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Face Republic Purity Sun Essence SPF 50+ P++++ Review

Face Republic Purity Sun Essence is a milky serum-like sunscreen with a subtle herbal scent.  The formula combines chemical sun filters, niacinamide, and botanical extracts.  The silky essence spreads easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer non-greasy finish without white cast.  The water-resistant formula wears comfortably throughout the day and washes off easily with soap and water.

CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo Review

Gentle Hydrating Shampoo is a thick gel-cream shampoo with no added fragrance.  The sulfate-free formula is enriched with ceramides, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid to protect the scalp barrier.  The shampoo lathers well and cleanses hair without stripping away moisture.  The formula leaves hair clean, soft, and hydrated.

L’Oréal Professionnel Vitamino Color Spectrum Mask Review

Vitamino Color Spectrum Mask is a rich creamy mask with a fruity-woody fragrance.  The formula combines ferulic acid and citric acid to protect and enhance hair color.  The buttery mask distributes easily through hair, removes tangles, and rinses off without residue.  The formula leaves hair soft, shiny, and hydrated without weighing it down.

Aestura Attobarrier 365 Foaming Cleanser Review

Attobarrier 365 Foaming Cleanser dispenses as a white airy foam. 
The fragrance-free formula features mild cleansing agents and humectants to support the skin barrier.  The silky cleansing foam removes light makeup and gently cleanses skin without drying it out.  The formula leaves skin soft and comfortable after cleansing. 

Aestura Attobarrier 365 Hydro Cera-Ha Serum Review

Hydro Cera-Ha Serum is a clear silky serum with no added fragrance.  
The formula features niacinamide, panthenol, sodium hyaluronate, vitamin C, ceramides, and other nourishing ingredients.  The serum glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a soft natural finish.  The formula leaves skin calm and hydrated throughout the day. 

Peach Slices Super Fade Discoloration Serum Review

Super Fade Discoloration Serum is a light milky serum with no added fragrance.  The formula features 4.5% niacinamide, 3.5% cetyl tranexamic mesylate, acetyl glucosamine, licorice root extract, and soothing botanicals to help fade discoloration and post-blemish marks.  The silky serum glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a soft hydrating finish without stickiness.  The formula leaves skin clear, calm, and more even toned. 

The Ordinary Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum Review

Multi-Antioxidant Radiance Serum is a transparent yellow serum with no added fragrance.  The formula combines vitamin C, ginseng, EGCG, peptides, and other antioxidants to protect skin from environmental damage and boost radiance.  The serum spreads easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer
non-sticky finish.  The serum leaves skin lightly hydrated and more luminous.

The Ordinary Retinal 0.2% Emulsion Review

Retinal 0.2% Emulsion is a bright yellow gel-cream with no added fragrance. 
The formula features a potent 0.2% concentration of retinal and several anti-irritants.  The emulsion spreads easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer hydrating finish with a slight yellow tint.  With weekly or twice-weekly application the treatment improves the skin’s firmness, clarity, and tone while softening fine lines.  This product is intended for highly experienced retinoid users. 

Kérastase Blond Absolu Cicaextreme Hair Mask Review

Cicaextreme Hair Mask is a rich creamy mask for lightened/highlighted hair.  The formula combines hyaluronic acid and edelweiss flower to protect and strengthen color-processed hair.  The mask glides easily through the hair and stays on until rinsed.  The formula rinses without residue and leaves hair silky soft, nourished, and manageable.  This product has a clean citrusy scent. 

Kérastase Gloss Absolu Hydra-Glaze Illuminating Shampoo Review

Gloss Absolu Hydra-Glaze Illuminating Shampoo is a clear gel shampoo with a citrus-floral scent.  The formula combines arginine, lactic acid, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, hyaluronic acid, and wild rose extract to add shine and smooth hair.  The shampoo lathers well, cleanses the hair thoroughly, and rinses without residue.  The shampoo leaves hair glossy, soft, and voluminous.

Kérastase Gloss Absolu Insta-Glaze Conditioner Review

Gloss Absolu Insta-Glaze Conditioner is a silky cream conditioner with a strong floral-woody fragrance that lingers for days.  The formula features glycolic acid, lactic acid, hyaluronic acid, and wild rose extract to enhance shine and reduce frizz.  The conditioner glides easily through the hair and rinses without residue.  The formula leaves hair smooth and luminous without adding weight.    

Stratia Aqua Factory Hydrating Toner Review

Aqua Factory is a clear essence-like toner with no added fragrance. 
The formula deeply hydrates the skin with 5% urea, beta-glucan, panthenol, allantoin, and other humectants.  The toner absorbs easily into the skin with just a hint of tackiness.  The formula leaves skin plump and hydrated throughout the day. 

Bumble and Bumble TripleBond Flash Rinse Review

TripleBond Flash Rinse is a clear gel hair treatment for damaged hair. 
The formula combines a honey bond-building complex, amino acids, panthenol, and other hair-revitalizing ingredients.  The rinse can be used weekly between a shampoo and conditioner or as a standalone treatment (it even works as a pre-shampoo treatment).  The gel formula works easily into damp hair and rinses well.  The product leaves hair smooth, hydrated, and shiny while enhancing definition.  The rinse has a floral-woody scent. 

Avène Cicalfate+ Intensive Restorative Serum Review

Cicalfate+ Intensive Restorative Serum is a light hydrating serum for sensitive skin.  The fragrance-free formula features thermal spring water, panthenol, and a patented skin soothing molecule.  The serum spreads easily over the skin and absorbs to a natural finish without shine or tackiness.  The serum leaves skin soft, hydrated, and calm. 

Shaishaishai Banana Conceal Eye Cream Review

Banana Conceal Eye Cream is a sheer yet hydrating eye cream with a light peachy tint.  The formula includes niacinamide, banana fruit extract, panthenol, adenosine, peptides, hydrolyzed collagen, and other skin-beneficial ingredients.  The eye cream glides easily around the eye area and absorbs to a weightless natural finish.  The peachy tint helps to brighten the eyes while providing light coverage for dark circles.  The eye cream leaves the eye area soft and hydrated without creasing or looking patchy.  This product has a soft fresh scent. 

Phyto Color Anti-Fade Shampoo Review

Anti-Fade Shampoo is an amber-colored gel shampoo with a floral-woody scent.  The sulfate-free formula features a rice peptide complex, panthenol, marshmallow root extract, and other plant antioxidants.  The shampoo works into a rich lather that cleanses hair thoroughly and rinses clean.  The formula leaves hair soft, radiant, and full of body. 

Phyto Phytocyane Women Invigorating Shampoo Review

Phytocyane Women Invigorating Shampoo is a gel-liquid shampoo with a soft minty scent.  The formula helps promote both a healthy scalp and hair with pro-vitamins B5 and B6 and extracts of rosemary and gingko biloba. 
The shampoo lathers well, cleanses the hair thoroughly, and rinses without residue.  The formula leaves hair soft, refreshed, and volumized. 

DefenAge 6-Week Perfection Neck Cream Review

6-Week Perfection Neck Cream is a nourishing yet lightweight cream with no added fragrance.  The formula features skin-rejuvenating defensins, shea butter, niacinamide, phospholipids, peptides, sea whip, antioxidants, and other skin conditioners.  The cream spreads easily over the neck and decollete and absorbs without greasiness or tackiness.  The formula leaves skin soft, supple, and hydrated while softening lines with continued use.   

Phyto Blond Brightening Shampoo Review

Blond Brightening Shampoo is a honey-colored gel shampoo with a floral honey fragrance.  The sulftate-free and silicone-free formula features apple cider vinegar and white mallow to brighten blond hair and boost shine. 
The shampoo cleanses hair gently yet thoroughly and it rinses without residue.  The formula leaves hair soft, shiny, and more luminous.

Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream Review

Madagascar Centella Probio-Cica Bakuchiol Eye Cream is a light yet emollient cream with no added fragrance.  The formula features niacinamide, squalane, shea butter, centella asiatica, bakuchiol, and other beneficial ingredients. 
The silky cream glides easily over the eye area and absorbs to a non-greasy, nourishing finish.  The formula leaves the eye area soft, smooth, and hydrated throughout the day.

DefenAge 24/7 Barrier Balance Cream Review

24/7 Barrier Balance Cream is a silky lightweight cream with no added fragrance.  The formula combines skin-rejuvenating defensins, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, sea whip, shea butter, antioxidants, and other skin conditioners.  The cream glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a nourishing yet non-greasy finish.  The cream leaves skin soft and hydrated but it may not be emollient enough for very dry skin types

Curél Japanese Skincare Deep Moisture Spray Review

Deep Moisture Spray is a fine moisturizing mist for face and body. 
The fragrance-free formula features a ceramide-like ingredient, allantoin, cholesterol, and other skin conditioners.  The mist dries down to a light non-greasy finish with a slight tackiness.  The formula leaves skin soft, hydrated, and nourished. 

Curél Japanese Skincare Anti-Wrinkle Hydrating Serum Review

Anti-Wrinkle Hydrating Serum is a silky gel-cream with no added fragrance. 
The formula features a ceramide-like ingredient, allantoin, ginger root extract, and other anti-inflammatories.  The serum glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a natural non-greasy finish.  The formula leaves skin soft and hydrated without shine or stickiness. 

L’Oreal Voluminous Panaroma Mascara Review

Voluminous Panaroma Mascara creates long, fanned-out lashes with
natural-looking volume.  The mascara features a tapered plastic brush with short bristles that applies the formula evenly and without clumps.  The mascara stays put all day without smudging or flaking. 

Nécessaire The Body Wash Hinoki Review

The Body Wash Hinoki is a hydrating gel cleanser with a lingering green-woody scent.  The formula features a gentle blend of exfoliating acids to help smooth and soften skin texture.  The body wash creates a silky lather that cleanses skin without drying it out.  The formula rinses without residue and leaves skin soft and clean. 

Nécessaire The Body Vitamin C Review

The Body Vitamin C is a lightweight gel-cream with no added fragrance. 
The formula features niacinamide, vitamin C, tranexamic acid, and enzymes to brighten and even out skin tone.  The gel-cream absorbs to a light hydrating finish without stickiness.  The formula leaves skin soft, smooth, and more
even-toned with continued use. 

Leonor Greyl Shampooing Énergisant Review

Shampooing Énergisant has a honey-like gel texture and a clean almond scent.  The formula combines almond and moringa seed proteins, Indian plum, and honey yeast to balance the scalp and strengthen hair.  The shampoo lathers lightly, but it cleanses the hair thoroughly.  The formula leaves hair clean, soft, and volumized while reducing hair fall. 

Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioner Review

Hatomugi Skin Conditioner is a watery toner with a milky appearance and no added fragrance.  The formula is enriched with coix seed extract and a licorice derivative to soothe and protect the skin.  The toner absorbs into the skin without stickiness and leaves it feeling calm and lightly hydrated.

Naturie Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel Review

Hatomugi Skin Conditioning Gel is a refreshing gel moisturizer with no added fragrance.  The formula features soothing coix seed extract, vitamin C, and lightweight hydrators.  The moisturizer feels watery fresh during application and leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated throughout the day. 

Glytone Age-Defying C+ Advanced Antioxidant Serum Review

Age-Defying C+ Advanced Antioxidant Serum is a light yet hydrating serum with no added fragrance.  The formula features THD Ascorbate (a stable form of vitamin C), vitamin E, squalane, and antioxidant plant extracts.  The serum glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a soft hydrating finish without stickiness.  The formula leaves skin brighter and more even-toned without causing redness or irritation.

Elta MD Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser Review

Skin Recovery Amino Acid Foaming Cleanser dispenses as a gentle cleansing foam with no added fragrance.  The formula combines amino acids, mild cleansing agents, and skin-soothing ingredients.  The soft foam removes makeup, sunscreen, and excess oils without disrupting the skin barrier.  The formula rinses without residue and leaves skin feeling clean and calm.

Rener Furterer Color Glow Thermal-Protecting Glow Cream Review

Color Glow Thermal-Protecting Glow Cream is a leave-in treatment for
color-treated hair.  The treatment protects hair from heat styling and UV rays and can be applied to damp hair or dry ends.  The formula features acerola vinegar, lemon essential oil, okara and witch hazel extracts, and light conditioners.  The lightweight gel-cream works easily into hair and leaves it shiny and lightly hydrated.  The formula has a fruity-floral scent with just a hint of vinegar. 

Natura Bissé Repairing Shampoo Review

Repairing Shampoo has a clear gel texture and a fresh scent with a hint of rosemary.  The formula is enriched rosemary, white tea, and wheat-derived conditioning agents.  The shampoo lathers well and cleanses hair gently yet thoroughly.  The formula rinses without residue and leaves hair soft, shiny, and hydrated.

DefenAge 8-in-1 BioSerum Review

8-in-1 BioSerum is a multi-benefit serum with no added fragrance.  The formula combines skin-rejuvenating defensins, peptides, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants, and skin-soothing extracts.  The lightweight gel-serum absorbs to a sheer velvety finish without stickiness or shine.  Over time, the serum leaves skin smoother and firmer while improving the look of pores and skin texture. 

Garnier Fructis Hair Filler + Hyaluronic Moisture Repair Serum Review

Hair Filler + Hyaluronic Moisture Repair Serum is a silky light serum with a strong fruity-fresh fragrance.  The serum features hyaluronic acid, citric acid, arginine, and lightweight conditioners.  The serum works easily into damp or dry hair and dries without adding weight or residue.  The formula leaves hair soft, lightly hydrated, and slightly less frizzy.    

Dune Suncare The Bod Guard Invisible Gel SPF 30 Review

The Bod Guard Invisible Gel SPF 30 is a lightweight gel-cream sunscreen with a subtle unisex scent.  The formula features chemical sun filters, hibiscus flower extract, neem leaf and flower extract, and vitamin E.  The silky
gel-cream glides easily over the body and absorbs to a non-greasy but slightly tacky finish.  The formula keeps skin soft and hydrated and offers 40 minutes of water resistance. 

Neogen High R Exosome Cream Review

High R Exosome Cream is a thick yet lightweight cream with no added fragrance.  The formula includes centella asiatica exosome, niacinamide, ferulic acid, resveratrol, antioxidants, peptides, amino acids, and 8 types of hyaluronic acid.  The cream spreads easily over the skin and absorbs to a natural non-greasy finish without stickiness.  The formula leaves skin soft, plump, and hydrated. 

Epionce Lytic Gel Cleanser Review

Lytic Gel Cleanser is a foaming gel cleanser with a fresh minty scent. 
The formula combines mild cleansing agents, mallow fruit extract, date fruit extract, willow bark extract, citrus essential oils, and menthol.  The cleanser creates a silky lather that easily removes makeup, impurities, and excess oils, but it feels too tingly/minty around the eye area.  The formula rinses without residue and leaves skin thoroughly clean and refreshed. 

Naturium The Energizer Mandelic Acid Body Wash Review

The Energizer Mandelic Acid Body Wash is a cooling gel cleanser with a subtle minty scent.  The formula combines mandelic acid and fermented sugar cane to neutralize body odors while menthyl lactate provides a mild cooling sensation.  The body wash creates a rich silky lather that cleanses skin thoroughly without causing dryness or irritation.  The formula rinses without residue and leaves skin feeling clean and invigorated. 

Oribe Hair Alchemy Heatless Styling Balm Review

Heatless Styling Balm is a silky gel-cream with a pleasant citrusy scent.  
The formula combines multiple botanical extracts and conditioning agents to strengthen hair and create definition.  The styling balm works easily into damp hair and air dries without residue.  The balm leaves hair soft, hydrated, and voluminous, but it does not help with frizz.   

Garnier Fructis Hair Filler Inner Fiber Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment Review

Hair Filler Inner Fiber Repair Treatment is a creamy hair conditioner with
a fresh fruity scent.  The formula features citric acid, peptides, and hair conditioning agents to nourish and repair damaged hair.  The treatment is meant to be applied to wet hair prior to shampooing, but it also works nicely as a post-shampoo conditioner.  The conditioner works easily into hair and rinses without residue.  The formula leaves hair soft, smooth, and hydrated without weighing it down.  

COSRX The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum Review

The 6 Peptide Skin Booster Serum is a clear watery serum with no added fragrance.  The formula features niacinamide, peptides, adenosine, and humectants.  The serum absorbs to a sheer hydrating finish with no stickiness.  The formula helps improve skin tone and texture while adding a subtle glow.

Glow Recipe Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser Review

Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser is a gentle gel-cream cleanser with a fresh aloe scent.  The formula features ceramides, colloidal oatmeal, hyaluronic acid, avocado oil, prebiotics, and postbiotics.  The cleanser creates a rich creamy lather that removes makeup and grime without drying out the skin.  The cleanser rinses off easily and leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed. 

Caudalie Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum Review

Resveratrol-Lift Instant Firming Serum is a lightweight milky serum with
a floral-herbal fragrance.  The formula combines squalane, vitamin E, resveratrol, hyaluronic acid, and vegan collagen.  The serum glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer yet nourishing finish.  The formula leaves skin plump and hydrated but the serum’s fragrance may not be for everyone. 

Epionce Luminous Eye Serum Review

Luminous Eye Serum is a lightweight gel-serum with no added fragrance. 
The formula features multiple botanical extracts, marine extracts, pea protein, and a peptide to improve the appearance of the eye area.  The silky formula glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer natural finish.  The serum helps to smooth and depuff the eye area while adding lightweight hydration. 

Naturium Vitamin C Complex Cleanser Review

Vitamin C Complex Cleanser is a light gel cleanser without added fragrance.  The formula combines mild surfactants, vitamin C, phytic acid, and fruit enzymes to help brighten the skin.  The cleanser works into a rich silky lather that cleanses skin gently yet thoroughly.  The formula rinses off without residue and leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed. 

Kérastase Première Repairing Pre-Shampoo Treatment Review

Repairing Pre-Shampoo Treatment is a clear gel-serum formulated to reduce hair damage due to hard water.  The treatment combines citric acid and glycine to remove calcium build up and strengthen hair.  The product should be applied to damp hair for five minutes before shampooing.  The formula leaves hair silky soft and luminous without weighing it down.  This product has a strong fresh scent. 

Bioderma Sensibio Defensive Serum Review

Sensibio Defensive Serum is a milky moisturizing serum with no added fragrance.  The formula features squalene, carnosine, vitamin E, red sage, tetrapeptide-10, and other soothing ingredients.  The silky formula glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a non-greasy yet hydrating finish.  The serum helps to calm and nourish skin while providing all-day hydration. 

Innisfree Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum Review

Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum is a lightweight water-based serum with no added fragrance.  The formula features green tea water, green tea seed oil, green tea leaf extract, niacinamide, squalene, panthenol, and humectants.  The serum quickly absorbs to a non-sticky natural finish.  The formula leaves skin more radiant while adding light hydration. 

La Roche Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil Review

Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil is a non-greasy gel cleanser with no added fragrance.  The cleanser is enriched with shea butter, glycerin, and niacinamide to protect skin from drying out.  The formula lathers lightly and cleanses the skin gently yet thoroughly.  The cleanser rinses without residue and leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed.