gingercorsair
Member Since: December 9, 2008Reviews
Crest Pro-Health ProFresh Toothpaste
I also received this as part of the product review club. It's about average in my opinion. I've been using Crest Pro Health toothpastes for a while now so I have certain expectations, you know? This one was ok, but I was a little disappointed at... +
I also received this as part of the product review club. It's about average in my opinion. I've been using Crest Pro Health toothpastes for a while now so I have certain expectations, you know?
This one was ok, but I was a little disappointed at the lack of "grit" it had. Past tubes had this grit like stuff that really scrubbed your teeth and made it feel like you were just at the dentist. This one didn't do that, and didn't have a really amazing or long-lasting flavour for me.
Overall not a bad toothpaste, but nothing to blow your mind, either.
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Revlon Crazy Shine To Go Nail Buffer
I've been using buffers on my nails for ages. I love the polish they give without having to...polish! I think the thing I liked most about these Revlon ones was the shape and the fact that there are only 2 sides which means less work. Some buffers... +
I've been using buffers on my nails for ages. I love the polish they give without having to...polish!
I think the thing I liked most about these Revlon ones was the shape and the fact that there are only 2 sides which means less work. Some buffers take 4 steps to complete and/or include extra emery boards on the side which scratch your nails up as you buff.
I think the rounded, soft shape of these buffers is very helpful for reaching the entire nail without hurting the surrounding cuticle. I'm glad I got them!
Editor's Note: this member received a free product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Oral-B Pulsonic Power Toothbrush
This is a great little toothbrush! They sure have come a long way over the past few years. I have a Sonicare toothbrush and a manual toothbrush and this one bridges the gap nicely. I like the slim design and gentle vibration it provides. Even with... +
This is a great little toothbrush! They sure have come a long way over the past few years. I have a Sonicare toothbrush and a manual toothbrush and this one bridges the gap nicely.
I like the slim design and gentle vibration it provides. Even with my sensitive teeth it wasn't too strong on the normal setting. The battery charge has lasted a long time and the brush head is nice and small. It is also more quiet than my Sonicare and doesn't make my nose itch when I use it!
I can't comment on whether it whitened my teeth but they definitely felt clean. The first time I used it they were literally squeaky clean! I'm definitely happy to keep using this toothbrush.
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Crest 3D White Whitestrips 2-hour Express
Ever since these strip products have come on the market I've been a bit skeptical. I tried them when they first came out and really wasn't impressed. They didn't stick, tasted awful and required multiple applications. I shied away from... +
Ever since these strip products have come on the market I've been a bit skeptical. I tried them when they first came out and really wasn't impressed. They didn't stick, tasted awful and required multiple applications. I shied away from them for years.
I accepted these new 2 hour strips for the product review club. My teeth don't really need whitening, but a little touch-up couldn't hurt, right?
Well it seems that the strip technology has come a long way in the past few years. These strips adhered well and stayed in place for the whole 2 hours, even through a long phone conversation.
They're a little weird and made me produce more saliva and catch my tongue on the edges a lot, but overall it was a fair price to pay for whiter teeth. I like that you can do it all in one go rather than having to repeat the process for days at a time.
They did a noticeable job of whitening my teeth, so I'll probably use them again in a few months as recommended.
Some drawbacks are that they made my lips & gums sting for a while, and the gunk left on your teeth needs to be brushed off right away. I have a feeling they're expensive, too.
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Water-Light Daily Face Sunscreen SPF 45
I was pretty happy with this product I guess, though I wish it had more staying power and lasted a little longer! It was easy to sweat off, which then unfortunately led to a sunburn on my cheeks the day I wore it. I do like that it is easy to apply... +
I was pretty happy with this product I guess, though I wish it had more staying power and lasted a little longer! It was easy to sweat off, which then unfortunately led to a sunburn on my cheeks the day I wore it.
I do like that it is easy to apply and absorbs pretty well.
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Dove Ultimate Supreme VisiblySmooth Antiperspirant
I received this as part of the product club however I didn't know that it was from them until today! (I guess they had a mix-up, it didn't even come under my name!) So unfortunately I don't have much to say about it as I've only used... +
I received this as part of the product club however I didn't know that it was from them until today! (I guess they had a mix-up, it didn't even come under my name!) So unfortunately I don't have much to say about it as I've only used it once.
From what I can tell though it's a decent product. The smell was nice but not too cloying, it went on smooth and it kept me dry throughout the day.
Since I only just used it I can't comment on it's abilities to smooth your underarms.
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Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion
I've tried all 3 versions of this lotion and it's not bad! It goes on pretty well and feels like it may have a bit of silicone in it to help trap moisture. I personally don't really like any of the scents it came in--they were far too... +
I've tried all 3 versions of this lotion and it's not bad! It goes on pretty well and feels like it may have a bit of silicone in it to help trap moisture.
I personally don't really like any of the scents it came in--they were far too strong and detracted from the experience. The lotion itself was ok, my skin was moisturized after using it, but it had a bit of a greasy feel. I also wonder about the cost. You get very little lotion in the bottle, and it goes quickly if you use it on your whole body! I'm not sure what they're charging (I got mine for free) but it's probably too much since you go through it so fast.
Overall its an ok product but I will probably not buy it for myself, I will stick to my no-name intensive lotion which absorbs better and costs less!
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Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash
I received this as part of the product review club. I gave this a shot a couple of times in the shower and it's not bad. It's supposed to be super-hydrating and leave you with soft skin. I liked the smell and I thought it did a decent job... +
I received this as part of the product review club.
I gave this a shot a couple of times in the shower and it's not bad. It's supposed to be super-hydrating and leave you with soft skin. I liked the smell and I thought it did a decent job as a body wash, but I don't feel that it was any more moisturizing than their normal cream-oil wash or the Olay Ribbons wash.
It lathered up nicely and didn't overwhelm me with scent like some Dove products do, and I enjoyed using it as a basic wash.
However if you're looking for moisturized skin you'll just have to stick with a lotion after your shower!
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Breyers Double Churn Chocolate Cheesecake Frozen Dessert
Mmmm out of the 3 flavours I tried with the review club this was my favourite! I was skeptical at first about the flavour--I am not a fan of super-rich, over-sweetened ice creams and I was hesitant to try it. Especially since it came with a $7.99... +
Mmmm out of the 3 flavours I tried with the review club this was my favourite!
I was skeptical at first about the flavour--I am not a fan of super-rich, over-sweetened ice creams and I was hesitant to try it. Especially since it came with a $7.99 price tag! Ouch!
But try it I did and I was suprised! It really DOES taste like chocolate cheesecake! A little more ice-creamy, but the essence was there. Out of the 3 ice creams I am still eating this one.
I was really impressed with how well the true flavour was reflected in this ice cream. Instead of getting a cheesecake now I can just have a bite of this!
It's very creamy and a little on the rich side, but it feels great in my mouth when I eat a small portion.
I definitely recommend it if you're into fancier ice creams!
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Breyers Double Churn Banana Cream Pie Frozen Dessert
I have mixed feelings about this ice cream-- I really liked the banana flavour, the rich, velvety smooth texture of the ice cream and how refreshing it was... But I really hate the gritty, syrupy band of "pie crust" throughout the container. I... +
I have mixed feelings about this ice cream-- I really liked the banana flavour, the rich, velvety smooth texture of the ice cream and how refreshing it was...
But I really hate the gritty, syrupy band of "pie crust" throughout the container. I think it really takes away from the whole idea of double-churned. I expected a delicious and smooth experience that I could roll around my mouth, but instead I found a bunch of grit in my teeth.
I don't think it's a good idea to mix the two textures in this ice cream. If they wanted to inlude the "pie crust" taste, then they should have included actual chunks of it, and not some mealy, grainy stripe in the centre. It really ruined the banana portion of it for me. My roommate and mother agree with me.
If you don't have such an issue with uncomplimentary textures in your ice cream then go ahead and buy this--I liked the light banana flavour. Otherwise I would take a pass.
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