • Free EU shipping over 90 €

Made fresh for you once you order · dispatched within 2 working days.

On the body

What this formula brings

  • 01

    Fast-absorbing hydration for dry body skin

  • 02

    Warm amber leather scent lingers for hours

  • 03

    Softens legs and arms over time

The Amber : Woody Leather Body Serum

Why this exists

Body hydration often needs to do two jobs at once: restore comfort to dry skin and offer a sensory step worth returning to. This formula is built for that overlap. Its base pairs humectants like glycerin, betaine, Sodium PCA, and sodium hyaluronate with emollients including jojoba seed oil, sunflower seed oil, rosehip fruit oil, and lightweight esters, so the skin gets both surface hydration and a more substantive nourishing feel. The fragrance architecture is intentionally distinct from the sister formula in the range, moving towards deeper amber, patchouli, cedar, and vanilla notes for a richer dry-down. The result is a body serum that absorbs quickly, sits cleanly on the skin, and turns a hydration step into a lingering scent ritual without sacrificing the moisturising foundation beneath it.

Inside the formula

The key actives

01

Hyaluronic Acid

Sodium Hyaluronate

Draws water to the skin’s surface for immediate hydration in a light serum format.

02

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA

Supports the skin’s natural moisture factor to help reduce the dry, tight feeling after bathing.

03

Betaine

Betaine

Helps maintain comfortable hydration while keeping the texture soft and easy to spread.

04

Jojoba Oil

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Adds skin-compatible lipid nourishment that helps the formula feel substantive without heaviness.

05

Rosehip Fruit Oil

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil

Contributes fatty acids and tocopherols to support a more cushioned, conditioned skin feel.

On the body

Silky on application and quick to spread. It absorbs cleanly within seconds, leaving no sticky finish or oily residue. The skin feels nourished rather than coated.
The Amber€35

The application

How to use this

  1. 1

    Apply after bathing

    Use on clean skin after showering or bathing, when the skin is still slightly receptive to humectants and emollients.

  2. 2

    Press into dry areas

    Massage or press the serum into arms, legs, and any areas that feel dry. Focus a little extra on spots that tend to lose comfort quickly.

  3. 3

    Let the scent settle

    Allow it to absorb before dressing. The fragrance unfolds with warmth over the hours that follow, so a little goes a long way.

What to expect

On the body, over time

  1. Day 1

    The serum absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling more comfortable after bathing. The fragrance opens fresh, then settles into a deeper woody amber dry-down over the next hour.

  2. Week 1

    Skin texture starts to feel softer and more even with regular use. The scent becomes a familiar part of the morning or evening body routine.

  3. Week 4

    Dry skin feels consistently better supported and less parched between applications. The finish stays smooth, and the fragrance wears as a reliable signature on skin.

The deeper detail

The formulation, the provenance, the standard

Formulation

The base is identical to The Spice : Aqua and Coconut Alkanes, structured with Cetearyl Alcohol and Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, with a dual humectant of Glycerin and Betaine for surface and NMF moisture retention. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Dicaprylyl Carbonate provide the light emollient phase. Jojoba Seed Oil delivers skin-compatible lipid nourishment. Sodium PCA restores the NMF depleted by daily bathing. Sunflower Seed Oil adds linoleic acid lipid support.

Rosa Canina Rosehip Fruit Oil contributes essential fatty acids and natural tocopherols. Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract provides glucosinolate-based antioxidant activity. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract contributes flavonoid antioxidant support at the skin surface. Sodium Hyaluronate delivers immediate surface hydration. Tocopherol stabilises the formula.

The fragrance architecture of The Amber distinguishes it from The Spice at every stage of dry-down. Vanillin and Coumarin provide the sweet, warm depth. Pogostemon Cablin Oil (patchouli) adds an earthy, leather-adjacent body note. Cedrus Atlantica Oil gives the woody backbone. Linalyl Acetate provides the bergamot-like freshness that lifts the opening. Linalool adds a soft floral bridge. All aromatic components are natural origin, declared in full in the INCI.

Provenance

A small-batch boutique skincare house, made to order. Every bottle is formulated and filled within two working days of your order, then dispatched from the fulfilment centre closest to you : our European facility for United Kingdom and European Union customers, our United States facility for North American customers. Because every bottle is bottled to order, what arrives at your door is at the peak of its actives : nothing has been sitting against light, heat, or oxygen for months. Two-day production is the price of formulation freshness, and the boutique standard we hold ourselves to.

Cruelty-free. Vegan. Gluten free. Natural certified (Ecocert COSMOS Natural).

From our community

Reviews and reflections

4.8
Based on 5 reflections
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  • Verified

    love the scent

    Bought it for hydration, stayed for the fragrance.

    Vera W. Edinburgh · Eczema-prone · 25-34 · 6 Feb 2026
  • Verified

    proper good for dry skin

    Makes my knees and ankles softer by morning. Leather note is grown-up, not sweet. Scent lasts for hours.

    Tara J. Nottingham · Sensitive body · 35-44 · 30 Dec 2025
  • Verified

    evening sorted

    Goes on smoothly and sinks in fast, with a warm woody scent that feels great after a shower. I used it over damp skin and it left me soft, though the bottle could be a bit bigger.

    Florence S. Paris · Sensitive body · 18-24 · 5 Sep 2025
  • Verified

    warm finish

    Silky on shins and elbows, absorbs clean. Woody amber settles into patchouli and cedar. Wish the scent lasted longer.

    Zelda W. Seattle WA · Normal body · 35-44 · 29 Jun 2025
  • Verified

    leather note done well

    Texture moves quickly over hands and ankles, disappears into skin without feeling flashy. The scent is what surprised me most,cedar gives it a dry woody edge, vanilla rounds it out so it doesn't turn sharp. It's the sort of body product I reach for when I want my skin to smell finished, not perfumed in a cloying way.

    Leo P. Leeds · Normal body · 25-34 · 24 Dec 2024
The Amber€35

Every OVESSI order is prepared once you place it. Your order is filled, sealed and labelled for you, then dispatched within 2 working days. Nothing waits on a warehouse shelf.

  • Made fresh
  • 2-day dispatch
  • UK 3 to 7 / EU 5 to 10 / US 2 to 5 days

In case you wondered

Frequently asked

Is this a moisturiser or a fragrance product?
It is formulated as a body serum for hydration first, with a fragrance experience built into the same step. The base is designed to nourish dry skin while the scent evolves on skin over time.
Will it feel greasy on the skin?
No. The texture is silky and absorbs quickly, with a clean finish and no obvious residue once it has settled.
Can I use it morning and night?
Yes. The formula is suitable for both ends of the day, depending on whether you want the scent to open in the morning or settle into the evening.
Is it suitable for dry skin?
Yes. It is built around a hydration system with humectants and emollient oils to support dry skin and leave it feeling more comfortable.
What makes The Amber different from The Spice?
They share the same base hydration formula. The difference is the fragrance architecture, with The Amber moving deeper into patchouli, cedar, vanilla, and leather-adjacent warmth.
When will my order arrive?
We start preparing your bottle once your order is placed and dispatch within 2 business days. From dispatch, delivery is UK 3 to 7 business days, EU 5 to 10 business days, US 2 to 5 business days.
The Amber€35

Small batch. Filled for you. Made in EU and US.

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