Recently I was selected by Influenster to be a part of the
review process and launch for L’oreal’s new hair care line. I am very familiar
with L’oreal's hair products; in fact my favorite shampoo is from the L’oreal Evercerme sulfate free line.
Mystery Box Testing
In week one I received a mystery box with sample bottles labelled shampoo, conditioner
and split end serum but I was given no indication of what the line was
called, or what the scents and ingredients were. I tested the
products for one week with the exception of the shampoo.
In week two I received a box of full sized products and
I finally got to see what I had been using! Garnier Fructis is a line I had used before with mixed results.
Whats New
The products in the Damage Eraser line are targeted at strengthening “distressed,
damaged hair.” They all contain an ingredient called cupuacu butter which is an emollient butter that promotes smoothness, softness and boosts the recovery of natural moisture and
elasticity. It is very beneficial for dry hair because it helps promote long
lasting moisture. (Source http://cupuacubutter.com/ )
My Results
* Damage Eraser Fortifying
Conditioner
When it comes to keeping my hair moisturized conditioners
are essential. The first time I used this conditioner I liked the smell right
away! Like most Garnier Fructis products it smells very fruity and sweet. As I used the
conditioner in the first week I knew it was a product that I would repurchase.
The thick creamy formula was great at coating my hair and detangling my curls.
It left my hair feeling slippery soft and smooth.
The conditioner is meant to “reconstruct and preserve
strength, for hair that looks rejuvenated.” It contains phyto-keratin,
botanical extracts and protein.
*Damage Eraser
Fortifying Shampoo
The shampoo is also meant to reconstruct and preserve the strength
of hair but because it contains sodium laureth sulfate and sodium lauryl
sulfate I did not use it. (Sulfates are detergents found in most shampoos that can strip the hair’s natural oils and leave it dry and brittle).
*Damage Eraser
Split-End Bandage
I do get split-ends no matter how healthy or moisturized my
hair is. I have very long hair which means that my ends have been
around for a while and they tend to be the hardest to maintain. Once the hair
splits there is nothing that can repair it besides snipping off the end with
professional shears. Using split end serums is a temporary fix that can bind
the hair and improve its appearance. This treatment is also meant to help
reduce split-ends, which is possible with the the right care.
I applied the serum to damp hair after shampooing and
conditioning. I like the smell of this product but the reduction and improvement of
split ends cannot be measured in a mere week so I will have to keep at it.
The serum was easy to disperse through my hair; it was lightweight and did not
leave behind any residue. It also worked well with my other leave-in products and left my hair smelling wonderful!
* Damage Eraser Strength
Reconstructing Butter
I love a good reconstructing treatment. This conditioner is a thick creamy hair butter that you are
instructed to apply from root to tip for 3-5 minutes after shampooing. Applying conditioner to the roots is not usually necessary and for oily hair types conditioner should be applied from ear to ends. I don't think 3-5 mins is long enough for a conditioner to really penetrate and go to work so I decided to use it as a deep treatment and I left it on for a full 30 minutes instead.
To me this was the strongest smelling product in the line. The scent is intensely, sweet and fruity which is fine with me because I don't mind highly scented products. It did make my hair feel soft and moisturized after use and I didn't have to use very much. It was also great for detangling.
Overall my favorite thing about this line is the new addition of capuacu butter and the thick great smelling conditioners.
