Pureology Super Smooth Shampoo

LOVE this product!

Full product review on my blog Nourish & Soothe. I absolutely LOVE this product. I use it every day and have snapped up a nice number of these during 20% discount promotions. But, I’m afraid that during the ingredient analysis I might get a shock on the number of toxic ingredients present, even though the Pureology brand is marketed as sulfate free and 100% vegan. I’ve tried so many natural hair care products and unfortunately the majority fail, they’re just not giving my hair the results I want to see. I have colour treated, very fine hair that warmly welcomes any added volume and keeping the frizz in control. 5 Rating Review Effectiveness: As already mentioned, this shampoo rocks! You only need a small amount of the product, as it quickly works up a lather that covers all of my long, fine hair in just a matter of seconds. I also use the matching conditioner which is also just as good. My hair feels full of life, easy to comb when wet and the hair looks very naturally after I blow dry it. (10/10) Fragrance: The scent is slightly more chemical than traditional natural shampoos, which makes me wonder what’s really in the fragrance. However, it’s a pleasant smell and adds to the enjoyment of my morning routine. (7/10) Results: My usual frizz is significantly less than with other shampoos. This means I can scrap using any styling product afterwards, which is a big bonus. Hair looks smooth and healthy! (10/10) Packaging: The packaging really does the job. I’m able to use the very last drop of this shampoo and the dispenser is easy to use and I’m able to get out the exact amount I need, which is surprisingly little compared to other shampoos (and I have long hair!). (9/10) Value: The 250 ml bottle costs around 29 USD, and as you only need to use a small amount the bottle lasts unusually long compared to most shampoos I’ve tried. I would say one bottle usually lasts me 1 1/2 months, and I wash my hair every day. Cost per wash would be around 0,64 USD, which I would say is fair for a high quality, salon type of shampoo. (8/10)

May 18, 2014

Jason Liquid Satin Soap for Hands & Face

Antioxidant Cranberry - Amazing Fragrance

My full product review incl. ingredient breakdown on my blog Nourish and Soothe! Note: This review is for the Cranberry version of this soap. I’m always interested in finding a good, natural hand soap for the bathroom. I want it to clean effectively, yet be hydrating and soothing enough so I don’t have to apply hand cream after each wash. Since I wash my hands a lot during the day, the price point is also important to me as we tend to get through hand soaps very quickly. I also tend to get very dry hands, with sometimes itchy patches between the fingers. 5 Rating Review 1. Effectiveness: It does what it says. The gel foams nicely (but not as foamy as non-natural, chemically laden hand soaps) and it does take away the grease. Oil goes away very easily. (8/10) 2. Fragrance: The fragrance is one of my favourite scents! I’ve never come across such a wonderful scent in a hand soap, and it pleasantly lingers on your hands after you’ve washed them. It’s really quite a strong scent, so if you’re quite sensitive than I would avoid. (10/10) 3. Results: Your hands are gently cleansed and the wonderful scents stays with you for a while afterwards. However, I do feel that it doesn’t hydrate my hands enough and it doesn’t help alleviate the itchy patches in between my fingers. I do feel I need to use a hand cream to get moisture back to my hands after each wash. (5/10) 4. Packaging: The JASON Antioxidant Cranberry Hand Soap 473 ml dispenser is quite sleek looking and it’s a good size for the bathroom. It could definitely be more beautifully designed to adore the bathroom sink, but the dispenser itself makes up for it. The pump makes it easy for you to either squeeze out a small or large amount, giving you control of how much you’d like to use and how long you want to make it last. (7/10) 5. Value: The 473 ml bottle is priced at 8,45 USD, and with my frequent hand washing it lasted me around 3 weeks which makes it around 0,40 USD per wash, which is not so cheap for a hand wash. (5/10) I’m afraid I won't be purchasing this product again. Although it had an AMAZING fragrance, I’m concerned about the use of Retinyl Palmitate, especially as I’m pregnant. The soap also didn’t provide enough moisture after each wash and hasn’t helped my dry skin.

May 17, 2014