I've been meaning to talk about a few hair serums for some time. If you've been reading this blog for any period of time you'll see these photos are from when I lived in Montana over two years ago. I don't know why I never got around to talking about these hair serums. So here we go.
ORIBE Split End Seal. Details per ORIBE:
Gone are the days of choosing between beautiful color and luxuriantly healthy hair. This serious silkening serum and split-end mender is clinically proven to restore, fortify, and preserve tresses of every shade. Distribute evenly through damp or dry hair to repair and protect. Style as usual. Repairs up to 94% of split ends after 1 use. Reduces breakage by 65%. Fights color fading with UV protectants. Formulated without parabens or sodium chloride. Color and keratin treatment safe. UV protection for hair.
- Oribe Signature Complex (Watermelon, Lychee and Edelweiss Flower Extracts) defends hair from oxidative stress, photoaging and the deterioration of natural keratin, all while protecting from the drying, damaging and color-depleting effects of the elements.Â
- Special Polymer Blend works synergistically to bond split ends together and prevent further damage.
- Carob Tree Extract forms an amino acid matrix that adheres to the hair shaft and cuticle to mend and strengthen.
- Multi-UV Protection shields against the drying, damaging and color-depleting effects of the UV and fluorescent lighting exposure.
- Heat-Activated Vegetable Protein cross links on hair to form a cohesive bond which protects against drying and damage from styling stress.
- Artichoke Leaf Extract seals the hair cuticle to protect against environmental aggressors that can weaken hair.
- Lightweight Olive Oil and Jojoba Oil-Derived Esters provide sheer shine without weight.
Mirabelle Plum Oil, Moringa Seed Oil and Baobab Oil adds shine and antioxidant protection.
Aqua/Water/Eau, Cyclopentasiloxane, Propanediol, Polyquaternium-28, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sodium Polyacrylate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Dimethiconol, Behentrimonium Chloride, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Panthenol, Jojoba Esters, PVM/MA Copolymer, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polysilicone-15, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Prunus Insititia Seed Oil, Quaternium-95, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Keratin, Biotin, Caffeine, Niacinamide, Bromelain, Vegetable Collagen, Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum (Edelweiss) Extract, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Trideceth-6, Disodium EDTA, Octocrylene, Aminomethyl Propanol, BHT, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Cupressus Sempervirens Bark Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Passiflora Incarnata (Passion Flower) Extract, Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Wood Extract, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phytic Acid, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Protein, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Styrax Benzoin (Amber) Resin Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Sucrose Laurate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum/Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene
Leonor Greyl Paris Serum De Soie Sublimateur. Details per Leonor Greyl:
Silk proteins and vegetal oils work together to help detangle, smooth,condition and nourish without weighing your hair down. Helps protect hair from the sun and heat styling. The perfect formula for all hair types. Start with small amount (two pumps) and use more if needed. Apply to damp or dry hair to help detangle, protect and nourish hair.
Aqua, ** Coconut Alkanes, **Coco caprylate/caprate, *Buxus Chinesis Seed Oil, *Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, *Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, *Elaeis Guineensis (palm) oil ceteareth-6 stearyl alcohol, *Sericin, *Urea, *Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, *Dehydroxanthan Gum, **Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, *Hydrolysed Wheat Protein, Propylene Glycol, *Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, *Parfum (Fragrance), *PEG-15 Cocopolyamine, *Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Methylisothiazolinone, Linalool, Amyl Cinnamal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl benzoate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl cinnamate
*Origin Natural **Certified BIO
ORIBE Supershine Light Moisturizing Cream. Details per ORIBE:
A luxe reinvention of leave-in conditioner, this supreme cream satisfies the thirstiest hair, calming frizz, elevating shine and restoring hair to supernatural softness. Especially designed for fine-to-medium and extra-long hair. Work into wet hair. Blow out or dry naturally. Use on strays throughout the day. High gloss, leave-in conditioner that evens out moisture level in hair. Lightweight conditioning with heat protection. Sleekens split ends, tames frizz and repairs hair. Formulated without parabens or sodium chloride. Color and keratin treatment safe. UV protection for hair.
- Oribe Signature Complex (Watermelon, Lychee and Edelweiss Flower Extracts) Defends hair from oxidative stress, photoaging and the deterioration of natural keratin, all while protecting from the drying, damaging and color-depleting effects of the elements.
- Soy Protein Biopolymer provides anti-frizz benefits without build-up.
- Wheat Amino Acids and Vegetable-Derived Protein help the hair retain moisture while adding high shine and improving combability.
- Moringa Seed Extract, rich in Vitamins A and C, enhances natural color and shine.
- Keratin and Hydrolyzed Keratin form a "protein shield" to protect the hair shaft from the drying and damaging effects of the elements and thermal styling.
- Amber Extract a powerful antioxidant, strengthens and conditions hair.
- Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract found in Southeast Asia, imparts natural UV protection.
Water, Dimethicone, Cyclopenatsiloxane, Dimethiconol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate, Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Hyrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Panthenol, Cystine Bis-PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Wheat Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/PVP Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Polyquaternium-4, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Litchi Chinensis Pericarp (Lychee) Extract, Citrulls Lanalus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum (Edelweiss) Flower/Leaf Extract, Amber Extract, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Moringa Pterygosperma Seed Extract, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Conchiolin (Pearl) Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Protein, Pearl Powder, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Parfum/Fragrance, Oleth-10, PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether, Mica, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Sorbic Acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Benzyl Benzoate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Bismuth Oxychloride (CI 77163), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
L to R: ORIBE Split End Seal, Leonor Greyl Serum de Soie Sublimateur, ORIBE Supershine Light Moisturizing Cream:
I started with ORIBE's Supershine Light Moisturizing Cream first. It's a heavier style glossing serum/cream. It is lighter weight than the original Supershine cream. This will make your hair glossy and sleek. It leaves a bit of a sticky, heavier feel behind. That's the main reason I stopped using these types of glossing serums and go for lighter style serums now. While $52 is pricey you do get a large 5 oz tube which will last a long time as you only need a touch.
Next I grabbed ORIBE's Split End Seal. This is a lighter style serum. It absorbs almost fully just leaving behind hydrated ends with a hint of shine. I thought this was a pleasant serum. It was light and just enough without being as heavy as Supershine Light. I never used this everyday so it's hard to say if everyday use really does reduce split ends as it claims. For $48 for 1.7 oz it's a bit on the high pricey end for a hair serum. Both of the ORIBE serums have the traditional ORIBE scent which is pleasant and light.
Lastly I grabbed Leonor Greyl's Serum de Soie Sublimateur. Though it looks thicker in texture than the other two, it's actually pretty light. It hydrates with a light glossy sheen that absorbs fairly well. I liked this one the most of all of them. It has more of a natural hair hydration feel and less of a slippery silicone feel like the other two ORIBE serums. Leonor Greyl is a French brand so her stuff is pretty highly fragranced which I don't like. However, this serum isn't scented that strong. It's $46 for 2.5 oz.
All three of these serums are luxe and high priced for what they are--a hair serum. If you feel like an overpriced hair serum, Leonor Greyl is my pick of the three. I find myself using more hydration sprays lately than serums.