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Matrix Brass Off Blue Shampoo | Refreshes & Neutralizes Brassy Tones | Color Depositing Shampoo | For Brassy Hair | For Color Treated Hair | Salon Shampoo | Packaging May Vary

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This color depositing blue shampoo neutralizes brassy tones while refreshing your hair with cool tones. Best for brunettes who lighten their hair, this shampoo deposits balancing blue-violet pigments to reduce brassy tones

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Deposits balancing blue-violet pigments to reduce brassy tones. Suitable for color treated and natural hair

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Wearing suitable gloves, apply to wet hair, lather and rinse well. Leave on 3-5 minutes before rinsing

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Brass Off Toning System for Neutralizing Orange/Brassy Tones

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Blue Shampoo

Neutralizes brassy tones while refreshing your hair with cool tones. Deposits blue-violet pigments.

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Helps remove brassy undertones in just one wash. Provides 2x more moisture & shiny, stronger hair.

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Neutralizing Toning Hair Mask

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Neutralize Yellow Tones Neutralize Orange Tones Control Frizz Add Volume Preserve Curl Pattern Hydrate and Moisturize Hair
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Purple Pigments Blue-Violet pigments Shea Butter Protein Manuka Honey Avocado & Hyaluronic Acid
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Which hair type is Brass Off best for?

Brass Off is great for all hair types to neutralize any brassiness (orange tones) in colored hair.

What hair color is Brass Off best for?

Brass Off is best for all types and textures of dark blonde and light brunette hair.

What is the key ingredient in Brass Off?

Neutralizing dyes reduces unwanted orange undertones (reduces brassiness) while Vitamin E Oil nourishes the hair to provide moisture and shine.

How often should I use Brass Off?

Brass Off should be used 2-3 weeks after color service. Repeat use 2x a week to maintain color.

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We updated our packaging! Same great formula, with a new modern look.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.95 x 1.95 x 8.16 inches; 10.93 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ E2235902
  • UPC ‏ : ‎ 884486320117
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Matrix
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B06VSZ69LL
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 30,671 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
30,671 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, smell and quality of the shampoo. They mention that it works as advertised, smells amazing and is brassy free. However, some customers have reported issues with durability, saying that it's not very long lasting and harsh. Opinions are mixed on moisturizing, color, and value.

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373 customers mention271 positive102 negative

Customers like the performance of the shampoo. For example, they say it works amazing, does a decent job, and works wonderfully in their hair. Some mention that the formula is gentle and nourishing, so it doesn't strip their hair of its natural oils.

"...It's strong and it works better than the 4-5 other "blue shampoos" I've tried (which were more "dark purple than blue") and the one failed blue..." Read more

"...It's easy to use, effective, and can save you both time and money in the long run...." Read more

"...Hence it did not work on myLightened brunette hair...." Read more

"This product is amazing and works very well for getting that brassiness out of your hair! BUT, the packaging was not good at all...." Read more

361 customers mention310 positive51 negative

Customers like the quality of the shampoo. They say it improves their hair color tremendously, is good for color-treated hair, and works to tone out the brassy old highlights. Some customers also mention that it seems to dry their hair out.

"...In terms of price, considering the salon-quality results and the amount of time you can save on professional toning treatments, it's a worthy..." Read more

"The Blue brass shampoo has helped maintain my hair color and has helped my blonde not to become to brassy but has been a little bit drying...." Read more

"Excellent toner if you are light enough. I just left it in for an hour and my hair looks pretty dang good...." Read more

"...your own natural color and want amazingly soft, shiny, smooth and beautiful hair.....BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!!!" Read more

191 customers mention162 positive29 negative

Customers say the shampoo neutralizes brassiness and keeps blonde highlights looking fresh. They say it helps remove brassiness from gray hair and stops it from happening. Customers also say it leaves hair shiny and manageable.

"...Without a doubt, it's meant to neutralize brassiness (orange or copper-like tones) in brunette hair colors...." Read more

"...Just remember, while it's great for occasional use to combat brassiness, relying solely on a color-depositing shampoo for your hair health and color..." Read more

"...I've been using it every other day, and the brassiness has not returned." Read more

"...That brown color is brassy, but this shampoo takes the brassiness out. I LOVE it!" Read more

185 customers mention160 positive25 negative

Customers like the smell of the shampoo. Some say it smells amazing.

"...Smells really great, too! Bonus!..." Read more

"...A bonus is that I love how it smells and it does make my hair feel soft after, not brittle...." Read more

"...Helps keep my color looking less orange when I need. Decent smell, didn’t really notice a moisturizing effect but it didn’t dry my hair out so that..." Read more

"...It smelled fine and the results were more than satisfying...." Read more

441 customers mention232 positive209 negative

Customers are mixed about the color of the shampoo. Some mention that it improves the color over time, restores it, and keeps it bright. However, others say that the color is really blue and may tint your hands.

"...1-2 times a week at most since my hair is pretty healthy and can hold color evenly now...." Read more

"...But it looked awful, and I was desperate. Followed all instructions and did it!!! My hair was an awful brassy red..I looked like Chewbacca!!!..." Read more

"...Brass Off Blue Shampoo steps in, promising to refresh and neutralize unwanted orange hues in your hair...." Read more

"...came out partial good but partial super bright and had some really bright orange /yello spots .I didn’t exactly love it ...." Read more

169 customers mention59 positive110 negative

Customers are mixed about the moisturizing of the shampoo. Some mention that it leaves hair moisturized and not brittle or dry, while others say that it was beyond drying to their hair and left it very dry.

"...OVERALL OPINION: This shampoo can be VERY drying, but it does temporarily help neutralize brassy hair..." Read more

"...Instead, it leaves my hair feeling hydrated and healthy, with a beautiful shine.I also appreciate the convenience of the packaging...." Read more

"...and has helped my blonde not to become to brassy but has been a little bit drying...." Read more

"...I think it can be drying on the hair. Still love the product and am happy my hair is looking so much better already...." Read more

96 customers mention62 positive34 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the shampoo. Some mention it's worth the price, a worthy investment for maintaining your hair color, and the best stuff on the market. However, others say that it'll waste your money.

"...of time you can save on professional toning treatments, it's a worthy investment for maintaining your hair color at home...." Read more

"Smelled good, expensive for the quality. After rinsing it left my hair feeling tangled and dry...." Read more

"...this shampoo, so the bottle lasts a long time, making it a great value for the price." Read more

"...The price value is jaw dropping considering I’ve tried all the expensive options and this is the only one that actually works...." Read more

107 customers mention29 positive78 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the shampoo. They mention that it's not very long-lasting, harsh, and ineffective. Some say that the bottle is damaged and the cap is broken.

"...my hair became super dry, brittle and tangled. It was so bad that I could not brush my hair without breakage...." Read more

"Unfortunately it exploded in the package before I opened it. Blue was everywhere, 😦 be careful opening it. I was refunded...." Read more

"...It's strong and it works better than the 4-5 other "blue shampoos" I've tried (which were more "dark purple than blue") and the one failed blue..." Read more

"It's hard on your hair" Read more

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I was skeptical based on the mixed reviews but I’ve used Matrix brand shampoo in the past and felt safer using a brand I knew. I’ve been using this blue shampoo & conditioner for over two weeks (washing every other day) and it really has helped with the brassy/orange pieces I had, especially in the front of my hair. A bonus is that I love how it smells and it does make my hair feel soft after, not brittle. I really would recommend it if you have some stubborn highlights.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
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If you've ever dabbled in the world of blond highlights, you know the struggle with those pesky brassy tones that seem to pop up out of nowhere. That's where the Matrix Brass Off Blue Shampoo steps in, promising to refresh and neutralize unwanted orange hues in your hair. My daughter gave this shampoo a whirl last summer when her beautiful blonde highlights began to fade into an orangey mess. With a simple application and a brief wait time of just a minute or two, she noticed a significant reduction in the orangish tones, transforming them into a more appealing light brown/dirty blond shade.

The process is straightforward - shampoo, let it sit, and rinse. It’s that easy to fight off the brassiness. This shampoo could be a game-changer for those struggling to maintain their desired blonde tone without frequent trips to the salon. However, it’s also a reminder of the upkeep blonde hair requires. My daughter eventually decided to return to her brunette roots, concluding that the blonde life was too high-maintenance for her taste. But, for anyone wrestling with orange hues post-coloring, toning with this shampoo might be the solution you've been looking for.

In terms of price, considering the salon-quality results and the amount of time you can save on professional toning treatments, it's a worthy investment for maintaining your hair color at home. Just remember, while it's great for occasional use to combat brassiness, relying solely on a color-depositing shampoo for your hair health and color maintenance might not be the best long-term strategy. Always consider using it as part of a broader hair care regimen tailored to colored hair.

In conclusion, Matrix Brass Off Blue Shampoo is a practical solution for anyone looking to extend the life of their blonde highlights and combat those inevitable brassy tones. It's easy to use, effective, and can save you both time and money in the long run. Whether you're a seasoned blonde or experimenting with lighter tones, it's worth giving this shampoo a try.
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BLUE CONFIRMED: This is actually a blue shampoo. It's not a dark purple shampoo, which hardly does much to cancel out orange-yellow (or sometimes even yellow-orange) tones. There is a slight violet pigment mixed in, but the product is definitely way more blue than purple. It is the darkest blue shampoo I've been able to find, and it's strong. Without a doubt, it's meant to neutralize brassiness (orange or copper-like tones) in brunette hair colors. I found it *can* be used with some "dark blonde" hair color - with a few caveats:

• When I say "dark blonde," I mean dark hair that has been lightened to a yellow-orange shade at most. If you were able to lighten your hair to a VERY PALE mostly yellow, but slightly muted pumpkin color (before applying any dye/toner), and a purple shampoo isn't helping you neutralize unwanted warmth... then you might want to try mixing this blue shampoo with a purple shampoo first. Otherwise, you'll risk building up a subtle green tone, which will be most noticeable under sunlight. (I'll explain more below if you feel like reading.)

• I would not recommend this on someone who has naturally dark blonde hair (virgin hair) because I just don't know if you have the orange to red underlying pigments that brunettes have. Just the same, I'm not sure how this product would affect someone with natural light ginger hair color. I've only used it on my very dark brown hair after lightening (bleaching), then dying, then toning.

• Different hair color brands may consider "dark blonde" to be a different level. What one brand considers "dark blonde," another may consider "very light brown." I found "dark blonde/very light brown" colors usually fall at or between a level 7 and 6 for most brands. (I personally favor Wella Professionals Koleston and Color Touch hair colors. However, I have used other brands and Wella products from a popular beauty supply store that doesn't always sell the best stuff.)

• I'm hesitant to recommend this product to someone who has hair that has been lightened and dyed to a level 7 color that appears more dark blonde and that would unlikely be mistaken for a very light brown. (I'm more hesitant if your hair is damaged or very porous in any areas). I feel it's safe for someone with a level 6 color to use, even if the brand calls it a dark blonde color. (It's all about the annoying underlying pigment that keeps trying to fight its way thru!)

• If you have light blonde highlights or a balayage, I would try to find a dark purple shampoo... or just be very careful with how you use this blue shampoo. (I had to figure out how to manage yellow & copper tones when I had balayage hair. I have some tips on that below.)

OVERALL OPINION: This shampoo can be VERY drying, but it does temporarily help neutralize brassy hair (various ranges of warmth containing a fair amount of orange or copper tones) to a neutral or cool tone. This is supposed to help reduce damage to lightened/color-treated hair because it extends the time you can wait before undergoing another chemical process. It's strong and it works better than the 4-5 other "blue shampoos" I've tried (which were more "dark purple than blue") and the one failed blue food coloring + shampoo or conditioner hack. Depending on the condition and color of your hair, you may only need to use this once a week. Or you may find yourself using it every other time you wash your hair.

I have used it on my hair when it was in various conditions, from mostly healthy to severely damaged. If you have porous hair, the pigment in this shampoo will grab quickly. It may not wash out completely either (if your hair is totally fried.) Sometimes it helps to leave this shampoo on a little longer than directed. But do so at your own risk. Because it can stain your skin. (I found this out the hard way. I stained my forehead, neck, and hands. But I left it on for a long time. Everything scrubbed away after 1-2 days.)

PERSONAL EXPERIENCES FOR ADDITIONAL REFERENCE: I'm not a licensed professional. Nor have I ever been to any kind of beauty school. I basically decided to do my own hair out of boredom one day. I had very dark virgin hair (a tad darker than a level 3). I'm half Korean, so my hair can really take a beating. I had already paid 2 professionals. I wanted to be a "dirty blonde." (I think it might be every Asian girl/woman's dream to achieve natural looking blonde hair at least once in their life.) The 1st professional was too afraid to lighten my hair so she did "baby lights," which barely made a change. The 2nd totally botched my hair.

Despite being half Korean and not being able to hold a curl more than a minute, I know my thick and stubborn hair will lighten rapidly. But no one seemed to listen. The 2nd professional ended up trying to correct the splotchy pale yellow and white mess she made of my hair by coloring over it. However, she somehow took my hair back to it's original color... except it was very flat looking.

After wasting around $300 for nothing, I decided to just have fun and do things myself. I used Color Oops to strip the dye out. I was left with the same splotchy mess, except it was dark orange.

I went thru multiple processes of lightening and bleach bathes until I got the consistent very pale yellow pumpkin shade I needed. I dyed my hair the dirty blonde I wanted. But I had no idea how to keep up with it. I kept touching up my roots every other week and toning. I eventually took my hair to the lightest blonde I could (level 9) and learned about the miracle of purple shampoo.

I eventually grew tired of the light color and attempted to dye my hair light brown. I didn't know I needed to add some warmth back, so my hair turned out a muddy green gray color. I had to strip it and bleach it again.

Long story short, I chemically processed the heck out of my hair for over a year before I got it right. I had to baby the lower thirds because it felt like moosh after one bleach disaster. I achieved a light ash brown that I wanted to maintain. My purple shampoo had no effect. I tried other "blue" shampoos and some at home hacks I found online. Then I began using this blue shampoo.

It worked, but it was too drying for my damaged hair. Also, the bottom part of my hair was so fried and porous that it seemed to instantly soak up all the pigment from this shampoo and became stained. I had to carefully use a gentle bleach bath to get most of the blue out.
(That part of my hair could hardly hold any dye so I ended up having an unintentional, but nice looking ombre color for several months.) I'd have to carefully comb this shampoo thru the upper part of my wet hair, then quickly scrub for cleaning - being careful not to let so much run thru the lower lengths of my hair - before rinsing off. It was tedious to do, but it was really all I could do unless I wanted to chop my hair really short. I sometimes soaked the bottom part of my hair in oils before washing, but that didn't seem to help much. I just had to be careful not to let this settle on the extremely porous lenths of my hair for more than 30 seconds to avoid staining that part.

I ended up switching to the Matrix Brass Off hair mask, since I couldn't handle how brittle and dry my hair had become. I found I had to leave the mask on longer, but it allowed me to have more control over how much pigment soaked into the really damaged parts of my hair. It allowed me to wash my entire hair with a very gentle & moisturizing shampoo. Then I could condition my hair, wring it out, dry it even more with a towel, and comb the mask thru the parts that needed it. If it got on some of the lower ends I could wipe it off with my hands or rinse it off. It wasn't a big deal because it took longer for the mask to leave behind blue pigment than this shampoo. I would occassionally (rarely) go thru the hassle of using this shampoo when I felt the mask just wasn't doing enough.

After cutting off all the very damaged parts a year later, I accidentally over lightened my hair again. This time it's healthy, just lighter than I wanted. It's a light-medium natural brown. However, I still experienced the problem of the dreaded orange town slowly peaking thru my dye no matter how gentle of a shampoo I used. Then I found this bottle of blue shampoo deep in my cabinet. I thought it might be too old to work, but nope! It still works. I do still find it drying, but I only have to use it 1-2 times a week at most since my hair is pretty healthy and can hold color evenly now. Once I get enough blue pigment on my hair, I can use the shampoo once in a week. (I currently wash my hair everyday to every other day, depending on how much styling products I've used.)

*OH! When using either the blue shampoo or mask, you may want to have a dedicated towel that you don't mind getting stained. If you have dark towels, you should be fine. I'll write a review on the mask later. Personally, I prefer the mask because it's not drying. But if you have healthy hair and a great deep conditioner, this shampoo is superior as far as cutting out the brass.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
Size: 10.1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I've been coloring my (naturally brunette) hair for years with no issues, but this time my hair turned brassy orange. I ordered this shampoo same day and it arrived the next day. Even after the first use I could see a difference. I've used it 3 times and my hair looks so much better! A few more washes and I think it'll be perfect! So SO glad I found this.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
Size: 10.1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I was skeptical based on the mixed reviews but I’ve used Matrix brand shampoo in the past and felt safer using a brand I knew. I’ve been using this blue shampoo & conditioner for over two weeks (washing every other day) and it really has helped with the brassy/orange pieces I had, especially in the front of my hair. A bonus is that I love how it smells and it does make my hair feel soft after, not brittle. I really would recommend it if you have some stubborn highlights.
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4.0 out of 5 stars It works
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
I was skeptical based on the mixed reviews but I’ve used Matrix brand shampoo in the past and felt safer using a brand I knew. I’ve been using this blue shampoo & conditioner for over two weeks (washing every other day) and it really has helped with the brassy/orange pieces I had, especially in the front of my hair. A bonus is that I love how it smells and it does make my hair feel soft after, not brittle. I really would recommend it if you have some stubborn highlights.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
Size: 10.1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I couldn't wait to write this review!!! I did my own hair at home for the very first time and needless to say...IT CAME OUT AS A COMPLETE DISASTER!!!! I had to wear my hair in a ponytail to work for a week because I was so embarrassed!!! I picked a nice color but I screwed it up!! I was so sad and depressed. Hopeless to honest. On a budget so couldn't exactly go spend the money to fix it. I started searching online for help!!! I came across this product, read the reviews and said to myself well what the hell, it can't any worse...but of the possibility of that was there. But it looked awful, and I was desperate. Followed all instructions and did it!!! My hair was an awful brassy red..I looked like Chewbacca!!! When I was done.....WOW! WOW! WOW!!! FRICKEN AWESOME!!!! The color was toned down alot and looked like what I wanted to begin with!!! The softness, the manageability, the shine, no frizzz!!!!! All in one!!!! I will use this product forever!!! So if you need help with a bade hair dye job or if you want to just highlight your own natural color and want amazingly soft, shiny, smooth and beautiful hair.....BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023
I couldn't wait to write this review!!! I did my own hair at home for the very first time and needless to say...IT CAME OUT AS A COMPLETE DISASTER!!!! I had to wear my hair in a ponytail to work for a week because I was so embarrassed!!! I picked a nice color but I screwed it up!! I was so sad and depressed. Hopeless to honest. On a budget so couldn't exactly go spend the money to fix it. I started searching online for help!!! I came across this product, read the reviews and said to myself well what the hell, it can't any worse...but of the possibility of that was there. But it looked awful, and I was desperate. Followed all instructions and did it!!! My hair was an awful brassy red..I looked like Chewbacca!!! When I was done.....WOW! WOW! WOW!!! FRICKEN AWESOME!!!! The color was toned down alot and looked like what I wanted to begin with!!! The softness, the manageability, the shine, no frizzz!!!!! All in one!!!! I will use this product forever!!! So if you need help with a bade hair dye job or if you want to just highlight your own natural color and want amazingly soft, shiny, smooth and beautiful hair.....BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!!!!!!
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Holly
5.0 out of 5 stars Works well!
Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2023
Size: 10.1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I have naturally dark brown hair, and I have dyed my hair blonde to overtime. Whenever I want to get rid of brassy tones, I use this shampoo! I don’t find that it dries my hair out, and it really brightens my hair up nicely! I always get compliments after I use it. Works best if you leave it on for 10 or so minutes.
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Ira Opitz
5.0 out of 5 stars Rotstich verschwindet
Reviewed in Germany on May 5, 2024
Size: 10.1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Es dauert ein paar Haar Wäschen, zusammen mit dem Conditioner eine super Pflege für coloriertes Haar, welches zum Rotstich neigt. Ich möchte eine kühle Farbe. Klappt nun gut.
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Ira Opitz
5.0 out of 5 stars Rotstich verschwindet
Reviewed in Germany on May 5, 2024
Es dauert ein paar Haar Wäschen, zusammen mit dem Conditioner eine super Pflege für coloriertes Haar, welches zum Rotstich neigt. Ich möchte eine kühle Farbe. Klappt nun gut.
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alicia makki
5.0 out of 5 stars Cheveux châtains
Reviewed in Belgium on April 7, 2024
Size: 10.1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Efface bien les mauvais reflets
Nikki Hughes
5.0 out of 5 stars Way better than other brands
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 27, 2024
Size: 10.1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
I have previously used TIGI Dumb blonde which was really thin and drying. This is thick, creamy and does a great job. Does not dry my hair out as much. Really impressed
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5.0 out of 5 stars J'adore MATRIX
Reviewed in France on February 5, 2024
Size: 10.1 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
J'utilise cette marque des années et j'aime beaucoup leur produits. C'est une qualité assure.