PHYTO PARIS Huile Suprême Rich Smoothing Oil | Review

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My mad love of beauty oils extends to oils specifically intended for use on the hair and scalp, and as a person with naturally curly hair, nourishing high quality oils have long been among my most coveted haircare essentials. PHYTO PARIS Huile Suprême Rich Smoothing Oil is a rich oil that deeply nourishes dry hair, tames frizz and fly-aways, and leaves hair ultra-manageable, soft and shiny.  It can be applied to wet or dry hair, and works beautifully whether used before blow frying or air drying. If you have curly hair, as I do, Huile Suprême defines curls to perfection. It has a light and pleasant scent, but it dissipates soon after application.

Huile Suprême Rich Smoothing Oil is Silicone-free, Paraben-free, sulfate-free and Phthalates-free. 99% botanical formula.

According to Phyto:

A rich beautifying oil that delivers sublime nutrition to dry, impossibly thick hair with a bit of devolumization, leaving it smooth, sleek and totally manageable. 99% natural.

Huile Supreme is a rich, beautifying treatment oil that instantly absorbs into the hair while delivering deep down nutrition. The versatile formula can be used prior to blow drying or as a finishing touch to discipline thick and rebellious hair. Just a few drops creates perfectly defined curls and reduces excess volume. 99% natural, silicone-free formula will turn the most unruly hair into healthier, smoother, shinier, more manageable tresses.

How to use: Start with one pump and rub between hands. Apply more if needed. Distribute evenly concentrating on mid-shafts and ends.

• Pre-Blow dry: Apply to towel-dried hair, comb through and blow dry as normal for additional protection.
•Finishing:Work into the ends of the hair to control frizz, smooth and style.
•Touch-up:Apply a drop to ends throughout the day for a touch of shine as needed. Creates beautiful, perfectly defined curls and reduces excess volume. Do not overuse.

Ingredients: Coco-Caprylate, Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Alcohol Denat, Squalane, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Fragrance, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Lipids, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Flower Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Leaf Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Limonene, Linalool, Coumarin, Geraniol, Tocopherol, Botanical and natural origin.

Overall Assessment:  I love that this is a silicone-free hair oil. and it works so well that it is my most reached-for hair oil. I will definitely buy a replacement bottle as soon as I finish this one.

$40.00 for 3.4 oz. from Phyto, Nordstrom, Sephora, Beauty.com and John Lewis (£26.50) (Affiliate Links).

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Phyto Phytolisse Express Smoothing Mask Review

Over the years I have used many hair products by Phyto, so I thought that I would revisit the brand on my last Sephora visit. One of the things that I found most interesting was the Phytolisse Express Smoothing Mask in large part because I have naturally curly hair that can be dry and can easily become frizzy with little encouragement.

This hair mask was specifically formulated to "tame unruly, frizzy, and rebellious locks" so it seemed like a good choice to antidote my stubborn tresses!

Phyto suggests,
This smoothing mask has a velvety texture to help you achieve perfectly smooth, soft, and supple hair. Get up to 72-hours frizz control, rain or shine, with its fast-acting, silicone-free formula. Rich in pine pulp, this mask effectively straightens and smooths unruly hair. Red and brown algae provide restructuring properties while apricot kernel oil intensely hydrate and nourish the hair fiber for a sleek, silky result.


After using this a few days in a row here are my observations: I applied it at the beginning of my shower and rinsed it out at the very end (about 5 minutes). I noticed that it was a bit hard to rinse out without leaving behind an oily residue, but since I have dry curly hair that didn't bother me since that potentially translates to more moisture. Generally it is very hard to get a brush or a comb through my wet hair without the aid of a leave-in conditioner, or some type of emollient styling/treatment product- so I intentionally avoided this step to see what would happen. Much to my surprise, I was able to brush my hair without any additional help- so the extra slip from this product was definitely helpful in that regard. I let my hair dry naturally, and without any coaxing it fell into nice ringlets, with minimal frizz- but not entirely frizz-free. Phyto claims that this product is intensely hydrating- which may be true for people who don't have dry curly hair, but for me it's not terribly hydrating or moisturizing. In fact my hair feels a little bit dry, and definitely not sleek and silky. While I really love many of the products that Phyto makes this one is a miss for my dry curly hair. Many people swear by this product, but I suspect that their hair is probably less dry and curly than mine. I love the concept, but it just didn't do quite enough for my hair. I would suggest trying it for yourself, but if you have hair like mine I would ask for a sample before buying it.


Suggested use: For fine to medium hair: After shampooing, apply a small amount to damp hair from lengths to ends. Rinse immediately. For thick to coarse hair: After shampooing, apply a small amount to damp hair from lengths to ends. Leave on for 2 to 3 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.


Ingredients: Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Zea Mays (Corn Germ Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol (Derived From Coconut Oil), Glycerin, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol (Derived From Coconut Oil), Water / Aqua, Distearyldimonium Chloride (Derived From Rapeseed Oil) Ceteareth-33 (Derived From Coconut Oil), Isopropyl Alcohol, Ricinoleamidopropyltrimonium Methosulfate (Derived From Castor Oil), Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Stearic Acid, Fragrance, Butylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-70 (Pine Pulp Extract), Alaria Esculenta Extract, Polyquaternium-10 (Derivated From Cellulose), Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Dodium Benzoate, Sodium Salicylate, Xanthan Gum, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Gluten Extract, Polyacrylamide, Tocopherol, c13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Methylisothiazolinone, Phosphoric Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Botanical & Natural Origin.


Formulated without:  Parabens, Sulfates, Synthetic Dyes, Petrochemicals, Phthalates, GMOs, Triclosan 


Overall assessment: While I am a huge fan of Phyto products, this particular product isn't moisturizing enough for my naturally dry curly hair. If your hair is particularly dry and curly ask for a sample and try it out before committing to a full jar. 


6.7 oz. $38.00 at Sephora and Nordstrom

Sephora Birthday Haul- I Went a Little Crazy!!

So admittedly I went a little nuts at Sephora, but I was on a gift card high so I threw caution to the wind! Once I have spent more time with all of these beauties I will begin the task of reviewing them. Stay tuned!

Top (left to right): NARS Gaiety Blush (preliminary review here), NARS Lhasa Single Eyeshadow  (preliminary review here). Bottom (left to right): Fresh Sugar Kisses Mini Lip Duo (reviewed here), LORAC Lips With Benefits in Nick (review forthcoming).

Left to right: Illamasqua Powder Blusher in Katie (review forthcoming), Illamasqua Cream Pigment in Hollow (review forthcoming), Illamasqua Powder Eye Shadow in Wolf (review forthcoming), Illamasqua Powder Eye Shadow in Heroine (review forthcoming).

Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss in Move (review forthcoming).

Left to right: Phytomist Instant Hydrating Conditioner (review forthcoming), Phytolisse Express Smoothing Mask (reviewed here), Phytonectar Ultra Nourishing Shampoo (review forthcoming).