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So I recently received these three products for free from BzzAgent, and this is my second
time receiving a BzzKit in the mail from them and I have to say I was quite excited to try
these products out. How could you not?
Claiming to be a "10 - 1 Multi-tasker repairs,smoothes, boss shine & more".
If you have read any of my other posts regarding shampoos you may see that I have a number one shampoo & conditioner already and there hasn't been anything to come close to beating my all time favourite shampoo & conditioner.
With that being said, let's get to it and see if Pantene's Pro-V Ultimate 10 can take over my #1 choice for hair care.
I always seem to start off by describing the packaging, maybe that's my visual product side coming out but I have to say that the packaging does draw my attention. Myself, when I see the white packaging I automatically think clean and that's probably a good thing when you want to buy shampoo :) It also comes across that if it didn't have Pantene written on it that it could be one of those higher end brands. So that's a plus. Claiming to be getting all these great benefits in one bottle but not having to pay an arm and a leg for higher end branded products.
The information on the bottles are pretty straight forward and it tells the consumer what each product is "suppose" to do and this time unlike my last conditioner review. There's directions LOL :p
For the next part I'm basically just going to take a bottle and review each separately.
* Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 Beauty Boosting Formula BB Shampoo:
"10 Solutions For Flawless Healthy Looking Hair"
1. Repair for rough hair 2. Strength against damage 3. Silky Softness 4. Brilliant Shine
5. Smoothing 6. Moisture 7. Frizz Control 8. Gently Cleaning
9. Manageability 10. Detangling
Firstly the smell of the shampoo is nice. Nothing over powering. Fresh-clean scent with a hint of fruit. My first thought was mango's but I don't think I'm right on that one. Perhaps watermelon like the conditioner? I liked the consistence and the shampoo did product a good lather, hair felt squeaky clean while washing. The smell from the shampoo defiantly didn't stick around after I rinsed my hair out. If I were to rate the shampoo on it's own out of 5, having 5 as being great. I would have to say it's a 3. I could take it or leave it. More reasons to come at the end (after I reviewed the other two and basically my thoughts after I dried my hair)
* Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 Beauty Boosting Formula BB Conditioner:
Also gives all the same 10 solutions for using the conditioner as it did for the shampoo above but it also states the conditioner should be used "with Ultimate 10 BB Shampoo to help block the protein-stripping weakening effects of copper minerals in water"
While using the conditioner it had some promise in making my hair hair feel smooth. There's not a lot I can really say about the conditioner as a stand alone product. The smell was actually more pleasant than the shampoo. It was a different smell all together. Usually if you buy the same brand of shampoo & conditioning duo they smell the same. These two didn't. The conditioner had almost a clear watermelon smell to it. Or whatever it was it smelled good. Didn't last though (smell). Rating the conditioner on it's own I would again give it a 3 out of 5. Nothing exactly standing out.
* Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 BB Creme :
"10 in 1 Beauty Balm For Hair"
"Care + Styling in 1 Simple Step"
1. Repair for rough hair 2. Strength against damage 3. Silky Softness 4. Brilliant Shine
5. Smoothing 6. Moisture 7. Frizz Control 8. Heat Protection
9. Manageability 10. Tamed Fly-Aways
"Inspired by skincare's BB phenomenon, this leave-in formula gives hair a healthy look while preparing it for enhanced styling control and a silky smooth finish."
It can be used on dry or damp hair. In my case I tried it with towel dried damp hair and then blow dried my hair. I was hoping by using this product it would leave my hair super shiny and smooth but after using this creme and in truth all three products together I was a little disappointed. My hair wasn't as shiny as I have seen in the past. It defiantly didn't smooth out my hair as much as I would have liked but maybe in the long run I will see more benefits of using these products.
Rating the BB Creme by itself I would give a pass and say 2 out of 5.
* Overall
I have to say that my first impressions of the new Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 is a fail :(
Did it achieve the following?
(Not sure why but the spacing went all funky after this)
Ratings: 1 Poor - 5 Great
time receiving a BzzKit in the mail from them and I have to say I was quite excited to try
these products out. How could you not?
Claiming to be a "10 - 1 Multi-tasker repairs,smoothes, boss shine & more".
If you have read any of my other posts regarding shampoos you may see that I have a number one shampoo & conditioner already and there hasn't been anything to come close to beating my all time favourite shampoo & conditioner.
With that being said, let's get to it and see if Pantene's Pro-V Ultimate 10 can take over my #1 choice for hair care.
I always seem to start off by describing the packaging, maybe that's my visual product side coming out but I have to say that the packaging does draw my attention. Myself, when I see the white packaging I automatically think clean and that's probably a good thing when you want to buy shampoo :) It also comes across that if it didn't have Pantene written on it that it could be one of those higher end brands. So that's a plus. Claiming to be getting all these great benefits in one bottle but not having to pay an arm and a leg for higher end branded products.
The information on the bottles are pretty straight forward and it tells the consumer what each product is "suppose" to do and this time unlike my last conditioner review. There's directions LOL :p
For the next part I'm basically just going to take a bottle and review each separately.
* Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 Beauty Boosting Formula BB Shampoo:
"10 Solutions For Flawless Healthy Looking Hair"
1. Repair for rough hair 2. Strength against damage 3. Silky Softness 4. Brilliant Shine
5. Smoothing 6. Moisture 7. Frizz Control 8. Gently Cleaning
9. Manageability 10. Detangling
Firstly the smell of the shampoo is nice. Nothing over powering. Fresh-clean scent with a hint of fruit. My first thought was mango's but I don't think I'm right on that one. Perhaps watermelon like the conditioner? I liked the consistence and the shampoo did product a good lather, hair felt squeaky clean while washing. The smell from the shampoo defiantly didn't stick around after I rinsed my hair out. If I were to rate the shampoo on it's own out of 5, having 5 as being great. I would have to say it's a 3. I could take it or leave it. More reasons to come at the end (after I reviewed the other two and basically my thoughts after I dried my hair)
* Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 Beauty Boosting Formula BB Conditioner:
Also gives all the same 10 solutions for using the conditioner as it did for the shampoo above but it also states the conditioner should be used "with Ultimate 10 BB Shampoo to help block the protein-stripping weakening effects of copper minerals in water"
While using the conditioner it had some promise in making my hair hair feel smooth. There's not a lot I can really say about the conditioner as a stand alone product. The smell was actually more pleasant than the shampoo. It was a different smell all together. Usually if you buy the same brand of shampoo & conditioning duo they smell the same. These two didn't. The conditioner had almost a clear watermelon smell to it. Or whatever it was it smelled good. Didn't last though (smell). Rating the conditioner on it's own I would again give it a 3 out of 5. Nothing exactly standing out.
* Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 BB Creme :
"10 in 1 Beauty Balm For Hair"
"Care + Styling in 1 Simple Step"
1. Repair for rough hair 2. Strength against damage 3. Silky Softness 4. Brilliant Shine
5. Smoothing 6. Moisture 7. Frizz Control 8. Heat Protection
9. Manageability 10. Tamed Fly-Aways
"Inspired by skincare's BB phenomenon, this leave-in formula gives hair a healthy look while preparing it for enhanced styling control and a silky smooth finish."
It can be used on dry or damp hair. In my case I tried it with towel dried damp hair and then blow dried my hair. I was hoping by using this product it would leave my hair super shiny and smooth but after using this creme and in truth all three products together I was a little disappointed. My hair wasn't as shiny as I have seen in the past. It defiantly didn't smooth out my hair as much as I would have liked but maybe in the long run I will see more benefits of using these products.
Rating the BB Creme by itself I would give a pass and say 2 out of 5.
* Overall
I have to say that my first impressions of the new Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 is a fail :(
Did it achieve the following?
(Not sure why but the spacing went all funky after this)
- Repair for rough hair - Perhaps. But I have pretty healthy hair so can't judge that one.
- Strength against damage - I do blow dry my hair all the time so if it can protect it. Good.
- Silky Softness - Not as soft as I would of liked.
- Brilliant Shine - Sadly, no :(
- Smoothing - No, didn't see that.
- Moisture - Usually if a shampoo is moisturizing my hair will take forever to dry. Not in this case, so not thinking it was as moisturizing as much as it claims to be?
- Frizz Control - Nope. Had a whole whack of fly aways.
- Gently Cleaning - I'd say yes, just for the fact that your hair does feel like it's getting a good cleaning but not having an over powering smell (but I kinda like that).
- Manageability - Somewhat.
- Detangling - Not amazing but not bad. Still had tangles. Especially in the back/bottom layer of my hair.
Ratings: 1 Poor - 5 Great
Packaging = 5
Fragrance = 3
Price Point = 4. The shampoo & conditioner are reasonably priced but the BB Creme is a bit much.
(Priced locally at a box store & compared to other similar products)
Effectiveness = 2. If it actually helps protect/strengthen in the long run.
So that concludes my review of Pantene's Pro-V Ultimate 10 BB Shampoo, Conditioner, & Creme.
I hope someone out there may find this useful. If anyone is interested in trying these products they are available at a variety of locations but Target is always a good place to shop :)
Coupons can be found here:
#ShineStrong
Like to say thank you to whom ever may have read/visited this post and also a big
thank you to BzzAgent.com, I received these products for free to test from them #GotItFree
