Emavilla
Member Since: March 30, 2016Reviews
Pure Leaf Green Tea with Jasmine, pyramid bags
Let me start by saying I #gotitfree to try in exchange for an honest review. I'm usually a fan of fruity or sweet teas and dislike anything floral but this one was surprisingly not bad. Compared to Pure Leaf's loose leaf green tea this flavour is... +
Let me start by saying I #gotitfree to try in exchange for an honest review. I'm usually a fan of fruity or sweet teas and dislike anything floral but this one was surprisingly not bad. Compared to Pure Leaf's loose leaf green tea this flavour is definitely bolder in taste. It has a more pronounced woodsy / floral flavour from the Jasmine but is still clean and refreshing with no bitterness. It reminds me a lot of the green tea you get at a Japanese restaurant. The pyramids are great by the way! Nothing seeps out into your cup and you can squeeze the tea bag and it won't explode open (definitely ruined a few cups of tea this way before). So, if you don't mind a floral/ woodsy tasting tea you'd like this. The only reason I probably wouldn't buy it again is because I'm not a huge fan of floral tasting teas. -
Pure Leaf Gunpowder Green Tea Loose Long Leaf
Let me start by saying I #gotitfree to try in exchange for an honest review. Now I'm usually a fan of fruity or sweet teas but this one was surprisingly good. It has a mild woodsy taste and is light and clean with no bitterness which can sometimes... +
Let me start by saying I #gotitfree to try in exchange for an honest review. Now I'm usually a fan of fruity or sweet teas but this one was surprisingly good. It has a mild woodsy taste and is light and clean with no bitterness which can sometimes happen with green tea. I like loose teas and this one was excellent. The leaves were large clusters so no bits fell through my infuser and a little went a long way. Considering the container is pretty big, I would say this tea will last you a while. If you like a simple, pure green tea I'd say give this a try. Bonus: it is great for digestion so if you've had one too many Christmas cookies brew a cup or two of this and your stomach will thank you! -
TRESemmé® Perfectly (un)Done Sea Salt Spray
During the summer I don't like to think about my hair too much. I'm in and out of pools/ the beach so I like to let my hair air dry most of the time. My hair is straight, fine and limp so I was hoping this would help add a little curl when I don't... +
During the summer I don't like to think about my hair too much. I'm in and out of pools/ the beach so I like to let my hair air dry most of the time. My hair is straight, fine and limp so I was hoping this would help add a little curl when I don't feel like brushing it or blow drying it. I've tried it after a shower blow drying it like it said and after the beach and it definitely works better on post-beach/ dirtier hair. I sprayed it in, braided my hair, and let it dry. It did curl a bit but t made it crunchy looking and kind of oily/chunky. I know sea salt sprays can do that but it was just not a good look compared to other sprays I've used. The smell is nice and you don't really need a lot of product, in fact too much will make it look super dirty. This would probably be good if your hair is already curly but it's not really great for straight hair. I'm going to stick with my John Frieda beach waves sea salt spray. -
Dove® Nutritive Solutions Volume Boost Conditioner
I have fine, straight hair that lacks volume so I figured I'd give this conditioner a shot. I love dove shampoos and conditioners and while this does make my hair soft it didn't add much volume to it. I wouldn't buy it again just because I really... +
I have fine, straight hair that lacks volume so I figured I'd give this conditioner a shot. I love dove shampoos and conditioners and while this does make my hair soft it didn't add much volume to it. I wouldn't buy it again just because I really want something that gives volume. -
Dove Refresh + Care Volume & Fullness Dry Shampoo
Let me start by saying I received this product to test for free. This is my honest review of it. I have thin, straight, oily hair so dry shampoos are a must for me. I have tried other dry shampoos from dove before and didn't love them but this one... +
Let me start by saying I received this product to test for free. This is my honest review of it. I have thin, straight, oily hair so dry shampoos are a must for me. I have tried other dry shampoos from dove before and didn't love them but this one is much better than the original one they make. It definitely gives my limp hair volume and a little goes a long way. If you use too much your hair will have that waxy coated feeling that a lot of volumizing dry shampoos cause. The smell is a powdery lavender scent and is quite strong so if you don't like strong powdery scents you will not like this. It does leave a white cast on your hair but that goes away for the most part with rubbing/combing in. This dry shampoo lasts a while before your hair starts to need a touch up, I'm talking at least one full day. This would be a great product if you needed to add a little bit of volume to your hair if you were, let's say, curling it and your curls don't hold. I normally use batiste dry shampoo which is, in my opinion, the best dry shampoo on the market. This is very similar to their xxL version. For adding volume to my hair I would probably use this one again, but for every day use I will stick to batiste. This is simply because volumizing dry shampoo's tend to make my hair feel more waxy than I like. Also, the scent is a little too strong for me since I'm not a big floral fan -
Batiste Dry Shampoo Tropical Coconut & Exotic
Let me start by saying I have fine, straight hair so after one day my roots looking oily and need help. I LOVE Batiste dry shampoos. I've tried just about every brand of dry shampoo and this one is really the best. Yes, if you have dark hair this... +
Let me start by saying I have fine, straight hair so after one day my roots looking oily and need help. I LOVE Batiste dry shampoos. I've tried just about every brand of dry shampoo and this one is really the best. Yes, if you have dark hair this one will leave a white powder but it's not bad. If you properly shake and comb your hair out it absorbs well. If you still can't stand that they do make a version for dark/brunette hair girls which is good and I've used before. The smell of this dry shampoo is my favourite for the summer. It's kind of piña coladaish - think like a nice suntan lotion scent. Dry shampoos will never be the same as washing your hair so don't expect it to look freshly cleansed but this is the only brand where I'm able to spray my hair and leave it down and it doesn't look bad. Every other dry shampoo I've tried I have to tie my hair up even if I put product into it. It also doesn't make my hair "stringy" or sticky which I find other brands do. A little tip - I like to use this if I need to curl my hair because it adds a little bit of volume and helps hold my curls a little bit longer. I would 100% recommend this product to anybody who's looking for a good dry shampoo. The only downside is it is a little expensive for the amount you get but if you have a Winners near you they almost always have this and other types in stock discounted. -
TRESemmé® Climate Control Finishing Spray
This is my favourite hairspray hands down! I have thin, straight hair which makes it incredibly hard to hold a curl without a whole bottle of spray but this does. Even in super hot weather my curls stay pretty long. I know I can walk outside on a... +
This is my favourite hairspray hands down! I have thin, straight hair which makes it incredibly hard to hold a curl without a whole bottle of spray but this does. Even in super hot weather my curls stay pretty long. I know I can walk outside on a windy day and not worry about my hair blowing away. It doesn't make it rock hard either which is a plus. I've bought it multiple times, it's the only hairspray my mother and I use (she has thick frizzy hair and it's just as good). I always recommend it to people. -
Lipton White Tea Peach and Mango Pyramid Tea Bags
I went through a big tea phase a few months ago and this was one that I bought multiple times. I tend to leave my tea bags in while I drink and with some brands that can cause a bitter taste but it doesn't with this. The flavour is strong and... +
I went through a big tea phase a few months ago and this was one that I bought multiple times. I tend to leave my tea bags in while I drink and with some brands that can cause a bitter taste but it doesn't with this. The flavour is strong and tropical making it ideal for iced tea which is actually how I prefer to drink this flavour. The tea bags themselves are durable and are made from a nylon(ish?) material as oppose to typical paper bags so they won't burst open as easily if you press them to drain. I can't tell you how many cups of tea i've ruined by breaking tea bags trying to squeeze out liquid. If you like peach and mango you'll like this tea. I find the mango comes through a bit more than the peach but it's good either way. -
Dove® Sweet Cream & Peony Body Wash
I'm a big fan of dove soap and body wash and this one is great. It's thick and creamy in texture and moisturizes really well. It smells really nice, not too strong but still pleasant. My skin feels clean and soft after i use this. One bottle lasts a... +
I'm a big fan of dove soap and body wash and this one is great. It's thick and creamy in texture and moisturizes really well. It smells really nice, not too strong but still pleasant. My skin feels clean and soft after i use this. One bottle lasts a while as well since you only need a little bit to get a nice lather. -
Magnum Gold Ice Cream Bars
I'm a fan of almost any ice cream bar and this one is no different. The ice cream base is really creamy and pretty sweet with a subtle caramel flavour. The coating tastes pretty much like regular milk chocolate. My biggest con to these bars is the... +
I'm a fan of almost any ice cream bar and this one is no different. The ice cream base is really creamy and pretty sweet with a subtle caramel flavour. The coating tastes pretty much like regular milk chocolate. My biggest con to these bars is the price ($3.99 at my local convenience store). I think that's expensive for what it is. This bar is on par with Hagen Dazs quality wise and is worth buying but only if it's on sale. -
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