ELLA K BEAUTY REVIEW

L’Oreal Advanced Haircare Nutri-Gloss High Shine Shampoo Review

Nutri-Gloss High Shine Shampoo is a clear cleansing gel with a fruity-floral scent.  The formula is enriched with hydrolyzed silk and glycolic acid to smooth and soften the hair.  The shampoo creates generous lather that cleanses hair thoroughly.  The shampoo adds shine and body to hair, but not a lot of hydration.

L’Oreal Advanced Haircare Nutri-Gloss High Shine Conditioner Review

Nutri-Gloss High Shine Conditioner is a creamy pink conditioner with a
fruity-floral scent.  The formula includes glycolic acid and hydrolyzed silk to enhance shine and softness.  The conditioner glides easily through the hair, smoothing it and removing tangles.  The conditioner leaves hair silky and shiny without weighing it down. 

L’Oreal Advanced Skincare Quick Dry Sheer Finish Spray SPF 30 Review

Quick Dry Sheer Finish Spray SPF 30 is a lightweight sunscreen mist with a lingering fresh scent.  The formula offers broad spectrum sun protection with a blend of chemical sunscreens.  The spray covers the skin quickly and dries instantly, leaving the skin silky soft without a trace of stickiness.

L’Oreal Visible Lift Blur Concealer Review

Visible Lift Blur Concealer is a silky concealing liquid that provides moderate to medium coverage.  The lightweight formula glides easily over the skin and blends in seamlessly.  The concealer sets to a natural, non-shiny finish that covers dark circles and imperfections while brightening the skin. 
The concealer stays on throughout the day without creasing or drying out.  The concealer is available in three neutral shades.

L’Oreal Oleo Therapy Oil Infused Shampoo Review

Oleo Therapy Oil Infused Shampoo is a thick, honey-like cleansing gel with a sweet floral scent.  The formula features sulfate-free cleansers, argan oil, coconut oil, and flower extracts.  The shampoo generates a soft yet generous lather that cleanses the hair thoroughly.  The shampoo rinses without residue and leaves the hair feeling clean but not stripped.  This product should be followed with a conditioner to help reduce tangles and add moisture to the hair.

L’Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur Instant Eye Smoother Review

Miracle Blur Instant Eye Smoother is a hydrating primer for the eye area. 
The silky formula is silicone-based and it features a small amount of antioxidants, peptides, and other skin conditioners.  The primers feels creamy and moist going on, but it settles to a sheer matte finish.  The formula instantly smoothes and softens the eye area, but it does not lessen the appearance of dark circles.  The primer creates a smooth base for concealer and extends its wear.  

L’Oreal Youth Code Texture Perfector Pore Vanisher Review

Pore Vanisher is a lightweight gel-primer with sheer natural tint and a subtle fresh scent.  The formula incorporates silicones, polymers, Perlite (a mineral that absorbs excess oil), and a gentle exfoliant to improve the appearance of pores.  The primer glides easily over the skin and settles to a soft matte finish.  It instantly reduces shine and minimizes the look of pores
(but doesn’t make them disappear).  The inclusion of alcohol in the formula could be problematic for sensitive skin.  

L’Oreal Youth Code Texture Perfector Serum Concentrate Review

Youth Code Texture Perfector is a silky, lightweight serum-primer with a fresh scent.  The silicone-based formula is enriched with botanical extracts, but it also contains a fair amount of alcohol that can dry and irritate the skin.  
The opalescent serum glides easily over the skin and quickly absorbs to a sheer semi-matte finish.  The serum instantly smoothes, softens, and slightly brightens the skin. 

L’Oreal Colour Riche Balm (Tender Mauve) Review

Colour Riche Balm in Tender Mauve is a sheer mauve lip balm with subtle shimmer and shine.  The formula is enriched with natural oils and it glides smoothly over the lips.  The lip balm has a lightweight, creamy feel without any stickiness.  The formula keeps the lips hydrated even after the color wears off.  This product has a sweet, sugary scent.

L’Oreal Revitalift Miracle Blur Instant Skin Smoother with SPF 30 Review

Miracle Blur is a thick silicone-based primer with sunscreen.  The dry, paste-like formulation is a bit difficult to spread, but the primer quickly settles to a velvety semi-matte finish that doesn’t look dull or chalky.  The primer instantly smoothes the skin, blurs fine lines, and minimizes pores; however, some may find it uncomfortably heavy.  The formula is fragrance-free.

L’Oreal Visible Lift Serum Absolute Concealer SPF 20 (Light) Review

Visible Lift Concealer is a lightweight liquid concealer with mineral sunscreen.
The concealer goes on smoothly and sets to a natural, brightening finish. The concealer provides light to medium coverage and stays on throughout the day with minimal creasing. Light is a warm beige shade.

L’Oreal EverCrème Nourishing Shampoo Review

EverCrème Nourishing Shampoo is a creamy hair wash without sulfates or silicones.  The formula incorporates mild cleansing agents and natural oils.  The shampoo lathers well and cleanses the hair without overdrying.  The formula rinses without heavy residue, and leaves the hair clean, soft, and lightly conditioned.  This product has a strong vanilla-sandalwood fragrance.

L’Oreal Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara (Black Brown) Review

Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara offers clean lash definition for a natural daytime look.  The mascara features a tapered rubber brush and a brush wiping system inside the tube.  The brush wiping system ensures that the brush is coated with just enough of the mascara formula.  The lightweight formula has a slight chemical odor, but it goes on without any clumps or smudging.  The mascara separates and defines each lash, but it requires multiple coats to build volume and length.  The mascara stays on all day with minimal flaking.  Black Brown is a soft black shade.

L’Oreal Colour Riche Balm SPF 15 (Nourishing Nude) Review

Colour Riche Balm is a cross between a sheer lipstick and a lip balm.  The formula has a lightweight, creamy texture that glides smoothly over the lips, adding subtle shine and a hint of color.  The lip balm hydrates and softens the lips without a heavy, sticky feel.  Nourishing Nude is a transparent rosy-nude shade that mimics natural lip color.  This product has a sugary scent.

L’Oreal True Match Blush (Precious Peach) Review

Precious Peach is a light peach powder blush with a subtle pearl finish.  The blush has a silky formula that goes on evenly without looking streaky or shimmery.  The blush leaves the cheeks with a soft peachy-pink flush and a hint of luminescence.  Since it is not very pigmented, the shade may not show up on medium or darker skin tones. 

L’Oreal Color Riche Lipstick (Fairest Nude) Review

Fairest Nude is a muted pink-nude shade with a matte finish.  The lipstick’s coverage is opaque and slightly pasty; it would benefit from a touch of gloss.  The formula is smooth, non-drying and it has a good staying power.  This product has a waxy-floral scent.  

L’Oreal EverSleek Reparative Smoothing Shampoo Review

EverSleek Reparative Smoothing Shampoo is a translucent cleansing gel with a slightly “perfumey” scent.  The formula is free of silicones and sulfates and it features mild cleansing agents and sunflower oil.  The shampoo lathers lightly but it does a good job of cleansing the hair.  The formula rinses easily and adds shine and bounce to the hair.  The shampoo alone is not overly smoothing or moisturizing and it should be followed by a conditioner to improve hair’s manageability. 

L’Oreal Visible Lift Line-Minimizing & Tone-Enhancing Under Eye Concealer SPF 20 Review

Visible Lift Under Eye Concealer has a smooth, lightweight formula that spreads easily under the eye and does not cake or crease.  The concealer offers sheer to medium coverage that slightly fades as the day goes on.  The concealer creates a brighter, more rested appearance but the formula is too sheer to cover very dark under eye circles.  This product is formulated with a mineral sunscreen.

L’Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base Review

Magic Perfecting Base is a thick cream-mousse primer with a pink tint.  The primer is silicone-based and leaves a velvety matte finish on the skin.  The formula helps to control oil, minimizes pores and smoothes the skin.  I did not try the primer under foundation, but when worn under concealer the primer extends its wear.  This product is fragrance-free. 

L’Oreal True Match Blush (Bare Honey W1-2) Review

True Match Blush in Bare Honey is a soft, finely milled powder with a sheer golden shimmer.  The powder is nicely pigmented and deposits color evenly onto the cheeks.  The shimmer finish is barely noticeable and creates a subtle glow.  Bare Honey is a peachy tan shade that can double as a warm bronzer.  The blush compact has a separate compartment that holds a small applicator blush.

L’Oreal Bare Naturale Gentle Mineral Concealer (Light) Review

Bare Naturale Concealer is a feathery-soft powder with a brightening matte finish.  The concealer provides sheer to medium coverage for dark circles and blemishes but the coverage gradually melts away.  The powder formula is gentle and non-irritating; however, it can accentuate dry, flaky skin.  The light shade is lighter than it appears in the packaging and would be suitable for fair to light complexions.  The sift container should be kept in upright position to prevent the powder from spilling out. 

L’Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Volume Shampoo Review

EverPure Volume Shampoo is a silky gel-cream that distributes easily over the hair and lathers well.  The formula contains a combination of mild cleansers and light conditioners.  The shampoo leaves hair clean, shiny and full of body.  This product has a strong fresh scent with hints of rosemary and juniper. 

L’Oreal Telescopic Clean Definition Mascara Review

The mascara is housed in a silver container made to look like a telescope.  The applicator wand is long, flimsy and awkward to use.  The brush is flexible with short rubber spikes.  The mascara builds long straight lashes while adding some fullness.  The clumping is minimal and the mascara stays put all day.

L'Oreal Bare Naturale Gentle Lip Conditioner (Soft Petal) Review

Bare Naturale Gentle Lip Conditioner looks and feels like a rich, emollient lip gloss.  The formula is infused with sweet almond oil, vitamin E and mineral pigments.  The conditioner enhances the natural look of lips with subtle shimmer, shine and a sheer pink tint.  The lips feel soft, smooth, moist and not too sticky.  The packaging is sleek and convenient.

L'Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Gelée for Body (Medium-Deep) Review

Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Gelée is a translucent, runny gel with a light orange tint.  Contrary to the product’s claims, this gel takes a long time to dry, but it develops a nice, dark tan (I recommended using a dry tissue to remove the excess product from the knees, elbows and ankles to prevent those areas from turning brown).  The fragrance is quite strong but bearable.   

L’Oreal Sublime Bronze Self-Tanning Towelettes for Body (Medium Natural Tan) Review

These individually wrapped towelettes are saturated with a lightly scented self-tanning solution that dries quickly after application.  This product develops a natural-looking sunless tan but it can look streaky if not applied evenly (I find that applying the wipes in circular motion helps with streaking).  The color lasts a few days and fades naturally.