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PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Lemon Poppy Seed
When I have desserts, I usually go for chocolately flavours rather than fruity ones, but I'm oh so grateful that I got the opportunity to try this for the Product Review Club. While I loved the chocolate peanut butter version of this bar, this one... +
When I have desserts, I usually go for chocolately flavours rather than fruity ones, but I'm oh so grateful that I got the opportunity to try this for the Product Review Club.
While I loved the chocolate peanut butter version of this bar, this one surprisingly also did not disappoint. The artificial taste was a little more noticeable in this, but it's still far more delicious than most protein bars I've tried. The texture is also soft and tender, like you're eating a lemon bar! It's amazing.
Again, I'm really impressed that they managed to pack 20g of protein and only 2g of sugar in this! It tastes very dessert-like, so you can get all the enjoyment without the guilt.
Would definitely have this again and again! :)
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PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter
The package from the Product Review Club arrived on my desk as soon I was going to pop out of work for a donut -- PERFECT TIMING! I love chocolate & peanut butter, and the taste of this protein bar certainly did not disappoint. The inside is sweet... +
The package from the Product Review Club arrived on my desk as soon I was going to pop out of work for a donut -- PERFECT TIMING!
I love chocolate & peanut butter, and the taste of this protein bar certainly did not disappoint. The inside is sweet and creamy, and the soft texture made it taste like a real dessert. I wish there was more chocolate thrown in, though. Chocolate chips added would be divine.
I was really impressed that there wasn't much of an artificial sweetener taste, and the amount of protein is amazing considering the soft texture.
Would definitely buy this for a treat!
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Vichy Idéal Soleil Double Usage After-Sun Care
I've had the pleasure of trying this for free as part of the Product Review Club, and as with the other products in the Ideal Soleil line, I was very satisfied with this. I don't really ever get sunburned since I always make sure to wear sunscreen... +
I've had the pleasure of trying this for free as part of the Product Review Club, and as with the other products in the Ideal Soleil line, I was very satisfied with this.
I don't really ever get sunburned since I always make sure to wear sunscreen (another big thanks to Vichy), so I'm not sure if I can speak for its efficacy, but I've been using it for two weeks as an after-sun moisturizer along with the Vichy sunscreens and my skin has been looking great. While I can't claim that it heals burns faster, I can say with confidence that it keeps my skin very supple and moist, and maintains its brightness even after being out in the sun for many hours. I also really enjoy the scent of this.
I plan on using this as a daily moisturizer for the rest of the summer, and would recommend this to anyone!
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Vichy Idéal Soleil Sheer Lotion Bare Skin Feel SPF 60
I got to try this for free as part of the Product Review Club and I am oh-so glad I did: I am enamoured with this whole line and have never been so impressed with a sunscreen that was not from Asia! I tend to get my sunscreens shipped from Korea or... +
I got to try this for free as part of the Product Review Club and I am oh-so glad I did: I am enamoured with this whole line and have never been so impressed with a sunscreen that was not from Asia!
I tend to get my sunscreens shipped from Korea or Japan since I make a habit of wearing it every day but need a formula with a soft finish (not shiny and thick) and good protection. This formula totally blew me away since I was so used to Western sunscreens being thick, hard to spread evenly, and taking forever to absorb. The Bare Skin Feel aspect is very real; I really don't feel like I'm wearing any sunscreen at all when I wear this! It spreads like a moisturizer and absorbs fairly quickly.
The effectiveness is apparent, since the places where I don't apply sunscreen, like my legs and feet, get noticeably more tanned than my thighs and calves where I do. I would absolutely recommend this sunscreen for people like me who hate wearing it but insist on being protected. :)
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Vichy Idéal Soleil Ultra-fluid Sun Protection SPF 50
I make sure to wear sunscreen every day so having a good one is super important to me. I usually get my sunscreens from Japan or Korea since they offer good protection while having an effective formula that looks great with makeup, but waiting for... +
I make sure to wear sunscreen every day so having a good one is super important to me. I usually get my sunscreens from Japan or Korea since they offer good protection while having an effective formula that looks great with makeup, but waiting for shipping is a real hassle. I was very pleased to have had the opportunity to try this from the Product Review Club.
I was absolutely amazed at the quality of this sunscreen lotion. Its consistency is similar to the ones I get from Japan: very lightweight and emollient, being able to spread on my face and absorbing super quickly to a matte finish. Usually when I get sunscreen here it tends to give me a white cast and leave a shiny look, but I've had no such problem with this one.
What's more, I could tell this sunscreen offers very effective protection. I walk around outside for hours at a time and while my arms and legs have tanned considerably since I started testing this sunscreen on my face, my face remained the same shade and did not tan! It's great not having to worry about sun damage while still keeping my face of makeup!
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Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Truly Radiant Toothbrush
This was my first time using an electric toothbrush, and I was kindly sent this by the Product Review Club. I'm super grateful that I had the opportunity to try it, because now I don't think I could go back to using a manual one! One of the most... +
This was my first time using an electric toothbrush, and I was kindly sent this by the Product Review Club. I'm super grateful that I had the opportunity to try it, because now I don't think I could go back to using a manual one!
One of the most telling things I noticed about this toothbrush was that it really whitens my teeth. I use it with the Arm & Hammer Extreme Whitening Toothpaste and while it had pretty good results before with my manual toothbrush, I was blown away with the difference it made with the Spinbrush. My teeth were remarkably whiter after the first use, and continued to whiten with subsequent uses.
It also did a great job at removing plaque from hard-to-reach areas. My whole mouth felt super clean after brushing like I had just come from the dentist.
I'm not usually easily impressed with products so believe me when I say I would recommend this to absolutely everybody. I plan on getting replacement brush heads soon!
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Adrien Gagnon Super Energex
I got to try this for free as part of the Product Review Club. I was skeptical about these energy ampoules being effective but I actually noticed a significant boost of energy when I took these. I even took one in the early evening one time and had... +
I got to try this for free as part of the Product Review Club. I was skeptical about these energy ampoules being effective but I actually noticed a significant boost of energy when I took these. I even took one in the early evening one time and had trouble sleeping. I'd say that these are about as effective as a good cup of coffee.
However, the aftertaste is really strong. The box recommended diluting these in water or a smoothie, but I found that it ruined the taste of whatever it was mixed with so I just took these straight like a shot and had some juice or water to wash it down afterward.
I would recommend these to people looking for an energy boost who also can't drink coffee. Otherwise, because of the taste, I'd suggest sticking to the classic cuppa!
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Adrien Gagnon Decadent Fudge Nutriforme Bars
I tried these meal replacement bars for free as part of the Product Review Club. I probably wouldn't have tried them otherwise since I haven't really liked any of the meal replacement bars I've tried in the past, but they did look really good and... +
I tried these meal replacement bars for free as part of the Product Review Club. I probably wouldn't have tried them otherwise since I haven't really liked any of the meal replacement bars I've tried in the past, but they did look really good and I'm glad I had the opportunity to discover this!
One of the biggest things that puts me off from having these bars is the taste. They tend to taste like ground up vitamins and protein powder, which means I'd much rather just eat a chocolate bar instead. But these bars actually kind of taste like fudge, at least texture-wise. I like how there are crispy rice bits added in as well.
I probably wouldn't buy this because I find it to be kind of expensive at $11.50 per box of 5. The 270-calorie content of these bars are also a bit high for me. Since I usually have time to prepare and eat regular meals nowadays, I don't really have a use for meal replacement bars. However, I would definitely recommend these to people who do, as they taste delicious!
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CND VINYLUX Weekly Top Coat
I got this top coat for free from the Product Review Club along with the Weekly Polish in Salmon Run. I was initially disappointed with the Weekly Polish since it didn't apply very evenly, but after applying the Top Coat, I was happy to see that it... +
I got this top coat for free from the Product Review Club along with the Weekly Polish in Salmon Run.
I was initially disappointed with the Weekly Polish since it didn't apply very evenly, but after applying the Top Coat, I was happy to see that it really made a difference in the look of the polish. It made my nails super shiny and smooth, which gave a very nice effect to my otherwise shoddy colour application.
However, my nails felt very tight after everything dried. I'm not sure if it's the fault of the Polish or of the Top Coat, but you can definitely notice some discomfort, especially if you don't usually wear nail polish. I also noticed some shrinkage after my nails dried down.
It also takes quite some time to dry. It feels like it dried quickly but you should be careful with using your hands too much for the next while. Even the next day after I took a shower, I noticed some of my nails were a little dented.
It has been three days since I applied the Weekly Polish and Top Coat and only noticed minor wear at the tips. I think if you take care to apply the Top Coat along the edges of your nails, it should last a lot longer.
I would definitely recommend this Top Coat if you're looking for a shiny look and can spare the time for it to dry down.
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CND VINYLUX Weekly Polish
I was very fortunate to have received this polish from the Product Review Club. I got the colour #181 Salmon Run, which is a very pretty light coral. The colour is very office friendly and goes great with a tan, perfect for spring and summer. The... +
I was very fortunate to have received this polish from the Product Review Club. I got the colour #181 Salmon Run, which is a very pretty light coral. The colour is very office friendly and goes great with a tan, perfect for spring and summer.
The application was a bit streaky, and it was quite tough to get an even coat. My hands are normally quite skilled at applying polish but I had a lot of difficulty with this. It looked like I missed some spots even though I applied two coats.
I applied the top coat and waited for the polish to set until I thought it was dry enough to do normal activities, but the polish dented even the next day after taking a warm shower. I usually don't have this kind of trouble, and was disappointed that the initial uneven application looked even more messed up the day after.
I wouldn't recommend this particular shade, despite it being a beautiful colour. Maybe the other colours will fare better.
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