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- The post was made 3 daysRating: 3 out of 5
Good choice of shade
I have used various so-called color bombs for many years for both changing and maintaining my hair color. I tend to end up in the red shades and have had everything from carrot to dark red. Now I was craving something less orange and more purple and was therefore happy when Schwarzkopf released Cherry Cola. The tube is handy and the product is easy to distribute. It stains the hands less than other similar products, but therefore also doesn't last as long on the hair (no problem for me, as I mostly use it for maintenance and temporary change/deepening). There are definitely more nourishing color masks – here I like to add a mask or conditioner afterwards – but that is not the product's main function. The color turns out just as I imagined, a deep red-purple shade that works well on my medium to dark brown hair. A bit tempted by Strawberry Soda for my daughter, and Copper also looks nice – so credit for the shades! (Picture coming with better network!) The review was conducted on behalf of Smartson – the test pilot got to try the product for free. #Smartson #Schwarzkopf1 product in post Good choice of shade2 views - The post was made 4 daysRating: 4 out of 5
Unexpectedly liked
If I had only seen the product, I would never have bought it; I am too old and dry for things that come in solid form and a jar. Things with the word "tinted" usually also get dismissed, I just never manage to get the color right without it sitting on top or cracking. The word "balm" on the other hand – we like that! It suggests softness and moisture, which can also even out my surface, and it feels cozy too. So I had to try it, despite some skepticism. And it actually works better than expected. A thin layer gives a "my skin but better" color and effect, which lasts quite well throughout the day. Fun – now I can also be one of those with a jar (doesn't it feel a bit chic...?) :-) The review was conducted on behalf of Smartson – the test pilot got to try the product for free. #Smartson #LorealParis1 product in post Unexpectedly liked89 views - The post was made 3 weeksRating: 4 out of 5
Protection without greasy feeling
What is a leave-in product really supposed to do...? People probably have different opinions about that! For me, it’s about getting that protective extra layer on the hair that reduces wear and tear. At the same time, I do NOT want it to look like I’ve rubbed a butter block over the strand. The daughter? She wants heat protection and a nice scent, as well as an easy-to-handle spray. So what does Gliss Total Repair manage? Most things, actually. On the first test, I spray generously (after using shampoo and conditioner from the same series) and prepare for a day when I can’t wear my hair down. Imagine my surprise when I then see fluffy curls with plenty of volume as soon as the hair is dry. The daughter notes that the spray isn’t a fine mist, rather a fairly hard, targeted jet – but she actually prefers that as it gives better control. The fact that the product is hard to overdose (no butter block, as mentioned!) also makes the strong jet work. The scent is nice – but not as distinct as in the shower products with the same name (the scent from those lingers, so it’s no problem). We are positively surprised, especially considering the price. A small reservation and a warning though: - Does it really work for very dry hair, now that it rather creates fresh volume...? - Since the silicones smooth the hair nicely... they do the same with any floor surfaces. I now hold on to the door frame when I enter my daughter’s room! The review was conducted on behalf of Smartson – the test pilot got to try the product for free.1 product in post Protection without greasy feeling214 views - The post was made 3 weeksRating: 4 out of 5
Easy-to-use budget product with a cozy scent
When I worked in a beauty store in the 2000s, I had a colleague who didn’t even take home testers of Gliss because she thought the scents didn’t work. So the first thing I think when I apply the conditioner (which is quite thick but still not as creamy/oily as other "repair" products) is that the scent is... cozy. I think honey, but not "gourmand perfume sophisticated," more like "kids’ shampoo from the time when those had perfume." This thought is refined by my daughter: She is ecstatic and says her hair now smells "like at the hairdresser’s." For 40 SEK (instead of a hairdresser visit with many more zeros...) it’s a bargain! Also, the hair becomes soft without being weighed down, a problem I usually have with "repair" or "for too dry, damaged hair" products. This makes me wonder if the products really suit the target group they are aimed at – I don’t really feel any "deep care"... With just shampoo and conditioner, there isn’t much "shine" either. However, there is "suppleness" (the bottle’s other keyword), so for my needs (and again: budget) it’s definitely acceptable. The review was conducted on behalf of Smartson – the test pilot got to try the product for free.1 product in post Easy-to-use budget product with a cozy scent147 views - The post was made 3 weeksRating: 4 out of 5
Budget favorite with cozy scent
When I worked in a beauty store in the 2000s, I had a colleague who didn’t even take home testers of Gliss because she thought the scents didn’t work. So the first thing I think when I distribute the shampoo (which is quite thin and easy to get into a cleansing foam) is that the scent is... cozy. I think honey, but not "gourmand perfume sophisticated," more like "children’s shampoo from the time when those had perfume." This thought is refined by my daughter: She is ecstatic and says that her hair now smells "like at the hairdresser’s." For 40 SEK (instead of a hairdresser visit with significantly more zeros...) it’s a bargain! Besides, the hair gets clean (yup, I have such high demands on shampoo) and not weighed down, a problem I usually have with "repair" or "for dry, damaged hair" products. This makes me wonder if the products really suit the target group they are aimed at – I don’t really feel any "deep care"... With just shampoo and conditioner, there isn’t much "shine" either. However, "suppleness" (the bottle’s other keyword), so for my needs (and again: budget) it’s definitely approved. The review was conducted on behalf of Smartson – the test pilot got to try the product for free.1 product in post Budget favorite with cozy scent183 views - The post was made 1 monthRating: 5 out of 5verified customer
Finally SdJ for me!
You want to like Sol de Janeiro, right...? Unfortunately, no scent has really stuck with me or I with it... Until this green beauty! Love the just-right earthy fig scent, which is still SdJ-sweet. Lasts well for a mist! #lykoreview1 product in post Finally SdJ for me!219 views - The post was made 1 monthRating: 4 out of 5verified customer
Childishly fun
"Sorry, but do you smell like bubblegum...?" asked a friend. Yep, I answered, 40+, happy and felt young for a second :-) Keeps the lips nice just long enough for the next dose too #lykoreview1 product in post Childishly fun203 views - The post was made 1 monthRating: 4 out of 5verified customer
Stable serum
Doesn't work miracles but feels like it "feeds" the skin nicely. For a serum, it is also unusually rich, so it works well on its own (and gives a nice glow!) #lykoreview1 product in post Stable serum288 views - The post was made 1 monthRating: 4 out of 5verified customer
Three for two
I actually didn’t need the moisturizing serum... but it kind of came with the deal. Good stuff that I’ll be coming back to! (A little warning: Balmet is a bit hard to get out of the tube at the end – especially if, like me, you keep it in the shower where the grip gets worse) #lykoreview1 product in post Three for two174 views - The post was made 1 monthRating: 4 out of 5verified customer
Worth buying (but not necessary to buy)
Gah! Why am I so weak for "box deals"...? I never use everything...? But this one was still unusually worth buying, with products I could have bought individually (mainly: Hickap, Ordinary. Maria Åkerberg, Inkey List and Geek & Gorgeous) #lykoreview1 product in post Worth buying (but not necessary to buy)190 views