nickolas1
Member Since: December 8, 2017Reviews
L'Occitane Almond Milk Concentrate
I'm comparing this cream to two others that I use most frequently: Le Labo, and Diptyque, and also comparing it to L'Occitane's Shea cream. First thing you'll notice upon using this is it goes in very easily. You don't need to rub it in for... +
I'm comparing this cream to two others that I use most frequently: Le Labo, and Diptyque, and also comparing it to L'Occitane's Shea cream.
First thing you'll notice upon using this is it goes in very easily. You don't need to rub it in for minutes to get it to absorb; even after showering. This cream goes in easier than Le Labo, and especially compared to Diptyque. When comparing it to the L'Occitane Shea cream it is a night and day difference. It goes in much quicker, and you don't need to use much.
You don't need to use a ton of the product which is nice. I use roughly a finger dab for each limb.
The fragrance is a light almond fragrance. I personally like it. However, it's not an overly strong fragrance. When comparing it to other creams I use I'd say it's slightly less intense on the nose. It does last a few hours similar to Diptyque, and lasts longer than Le Labo.
This might be my new favourite cream. I'll be reordering the refill through Sephora once I finish up the container. Speaking of which, the glass container it is in is very nice, and makes using the cream seamless. If you're worried about oxidization it could be a concern.
- Product received for free from L'Occitane Canada in exchange for an honest review.
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TYLENOL® Daytime Relief
Fairly good pain relief if you have symptoms from a cold or injury. Given that there's acetaminophen you wouldn't want to take this with or after drinking given they both use the P450 enzyme to break them down. The caffeine content in it isn't... +
Fairly good pain relief if you have symptoms from a cold or injury.
Given that there's acetaminophen you wouldn't want to take this with or after drinking given they both use the P450 enzyme to break them down.
The caffeine content in it isn't a lot, but can add up if you're having multiple a day. Because of this, I'd only recommend taking the Tylenol early in the morning upon waking, or within 8 hours of waking to allow some of the caffeine to exit your system prior to sleep.
It doesn't have decongestants in it, so it's not meant to relieve cold symptoms such as a runny nose.
Will likely use this when I have a headache throughout the day that isn't due to a hangover.
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DAP AMP Advanced Modified Polymer All Weather Window, Door and Siding Sealant 266mL White
Got a free bottle from Butterly.com to try out on our house. We have 20+ year old windows that tend to let in quite a bit of draft in the Winter months. Ended up using this to help better seal the frame of the windows which helped with the draft... +
Got a free bottle from Butterly.com to try out on our house. We have 20+ year old windows that tend to let in quite a bit of draft in the Winter months.
Ended up using this to help better seal the frame of the windows which helped with the draft. Still get a cool breeze through the actual window, but this sealant has helped with any cool air we previously felt.
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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PADERNO Classic Cast Iron Jumbo Cooker, PFOA-Free, Non-Stick, Black, 4.8-qt
Absolutely love this cast iron jumbo cooker (it's essentially a wide, shallow wok). You'll notice a few things when you first get this pan: 1. It's cast iron so it's heavy, and seems very durable. 2. The craftsmanship not only looks great, but... +
Absolutely love this cast iron jumbo cooker (it's essentially a wide, shallow wok).
You'll notice a few things when you first get this pan:
1. It's cast iron so it's heavy, and seems very durable.
2. The craftsmanship not only looks great, but is also very functional. The second handle is a great add as it allows you to more easily pick up the pan given it's heavy nature.
3. It's very wide, and fairly shallow which makes it a great pan for all types of cooking.
When comparing this pan to others it really shines when cooking larger meals, and/or those where you layer ingredients such as a stir fry. It makes it really easy to first cook a meat, then to layer the rest of your ingredients after the fact.
Given that it's cast iron it's also great for the oven - cooking steaks in this vs a regular pan really shines. Especially when searing.
Would recommend this pan, and given my experience with it I'll be looking to other cast iron pans from PADERNO in the future.
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Garnier Pure Moisture Hydrating Shampoo
The one thing I tend to notice with shampoo... It always leaves your hair super dry, which requires the need for conditioner. I typically shampoo twice a week to reduce the amount that shampoo is drying out my hair. I will say - I'm surprised... +
The one thing I tend to notice with shampoo... It always leaves your hair super dry, which requires the need for conditioner.
I typically shampoo twice a week to reduce the amount that shampoo is drying out my hair.
I will say - I'm surprised how little this dries out my hair, especially at the price point. Given that I tend to use products 3-4x the price, I do like this at it's price point. It doesn't make your hair knotted or "ratty" after use; where you can actually run your hands through your hair after using it.
Lathers well. Would recommend this if you're looking for a shampoo at this price point.
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Garnier Fructis Pure Moisture Hydrating Conditioner
For the price point that Garnier works in, this might be an okay product. However, comparing it to another major brand's conditioner that is in the same price point I'd say it doesn't compare. I tend to use products that are 3-4x the price, so... +
For the price point that Garnier works in, this might be an okay product. However, comparing it to another major brand's conditioner that is in the same price point I'd say it doesn't compare.
I tend to use products that are 3-4x the price, so it'd be unfair to compare this to them. However, what I will say is that while this conditioner is thick (which feels great), it requires a lot to fully saturate your hair. It also doesn't absorb enough moisture into your hair to really make a difference.
Personally wouldn't recommend this, unless you're looking for a new product around this price point.
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OXY Triple Action Cleansing Pads
A great simple cleanser for when you're too lazy to use a full scrub. The only downfall is that it's 0.5% instead of a full 2%. Would definitely buy it based on the price point, and if it was 2% salicylic acid.
A great simple cleanser for when you're too lazy to use a full scrub. The only downfall is that it's 0.5% instead of a full 2%. Would definitely buy it based on the price point, and if it was 2% salicylic acid. -
OXY Volcanic Ash Acne Scrub
A great acne scrub. I'm surprised at how easily it rubs off being a clay scrub. Having 2% salicylic acid it's an effective acne scrub that does the job of combating acne while having a mild scrubbing effect.
A great acne scrub. I'm surprised at how easily it rubs off being a clay scrub. Having 2% salicylic acid it's an effective acne scrub that does the job of combating acne while having a mild scrubbing effect. -
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser with Pro-Vitamin B5
This cleanser is so gentle it feels like you're washing your face with distilled water. I'd recommend this for anyone who has sensitive skin. If you like harsher cleansers which exfoliate, or have ingredients like salicylic acid then this isn't... +
This cleanser is so gentle it feels like you're washing your face with distilled water. I'd recommend this for anyone who has sensitive skin.
If you like harsher cleansers which exfoliate, or have ingredients like salicylic acid then this isn't for you.
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Axe Skateboards & Fresh Roses Deodorant
I've tried most of the AXE deodorants that they've released thus far. I'll add a caveat that I typically prefer anti-persperant deodorants. While they can sometimes stain, they tend to resist sweat more. With that said, this deodorant has a... +
I've tried most of the AXE deodorants that they've released thus far.
I'll add a caveat that I typically prefer anti-persperant deodorants. While they can sometimes stain, they tend to resist sweat more.
With that said, this deodorant has a great scent, and does last the day. The 48 hour claim is extreme, but it'll last the day at a minimum.
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