These aren't a completely new launch, but they arrived to our stands a couple of months ago. The formula feels so pleasant at application and the applicator is pointed, so it's easy to be precise with these. It takes about a minute to dry and then I don't feel these on the lips (most of the time). They don't feel drying to me and are very lightweight. As is usual for Revlon matte lip products these last well on the lips. Shade range is a bit meh to me, especially compared to the awesome Suede Ink one, but in selection here we have a warm, neutral and cool nude, a classic magenta and two reds, a warm and a cool one. I started to mix these, so I get the shade that I want and I've also started using them as liquid blushes because they have a great staying power.

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I mentioned this shade in a favourites post while back. It's my fifth shade of these, which I mostly got because they are the cheapest blushes you can get, but as always Essence's blushes are great quality despite the low price and no matter how many repackagings they do. 40 Strawberry Flush is my favourite in the bunch, as it's an excellent peachy pink shade that doesn't pull too orange-peach on my pale neutral skin tone. This is another great shade. It's a baby doll pink with lots of silver shimmer/frost, so it's a mix between a highlighter and blush, a blushlighter if you wish. It's the most glowy in the selection I got and given how light it is, it's perhaps best suited only for very light skin tones, as if you want to apply a lot of it to give off more pigment, the amount of shimmer will be too much. Formula is creamier than 40 Strawberry Flush, which is the driest, least smooth in the bunch - but so pretty on the cheeks nonetheless. Shade 60, which is matte, has the same creamy formula as 50 Pink Pop.

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I didn't expect much from this, as I just grabbed something cheap quickly and barely checked even if the shade is ok. I ended up using it a lot in the two months since I got it and I frequently use it also instead of foundation when I'm in a hurry. It's got a good medium, buildable level of coverage, a natural finish that doesn't turn too matte on me in time and it blends easily on a larger area. It reminds me of the discontinued Essence Camouflage + Healthy Glow formula. 10 Light Honey is a good match for my pale skin.

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I have this formula in the bottle from maybe two packaging changes back (label changes to be fair) and this formula feels about the same. My old bottle is several years old, so can't claim it's really the same formula, but I tested them side by side and they apply and look very alike, so you can check the old review, or watch the new video review for before/after pics. This formula is runnier and lighter than the Combination/Oily skin, but the coverage is very similar, maybe a touch lighter, but both are at least medium coverage formulas and buildable. Of the two this one is more suited for my dry skin, but none are particularly hydrating and both end up very matte one me. It's less heavy-looking on my skin than O/C version, but my skin needs something more moisturising. It's a long wearing formula that lasts all day one me - which is a normal thing when it comes to matte foundations on my dry skin that gets no oil during the day. Neither of the foundations feel drying to me, but this one ends up looking nicer in the mirror at the end of the day, though I found the Combination/Oily photographs better. Shade 110 is a good pale shade with a cool undertone.

I had this foundation before they added a pump, so quite a while ago and I think it's still the same. It's a thick, high coverage formula that is very matte. It still has that same smell I remember from years ago, something like a floral-powdery scented paint, which is different than the Normal/Dry version. On my skin this is too flat matte and I don't like how it looks in the area around my mouth, but this is obviously not a formula for me. I used this when my skin was oilier and it kept the face matte a long time.

I have a couple of other Revlon blush shades, one of which is a big favourite of mine, however, currently our stands here only carry these two shades. 001 Oh Baby! Pink is not a pink on me. It swatches a very pale pink, similar to Benefits Dandelion, but on my cheeks the pink tone disappears and this is an apricot-peach shade. Pigmentation only appears weak due to the lightness of the shade, but the formula is a soft and buttery, so the brush picks up product well. 003 Mauvelous is a basic pink shade, although it looks a bit subdued in the pan. I get a lot of pigment on the brush with a light touch on the pan and though the formula is also nicely soft and buttery, due to strong pigmentation, it can be hard to blend out on my cheeks, as it deposits most of the pigment where you first place the brush. Both of the shades are matte. These last great on the cheeks and Revlon still has one of the best blush formulas I've tried, though I wish they used their Skin Lights bronzer formula and made blushes too.

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Four out of five shades that are sold in Slovenia (and Croatia). These are some of the most long lasting lip liners I've tried, but can be tricky to work with because the formula isn't quite as smooth when it's cold and the tip tends to snap, like it often does at such twist up lip liners. I use Essence's cheap lip liners most of the time, so I'm almost not used to seeing a lip liner that actually lasts past a couple of hours, but these are typical for a Revlon lip product actually long wearing, they don't wipe off or smudge. Formula is thicker than average lip liners and it's not as easy to apply them all over the lips, but they work well for drawing a line, they just occasionally snap - Revlon added a sharpener in the back to making the tip sharp again.

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I have an old review of this in a shade that fits me 00A and in the old bottle that had an ombre black design. This shade is much too dark for me, I felt embarrassed even to test it for a minute in case someone walked in and saw me with this on the face, but I see the formula is still the same, so my old review stands. It's a thick, creamy foundation that needs to be blended quickly or at least have something moisturising under it to assist blending. Coverage is medium and the finish a nice satin one. Due to the thickness of the formula is disguises the pores a bit, but don't expect miracles. I didn't wear this long enough to see if my dry skin can still deal with it, but one of the reasons I didn't repurchase is because my skin currently craves more moisturising, dewy formulas.

One of Milani's baked formulas which as always feels great quality. It blends smoothly and looks good on the skin with very tiny shimmer that adds a subtle glow with no visible glitter particles (though I haven't checked on direct sunlight). I'm not sure how I feel about this shade. I don't wear bronzers, it's not my thing. This shade is quite light, suitable for a skin tone in my depth, so the lightest shades of foundation, but it's yellow toned. I feel that for my skin tone I need more red in it to make it look more natural - I haven't asked for anyone's opinion yet if this shade looks off on me. It's definitely not suitable for a contour shade and it's too warm-yellow for a blush shade on me, but those with warmer skin tones might find it more useful for that and those with deeper skin tones may find it works as a subtle highlighter. It's numbered 09, which you might assume is the darkest of the three available (on their website), but this is a light shade.

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I have a few of these, a couple of minis and the scented Flora version. I've reviewed the Original formula plenty of times and I consider it a great setting spray plus it has 2% niacinamide. This is the first time I'm trying the other two Matte and Dewy versions - I'll just say it: they all do the same on me. I tried Dewy most, mostly over matte foundations so I could see if it creates a glow and on my dry skin, it doesn't. It also doesn't help the dewy finish of hydrating foundations last longer. It's harder for me to review the Matte version, as foundations become matte on me anyway and I don't get oily during the day, I don't know if this help against oiliness as well. It has fine charcoal particles, so you have to shake it before use, but the me it feels the same as the other two. I thought I might feel tightness because of the oil absorbing particles, but my skin feels comfortable with all of these. All prolong the staying power of make and their claim they make the makeup waterproof is ˇpossibly true, as I find when I spray these over the makeup (specifically matte foundations), they are harder to remove with micellar water (but I didn't do any tests with water). My other bottles don't have the best spray and that was my main complaint about these that the atomiser sprays occasional too big drops, but all three of these have a much improved spray. The mist is super fine now, which bumps them up on my list to the top or maybe second after Revlon's Lock.

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There are three such sets, the other two are Set Perfection Duo (Miracle 2-in1 powder puff + 242 kitten paw concealer brush) and a Set Mini Travel Duo (Miracle Complexion Sponge + 200 Mini Expert Face Brush). I'm already a fan of the sponge, which I use all the time for blending foundation and I've praised it many times before. The brush is new to me. I have several old RT brushes, back from their beginnings and this one is kind of a bigger, fluffier version of their foundation brush from the discontinued Core Collection set (with gold handles). It's described as an oversized multi-tasking brush for liquids, creams and powders. It's fluffy and very soft, which I more equate with a typical powder brush, but I've tried it for blending foundation too. It does it quickly, faster than the sponge, but doesn't look as blended into the skin as with a brush, though with more buffing it looks good. However, you don't get as much coverage as with a sponge. As a powder brush it's good and does the job of depositing a thin veil of powder.

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The treatment was designed to be used after removing what they call "semi-permanent manicure", which they probably meant gel nails when the nails need some extra care. It's described as a 10 in 1: a base coat - repair treatment - regenerating treatment - nourishing care - strengthening care - brightening treatment - protection - filler - increasing volume - smoothing. It has hibiscus extract, buckwheat extract, AHA, vitamin C and panthenol. It helps the nails grow stronger, healthier and prevent stains and yellowing of the nails. On the nails it's a clear (shiny) nail polish. My nails are healthy and strong, so I can't review this in a sense whether it does what it promises.

A treatment for sensitive, weak nails. They promise the nails will improve with an application of 1-2 coats a day in 14 days. It has hibiscus, raspberry extract, vitamin E, panthenol and buckwheat extract. It regenerates the nails, strengthens them, promotes healthy growth, maintains hydration levels and prevents stains and discoloration. Like the pink version it's clear on the nails.

A clear nail polish for nails that tend to peel. It has a calcium multimineral complex and keratin for stronger, healthier nails, as well as avocado oil for nourishment. It has an anti-yellow effect. I tried it on my aged mint green manicure that turned yellow-ish and there was a subtle difference. My nails haven't been yellow recently, so I could say if the purple hue is strong enough to counteract strong yellow.

A sublimating clear nail polish with soft pink hue that gives a luminous finish while reviving the natural colour of the nails. It's meant to be used on its own. One layer just looks like a regular clear nail polish, while adding more makes the pink/peach part of the nail more pink.

A nail polish that promises a 10 day wear, which when it comes to my nails, is average, as I have hard nails and nail polishes don't crack/chip quickly. I got two colours that look a bit different in the bottle, 21 is a pearly white and 580 a pearly off white pink, but they end up looking exactly the same on the nails. I applied both side by side on my nails and I cannot tell them apart. Both are pearly or frost white. One coat is sheer or semi-opaque, while the second and third are almost fully opaque.

I saw this in one of very rare monthly favourites post where it was praised as a mask that makes a visible difference in the skin. People mention it tightens pores, deeply cleanses and brightens the skin. I find it's nothing special. Maybe I'm less impressed because I have Glam Glow Supermud, but this is just a basic clay mask. It sucks the oils from the skin and pores, you see the black dots when it dried just as at any clay mask and when you wash it off, the skin looks more clean, fresh and brighter, but pores look the same. I've never found any of such masks reducing blackheads on me, but I use them when my skin is breaking out, as they help dry/heal the blemishes faster. However, I tried this one for the first time just as a "volcano" was brewing on my skin and it did nothing to stop it. Glam Glow is better and it has added AHAs (L'Oreal's is better too, but I don't know if they still sell those in a square pot with a green cap). This is just a travel size version.

A repurchase. This is my favourite cleansing oil aside from the Hada Labo one, though I prefer this one because it's easier to repurchase it. Formula is thin, so it doesn’t emulsify much, but it removes all impurities and makeup. It washes off completely and doesn't irritate my eyes. It’s also not fragranced, which is surprising for Nuxe (it has a natural oil scent).

This lip balm sure is a conversation starter with its unusual look. I have plenty of Lip Smackers and I'm used to their formulas being really good. This one, however, is not a typical soft Lip Smacker formula. It's harder, it doesn't leave much product on the lips with one swipe and it doesn't feel as nourishing. It looks interesting, it smells just like cherry cola, but it's not brilliant for very dry lips - pick one of their other formulas instead. Other versions exist like Fanta and Sprite.

This is a gloss mask. I'm a big fan of the tinted version of this mask, their Cocoa one which I use for blending my bleached hair with my natural dark brown colour and since I love that formula, which makes my hair feel so silky and nice, I wanted this clear version for shine too. I've only tried it once and I have to try it in combination with other products, but I wasn't as impressed by it as I expected. It's of course still great mask, but my hair didn't quite have the same silky feeling as with the Cocoa version. Formula is thicker and richer, closer to their Intense Hydrating Mask. I didn't see extra shine from this, which disappointed me, but given how bland and matt my natural colour is, I really shouldn't be surprised and should be focusing on tinted versions. I'll give it another go in combination with their Frizz Shield and we'll see if I'm more impressed with the shine level.

This is a mini with 30 ml, while the regular size is 90 ml. This has the typical Moroccanoil scent, a mix of spicy amber and florals, which smells like a fancy hair salon. It's a hair and body mist, I use it for both. On the hair it lasts at least until the morning when I use it before going to bed, while on the body it’s a few hours. The bottle is glass.

I didn't expect this to be any better than the already great Repair and Superfood versions, but especially the conditioner works great for my very dry, difficult hair. The shampoo foams well on the first wash already and it doesn't leave the hair with that squeaky clean, overly-stripped feeling that I need to avoid. Pantene conditioners and masks are my favourite drugstore formulas and this conditioner is another winner, though I'm miffed this tube has only 150 ml. It has yellow beads in the formula and instructions say to rub the formula in the palms of the hands to make them burst before application. Together with the shampoo these two make my hair feel so nice, essentially high-end level care. My hair is properly nourished, it feels silky and the ends feel better. Both smell exactly like the (discontinued?) Herbal Essences Hello Hydration line, a sweet tropical scent mixed with a type of creamy coconut scent - it's not the best description, but it's a great fragrance. I already repurchased the conditioner.

This has sunflower oil, soy oil, cocoa butter and shea butter. It can be used as a classic hair mask and a leave-in on both damp or wet hair. Texture is nicely rich and it smells like cookies. It's a silicone free formula and it shows, as my hair doesn't feel silky when I'm rinsing it off, though it's nicely nourishing on my very dry hair. It's ok for drugstore, but I'm sticking with Pantene.

A repurchase. This is still one of my favourite hair oils and I always have one in stock. They changed the packaging since I last bought it and because one bottle lasts forever (and I have many other oils to use up) I got the 30 ml mini instead of the classic 100 ml, which I always buy. This has a delightful amber-vanilla scent, a thick formula that's similar to Moroccanoil one and it's effective at keeping my hair hydrated longer if I apply it on damp hair before drying. But I mostly use it as a finishing product, so taming the hair and adding shine. They still haven't added a pump.

A scalp serum/product without alcohol. Most of the have alcohol high on the list, usually as the second ingredient after water, which I'm reluctant to use on my dry scalp. I've had dry dandruff since I can remember and I wanted to try this as a moisturiser. It's of course meant as a hair growth booster, which I (luckily) don't need, so my review after I use this up won't help you if you're interested in that. This has several extracts, some Vitamin B3 (niacinamide), C and B7 (biotin). It's a thin creamy lotion type of product and I use this on both damp or dry hair, just on the scalp. It has a pipette, but it leaks product, so it's not the best, but for application on the scalp it's precise. It doesn't weigh down my hair or make my scalp greasy, but my hair is so dry as is my scalp, I couldn't possibly say if it's as light on normal-oily scalp and hair. I've been using this for a couple of months and so far I'm not impressed in its moisturising abilities. I also didn't notice any baby hairs.

I've been looking for a replacement for the discontinued Aussie hair perfume which lasted a whole day on the hair. Balea's version is a disappointment in that respect, as is Sun Dance's. Notes of this one I found online are - Top: Pear, Clementine, Pepper; Heart: Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Cappuccino; Base: Patchouli, Vanilla, Cedarwood. There are a few versions of these Nihan fragranced, I honestly just picked this one quickly, not noticing it has patchouli which isn't my favourite note, but here it's subdued. It smells like some popular fragrance, or a mix of the most popular fragrances, the "fruitchulis" in a watered down kind of way - think stuff like Good Girl, La Vie Est Belle, Black Opium and the likes. It's fruity from the start, then woody-vanilla-floral-earthy/spicy (patchouli) later. I'm reviewing this as someone who can put anything on the hair and it won't make it greasy and this feels lightweight on my hair, meaning nothing special it just makes it wet. It can last a long time. I usually spray this before going to bed and putting my hair into a soft " head band roller" and I can smells this on the hair the next day, I've detected it in the afternoon.

I got this as a pre-wash treatment and I didn't expect it to be so light. The base is sunflower oil, then it has some argan, grapeseed, coconut and passionfruit seed oils. It's thin and smells like a furniture shop - unexpected for a mix of oils. It does the job, I guess. I apply a lot of oil before washing my hair (for about 3 hours before) and it helps nourish my hair better than just using a mask/conditioner. But next time I'm buying something else.

This is the cheapest silicone oil I could find here. My mother used it for years before switching to non-silicone oils and I remember this being thicker. This one is thin, unimpressive from my point of view. It does the basic job of adding shine, smoothing frizz and making the hair look more polished, but for a shorter time than my thicker faves Orofluido or Moroccanoil. It's described as suitable for extremely dry hair, but this is more suited for moderately dry, thin hair.

I found the whole collection here and bought this after I saw it's a proper serum, not a water based leave-in. I already like the 5-Minute Shine Treatment and this was next on my list. It has shimmer in it, which is what I wanted. Plenty of shine sprays and silicone-oil serums make the hair shiny, but on my dry hair, the shine is gone quickly, since it absorbs so much. This adds a nice amount of glossy shine, plus it's a type of serum that can be used anytime, so on dry or damp hair.

Got2B shine sprays have been my favourites for years, but they always discontinue them. This is their latest and it's a heat protectant as well. Got2b suggests to use a hair straightener to seal in the shine. It's like a light silicone oil in spray and these are great for faking shiny, healthy, polished looking hair (temporarily). I use these when I take pictures and it makes such a difference. This one is heavier than their usual formulas. I tested this one right after washing on half of the (almost completely dry hair) hair and "sealed" the shine with my round hairdryer brush. The healthy shine is there and tames the frizz, but there was less lightness on the side where I used it and therefore less volume, so I'm thinking maybe that could be a problem on thin hair. On dry hair it adds a ton of shine, like got2b formulas always do.

A repurchase. This is essentially the same as got2b version, though the latter is a bit heavier. It adds a lot of shine without feeling heavy. This one has some keratin added.

A repurchase. This is my daily foamy cleanser. It's not an oil like the name says, it's a basic gel. It's gentle, effective, it doesn't irritate my eyes, it has no scent and it has nice ingredients. Plus the pump is handy.

A repurchase. This smells like Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum cream, a creamy nutty vanilla.

I've been buying these for ages. I recently bought the dark Pearl & Beauty version because I thought they only changed the packaging, since this wasn't on the shelves, but it's a different scent that I liked less and less with each day. This one has an elegant powdery scent. It's one of the most effective formulas I've tried.

Three new shades were added to the range, among them Chocolate. It's actually replacing shade Warm Brown and now that I've tried both I can say they are very similar reddish browns. I've tried most shades as you might know. These are tinted hair masks for either refreshing faded hair colour or creating a temporary new look. They eventually wash off. I still have about a third length bleached blonde hair, which I've been "hiding" with various tinted masks to avoid using a permanent colour over it. This shade isn't the best match for my naturally darker, much cooler hair colour, instead it's like a warmer, light brown ombre. If you're using dark blonde or light brown warm shades, this is a good match for refreshing the colour, as it's the lightest brown tinted mask I've tried (Wella, Moroccanoil and especially Schwarzkopf are darker).

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A very creamy and soft cleansing balm. It quickly turns into an oil that you massage into the skin. I've done tests with this of how much it can remove. It failed the test with my most long lasting & waterproof makeup, as it struggled to remove Maybelline's matte liquid lipstick in Pioneer (red) and Catrice's Ink Eyeliner. Test number two was done with regular makeup and it got it off completely. So if you're not into heavy makeup layers, this works as it should, but it's not as strong as Nuxe's or Hada Labo cleansing oils. Face Boom mousse doesn't get it off with one use, so I had to do a double cleanse, while my regular Mixa Baby Atopiance Oil got it off easily. The skin feels very soft after use, more than at my regular routine, but I still use Nuxe oil regularly instead because it's easier to use and stronger. It smells so nice, like bubble gum. There is only 40 g of product.

A cleanser for dehydrated, grey and dull skin. It's not the strongest remover, as I couldn't remove the Makeup Remover Butter with it, so it's a gentle cleanser. It doesn't dry out the skin, it didn't irritate my eyes, which is a big plus. The mousse feels nicely plush and not watery. It has a bit of Ascorbic Acid, but it doesn't matter since it's a cleanser that immediately washes off. It smells great, something sweet, similar to bubble gum.

This targets dehydrated, grey and dull skin. It contains a several oils: Babassu, Crambe, Black Currant, Kukui, Avocado; and extracts: Acerola, Guarana, Kakadu Plum, Pomegranate. It also has Caffeine, Vitamin C in the form of Ascorbic Acid, but with no percentage stated (it's way before fragrance, so theoretically over 1%), Hyaluronic Acid and Squalene. There is Mica high on the list and that is shimmer. So this is one of those moisturisers that add a lovely glow to the skin, like weak highlighter. It's great for under makeup or even no makeup looks. Formula is medium thick and it absorbs quickly.

A micellar water with orange flower water, green tea and trehalose. It’s not the most powerful cleanser, but eventually it gets all off, including matte liquid lipstick and a long-lasting liquid eyeshadow. It is very heavily fragranced - usually I don’t mind fragrances, but here’s it’s intense and it lingers. The scent is floral, something like orange flower. It didn’t irritate my eyes (or skin, but it’s not sensitive) and it leaves no strange residue. The skin feels comfortable after use.

This is a very similar mousse to the Superstar one, except the scents are different. It's again gentle, the mousse is dense and it doesn't irritate my eyes.

A serum with 2% glycolic acid, 2% mandelic acid and 2% Gluconolactone (glukono delta-laktone, PHA). A light serum with low amounts of acids that I think should suit beginners. I don't feel it on the face, but I normally don't feel even stronger acid formulas. It's ok for layering. I've been using this since April (I was sent almost the same set of products back then) and I don't notice anything special. It's too weak for me.

This relies on Treholose to do the job of moisturising. It also has betaine, brazil nut oil, avocado oil, rosehip oil, pineapple & melon juice, banana extract and raspberry extract. Honestly all three Body Boom moisturisers I've tried feel about the same. Creamy, yet not too heavy. They absorb quickly and work as either a makeup base or night moisturiser. My skin isn't sensitive, so I'm not sure how this works on sensitive skin. Out of the three, my first pick is the Superstar one because of the lovely glow.

A moisturiser for combination and oily skin. It promises to normalize sebum production and to reduce the visibility of pores. It's actually very similar to the Day-Night Hydro Cream, as textures are so alike. It doesn’t really feel like a classic mattifying cream, it's more hydrating than the mattifying lotions I used in the past and it's thicker. While it contains rice starch for absorbing oil, it has a higher content of hemp oil and rice oil. There's also green tea extract, black tea extract, lime juice and some ferments.

Texture is more on the thin side, but still creamy. I got no white cast, though it took some time to blend in. It doesn't feel heavy or greasy, but it's still maybe doesn't feel as nice for oily-combination skin, as it didn't absorb fully. UV filters are Dibutyl Adipate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate , Tris-Biphenyl Triazine (nano), Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine and Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (nano). It also has babassu oil, jojoba oil, hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, vitamin E, vitamin C and squalene.

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I've dealt with shampoos, conditioners and masks in the first part and in this one it's time for leave-ins, oils and styling products. 

JOICO K-Pak Liquid Reconstructor
This is a leave-in light version of the Reconstructor with Joico's Quadramine Complex that's in the treatment version. I use this often on damp hair after washing and I normally don't notice much effect from this, definitely not like when using the treatment + Hydrator version, but I use it as a sort of a maintainer. When I use it on dry ends between washes, then add oil on top, my ends stay moisturised much longer than usual due to this being a protein products. The bottle is massive with 300 ml which I was so sure it will last me years, but I'm half way down after 9 months I think, so obviously I'm using this a lot. It's a light milky liquid that doesn't weight down the hair, make it greasy or sticky, so it should fit fine, damaged hair like Joico says.

 OLAPLEX No. 6 Bond Smoother Reparative Styling Crème
This is one of my favourite hair products, but it's expensive and only 100 ml so I'm being sparing with it and just use it on damp hair after washing to deliver some Olaplex goodness (bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate) to restore my hair. It can also be used on dry hair and I really appreciate it because of that. It reminds me of my all-time favourite Dove Super Quench Crème Serum (which I still have bottles of and I use it regularly, but I excluded it from here because it's discontinued), meaning it's not an overly wet formula of a leave-in conditioner, so on dry hair it tames frizz and it doesn't pop back up when the wet part of the conditioner dries. It also nourishes the hair and detangles. On damp hair after washing it's great, as it helps the hair be a bit softer, but more importantly less frizzy. On dry hair it's again tames a lot. It's like my favourite moisturising leave-in/ defrizzer/tamer/ Dove Super Quench got an upgrade with the Olaplex ingredient, but the price is not that nice. Packaging is terrible though, this needs to be put in a tube. 
This is one of the products I have a backup of. 

BALEA Professional Collagen Power Struktur Elixier
One of the cheapest protein treatments I have found in our drugstores that actually has hydrolysed proteins high on the list, so it's basically something along the lines of a poor man's Joico K-Pack line or Redken's Anti-Snap, but scaled down at least compared to Joico with its Quadramine complex. It's a silicone free formula with glycerine as one of the first ingredients, so it combines some moisturising action too with the protein. All proteins are in hydrolysed version which is the most effective version of protein and they are quite high on the list. There is also hyaluronic acid which benefits the scalp and hair too. Formula is like a thin gel that can be applied on damp or dry hair, but on dry hair feels like I applied nothing. I don't notice it makes my hair any smoother and it dries into my usual super frizzy mess if I don't use any extra products, but it's a nice way to add proteins because it's very light and it doesn't interfere with other products. 

LA CROA Keratin Hair Smoothing Treatment
Another drugstore protein treatment, this one has proteins even higher on the list, as hydrolised keratin is right after water, plus it has argan and macadamia oil. This didn't meet my expectations in terms of texture because I hoped it will be something more substantial than Balea, so more nourishing and something with a lot more slip. However, on damp hair this removes all slip that conditioner created and the hair is hard to run through with fingers. I need to combine it with something that is high in silicones if I want to prevent any damage done by going through tangles. I prefer to use this on dry hair because for some reason it feels smoother and not sticky, but I still haven't played with this formula a lot, so I might find a way to make this work great on damp hair too. Formula is a light lotion that doesn't feel oily or heavy, so this might fit most hair types, but I can't say for sure it won't make your roots oily or weight down your lengths. 

CANTU Shea Butter Leave-in Conditioning Repair Cream
This is less impressive than the conditioner from the same line, but it's good when it comes to keeping the ends nourished. It has the type of texture that can be used both on damp and dry hair, as it's kind of like a combination between a silicone leave-in cream like Olaplex n.6 or Tigi After Party and a regular leave-in creamy conditioner that provides nourishment instead of styling. It works so well on very dry, coarse hair, but sadly it doesn't add that silkiness I get from Tigi Blow-Out or Olaplex n.6 so it's not a perfect product. I prefer to use this on damp hair after washing, though I occasionally use it on dry ends too, but I prefer Garnier's Macadamia mask because it has a bit more slip. 

SEXY HAIR HEALTHY Soy Tri-Wheat Leave in Conditioner
I've used this for years, though now I use it less and less due to having so many other products (like Joico Liquid Reconstructor), which is also likely why I'm dealing with so much frizz again, since this has always helped my hair behave a bit better. I also only have a small bottle because that's the only size Notino had when I was buying it last, but I've gone through several full-size bottles. It adds an extra boots of moisture, helps the hair from drying out too fast and it also tames it a bit. This one also has proteins so it belongs to the group above as well.

MOROCCANOIL Hydrating Styling Cream
This was so not what I expected at all and it's much lighter than I hoped. It's quite liquid, but not overly wet, so it can be used on dry hair too, however, on dry hair I barely get the feeling I used anything. It kind of just absorbs and disappears leaving none of that smooth feeling like an silicone oil does. On damp hair it's helps the hair stay moisturised for a bit longer, but not like Cantu, however, it might be nice for hair that isn't as dry or thick as mine especially since it's so light, I don't think it would weigh down any type of hair. This is just a small tube, but still you get a lot 75 ml, while the full size is 300 ml.  

PANTENE Instant Damage Defense Conditioning Spray Leave-in
My only drugstore leave-in spray conditioner. Surprisingly this has no silicones, which is not common for Pantene and it has panthenol high on the list, which is a good moisturiser. The two-phase design is just like at Gliss Total Repair 19, which I was using in the past and indeed these two feel similar. It doesn't make a massive visible difference on my hair, but I always use some kind of a moisturising leave-in because they keep the hair from drying out too fast. There are better products that do a bit more, like Sexy Healthy Hair, still for not so dry hair, this is the leave-in formula I'd give a try because of the ingredients, it's affordable and it's light, so easy to layer. It needs to be shaken a lot during between spraying because it separates fast. 

Gliss is a another great drugstore option and far more popular, but I haven't bought any in a long time, even though I've used up several bottles of Total Repair 19. I've checked the ingredients of most of their versions and all have proteins. 

Coconut oil 
My pre-wash treatment/ dry hair mender. Coconut oil is not as nourishing as the Le Petit Marseillais with argan and shea was on my hair, which I can't find anymore, so I'm just left with this. Coconut oil is the most treasured oil in hair care since it's so far the only one they know can enter the hair and moisturise it from within, plus there something about it preventing protein loss - just read about it online if you want to know more. I completely soak my hair in this - literally because I dip my hair into liquid coconut oil (it's solid when it's cold, so in winter I put in on the radiator before using it), plus apply a ton on my scalp as well, braid my hair and leave it overnight. By the morning most is absorbed, so I repeat the process and wash my hair in the evening. I also use it on dry ends, but only on a day before washing because it smells terrible on the hair the second day. I always apply a lot before applying bleach or just colouring to prevent any damage. I buy the cheapest one I can find per millilitre and usually it's this one in Interspar.

BALEA Schönheits Geheimnisse Reichhaltiges Cocosöl 
(Beauty Secrets Rich Coconut Oil)
I got this because it's silicone free. This means it's more nourishing and heavier than silicone-oils, it also means it makes the hair heavy, greasy and feeling dirty just like all natural oils, like coconut when you use them every day, but such oils are the best way I deal with the excessive dryness of my ends (also Cantu leave-in, but this leaves the hair with more slip, while Garnier Macadamia works for a day). It's rich, yet not too heavy and it doesn't leave the hair looking overly greasy like coconut oil does. The scent is the same as in their Langhaar Mädchen Haaröl, so a vanilla-coconut scent that's super basic, but better than coconut oil to me, though this one starts to smell weird too on later days, especially if I keep my hair tied up. I'm not sure if this is LE or not.

SILICONE OILS
I use a lot of the stuff, so I have plenty of them. 

JOICO K-Pack Color Therapy Restorative Styling Oil
My protein and amino acids enriched oil, as it has the Joico Quadramine complex. Formula is medium thick and very similar to Orofluido, Moroccanoil and Macadamia Natural Oil, so the texture that fits my hair best and I loved this from the moment I tried it. It tames the hair as it should and feels nourishing, so it deals with the dryness too, at least for a while. It's got a really nice salon scent and unlike Orofluido it's got a pump which is a plus. This is one of the best oils I've tried and as you can see I used up a lot and I didn't buy it that long ago. I think the packaging is different now. 

OLAPLEX No. 7 Bonding Oil 
I'm super sparing with this one because it's only 30 ml, but just like Joico I count is as sort of a repairing oil. Texture is not as thick as Orofluido or Joico K-Pack Colour Therapy, but it’s also not very thin. It’s a regular silicone hair oil that gives shine and just help put those finishing touches to the hair, plus it smells nice like some kind of candy. I like the idea that I have an oil with a bond builder, which I use anytime on dry hair and it's the reason why I got it. I dislike the packaging, just like at all Olaplex products - it's like they are trying to make bottles from which you can't get anything out easy (excluding the new no.0). This is also a ridiculously small bottle and it's so expensive I feel completely mental for buying it, but there can never be too much of their bonding ingredient that has very likely helped me avoid terrifying damage to my hair.

SCHWARZKOPF PROFESSIONAL BC Bonacure Oil Miracle Barbary Fig Oil & Keratin Restorative Treatment
I only just bought this, but I'm already quite a big fan. I got it because it has keratin right after the two silicones, making this rich in protein. Texture is medium thick, so again like Orofluido, Joico and the likes, but it's is less liquid, almost kind of gel like. I find my hair is somewhat less frizzy with a ton of this before blow drying and this was just 10.35 € for 100 ml on Notino (compared to Joico which was about 20 €), so this was a great random find. Packaging needs some trial and error to get used to. 

OROFLUIDO Beauty Elixir
I've been buying this for many years and I've gone through quite a few bottles. It's the cheapest good oil per millilitre and it also smells amazing (Schwarzkopf is priced similarly too). To me it's the same as for example Moroccanoil, Macadamia Natural Oil, Joico K-Pack and some others, all are thick and rich formulas that suit my hair. I find that if I apply a large quantity before going to bed, my hair isn't as dry in the morning and it even performs better than regular oil (like coconut) because that one tends to absorb by the morning and my ends need a new dose by then. One minus is that it doesn't have a pump, but I use one from an empty COSRX essence bottle, just the stem doesn't reach to the bottom. It has a lovely warm oriental vanilla-amber scent that's one of the best at these oils.

MOROCCANOIL Treatment
Another one that just like Olaplex I use very sparingly, but this one because it's meant for pictures and I only have a small bottle. Like I said above the texture is very similar to Orofluido, but this is the only one at which I notice that it helps my hair to dry so much faster with a hair dryer and considering how long and thick my hair is that's is a big plus. It's dry in about a 30% less time. I've also grown to like the scent a lot more than at my first try and now I just love it - it smells like a really fancy hair salon to me. 

SEBASTIAN PROFESSIONAL Dark Oil Hair Oil
Just like Schwarzkopf this is my most recent buy. It's thickest out of the ones I already mentioned, it's like a gel-oil and I got it because it was recommended to as the oil that has the best taming effect. I've only use it once on damp hair before blow-drying and I didn't get the straight, smooth blow-out I expected, however, it is a very heavy oil and it took a lot longer for my frizz to start popping up and it actually perform admirably on my face framing pieces which are very fried due to me testing colours there (that was a brilliant idea). Those pieces are very porous and dry super-fast and very frizzy, but with this they are a lot more tamed. On dry hair it has the same effect as the other oils, you know the classics: taming & shine, but I grab this one most often because I like the non-fussy packaging. Scent is not my favourite because it's very woody smoky, incense-y (the same as BBW candle Palo Salto), but I'll get used to it.

BALEA Langhaar Mädchen Hair Oil Intense Repair
I got this for one reason only: it's 150 ml for 4.99 € making it the cheapest such serum "silicone-oil" per millilitre in our drugstores. I use these oil serums as heat protectants (anything with dimethiconol works) and since I have to use a lot of it, I get the cheap stuff for the job. This is one of the lightest on my list, so it's not super effective on taming the frizz like heavier oils do on me such as Orofluido, Moroccanoil or Precious Argan, but like I said I use it for other things. It's got an obnoxious vanilla-coconut scent that everyone apart from me will surely love (I like more perfumey vanillas and this is more car freshener vanilla, so super basic). For the price and the purpose I use this is good, it's would also be nice for girls with less thick hair than me, but it's not as light as Luxurious Coconut 

SCHWARZKOPF GLISS Daily Oil-Elixir
One of my recent buys. It's one of the thickest ones in the drugstore, actually on this list, though similar to Dark Oil, so it's more like a gel-oil, but less refined than Dark Oil and most will hate it for it. It doesn't even come off the hands completely when I apply it on the hair in a large quantity and leaves a visible yellowish gel coat on the skin. Due to this thickness and heaviness, it's well suited for taming very unruly, thick hair, but on thin hair this will likely be a disaster. This has a very strong scent of laundry detergent that I'm not a fan off, but it's not that terrible and it luckily it doesn't last on the hair for long. 

HASK Argan Oil Repairing Hair Oil
This is actually empty and one bottle lasted me only a few uses, since it's only 18 ml. Still if you don't use oils a lot or you need something small for you bag, this is ok. Ingredients are good with the classic two silicones at the start and argan oil on third place (don't know the percentage, but it's thinner than Moroccanoil with the same first three ingredients) and an extra keratin amino acids on 4th place. HASK has four versions of these, two, macadamia and monoi coconut are similar to this one with a different oil, while Keratin Protein contains two proteins, so I actually see it as a different product than the other three, more like that Joico or Schwarzkopf ones above. It's got a medium consistency, though it's still pretty liquid for a silicone oil and it does its job of giving shine, taming the hair and detangling. I think this formula will work for thin hair too as it's really not heavy and definitely not greasy.

LA CROA Nourishing Hair Oil
We only have 20 ml bottles here, so just like HASK, this won't last me long if I start using it more regularly. It's not as nice their Protect & Shine spray below, at least it doesn't add as much slip, so it doesn't detangle quite as much. It's also lighter than I expected, but I still like this. I need to use a large amount to get the result I want, but it helps with dryness, adds shine and gives a smoother effect. Scent is like at the oil in spray kind of a vanilla one. Packaging is not my favourite, as it has that plastic stopper like essential oil, so you get a drop at time and I need a lot more, so it takes a while to get out the amount I need. I removed it, but to most that stopper will be a good thing because you can control this by drops. 

"THE WORK STUFF"
I don't use these a lot. Some I've only tried because they are meant for pictures. I've used Luxurious Coconut and Createurs de Monoi most because the bottles are dark. 

LUXURIOUS COCONUT Repair All-Over Coconut Hair Oil
This is by far the thinnest on this list, so if you have thin hair that get greasy fast, this might be best suited for you. I need to use a lot of it, especially on dry hair, but it does its job of taming the hair and giving shine. On damp hair before blow-drying this has one of the best taming effects and it has a creamy coconut scent.

PRECIOUS ARGAN Repair Oil Elixir
This is most average one in terms of consistency, so I think it will suit the largest group of people. It's got a medium consistency formula and it does everything any other oil promises, meaning it does the final touches like shine, making the hair more polished with no flyways and it fixes any visible dryness. 

SUBRINA Repair & Care Oil Treatment
This is the richest oil in this selection, almost like it's not that silicone-y and it's best suited for very dry hair. 

CREATEURS DE MONOI Face, Body & Hair Oil
This is a non-silicone oil that consist of jojoba and coconut oil, both very treasured in hair care. It's my favourite regular oil on this list because it smells great and it's the only one that doesn't start smelling weird on later days. It's also the least greasy and my hair completely absorbs it. It's a floral, frangipani scent and not coconuty. 

SPRAY SILICONE OILS
My favourite hair products.

CREATURES DE MONOI Shine Spray
This is discontinued and I've just used it up. It was love at first spray and when I realised I can't get it anymore because it was discontinued, I went out to search for dupes, which I did: La Croa Protect & Shine and Macadamia Healing Oil Spray.  

LA CROA Protect & Shine Hair Oil Spray
I've sung praises to this in the last months and if all of my stash disappeared, this would be one of the first products I would buy. I actually have two backups because I'm at the last sprays of my first bottle. Just like the de Monoi this is a silicone oil in spray, but slightly better because it has a touch more slip to it, meaning it feels even more like silicone serum than an oil. It's an outstanding detangler, a few sprays and the comb or fingers just slide through, Since my hair is naturally kinda curly, wavy, individual hairs or strands get tangled up very fast when it gets coiled/frizzy in days after washing and this makes sure that I'm not breaking any hair when I run my fingers through it or comb it. It's also great for when my hair is feeling very dry, for taming frizz and adding shine. It's lighter than regular silicone oils, still I have my doubts how suitable it is for thin hair. If I use a crappy conditioner, this saves the situation single-handedly. I truly bow in front of this. Scent isn't superb for my nose, but I got used to it, it's kinda vanillary with something else. The bottle is small with only 60 ml for the price and I'm going through it so fast, so it's not the cheapest for me, but I think most don't need to use as much as me. Hopefully this stays on the market for long because I like the fact I have such a nice product easily accessible in Müller, but I have a dupe already too.

MOROCCANOIL Glimmer Shine Finish
I got this before I found La Croa because I thought it's going to be the same as Createurs de Monoi spray, but this is the lightest in the bunch. It also tames the hair and gives a lot of shine, without having alcohol like shine sprays tend to have, but it lacks a bit in the nourishing department for me. It's what it's called - a shine spray, so it's stupid of me to expect any more, plus it smells nice (classic Moroccanoil scent). 

MACADAMIA NATURAL OIL Healing Oil Spray 
My recent purchase. This is the same as La Croa, the only true difference is the scent, but both are amazing at detangling, quick nourishing, taming and adding shine. This basically pulled a miracle when I used it on super frizzy, dry, tangled hair - so much I didn't find a need to it to be straightened or curled anymore to save the situation. This is more widely available worldwide (La Croa is if I know correctly, just in Croatia and Slovenia) and it comes in two sizes, mine is the large 125 ml one. It smells like man's perfume to me, so not my favourite as it lingers in the hair, but I hope I'll get used to it because other people mostly like it. I've already used up a third after a month, so clearly I love this.  

STYLING/CARE

MOROCCANOIL Mending Infusion
I keep this one mostly for pictures and therefore rarely use it, as dropped it once accidentally and now I'm just scared I'll ruin the bottle, since it's a glass one. It's a light, creamy serum type of product, I think it would suit any hair type. It promises to temporarily fix split ends. I think the instructions say to use it on dry hair as a finisher, but I use it  both on damp and dry hair. It tames a bit, but it's not a lasting effect like at their oil and in terms of ends I honestly never paid attention to it. I actually prefer the original oil, however, before I started using Moroccanoil products, my hair was in a pitiful state and they basically fixed it and this was among those products. 

NIVEA Curl Styling Primer
I've kinda fell out of love with this one. There's nothing wrong with it and it's a very decent tamer, it just lack slip. This has shea butter high on the list, plus glycerine, so it's good particularly for dry hair and it's a heat protectant. It leaves the hands slightly sticky, but not the hair and from the start when the hair is wet, it's noticeable on the hair, but as soon as I start drying my hair, it's much less frizzy than without this and it's easier to get a smoother result without having to really on increased heat + round brush. After the hair is dry it's like nothing is on the hair, but it feels noticeable smoother. To be honest, Olaplex n.6 replaced this product for me. 

TIGI BED HEAD Blow-Out Golden Illuminating Shine Cream
I like this more than the Nivea primer, as it's similar in texture to Olapex n.6 and the discontinued Dove Super Quench serum. It's the same as Tigi's After Party, which comes in the same tube, just bright pink, except this has gold shimmer in it. Texture is the same, as is the scent, they just changed the name, colour of the packaging and added tiny shimmer. It's got exactly the texture I like, so a silicone cream that I can use on damp hair and dry hair because it doesn't leave the hair wet and it effective at taming frizz. It's tinted yellow, but it's not showing on my very blonde hair, but also the shimmer isn't that visible on me, though this gives shine just like other similar products. After Party and this are a poor man's Olaplex no.6 that do the same job without the bond building, plus they can be found for a very decent price online. 

L’ORÉAL PROFESSIONNEL Serie Expert Liss Unlimited Smoothing Cream 
This is very new to me, but I got it because I was told that it's fantastic for taming frizz and achieving a smooth blow out. I've only used it once together with the Dark Oil and like I said that combination didn't get me the straight, smooth blow-out I expected, however, it took a lot longer for my frizz to start popping up and my face framing pieces looked a lot better. It's a medium thick lotion type of product, not one that I see working on dry hair, so it's just something to apply when the hair is damp. I need to try this on its own a few times, then I'll form my opinion about it. 

NIVEA Curl Forming Spray
This sneakily became my favourite hair spray after I wasn't super keen on it from the start, but that's because of Nivea's bold claims, which are mostly a lie, but if I look at it as a hair spray, this is great. Unlike most hair sprays, it doesn't leave my hair dry. It's perfect for after adding hold after curling the hair with a curling iron, as it's not sticky, crunchy or heavy on the hair. Another great thing - this doesn't irritate my lungs like traditional hair sprays.  

LEE STAFFORD Coco Loco Coconut Hairspray
I fell out of love with this after it was my favourite for so many years, but since I tried Nivea, this is forgotten in my cupboard. It's a medium hold spray with no crunchiness or stickiness, but like I said above, like most hair sprays it leaves me with that dry feeling. It's the same as Lee Stafford's Hold Tight Spray except the scent is an artificial sweet coconut (Hold Tight smells like Angel).

MOROCCANOIL Dry Shampoo for Dark Hair
 I'm not the best authority when it comes to dry shampoos and how they work on greasy hair, since my hair is never greasy, so I won't mislead you into thinking it's a greasy hair eradicating miracle worker because I genuinely have no idea, but I have read reviews and it's mostly praised, so the overall score on Makeup Alley is very high. Still, this is my favourite because it's the most fine dry shampoo I tried. Other dry shampoos leave me with that powdery feeling that makes the hair drier and stiff, plus I need to wash my hair soon, while this shampoo feels so silky. My hair still feels so light and smooth after using this, but fresh and clean like at other dry shampoos. Basically there's none of that  "dirty, gritty dry shampoo" feeling. Another big plus is the scent which is one of the rare ones that doesn't have that sharp component in it, I don't know what exactly it is, but it's in most of them and it makes me gag. At this I don't cough at all. I have the one for brown hair, which ironically wasn't the best shade for my dark brown hair, while it fits my current blonde. 

I've had several dry shampoos from Batiste, Soap & Glory (I still have a mini. It's smells nice), L'Oreal, Dove, Wella and Syoss, but I gave most away to people with oily hair and I've kept this one because I like it.

MOROCCANOIL Perfect Defense
A heat protectant in a spray. It's a weightless mist that's quick and easy to apply. Sometimes I double up on my protection so I make sure all my hair is completely covered and this mist gets those last spots I might have missed when applying my usual heat protectant by Balea.

GOT2B #Oh My Nude Tame it Softly Dry Lightweight Oil Mist
Another oil in spray, but this is the lightest one and it's the same as their Oil-licious version that still exists in some places, while we have this here. I call this my shiny, healthy hair faker. If dry shampoo is a quick saviour for oily hair, this is a such a product for dry hair. It gives great level of shine, tames frizz and just makes the hair look more polished. It's pretty much like a regular silicone oil, just lighter and faster to use, so best for finishing touches when you've already used hair spray or wax and you don't want to touch you hair much anymore. I use it any time I'm a pinch to make my hair more presentable, especially since my hair gets drier the longer I don't wash my hair, so I need a shine spray that doesn't contain alcohol and one that masks dryness. If I go by lightness: this is lightest, then Moroccanoil Glimmer and last La Croa & Macadamia. 

SCHWARZKOPF GOT2B Bye Bye Babyhaar Bändiger
(Babyhair Tamer)
 This stuff is pretty amazing for frizz and flyaways, it does the job so well and fast. It's like a hair gel in a mascara form, but it doesn't feel stiff or heavy. It has plastic wand like mascaras and just basically just comb your flyaways with it and they stay down. It also smells like peaches which is an extra plus.

ROOTS TOUCH UP

As you might now I'm a natural dark brunette that's bleaching to a light blonde, so my roots contrast is intense. I first got this in medium to dark blonde version which turned out too dark for me, so when I had roots again I picked up the lightest version. Since my roots are dark brown, almost black, I didn't expect this to work (which is why I got medium blonde the first time), but it's not too shabby. Of course it doesn't cover completely, but it lightens up a lot so I don't have such a stark contrast. It's kind of like I added highlights rather than lifted the whole thing, but I have to use a lot of the spray for the colour to show, which makes it less light than when I used medium that covered faster. Shade is surprisingly nice, it has some ash to it when I apply it on my dark areas, so it looks ok, but on coloured hair is it's too warm. It's not amazing, it's not life changing and it's really just a temporary kind-of-fix, but better than nothing. Also this doesn't last to the next wash and it a lot of it comes off during the night and it combs out too. You can see how it works here.

Have a great day!