ELLA K BEAUTY REVIEW

Kérastase Specifique Bain Stimuliste Review

Bain Stimuliste is a thin gel shampoo with a white floral scent. 
The silicone-free formula features salicylic acid and licorice extract to calm and normalize the scalp.  The shampoo lathers lightly, but it cleanses the hair well and rinses clean.  The shampoo leaves the scalp comfortable and the hair soft and light.

Kérastase Specifique Masque Hydra-Apaisant Review

Masque Hydra-Apaisant is a lightweight gel-cream mask for all hair types and sensitive scalps.  The silicone-free mask is formulated with lightweight emollients, vitamin E, rhamnose, carnosine, and moringa seed extract.  The mask spreads easily through the hair and feels refreshing on the scalp.  The mask rinses without residue and leaves
the hair shiny, hydrated, and light.  This product has a soft floral scent. 

Kérastase Nutritive Bain Satin 2 Review

Bain Satin 2 is a hydrating gel-cream shampoo for dry, thick hair. 
The formula is enriched with iris rhizome extract, glucose, and protein. 
The shampoo creates a rich, silky lather that cleanses the hair gently yet thoroughly and rinses easily.  The shampoo leaves the hair soft, smooth, and manageable.  This product has a soapy-floral scent.

Kérastase Nutritive Masquintense Fine Review

Masquintense is a lightweight yet nourishing hair mask for dry, fine hair.  The mask contains a blend of emollients, glucose, protein, and iris rhizome extract.  The mask eases tangles, provides deep hydration, and rinses well. The mask leaves the hair silky soft and shiny, but it may flatten fine hair.  This product has a soapy-floral scent. 

Kérastase Densifique Bain Densité Review

Bain Densité is a pearlescent gel shampoo with a strong fresh-floral scent.  The formula is enhanced with amino acids, sodium hyaluronate, and other hair conditioners.  The shampoo lathers well, cleanses the hair thoroughly, and rinses clean.  The shampoo leaves the hair soft and full of body, but it can be a bit drying. 

Kérastase Densifique Masque Densité Review

Masque Densité is a peachy gel-cream hair mask with a strong
fresh-floral scent.  The formula combines lightweight emollients, amino acids, sodium hyaluronate, and a ceramide.  The mask distributes easily through the hair, smoothing it and adding moisture.  The mask rinses without residue and leaves the hair soft, hydrated, and light.

PCA Skin Intensive Brightening Treatment 0.5% Retinol Night Review

Intensive Brightening Treatment is a thin lotion-serum featuring retinol, niacinamide, hexylresorcinol, and resveratrol.  The lotion absorbs rapidly into the skin and provides lightweight hydration.  The active ingredients in the formula leave the skin visibly smoother, clearer, and brighter with regular use.  The retinol in this formula is quite potent and could cause redness and peeling.  New retinol users should begin with 1-3 applications per week until tolerance develops. 

Isomers Clear Skin Acne Treatment Cleanser Review

Clear Skin Acne Treatment Cleanser is a fragrance-free clear gel cleanser.  The cleanser combines mild foaming agents and 2% salicylic acid to treat acne.  The formula lathers well, cleanses the skin thoroughly, and rinses without residue.  The cleanser helps keep skin clear and smooth, but it is
a bit drying.