So I’ve run out of whatever haircare I’ve mentioned in the past and have moved on to new stuff, and they’re all locally available and all under Php200 each. What you’re looking at is not Moroccan Oil haircare. To END the confusion Moroccan Oil (brand name) is the top selling A-list brand of Argan oil infused beauty products. This Argan oil infused hair pair is by Delon, a cruelty-free Canadian brand manufactured in Canada. You can’t go wrong with something manufactured in Canada, that was the birthplace of MAC Cosmetics and you know how high 1st world Canadian standards are. I know the amber + aquamarine colorway of these ring a bell, yes they contain Argan oil but not by Moroccan Oil. This rich duo of bargain haircare impressed me for the price at S&R Pricemart grocery. The scent of these products is great for upcoming summertime as well, it’s a bright and fresh but not annoyingly zesty Mandarin orange sort of scent with a bit of honey…I think, that’s what comes to mind, anyway. I can’t confirm if the notes are true orange notes, but they’re certainly citrus.
Key Ingredients: SHAMPOO – Argan Oil & Shea Butter, CONDITIONER – Argan Oil & Jojoba Extract
“Salon quality intensive hair treatment for extreme conditioning requirements. Our extra rich formula is enriched with argan oil (Argania Spinosa), which comes from the argan tree found in Morocco. The oil derived from the nut of this tree is extremely nutritious and ideal for strengthening and enhancing dry hair.”
Both the shampoo and conditioner cost Php129.00 each for a full 354ml each and I like that the bottle is clear enough so you can see how full it is…or eventually how much is left. The shampoo foams up nicely but not OVERLY so so you know that it’s a milder brand with less chemicals. I checked and there are no parabens either. The WINNER for me however is the conditioner, when you put it through your hair you can absolutely feel that it’s a rich, nourishing conditioner that contains natural oil in it because of the more organic slip sensation when you massage your hair through. My pixie hair, short as it is, displays the effects of the conditioner which are added shine and softly hydrated locks. If you view the ingredients list the Delon conditioner contains more Argan oil (Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil) than the shampoo because Argan oil comes in 4th on the list (which means the conditioner contains a very good amount) while in the shampoo it is 9th on the list. What’s great for the price as well is indicated by the “from opening” symbol (beside the bunny) which indicates “36M” meaning it will be good for 36 months or 3 years from opening (and to think it’s paraben-free). For those with color treated hair, unfortunately the shampoo isn’t SLS free. I’m using it because I’m quite due for color retouch in a week anyway. This next shampoo which I use to cleanse is also from the grocery (Makati Supermart Alabang) and this is what I use if I’m maintaining color (when newly retouched) giving my hair and scalp a mild reset.
“Non-irritating, free of allergens, dyes, sulfates, dermatologist tested.”
I was so glad to find this Php188.00 SLS-free shampoo by Finesse at a regular grocery (Makati Supermart), you can also try Rustan’s Fresh or Landmark which may carry this. The Clean + Simple Hypoallergenic range also has a conditioner, I have it also but it’s not something to rave about, unlike this shampoo. It’s lightly scented. It smells clean, like super duper clean (with signature Finesse notes) and just refreshes hair that’s been weighed down by lots of product or other haircare items. so about once a week I use this to give my hair a reset. I find the Neutrogena cleansing shampoo that everyone knows about quite expensive even though I like it (its great especially if you have a bad case of pool hair) and I had just ran out of my color-preserving sulfate-free shampoos which were sent to me in the past by both Pureology and Kerastase. While I loved those premium quality SLS free shampoos they are unfortunately too steep in price and I don’t want to spend BIG money on SLS free shampoos to preserve color when I have pixie hair this short, it’s just not cost efficient. This does the job of cleansing and at the same time it’s safe for color treated hair. So that’s my haircare crew at the moment. I’ve stepped away from pampering hair masques and expensive OTT treatments just because I haven’t got a whole lot of hair yet. These do the job for now.
