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UniqOne Shampoo & Balm Review

| March 4th, 2014 | Comments (0)

Product: All in One Shampoo & Balm

Description:

UniqOne Shampoo & Balm claims to make achieving perfect hair easier and quicker than ever before: cleanliness, repair, smoothness, shine, silkiness… all in one single product! UniqOne Shampoo & Balm cleanses and conditions your hair, giving it 10 real benefits. Its sulfate-free, light foaming formula can be used every day; leaving your hair clean, smooth and manageable like never before.

Ingredients:

Aqua (Water) (Eau), Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Cocoamphopropionate, Hydroxpropyl Starch Phosphate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Quaternium-70, Panthenol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Benzophenone-4, Sodium Acetate, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Parfum (Fragrance), Hexyl Cinnamal, Butyphenyl Methylpropional, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionene, Limonene, Linlool, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone.

Recommended Usage:

Thoroughly wet your hair. Apply to the roots. Gently massage the product in through to the ends. Leave it to work for 1-2 minutes and rinse thoroughly without leaving any product on your hair. For best results, finish with UniqOne Hair Treatment.

Cost:

11.8oz/350ml – $19.99

Review:

Years ago all-in-one shampoo and conditioners were everywhere. It seemed like every hair care brand had at least one all-in-one product. But, these days such all-in-one shampoo/conditioner combo products are rare. Or at least so I thought.

Recently, I discovered UniqOne Shampoo & Balm, a product that claims to both cleanse and condition hair, in addition to protecting color, adding shine and volume, strengthening hair, as well as repairing it.

I’m all about saving time and taking short cuts. So if I can use one product and achieve the same results as using two separate products I’m all over it.

I tried UniqOne Shampoo & Balm by itself several times. When I only used UniqOne Shampoo & Balm my hair did not feel clean. So I decided to use my regular shampoo in conjunction with UniqOne Shampoo & Balm. When I did this I loved the results! My hair was shiny, bouncy, and healthy looking, but to achieve this I needed to use a separate shampoo to clean my hair first and then use the UniqOne Shampoo & Balm as a conditioner.

UniqOne Shampoo & Balm is not the first sulfate-free hair care product I have tried. Therefore, I understand that some sulfate-free products don’t lather like traditional shampoos; however, it wasn’t the lack of foam or lather that bothered me. It was that my hair simply didn’t feel clean unless I used a separate shampoo first. Perhaps this is the reason shampoo plus conditioner all-in-one products are not as trendy as they used to be. beauty product claims tested

Washes thoroughly and gently	No
Excellent Conditioner	Yes
Protects Hair Color	Yes
Silkiness & Smoothness	Yes
Adds Shine	Yes
Adds Volume	Yes
Strengthens & Fortifies Hair	Yes
Provides Heat Protection	Yes
Repairs Damaged Hair	Yes

Overall Pretty Proof Rating:

Pretty Proof gives UniqOne Shampoo & Balm a 3 out of 5 crown rating because this all-in-one hair care product did not live up to all of its claims.

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Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash Review

Posted by Heidi Koffler

| February 26th, 2014 | Comments (2)

Brand: Bliss

Product: Fabulous Foaming Face Wash

Description:

Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash is a two-in-one oil-free exfoliating wash for all skin types. This fresh, fruity cleanser contains rose hip extract, milk thistle, passion flower and chamomile in a non-stripping formula that rebalances even the most scattered of skins. It is gentle enough to use day and night.

Ingredients:

water (aqua/eau), sodium laureth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycerin, triethanolamine , acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, polyethylene, methylparaben, fragrance (parfum), propylparaben, methylisothiazolinone, PEG-12 glyceryl distearate, blue 1 (CI 42090), chamomilla recutita (matricaria) leaf extract, citric acid, glucosamine, passiflora incarnata extract, pentylene glycol, rosa canina leaf extract, silybum marianum seed extract, acetyl hexapeptide-8

Recommended Usage:

Massage onto slightly damp face and neck. Rinse well and follow with toner and moisturizer.

Cost:

6.6 fl oz – $24.00

Review:

I believe that proper facial cleansing is key to aging gracefully and maintaining clear skin. Exfoliation is also very important; however, over exfoliating can leave skin dry and irritated. Therefore, you need to find a good balance.

Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash is an ideal daily cleanser for any type of skin. It not only removes dirt and makeup but also exfoliates. The exfoliating beads in the Fabulous Foaming Face Wash are gentle enough to be used both morning and night yet are tough enough to slough away dead skin cells. The beads are very tiny and have a “sandy” feel.

I liked the Bliss Fabulous Foaming Face Wash product so much that I used it every day until I finished the entire bottle. It smelled wonderful and left my skin clear and smooth.

beauty product claims tested

Effectively removes dirt and makeup	Yes
Gently exfoliates with soft, round exfoliator beads	Yes
Calms the skin with soothing botanicals	Yes
Leaves skin soft and fresh	Yes

Overall Pretty Proof Rating:

Pretty Proof gives Bliss Fabulous Foaming Facial Wash 5 out of 5 crowns because this facial cleanser lives up to all of its promises and is ideal for everyday use. Pretty Proof recommends Bliss Fabulous Foaming Facial Wash for everyone, even those of us with sensitive skin.

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Where has Pretty Proof been?

Posted by Heidi Koffler

| February 25th, 2014 | Comments (2)

It has been several months since I have posted anything to Pretty Proof and I wanted to explain why.

In November of last year I lost my baby. I was 8 months pregnant with Joseph when I went to the hospital because I wasn’t feeling any fetal movement. After several tests the doctors told us, “they were sorry, but they couldn’t find a heartbeat.” They explained that I would have to be induced and deliver a stillborn baby.

This was completely unexpected. All of the previous exams and tests and ultrasounds indicated a healthy baby and pregnancy. I had never even considered the possibility that my baby would be anything but healthy. And, nothing could have I prepared me for the emptiness I would feel leaving the hospital without my child.

Joseph was part of me and I was part of him. So I feel like a portion of me died the day I lost him.

I struggle to get through each and every day, but somehow I do. I have my husband and daughter to thank for that. They give me a reason to get out of bed and a reason to smile. The support of my family and friends has also been instrumental in helping me get through this tragedy.

As you can imagine, blogging and reviewing skin care products have been the furthest thing from my mind. But, this blog is important to me, and I want to get back to writing about products and sharing ideas about cosmetics.

Thank you for following and subscribing to Pretty Proof.

- Heidi