danagabriela
Member Since: June 1, 2012Reviews
Batiste Dry Shampoo PLUS Beautiful Brunette
I was thrilled to receive the Batiste Dry Shampoo PLUS Beautiful Brunette as part of the Chick Advisor Product Review Club. I've heard a lot about dry shampoo, and with my very frizzy hair, it was something that I was most certainly looking forward... +
I was thrilled to receive the Batiste Dry Shampoo PLUS Beautiful Brunette as part of the Chick Advisor Product Review Club.
I've heard a lot about dry shampoo, and with my very frizzy hair, it was something that I was most certainly looking forward to trying out. With the type of hair I have, the only way I can wear it down is if it's been freshly wet - that way I can put product in it and it curls nicely. Outside of these specifications, it's basically a curly mess.
While I was hoping that a product like this would help my hair woes, this is not the one for me. Firstly, the smell was incredibly overwhelming. Not only to me, but to everyone around me when I wore this product. I'm certainly not a "scenty" person, but can tolerate a little. This extreme odour was just over the top! Secondly, I expected this product to come as a powder, rather than a spray can under pressure. I've been avoiding these types of packaging due to their negative environmental consequences. Lastly, I found that the product did little to improve the look of my hair. I didn't like the colour in it, and it felt it leaving exactly the same.
While I really appreciated the chance to try this product, this one certainly is not the one for me.
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NIVEA Creme Care All-in-One Facial Cleansing Lotion
I was thrilled to test out Nivea Creme Care All-in-One Facial Cleansing Lotion as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club. I really enjoyed this product. I used it in the shower; spreading it on and then rinsing off with my usual face cloth. I... +
I was thrilled to test out Nivea Creme Care All-in-One Facial Cleansing Lotion as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.
I really enjoyed this product. I used it in the shower; spreading it on and then rinsing off with my usual face cloth. I found the scent very pleasant and the texture of the cream was great. I love that this product is good for all skin types, as it is wonderful to have products that the entire family can use. My face was left feeling very clean, and not dry and tight as many skin cleaners tend to feel. I find it to be a great value, as many similar products have a $10+ price point. I would absolutely buy this product again when I finish enjoying the current bottle.
As always, thanks for the opportunity, Nivea and ChickAdvisor!
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Nivea Creme
I was thrilled to test out Nivea Creme as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club. I found this cream to live up to the high quality that Nivea is known for. It is absolutely a "rough spot" cream - I found it perfect for hands, elbows, and knees... +
I was thrilled to test out Nivea Creme as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.
I found this cream to live up to the high quality that Nivea is known for. It is absolutely a "rough spot" cream - I found it perfect for hands, elbows, and knees - especially for my kid's dry skin. I found it a bit thicker than a regular cream, so would not use it on my face, even though it does not clog pores. I loved the very mild scent of it and the container it came in was lovely. I would absolutely recommend this product, especially now as the colder weather hits.
As always, thanks for the opportunity, Nivea and ChickAdvisor!
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NIVEA Protect & Care Anti-perspirant/Deodorant
I was pleased to be selected to try NIVEA Protect & Care Anti Perspirant/Deodorant as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. I've really been enjoying this line of products. The anti-perspirant, like the rest of the line, is of high quality... +
I was pleased to be selected to try NIVEA Protect & Care Anti Perspirant/Deodorant as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. I've really been enjoying this line of products.
The anti-perspirant, like the rest of the line, is of high quality and gentle smell. I love that it keeps away unpleasant odours, but without an overwhelming scent to cover it up. I found it to adhere to the claims of 48 hour protection, and was fully satisfied with the product.
However, with all the studies and news about the dangers of this type of products in relation with cancers in women, I wouldn't use this product myself. Until there's research that these products aren't harmful, I plan to stick to my plain old crystal. On the other hand, if someone was looking for this particular type of product, I'd have no qualms to recommend Nivea.
Thanks for the opportunity, NIVEA and ChickAdvisor!
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Catelli Smart Veggie Spaghetti
I was thrilled to be selected to try Catelli Smart Veggie Spaghetti as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. With two kids and a full and busy schedule, pasta nights around here happen often. I'm not a fan of feeding the kids "white... +
I was thrilled to be selected to try Catelli Smart Veggie Spaghetti as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
With two kids and a full and busy schedule, pasta nights around here happen often. I'm not a fan of feeding the kids "white pasta," but this one definitely sits better with me than most. I love that it provides half a serving of veggies and 8 grams of fibre per serving. I also think it's great that it's made of Canadian wheat and GMO-free. I hope that Catelli setting this example helps more big companies more towards "cleaner" products as well. We absolutely loved the taste and texture of this spaghetti, and found it to be a great value for the price. I'd recommend it for anyone looking for a quick and easy weekday meal.
Thanks for the great opportunity to get to know this new product, ChickAdvisor and Catelli!
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Catelli Ancient Grains Rotini
I really enjoyed the opportunity to try out Catelli Ancient Grains Rotini as part of ChickAdvisor's Product review club. I tend to shy away from pasta, because while I am a busy mom of two, I'm also weary of feeding my family empty carbs. Precisely... +
I really enjoyed the opportunity to try out Catelli Ancient Grains Rotini as part of ChickAdvisor's Product review club.
I tend to shy away from pasta, because while I am a busy mom of two, I'm also weary of feeding my family empty carbs. Precisely why this was right up my alley! I was impressed with the clean and natural ingredient list, and loved that the fibre is high while the sugars remained average for pasta. The blend of ancient grains is lovely to see, not to mention that it is GMO free.
I cooked it up following the recipe cards that came along with the Catelli package, and the entire family enjoyed it and didn't notice a difference to other pastas we've tried in the past. The price point is very reasonable and average to any mainstream pasta price. It cooked up perfectly and tasted great. I would not hesitate to purchase this product again in the future.
Thanks, ChickAdvisor and Catelli for the opportunity!
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NIVEA Creme Care Facial Cleansing Wipes
I enjoyed receiving the Nivea Creme Care Cleansing Wipes to review as a member of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Panel. I really liked trying this product, and found it especially helpful when I was out and about, and found myself without means to... +
I enjoyed receiving the Nivea Creme Care Cleansing Wipes to review as a member of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Panel.
I really liked trying this product, and found it especially helpful when I was out and about, and found myself without means to wash my face. I like that it was gentle and I did not find it to dry my skin at all. It was perfect for after the gym, and to take the sheen off on hotter days. Although it was more scented that the rest of this line of products, the smell was still subdued enough for me to enjoy it. I found the price point to be a wee bit high, but products of this sort tend to be expensive, so it is what I would expect to pay for the wipes. Although they stayed nice and moist for the duration of the time I had them in the package, I would perhaps enjoy them being a bit wetter to keep good longer.
Thanks for the opportunity, ChickAdvisor!
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NIVEA Essential Lip Balm
I really enjoyed the opportunity to test out NIVEA'S Essential Lip Balm as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club. With the recent rapid change in weather, it was the perfect time to test out this lovely Lip Balm, which is touted to provide... +
I really enjoyed the opportunity to test out NIVEA'S Essential Lip Balm as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club. With the recent rapid change in weather, it was the perfect time to test out this lovely Lip Balm, which is touted to provide 12-hour moisture and protect them from drying out. I found that the product definitely lived up to its claims - the lip protection was smooth, long lasting, and felt really comfortable to wear. My favourite part of this product was that it has absolutely no sheen or fragrance. Many products claim this, but this one actually delivers! While sheen and smell have their place at times, it's very refreshing to have a product that simply does its job - moisturizing lips! I find the price to be very fair and would definitely purchase this product again. -
Adrien Gagnon Decadent Fudge Nutriforme Bars
I was thrilled to be selected to test out Adrien Gagnon's Nutriforme bars for free, as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club. I'm always interested in testing out new products which help with health and nutrition, so this one was a perfect fit... +
I was thrilled to be selected to test out Adrien Gagnon's Nutriforme bars for free, as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club. I'm always interested in testing out new products which help with health and nutrition, so this one was a perfect fit for me.
This bar is made as a meal replacement bar, and in terms of this, it would not work for me. In my diet 260 calories are a LOT, and I can get a lot of food in for that. The bar itself, however, is delicious. It was sweet and natural tasting and I'd absolutely confuse it with a chocolate bar. The nutrition in it is decent, with 4 grams of fiber and 15 grams of protein, but for the amount of calories in the bar, I'd almost expect to have more protein crammed into it. Even my little kids enjoyed getting a taste, which is always a thumbs up!
While this is a great-tasting product, it simply doesn't suit my needs. I wouldn't exchange 260 calories worth of food for a bar. I did have it a few time cut in half after a workout, as a protein bar of sorts. While it was enjoyable, it certainly did not hold me over in terms of hunger as much as a full and lower-calorie protein bar would.
Thanks again for the great opportunity, ChickAdvisor!
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Adrien Gagnon Super Energex
I was thrilled to be selected as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club to try out Adrien Gagnon's Super Energex Daily Energy Support. As an avid runner and someone who is especially interested in health and nutrition, I'm always looking for new... +
I was thrilled to be selected as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club to try out Adrien Gagnon's Super Energex Daily Energy Support. As an avid runner and someone who is especially interested in health and nutrition, I'm always looking for new and interesting products to support my lifestyle.
While I understand that this wouldn't happen in regular circumstances of purchasing the product at a store, when I opened my package I instantly was overwhelmed by a strong smell. A few of the plastic ampoules had been broken and were dripping all over the remaining ones. The strong scent was definitely not a good first impression, I'm sad to say.
I first tried one dose in the early morning, and thought that both the taste and smell were incredibly strong. I truly appreciate the inclusion of such a variety of vitamins and nutrients, and love that it's free of so many harmful supplements that we usually see in energy elixirs such as these. I tried it several more times over the next few days and while the taste was extremely hard to swallow, I kept giving it a chance in hopes of increased energy. Still, I did not notice a difference in the level of my energy neither after just taking it, nor later on in the day.
The biggest downfall for me in this product, aside from the lack of efficacy would be the taste. It was suggested in an email that it is vastly improved by taking it with juice, I am not a juice-drinker so would be hard pressed to incorporate it into my daily routine. Perhaps this product would be better received by someone who was a more frequent juice-drinker and perhaps more sensitive to the medicinal ingredients in the product. Lastly, I would have loved to see the actual calorie-content printed on the box, simply out of curiosity.
Thanks again for the great opportunity, chickadvisor!
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