Kristin Ess Softening Moisture Repair Shampoo & Conditioner Set — Light Fragrance, Sulfate-Free and Color-Safe

Kristin Ess Softening Moisture Repair Shampoo and Conditioner Set is a sulfate-free, color-safe duo designed to restore moisture, reduce frizz, and improve softness for dry or color-treated hair.

This two-step system pairs a clarifying, moisture-rich shampoo with a deep-conditioning formula to gently cleanse while replenishing hydration and smoothing the hair surface. The formulas are vegan, free of sulfates and parabens, and scented with Kristin Ess’s light Signature Softening Fragrance, making the set suitable for regular use on hair that needs extra nourishment without stripping natural oils.

How does the shampoo remove buildup without drying out hair?

The shampoo is formulated to clarify and lift excess oils and product residue while maintaining moisture balance. Its gentler surfactants avoid aggressive stripping, so hair feels clean but not brittle. For best results, lather, rinse, and repeat when needed before applying a treatment or conditioner.

• Gently removes buildup while retaining natural oils
• Sulfate-free cleansing agents to prevent over-drying
• Clarifying action prepares hair for deeper conditioning
• Safe for color-treated hair to avoid premature fading

What benefits does the conditioner deliver for dry, damaged strands?

The conditioner focuses on restoring moisture and smoothing the cuticle to reduce frizz and improve shine. Enriched ingredients like keratin help strengthen weakened areas while emollients soften and detangle. Use on mid-lengths to ends for concentrated repair without weighing down roots.

• Deep hydration to improve manageability and softness
• Keratin-infused support for visibly stronger strands
• Anti-frizz smoothing for sleeker styling outcomes
• Color-safe formulation that preserves vibrancy

Can people with color-treated or curly hair use this set safely?

Yes—both products are formulated to be color-safe and to retain natural oils, making them appropriate for colored, highlighted, or chemically treated hair. The moisturizing profile also suits curly and textured hair types that require extra definition and hydration. As always, patch-test new products and adjust frequency to your hair’s needs.

• Color-safe ingredients reduce the risk of fading
• Moisture-forward formula supports curls and texture
• Free from sulfates and parabens to limit irritation
• Light fragrance avoids heavy perfuming of the hair

How should I fit this duo into my wash-day routine?

Start with the shampoo to clarify and remove buildup; if hair feels particularly heavy, lather and rinse twice. Follow with the conditioner, leaving it on for several minutes to allow hydrating and repairing ingredients to penetrate. For extra damaged areas, consider a weekly deep mask or leave-in treatment alongside this set.

• Lather, rinse, repeat shampoo if needed before conditioning
• Apply conditioner from mid-length to ends and rinse thoroughly
• Use 1–2 times weekly as a restorative boost for very dry hair
• Pair with heat protection when styling to maintain repair gains

Who is this for: This Kristin Ess set is for anyone with dry, frizzy, thick, curly, or color-treated hair seeking a gentle clarifying shampoo plus a moisturizing conditioner that restores softness and shine without sulfates or parabens. It fits users who want everyday-friendly cleansing that prepares hair for deeper treatments and supports long-term manageability and color retention.

Ingredients

Shampoo: water (aqua/eau), cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, decyl glucoside, fragrance (parfum), sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, sorbitol, cocamide mipa, phenoxyethanol, sodium lauroyl glycinate, glycerin, panthenol, peg-150 distearate, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, stearyl alcohol, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, sodium chloride, acrylates copolymer, citric acid chlorphenesin, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, polyquaternium-7, cetrimonium chloride, coconut acid, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hydroxide, isopropanolamine, sodium benzoate, coumarin. 230208. Conditioner: water (aqua/eau), cetearyl alcohol, isopropyl palmitate, behentrimonium chloride, sorbitol, cetyl alcohol, sesamum indicum (sesame) seed oil, fragrance (parfum), isopropyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, cetrimonium chloride, panthenol, polyester-37, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate dimethicone, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, polyquaternium-7, myristyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, sodium benzoate, sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, citric acid, dehydroacetic acid, coumarin. 230209.