Last year, I was sent a brand package of hair care products with a shower gel for review and because it's a range of products, it took me awhile to test them all out properly to write my experience with it.
Now, I'm glad to announce that I'm ready to share!
The brand is KA’FEN, established in 2010 with the aim to deliver the best haircare product to all, is very popular in Taiwan.
With more than 3 decades in the salon industry, KA'FEN has been through the changes in the industry and still continues to strive and produce haircare products of the highest quality standards. KA’FEN's research and development have created a haircare product that revives the hair's vitality, locks-in the moisture and nourishes the hair to fight against environmental damages.
KA’FEN’s shampoo and treatment does not contain dimethicone which will clog up the hair pores if it is not washed away throughly. KA’FEN’s Impression series unique hyaluronic acid moisturising factor has a softening effect to balance the scalp oil secretion, reduce scalp discomfort, effectively relieve and improve dry scalp. These help to maintain the scalp in a healthy state and at the same time increase hair softness.
Sounds really wonderful, doesn't it?
Continue reading for my review!
KA'FEN Shower Gel
A new improved cleansing formula that cleanses the skin gently and provides a sensational feel after wash. This shower gel nourishes the skin with nutrients to give the best care you deserve, improves the condition of dryness increasing skin moisture retention and smoothness, and cleanses effectively which helps to revitalize the elasticity and radiance of the skin.
To Use:
Pump an appropriate amount onto hand, wash cloth or sponge.
Gently lather, then rinse off.
VERDICT
Texture: Gel, forms a light lather
Smell: Scent of rose and jasmine
Benefits:
- Improves dry skin that lack moisture
- Increases skin moisture retention and smoothness
- Open up the pores on skin and remove dead skin cells
- Revitalize the skin’s elasticity
- Increase the radiancy of the skin.
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Lauric Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Chloride, Stearic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Citric Acid, Fragrance, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tallow Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Isethionate, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Etidronic Acid, Titanium Dioxide.
Cost: SG$23 for 250ml, SG$59 for 760ml
Product Rating: 10/10
Cost: SG$23 for 250ml, SG$59 for 760ml
Product Rating: 10/10
I've got nothing negative to write about this shower gel. I love how it leaves skin scented and cleansed without drying out my skin, it's free from SLS so that's good. Overall, the ingredients are friendly and I have no negative experience from using this. It smells great to the point where I walked out of the shower and my mum asked, "what's that smell? So nice" and I told her that it's my shower gel and she ended using it too~ Haha!
KA’FEN Absolute Hair Care Series
To Use:
Pump an appropriate amount onto palm. Lather the shampoo and apply it to the wet hair and rinse off completely.
* For optimal result, best use with One-Minute Treatment.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Repairing Shampoo
This shampoo contains essential essences that awakens the absorption power of the scalp to keep hair invariably hydrated and soft, stabilizes and control scalp oil secretion to improves the condition of dry scalp, and moisturize to eliminate tangling and smooth out the hair. It also has added sheen and softness, while minimizing breakage and controlling frizz.
Highly recommended for people with damaged hair.
VERDICT
Smell: Similar scent to the shower gel but I can't pinpoint the scent.
Benefits:
- Repair dry and damaged hair
- Revitalize the health of the hair
- Nourish and hydrate the hair
- Smooth out and soften the hair making it more manageable
Ingredients:
De-Ionized Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside,
Cocamidopropyl, Betaine, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Quaternium-80, Parfum, Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolized Silk, Carbomer, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Pottasium Hydroxide.
De-Ionized Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside,
Cocamidopropyl, Betaine, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Quaternium-80, Parfum, Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolized Silk, Carbomer, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Pottasium Hydroxide.
Cost: SG$22 for 250ml, SG$38 for 760ml
Product Rating: 9/10
It does work as claimed, my hair is more manageable after use. I find that it helps to keep split ends at bay and my hair appears stronger after use. The scent of this is nice, as with all KA'FEN products but the scent doesn't last long.
It does work as claimed, my hair is more manageable after use. I find that it helps to keep split ends at bay and my hair appears stronger after use. The scent of this is nice, as with all KA'FEN products but the scent doesn't last long.
Refresh Shampoo
The Refresh shampoo helps to eliminate dandruff to maintain a clean and healthy scalp, contains botanical extracts that helps reduce bacteria growth, keep the hair less oily and retards the aging of hair. This shampoo is suitable for people with oily or dandruff hair.
VERDICT
Texture: Milky gel that lathers up very well without over cleansing scalp and hair
Smell: Same scent as the other shampoos, with a hint of tea tree oil
Benefits:
- Reduce dandruff
- Control and balance the oil secretion on hair scalp
- Repair damaged hair
- Revitalize the health of the hair
- Nourish and hydrate the hair
- Smooth and soften the hair making it more manageable
Ingredients:
De-Ionized Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside,
Cocamidopropyl, Betaine, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Quaternium-80, Parfum, Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolized Silk, Carbomer, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Tea Tree Extract, Citric Acid, Pottasium Hydroxide.
Cost: SG$22 for 250ml, SG$38 for 760ml
Product Rating: 7/10
As a shampoo, this works well at cleansing without the squeaky sensation. However, as with the other shampoos, I find that it leaves the hair scented for a short duration only. I have a pretty oily scalp (who doesn't in a climate like Singapore) and I find that while it does remove the oiliness after washing, it doesn't help to make a significant improvement at reducing sebum production on my scalp.
De-Ionized Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside,
Cocamidopropyl, Betaine, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Quaternium-80, Parfum, Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolized Silk, Carbomer, Hyaluronic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract, Tea Tree Extract, Citric Acid, Pottasium Hydroxide.
Cost: SG$22 for 250ml, SG$38 for 760ml
Product Rating: 7/10
As a shampoo, this works well at cleansing without the squeaky sensation. However, as with the other shampoos, I find that it leaves the hair scented for a short duration only. I have a pretty oily scalp (who doesn't in a climate like Singapore) and I find that while it does remove the oiliness after washing, it doesn't help to make a significant improvement at reducing sebum production on my scalp.
Permed/Colored Hair Shampoo
This shampoo helps to repair cuticles that were damaged by chemicals, and balance the pH level of the scalp in-order to amplify the new hair color, and leaves a protective coating to prevent color fading, and keep hair silky, smooth and soft texture after perming. It is also formulated to rejuvenate the inner hair structure so that it feels light on the root and nourished at the ends for a sumptuously soft and wavy hair; and contains active wheat protein, amino acid, and anti-UV mask and pigment motes to prevent ultraviolet radiation from harming the color of the hair and slow down the fading of the color.
Suitable for people with coloured and permed hair.
VERDICT
Texture: Thickest consistency of milky gel from the other 2 shampoos that lathers up very well without over cleansing scalp and hair
Smell: Similar scent as the other shampoos, but with a sharper scent note.
Benefits:
- Amplify and enhance the vibrancy of the hair colour
- Repair the hair cuticles that were damaged by the chemicals when perming and dyeing of hair
- Revitalize the health of the hair
- Nourish and hydrate the hair
- Smooth and soften the hair making it more manageable
Ingredients:
De-Ionized Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycol Distearate, Lactamide MEA, Fragrance/Parfum, Creatine, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Laureth-23, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-22, Polyquaternium-47, Behenyl Alcohol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Laureth-4, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrasterate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Ciotronellol.
Cost: SG$22 for 250ml, SG$38 for 760ml
Product Rating: 8/10
I saw no difference in the vibrancy of my hair colour after use, but I have to note that it helps to maintain the condition and health of my hair despite being bleached in certain parts. The scent doesn't seem to last for long too.
De-Ionized Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycol Distearate, Lactamide MEA, Fragrance/Parfum, Creatine, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Laureth-23, Tetrasodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-22, Polyquaternium-47, Behenyl Alcohol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Laureth-4, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrasterate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Ciotronellol.
Cost: SG$22 for 250ml, SG$38 for 760ml
Product Rating: 8/10
I saw no difference in the vibrancy of my hair colour after use, but I have to note that it helps to maintain the condition and health of my hair despite being bleached in certain parts. The scent doesn't seem to last for long too.
Deep Recovery Treatment
A protective mask formulated to put a stop to external factors that were causing the hair and scalp to lose their individual good traits. This treatment mask reconstructs the inner hair structure and awakens the absorption power of the scalp to restore and rejuvenate the cuticles for a more voluminous, denser and manageable hair. Enriched with Vitamin C and Ketoconazole, this mask effectively cleanse away scurf germs and eliminates dandruff completely.
Suitable for all hair type, and recommended to be use with its similar series shampoo to achieve optimal result.
To Use:
After shampoo, work through lengths and tips. Leave on for 1 minute, then rinse off thoroughly. (Avoid the scalp)
* For best results, use it with Absolute Hair Care Series shampoo.
VERDICT
Smell: Scent of rose and jasmine
Benefits:
- Reconstructs the inner hair structure
- Awakens the absorption power of the scalp
- Restore and rejuvenate the hair cuticles
- Amplify a denser and manageable hair
- Revitalize the health of the hair
- Nourish and hydrate the hair
- Smooth out and soften the hair making it more manageable
Ingredients:
De-Ionized Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Fragrance/Parfum, Quaternium-87, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sebacic ACid Copolymer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolized Wheat Protein, Ceteareth-25, Citric Acid, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional.
Cost: SG$22 for 250ml, SG$38 for 760ml
Product Rating: 10/10
This really works well at untangling knots and always leaves my hair feeling soft after use despite how light this treatment feels. I had hairspray and my hair was backcombed for a shoot recently, and I was surprised to note how easy I managed to untangle the knots with the use of this. I love this treatment!
De-Ionized Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Octafluoropentyl Methacrylate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Fragrance/Parfum, Quaternium-87, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sebacic ACid Copolymer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolized Wheat Protein, Ceteareth-25, Citric Acid, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Citronellol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional.
Cost: SG$22 for 250ml, SG$38 for 760ml
Product Rating: 10/10
This really works well at untangling knots and always leaves my hair feeling soft after use despite how light this treatment feels. I had hairspray and my hair was backcombed for a shoot recently, and I was surprised to note how easy I managed to untangle the knots with the use of this. I love this treatment!
Desire Argan Oil
This oil enhances the repair effect of the hair, restores the hair’s elasticity and locks-in hair moisture. After application, it does not feel greasy on the hair and hand.
To achieve optimal result, use with KA’FEN series haircare product as it will intensify your hair’s condition to achieve an even smoother and more manageable hair.
To Use:
Warm a few drops of serum on your palms and distribute evenly throughout clean, towel-dried hair, concentrating on the ends. Comb through, style, and have a grogeous day!
Use when hair is wet:
It will form a protective layer over the hair to prevent the hair from getting further damages from the external environment.
Use when hair is dry:
Prevent hair breakages, split ends and making the hair smoother and manageable.
VERDICT
Texture: Oil, but doesn't feel greasy or leaves hair/skin feeling oily
Smell: Sweet scent of the oil blends
Benefits:
- Repair dry and damaged hair
- Enhance the hair glow
- Nourish and lock-in the moisturize of the hair
- Strengthen the protection to hair damages
Ingredients: Argan Oil, Jojoba Oil, Avacado Oil, Vitamin E, Phenyl Trimethicone, Organic Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Cirtus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol.
Cost: SG$25 for 100ml
Product Rating: 10/10I love this! It really helps to keep my hair tangle free, and trust me... that's a challenging thing to accomplish with the amount of hair I have.
This oil helps to freshen up the scent of my hair too after a long hot day, if you know what I mean... without leaving the hair greasy. I like the smell of this! I find that this also helps to tame my frizz and nourish the bleached parts of my hair to prevent tangles too!
The best part is that it doesn't leave the hands feeling oily or sticky after applying it to the hair, this oil gets absorbed really quickly!
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