Astraea
Member Since: February 10, 2010Reviews
Brookside Chocolate Tablet Bar in Blueberry Almond with Açai Flavour
To me, this tasted just like Brookstone’s Açai & Blueberry Flavors, but in bar form. There was a nice snap to the bar (instead of the chewy texture of the previously mentioned candies), likely with the almonds, and the flavour is definitely... +
To me, this tasted just like Brookstone’s Açai & Blueberry Flavors, but in bar form. There was a nice snap to the bar (instead of the chewy texture of the previously mentioned candies), likely with the almonds, and the flavour is definitely unique with the mix of berries and chocolate. The dark chocolate itself is rich and smooth.
In my opinion it’s great to fulfill any sweet cravings after a meal – I like how the bar has different sizes of squares so you can snap off just the right amount of chocolate. The price is great relative to other chocolate bars of this quality, and for its unique taste, I would definitely consider buying these again or gifting them to friends and family.
Note: I received this product to review in ChickAdvisor's Review Club.
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Brookside Chocolate Tablet Bar in Mango Coconut Crunch
This is my favourite of the three Brookstone Chocolate Tablet bars, and in my opinion, the most unique in taste. The mango was sweet and gave a great kick in flavour of the bar which matched nicely with the rich and smooth dark chocolate. There... +
This is my favourite of the three Brookstone Chocolate Tablet bars, and in my opinion, the most unique in taste. The mango was sweet and gave a great kick in flavour of the bar which matched nicely with the rich and smooth dark chocolate. There was a nice crunch to the bar as well.
In my opinion it’s great to fulfill any sweet cravings after a meal – I like how the bar has different sizes of squares so you can snap off just the right amount of chocolate. The price is great relative to other chocolate bars of this quality, and for its unique taste, I would definitely consider buying these again or gifting them to friends and family.
Note: I received this product to review in ChickAdvisor's Review Club.
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Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep
Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep is a lightly scented night cream, reminiscent of sleeping packs in Asian skincare routines. Although it takes some time to get completely absorbed for my skin, it was not greasy which made it good for use at night. After two... +
Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep is a lightly scented night cream, reminiscent of sleeping packs in Asian skincare routines. Although it takes some time to get completely absorbed for my skin, it was not greasy which made it good for use at night. After two weeks of test use it did seem to make my skin more moisturized. The mirrored lid was a nice touch. I don't see myself using this daily but probably several times a week as my skin needed.
Note: I received this product for free to review, and have used it for the last two weeks.
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Vichy Idealia Life Serum
Vichy Idealia Life Serum has a lightweight, non greasy formula which absorbs quickly into skin, making it ideal for use as a part of a daytime routine as well as nighttime. I was pleasantly surprised that it left a slight sheen on my skin which... +
Vichy Idealia Life Serum has a lightweight, non greasy formula which absorbs quickly into skin, making it ideal for use as a part of a daytime routine as well as nighttime. I was pleasantly surprised that it left a slight sheen on my skin which made it glow a bit too. I would consider repurchased this Serum once I run out of this bottle.
Note: I received this product for free to review, and have used it for the last two weeks.
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Dior Addict Lip Glow Color Reviver Balm
Dior's Addict Lip Glow (in Pink) turns into a light, subtle pink after application, which makes it perfect for a casual day look on the go, especially don't have a mirror handy. It has a slight scent and is moisturizing enough to use on its own... +
Dior's Addict Lip Glow (in Pink) turns into a light, subtle pink after application, which makes it perfect for a casual day look on the go, especially don't have a mirror handy. It has a slight scent and is moisturizing enough to use on its own. It's price puts it on the high-end but I feel that I got my money's worth as I was able to use it for quite a long time, and the packaging is also quite lovely. -
Nutella Hazelnut Spread
It's delicious, it's fairly healthy (for what it is...) and goes well with almost anything from breakfast foods to dessert. Not much more you can ask for!
It's delicious, it's fairly healthy (for what it is...) and goes well with almost anything from breakfast foods to dessert. Not much more you can ask for! -
Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Truly Radiant Toothbrush
Compared with other power toothbrushes in the same price range, the Arm & Hammer Spinbrush definitely stands out at doing a good job. It’s sturdy, easy to operate, and has good cleaning results. I can’t say if it helped keep my teeth more... +
Compared with other power toothbrushes in the same price range, the Arm & Hammer Spinbrush definitely stands out at doing a good job. It’s sturdy, easy to operate, and has good cleaning results. I can’t say if it helped keep my teeth more white than if I were to use just a manual toothbrush though, perhaps there may be a subtle improvement in the long run if I were to keep using the Spinbrush. I plan on continuing to use this brush and would be comfortable recommending it to friends.
Disclosure: I received this product to test and review from ChickAdvisor for free, and the above are my observations after testing the product for 1 week.
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Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant Toothpaste
I am always interested in finding a new whitening toothpaste as I have rarely found one that actually makes teeth noticeably whiter. One suggestion I have had from my dental hygienist to keep my teeth white between visits is to apply a baking soda... +
I am always interested in finding a new whitening toothpaste as I have rarely found one that actually makes teeth noticeably whiter. One suggestion I have had from my dental hygienist to keep my teeth white between visits is to apply a baking soda paste to my teeth, as it has natural whitening properties. I often use baking soda as a natural way to clean out tea stains in my mug, so I know it does work in breaking down stains. With that in mind, the Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant Toothpaste being formulated with baking soda (by a company well known for its baking soda, no less) had me intrigued...it was a whitening toothpaste that might actually work.
After using this for several weeks, I can say that yes, it did make my teeth just a bit brighter, my teeth feel clean, and it is actually great at leaving me with fresh breath after brushing my teeth with it. I like the taste of this toothpaste a lot better than the toothpaste I was previously using regularly. Obviously, it will not have as dramatic of an effect as having the dentist clean your teeth, or getting your teeth professional whitened, but I wouldn't expect any toothpaste to be able to do that anyways.
I think this is a good toothpaste to use in between visits to the dentist to keep those pearly whites in good shape, and would be comfortable recommending it to others in search of a whitening toothpaste. I myself will be picking up another tube of this once it runs out.
Disclosure: I received this product to test and review from ChickAdvisor for free, and the above are my observations after testing the product for 3 weeks.
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Crest Pro-Health ProFresh Toothpaste
I usually do not like Crest’s toothpastes as they leave an odd aftertaste in my mouth after use. However, the Crest Pro-Health ProFresh Toothpaste in Peppermint did not have this issue! The taste and the texture of the toothpaste were good and... +
I usually do not like Crest’s toothpastes as they leave an odd aftertaste in my mouth after use. However, the Crest Pro-Health ProFresh Toothpaste in Peppermint did not have this issue! The taste and the texture of the toothpaste were good and my teeth felt clean after using it, on par with the Colgate toothpaste I usually use. It’s not any better than Colgate, but there have definitely been some improvements to Crest’s toothpaste since I’ve last used it a few years ago. I have not noticed my teeth looking any whiter (even as I use this along with Crest mouthwash and an Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health Toothbrush), but it is possible I will see effects after prolonged usage.
Note: I received this product to test as part of Chickadvisor’s Review Club, and my review reflects my experiences of after using it for one week.
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health Toothbrush
I thought Oral-B’s CrossAction Pro-Health Toothbrush was a good toothbrush, but it will not replace my regular toothbrush. I liked how it had different types of bristles for different tasks, and that its bristles were fairly soft. I also liked... +
I thought Oral-B’s CrossAction Pro-Health Toothbrush was a good toothbrush, but it will not replace my regular toothbrush. I liked how it had different types of bristles for different tasks, and that its bristles were fairly soft. I also liked how it had ridges on the back to clean the rest of the mouth. My gripe with this toothbrush was that its head is a bit larger than other regular toothbrushes, which took some time for me to get used to. Its size also made it more difficult to clean some of my teeth near the back as it wouldn’t completely fit in those areas.
Note: I received this product to test as part of Chickadvisor’s Review Club, and my review reflects my experiences of after using it for one week.
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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