Dermalogica Ultracalming Cleanser

very soothing but over priced!

My skin is ultra sensitive and reacts to almost every cleanser i have ever tried (including salon-quality products for sensitive skin). I was so excited to find this product , which lived up to every expectation. It removed all makeup and oil, but left my skin very hydrated. I was even prepared to pay the $40-something for a cleanser that worked so well for me. However, i discovered Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser not long after, which is a fraction of the price, and is almost exactly the same in my opinion. Dermalogica wins hands down in regard to packaging, but i can hardly justify spending that much money on it when i know that i can get the same thing for about a quarter of the price!

April 21, 2008

Redken Smooth Down Butter Treat

great value

My hair is very long and highlighted. It becomes very dry and dull without a good conditioner/treatment. I must have tried over 20 high end products before i settled on this one. It's very thick and concentrated, which is great since it goes a long way. One tube lasts me 3 months (my hair is almost waist length and i use this product as a conditioner!). It smells wonderful and really adds a great shine and softness to my hair. The only negative about this product is that it takes a lot of rinsing to get it out. It's a small price to pay though for such a great treatment.

April 21, 2008

Redken Extreme Shampoo

wonderful!

My hair is highlighted and subjected to a lot of heat-damage on a regular basis. I tried many high-end products in an attempt to correct the damage, but if anything, they just made my hair oily and limp. I noticed a huge improvement in my hair's texture from the first application of Redken Extreme Shampoo. My hair became a lot more elastic, broke a lot less and was instantly shinier without being coated in any product. It smells great too - very fruity and not heavily perfumed. It does not, however, treat dryness (i'm not sure if it even claims to). I like to use a combination of the Extreme Shampoo and the Redken Smooth Down treatment (as a conditioner). This product is worth its weight in gold in my opinion!

April 21, 2008