Today’s review is about the ELVIVE SMOOTH INTENSE ANTI FRIZZ SERUM from L’Oreal Paris. It is a 50 ml, small pump bottle priced around $9
The ELVIVE SMOOTH-INTENSE ANTI FRIZZ SERUM is enriched with Argan Oil which is its key ingredient. Loreal claim that it is best even in humid conditions as the results lasts up to 48 hours. Thereby, providing smooth anti-frizz hair.
Ingredients
- 1082081 – Cyclopentasiloxane
- Dimethiconol
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde
- Argania Spinosa Oil / Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Camelina Sativa Oil / Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
- Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Alpha Isomethyl Ionone
- Geraniol
- Butylphenyl Methylpropional
- Citronellol
- BHT
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Amyl Cinnamal
- Parfum / Fragrance (F.I.L.C33517/2).
Aicha’s Experience
On the last trip, I forgot to pack my favourite conditioner. It was extremely cold weather that was making the hair turn frizzy and brittle. And, in the absence of the hair conditioner the situation turned worse. Because, I was very busy in the back to back events. I needed a super comfortable and excellent product for my hair that would make it look super sleek.
Although, I don’t like using new products on an important occasion because you never know which product would react on you. But, as I have tried the Argan oil serum before, I decided to give it a go. Hence, that is how ELVIVE SMOOTH-INTENSE ANTI FRIZZ SERUM became my saviour.
In the supermarket, I spotted ELVIVE SMOOTH – INTENSE ANTI FRIZZ SERUM, plainly lying in one corner of the hair section. As soon as I saw Argan Oil written on it, I purchased the product without going into much detail about it. Because the other serum that I have been using was Argan Oil based that also I forgot to pack. I know too well what wonders Argan oil does.
How to use elvive smooth intense anti frizz serum
On the day of the event, after the washing my hair, I took Elvive Smooth Intense Anti frizz Serum, on my finger tips and applied it on wet hair while combing, as I forgot the conditioner and then applied it again on the dry hair to style it. Because, my hair is already straight, I didn’t have to make much of an effort. And, throughout the party I got compliments. Many people asked if I have straightened my hair!
The consistency of the ELVIVE SMOOTH-INTENSE ANTI FRIZZ SERUM is thinner than ordinary oil, it does not feel like you have applied any serum or oil on your hair which is the best thing about it. However, as my hair is long I have to apply around 3-4 pumps of the product to cover it all over my hair.
I applied Elvive Smooth Intense Anti frizz Serum twice on the day of the event. First in towel dried hair and combed it with fingers. Secondly, in dry hair, and used a plastic comb to untangle it with mild force. I think as a result of which I got extremely good results. Super straight without frizz hair!
How to achieve a wavy look with ELVIVE SMOOTH INTENSE ANTI FRIZZ SERUM
Normally, I just use it on dry hair if I think I got frizzy hair or want a straight hair look. But, if you want a wavy look then it is best to comb ur hair just lightly untangle it and then apply the hair serum on it. Then, dry the hair completely. The combing can be omitted altogether as well.
Overall, it is a very good product for travelling. Especially, if you have straight hair and don’t want to use a straightener to super straight it.
Price
It is about $9- $10 USD in USA and in Pakistan it is for around PKR 1,259 (price may vary)
Packaging
Travel friendly, 50 ml pump bottle
Fragrance
Mildy perfumed
Texture
The texture is oily but not heavy.
Lasting
It lasts as long as you don’t wash the hair
Aicha’s verdict
7/10
Pros:
- Enriched with Argan oil
- Makes the hair frizz free
- Extremely useful in case you forget to use conditioner
- Eliminates the need for straightener ( if you already have straight hair)
- Feels comfortable and lightweight
- Good for styling ( braids and curling)
Cons
- It wont last for more than a month or two (if you use it regularly, in long hair)
- A lot of product is needed for long hair.