Product Review: Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Fortifying Conditioner & Shampoo

Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Shampoo Conditioner Duo UPDATED October 05, 2011


Original Post Date: September 02, 2011l

Follow-Up: After using both conditioner and shampoo for a month it can cause a drying effect, sometime I'd use the conditioner alone and after my hair hair dries it is a little rough and my scalp is dry. Using both products rinsing my hair clean then using Sauve Coconut conditioner on my hair when damp keeps my hair soft and moisturized longer, without leaving in Sauve  my hair would be dry and my reviews on hair products are in search for products that does the job and more.

 My New Rating for both Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Shampoo & Conditioner: C-

Pure Clean does a very good job of cleaning my hair but not stripping all the moisture out like most shampoos, but the conditioner is not as creamy and moisturizing as a hoped, in fact the conditioner is also good as a shampoo, it does a very bad job of conditioning my hair, so I enjoy using the shampoo is half a bottle left as I type, the conditioner I've used only twice and is now left in my bathroom drawer.




Smells great, left my hair soft, tangled free, and smelling wonderful

Name: Garnier Frucis Pure Clean

Brand:  Conditioner & Shampoo

Size: 13 0z.- 25.4 oz.

Scent: Light Fruity

Color: Clear (Shampoo) White (Conditioner)

Consistency: Thick

Price: $3.99 Less than four buck at target (I guess it was an introductory price).

Shampoo

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Amino Methyl Propanol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Pyrus Malus (Apply Fruit Extract), Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium Benzoate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine HCI, Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride, Linalool, Hexylcinnamal, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) (Sugar Cane Extract), Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon Peel Extract), Camellia Sinenis (Green Tea) (Leaf Extract), Malpighia Punicifolia (Acerola Cherry) (Acerola Fruit Extract), Sodium Hydroxide

Conditioner

Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Distearoylethyl Hydroxyethylmonium Methosulfate, Octyldodecanol, Parfum (Fragrance), Pyrus Malus (Apple Fruit Extract), Zea Mays (Corn Starch), Camelina Sativa (Seed Oil), Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot Kernel Oil), Glycine Soja (Soybean Oil), Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine HCI, Capric/Caprylic Triglyceride, Linalool, Hexylcinnamal, Citric Acid, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) (Sugar Cane Extract), Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon Peel Extract), Camellia Sinenis (Green Tea) (Leaf Extract), Malpighia Punicifolia (Acerola Cherry) (Acerola Fruit Extract)

Grade: B-: There's oils and natural botanicals in the conditioner, I'm not too crazy about oils in my hair care products, but this conditioner and shampoo duo seems to work, for naturals it's worth a try.

Try it out for yourself you might just have a NEW favorite product! 

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Product Review: Jason Thin to Thick Conditioner

Jason Natural Cosmetics Conditioner, Thin-To-Thick Hair & Scalp Therapy

I never understood why there was a need for hair products that thickened hair, until I became ill, the effects of the illness caused my hair to fall out and thinned, I was left with areas of my head where my scalp showed. 

I found Jason's Thin-To-Thick conditioner and shampoo, with one wash my hair was thicker almost as thick as before the illness;  this products thicken my hair so that those areas where my scalp shown was not as visible.

 I really enjoy using this conditioner; when my hair was extremely thin I searched for conditioner that would thicken my hair without too much product build-up or chemicals. I did not want a hair product that would irritate my scalp further causing hair loss. This product is sulfate free and paraben free: Note: not all Jason's beauty products are free of sulfates, parabens and other skin irritants: please carefully read Jason's beauty product  labels to make sure you are purchasing chemical free ingredients.

If you are suffering from thin or thinning hair from heredity, hormones, or sickness first talk to your doctor or a hair and scalp expert and/or licensed trichologist, to see whats the best and safest way to thicken your hair, some hair products may irritate the scalp which can cause more hair loss, so please do all your research before trying hair products.

Note: The Thin-To-Thick Hair conditioner & shampoo feels like a medicated hair products, so if you are sensitive to medicated hair products this product may not be for you

This conditioner is loaded with different types of protein, protein strengthens and thickens hair and can cause brittle hair if used to often:

Sea Kelp/Algae Extract

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5),

Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Rice Protein

Soy Protein 

Reminder: When using protein conditioners remember to follow up with a hydrating (moisturizing) conditioner to prevent brittle dry hair. 

I was using this conditioner at least three days a week, but stopped because my hair became extremely dry and brittle, the old formula had less heavy proteins but did have Peppermint Oil and Menthol in both the conditioner and shampoo

NOTE: Peppermint and Menthols (medicated ingredients) in many hair products can strip the hair of natural oils and cause brittle dry hair.

If your hair is thin you should be aware that this products contain strong proteins and menthol like peppermint which can not only dry-out hair, if using this condition on a daily basis can over-condition your hair with protein which causes brittle, dry hair with hair strands thicker in some areas and remain thin in other areas, which leads to breakage.

Cost: $7-$13.00 Online and in Local Grocery (Health) Stores 
Size: 8 oz.

Scent: Minty 

Consistency: Creamy & Thick

Feeling on scalp: Tingly medicated feel when applying the conditioner it feels like a medicated conditioner because of the (Peppermint) Oil, Menthol 

Effective??? This product is effective in thickening thin hair

The old ingredients had more organic ingredients with botanicals 


The new formula have alcohols and fillers also with theses new ingredients effected of the softness of my hair which felt less hydrated; though the new formula still does a great job of thickening hair.

New  Ingredients: 

Hawaiian Sea Kelp (Algae Extract), Soft Water (Purified), Ceteareth-20, Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis) Leaf Gel, Behentrimonium Methylsulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Acetamide MEA, Marigold Extract, Comfrey (Symphytum Officinale) Leaf Extract, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Lecithin, Glyceryl Stearate, Planthenol 3, Stearyl Alcohol, Horsetail Extract (Organic Silicone), Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Hair Keratin, Ginseng (Panax Ginseng) Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Wheat Oligosaccharides, Biosaccharide Gum 1, Mucopolysaccharides, Steardimonium Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Allantoin (Comfrey Root), Vitamin C (Ester C), Jojoba Oil, Phyto-Complex of the Following:, Juniper, Cedarwood, Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens), Yarrow, Burdock, Lavender, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Rice Protein, Benzophenone 3, Soy Protein, Tocopheryl Nicotinate, Folic Acid (Folate) Vitamin B12, Methylparaben, Cysteine HCl, Propylparaben, Citric Acid (pH Balancing), Essential Oil

http://www.amazon.com/Jason-Thick-Shampoo-Conditioner-Combo/dp/B0006GZADU

Try the pair of Conditioner & Shampoo out!

Top 4 “Go To” Moisturizing Conditioners

Top 4 “Go To” Conditioners that have these Ingredients:

1. Aloe Note: Aloe lightens hair
2. Botanical
3. Glycerin/Glycerin
4. Oils

  

1. Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose Conditioner
Note: Honeysuckle Rose has a Strong Herbal/Citrus Scented



2. Nature's Gate Aloe Vera Moisturizing Conditioner Note: Light Plain Lotion Scent

3. Jason Aloe Vera 84% Conditioner Note: Aloe can Lighten Hair

All three conditioners are budget friendly ($3-$7)
Have Moisture Ingredients: Aloe, Botanical, Glycerin, and/or Oil's
And Can Replace a Leave-in Conditioner

You can buy these conditioners online at:

Iherb.com
http://www.iherb.com/

Vitacost.com
http://www.vitacost.com/


 4. Suave Tropical Coconut Conditioner: Probably should be number one in my book considering the silk amino acid and honey that in the ingredients, also the scent is very soft and leaves my hair smelling nice through-out a full week.

Or at your local Supermarket in the hair product section, health section Or even your local Whole Foods Market

  

More Information on Moisturizing/Hydrating Conditioners Coming Soon!

Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Conditioner: Product Review (Conditioner)

Its that time again: Product Review Time!!!! 

The Grocery Store Brand (Trader Joe's) Conditioner:

Trader Joe's: Nourish Spa Balance Moisturizing Conditioner

Product Name: Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Balance Moisturizing Conditioner

Bottle Size: Size: 16 fl oz (500 ml)

Price: $2.99 + Tax= $3.53

Pros: Moisturizes well, thick consistancy, smells good, not "perfumy"

Cons: None that I can think of

FYI: This conditioner does "foam up" when rubbed in wet hands. Thick and Creamy consistancy when applied to dry hair with hands that are dry (hands that do not have water on them).

Try It or Dont Buy It?

TRY IT, Your hair may thank you!



Ingredients:
Info compliments of LHCF:

Main ingredients: purified water, rosemary oil, valencia orange citrus, mango, lemongrass, ginko biloba, echinacea, willow bark, sea kelp, chamomile flower, and textured soy protein.


Consistency: Thick, lotion-like conditioner: Reminds me of Aveeno
(you know the oatmeal lotion)


Scent\Smell: Lightly scented citrus (not lemony, but take a look at the ingredient's in this conditioner is 99% citrus botanicals.
 Lightly citrus scented conditioner.

Product Features
Picture and Brief Info: Compliments of Amazon

Enriched with Organic Botanicals


Balanced Hair Remoisturizer Ideal for Replenishing Dry, Brittle Hair


Adds Moisture and Manageability


Cruelty Free (Never Tested on Animals) - No Animal Products in Ingredients


Does Not Contain Harmful Laurel/Laureth Sulfates, Found in Most Personal Care Product


Shampoos, Gels, Conditioners and Body Washes

Head's Up: What is Trader Joe's????
Compliments of Wiki
 
Trader Joe's is a privately held chain of specialty grocery stores headquartered in Monrovia, California

Is This store in your Area????

As of December 2009[update], Trader Joe's has a total of 338 stores in 25 states and Washington, D.C., with more stores being added regularly.

**Hint: Google Trader Joe's+ (Your Area) there may be a Trader Joe Market in your area!  

Aussie Moist Conditioner: Product Review

So I've finally came around to use Aussie Moist Conditioner: All by itself with no added conditioners.

I deep condition with this yummy (skittle's candy smelling ) conditioner and I have to say, I am not impressed. I allow my natural hair to air dry, and well my hair was rough. Not soft to the touch, nor easily finger comb through. I did seal with pretty good moisturizers:

While my hair was damp  I applied

A dime size amount of: Jason Aloe Moisturizing Lotion: Yes it's the acutal lotion, the ingredients are better than many conditioners

Dime size amoount: Jason Mango Butter

Genrous helping of: CocoCastor: Coconut and Castor Oil to the ends of my hair

When my hair completly dried: which took over eight hours, I did not like the result of deep conditioning with this conditioner. My hair was left rough so Aussie Moist Conditioner:


Grade (On a Scale of A+ - F-) Aussie Moist Conditioner Get's a  C-

Aussie Moist gets a Low C: on further evaluation I did seal my ends with Coconut Oil (an moisture inhibitor) coconut oil natually blocks moisture out, which may be the reason why my ends was left dry, but what about the rest of my hair? My entire head was left thirsty so: 

Any product I grade lower than a B gets tossed,

So for all the naturals out there: I'd say pass on this conditioner, it's not even worth the hype nor the $3.50

Aussie Moist Yummy Smell: But How Does It Work

Why didn't anyone tell me that Aussie Moist (purple bottle) conditioner smells like candy!

Oh my does it smells yummy, I mean YUMMY!!! I took a whiff of it before I bought it at target and I was like OMG.... I love you conditioner: based on your smell alone



I know, I know: I should buy stuff for a good solid reason: NOT for the smell alone.... but damn it smells so good!

Anyway: I heard news buzzing that Aussie Moist does some justice to Naturals who use the conditioner: So I'm giving the delicious candy smelling conditioner a try.

I have hear that the company has change the original formula: great I'm always LATE with hearing about New News....... So I've heard the NEW formula is horrible compared to the old formula.

Check it out (The Ingredients Are Below) Via LHCF

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25334

"Recently Aussie decided to revamp it's products so I took a look at the new Aussie Moist shampoo and they've changed the ingredients drastically. I bought it today but haven't used it yet. I worry that I won't be as good as it used to be based on the ingredients. Please tell me what you think."

The old ingredients
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Macadamia Ternifolia Extract, Chamomile (anthemis nobilis) Extract, Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos Flavidus) Flower Extract, Dandelion (Taraxacum Officinale) Extract, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Wild Cherry (prunus serotina) Bark Extract, Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) Extract, Sambucus Nigra Extract, Garlic (Allium sativum) Extract, Nettle (urtica dioica) Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Amodimethicone, Acetamide MEA, Emulsifying Wax, Propylene Glycol, Fragrance, Cetrimonium Chloride, Sodium PCA, Trideceth 12, Phenoxyethanol, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, FD&C Yellow No. 5, D&C Red No. 33

The new ingredients:
Water, Stearyl Alcohol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract*, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Fruit Extract, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Dimethicone, Glutamic Acid, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone.*Guava Extract
Wow talk about getting jiped, I mean the new formula doesnt has nearly all the benefits of the old formula: I mean Comapnies are insane: once they know how to cut corners: what do they do: CUT THEM!!!

I haven't tried Aussie Moist Alone: I have mixed the conditioner with my other moisturizing conditioner: so the jury is still out: No Review yet......