GhostsofDecember
Member Since: May 21, 2010Reviews
Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection Rinse
I received this on Monday, July 15th from Chick Advisor's review club. The deadline for reviews was the day before, but how can I review it if I don't have it? So I apologize for the late review! First of all, the packaging label has an unpleasant... +
I received this on Monday, July 15th from Chick Advisor's review club. The deadline for reviews was the day before, but how can I review it if I don't have it? So I apologize for the late review!
First of all, the packaging label has an unpleasant statement on it. It says it can cause staining! Um, what?
The taste was not really all that good, and made my cheeks raw after having it in my mouth for ten seconds. My mouth did not feel clean after swishing and spitting it out - it made me want to chug water to rehydrate my mouth. It did not mask the smell of metallic acid in my mouth any more than the toothpaste did, though this is a tall order for a mouthwash I know.
The lack of alcohol sounds appealing, but it is not worth it. There are plenty of other mouthwashes that clean your mouth, freshen your breath, don't have alcohol, and DON'T STAIN YOUR TEETH! I will be switching back to Listerine and not finishing this bottle.
In short: If you want a mouthwash that stains your teeth, this one is the one for you!
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Crest Pro-Health ProFresh Toothpaste
I received this on Monday, July 15th from Chick Advisor's review club. The deadline for reviews was that day, but how can I review it after just one use? So I apologize for the late review! This toothpaste has an extremely pleasant taste, and I... +
I received this on Monday, July 15th from Chick Advisor's review club. The deadline for reviews was that day, but how can I review it after just one use? So I apologize for the late review!
This toothpaste has an extremely pleasant taste, and I found myself really enjoying brushing my teeth with it. The grit was a bit of a surprise, considering it is a "breath fresher" and not specifically a whitening toothpaste. It wasn't a bad grit.
However, this is where the good part of the toothpaste ends. After a few hours my mouth started to get really dry, and all along my gums I got this strange goopy, stretchy, white stuff. I researched it and sure enough the toothpaste is the cause of this!
I also found my teeth were a bit darker after brushing with it the first time. I thought that was odd, and blamed it on lighting. Sure enough, it happened again the next time I brushed my teeth! I looked that up to, and guess what? This toothpaste has a warning that it causes staining! Who wants toothpaste that causes staining?! No one! That is the opposite of what toothpaste should be doing!
My breath did not get any fresher than it normally was. I have pretty gnarly GERD and so my breath can get pretty unpleasant, but this did nothing for me.
I would not buy this product to use and will not be finishing my tube of it. I do not want a toothpaste that tastes good, but does nothing for my teeth!
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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L'Oreal Studio Secrets Magic Perfecting Base
I bought this product awhile ago after reading some good reviews about it. I normally use either Benefits POREfessional or Revlon's PhotoReady Perfecting Primer. I was completely thrown off by the "mousse" like texture. It felt extremely weird... +
I bought this product awhile ago after reading some good reviews about it. I normally use either Benefits POREfessional or Revlon's PhotoReady Perfecting Primer.
I was completely thrown off by the "mousse" like texture. It felt extremely weird, and I did not like it, but I was willing to give it a try regardless.
It did not feel like it went on my face well at all. It sort of "sat" on the skin in some spots, while disappearing completely off others, and my foundation (both L'Oreal True Match and Revlon PhotoReady) did NOT go well over it! My foundation ended up cakey instead of smooth, which was a huge disappointment because the L'Oreal Magic Perfecting Base cost me $18!
My sebaceous filaments on my nose were dulled down, which was a nice plus, but I can get that effect without fail from other primers. My pores were no less visible than they were before I applied the product.
I spent way too much to be this unhappy with a product.
Odd texture, no smoothing, caused my foundation to be "cakey"... I am just very unhappy with this product!
The one plus is that that my sebaceous filaments were lighter, but it's not worth $18 for that!
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Huggies Little Movers Slip-On Diaper Pants
I received these in size 3 to test from Chick Advisor. I got them on Monday, it is now Friday, and I have exclusively used them every day. They seem to fit well enough, not too snug, not too loose, and are extremely easy to get on (big plus)! In... +
I received these in size 3 to test from Chick Advisor. I got them on Monday, it is now Friday, and I have exclusively used them every day.
They seem to fit well enough, not too snug, not too loose, and are extremely easy to get on (big plus)!
In getting up to change my son's diaper during each night, we found he had leaked everywhere! Urine would not stay in these diapers like they will other diapers!
We also had a bit of a blowout yesterday at the back. And by "a bit" I mean, holy hell it was the messiest thing ever! We've had blowouts before, but this is like he wasn't even wearing a diaper at all!
He has not had any rashes yet, which he has from other brands (Life brand and Parent's Choice in particular), but these don't hold like I want them to.
When my son goes and I pick him up, I do not want to get covered in urine or otherwise!
A for ease of getting on.
B for fit.
D- for containing!
C for price.
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L'Oreal Professionnel Intense Repair Masque
I received this product from the review club. The scent of this product is mild and not too strong. It smells vaguely of Amoxicillin (banana-ish!). It is a very nice scent and it doesn't linger in your hair (the shampoo scent does, but this... +
I received this product from the review club.
The scent of this product is mild and not too strong. It smells vaguely of Amoxicillin (banana-ish!). It is a very nice scent and it doesn't linger in your hair (the shampoo scent does, but this masque doesn't!).
It comes in a jar that you have to scoop the product out of, and the first thing I noticed when I scooped some out was how amazingly thick it was! Thick conditioners always make my hair feel the most "conditioned" and this product did not disappoint!
After using it the very first time, my hair felt SO AMAZING! I have never had this great an experience with a masque or conditioner before. My very dry, dead and split hair (haven't had it cut in 6 months!) became almost perfect again! The effect doesn't just last for a few hours or a day or two, my hair still has that "renewed" feel days after I ran out of the product!
I avoided using it near the scalp, as I do with most conditioners, so I cannot say whether it will make your scalp oilier or dryer (sorry). I worked it mostly into my damaged, dry ends. They no longer look as damaged and feel unbelievably soft! I even found that my flyaway hairs were smoothed down after using it. My hair feels stronger, softer, and smoother.
Unfortunately this container is very small (200mL). My hair is long (53cm) and very dry. I had to use a significant amount to coat my hair so I ran out of the product in about a week and a half.
The cost is rather pricey, I found it selling for $25. However, since the effect lasts for a long time, if I was to pick it up again I'd use it maybe once or twice a week. While I'm not into spending $25 on a hair care product I would not think twice about picking this masque up! It is definitely worth every penny!
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L'Oreal Professionnel Intense Repair Shampoo
I received this product as a part of the review club. This shampoo has a very strong scent when you initially use it, but it fades into a mild scent after you wash it out. It smells somewhat like Amoxicillin (banana-ish, for those who don't... +
I received this product as a part of the review club.
This shampoo has a very strong scent when you initially use it, but it fades into a mild scent after you wash it out. It smells somewhat like Amoxicillin (banana-ish, for those who don't know). This is a scent I rather enjoy, so I was happy about it! I was also happy it didn't linger, as I go into scent-free areas frequently throughout my week and this did not bother people there.
The shampoo itself is more on the watery side, but once it's in your hair and lathered up the suds get very thick. It did not irritate my scalp or cause it to be oilier than normal. I did not have to use a lot of the shampoo for my long hair (53cm), but I still seem to be going through quite a bit of it. I've been using it for about 2 weeks and it's almost empty.
I found it has repaired my hair since using it. My hair feels stronger and smoother. I was actually very impressed after using it for the first time--I couldn't believe how good my hair felt after just shampooing it! Normally my hair is extra dry after shampooing, but with this it felt soft and fantastic!
The bottle lid is a bit flimsy when you open it, you have to be careful not to break it. I opened it for the fifth time and it snapped off in my hand and cut my hand open, so be cautious when opening it!
It's smaller than most drugstore brand bottles. - only about 250mL. I found it selling for $22, which I found a bit too expensive for how much I had to use (I would have to spend $22 every 2.5 weeks). If I was to treat myself I would definitely go for this as it is very effective, but otherwise it is way too rich for my blood.
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Aveeno Fresh Essentials Anti-Fatigue Eye Roller
I have a sleep disorder and always appear tired (I cannot regenerate energy). As a result I have dark purple underneath my eyes, and my under-eyes become very puffy. The Aveeno Anti-Fatigue eye roller helped with the puffiness. The coolness of the... +
I have a sleep disorder and always appear tired (I cannot regenerate energy). As a result I have dark purple underneath my eyes, and my under-eyes become very puffy.
The Aveeno Anti-Fatigue eye roller helped with the puffiness. The coolness of the ball applied on my under-eyes was very soothing. Not perfectly, but noticeably enough that I was happy with it!
The dark circles were not in any way diminished. I really hoped they would be, even slightly. They were not.
Unfortunately, my concealer did not sit well overtop the product... even when the product was completely dried, the two did not mix well.
I found one swipe of the anti-fatigue roller produced too much product and the skin became overly wet. I found it best to swipe under half my eye, and then smear the excess across the other half with my finger.
I saw these selling for $25, and it’s not something I would spend that much on if the only effect I get is less puffiness. I am personally more concerned with the dark circles I have than puffiness. My glasses hide puffiness, but you cannot hide dark circles.
If puffiness is your problem, this is fantastic! If you are more concerned with dark circles, perhaps skip this product.
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Crest 3D White Whitestrips 2-hour Express
When I saw Crest 3D White Professional Effect white strips advertised on TV, I was very interested in them! When I was given the opportunity to try them I jumped at the chance! Unfortunately, the effects are far from what they advertise. In fact... +
When I saw Crest 3D White Professional Effect white strips advertised on TV, I was very interested in them! When I was given the opportunity to try them I jumped at the chance! Unfortunately, the effects are far from what they advertise. In fact, they’re not effective at all, and I am glad I didn’t have to waste any money on them.
After 2 hours of wearing the strips, my teeth did not look any whiter whatsoever. My before and after photographs—taken in the same lighting with the exact same settings—show no change at all. Looking at my teeth, I notice no change. How disappointing.
The first 20 minutes of wearing them were pure agony. My teeth ached, my gums burned... it was awful! After 20 minutes, the pain and burning stopped and the 1 hour and 40 minutes I wore them after that were without problems.
For the first 2 days after having the strips on, I would get random gnawing shooting pain in several of my teeth—lower middle, and upper left. These teeth had never been sensitive at all before, and I hope they never are again! The ache was terrible, I would get the most sudden, deep, almost sharp throbbing pain.
For the first 2 weeks after, when I would eat hot, cold, or even lukewarm food the tops of my lower teeth and the bottom of my top teeth BURNED. I kid you not, they burned! Even with ice cold water! I could not chew very well, as the very pressure on my teeth hurt.
The week long pain would have been worth it... if the white strips had worked. Because they didn’t work, it was just an agonizing experience I could have done without.
The one thing I really liked about the product was how well they clung to my teeth, but if they don’t whiten... who cares how well they cling to my teeth? I sure don’t.
If the product had worked the cost is actually really good: You get 4 strips in the box, and you use 1 every 3 months. So for $59.00—the cheapest it sells for here—you get a year’s supply. It works out to $15 for every 3 month whitening session. But again, it doesn’t work, so don’t waste your money. Spend $3 on a whitening toothpaste, you might actually get whiter teeth with them... and if you don’t, you’re only out $3!
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Huggies Little Swimmers Disposable Swimpants
My partner and I got the opportunity to test these for the product review. Her 1 1/2 year old son tested these out in a lake, not a pool, and we found they were really good for it. They didn't absorb the outside water or the sand, even when the... +
My partner and I got the opportunity to test these for the product review. Her 1 1/2 year old son tested these out in a lake, not a pool, and we found they were really good for it. They didn't absorb the outside water or the sand, even when the sand made the water all murky. They don't absorb as much urine or poo as regular diapers, but they are great for swimming. Changing them was easy and not as messy as regular diapers immersed in water--huge plus!
They were a little too flashy, though, and might end up attracting some unwanted visitors for lake swimmers. As in, we would not put these on him when the muskies are out. Good for mid-day, but not early morning or later in the evening when they're closer to shore.
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Aquolina Pink Sugar Perfume
First of all, the bottle is cute! It fits well in my hand and has a kitchsy design that suits its name. It has just the right amount of fragrance to work with your body chemistry and give off a very endearing scent. The scent is not as toxic to... +
First of all, the bottle is cute! It fits well in my hand and has a kitchsy design that suits its name.
It has just the right amount of fragrance to work with your body chemistry and give off a very endearing scent. The scent is not as toxic to breathe as most perfumes (except in large quantities, but that's true for all). Compared to most it is a great price for the amount you get.
The "lust factor"... well, I've never once had a girl or guy tell me I'd be better off without it. And if not for them, wearing it for myself is great, because I find the scent to be both calming and pretty.
"Lust" is perhaps not the right term. It's not a "very" lusty scent. It's more of a romantic evening scent. Or a day out for yourself. :D
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