chchachii
Member Since: July 6, 2016Reviews
Garage Clothing
While I agree with others that it can be intimidating to have sales associates immediately in your face upon entrance, I usually order online anyway because their specialty sizes are hard to find in-store. However, I do enjoy the in-store experience... +
While I agree with others that it can be intimidating to have sales associates immediately in your face upon entrance, I usually order online anyway because their specialty sizes are hard to find in-store. However, I do enjoy the in-store experience too; the decor is very inviting with the low lighting and comfortable furniture, and their change rooms are always amble and equipped with private mirrors.
Since this store began carrying XXS, it has quickly became one of my favorites. The quality has never disappointed me, the sales discounts can be total steals, and their website offers free shipping over a reasonable threshold or free shipping to a store.
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PowerBar Plant Protein Almond, Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate
I #gotitfree, along with the Cashew, Salted Caramel, and Dark Chocolate flavor, in exchange for an honest review. Like the Cashew flavor, this bar is deliciously sweet--but not too sweet--and satiating. The texture has just the right amount of... +
I #gotitfree, along with the Cashew, Salted Caramel, and Dark Chocolate flavor, in exchange for an honest review.
Like the Cashew flavor, this bar is deliciously sweet--but not too sweet--and satiating. The texture has just the right amount of crunchiness and chewiness. I am a bigger fan of cashews than almonds, but this is just personal preference.
It can be difficult to find vegan protein bars at a reasonable price. After comparing prices online, I would rate the value of this one as 4 stars.
As for nutritional value, I only rated it 3.5 stars. Although it does contain a decent amount of protein, more than twice as many calories in this bar are derived from fat than protein. Compared to the Cashew flavor, this bar has slightly more total fat, but less saturated fat. However, the saturated fat content is still high. The fibre content is lower than the sugar content, although slightly higher than the Cashew flavor. Like the Cashew flavor, sugar constitutes the third ingredient by weight. Although "sea salt" is specified within the flavor name itself, the sodium content isn't as high as I would have expected, which is good. 3.5 stars may not seem great but it is higher than I would rate many other protein bars, which are often even higher in sugar than this one.
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PowerBar Plant Protein Cashew, Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate
I #gotitfree in exchange for an honest review. This bar is delicious! It is sweet--but not too sweet--and satiating. The texture has just the right amount of crunchiness. It can be difficult to find vegan protein bars at a reasonable price. After... +
I #gotitfree in exchange for an honest review.
This bar is delicious! It is sweet--but not too sweet--and satiating. The texture has just the right amount of crunchiness.
It can be difficult to find vegan protein bars at a reasonable price. After comparing prices online, I would rate the value of this one as 4 stars.
As for nutritional value, I only rated it 3.5 stars. Although it does contain a decent amount of protein, more than twice as many calories in this bar are derived from fat than protein. The fibre content is lower than the sugar content, and sugar constitutes the third ingredient by weight. The saturated fat content is also significant. However, 3.5 stars is higher than I would rate many other protein bars, which are often even higher in sugar than this one.
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Maybelline New York The Burgundy Bar Eye Shadow Palette
I have been using this palette every day since I bought it about a month ago and I love it! This palette offers a comprehensive range of colors with lovely payoff, including shimmery highlight and two mattes for the crease. In terms of value, this... +
I have been using this palette every day since I bought it about a month ago and I love it! This palette offers a comprehensive range of colors with lovely payoff, including shimmery highlight and two mattes for the crease. In terms of value, this palette is a little bit more expensive than other drugstore palettes, but it is worth it because the quality (to me) is comparable to higher-end palettes. There is a bit of glitter fallout in some of the shades but that is not enough to dock any stars in my opinion. -
göt2b Lightened
I #gotitfree, along with got2b Electric Blue, in exchange for my honest review. I applied this just to the tips of my hair, about 1.5 inches near the bottom. I have dyed my hair at home in the past, but only a shade darker; for anything more... +
I #gotitfree, along with got2b Electric Blue, in exchange for my honest review.
I applied this just to the tips of my hair, about 1.5 inches near the bottom. I have dyed my hair at home in the past, but only a shade darker; for anything more dramatic, I have only ever trusted professionals. However, even with my limited experience, this product was easy to use.
My hair is naturally a dark brown. I did not leave this product in too long for fear of damage. Of course, some damage is always to be expected, whether lightening at home or in a salon.
Overall, I am pleased with this product. The results are similar to when I had my ends lightened professionally, although maybe a little less well-blended, but that is a reflection of my expertise (or lack thereof) rather than the product itself.
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göt2b Creative
I #gotitfree in Electric Blue, along with got2b Lightened, in exchange for my honest review. I applied this just to the tips of my hair, about 1.5 inches near the bottom. I have dyed my hair at home in the past, but only a shade darker; for... +
I #gotitfree in Electric Blue, along with got2b Lightened, in exchange for my honest review.
I applied this just to the tips of my hair, about 1.5 inches near the bottom. I have dyed my hair at home in the past, but only a shade darker; for anything more dramatic, I have only ever trusted professionals. However, even with my limited experience, this product was easy to use.
To be frank, I was expecting a poor color pay-off, but was pleasantly surprised. The dye was fairly true to the image on the box, just a little duller, but I also did not lighten my hair too significantly beforehand for fear of damage.
It has been about 2 weeks since I initially dyed my tips and the fading has been minimal. I am very pleased with the product and would recommend it for anyone with light-colored hair.
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CND CREATIVE PLAY Top Coat
I #gotitfree, along with the base coat from the same brand and the lacquer in Crimson Like It's Hot. It's usually pretty hard to go wrong with a top coat, but what I liked about all of the polishes from this brand is how easy they were to apply and... +
I #gotitfree, along with the base coat from the same brand and the lacquer in Crimson Like It's Hot. It's usually pretty hard to go wrong with a top coat, but what I liked about all of the polishes from this brand is how easy they were to apply and how quickly they dried. While this does extend the wear of polishes to some degree, I see myself wearing this top coat mainly on its own to add some shine to my nails. -
CND CREATIVE PLAY Base Coat
I #gotitfree, along with the lacquer from the same brand in Crimson Like It's Hot. After wearing the lacquer with and without the base coat, I didn't notice much difference in terms of resistance to chipping. I also didn't notice a difference in... +
I #gotitfree, along with the lacquer from the same brand in Crimson Like It's Hot. After wearing the lacquer with and without the base coat, I didn't notice much difference in terms of resistance to chipping. I also didn't notice a difference in staining, since the lacquer did not stain at all with or without the base coat. However, after trying out this base with another polish from my collection which I know is prone to staining, I did notice some protection. The base was easy to apply and dried quickly. For the price, I'd say it might be worth it. -
CND CREATIVE PLAY Nail Lacquer
I #gotitfree in Crimson Like It's Hot. Pros: - I was very impressed with the ease of application! Not too thick that it was goopy, but thick enough that one coat provided sufficient coverage. The picture attached with my review is after only one... +
I #gotitfree in Crimson Like It's Hot.
Pros:
- I was very impressed with the ease of application! Not too thick that it was goopy, but thick enough that one coat provided sufficient coverage. The picture attached with my review is after only one coat.
- Dried quickly and smoothly (no air bubbles).
- Brilliant color! This shade of red will be perfect for the holiday season! It is glittery but does not appear juvenile.
- Reasonable price.
- I was pleasantly surprised that this shade did not stain my nails after removal despite the vibrant pigmentation, and it was not too stubborn to remove either (which can sometimes be the case with glittery formulas).
Cons:
- I only have one complaint, but it is a significant deterrent for me regarding my decision to purchase this brand in the future: the polish began to chip almost immediately. By the end of the day, I had lost over half of the polish on my nails.
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PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter
These are DELICIOUS! The texture is soft and chewy, which I prefer over crunchy bars. The sugar content is much lower than the original Chocolate Peanut Butter PowerBar (only 2 grams compared to 12 grams) without compromising taste; this is because... +
These are DELICIOUS! The texture is soft and chewy, which I prefer over crunchy bars. The sugar content is much lower than the original Chocolate Peanut Butter PowerBar (only 2 grams compared to 12 grams) without compromising taste; this is because the sugar is replaced with sugar alcohols, which are sweet but do not get absorbed in the same way. The protein content is high, with a decent amount of fibre, calcium, and iron, but unfortunately saturated fat is also high. Regarding value, these seem to be cheaper than most comparable products.
In summary, I would recommend these for people who need a quick protein fix, especially during busy mornings and for people who must be mindful of their sugar intake, such as diabetic individuals (although almost all of us could afford to be more mindful of our sugar intake!). However, the minority of people who are sensitive to sugar alcohols should avoid these bars.
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