Ironically enough, just after I wrote a blog mentioned my love/hate relationship with L'Oreal, my almost-supervisor at work comes up to me and gives me this L'Oreal EverPure sample kit to try. I used to use L'Oreal Vive line before I found out about the animal testing and loved it. I thought it did a great job at keeping my (then) damaged, blonde hair moisturized and soft. The sample I received was huge (a whole 3 oz!) and the product claims to be 100% vegan and cruelty free, so why not?
WWD Beauty said this about the new EverPure line: "EverPure uses five naturally derived surfactants that aim to create a rich lather experience, while masks and conditioners in the line feature UVA and UVB filters to protect color from the sun’s rays, said Talley. Formulas also contain silicones and cationic polymers for protection and conditioning, respectively."
I'm excited about the UVA and UVB filters since I'm all about some sun protection.
I currently use and swear by John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Shine Release Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner. When I first started using that, my hair instantly became shiner, softer, and more manageable. L'Oreal had a lot to live up to in order to please me compared to John Frieda.
My hair was a little oilier than usual when I washed it with this shampoo, but it did a good job of cleaning it all out within two rinses. The shampoo is nice and creamy, but didn't lather up my hair as much as I'm used to. I felt like I had to use more product than normal to get a good clean. The conditioner came out about the same, only the rosemary mint smell was much more noticable. I left it on my hair for about 60 seconds before rinsing it out. The smell lingered, which is much more than I can say for other scented conditioners that I've tried.
I also received a sample of the Moisture Deep Restorative Masque, which I put on my hair next and then loosely tied up with a clip. The directions say to use in place of the conditioner, but I usually use a deep conditioner paired with another conditioner anyway. I meant to leave this on for three minutes, but due to my hot water running out, I was only able to leave it on for two. Rinse, leave shower, towel dry.
I never, ever, blow dry my hair. Ever. I only flat iron my hair every once in a while. So, if you use a lot of heat damage on your hair I don't know if the results will turn out quite as wonderful as mine did (I think your hair will still be awesome, though). I combed through my hair and immediately noticed the nice minty fragrance and much smoother appearance. The real shock was after my hair dried. My hair is very soft, very shiny, and hardly weighed down at all. My curls are actually bouncy and full instead of weighed down and flat. The shine is just as comparable, if not slightly more noticeable, as the shine I achieve with the John Frieda products. The color looks the same, though, but I think to achieve any real color protection results this will have to be used on a regular basis.
Overall, I am very impressed with this product. L'Oreal has won me over again, only this time I'm proud to use it. The price is about the same as John Frieda, but the results are much more noticeable. I'd definitely buy again and recommend to others with any kind of hair.
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