Often supermarket conditioners are very dissapointing, they tend to be on the runny side, not very nourishing and sit on the hair. I was a big fan of Pantene in the late 90s/early 00's but when they reformulated the range in around 2003/2004 I stopped using the brand as it had become too siliconey for my fine hair and the build up residue was too much for me. I am glad to say that this product is not a typical supermarket conditioner and it is not too full of cones', infact I can't even see one listed on the label anymore - so they have improved the formula to be rich and effective without the slippery silicones to achieve such a texture which is brilliant.
The product itself is quite concentrated, not quite as concentrated as the old Pantene formula and I have to use a bit more than I used to, but it sinks in very quickly and actually penetrates the hair rather than sitting on top like the old formula. It very quickly detangles and any knots just slip right out. I liken this to being more like one of a supermarket range hair masque/treatment rather than a standard conditioner as it is richer and very good value for the size of the bottle.
The scent - it's amazing - as if they have taken the classic perfumey Pantene fragrance but added a modern twist with a fruity topnote. It is a very strong fragrance and you can smell it even before you open the bottle. So those sensitive to fragrances might want to keep this in mind.
Overall I think Pantene have done a great job of revamping their range and I would happily repurchase this conditioner again and again. I also like the fact they have kept the same flip top upside down packaging of the conditioner which means you can get every last drop from your bottle. The packaging also looks upmarket and quite fancy with it's pearlized white and gold chevron patterned bottle.
i really love this product, my hair hasnt felt this good for a very long time, it is shiny and not fluffy!! very happy