The Function in Function of Beauty (aka) is Function of Beauty Worth It?

By Mary Thompson –

Function of Beauty?

Fake products…

Seems that lately, Facebook has lost focus from its main purpose of a way to keep in touch with family and friends. These days it’s also the place to find the latest trends in health and beauty. This is only natural I guess since society seems to engage on that social media platform on a daily basis.

With digital environments soon becoming the norm of social interaction, comes the sense of trust people tend to develop in products that are advertised on them. After all only good can come out of Facebook right?

WRONG!

Recently the discrepancies of privacy and “fake news” have caused the company to re-think their choices and tweak features for the good of the users and nothing more. Perhaps just maybe they should also take a look at the products featured on news feeds which paint a pretty picture to make any advertisement look legit.

Well it was worth a try

It seems that a few catchy phrases, demo videos and a website accompanied by some reviews are sure to make any product worth it. If arranged the right away anything can be sold even for the steepest of price tags.

Needless to say like so many others searching for the perfect product that actually does what it says it will. I was astounded that a bottle of shampoo and conditioner could take the place of other haircare products. Thus, shelling out $36 for two 8 oz. bottles seemed to be a no-brainer.

Customizable ingredients? What are exactly are they?

So many shampoos and conditioners cater to different hair types, but it’s no secret that everyone can’t simply be categorized into certain groups. There’s always going to be a much-needed feature missing. Thus, when the revolutionary concept of haircare specifically made for each user’s needs is introduced well you can bet consumers will flock to try it out.

Throw in the fact that all of the ingredients are natural and void of any harsh chemicals. Putting all those components together will no doubt create a best seller. However, when it comes down to exactly what these ingredients are suddenly the mystery starts to take shape.

Despite efforts to thoroughly comb through Function of Beauty’s website a breakdown of ingredients seems to be nowhere in sight. However, without a doubt, the absence of a detailed ingredient list won’t deter skyrocketing sales. Unfortunately, words such as “cruelty-free” “no parabens or sulfates” seems to do the trick.

What’s the verdict?

Sadly, after trying out the product for about a week without the addition to of anything else, in order to achieve honest results. Despite these efforts while keeping an open mind, the results were nothing but a fiasco of false hopes.

Function of Beauty’s prediction failure came after first dispensing the shampoo. Even with a good amount, the number of suds created were disappointing, to say the least. The strands felt as though they were immersed in a balm as opposed to what one would expect from a high-quality sudsy shampoo.

When it came to the conditioner it didn’t do any better. Given the fact that the formula created was for a deep moisture cleanse the end result was lacking. Instead of resembling a thicker substance which would be expected from something delivering rich moisture. It was instead a watered down concoction which wasn’t thick in the slightest.

The only aspects which came as advertised were the amount of, colouring in the formula and the fact that each both had a customized label.

The end results?

They were exactly what would be expected given the thinned out quality of the formula. The same or even worse than what would come of a cheaper drugstore brand.

Could an onslaught of disappointing results lead to the end of the line for Function of Beauty?

Probably not for the simple reason that it answers the all-important consumer demand. With that comes societies need for convenience, and anything environmentally friendly. Even if it means paying top dollar for small amounts that are hardly enough to last a month.

This calls into the question the presence of the “function” in Function of Beauty.

 

Mary Thompson