ELLA K BEAUTY REVIEW

Neutrogena Rapid Firming Peptide Multi Action Eye Cream Review

Rapid Firming Peptide Multi Action Eye Cream is a silky lightweight cream without added fragrance.  The formula features poly-hydroxy acids, peptides, cucumber fruit extract, green tea, antioxidants, and other skin conditioners.  The cream glides effortlessly around the eye area and absorbs to a sheer, non-greasy finish.  The formula leaves the eye area smooth, hydrated, and refreshed. 

Shani Darden Retinol Reform Review

Retinol Reform is a creamy yellow serum without added fragrance.  In addition to retinol, the formula also features apple fruit extract, lactic acid, green tea extract, niacinamide, and other skin conditioners.  The serum spreads easily over the skin and absorbs to a non-greasy yet hydrating finish.  When used as directed, the serum leaves skin smoother, brighter, and glowing without causing redness or irritation. 

Kérastase Genesis Bain Nutri-Fortifiant Shampoo Review

Bain Nutri-Fortifiant Shampoo is a pearlescent gel shampoo for dry, weakened hair.  The formula combines extracts of ginger and edelweiss to strengthen the hair and scalp.  The shampoo lathers well and cleanses the hair gently yet thoroughly.  The shampoo rinses without residue and leaves hair soft, manageable, and lightweight.  This product has a fresh citrusy scent.

Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum Review

8H Magic Night Serum is a creamy hair serum with a strong floral fragrance.  The formula is enriched with vitamin E, niacinamide, vitamin B6, panthenol, iris root extract, and a wheat protein derivative.  The serum can be applied to dry or damp hair before bedtime or as a leave-in conditioner.  The serum spreads easily through the hair and absorbs without a heavy residue.  The formula adds softness and lightweight hydration, but it does not noticeably improve the appearance or health of hair.

Kérastase Resistance Soin Premier Thérapiste Pre-Shampoo Review

Soin Premier Thérapiste Pre-Shampoo is a reversed care hair conditioner meant to be applied to wet hair before shampooing.  The conditioner is designed to strengthen fine, over-processed hair with amino acids, ceramides, native plant cells, wheat protein, and a gluco-peptide.  The creamy formula works easily into wet hair to nourish it before washing.  The conditioner leaves hair soft, manageable, and voluminous, but it may not offer enough hydration for dry hair.  This product has a strong fresh-floral scent.

Living Proof No Frizz Shampoo Review

No Frizz Shampoo is a pearlescent gel shampoo with a clean citrusy scent. 
The silicone-free formula features a proprietary anti-frizz molecule, hydrolyzed wheat protein, and mild cleansing agents.  The shampoo lathers generously, cleanses the hair thoroughly, and rinses without residue.  The formula leaves hair soft, smooth, and lightweight, but it may not be hydrating enough for dry hair.

Living Proof No Frizz Conditioner Review

No Frizz Conditioner is a creamy hair conditioner with a clean citrusy scent.  The silicone-free formula features a proprietary anti-frizz molecule, hydrolyzed wheat protein, and other hair conditioners.  The formula glides effortlessly through the hair, easing tangles and adding hydration.  The conditioner rinses off well and leaves hair soft, shiny, and less frizzy without adding weight. 

Kate Somerville KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel Review

KateCeuticals Resurfacing Overnight Peel has a light creamy texture and
a faint minty scent.  The peel features glycolic acid, niacinamide, retinol, and other skin-conditioning ingredients.  The formula absorbs easily into the skin and leaves it soft and hydrated. When used 2-3 times per week, the peel helps smooth and refine skin’s texture without excessive dryness or irritation. 

Kérastase Genesis Fortifying Conditioner Review

Genesis Fortifying Conditioner is a creamy yet lightweight conditioner with
a fresh citrusy scent.  The formula features soybean oil, sunflower seed oil, and extracts of ginger and edelweiss.  The conditioner glides easily through the hair and rinses clean.  The formula leaves hair soft, hydrated, and lightweight. 

Moroccanoil Smoothing Lotion Review

Moroccanoil Smoothing Lotion is a silky leave-in hair cream with a lingering floral-amber fragrance.  The formula features argan oil, argan butter, and tilia tomentosa bud extract to hydrate and nourish hair.  The lotion can be used as a leave-in conditioner or a blow-dry cream.  The formula works easily into damp hair and leaves it soft, lightly hydrated, and less frizzy.

Odele Leave-In Conditioner Review

Odele Leave-in Conditioner has a gel-lotion texture and a subtle fresh scent.  The formula features amaranth seed extract, hydrolyzed rice protein, and lightweight emollients.  The conditioner distributes easily through damp hair and absorbs without stickiness or greasy residue.  The formula softens and hydrates hair while enhancing definition. 

Rene Furterer Tonucia Replumping Conditioning Mask Review

Tonucia Replumping Conditioning Mask is a silky gel-cream hair mask with
a green citrusy scent.  The formula features B vitamins, phospholipids, soybean oil and sterols, wheat microproteins, and other nourishing ingredients.  The mask spreads easily through the hair and rinses without residue.  The formula leaves hair soft, shiny, and voluminous, but it may not be smoothing enough for dry, coarse hair.

Rene Furterer Okara Silver Toning Conditioner Review

Okara Silver Toning Conditioner is a light cream conditioner with a smooth floral scent.  The silicone-free formula features panthenol, amino acids, soy-derived okara extract, and a lavender tint to neutralize brassy, yellow tones.  The conditioner distributes easily through hair and rinses without residue. 
The formula leaves hair soft, lightly hydrated, and brighter. 

Olay Regenerist Max Tone Serum Review

Regenerist Max Tone Serum is a lightweight milky serum without added fragrance.  The formula features niacinamide, vitamin C, a collagen peptide, and other skin conditioners.  The serum spreads easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer, non-sticky finish.  The serum leaves skin soft, smooth,
and lightly hydrated.  Niacinamide and vitamin C help brighten and even out complexion with regular use. 

Alpha H Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum Review

Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum is an emollient serum featuring
14% glycolic acid and 1% granactive retinoid to renew and resurface tired, dull skin.  The formula also includes ferulic acid, tripeptide-5, coenzyme Q10, and other age-defying ingredients.  The serum tingles slightly upon application and absorbs to a soft nourishing finish.  The serum leaves skin smooth and glowing after just one use.

EltaMD UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen Review

UV Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ Facial Sunscreen is a silky lightweight lotion without added fragrance.  The sunscreen combines mineral zinc oxide and octocrylene to protect skin from UV rays.  The formula is further enhanced with vitamin C, sodium hyaluronate, and squalane.  The sunscreen glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer non-greasy finish with minimal white cast.

Kérastase Blond Absolu Huile Cicaextreme Strengthening Oil Concentrate Review

Huile Cicaextreme Strengthening Oil Concentrate is a lightweight
silicone-based oil with a floral-citrus scent.  The leave-in formula is enriched with sunflower seed oil and edelweiss extract, and it can be applied to wet or dry hair.  The oil leaves hair soft and smooth without weighing it down. 

Kérastase Blond Absolu Le Bain Cicaextreme Shampoo Review

Le Bain Cicaextreme Shampoo is a silky cream shampoo with a crisp citrus scent.  The formula is enriched with sunflower seed oil, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and edelweiss extract.  The shampoo creates a soft creamy lather that cleanses hair gently yet thoroughly and rinses without residue.  The formula leaves hair soft, luminous, and light.

Living Proof Restore Repair Mask Review

Restore Repair Hair Mask is a creamy hair mask with a light citrus scent. 
The mask combines a proprietary anti-frizz molecule with tucuma butter, meadowfoam seed oil, and amino acids to smooth and nourish hair. 
The buttery formula glides easily through the hair, rinses off well, and leaves hair shiny, hydrated, and light.  This product may not be smoothing enough for coarse, frizzy hair. 

Benefit They’re Real! Magnet Extreme Lenghtening Mascara Review

Magnet Extreme Lenghtening Mascara delivers on the promise to create long lifted lashes.  The mascara features a thick brush with short plastic bristles and a comfortable, lightweight formula.  The brush is a bit awkward to use, but it applies the formula without clumping or smudging.  The mascara lengthens, lifts, and thickens lashes with just one coat and stays on all day without flaking.  Supercharged Black is a rich black shade. 

Rene Furterer Karité Hydra Hydrating Shine Day Cream Review

Karité Hydra Hydrating Shine Day Cream is a lightweight yet emollient leave-in cream for dry hair.  The silicone-free formula combines shea oil, soybean oil, phytosterols, glycolipids, and other nourishing ingredients.  The leave-in cream can be applied to damp hair or dry hair along the lengths.  The formula instantly softens and hydrates dry hair, but too much product can leave it tacky and dull. This product has a fresh floral scent. 

L’Oréal Professionnel Renewing Leave-in Cream for Lengths and Ends Review

Renewing Leave-in Cream for Lengths and Ends is a heat styling cream with
a thin lotion texture and a fruity-floral scent.  The formula is enhanced with amino acids and panthenol to strengthen hair.  The cream works easily into towel-dried hair and helps to soften, hydrate, and protect it from heat styling.

Aveeno Restorative Skin Therapy Sulfate-Free Body Wash Review

Restorative Skin Therapy Sulfate-Free Body Wash is a lightly foaming gel cleanser.  The fragrance-free formula features mild cleansing agents, panthenol, oat, and aloe.  The body wash cleanses the skin gently yet thoroughly and rinses clean.  The formula leaves the skin soft and comfortable. 

Olay Deep Hydration Serum Review

Olay Deep Hydration Serum is a lightweight yet hydrating serum without added fragrance.  The serum features niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, squalane, and other skin conditioners.  The silky formula glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a non-greasy, dewy finish.  The formula leaves the skin soft, smooth, and hydrated. 

L’Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Gold Quinoa + Protein Blow Dry Cream Review

Gold Quinoa + Protein Blow Dry Cream is a heat protecting leave-in cream with a fresh floral scent.  The formula features gold quinoa seed extract and wheat protein to strengthen and repair hair.  The cream can be applied to clean damp hair prior to heat or air-drying.  The formula feels slightly tacky during application, but leaves hair soft, smooth, and light after drying. 

SkinCeuticals Retexturing Activator Review

Retexturing Activator is a clear hydrating serum with no added fragrance. 
The formula features a derivative of urea, kombucha, and sodium hyaluronate to gently exfoliate and nourish the skin.  The serum spreads easily over the skin and absorbs to a lightweight, slightly tacky finish.  The serum instantly softens and hydrates the skin while smoothing it with regular use. 

StriVectin Super C Retinol Brighten & Correct Vitamin C Serum Review

Super C Retinol Serum is a silky hydrating serum with vitamin C and retinol.  The formula also includes acerola cherry fruit extract, niacin, green tea, and other skin-benefitting ingredients.  The serum glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer natural finish without shine or stickiness.  The serum helps brighten and smooth skin with daily use.  The only drawback is a strong fruity fragrance that may not be compatible with sensitive skin.

EltaMD UV Restore Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 (Untinted) Review

UV Restore Broad-Spectrum SPF 40 is a 100% mineral sunscreen with a lightweight creamy texture.  The formula is enhanced with ginger root extract, squalane, and antioxidants.  The sunscreen spreads easily over the face and absorbs to a sheer non-greasy finish with a slight white cast.  This product is fragrance-free.

Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Conditioner Review

Cleansing Oil Conditioner is a gel-cream hair conditioner for all hair types. 
The formula features lightweight emollients, conditioning polymers, and bergamot essential oil.  The conditioner distributes easily through the hair and rinses out without residue.  The conditioner leaves hair manageable, lightly hydrated, and voluminous.  This product has a pleasant fresh scent. 

Replenix Smoothing Body Lotion Review

Smoothing Body Lotion is a thick nourishing lotion without added fragrance.  The formula features retinol, hyaluronic acid, ceramides, green tea, resveratrol, caffeine, and other skin-conditioning ingredients.  The creamy formula applies easily and absorbs to a velvety soft finish.  The lotion leaves skin hydrated, smooth, and comfortable. 

Nécessarie The Body Serum Review

The Body Serum is a silky gel-cream without added fragrance.  The formula features sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide, panthenol, and a ceramide to hydrate and replenish the skin.  The serum glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer, non-sticky finish.  The formula leaves skin soft and hydrated, but those with dry skin may find it not hydrating enough when used alone.

Good Molecules Overnight Exfoliating Treatment Review

Overnight Exfoliating Treatment is a lightweight leave-on serum without added fragrance.  The formula combines glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acid with vitamin E and sodium hyaluronate.  The serum absorbs readily into the skin with only a slight tingle and minimal stickiness.  The formula’s exfoliating acids leave skin soft, smooth, and more refined.

Alpha H Vitamin C Serum with Grape Seed Review

Vitamin C Serum with Grape Seed is a lightweight yet hydrating serum without added fragrance.  The serum features vitamin C derivative ethyl ascorbic acid, grape seed extract, sodium hyaluronate, and licorice root extract.  The silky formula spreads easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer hydrating finish.  The serum helps brighten and smooth skin with regular use. 

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution Review

Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution is a no-rinse exfoliating toner with a subtle rosewater scent.  The formula features glycolic acid, aloe vera, amino acids, plant extracts, and other skin conditioning ingredients.  The toner tingles slightly when applied and dries down quickly.  The formula’s glycolic acid helps smooth and refine skin texture with regular use. 

Pureology Strength Cure Conditioner Review

Strength Cure Conditioner is a creamy hair conditioner for damaged, color-treated hair.  The conditioner features plant oils, hair-strengthening keravis, and a color-protecting complex.  The buttery formula glides easily through the hair and helps to smooth and nourish each strand.  The conditioner rinses off without residue and leaves hair soft, hydrated, and manageable.  This product has a creamy fruity-floral fragrance. 

Pureology Nanoworks Gold Conditioner Review

Nanoworks Gold Conditioner is a creamy hair conditioner with a warm floral scent.  The formula features panthenol, shea butter, marula oil, keravis, and
a color-protecting complex.  The conditioner spreads easily through the hair, detangling it and adding moisture.  The formula rinses off without residue and leaves hair soft, hydrated, and shiny.  The conditioner may not be smoothing enough for coarse, frizzy hair. 

Pureology Nanoworks Gold Shampoo Review

Nanoworks Gold Shampoo is a creamy gel shampoo with a warm fruity-floral scent.  The sulfate-free formula features panthenol, marula oil, shea butter, and a protein complex to hydrate and strengthen hair.  The shampoo lathers generously and cleanses hair without stripping away moisture.  The formula rinses easily and leaves hair soft and luminous without weighing it down. 

Kérastase Blond Absolu Bain Ultra-Violet Anti-Brass Purple Shampoo Review

Bain Ultra-Violet Purple Shampoo is a deep purple shampoo with a refreshing citrus-woody scent.  The formula is enhanced with hyaluronic acid, amino acids, and extracts of edelweiss and mallow.  The shampoo lathers generously, cleanses hair thoroughly, and rinses off easily. 
The formula leaves hair softer, brighter, and a bit less brassy. 

Kérastase Blond Absolu Cicaflash Conditioner Review

Cicaflash Conditioner is a lightweight yet emollient hair conditioner with a lavender tint and a citrusy scent.  The conditioner is enriched with hyaluronic acid and extracts of edelweiss and mallow.  The silky formula glides easily through hair, detangling it and adding hydration.  The conditioner rinses without residue and leaves hair soft, smooth, and lightweight. 

Kérastase Resistance Bain Force Architecte Strengthening Shampoo Review

Bain Force Architecte is a pearlescent gel shampoo with a fresh fruity scent.  The formula features a pro-keratin complex, ceramides, and resurrection plant extract to condition and strengthen hair.  The shampoo lathers well and cleanses hair thoroughly without drying it out.  The formula rinses out easily and leaves hair soft, shiny, and voluminous. 

Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial Review

T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial is a weekly exfoliating mask with a nourishing creamy texture.  The formula features a 25% AHA blend of glycolic, lactic, tartaric, and citric acid, 2% BHA (salicylic acid), marula oil, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and plant extracts.  The mask should be applied to clean dry skin and left on for 20 minutes (or less depending on skin sensitivity).  The creamy formula spreads easily over the skin and tingles slightly upon applications.  After rinsing, treated skin appears noticeably smoother, brighter, and more refined.

Boscia Cherry Blossom and Bakuchiol Resurfacing Lip Repair Review

Cherry Blossom and Bakuchiol Resurfacing Lip Repair is a nourishing lip treatment with a barely-there pink tint.  The formula features a blend of plant oils and extracts, lactic acid, and bakuchiol.  The treatment leaves lips buttery soft, smooth, and hydrated with a slightly sticky finish.  This product is fragrance-free.

Keep Cool and Soothe Bamboo Toner Review

Keep Cool and Soothe Bamboo Toner is a clear hydrating toner without added fragrance.  The toner contains 85% bamboo water along with sodium hyaluronate, polyglutamic acid, and soothing plant extracts.  The toner gently removes makeup and cleanser residue while adding lasting hydration. 
The formula leaves skin soft, refreshed, and comfortable. 

Urban Decay Lash Freak Volumizing Mascara Review

Lash Freak Volumizing Mascara creates long, voluminous lashes in a rich black shade.  The mascara features a uniquely shaped plastic brush designed to separate and lift the lashes.  The brush is awkward to use, but with some practice, it visibly lengthens, thickens, and fans out lashes with just one coat of mascara.  The formula is somewhat goopy, so be sure to wipe the excess off the brush to prevent clumping.  Once set, the mascara stays on all day without flaking or smudging. 

Sephora Collection Clear Skin Days Brightening Peel Pads Review

Clear Skin Days Brightening Peel Pads are lightly saturated with a mild peeling solution of 2% glycolic acid, 1% salicylic acid, and 0.5% niacinamide.  The peeling solution absorbs readily into the skin with only a hint of tackiness.  The formula’s acids and niacinamide gently exfoliate and refine the skin’s texture with regular use.  This product is fragrance-free. 

Christophe Robin Hydrating Melting Mask with Aloe Vera Review

Hydrating Melting Mask has a silky cream texture and a fresh unisex scent.  The 98% natural formula includes aloe vera, argan oil, flaxseed oil, plant extracts, and lightweight hydrators.  The mask spreads easily through the hair and rinses out without residue.  The formula leaves hair soft and lightly hydrated, but it may not be smoothing enough for frizzy, dry hair. 

Kérastase Resistance Ciment Anti-Usure Conditioner Review

Resistance Ciment Anti-Unsure Conditioner is a creamy hair conditioner with
a fresh fruity scent.  The formula is enhanced with a pro-keratine complex, ceramides, and resurrection plant extract to help strengthen damaged hair.  The conditioner works easily into damp hair and helps to smooth and nourish each strand.  The formula rinses without residue and leaves hair soft, hydrated, and manageable. 

Purito Centella Unscented Toner Review

Centella Unscented Toner is a clear essence-like liquid.  The formula features centella asiatica extract, witch hazel extract, purslane extract, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, and other skin-benefiting ingredients.  The toner can be applied directly onto the skin using fingertips or a cotton pad.  The formula dries down without stickiness and leaves skin feeling refreshed and lightly hydrated.

COSRX Refresh ABC Daily Toner Review

Refresh ABC Daily Toner is a clear water-like toner without added fragrance.  The formula features kiwi fruit extract, dragon fruit extract, willow bark and apple fruit water, niacinamide, and a touch of AHA/BHA acids.  The toner cleanses and refreshes the skin without residue or stickiness.  The AHA/BHA exfoliators gently smooth and refine skin texture with daily use. 

Rene Furterer Astera Sensitive High Tolerance Shampoo Review

Astera Sensitive High Tolerance Shampoo is a pearlescent gel shampoo with a fresh oceanic scent.  The shampoo features hamamelis floral water and asteraceae extract to protect and soothe the scalp.  The shampoo cleanses hair gently yet thoroughly without irritating the scalp.  The formula leaves hair clean, soft, and lightweight.