L'OREAL TOTAL REPAIR 5 INSTANT SMOOTHING AND NOURISHING OIL SERUM REVIEW
Hi, Everyone. Hope you are all having a relaxing Sunday. I thought of reviewing the hair serum that I am currently using. Serums are a crucial part of my hair regime especially when I think I can skip conditioner on certain days. I didn't think twice when I saw this on the aisles of the supermarket rack as it was on trial offer and was easy on the pocket. Let's have a look at this product thoroughly.
L'OREAL TOTAL REPAIR 5 INSTANT SMOOTHING AND NOURISHING OIL SERUM
Treat yourself to the ultimate care system with L’Oreal Paris's New Total Repair 5 Instant Smoothing and Nourishing Oil Serum. This miraculous product’s technological innovation with ceramide-cement helps protect and repair hair damage caused by daily aggressors like the sun, pollution and water. It helps to avoid tangles and breakage, leaving hair smooth and nourished.
INGREDIENTS
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Alcohol denat, Limonene, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, 2-oleamido-1, 3-octadicanediol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Geraniol, Butylphenyl , Methylpropional, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal, Fragrance (F.I.L. C37906/1)
BEST FOR
Damaged and thin hair, split ends.
When applied, the pro-keratin and ceramide formula instantly attaches itself to damaged areas, repairs and unifies the hair's surface, creating a protective shield against further damage and split ends.
Ideal for use on towel-dried damp hair after shampooing.
HOW TO USE
Apply a few drops of serum depending on length and thickness of hair. Can also be used on completely dry hair to soften and smoothen it, prior to combing.
I always look for frizz fighting and control whenever I pick up a serum.
I cannot give this product a 100 marks based on that.
But what I did like was that it was not too heavy or thick in consistency compared to most products out there.
It detangles hair efficiently when used in small quantities and will not leave you feeling greasy if used in minimal proportions.
However if you do apply quite a bit and then do not wash your hair the next day, it will make your hair limp and scalp greasy.
It did not calm small fly aways to the precision that I wanted.
It does give hair some shine.
It is reasonable and cost effective. It lasted me over two months. I have long hair.
It works well as a heat protectant.
It won't fix split ends or miraculously make your hair more vital and strong in any way.
Fragrance is not bothersome.
I prefer using this only on damp hair as it seems to work more efficiently that way.
I will not consider repurchase as I would like to try something lighter and that's better at taming frizz.
Hole in my wallet: Rs.140(trial offer rs.125) for 40ml
I ♥♥ it
What is your favourite hair serum?
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nicely reviewed Coral
ReplyDeletethank you, Vish :)
DeleteNice review dear :) I guess its not taming flyaways is becoz its silicone content.. I've tried using a leave in conditioner as friz control and has worked for me..
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would love to hear your comments.. take care
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Thank you, beautiful doc :) Which leave in conditioner do you use? I've tried the latest one by pantene but I don't rate it great for frizz control.Nice to connect with you :)♥
Deleteoh thanks for reviewing this :)..staying away from this now
ReplyDeletethank you, lee :)
DeleteThanks for your lovely comment dear :) I'm using matrix deep smoothing conditioner.. its free from parabens and silicones.. you can try it out.. its huge bottle of 196gm(200ml) for 285 bucks.. u can use it as a deep conditioner,regular use as well as a leave in.. I'll review it soon.. and another thing, if your hair is curly wavy type then you must avoid silicones in your hair products.. lemme know in case you like details about it :)
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hi beautiful doc! Thank you so much for your lovely recommendation. I will definitely try it out.Best part is it's free from parabens!!! Must try then. Looking forward to your review on it. Thanks for the indepth details on silicones. Am sure that would also make a great post on your blog. take care♥
Deleteyou're welcome dear :) ya parabens have become the bane of our existence, I'm always on the look out for paraben free products.. and as for silicones, if possible one should avoid them in hair care products.. let me know how you found the product to be :)
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yes, indeed. we really need to start taking care of ourselves beginning with what goes inside and on our body. Cosmetic companies need to start re-thinking their ingredients from now. thank you, for your reply :)
DeleteI was looking for a good serum. Maybe I won't try this one. I was wondering how the Dove serum might be. Any idea?
DeleteI haven't tried the Dove serum yet. Haven't heard rave reviews on it. The loreal Liss professional series is supposed to be good but expensive.
DeleteYup! I had tried the liss leave in conditioner and it was really good. It helped my hair from frizzing in Kolkata, where it is always so humid! But you're right, it's expensive.
DeleteI'll let you know if I find a good drugstore one somewhere :)
Deletevery useful post... thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeleteThank you, Amina :)
DeleteGreat review... I experienced the same and thanks for the honesty.. Doing a great job of informing the audience
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Vidhi, your appreication means a lot to me. I do believe in giving my honest opinions on everything I try. :)
DeleteGreat review... I experienced the same and thanks for the honesty.. Doing a great job of informing the audience
ReplyDeleteI don't use L'Oreal hair stuff. Looks like this serum is a give-and-take. But glad you figured out a way to get the most out of it though.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment, most of the reputed drug store hair stuff we get in India comprises Loreal.There is a dearth of really good brands here, hope to try something nicer soon :)
DeleteHi Nice Blog!
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ChicChoco, nice name. thank you for your comment and gladly following you now too :)
DeleteNice Blog!
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Even I didn't like the product. I was looking for a serum that would tame my frizzy high volume hair...the product didn't deliver on that front....
ReplyDeleteTotally, still looking out for something that works great. :)
DeleteI am still trying to complete my Garnier one. Thought of going for this one next but will give a second thought after your review
ReplyDeleteHi,Shrilata, I didn't try the garnier one as most of their products are just ok for me.You should try something else. Hope something good comes up in the market soon.
Deletethis was okay for me. didnt do much for my hair. im still searching for my hg shampoo!
ReplyDeleteThe higher end loreal ones like the liss range are the only ones that suited my hair, I use Pantene pink otherwise but growing out of it now. My search is still on too, Ansh :)
DeleteI used this product, worked perfect on me
ReplyDeleteGood for you, am absolutely not buying this unless they improve the formula.
DeleteOhh..I thought this would work out!! But sadly, it didn't! Well, for frizzy hair you should actually nourish your hair with extra virgin olive oil, it works miraculously on frizzy hair. My sister had damn frizzy hair, but when she used it and there was a miraculous change in her hair, her hair was normal and bouncy. You can try it too!! If you want I can tell you the brand and the website,where to buy it..
ReplyDeleteWow, luminousha! Seriously? Do tell me about the brand and website for that olive oil. I will surely try it out, anything to beat the frizzies! When should it be used? Before shower? how much? Am excited now :))
DeleteIts not that you should use just before or after the shower, you have to massage this oil into your scalp and let it work on your hair overnight and then when you shampoo your hair the next day,you'd get good results. Well, its Leonardo Extra Virgin Olive oil and you can buy it here: http://stores.ebay.in/jmdenterprisesonline
DeleteThank you so much, I already got the Olive oil as you said and started using it, you are right, from day one, I have noticed a good difference. Will also try it on my skin as I read it's good. thanks for the lovely tips. tc :)
DeleteIts a pleasure to help you out dear!! Bdw what type of skin do you have? If combination/dry, then you can use it for face also twice a week,,but if oily then don't use it on face!! U must be knowing that, right?
DeleteEven m planning to buy it. BTW nice post :)
ReplyDeleteDo let me know if you like it :)
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