Beauty Expert Haul and Review

Had a huge haul from BeautyExpert.com some time back. Mainly for Kérastase product. There was 25% discount so the haul. LOL! Had tried most of the product so I can do a review at the same time.

Let's start with shampoo.

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1. Kérastase Reflection Chroma Riche Bain Shampoo (250ml): I bought this shampoo for coloured for the same purpose as the mask mentioned earlier. It is for 'insurance' purpose. LOL! Kérastase products are consistent along the same range, be it their performance or scent. So, for this I have a similar verdict as the mask. As I have oily/sensitive scalp, I only use this shampoo on alternate days for the first month after I coloured my hair. There is no noticeable fading of hair colour. It does make my scalp feels oily faster along the day as compared to the oil control shampoo I use.
Scent: Pleasant

Texture: Purplish-red, transparent

Lather: Easy

Re-purchase: Maybe

2. Kérastase Spécifique Bain Stimuliste Gl (250ml): I have thinning hair problem and oily/sensitive scalp. So I bought this for the thinning issue. Not sure if I am using the correct product, my scalp does feel itchy after I use this. Wonder is the itchiness is due to my hair follicle 'wakening'. LOL! I'm not sure as I do not see my thinning problem resolved. Guess, thinning hair product needs longer time to see effect. However, I stop after trying for a month as the itch continues which I am worried that it could be my scalp is 'confused'. LOL!

Scent: Chemical scent, which is normal for hair thinning product

Texture: Milky white

Lather: Easy

Re-purchase: Maybe if I want to give it a try again

3. Kérastase Specifique Dermo-Calm Bain Riche Shampoo (250ml): This shampoo is meant for those who has sensitive scalp and dry hair. As mentioned above, I have this problem as well. So I use both the thinning hair shampoo and this on alternate days, hoping to target all problem areas. However, after trying out for a month, I do not see any improvement and my scalp continue to itch so I stop.

Scent: Fresh

Texture: Milky light blue

Lather: Easy

Re-purchase: Maybe if I want to give it a try again

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1. Kérastase Resistance Therapiste Soin Conditioner (200ml): Love this Conditioner!! I use this as a treatment rather than a conditioner as it feels very nourishing for my hair. This is the only conditioner that is to be use BEFORE shampooing the hair. I like the idea of conditioning before shampooing as it seems to feel cleaner. I like hair product to have strong scent (must be pleasant though. LOL!) so it will linger around longer. My hair feels soft even after blow dry and it is easier to straighten or curl my hair the next day.

Scent: Strong but pleasant

Texture: Creamy

Rinse-off: Easy

Re-purchase: Yes!

2. Kérastase Discipline Fondant Fluidealiste (200ml): This is an anti-frizz conditioner. It is the advanced version of the usual Oleo-Relax range (which is almost phase out). I do prefer the scent of the Oleo-Relax range. I find this scent too strong. The result is not what I expected also. I only feel that my hair is more manageable when it is still wet with the product. I do not feel much of a difference after blowing dry.

Scent: Strong and perfumy

Texture: Creamy

Rinse-off: Need extra effort

Re-purchase: No

3. Kérastase Reflection Masque Chroma Riche (200ml): This is a mask that I bought as an 'insurance' for my coloured hair. Haha... As I have coloured hair (usually light ash brown) throughout the year, I hope the colour can stay true as long as possible. I only use this on the first month after I colour my hair, around twice a week. In terms of colour stay, it seems alright since brown does not fade that fast compared to red. There is not much of a difference after blow dry.

Scent: Pleasant

Texture: Thick cream

Rinse-off: Easy

Re-purchase: Maybe

4. Kérastase Discipline Maskeratine (200ml): This is an anti-frizz hair mask. Like the conditioner mentioned above, it has very strong scent and result is not as expected. The frizziness is not tame despite using it twice a week and the rest of the days I use the conditioner.

Scent: Strong and perfumy

Texture: Thick cream

Rinse-off: Need extra effort

Re-purchase: No

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1. Kérastase Resistance Therapiste Serum (30ml): This is the serum to be used on damp shampooed hair. There are 2 types of serum when pumping out the product - one is oil base and the other is creamy. I can feel the difference immediately after applying this product. My hair is tangle-free and soft. After blow drying, my hair feels smoother and soft. I love the scent too! Guess I like this range of product :) However, I find it expensive for a 30ml.

Scent: Strong but pleasant

Texture: Oily/Creamy

Rinse-off: N/A

Re-purchase: Maybe, because it is expensive

2. Kérastase Resistance Ciment Thermique (150ml): I use this on damp shampooed hair, before blow drying. I like the pleasant scent and it leaves my hair tangle-free. After blow drying, my hair is less frizzy and smooth. However, the effect is not as good as the serum mentioned above. But given the price, it is worth it.

Scent: Strong but pleasant

Texture: Milky

Rinse-off: N/A

Re-purchase: Yes

3. Kérastase K touche finale polishing serum (30 ml): So far I have been using this during mid day in the office when I need to tame my frizz. I usually use 2 pumps on dry hair. Though it helps to tame the frizz but it does not last long. Frequent re-application is required.

Scent: Strong but pleasant

Texture: Oily-silicony

Rinse-off: N/A

Re-purchase: No

Bought the Real Techniques sponge (Top) after reading some raves about it. People were saying that it works similar to that of Beautyblender sponge but the angled part of the sponge makes it more versatile. I do not have a Beautyblender sponge to make comparison but feel that this sponge that I bought is very easy to use. However, when it comes to cleaning, it requires at least 2 times of cleansing with sponge detergent.

The Loreal False Lash Architect mascara came free. There was a promotion for buying Kerastase product and get this mascara for free.