Kirkland Signature Moisture Shampoo Review

Posted by Heidi Koffler
| January 22nd, 2015 | Comments (0)
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Can Costco’s Kirkland Signature Moisture Shampoo compete with expensive, professional salon shampoos? The answer may surprise you.

Kirkland-Signature-Moisture-ShampooBrand: Kirkland Signature

 

Product: Moisture Shampoo

 

Shampoo Description:

Kirkland Signature Moisture Shampoo is formulated to replenish and maintain moisture. This ultra luxurious, professional salon-quality, sulfate-free formula contains gentle cleansers and is safe for color treated hair. The exclusive moisture nutrient complex is enriched with pure natural extracts to provide hydration, nourishment, and to help improve the overall performance, manageability, and vibrancy of hair. They claim your hair will look healthier, softer and shinier after just one use.

  • Professional salon formula
  • Safe for color treated hair
  • Sulfate free, paraben free, gluten Free
  • 100% Vegan

Kirkland Signature products are designed and produced using the finest quality materials and workmanship available.

Every Kirkland Signature product is guaranteed to meet or exceed the quality standards of the leading national brands.

Ingredients:

Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Decyl Glucoside, Ammonium Cocoyl Isethionate, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Melanin, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Glycol Distearate, Glycerin, Fragrance, Quaternium-91, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Amodimethicone, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-10, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Chlorphenesin, Methyl Gluceth-20, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, C11-15 Pareth-7, Laureth-9, Phospholipids, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Trideceth-12, Superoxide Dismutase, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone

Recommended Usage:

Apply to wet hair and gently massage into lather. Rinse and follow with Kirkland Signature Moisture Conditioner.

Cost:

33.8 FL OZ – $9.99

Review:

I am a huge Costco fan. I have had an executive membership for the past nine years. I buy everything I can at Costco from toilet paper to TVs to fruit to carpet. Yes, I even purchased my carpeting through Costco.

For those of you who are not members or who have never been to a Costco, they feature a line of products under their own private label called Kirkland Signature. You will find Kirkland Signature housewares, luggage, pet food, bedding, baby wipes, diapers, baby formula, apparel, wine, snacks and more at Costco warehouses and online. All Kirkland Signature products are guaranteed to be of equal or better quality than name brands.

Despite being such a huge fan and frequent shopper of Costco and their Kirkland Signature brand, I was very skeptical of their hair care products. Could a jumbo bottle of $9.99 shampoo really compete with my expensive salon shampoo? A friend assured me it could and said you have got to try Kirkland Signature Moisture Shampoo and review it on Pretty Proof. So I did and I love it! Kirkland Signature Moisture Shampoo is the bomb!

Let me start by telling you about the smell. It is sweet, but not too overwhelming, and it lasts. Your hair will smell wonderful. Anyone lucky enough to get close to you will notice and enjoy.

The Kirkland Signature Moisture Shampoo itself is thick so you don’t need a lot of it. This shampoo creates a good amount of lather yet cleanses very gently. It is so moisturizing that I do not always use conditioner with it, which is a big deal for me. I’m a conditioner junky. I normally condition my hair every time I wash it, but I don’t feel the need to use conditioner with the Kirkland Shampoo. In my opinion it is the most moisturizing shampoo I’ve ever used.

The first time I used this shampoo my hair looked and felt healthier, softer, and shinier, as promised. And, I continue to be amazed every time I use it because it works so well and makes my hair look and feel so good.

This is one of those products that seems too good to be true, especially for the price. $9.99 for 33.8 oz. is an amazing value.

Not only does it work as claimed, but it is also sulfate free, paraben free, gluten free, 100% vegan and safe for color treated hair.

I recommend this product to anyone and everyone!

If you are not a Costco member, you can purchase Kirkland Signature Moisture Shampoo on Amazon. It is more expensive than purchasing it directly through Costco, but a good value for nonmembers.

beauty product claims tested

Safe for color treated hair Yes
Provides hydration and nourishment Yes
Helps improve the overall performance manageability and vibrancy of hair Yes
Makes hair look healthier, softer and shinier after just one use. Yes

Overall Pretty Proof Rating:

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Pretty Proof gives Kirkland Signature Moisture Shampoo five out of five stars because it makes hair look and feel healthier, softer, and shinier, as promised. Pretty Proof recommends this shampoo for anyone who wants beautiful hair at a beautiful price.

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Jillian Wright Skincare Breakout Blocker Clarifying Serum Review

Posted by Heidi Koffler
| October 14th, 2014 | Comments (0)
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Brand: Jillian Wright Skincare

 

Product: Breakout Blocker Clarifying Serum

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Description:

According to their website, Jillian Wright Skincare’s Breakout Blocker Clarifying Serum is a non-irritating, non-drying and brightening all over facial clearing serum that helps to control bacteria and reduce redness without harmful medicated ingredients, yet acts similar to anti-inflammatory or antibacterial products. The package says this acne anti-aging serum is for problematic, congested, oily, normal, inflamed and acneic skin. It is paraben-free, fragrance free, and gluten free.

Ingredients:

Aqua (Water), Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Lactobacillus Ferment, Alcohol Denat., Alcohol, Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Planktonic Exopolysaccharide 5, Polygylceryl-4 Caprate, Gluconolactone, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phytosphingosine, Dipropylene Gylcol, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract (Huang Qi), Phytic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Lysophosphatidic Acid, Lysolecithin, Pelargoium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil* *Certified Organic Ingredient

Recommended Usage:

Shake well. Use day and/or night, after you cleanse or exfoliate and underneath or moisturizer.

Cost:

29 ml – $75.00

Review:

Despite my age, (I’m nearly 40.) I still have to deal with acne. My acne problems are fairly predictable though. They usually arrive once a month and tend to coincide with my 28 day cycle; therefore, I’m inclined to believe that most of my acne woes are hormone related. They usually show up around my hairline on my forehead and on my chest in the form of tiny white, pink, and/or red bumps. Occasionally, when I’m really stressed acne can strike at any time and anywhere on my face, chest, or back.

Fortunately for me, I didn’t have acne during my teen years and the acne I experience now is not bad, but I still don’t like it and I’m always doing my best to combat it. I wash my face twice daily, exfoliate once a week, and use products that help control my acne. (I’ve given up the idea that there’s a product out there that will prevent me from getting acne because, as I stated above, I believe my acne is mainly due to internal factors, such as hormones and stress.) I’m always on the hunt for new products that help treat the acne that does come my way, which is why I was thrilled when Jillian Wright Skincare contacted me and asked me if I’d be willing to try and review their Breakout Blocker Clarifying Serum.

I didn’t just try this product. I used the entire bottle of Breakout Blocker Clarifying Serum over about a six week period. As you may have guessed, I really liked it down to the last drop. Did it make all my acne disappear? No, but it did do what it claimed, and my monthly acne was not as bad as it normally is with use of this serum. I used the Breakout Blocker Clarifying Serum twice a day, as directed. At night I used it under my moisturizer. I used it during the day as well. On the days that were predicted to be especially hot and humid, I didn’t use any additional moisturizer. I only used the serum. Since it is non-drying and my skin tends to get oily on really hot days, the serum was all I needed. (If I was going to be out in the sun I did put on a sunscreen, since the serum does not contain any SPF.)

I have sensitive skin and this product did not cause any irritation.

The Breakout Blocker Clarifying Serum felt very good on my skin, making it look brighter and more youthful. I put the serum on all of my pink and red blemishes. It did not make the redness disappear, but it did seem to diminish the redness.   beauty product claims tested

Non-irritating Yes
Non-drying Yes
Brightens Skin Yes
Helps Control Bacteria Yes
Helps Reduce Redness Yes

Overall Pretty Proof Rating:

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Pretty Proof gives Jillian Wright Skincare’s Breakout Blocker Clarifying Serum 5 out of 5 stars because this serum does all that it claims. Pretty Proof recommends it to anyone looking to reduce and control acne without the use of harsh chemicals.

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Aveda Stress-Fix Body Lotion Review

Posted by Heidi Koffler
| April 16th, 2014 | Comments (0)
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aveda-stress-fix-body-lotionBrand: Aveda

 

Product: stress-fix™ body lotion

 

Description:

Aveda stress-fixtm body lotion is a hydrating body lotion with aroma that claims to relieve feelings of stress. The aroma includes essences of lavender, lavandin and clary sage from organic farms and is formulated using the science of aromaology and the power of pure essential oils.

Ingredients:

Water, Sunflower Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Glycerin, Sucrose Stearate, Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Chlorella, Vulgaris Extract, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Algin, Sea Salt, Betaine, Glycine Soja Oil, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Linalool, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Eugenol, Limonene, Xanthan Gum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citric Acid

Recommended Usage:

Smooth on to clean skin, over entire body with gentle, circular motions. Not for the face.

BODY LOTION RITUALS
Perfect for people who type or have other repetitive hand movement during the day.

FOR HANDS
Apply stress-fixtm body lotion to your hands, hold under your nose and take a deep breath. With your arms in a neutral position, rotate your wrists several times in both directions. Use the thumb of your left hand to massage the palm of your right in strong, circular motions. Repeat for your left palm. Turn your hands over and use the thumb of your left hand to massage the back of your right hand stroking from knuckle to wrist. Finish by using a pinch and release motion to massage each finger. Repeat for opposite hand.

FOR BODY
After showering massage stress-fixtm body lotion into your hands, hold them under your nose and take a deep breath. Then massage onto tense areas such as the neck, shoulders and forearms using the ayurvedic technique of moving in circular at the joints and back-and-forth motions in-between joints. Apply to your abdomen using clockwise circular motions.

Cost:

6.7 fl oz – $29.50

Review:

Whether you are a stay-at-home mom, a working parent, a young single professional, or a retiree, we can all use a little calm and de-stressing in our lives. Often finding the time to take a break from our busy, hectic day to do something nice for ourselves can be a challenge. But, it doesn’t have to be.

Aveda’s stress-fixtm body lotion is a product you can use anytime, anywhere to help relieve feelings of stress.  This hydrating body lotion has an aroma that includes essences of lavender, lavandin and clary sage. Whether I used it on just my hands or my entire body, I found that this unique scent really did provide a feeling of comforting calm.

Keep a bottle at your desk or in your car.

If you really want to pamper yourself, massage it onto your body after a hot bath. This is the perfect way to unwind after a long day.

beauty product claims tested

Hydrates and conditions skin Yes
Relieve feelings of stress Yes

Overall Pretty Proof Rating:

Rating: 4 Crowns

Pretty Proof gives Aveda stress-fixtm body lotion a 4 out of 5 crown rating and recommends it to anyone looking to do something nice for themselves.

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