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Love Beauty and Planet Murmuru Butter Rose Oil Aroma and Shampoo & Conditioner - review

I was sent a bundle of Love Beauty and Planet products to test recently, and this shampoo/conditioner combo is next up for review.

Unfortunately my experience with the brand so far hasn't been great, and I didn't love the body wash or the body lotion (reviewed here and here respectively). I do however love that the brand uses recycled plastic packaging and is also cruelty free.

While these two haircare items have fared better for me than the body products, they're not my favourites and I wouldn't buy them. More on that below.

Love Beauty and Planet claims/product details (shampoo):

Formulated to keep colour-treated hair vibrant and nourished
Made with plant-based cleansers and infused with coconut oil
Designed to deliver a healthy shine while protecting coloured hair
Infused with murumuru butter, which is sourced from Brazil using a sustainable approach
Murumuru butter comes from the white fat found in the nuts of the Amazonian murumuru palm tree
Also infused with ethically sourced rose absolute from Bulgaria
Exudes a rich, warm floral rose experience; in this fragrance, the natural vibrancy of the rose notes is enhanced by the juicy freshness of red berries - delivering an intensely feminine and refreshing ambiance in your shower
RRP $14.99 AUD for 400ml

Love Beauty and Planet claims/product details (conditioner):

Formulated to keep colour-treated hair vibrant and nourished
The fast-rinse conditioner technology saves hair from tangles and can help save water
Made with plant-based cleansers and infused with coconut oil
Sinks into hair to give you a nourishing boost of hydration, to keep colour-treated hair looking radiant and healthy
Infused with Amazonian murumuru butter, which moisturises for a healthy-looking gloss
Murumuru butter comes from the white fat found in the nuts of the Amazonian murumuru palm tree; that fat is known to be deeply moisturising and helps nourish, soften and protect
Also infused with ethically sourced Rose Absolute from Bulgaria; Rose Absolute is a result of rose petals handpicked and quickly processed to ensure a pure and pristine fragrance
RRP $14.99 AUD for 400ml

Verdict (shampoo)

This shampoo cleans well and does a good job of getting the gunk out. Having said this, I need to use twice the amount per application than I normally would because the product doesn't feel very concentrated and I need to use more of it to get the job done.

When I first used this, I was really pleased by how clean it left my hair but not pleased about how knotty my hair was after washing. I have dry, damaged hair so I need super nourishing products, and while this does leave my hair clean (but not stripped), soft and shiny, it doesn't do well with leaving my hair feeling nourished - and I think that's why the knots have been such a problem. My frizz has also been a lot worse since I started using this so that's something else to consider.

Over time, this shampoo has definitely helped my hair stay clean but it has also dried it out a little, which has meant that I've needed to use more treatments than I normally would, and more of them per application (eg hair oils and leave-in conditioners), so I've ended up having to wash my hair more often because I've had to overload it with product after washing - I can't get the knots out otherwise - plus my hair is so frizzy and my ends feel so dry that I need other products to manage the issue.

While I don't like the sweet scent of this particular range of products, thankfully the shampoo doesn't smell as strong as the body wash and lotion so I can live with it.

In future I will be using this as my clarifying shampoo because it does clean well, but I wouldn't use it as my normal haircare, given the issues I've mentioned. It's not a bad product, but it's not for my temperamental locks.

Verdict (conditioner)

This conditioner is ok, but I think the shampoo is the better product. As with the shampoo, I need to use twice the amount of this than I do my regular conditioner. It just doesn't feel concentrated enough, so I really need to slather it on - which means it's not good value on a price per use basis for me personally.

As mentioned above, the shampoo cleans well but it's a bit drying, and while this conditioner does hydrate a little, I personally don't feel that it does this enough for my dry, damaged hair and I can always tell as soon as I've washed the conditioner out that it hasn't nourished my locks enough.

I think this is one of the reasons why my hair is always so knotty after I've used this conditioner, and it's more frizzy than usual to boot. If your hair isn't as dry and damaged (and frizzy) as mine is, this product might be fine for you - but this doesn't add enough nourishment back into my hair and over time it has dried my hair out a little.

Yes my hair feels soft after use (and it does look more shiny), but it always feels dry so I need to go in with oils and leave-in treatments so I can brush my hair and so it doesn't look as frizzy (also so my ends aren't as dry).

In future I will use this occasionally with the matching shampoo to clear build-up from my hair, but it's not hydrating enough for a place in my usual haircare routine.

Andalou Naturals 1000 Roses Floral Toner - review

As you may know, I've been cycling through Andalou's products this year because I fell in love with a few items last year and wanted to try more from the range.

In particular I've been testing its toners because I get through toners quickly and these ones are generally decent, plus I've been able to pick them up for 50 percent off so they're not expensive (even at full price). This floral version is next on my list, and while I do enjoy it, it's not as good as my favourite coconut version (reviewed here) so I likely won't buy it again.

Andalou claims/product details:

Uses a unique 1000 Roses® Complex, rosewater and rose essential oil to hydrate, soothe and tone delicate, dry and sensitive skin
Also includes hyaluronic acid to assist in hydration and promote a plump, glowing complexion
Instantly refreshes and revitalises skin's delicate pH
Balances as pomegranate, rich in tannins and polyphenols, uplifts tone
Moisture-binding humectants, hyaluronic acid and aloe vera help revive for a flawless-looking complexion
Made in the USA with a minimum of 70% certified organic ingredients
Dermatologist tested, certified GMO free, vegan, certified cruelty free, certified gluten free
RRP $19.99 AUD for 178ml, but do shop around (I bought mine for $8)

Verdict

I think this product is fine, but it's not my favourite toner from Andalou and it's not as effective as the coconut version I've linked above so I wouldn't buy it again.

It's a standard fluid toner that comes in a bottle with a pump. The directions say to mist this over your face after cleansing, but I get more benefit from applying it to a cotton pad (I open the bottle and forget the pump to do this: less waste). Reason being, this helps remove that last layer of gunk from my face so it's more effective if I use it like this.

The product smells like roses and while I've never liked that particular scent, it's not strong so I can live with it. It's also a natural scent because the product doesn't contain artificial fragrance, so that's worth mentioning because that ingredient can be irritating to skin.

Do note that I've tried misting this over makeup, and while it does feel soothing and refreshing when used in this way, the spray isn't great for that and I get blotches that upset my makeup, leaving me with little holes in my foundation. So I don't recommend it for that, but I do recommend decanting it into another bottle with a finer mist if that's how you want to use it.

As for efficacy, while it does feel soothing on the skin and it's not drying, it's not as hydrating as the coconut version and it doesn't have the same firming/toning effect either - so although I enjoy using it, it doesn't have enough punch for me personally. It should suit sensitive skin though, so it's one to keep in mind if that's you.

On the claims: yes it soothes but no I don't think it tones well; yes it hydrates a little but not noticeably; no I don't think it promotes a plump, glowing complexion; and yes it refreshes but I don't think it's particularly revitalising.

Overall I think this toner is fine but it's not super effective so I wouldn't buy it again. I do however think it's a good option for sensitive skin, so it's worth testing if you need something very gentle.

Fine.

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