ELLA K BEAUTY REVIEW

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.    

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. 

Kérastase Blond Absolu 2% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum Review

2% Pure Hyaluronic Acid Serum is a silky clear serum with a subtle citrus scent.  The water-based formula features glycerin and hyaluronic acid to hydrate the hair and scalp.  The serum applies easily through towel dried hair and absorbs without stickiness or residue.  The formula leaves hair soft, hydrated, and shiny, and the scalp feeling comfortable

Kérastase Elixir Ultime L’Huile Orginal Oil Review

L’Huile Original is a lightweight hair oil with a woody-floral scent. 
The silicone-based formula is enriched with maize oil, argan oil, marula oil, camellia oil, and procaxi oil.  The oil absorbs into hair without adding weight and can be used on damp or dry hair.  The oil softens and smooths hair while adding shine. 

Kérastase Chroma Absolu Serum Chroma Thermique Review

Serum Chroma Thermique is a milky serum with a woody-floral scent. 
The formula includes lactic acid, tartaric acid, arginine, and centella asiatica to soften and condition hair.  The serum can be applied to clean damp hair prior to heat or air-drying.  The serum glides easily through the hair, leaving it smooth and detangled.  The formula protects hair from heat styling while adding a touch of hydration and volume. 

Kérastase Curl Manifesto Crème de Jour Fondamentale Review

Crème de Jour is a lightweight leave-in cream for wavy, curly hair.  The formula is enriched with sunflower seed oil, manuka honey, and a ceramide. 
The silky cream works easily into the hair and dries without stickiness or residue.  The formula leaves hair soft, shiny, and hydrated without adding weight.  This product has a floral-vanilla fragrance. 

Kérastase Specifique Masque Réhydratant Review

Masque Réhydratant is a pale green gel-cream hair mask with a fresh floral scent.  The formula features a ceramide and amino acid to strengthen and condition hair.  The mask glides easily through the hair and rinses without residue.  The mask leaves hair soft and lightly hydrated without weighing it down. 

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

Kérastase Genesis Masque Reconstituant Review

Genesis Masque Reconstituant is a thick, creamy hair mask enriched with extracts of edelweiss and ginger.  The mask spreads easily through the hair, helps with detangling, and rinses off without residue.  The formula leaves hair silky soft and lightweight, but it may not be moisturizing enough for dry hair.  This product has a clean unisex fragrance. 

Kérastase Genesis Bain Hydra-Fortifiant Shampoo Review

Genesis Bain Hydra-Fortifiant is a lightweight gel shampoo with a crisp citrus scent.  The silicone-free formula features extracts of edelweiss and ginger to strengthen both the hair and scalp.  The shampoo lathers well and cleanses hair thoroughly.  The formula rinses clean and leaves hair soft, shiny, and light.  This product is intended for normal to oily hair and may not provide enough moisture for drier hair.

Kérastase Masque Force Architecte Review

Masque Force Architecte is a hydrating gel-cream hair mask with
a fresh fruity scent.  The mask combines a pro-keratin complex, ceramides, and other hair conditioners to restore dry, damaged hair.  The mask distributes easily through hair, removes tangles, and rinses off easily.  The formula leaves hair smooth, shiny, and nourished without weighing it down. 

Kérastase Aura Botanica Masque Fondamental Riche Review

Aura Botanica Masque Fondamental Riche is a silky hair mask with a subtle floral-botanical scent.  The natural formula combines sunflower seed oil, brazil nut oil, and rice bran oil to condition and hydrate the hair.  The formula glides easily through hair, easing tangles and nourishing each strand.  The mask rinses without residue and leaves hair soft, shiny, and hydrated while adding bounce and movement. 

Kérastase Blond Absolu Cicaplasme Hair Primer Review

Blond Absolu Cicaplasme Hair Primer can be used as a heat protectant or a lightweight air-dry serum.  The primer has a silky lotion-like texture, a soft lavender tint, and a refreshing citrusy scent.  The formula is enhanced with lightweight emollients, sodium hyaluronate, and the extracts of edelweiss and mallow flower.  The primer distributes easily through the hair and leaves it soft, hydrated, and smooth.  The formula may not, however, be smoothing enough for coarse, frizzy hair.

Kérastase Crème Chronologiste Hair Mask Review

Crème Chronologiste Hair Mask is a creamy hair mask with a fresh unisex scent.  The mask features vitamin E, plant oils, ceramides, and abyssine.  The buttery formula glides effortlessly through the hair, easing tangles and deeply nourishing each strand.  The mask rinses off without residue and leaves hair soft, shiny, and smooth.  Those sensitive to fragrances may not appreciate the formula’s strong scent. 

Kérastase Blond Absolu Bain Lumière Review

Bain Lumière is a clear gel shampoo with a pleasant citrus-woody scent. 
The formula features hyaluronic acid and the extracts of edelweiss and mallow flower to hydrate and soothe the hair and scalp.  The shampoo lathers well and cleanses hair without drying it out.  The formula rinses out easily and leaves hair soft, full, and luminous. 

Kérastase Specifique Bain Vital Dermo-Calm Review

Bain Vital Dermo-Calm is a blue gel shampoo for sensitive scalp. 
The silicone-free formula features salicylic acid, calophyllum oil, piroctone, and menthol to soothe the scalp.  The shampoo lathers well and cleanses the hair and scalp gently yet thoroughly.  The shampoo rinses clean and leaves the scalp comfortable and hair feeling soft and light.  The shampoo has a fresh marine scent. 

Kérastase Reflection Bain Chromatique Sulfate-Free Shampoo Review

Bain Chromatique is a pearlescent gel shampoo for color-treated hair. 
The formula features sulfate-free cleansers, rice bran oil, soybean oil, UV filters, and other hair conditioners.  The shampoo works into a rich creamy lather that cleanses the hair easily and thoroughly.  The shampoo leaves hair clean, soft and smooth, but it may not be hydrating enough for dry, processed hair.  This product has a subtle fruity-floral fragrance.    

Kérastase Reflection Fondant Chromatique Hair Conditioner Review

Fondant Chromatique is a lightweight gel conditioner with a fruity-floral scent.  The conditioner is enriched with zinc gluconate, rice bran oil, soybean oil, vitamin E, and extracts of yuzu and lychee.  The conditioner spreads easily through the hair and helps to smooth and hydrate it.  The formula rinses without residue and leaves hair soft, shiny, and light.

Kérastase Resistance Bain Extentioniste Review

Bain Extentioniste is a clear gel shampoo with a subtle fresh scent. 
The shampoo is enriched with amino acids and ceramides to help strengthen hair.  The shampoo lathers lightly, but it cleanses the hair thoroughly and rinses clean.  The shampoo leaves hair soft, fresh, and voluminous.

Kérastase Resistance Bain Force Architecte Review

Bain Force Architecte is a silky pearlescent gel shampoo for brittle hair. 
The formula features conditioning polymers, lightweight hydrators, and plant extracts.  The shampoo creates a generous creamy lather that cleanses the hair thoroughly and rinses easily.  The shampoo leaves the hair smooth, shiny, and manageable, but it may be a bit heavy for fine hair.  This product has a fresh fruity scent. 

Kérastase Elixir Ultime Original Oil Review

Elixir Ultime is a clear silicone-based hair serum enriched with natural oils.  The oil can be applied to towel-dried hair to protect it from heat styling, or it can be used on dry hair as a finishing serum.  The formula adds shine, reduces frizz, and softens hair without weighing it down.  This product has a sweet tropical scent with woody undertones.

Kérastase Nutritive Fondant Magistral Review

Fondant Magistral is a creamy hair conditioner with a subtle clean scent. 
The formula combines nourishing emollients, protein, glucose, sunflower seed oil, and iris root extract.  The conditioner works easily into the hair, easing tangles and adding moisture.  The formula rinses without residue and leaves the hair soft and hydrated without weighing it down.  This product may not be smoothing enough for coarse, frizzy hair. 

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.

Kérastase Discipline Fondant Fluidealiste Review

Fondant Fluidealiste is a lightweight hair conditioner with a sweet floral scent.  The conditioner is enriched with amino acids, smoothing emollients, and a wheat protein derivative.  The creamy formula works easily through the hair, easing tangles and adding hydration.  The conditioner leaves hair soft, light and manageable, but it may not be smoothing enough for coarse, frizzy hair.

Kérastase Elixir Ultime Masque Review

Elixir Ultime Masque is a thick yellow hair mask with a heavy tropical-floral fragrance.  The silicone-free formula is enriched with oils of maize, argan, camellia, and pracaxi.  The creamy mask distributes easily through the hair, smoothing it and easing tangles.  The mask rinses without residue and leaves hair soft, hydrated, and manageable.

Kérastase Aura Botanica Bain Micellaire Review

Aura Botanica Bain Micellaire is a silky gel shampoo with a pleasant herbal aroma.  The formula features gentle cleansers and a touch of argan and coconut oil.  The shampoo creates a mild lather that does not spread easily through long hair, but it cleanses well and rinses without residue.  Hair feels soft and light after drying.  This product is formulated without sulfates and silicones.

Kérastase Aura Botanica Soin Fondamental Review

Aura Botanica Soin Fondamental is a creamy, silicone-free hair conditioner with a fresh herbal scent.  The formula’s key ingredients are sunflower seed oil, coconut oil, and argan oil.  The emollient cream melts into the hair, easing tangles and nourishing each strand.  The conditioner rinses easily and leaves hair soft and manageable, but it does not add a lot of shine.

Kérastase Elixir Ultime Sublime Cleansing Oil Shampoo (All Hair Types) Review

Sublime Cleansing Oil Shampoo is a clear gel shampoo with a subtle
tropical-floral scent.  The silicone-free formula is enriched with oils of avocado, maize, argan, camellia, and pracaxi.  The shampoo lathers lightly, yet it cleanses hair thoroughly and rinses well.  The formula leaves hair soft, shiny, and smooth, but it may be too heavy for fine, oily hair.

Kérastase Bain Chronologiste Review

Bain Chronologiste is a clear gel shampoo with a refreshing floral scent. 
The shampoo is enriched vitamin E, plant oils, ceramides, and abyssine.  The shampoo works into a light lather that provides gentle yet effective cleansing.  The shampoo rinses easily, leaving hair soft and manageable.  This formula may be a bit heavy for fine hair prone to oiliness.

Kérastase Resistance Bain Thérapiste Review

Bain Thérapiste is a thick gel shampoo for very damaged, over-processed hair.  The formula features several amino acids, a gluco-peptide, a wheat protein derivative, and resurrection plant extract.  The shampoo creates a luxurious lather that glides easily through the hair.  The formula gentle cleanses the hair and coats it with a lightweight smoothing film.  The shampoo rinses easily and leaves hair soft, silky, and manageable.  This product has a strong white floral scent.

Kérastase Nutritive Lait Vital Review

Lait Vital is a creamy hair conditioner with a strong soapy-floral scent. 
The formula combines lightweight emollients, lipids, iris rhizome extract, and other hair conditioning ingredients.  The conditioner distributes easily through the hair, detangling and smoothing it out.  The conditioner softens and hydrates the hair without weighing it down.

Kérastase Elixir Ultime Crème Fine Review

Elixir Ultime Crème Fine is a silky leave-in cream with a sharp floral scent.  The formula features coconut oil, pomegranate extract, gardenia flower extract, UV filter, and a touch of shimmer.  The cream can be applied to damp hair as a lightweight leave-in conditioner, or it can be use on dry hair as a finishing cream.  The cream glides easily through damp hair, easing tangles and smoothing the strands.  The formula softens and hydrates hair without weighing it down.

Kérastase Discipline Bain Fluidealiste Sulfate-Free Review

Bain Fluidealiste is a pearlescent cleansing gel with a clean floral-powdery scent.  The formula combines mild cleansers, smoothing polymers, amino acids, and other conditioning ingredients. The shampoo creates ample lather that distributes easily through the hair.  The shampoo cleanses hair thoroughly and rinses out with ease.  It leaves hair soft, bouncy, and manageable, but slightly dry.  The shampoo alone does little to control frizz.

Kérastase Discipline Maskeratine Review

Maskeratine is a rich hair mask with a heavy floral fragrance.  The creamy formula features softening emollients, optimized starch, and a touch of amino acids.  The formula distributes easily through the hair and rinses out without adding weight. While this product is effective at softening and smoothing the hair, there are many drugstore products that work just as well at a fraction of the cost.