Review: Wella FUSIONPLEX Intense Repair Mask

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It's that time of year again were I make random purchases at ULTA so that I can continue my Platinum Status through the next year. I love trying new hair masks, especially when I'm in between Brazilian Blowouts; so I thought I would give Wella a whirl!

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FUSIONPLEX Intense Repair Mask Review

Wella FUSIONPLEX Intense Repair Mask Review

INFO SHEET

Brand: Wella
Product: FUSIONPLEX Intense Repair Mask

Scent: Fresh, Floral
Price: $23.10 (5.07 oz tub)
Where to Buy: Amazon, ULTA

My Brazilian Blowout has finally faded, and during this time I usually enjoy trying new deep conditioning / repair masks to help tame my curls. The last one I used was the Ryo Damage Care Treatment; which was amazing and left my hair silky smooth (review here).

The Wella FUSIONPLEX Intense Repair Mask is at a considerably different price point; so I was curious as to how it would compare. However, let's remember folks, price does not always equal quality. So with that in mind, Wella claims that their Intense Repair Mask helps repair and protect damaged hair with the help of silk amino acids. Let's see if they can back up that claim!

The Wella Hair Mask had a very thick and non-runny consistency.

Opening the tub, I was met with a lovely fresh and floral scent that wasn't overpowering. The consistency of Wella FUSIONPLEX Intense Repair Mask is quite viscous so there should be no issues with the treatment dripping off of my head. Like the Ryo Damage Care Treatment, the texture is similar to that of a whipped petroleum jelly. Luckily for me, the ingredients list is fairly short meaning I wont have to spend so much time researching them for this review lol.

INGREDIENTS

Water/Eau, Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Fragrance/Parfum, Isopropyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Disodium Edta, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Histidine, Glycine, Citric Acid, Alanine, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Silk Amino Acids.

Notable Ingredients:

Behentrimonium Chloride - Derived from canola oil, this softening agent helps condition the hair.
Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone - A type of silicone that binds to the hair shaft and can have a smoothing effect. It is not water soluble, but can be washed out with mild cleansers; thus avoiding build-up.
Histidine - A type of amino acid that is said to help improve hair strength.
Glycine - Some studies show that when this amino acid is applied to the hair, it can result in an increase in tensile hair strength and thus reducing breakage.
Alanine - Another amino acid that also increases hair strength in addition to improved hydrophobicity. An increased hydrophobic layer of the hair cortex can physically manifest as improved shine and body.
Silk Amino Acids- These amino acids are hydrolyzed from silk fibers, and are said to be able to deeply penetrate the hair shaft and provide increased moisture.

Okay... so I'm a bit perplexed at this formulation because many of the ingredients are fragrance additives. We have Fragrance/Parfum (obviously), Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, and Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone. Then we have the alcohols, silicones, and preservatives leaving only a few ingredients that actually do anything to improve the condition of the hair. Hopefully the strength of these notable ingredients are sufficient to provide positive results in a mask application.

I'm also concerned because my hair can be somewhat finicky when it comes to certain silicones; so I am not sure how it will react to Bis-Aminopropyl Dimethicone. Fingers crossed that it doesn't dry out my hair!

BEFORE & AFTER

I did not feel much of a difference afterward :(.

The Wella FUSIONPLEX Intense Repair Mask had pretty simple instructions. I washed my hair and rinsed it thoroughly, then gently squeezed it out until it was just damp and not sopping wet. I then applied treatment and put a plastic cap over it to lock in that moisture. After that, I rinsed with cold water.

When I did my review for the Ryo Damage Hair Care Treatment, the effect was immediate and noticeable. I wish I could say the same for Wella though... I just didn't feel a difference. After I let it air dry, I decided to flat iron it because some products really stand out better on straight hair... Unfortunately, this didn't help either. I just did not feel much of an improvement.

Did Wella do me wrong? I pulled up other reviews on Amazon to see if anyone else had the same experience I had. While a majority of the reviews are positive, there were a few who had very similar words. Maybe it's something with my hair composition? I don't know. Aside from using oVertone on a few gray strands towards the front of my bangs, I have never dyed my hair. I just don't know what happened.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Sadly, the Wella FUSIONPLEX Intense Repair Mask just didn't really work for me - which makes me glad I didn't buy the bigger tub because they were both on sale lol. To be honest, I don't really think it's a problem with the brand or the formula; it just didn't take. The reviews on Amazon and ULTA are also overwhelmingly positive. I feel bad for giving it 2.5 stars, but this was my experience 😐.

STORE	PRICE	OFFERS
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ULTA	$23.10	Free Shipping Orders $35+

When it comes to hair (or even skincare), it can all just boil down to how receptive it is to new things. Since the product didn't cause any issues; I will pass it down to my friend with very thick 3C curls to see if it works out better for her. At the end of the day, I think I'll stick to my Ryo Damage Hair Care Treatment.

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This blog was started to help other fellow NC37s on their quest to finding the perfect BB cushion. Being a big fan of K-Beauty, it is very difficult to find cushions darker than shade 23. It can be quite the gamble ordering makeup from overseas without an inkling of what that may look like, or even if it is beneficial for certain skin types. I am willing to buy these products, swatch, and test them in order to help others make an informed decision.