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17 March 2019

LIVING PROOF RESTORE MASK TREATMENT {REVIEW}


Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment
has been under review now for the past 3 weeks, thanks to the generous 28ml size
that was included in the 2018 Marks & Spencer Beauty Advent Calendar. 
Living Proof is a USA Haircare brand that falls under the UNILEVER Prestige Division and one that we don't have in South Africa, 
but it's widely available through various retailers worldwide, including Sephora.
 
So who are Living Proof ?

"We solve the toughest beauty challenges with science and patented technology originating from MIT. Our founders are hair stylists who were fed up with the limitations of conventional products and biotech scientists who didn't have any preconceived notions of what could or couldn't be done in beauty. And together, they set out to create results you can see from across the room. Twenty patents, over 50 products and more than 150 awards later, we have countless love letters thanking us for changing lives in both big ways and small. We are the science. You are the Living Proof®."

Having always been one to invest in good hair care products,I also enjoy 
finding and trying new ones, especially hair masks, so even though I hadn't 
experienced anything from Living Proof previously I was aware of the brand.
On further investigation this hair care brand has an extensive product range
and I discovered some interesting ones, so if you're into "hair" then I highly
recommend that you check their website out.

Living Proof



Here is the overview of what Living Proof say about their 
Restore Mask Treatment.

"A deep conditioning mask treatment that repairs dry, damaged hair by nourishing strands, leaving hair visibly healthier, 20 times stronger, and shinier."
Tacuma Butter delivers long-term conditioning, Glycolic Acid smooths and softens hair, and Living Proof’s patented healthy hair molecule (OFPMA) restores damaged cuticles and moisture levels, strengthens hair, and protects from future damage". 
The result: hair looks and feels visibly healthier and 20 times stronger.

I'm being a sceptic here, but I'm always a little wary of hair products that claim to make the hair stronger and in the case of this mask, it claims to make it 20 times stronger.
I feel that these claims are often banded around by haircare companies, yet how would we honestly know if it makes our hair stronger.
Over the years of using several hair products that claim the same, I personally cannot
tell if they make my hair  any stronger or not, especially when my hair is highlighted regularly.

  

The Restore Mask forms part of a larger Restore Range of products
 and they can be used by dry damaged hair whether it be straight, wavy or curly
and on all hair textures thick, medium or fine.

First impressions were good as you are met with a divine light citrusy fragrance 
which apparently runs throughout all Living Proof products.
The packaging is simple yet appealing.
The texture was surprisingly lightweight for a deep treating hair mask and
 between your fingers it had a buttery silky texture.
The mask was easy to rinse out and left no oily residue on the hair.
Initially, post drying and styling, my hair felt as it normally would and to be honest I felt a little disappointed, but with 4 uses this mask is starting to come into its own
and I'm enjoying the way it makes my hair feel.
It doesn't feel overloaded with product and my hair does feels soft and smooth
but I can't say it looks noticeably shinier, maybe that will come with time.

The BSB jury is still "Out" when it comes to the hair strengthening claim, but when used
in conjunction with the other Restore products who knows!
This mask has definitely piqued my interest in the brand and I'm planning on 
checking it out some some.
I still have several more applications in my pot, so watch out for feedback
on this mask in a future "Friday Feedback" post.


Usage:
Can be used 1-2 week after shampooing, apply generously roots to ends. 
Leave on for five minutes.
Rinse.


Colour safe and safe for chemically treated hair.

Paraben,Phthalate,Silicone,Oil and Cruelty Free



Living Proof
Restore
Hair Mask
227g


R
Not Available in SA


£
37


$
43



12 June 2022

LIVING PROOF RESTORE PROTECTIVE SPRAY {REVIEW}

This will be the fourth hair product that I'm reviewing from the
US brand Living Proof and I have really enjoyed the previous ones,
the Restore Mask Treatment, Perfect Day 5-in-1 Styling Treatment
 and their Perfect Day Dry Shampoo, which is my
absolute favourite dry shampoo of all time and well worth a purchase
if you can get your hands on one.
I will leave my reviews linked here


LIVING PROOF RESTORE PERFECTING SPRAY

Restore Perfecting Spray is a featherweight leave-in product to make dry, 
damaged hair look and feel strong, smooth, soft with natural shine.

The Restore Perfecting Spray forms part of a larger Restore Range of products
 and they can be used by dry damaged hair whether it be straight, wavy 
or curly and on all hair textures thick, medium or fine.

This spray offers so many benefits for the hair thanks to the following:

Healthy Hair Molecule: 
Smooths and softens hair while minimizing breakage from wet detangling.

Plant extracts + slip-enhancing detangling actives:
 Reduce the mechanical stress that can lead to breakage.

Beet-derived heat protection: 
Helps protect hair through styling up to 400° F/200° C

Time-released conditioning:
 Provides lasting conditioning so hair stays soft and smooth.

Marine-derived UV protection: 
Keeps hair protected from the sun.

 Spray from roots to ends on either damp or dry hair prior to using
your heat stylers.

Personally I use a heat protector/de-tangling product whether I'm drying 
my hair or just leaving it to dry naturally and I found this particular one to 
provide so much more for my hair than any previous ones that I've tried.

It's pleasantly fragranced, the spray works well and doesn't drench your
hair, but best of all it leaves your hair feeling lightweight, beautifully soft
 and smooth.

Would I buy this product again?
YES I would, but I'm not going to stress too much to get it from overseas
(unfortunately Living Proof is not available in South Africa).
On the other hand the Dry Shampoo is by far the best that I have
used and that is a product that I would stress about not having,
hence why I have a couple of back-ups in my cupboard.

On the whole Living Proof is a hair care brand that I've been loving
and with so many products in their range I have already earmarked
a couple more that I would love to try...

Let me know in the comments below if you have ever used any of the
Living Proof products.





LIVING PROOF 
RESTORE 
PERFECTING SPRAY
236ml


$
29


£
27



16 July 2020

LIVING PROOF PERFECT HAIR DAY DRY SHAMPOO #TBT POST

Earlier this week I reviewed a dry shampoo from the local South African
brand Sorbet click here and for me it was the worst that I've tried and it made me think about my absolute favourite dry shampoo the 
Living proof Perfect hair Day dry shampoo
  so I thought I would re post it today, as my #TBT post.
Once you try a disappointing product it make you really appreciate the good ones
and this one is a good one...

I originally posted back in October 2019.

*Prices may have changed since the original posting*



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Earlier in the year I was introduced to Living Proof hair products via the
Marks & Spencer Beauty Advent Calendar 2018, which contained a generous size of their
Restore Treatment Mask.
I thoroughly enjoyed the mask and if you would like more info on this US brand
 and the mask then check out my review





Following some research I came across their multi award winning 
Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo
and whilst not being a big user of Dry Shampoo I'm never without one in my cupboard,
for those emergencies where washing hair just isn't an option.

My previous fave and has been for many years has been the Klorane Dry Shampoo,
but its becoming more and more difficult to source, so I was happy to purchase
the Living Proof and give it a try.
I initially bought the travel size, whilst overseas, I used it once and on the strength
of how much I liked it I quickly purchased the large size, so I'm currently sitting
with two cans of Living Proof Dry Shampoo and I ain't complaining.

Powered by our Triple-Action Cleaning Technology to address how hair looks, feels and smells. Fast-absorbing powders soak up oil and sweat while our patented Healthy Hair Molecule (OFPMA) helps you remove the powders easily from hair, resulting in actually clean hair. Odour neutralisers and time released fragrance keep hair smelling clean.

I was ecstatic that there was no powder or white residue left behind and my hair
not only smelt fresh, but it was for me - acceptably clean and many
dry shampoos are not able to give your hair that clean feeling.
 I am now happy, as I have found a new Dry Shampoo.

Its also:
Paraben-free
Phthalate-free
Silicone-free
PETA Certified Cruelty-free
Safe to use on chemically treated hair
&
Colour Safe

It's not the most affordable on the market, but considering how often I
use a dry shampoo I don't mind the spend for that "truly bad hair day" 
or should I say "truly oily hair day" 
fix.

I have inserted this helpful video to show exactly how to use this dry shampoo 
and in fact any dry shampoo for that matter.






Living Proof
Perfect Hair Day 
Dry Shampoo

92ml & 198ml


R
Not available in SA


$
14/24


                                                                         £
10/18



3 October 2019

LIVING PROOF PERFECT HAIR DAY DRY SHAMPOO {REVIEW}


Earlier in the year I was introduced to Living Proof hair products via the
Marks & Spencer Beauty Advent Calendar 2018, which contained a generous size of their
Restore Treatment Mask.
I thoroughly enjoyed the mask and if you would like more info on this US brand and the mask then check out my review


Following some research I came across their multi award winning 
Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo
and whilst not being a big user of Dry Shampoo I'm never without one in my cupboard,
for those emergencies where washing hair just isn't an option.


My previous fave and has been for many years has been the Klorane Dry Shampoo,
but its becoming more and more difficult to source, so I was happy to purchase
the Living Proof and give it a try.
I initially bought the travel size, whilst overseas, I used it once and on the strength
of how much I liked it I quickly purchased the large size, so I'm currently sitting
with two cans of Living Proof Dry Shampoo and I ain't complaining.

Powered by our Triple-Action Cleaning Technology to address how hair looks, feels and smells. Fast-absorbing powders soak up oil and sweat while our patented Healthy Hair Molecule (OFPMA) helps you remove the powders easily from hair, resulting in actually clean hair. Odour neutralisers and time released fragrance keep hair smelling clean.

I was ecstatic that there was no powder or white residue left behind and my hair
not only smelt fresh, but it was for me - acceptably clean and many
dry shampoos are not able to give your hair that clean feeling.
 I am now happy, as I have found a new Dry Shampoo.

Its also:
Paraben-free
Phthalate-free
Silicone-free
PETA Certified Cruelty-free
Safe to use on chemically treated hair
&
Colour Safe

It's not the most affordable on the market, but considering how often I
use a dry shampoo I don't mind the spend for that "truly bad hair day" 
or should I say "truly oily hair day" 
fix.

I have inserted this helpful video to show exactly how to use this dry shampoo 
and in fact any dry shampoo for that matter.






Living Proof
Perfect Hair Day 
Dry Shampoo

92ml & 198ml


R
Not available in SA



$
14/24

£
10/18









26 February 2019

SUNDAY SAMPLE


Yet another delight that came from my Marks & Spencer beauty advent calendar 
was this generous 28ml size of 
Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment.

Living Proof isn't a haircare brand that I've tried anything from before and its also a
brand that we don't get in South Africa.

Living Proof hails from the USA and has a string of award winning hair products and this Restore Mask Treatment sounds perfect for my hair, as it's
"A deep conditioning mask treatment that repairs dry, damaged hair by nourishing strands, leaving hair visibly healthier, 20 times stronger, and shinier."

Due to its generous size I'm only going to post my review in a few weeks
as I really want to use several times before I give you my thoughts.

So pop back in the future to read whether it made my hair 
visibly healthier and 20 times stronger...






16 January 2023

MY TOP 8 HAIR & BODY PRODUCTS {2022}

Here is my 2nd "Top" post of 2022 and it's now the turn of the 
Hair & Body products.
During 2022 I discovered some great hair and body products and
I've also included a make-up tool, as I wasn't too sure where
to include it and I couldn't not feature it.
From 2022 I have 2 hair, 3 body, 1 bath, 1 self tan and 1 hand
 product to share with you and are in my mind all worthy of making it onto
my 2022 "Top Hair & Body Product" list.

I have already posted my
 Top 3 Most Disappointing Products 2022
so if you would like to catch up then Click here

I will also include my Top Hair & Body Products from 2021

Hair

INOAR
 +AMOR -SODIO
 MASK

I was introduced to the Brazilian Hair Care brand INOAR a couple of years
 ago and I have tried and reviewed a couple of their products all with
 great success.
If you would like to read my other INOAR reviews Click Here

The key Active Ingredients are Tribulus Terrestris & Banana Flower Oil
which deeply nourish the hair and to be honest with you
after my first application I wasn't overly impressed, so on the 2nd
use I increased the amount I applied and left it on longer than the
recommended 3 minutes and WOW what it difference that change made.
My hair, as always after using, feels incredibly soft, shiny and fuller.
It leaves no oily coating on the hair shaft, so the hair doesn't
feel weighed down with product and now that I have my
 correct dosage and timings worked out, my hair smells & feels great
 every time and my hair appears to be truly loving this mask.

To read my full review Click here


LIVING PROOF 
RESTORE 
PERFECTING SPRAY

This was the fourth hair product that I'd tried from the
US brand Living Proof and I have really enjoyed the previous ones,
the Restore Mask Treatment, Perfect Day 5-in-1 Styling Treatment
 and their Perfect Day Dry Shampoo, which is my
absolute favourite dry shampoo of all time and well worth a purchase
if you can get your hands on one.
I will leave my reviews linked here

Restore Perfecting Spray is a featherweight leave-in product to make dry, 
damaged hair look and feel strong, smooth, soft with natural shine.
It's pleasantly fragranced, the spray works well and doesn't drench your
hair, but best of all it leaves your hair feeling lightweight, beautifully soft
 and smooth.
I found this particular one to 
provide so much more for my hair than any previous ones that I've tried,
especially the UV protection.










BY TERRY
BAUME DE ROSE
HAND CREAM


I had been wanting to try this hand cream
for sometime and sadly it never happened due to my facial products
 winning, where the budget was concerned.
That all changed in 2022 thanks to my BY TERRY Beauty Advent Calendar
from 2021 where I received a full size behind one of the doors.
This pink lightweight, yet velvety-rich formula glides on effortlessly, is quick 
absorbing and leaves that all important, non-greasy finish.
 Your hands are left feeling beautifully silky soft, smooth, moisturised
 and smelling of beautiful roses...
Simply the Baume de Rose Hand Cream is pure luxury for the hands. 

To read my full review Click here




AROMOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES 
DE-STRESS MUSCLE
 BATH & SHOWER OIL


If you've been around these "Bath Waters" for a while, then
you will already know that I love my bath, as a bubble, candlelit,
fragranced bath is my absolute "Happy Place" and I do spend
on anything that takes my bathing experience to another level
and that's exactly what this bath oil did.
What can I say other than this oil is
pure pampering bliss
It relaxes and eases tension, whilst stimulating circulation all at the same
 time and of course it smells divine, leaves the skin feeling amazing
and with so many other products in the collection, 
this has ignited a passion for AROMATHERAPY ASSOCIATES 
and I want more...





RITUALS
RITUAL OF HAMMAM
DEEPLY PURIFYING HOT BODY SCRUB

Body Exfoliation is just as important a Face Exfoliation and
I thoroughly enjoy the process of both and I never see it as a chore.
I also enjoy discovering new ones and this one from the Netherlands
brand RITUALS is an excellent one.
It's just how I love a body scrub to be, it has coarse salts that 
really polish the skin, without stripping or damaging your
skin barrier, it smells divine and an added bonus with this one,
it has that slight warming feel on the skin.

I highly recommend this product if, like me, you enjoy a 
corse salt scrub, one that you can feel working on your skin to
reveal a softer and smoother skin.
* I think this product may have had a name change depending on
which market you are purchasing in *



NUXE 
RÊVE DE THÉ
REVITALISING GRANULAR SCRUB


I have been using Body Scrubs/Exfoliators for as long as I can remember,
so you can imagine over the years I have used many.
This surprising exfoliating scrub, an ultra-fresh cocktail combining a green
 Tea extract with Bamboo grains, removes dead skin cells to leave skin feeling revitalized and invigorated.
 It has the most irresistible scent with notes of green tea, 
rhubarb and fresh herbs. 
For me it combines the perfect exfoliation with a great refreshing fragrance
It's truly bliss for the senses and I adore it...




CLARINS 
SELF TANNING 
INSTANT GEL


I found this product,
which has a non-oily gel texture, to be both easy to apply and 
surprisingly moisturising, which meant that it moved around the skin well
 thus allowing you ample time to cover all of the skin that you're 
wanting to tan.
Whether you are looking for a natural subtle boost or a beautifully
 bronzed glow, this Clarins' self tanning instant gel is a quick way
 to a streak-free, even, golden glow, without the risk of sun damage 

To read my full review Click here


AVÈNE
 XERACALM A.D
 LIPID-REPLENISHING BALM

Having a sensitive and itchy skin was very unusual for me, so
when I developed an itchy skin, that was just prevalent on my shins 
and forearms, I opted straight away for my trusty brand AVÈNE.
 
 Applying XERACALM twice daily (initially) and then once a day,
this non greasy balm both nourished and soothed my skin and more
 importantly over a period of several weeks, the affected areas soon
 settled and the intense itching thankfully ceased.

The airless pump makes for easy, hygienic and controlled application.
So this product is certainly a keeper for me and one that I cannot 
recommend highly enough, if like me suffer from mature dry skin
 or any of your family suffer from dry itchy skin.