Product Review: got2b Smooth Operator Smoothing Lustre Lotion

As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, when I joined the BzzAgent site I was invited to participate in my first BzzCampaign with got2b. Within a few days, I received my first product to try: got2b Smooth Operator Smoothing Lustre Lotion. I finally tried it out, and wanted to share my thoughts with you, dear reader. 🙂

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From the BzzCampaign invitation: Lusciously decadent göt2b smooth operator smoothing lustre lotion shapes, smoothes, controls fly-aways and gives your hair an amazing weightless lustre that’s touchably soft. And now it’s reformulated with an indulgent cashmere infusion, it’s softer and smoother than ever.

And the got2b website describes the product as such: Don’t cheat your hair – give it the royal treatment with got2b smooth operator smoothing lustre lotion. This decadent lotion shapes, imparts an amazing weightless lustre and softness. Protects against damage from heat styling and contains a UV protectant.

With phrases like “controls fly-aways” (without product, my hair can be kinda fuzzy), “touchably soft” (who likes crunchy hair?), “cashmere infusion” (umm…) and “protects against damage from heat styling,” I was excited to try this out. I’d seen got2b products at the store, but hadn’t really looked at them very closely. Let’s be real: I’m in my mid-30s. I’m not exactly got2b’s target audience.

What I liked about it: It really does tame fly-aways; I have fine, mostly straight, chin-length hair and used a spot no bigger than a quarter. When I dried my hair on high heat, my hair was probably as smooth as it’s ever been. And my hair was definitely not crunchy, so bonus points there!

What I didn’t like: I disagree that the softness was “weightless.” The lotion just felt kind of thick on my hair, and it actually took a really long time for my hair to dry after putting it in. Maybe I’m just not used to this type of product (I usually use mousses, spray gels, and other volumizing-types), but I felt like it kind of held me down a little too much. I tried using less of the product, but it felt the same regardless of how much (or how little) I used.

Overall: I definitely don’t think this is a bad product; I just don’t think it’s the right one for me (especially given that I’m usually looking for volume). I’m guessing if you have thick hair that’s on the frizzy side, though, that this would work great. Or, if you want a really smooth look – definitely give this a try. It’s definitely a good product with quality ingredients, and I think I’ll still use it every now and then – but in general, this one was a miss for me.

got2b’s products can be found at drugstores nationwide, or you can also buy them at drugstore.com where it looks like they’re on sale right now! Bonus!

Full disclosure: I am a BzzAgent and received samples, coupons and a free bottle of got2b smooth operator in exchange for sharing my opinion about and samples of the product. The opinions expressed are my own. You have been warned.