FlightlessBird
Member Since: February 17, 2021Reviews
Kerastase Curl Manifesto Gelée Curl Contour Gel-Cream
Although I very rarely embrace my natural curl, I thought I’d give it a go after I received a combo Curl Manifesto sample. One of the samples was this curl enhancing defining gel-cream! It was also my favourite of the two products I tried. It... +
Although I very rarely embrace my natural curl, I thought I’d give it a go after I received a combo Curl Manifesto sample.
One of the samples was this curl enhancing defining gel-cream! It was also my favourite of the two products I tried. It allowed me to style my natural curls, whilst also giving them definition and a little more oomph! I added it to my damp hair by simply scrunching the curls with my fingers. The next day? I added it to my dry hair and did exactly the same thing for another day of curls without washing.
Both products I tried are formulated with Manuka Honey, and this does come across in the scent of the products! Nice, but very subtle!
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Issey Miyake A Drop D'issey
The new feminine fragrance - A solar lilac accord enlightened by a musky note and an almond milk facet. It’s brand new, released this year, and has a very strong floral scent to it. Perfumes tend to smell differently depending on who is wearing... +
The new feminine fragrance - A solar lilac accord enlightened by a musky note and an almond milk facet.
It’s brand new, released this year, and has a very strong floral scent to it. Perfumes tend to smell differently depending on who is wearing them, and to be honest this one didn’t sit well with me. I was once told that if the perfume is right for you, you won’t be able to smell it when you’re wearing it, but others will. But I could definitely smell this one! I’m not a huge fan of these strong floral scents as I feel they’re a little outdated for the modern woman in the 21st century! I feel like this scent was a bit too outdated and old-fashioned for me!
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Swiffer Duster
This thing is awesome!!! I usually hate trying to dust because it feels like you just move it all around in circles! Static is not my friend! But with this, it means keeping everything dust-free is a breeze. I feel like a cleaning goddess! The only... +
This thing is awesome!!! I usually hate trying to dust because it feels like you just move it all around in circles! Static is not my friend!
But with this, it means keeping everything dust-free is a breeze. I feel like a cleaning goddess! The only downside I found is that they couldn’t be washed.
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USANA Watermelon Electrolyte Drink
First of all, it’s an incredible pink colour and one sachet makes up more than your regular mix. (350ml instead of 250ml) The pink powder infuses your water with beneficial electrolytes for after training or exercise. Why drink it? 🍉... +
First of all, it’s an incredible pink colour and one sachet makes up more than your regular mix. (350ml instead of 250ml) The pink powder infuses your water with beneficial electrolytes for after training or exercise.
Why drink it?
🍉 Replenishes electrolytes lost in sweat
🍉 Maintains healthy hydration by supporting water balance in the body
🍉 Supports healthy muscles and aids recovery
🍉 Reduces muscle cramps after exercise
🍉 Supports endurance and power
🍉 Sustains energy and mental clarity throughout the day
I really enjoyed this drink and think it’s great to help your body recover from the stresses that we put it through.
Couple of things to note:
🍉 It didn’t taste anything like I expected it to. Forget watermelon and think more pink bubblegum! It was very sweet! This wasn’t a bad thing, but it’s not got the refreshing taste you expect from watermelon.
🍉 You do have to keep stirring the product as if it’s left to stand it does sink to the bottom and you end up drinking powder!
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Soar Clip-On Selfie Ring Light
This Clip-On Selfie Ring Light from SOAR does exactly what it says in the name. You clip it on to any device, (it has scratch resistant pads), and you’re ready to go for taking selfies or making video calls. It takes 2 AAA batteries and I was... +
This Clip-On Selfie Ring Light from SOAR does exactly what it says in the name. You clip it on to any device, (it has scratch resistant pads), and you’re ready to go for taking selfies or making video calls.
It takes 2 AAA batteries and I was pleasantly surprised that it came with these batteries. As for the lights, the ring is made up of 36 high def LED lights, with 3 brightness levels. My only wish is that there was an option to switch from cool to warm lighting.
I regularly use this light now, mainly for taking photographs with difficult lighting!
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Ouai Detox Shampoo
This concentrated shampoo is designed to be used whenever you feel your hair needs a deeper cleanse! (Like after some real dry shampoo abuse!) I use it on average once a week to cleanse away product build up and other impurities. It’s nice to know... +
This concentrated shampoo is designed to be used whenever you feel your hair needs a deeper cleanse! (Like after some real dry shampoo abuse!) I use it on average once a week to cleanse away product build up and other impurities. It’s nice to know I’m using something that will freshen up my hair after all the dry shampoo I use, but I haven’t noticed any visible changes from using this compared to my regular shampoo. It also has a very subtle scent that you can’t smell at all once your hair has been rinsed! (But I must point out that although this shampoo contains apple cider vinegar as a key ingredient, you cannot smell this at all!)
I love how little of this product I have to use, even on my very long hair! A little bit goes such a long way that this 300ml bottle will last forever! I’m also absolutely IN LOVE with the OUAI scalp massager and cannot wash my hair without it now!
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Dermalogica Smart Response Serum
This next-gen smart serum is meant to be pretty intelligent, as it delivers what your skin needs, when it needs it. What else do they say? 👌🏼Helps skin to maintain optimal hydration levels 👌🏼Brightens and helps reduce the appearance of... +
This next-gen smart serum is meant to be pretty intelligent, as it delivers what your skin needs, when it needs it. What else do they say?
👌🏼Helps skin to maintain optimal hydration levels
👌🏼Brightens and helps reduce the appearance of dark spots
👌🏼Helps to soothe and reduce the appearance of redness
👌🏼Helps improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles
My opinion?
This serum has a very creamy texture, and feels more like a cross between a regular serum and a moisturiser. It has a very subtle citrus scent to it, but this is not too overpowering and I personally really loved the scent. Be careful if you do have sensitive skin though, as I have a bit of acne and this did sting when applied. I applied this smart serum in both the morning and at night, and make-up sits on top of it really well! I did find my face was quite oily the next morning though!
Overall, I’d be happy to continue using this product, but I'm not sure how I feel about the hefty price tag when there's such a competitive market out there!
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Living Proof Perfect Hair Day Dry Shampoo
Holy smokes this stuff is good!!!!!!! I am a BIG fan of dry shampoos as I always find myself in situations where I need that freshly-washed hair look, but there’s no way I have time for that whole process! I have tried dozens of different... +
Holy smokes this stuff is good!!!!!!!
I am a BIG fan of dry shampoos as I always find myself in situations where I need that freshly-washed hair look, but there’s no way I have time for that whole process!
I have tried dozens of different brands, but have settled on one for the past few years! Then suddenly I discover this game changer!
My previous brand of dry shampoo was awesome at refreshing my hair and giving it that just washed look, but the next day it would look worse than ever and you couldn’t get away with doing it again! Good for a quick fix on the odd day!!!
But this stuff actually cleans your hair! My hair is usually good for 2 days before it needs a wash! So on day 3 I used this product and it worked so well! It eliminates oil, sweat and odour, cleaning right through that post-workout mess! And the next day… still looks incredible! It’s not just a ‘get me through the day’ product, but a ‘press that reset button ‘cos I’ve just washed my hair’ kinda product!
The only negative is how much more expensive this brand is compared to my previous one, but what an awesome new find!
Shhhhhh! But I may have just ordered the new Advanced Clean version too! Woohoo!
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Fleischmann's Bread Booster
We are big bakers in this house and have a special area in the kitchen dedicated purely to baking! One of the things I love to make with my mother-in-law is bread, so we were both excited to try this product. This dough enhancer is to be used with... +
We are big bakers in this house and have a special area in the kitchen dedicated purely to baking! One of the things I love to make with my mother-in-law is bread, so we were both excited to try this product.
This dough enhancer is to be used with yeast and has no preservatives! It claims to…
🍞 Make dough rise faster & higher
🍞 Give moist, fluffy & soft results
🍞 Keep bread fresher for longer
The Results!
-Unfortunately, our first impression is not really a positive one! We haven’t found any downside to using the product, but we also didn’t see any positive difference. (The dough did not rise any faster or higher than normal!) And as you use it in combination with yeast, it’s an additional product to purchase that just seems unnecessary!
Note: Even though I do not recommend this product, my overall rating appears as 4/5 as it seems unfair to mark the product down on taste or value. The Bread Booster did not alter the taste of the bread in any way and the price point is very low should you wish to try this product for yourself!
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Virginia Wolf Tropical Multi Wear Wrap
I’ve always been a huge fan of this kind of wrap as they’re so versatile! I wear it as a scarf, a classic sarong, a bandeau dress + even as a halter dress (as in the photo)! The print is beautiful and perfect for summer days around the pool!... +
I’ve always been a huge fan of this kind of wrap as they’re so versatile! I wear it as a scarf, a classic sarong, a bandeau dress + even as a halter dress (as in the photo)!
The print is beautiful and perfect for summer days around the pool! It's so soft, it's handmade and it measures a huge 42" x 80"! You do have to hand wash it and hang dry it though, so no throwing it in the machine!
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