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Bioderma Atoderm Intensive Gel-Crème Review

Atoderm Intensive Gel-Crème is a thick hydrating gel with no added fragrance.  The formula combines niacinamide, a licorice root derivative, and humectants to soothe and restore dry, irritated skin.  The gel goes on easily and absorbs quickly, but it has a slightly tacky finish.  The formula leaves skin soft, nourished, and comfortable. 

Kiehl’s Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum Review

Retinol Skin-Renewing Daily Micro-Dose Serum is a creamy yellowish serum with no added fragrance.  The formula features a gentle dose of retinol, ceramides, niacinamide, and a peptide.  The silky serum spreads readily over skin and absorbs to a soft, hydrating finish.  The formula gradually improves the skin’s tone, texture, and fine lines.  Sensitive skin types should limit use to a few times per week until skin adjusts. 

L’Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Shampoo Review

Metal Detox Shampoo is a creamy, sulfate-free shampoo with a crisp citrus scent.  The formula helps revitalize color-treated hair by neutralizing metal deposits inside the hair fiber.  The shampoo lathers generously and cleanses the hair gently yet thoroughly.  The shampoo rinses clean and leaves hair softer and brighter. 

L’Oréal Professionnel Metal Detox Mask Review

Metal Detox Mask is a creamy hair mask with a unisex citrus scent. 
The mask is formulated to nourish color-treated hair and to prevent metal deposits inside the hair fiber.  The mask works easily into the hair and rinses without residue.  The formula leaves hair soft, shiny and lightweight. 

Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo Review

Perfect Hair Day Advanced Clean Dry Shampoo is a spray-on dry shampoo with a fresh floral scent.  The shampoo goes on as a white powder mist that brushes out easily.  The formula leaves hair refreshed, less oily, and without noticeable residue.

Rene Furterer Style Air Dry Cream Review

Style Air Dry Cream is a hydrating leave-in hair cream with a fresh floral scent.  The formula features panthenol and cakile extract to nourish and protect hair.  The cream works easily into damp hair, but too much product can leave hair tacky and slow to air-dry.  When applied sparingly the cream reduces frizz, adds volume, and gives hair a nice definition. 

Sisley Paris Hair Rituel La Crème 230 Review

La Crème 230 is a lightweight leave-in cream with a pleasant citrusy scent. 
The formula can be used as a protective heat-styling cream or a leave-in conditioner.  The cream is enriched with camellia and moringa oils, cotton proteins, and smoothing polymers.  The silky formula glides easily through hair and leaves it soft and detangled.  When used with heat-styling tools, the cream gives hair shape and definition while adding volume. 

Phyto Phytocolor Color Protecting Mask Review

Color Protecting Mask is a creamy hair mask with a subtle floral scent. 
The mask is enriched with hibiscus extract and karanja oil to nourish and protect color-treated hair.  The mask works easily into the hair and stays on without dripping.  The formula rinses off without residue and leaves hair soft, hydrated, and lightweight. 

Arcona Advanced A Serum Review

Advanced A Serum is a yellow lotion-serum with a subtle fruity scent. 
The formula features retinal, lactic acid, peptides, and other skin-benefitting ingredients.  The silky formula glides easily over the skin and absorbs to a sheer hydrating finish.  The serum helps smooth, brighten, and refine the skin’s texture without causing redness or irritation. 

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.