A few weeks ago, I found myself on the very scenic roof deck of the Empire Hotel, to view a bunch of products from Garnier. Like a great barbecue, there was a smorgasbord of a little bit of everything (hair & skincare) for everyone's tastes.
So what has Garnier "cooked up?"
I started by checking out a product that is supposed to tame frizz for a 7-14 days (depending upon how often you wash your hair). The patented formula requires two easy steps: Step 1: Apply the 20-min Smooth-It Serum to clean, damp hair. Leave-in for 20 minutes, then rinse. And: Step 2: Apply the Heat-Activated Perfect-It Cream throughout the hair. Blow dry or flat iron as you normally would. In all fairness, when something seems too good to be true, it often is. While the product does tame frizz, Step 1, the Smooth-it-Serum, also has an unfortunate smell. That wouldn't be a deal breaker for me, but even following the instructions to the letter, it just didn't hold up to the humid and hot weather we have been having. However, if you don't want to spring for a professional straightening/anti-frizz treatment, this one has Cysteine, a protein building block found naturally in hair helps that helps to loosen bonds that keep hair frizzy and unmanageable, and rice oil, for deep conditioning and to help seal in smoothness.
At just $11.99 for each kit, if it works for you, it is going to be your new favorite treatment.
For men, Garnier serves up some hair helpers in terms of hair styling products, aptly called "Survivor," admirably decorated with masculine designs in eye catching green. These products are made with natural cactus extract, to help guys combat hair-style saboteurs such as humidity, wind and heat. For those who really need spiky hold, Garnier Fructis has Survivor Tough It Out Glue: Non-sticky styling glue. Spkes get 24-hour, sweat-proof hold in an easy to tote tube, for just $4.89. To get a rough, tousled, re-workable texture that lasts and won't look greasy, there's Garnier Fructis Survivor Rough It Putty in a jar $4.89. These products aren't for everyone, but for guys who require styling products, these have a simple to use formula and they smell clean, even when a guy is hot and sweaty. Now that's, priceless, let alone for under $5.00.
For everyone, there are new shampoos. New formulas for Anti-Dandruff, and a shampoo that helps to keep color fresh. Here's a photo of took of some of the dandruff shampoos, and This summer, Garnier Fructis introduces new anti-dandruff shampoos, too. They fight flakes with 48-hour dandruff control in two new formulas: Purifying Action: with Natural Extracts to purify hair and scalp for a deep clean; and Fortifying Action: with B-Vitamins to strengthen hair. There are different types: Garnier Fructis Anti-Dandruff Intense Cleanse, featuring purifying microbeads that scrub away dirt, grime and other things you don't want on your hair and scalp, to provide a long lasting cleansing. Garnier Fructis Anti-Dandruff Clean & Fresh makes your scalp and hair feel "alive" (ok, maybe not quite that, but at least, clean and refreshed). Garnier Fructis Anti-Dandruff Clean & Fresh 2-in-1 cleanses hair and scalp and give both, a bit of extra conditioning moisture where it's needed. Finally, there's Garnier Fructis Anti-Dandruff Dry Scalp Formula, that really helps to stop that irritating, itchy feeling. If you've ever watched someone scratch their heads when they're not confused, just itchy, you'll know why--and want to hand them a bottle of this new formula that stops the itch. All of the shampoos have 1% Pyrithione Zinc -- a must-have to handle dandruff flakes and scalp, and what I like even better are the clean fresh scents and the really nice looking packaging. These bottles feature colorful graphics on silvery bottles with teal-green ball closures at the top. You wouldn't think these were anti-dandruff shampoos at all. Impressive, and inexpensive at just $4.69 (13 fl. oz. bottle) and $6.99 (25.4 fl. oz bottle).
I like the Garnier Fructis Color Shield products, too. The formula has been re-imagined, so that it not only protects the color you spent time, money and effort to achieve, but5 also helps to keep your hair from getting dry (a side-effect of adding color, and chemicals, to your hair). I can't test anything long enough to say that Garnier's claim to keeping color "bold and brilliant - even up to 45 washes" is true, but I can tell you that the product has good things for your hair in it: grape seed oil moisturizes, and acai berry is a powerful anti-oxidant. There are UV Filters to help protect your color, and your hair, from the sun's harmful rays (remember: you still get sun exposure even on cloudy days and when you're just walking around, or in your car). The Garnier Fructis Color Shield collection has 3 products: consists Color Shield Instant Color Sealer Lightweight Leave-In Conditioner (it has a lightweight gel formula, but it conditions like a creamy powerhouse); Color Shield Fortifying Shampoo and a very moisturizing, Color Shield Fortifying Cream Conditioner. I love the new, red packaging and the slight scent of strawberries, that makes these inexpensive products, fun to use. At just $3.99 (13 ox. bottle) for the Color Shield Fortifying Shampoo and Fortifying Cream Conditioner, and $5.99 for a 6 oz. bottle of the Color Shield Instant Color Sealer Lightweight Leave-In conditioner, you can't really go wrong.
A product I reviewed and really liked, was the Garnier Nutrioniste Skin Renew Anti-Puff Eye Roller (srp. $12/99 5 fl. oz. I love the ease and portability of roller balls, and was captivated by this eye treatment, that felt cooling and rolled on my under-eye area (and in the process, gives the skin around my eyes a gentle massage). A roller ball is so user friendly, and clean, and nicer than sticking your finger into a jar of cream. his anti-puff product eye roller that uses a unique combination of skin-nutrients that cool and stimulate the eye area including caffeine to decongest puffiness under the eyes and reduce dark circles, and Pro-Vitamin B5 to hydrate and refresh the delicate skin. If you’re someone with sensitive skin and/or eyes, you’ll be happy to know that this product is also allergy, dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested, 100% Oil-free, non greasy, and
gentle to skin. But now there's a tinted version (a sheer, medium tint) that lets you conceal, as your eyes, "heal." Clever! Pop one into your purse for anytime you feel the need to de-stress and de-puff for eyes that look instantly renewed. Used over time, you may see even better, longer lasting results. It's a dumb pun, but I was "rolled over" by the concept!
The reason there are green apples in this photo, is to showcase one of Moisture Rescue's star ingredients, Apple Water Extract, to provide moisture and retain hydration. There's also Grape Water Extract that provides antioxidants to help defend skin from external aggressors and Vitamin E, providing a natural emollient that soothes and conditions skin. The moisture Rescue collection is really ideal for people whose skin needs a little something, but not the heavy duty moisturization of anti-aging creams and potions. The Moisture Rescue Refreshing Gel-Cream: is cooling, light and oil-free, in a gel that adds moisture without "weight." It's just $7.99. For daytime there's Moisture Rescue Lightweight UV-Lotion: perfect for younger skin and people who want UV protection (SPF 15) and moisturization, without coating the skin and making it feel sticky or oily (for up to 14 hours) and it's also just $7.99. The favorite piece in the collection was a creamy, foaming cleanser called Moisture Rescue Fresh Cleansing Foam. This is a thorough cleanser that leaves skin feeling toned and cleansed. It's just $5.99 --that's less than the cost of a simple sandwich and a drink!
Some of us really need more protection from the sun, and Garnier's "new & improved" Skin Renew gives us everything we need to get through the day. In 2008, Garnier launched Skin Renew Anti-Sun-Damage SPF 28, a daily moisturizer that works to protect skin against sun damage, while dealing with fine lines, sun spots, and uneven complexions. The product was good, and now they've made it even better. The formula now has Pine Essence, a powerful damage-reversing ingredient that Garnier says is ten times more effective than Vitamin in breaking apart pigmentation clusters just below skin’s surface. The pine essence works with other skin nutrients to help diminish those fine lines, and age spots, while Lycopene + SPF helps protect your skin from further sun damage. You'll feel the moisturization right away, and the SPF 28 is enough to cover your skin for daily wear, but with regular use, in time, your skin should not just feel better, it should have some visible results, too. I'd call that "priceless," but you can try this new and improved product for $12.99, 2.5 ounce pump bottle.
At some point, you really need to bring out bigger guns in the war against aging, and wrinkles. Garnier Ultra-Lift Skincare now ha a new ingredient - pro-Retinol from Nature. While retinol does a good job of dealing with the visible signs of aging and/or damaged skin, it can really be harsh. This new formula is touted as having a retinol-like action that’s gentle on skin. It has a unique blend of natural linoleic acid derived from safflower and retinyl acetate, that will give you some of the benefits of a retinol, without pain. I liked the formula, and as someone with sensitive skin who really can't tolerate the harsher formulas, this is an alternative. The retinol from nature is available in all four Garnier Ultra-Lift products: Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Night Cream: Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Moisturizer SPF 15; Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Eye Cream; and Ultra-Lift Daily Targeted Deep Wrinkle Treatment. Modern treatments for anti-aging and skin protection can be pricey, but these are just $14.99 each. You might not get a miracle, but you will have the satisfaction that you are doing what you can to keep your skin looking healthy and younger looking.
YOU CAN GET ALL OF THESE PRODUCTS IN YOUR LOCAL DRUGSTORES AND MASS MARKET RETAILERS RIGHT NOW! These are no-brainer little helpers that are affordable -- no need to ignore the health and beauty of your skin because of a lean budget. They're good and easy to use, and, if you keep your expectations reasonable, surprisingly effective, too.
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It seems that every musical diva these days, has her own fragrance. Mary J. Blige's is also called "My Life." a fruity floral that launched at the end of July on the Home Shopping Network ( HSN) and sold more than 60,000 units of the new fragrance in only about six hours, breaking fragrance sales records at HSN. Now that is really impressive!
