Speed Review: The Body Shop Almond Hand & Nail Butter

As a general rule, I like the hand & foot care products from The Body Shop but their Almond Hand & Nail Butter didn't particularly appeal to me and I doubt that I'd have ever tried it if it hadn't been sent to me for review. The tub presentation and "butter" name gave me the expectation that this would have a very rich, almost balm-like formula akin to the brand's popular body butters & leave a greasy layer on skin. However, I was proven wrong and found that this was no exception to my enjoyment of The Body Shop's hand & foot care products.

From an aesthetic point of view, I quite liked the packaging but it will come as no surprise that I'd have preferred the functionality of a tube.

I was surprised that the texture of The Body Shop Almond Hand & Nail Butter was relatively lightweight, similar to a lotion. Despite this, the formula feels nourishing (like a lotion that's been enriched with oils) thanks to a blend of ingredients including sweet almond & soya oils and shea butter. In fact, the formula reminded me slightly of The Sanctuary Spa 5 Day Moisture Creamy Body Oil (reviewed here). As such, a little goes a long way and I feel that the 100ml tub will last a long time, making this good value for money at £12.

The slip afforded by the oily texture meant that it lent itself well to massaging into the cuticles. It was easily absorbed and whilst you can feel a light residue on skin, it's not overly greasy or sticky (I found it bearable & I hate to feel a greasy residue on my hands). I wouldn't say that this is one to reserve purely for nighttime use, which I'd originally anticipated might be the case.

As the name suggests, it has an almond fragrance but I didn't find it to be overpowering.

Following application, my hands were left looking hydrated and feeling soft & conditioned.

I was pleasantly surprised by The Body Shop Almond Hand & Nail Butter and would recommend it. 

Speed Review: Odylique Tea Tree & Herb Shampoo

Today's review is of Odylique Tea Tree & Herb Shampoo which the company describes as a natural clarifying shampoo made with organic coconut oil, herbs including rosemary, and antibacterial & antifungal organic tea tree oil. The company states that it is aimed at those with normal or greasy hair and helps to treat flaky scalps, leaving hair soft & shiny. It is 100% natural, 70% organic and vegan friendly.

Odylique Tea Tree & Herb Shampoo appealed to me because although I don't have greasy hair or a flaky scalp, I do have fine hair & a sensitive scalp so I like to use gentle hair care products. I found it interesting that there is no need to use a separate conditioner and I was intrigued to see if it would add volume to my fine hair. Plus, I'm always looking for ways to speed up my routine & I figured that skipping a step would help!

Whilst the design of the packaging isn't offensive, the bland colours aren't the most exciting and I doubt that it would appeal to me if I saw the bottle on a shop shelf. That said, I appreciated the functionality of the pump dispenser, which lends itself particularly well to allowing controlled dispensing of the lightweight formula- more shampoo packaging should incorporate this!

I loved that the ingredients are listed in both the traditional scientific terms as well as "in plain English". It gives the impression that the brand has nothing to hide and reiterates the natural ethos. What's more, I liked that it includes a "best before" date. The directions were clear & easy to follow, which I feel is important given that this shampoo is intended to be used alone rather than followed with a conditioner.

Odylique Tea Tree & Herb Shampoo has one of the most liquid textures I've come across in a shampoo and as such, I felt as though I needed to use a lot of product even though the SLS free formula produced a generous lather. This didn't particularly bother me given that the shampoo is intended to be used alone, thereby making savings on buying a separate conditioner.

Unsurprisingly, it has a strong tea tree scent and whilst I personally don't mind the scent of tea tree, I do find it to be rather medicinal and therefore, the shampoo didn't feel particularly indulgent to use.

Following the directions, I left the shampoo on my hair for 2-3 minutes (which wasn't inconvenient as I simply carried on with the rest of my shower routine) before rinsing it out. It felt as though the majority of the shampoo had "absorbed" into my hair and it didn't take long to rinse away the remaining residue. My hair was left feeling squeaky clean & fresh.

I was concerned that, having forgone conditioner, my hair would have more tangles than I'm accustomed to but I was pleasantly surprised to note that it didn't.

Once my hair had been dried & styled, I was highly impressed by how soft, smooth & shiny my hair was. It was manageable, with healthy movement & body. It wasn't weighted down and I even felt that it looked thicker & fuller. My sensitive scalp wasn't irritated and I couldn't detect the tea tree scent in my hair.

I didn't expect to be wowed by Odylique Tea Tree & Herb Shampoo but I'm highly impressed with the results. The shampoo only method won't be for everyone but if you have fine hair, I'd recommend checking this out.

Odylique Tea Tree & Herb Shampoo costs £12 for 200ml.

Speed Review: Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator

As a general rule, I tend to prefer chemical exfoliants to physical ones but I've recently been trialling Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator and wanted to share my thoughts.

Caudalie claim that Deep Cleansing Exfoliator purifies & refines to give clear, smooth & radiant skin without drying it out.

On first impressions, I liked the packaging which is aesthetically pleasing thanks to the use of green & white. It clearly communicates what the product is, the fact that it's suited to all skin types and that it's free from "nasties" such as parabens, SLS and phthalates. The directions were clear and easy to follow and I liked that they only recommend using the product twice a week as I find that many companies promote over-exfoliating, which can aggravate skin & cause excess oil production. The relatively small 60ml size didn't bother me as I'd rather use up a small tube than have a larger one expire before I could use it all when only exfoliating once or twice a week. I appreciated the functionality of the tube with flip top lid, which makes it easy to control how much product is dispensed.

Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator has a cream texture with a high concentration of exfoliating micro granules, which make for a satisfyingly abrasive scrub which nonetheless, didn't feel harsh. For me, a major downside is the inclusion of polyethylene within the formula as the use of plastic beads isn't environmentally friendly.

I found the formula easy to apply to skin. It doesn't lather and there's no discernible scent. I noticed a slight tingling sensation during use which was similar to the feeling of using products containing menthol (which this does, in fact, contain) This left my skin feeling wonderfully fresh but I don't feel that it would be a good choice for those with sensitive skin.

Owing to the micro granules within the formula, I found that it took a little effort to remove every last trace. After rinsing, my skin felt deeply cleaned and as such, I feel that this product is appropriately named.

Whilst I enjoyed the usage of Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator, I wasn't wowed by the results and didn't notice much difference to my skin's texture following use. In particular, some small dry patches were still present and I didn't notice any improvement to radiance or skin tone. As such, I'd be unlikely to repurchase it especially considering the relatively high price point of £18 for 60ml.

Speed Review: Sanctuary Spa 5 Day Moisture Creamy Body Oil

I'm lazy when it comes to moisturising my body and tend to reach for products which are quick & easy to use such as in-shower body moisturisers, oils and spray body lotions. As such, when I was sent a sample of Sanctuary Spa 5 Day Moisture Creamy Body Oil, I was intrigued to try it out not least because it claims to leave skin feeling soft, supple and nourished for up to 5 days.

The packaging isn't the most exciting but the cream & orange colour scheme is in keeping with the Sanctuary branding. I'd have preferred if the plastic bottle were transparent to enable me to tell how much product was remaining, although if you hold it up to the light, it's possible to get a rough idea. Equally, I'd have preferred the convenience of a pump as I found it a little difficult to control how much was dispensed from the flip top lid. The directions were easy to follow.

I was surprised at the texture- when initially released, it is a relatively thick milk texture, hence the creamy name. Upon application, it instantly turns to an oil texture and is easily absorbed into skin. The slight residue which is left on skin isn't overly greasy but is best described as akin to a dry oil, leaving a radiant sheen to skin. If you don't like to feel residue on your skin, this product won't be for you.

It has the signature Sanctuary Spa scent & this lingers on the skin following initial application.  I'm personally not a fan of this popular signature scent so I'd prefer if the scent were more indulgent e.g. incorporating aromatherapy benefits.

Skin is left feeling wonderfully soft, smooth & nourished. I opted to apply it to damp skin to lock in extra moisture but nonetheless, I don't feel that Sanctuary Spa 5 Day Moisture Creamy Body Oil offers 5 days of moisture (bear in mind that the claims only state "up to")- certainly not in the winter at least. That said, the moisturising benefits are noticeably long-lasting.

I felt as though I went through the bottle fairly quickly so I wouldn't want to spend a lot on this product. However, at £7 for 250ml, I feel that Sanctuary Spa 5 Day Moisture Creamy Body Oil is fairly priced.

Speed Review: Lavera Repair & Care Intense Treatment (for hair)

Regular readers will be familiar with my Sunday pampering routine, when I like to indulge with hair & face masks. I recently tried the Lavera Repair & Care Intense Treatment (for hair) and wanted to share my thoughts, not least because I never would have tried this product had it not been sent to me for review.

Lavera Repair & Care Intense Treatment is described as a deeply nourishing & repairing hair mask that is enriched with rose and plant keratin to replenish & hydrate dry and damaged hair. It is silicone free and suitable for vegans.

Whilst the mask includes good quality ingredients such as avocado and macadamia oils along with oat, peach & sweet almond extracts, the dated packaging means that it wouldn't appeal to me if I saw it on a shop shelf.

That said, I appreciated the functionality of the tube dispenser, which allows the rich cream formula to be dispensed in a controlled manner. The directions were clear & easy to follow and I liked the convenience afforded by the fact that the mask gets to work in just 3 minutes. Despite the rich texture, I found it easy to work the mask into my hair. A little goes a long way.

Given the inclusion of rose within the formula, I had anticipated a strong, feminine fragrance. In all honesty, I felt that the mask smelt like baby wipes! It wasn't an offensive fragrance but nor was it particularly indulgent. Regardless, I couldn't notice the scent in my hair once it had been dried & styled.

After three minutes, I found the rinsability of the mask to be average.

Following use, I was highly impressed with the results of Lavera Repair & Care Intense Treatment. Whilst I try to ignore preconceptions when trialling products, I really hadn't expected to like this mask (largely down to the dated, worthy packaging- which shows that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover!) and didn't expect it to be particularly results driven. My hair was left looking smoothed and healthy. It felt wonderfully soft but was manageable & easy to style. Whilst I didn't notice any improvement in shine, my fine hair wasn't weighed down.

At just £5.91 for 125ml, I feel that Lavera Repair & Care Intense Treatment is a reasonably priced way to treat hair and I'd recommend checking it out.

Speed Review: L'Occitane Amande (Almond) Delicious Hands

When I did a friend's makeup recently, she gave me L'Occitane Amande Delicious Hands as a token gift to say, "thank you".

On first impressions, I liked the packaging which has a vintage French feel to it thanks to the use of font and pale sage green colour. The 30ml metallic tube with screw top is travel friendly and functional for use.

The smooth, lightweight lotion texture was easily absorbed, leaving zero greasy residue. Despite having a light texture, the high quality nourishing ingredients such as shea butter and coconut & almond oils mean that a little goes a long way.

The soft, powdery & milky scent with a subtle hint of almond was both nostalgic & comforting. It smelt fresh and wasn't overpowering, lingering delicately on hands following use.

Immediately following application, my hands were left looking and feeling hydrated. They felt soft but didn't have the velvety smoothness which comes with using a hand cream containing dimethicone (which is a good thing!). Whilst my hands felt soft for some time following use, the feeling of hydration and nourishment wasn't particularly long-lasting. Nonetheless, I was happy with the trade off of having to reapply more frequently for the benefit of the cream not leaving a greasy residue.

L'Occitane Amande Delicious Hands costs £8 for 30ml.

Speed Review: Inecto Deliciously Rich Coconut Bath & Shower Cream

Before a recent holiday, I picked up a tube of Inecto Deliciously Rich Coconut Bath & Shower Cream, having been advised that it's known as an effective mosquito repellent. Whilst I can't comment on whether or not it proved effective (as I layered other anti-mosquito products with it), I wanted to share my thoughts on the product as a shower cream.

The packaging is in keeping with the wallet friendly price tag but isn't offensive. I liked that the key ingredient & scent is clearly communicated through the packaging's design.

Whilst the tube packaging is relatively functional, I'd have preferred the convenience of a flip top lid over the screw top. A pump dispenser would be even better owing to the texture of the shower cream. It is a lightweight milk with a fairly liquid consistency which meant that I found it a little difficult to control how much was dispensed, resulting in some wastage.

The inclusion of SLS within the formula meant that I was able to work the shower cream into a rich and creamy lather.

I found the coconut fragrance to be pleasant and not sickly sweet or overly synthetic. I couldn't detect the scent on my skin after my shower.

Despite the company's claims that the formula is moisturising, I needed to moisturise my skin following use.

Inecto Deliciously Rich Coconut Bath & Shower Cream costs £1.99 for 250ml which I feel is a fair price.

Speed Review: Lee Stafford Fat Flexible Hold Hairspray

It's been quite some time since I last reviewed a hair styling product here on Skin Deep so it seemed timely that today's review is of Lee Stafford Fat Flexible Hold Hairspray.

I've been using the cult L'Oreal Elvive Hairspray for as long as I can remember & I've repurchased it time & time again. Nonetheless, the bright pink packaging of Lee Stafford Fat Flexible Hold Hairspray would stand out if I saw it on a shop shelf. It's unashamedly girlie & in keeping with the drugstore branding.

The directions are clear and easy to follow. What's more, I appreciated the "stylist's tip" which recommends tipping hair upside down when applying for added volume- this really works!

The spray was delivered in a fine mist which was easy to control and didn't wet hair.

Lee Stafford Fat Flexible Hold Hairspray boasts the brand's sweet signature scent, which I'm not personally a fan of. Thankfully, I was only able to detect the scent during application and it didn't bother me once it had been applied as my hair simply smelt fresh.

Initially, it was possible to feel a light residue of the product in my hair but it wasn't sticky, crunchy or uncomfortable. This disappeared after brushing. I'd describe it as adding light hold to styles and I also noticed that it helped to tame frizz & flyaways.

Lee Stafford Fat Flexible Hold Hairspray is described by the company as a lightweight, non-sticky, non-gunky hairspray with Style Memory to hold style in place without sacrificing natural movement & bounce, for hair that still looks & feels like hair! I feel that it delivers on the claims and would recommend checking it out. That said, I feel that at £6.49 for 200ml it's slightly overpriced & I'd advise waiting until it's on offer (which the brand often is) to pick it up.

Speed Review: Charles Worthington Salon At Home Thicker & Fuller Shampoo & Conditioner

I was recently impressed after trying the Charles Worthington Salon At Home Strength & Repair Longer & Stronger Hair Masque (read my review here) so decided to try out a couple of other products from the range, namely the Charles Worthington Salon At Home Thicker & Fuller Shampoo and accompanying Conditioner.

The Thicker & Fuller sub-range is designed as a three step regime to make fine hair feel thicker in just one week. The three steps include a shampoo and conditioner to provide daily results after each wash, whilst a scalp tonic is designed to improve hair's strength at the root over time, for a thicker & fuller looking head of hair. The claims appealed to me because I have fine hair but I opted to only try the shampoo and conditioner as I'm already committed to the scalp care products from La Biosthetique.

On first impressions, I liked the packaging. Despite being a drugstore brand, the packaging didn't look cheap and gave the impression of the products being at the higher end of drugstore brands. I liked that it clearly communicated the hair type that the products are aimed at, making it easy to choose from the crowded drugstore shelves. The directions were clear & easy to follow. The tube presentation with flip top lid meant that the packaging was functional for use and what's more, I liked that the shampoo and conditioner were easy to tell apart when in the shower.

But what about the usage?

Charles Worthington Salon At Home Thicker & Fuller Shampoo
Charles Worthington Salon At Home Thicker & Fuller Shampoo is described as a cleansing & nourishing shampoo enriched with encapsulated Vitamin E beads to care for the scalp, improve thickness to the touch and reduce breakage for hair that feels soft, manageable and youthful.

The Shampoo has a clear gel texture and contains a light concentration of the small Vitamin E capsules, which reminded me of bath pearls (do they still make those?!). It produced a generous lather and as such, a little goes a long way. It has a sweet scent which I didn't find offensive or sickly. As a shampoo, it inherently rinsed out easily.

Charles Worthington Salon At Home Thicker & Fuller Conditioner
Charles Worthington Salon At Home Thicker & Fuller Conditioner is described as a lightweight yet moisture rich conditioner which is enriched with keratin to, like the shampoo, improve thickness to the touch & reduce breakage for hair that feels soft, manageable and youthful.

Given that the products are aimed at those with normal to fine hair, I was surprised that the conditioner was richer in texture than I expected. I'd describe it as a gel cream. I found it easy to work through my hair and noted that a little goes a long way.
The scent was much more fragrant than that of the shampoo. The sweet, sensual floral scent reminded me of a perfume.
Despite the relatively rich texture, I found the conditioner easy to rinse out.


Following use, my hair was left feeling wonderfully soft. Whilst I didn't notice any more shine than usual, it looked smooth. In terms of appearance, I didn't notice any thickening benefits although it felt fuller to the touch. What's more, my fine hair wasn't weighed down. It was manageable & easy to style.

The scent didn't linger following use but my hair was simply left smelling fresh & clean.

I feel that the Charles Worthington Salon At Home Thicker & Fuller Shampoo and Conditioner offer good value for money at £6.99 for 250ml each (particularly when you consider that they're often on offer). I'm not totally convinced that they deliver on the claims because I noticed softening & smoothing benefits over thickening or volumising results but nonetheless, I enjoyed using them.

Speed Review: Korres Sunflower & Mountain Tea Repairing Hair Mask

I've been impressed with the Korres hair care I've tried previously so when I came to treat my hair this week, as I do every Sunday, I decided to try Korres Sunflower and Mountain Tea Repairing Hair Mask. The hair mask is designed as a repairing hair mask for coloured hair and whilst I don't dye my hair, I was excited to try the mask regardless.

As the name suggests, Korres Sunflower & Mountain Tea Repairing Hair Mask contains sunflower & mountain tea which are rich in polyphenols to protect hair colour & sheen from frequent shampooing, styling & sun exposure. It's described as a deeply moisturising & repairing mask and as such, I was a little concerned that it might weigh down my fine hair.

On first impressions, I liked the relatively minimalist packaging. It is aesthetically pleasing and I appreciated the functionality of the tube presentation. I liked that the packaging has a "use by" date and what's more, the directions are clear & easy to follow.

Korres Sunflower & Mountain Tea Repairing Hair Mask has a smooth cream texture and I found it easy to work through my hair. I loved the comforting milky scent which had a delicate hint of floral fragrance as well. Once my hair had been dried & styled, it simply smelt fresh & clean.

I appreciated the convenience of the mask which requires the low time commitment of just 3-5 minutes. It was easy to rinse out.

Following use, my hair was left smooth, soft, shiny & manageable but not weighed down. I can't comment on its colour caring properties but overall, I was impressed.

I feel that the price tag of £15 for 125ml is fair and would recommend Korres Sunflower & Mountain Tea Repairing Hair Mask.

Speed Review: Avene Gentle Purifying Scrub

As a general rule, I tend to prefer chemical exfoliators over physical scrubs when it comes to facial skincare but I recently tried Avene Gentle Purifying Scrub and wanted to share my thoughts.

Avene describes Gentle Purifying Scrub as containing exfoliating micro-beads for a gentle yet effective scrub & a "keratoregulating agent" which stimulates skin cell renewal.

Presented inside a box featuring the signature Avene branding & clear yet thorough descriptions of the product along with a "use by" date which I appreciated, Avene Gentle Purifying Scrub is packaged in a functional tube which I found aesthetically pleasing thanks to the pale pink colour & matte finish. The directions were clear & easy to follow.

Avene Gentle Purifying Scrub has a thick gel texture with a high concentration of red and clear micro-beads. It was easy to apply over skin and the scrub felt gentle. I noticed a delicate floral fragrance. It didn't lather but rinsed away easily.

Following use, my skin's texture looked refined. I needed to moisturise following use but as with any exfoliation, I felt that my moisturiser absorbed more readily.

The relatively small size of this product may make some people feel that they are losing out but it didn't bother me. For one thing, I don't feel that people should over-exfoliate their skin (although many do), particularly those with sensitive skin, which this product is specifically targeted towards. This, together with the fact that the product is paraben free could mean that a larger product wasn't finished before the "use by" date, resulting in wastage. What's more, the 50ml size is travel friendly.

I'd agree with the claims that Avene Gentle Purifying Scrub provides a gentle yet effective exfoliation. I feel that it would be a good choice for those with normal to dry skin but the physical exfoliating granules means that I wouldn't recommend it for those with active breakouts.

I feel that Avene Gentle Purifying Scrub is reasonably priced at £10 for 50ml.

Speed Review: B. Pure Sensitive Micellar Cleansing Wipes

Whilst I recognise their convenience, I'm not the biggest fan of cleansing wipes because I simply don't feel that they offer a sufficiently effective cleanse. I usually advise people to use a cleansing water in place of wipes when they need a quick method of cleansing that's a step up from wipes. However, brands have recently started offering Micellar Cleansing Wipes which combine the best of both and I was intrigued to see if they'd be any better than standard wipes. I picked up the B. Pure Sensitive Micellar Cleansing Wipes recently when they were on 2 for 1 offer in Superdrug. The wipes are designed to cleanse, tone, refresh & soothe thanks to the inclusion of witch hazel, vitamin E, aloe & cucumber extracts.

On first impressions, I liked the packaging. I appreciated that the pack has a clip fastening to prevent the wipes drying out and what's more, I liked that it was easy to pull out one wipe at a time as they're not folded in a concertina effect. The packaging states that the wipes are alcohol free and suitable for those with sensitive skin, as well as being vegetarian & vegan friendly.

The wipes themselves are made of textured fabric but weren't rough & in fact, felt very soft on my skin (softer than the basic cotton wool I use with cleansing waters). I didn't notice any exfoliating effects (& the packaging doesn't claim this as a benefit). Despite not being overly saturated with solution, I found that the wipes were easy to glide over my skin smoothly and felt refreshing to use, in the same way that cleansing waters are. B. Pure Sensitive Micellar Cleansing Wipes are fragrance free.

As they're not particularly saturated with solution, I was cynical as to whether the wipes would live up to the claims that they provide "effective gentle cleansing" & that they "dissolve makeup". As such, I was both pleasantly surprised & highly impressed to note how effectively they removed surface makeup, including long-wearing formulas which I usually need to remove with oils.

Following use, I couldn't detect any residue from the wipes on my skin & I needed to moisturise.

I almost can't believe that B. Pure Sensitive Micellar Cleansing Wipes cost just £1 for a pack of 25 wipes. I feel that they offer fantastic value for money and would recommend checking them out.

Speed Review: La Roche Posay Cicaplast Mains

La Roche Posay's reasonably priced yet effective skincare is amongst my favourites and most repurchased. As such, I was keen to try beauty blogger favourite, La Roche Posay Cicaplast Mains which is a barrier repairing cream for dry & damaged hands.

The white & blue packaging is slightly clinical but instantly recognisable as La Roche Posay. I appreciated the inclusion of a "use-by" date on both the outer box and the tube inside (which reflects the design of the box). The 50ml tube with flip top dispenser is functional as well as being travel friendly.

When I came to use La Roche Posay Cicaplast Mains, I was surprised at the texture which is unlike any hand care product I've tried. The silicone-y gel reminded me of a primer. It had no discernible scent, was instantly absorbed and left hands feeling soft & velvety smooth but with no greasy residue.

Immediately following use, hands felt conditioned and soothed. That said, the feeling didn't last for a particularly long time. It isn't the most nourishing hand cream I've tried and as such, despite the fact that a little goes a long way, it needs to be regularly reapplied.  However, it does feel as though it creates a barrier to skin, preventing moisture loss so I feel that it would be a good choice for those who spend a lot of time outdoors in the cold, for example.

At £6.50 for 50ml, I feel that La Roche Posay Cicaplast Mains offers good value for money but it's worth bearing the unusual texture in mind before purchasing as I don't think it'd be to everyone's liking.

Speed Review: DHC Scalp Care Shampoo

Regular readers will know that Japanese brand, DHC make my all-time favourite cleanser so I'm always keen to try out products from their range. I'd never previously tried a hair care product from DHC but recently tried out the Scalp Care Shampoo.

DHC Scalp Care Shampoo is designed to fight dull, greasy hair where it starts- the scalp. It is described as a daily purifying shampoo to help sweep away excess sebum with algae extract and liquorice to soothe flakiness. It contains collagen, olive oil & eucalyptus to moisturise & condition.

On first impressions, the packaging didn't particularly appeal to me although the minimalist design is in keeping with the DHC branding. The large, plain white plastic bottle reminded me of the packaging of trade products. That said, I appreciated the functionality of the pump dispenser and the clear directions.

DHC Scalp Care Shampoo has a thick, pearlised gel consistency. It produces a generous lather meaning that a little goes a long way & as such, the large bottle will last for a long time even with frequent use.

I loved the fresh, citrus & green tea fragrance. I thought that I could detect grapefruit (which I love) and found the scent to be uplifting & awakening. Once my hair had been dried & styled, I couldn't detect the scent which was possibly owing to it being masked by my conditioner.

During use, DHC Scalp Care Shampoo produces a tingling, cooling sensation on the scalp which felt soothing (although I wouldn't want to get any of the product in my eyes!). I've never tried a shampoo like it but I enjoyed the usage both owing to this and the scent. As a shampoo, it was inherently easy to rinse out.

Following use, I noticed that my hair was more tangled than usual. However, the main downside for me was that DHC Scalp Care Shampoo irritated my sensitive scalp & I had to discontinue use, which was particularly disappointing given the product name. The results reminded me of cheap "anti-dandruff" shampoos such as Head & Shoulders which work by exfoliating the scalp. Despite the affordable £13.50 for 550ml price tag & even though I enjoyed DHC Scalp Care Shampoo during the "usage" stage, I wouldn't repurchase.