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Member Since: January 3, 2012Reviews
Mott's Fruitsations +Veggies Mixed Berry Carrot
Our child really enjoyed the Mott's Fruitsations + Veggie Pouch (Mixed Berry Carrot). Even with the carrot proudly displayed the packaging, it did not act as a deterrent. Usually preferring veggies and fruits separate, as is usually the case, the... +
Our child really enjoyed the Mott's Fruitsations + Veggie Pouch (Mixed Berry Carrot). Even with the carrot proudly displayed the packaging, it did not act as a deterrent. Usually preferring veggies and fruits separate, as is usually the case, the pouch contents disappeared in no time.
The packaging is really nice quality with bright colours and cute designs. The design was really kid-friendly and had great appeal to a child who really loved to see the Motts' characters on the front that came with the review kit.
The ingredients were definitely better than expected. It really was a refreshing change to see no artificial sweeteners added. A reference to natural flavours always remains suspect, as that is a catch all phrase that can range from acceptable to unacceptable, depending on the contents. One would assume the fruit content should stand on its own as plenty of flavour; this is an opportunity for future improvement.
Thank you to Motts and ChickAdvisor for this opportunity and generous kit sent to us!
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CeraVe Intensive Stretch Marks Cream
Recommendation with a caveat (alternate use is optimal): CeraVe Intensive Stretch Marks Cream works wonderfully as a moisturizer for the sake of improving hydration and smoothness that comes with great skincare. While I have yet to notice any... +
Recommendation with a caveat (alternate use is optimal):
CeraVe Intensive Stretch Marks Cream works wonderfully as a moisturizer for the sake of improving hydration and smoothness that comes with great skincare. While I have yet to notice any marked improvement in my stretch marks, I will continue to use this as a moisturizer to use the supply. I am undecided if I would purchase this again. If it continues to show improvement for it's intended use, I would definitely consider it as I like the unscented, nice consistency it offers.
Thank you ChickAdvisor & CeraVe for the opportunity to try the 3 products. The eye cream is by far the winner of the trio. Love it more everyday!
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CeraVe Eye Repair Cream
CeraVe's Eye Repair Cream is a nice eye cream for daily use. It has the perfect consistency for an eye cream, as it applies smoothly. It absorbs quickly which is an important factor when selecting an eye (or any facial) cream. I often use eye repair... +
CeraVe's Eye Repair Cream is a nice eye cream for daily use. It has the perfect consistency for an eye cream, as it applies smoothly. It absorbs quickly which is an important factor when selecting an eye (or any facial) cream. I often use eye repair before makeup application and at night. It leaves the eye area feeling silky and hydrated. Really enjoyed testing this (free) product review club cream.
The only shortcoming is the price. While performance is similar to my current eye cream, the price is about $7-8+ more per bottle, so that will give me pause when replenishing my stock.
Thank you ChickAdvisor PRC and CeraVe for the opportunity!
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CeraVe Bébé Diaper Rash Cream
Pros - Nice quality packaging and design - Easy to dispense - Easy application (very smooth) Cons - Diaper rash developed and never went away (cream is the only new product we have used; no new foods or ailments, etc). While it was not painful, it... +
Pros
- Nice quality packaging and design
- Easy to dispense
- Easy application (very smooth)
Cons
- Diaper rash developed and never went away (cream is the only new product we have used; no new foods or ailments, etc). While it was not painful, it was unsightly.
- Consistency: While it's easy to apply, it feels akin to a sunscreen than a diaper rash cream. All others (no matter how well or poorly they worked) were thicker. The thicker and more substantial the cream, the less diaper rash was an issue (and often, no rash at all)
Unfortunately, this did not meet our needs. We are grateful for the free product review opportunity to try this, as we love finding great products for our family.
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Pampers Baby-Dry Diapers
Finding the right fit, performance and quality is the stuff a parent`s dreams are made of. The reliability and performance stretches the money spent that much further. I have loved Pampers from the Swaddlers through Baby Dry. A top product for us... +
Finding the right fit, performance and quality is the stuff a parent`s dreams are made of.
The reliability and performance stretches the money spent that much further.
I have loved Pampers from the Swaddlers through Baby Dry. A top product for us, so much so, that we include it in baby gifts with several of our other favourites. While not everything will work for every baby, it`s worth starting with a trusted product, from a trusted friend or family member.
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Kalaya Wonder Salve
It`s literally no wonder that they call this *wonder salve*. It really is a workhorse for nearly a variety of skin types and great for daily use (skin incl. lips), or for condition-specific reasons. It worked wonders on our super sensitive skin in... +
It`s literally no wonder that they call this *wonder salve*. It really is a workhorse for nearly a variety of skin types and great for daily use (skin incl. lips), or for condition-specific reasons. It worked wonders on our super sensitive skin in our household. Most notably, it effectively addressed dryness, prevented reactions (as with other products) and brought about a renewed smoothness to the skin. While it`s used daily year year, it`s benefits are most notable in the harsh, dry winter months. The only downside is the glossy sheen that can appear on some skin with application. With this in mind, for under makeup or daytime (parent or child use), we opt for the Kalaya Moisture Cream as it leaves no trace. We hope that someday they make an application (skin and lip) to apply vs. finger use, but in the meantime, we will stick with what`s available as we have not experienced any adverse reactions from using a finger or swab application. -
Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Diaper Rash Cream
A fantastic texture, smoothness, mild (almost undetectable scent) and effectiveness for us! Having previously used some lower cost zinc oxide options, and some more expensive brands, this was definitely the best overall value for our $. It`s... +
A fantastic texture, smoothness, mild (almost undetectable scent) and effectiveness for us! Having previously used some lower cost zinc oxide options, and some more expensive brands, this was definitely the best overall value for our $. It`s performance and gentleness on skin make this a winner. While it`s not truly relevant to the product, we really like the packaging. Nicely done from start to finish! -
Live Clean Baby Tearless Shampoo and Wash
This is our absolute favourite shampoo/wash! While there is clearly a scent to it, we love it so much that we bought the lotion to pair with it for daily use. It`s mild, effective and tearfree in our experience. While the price seems steeper than... +
This is our absolute favourite shampoo/wash! While there is clearly a scent to it, we love it so much that we bought the lotion to pair with it for daily use. It`s mild, effective and tearfree in our experience. While the price seems steeper than many other popular options on the shelf, the higher quality ingredients, effectiveness and longevity you get from 1 bottle, is absolutely worth it. The dispenser pump is a huge benefit! LiveClean periodically puts out coupon booklets, so they are great to take advantage of with sales or regular price. Wish we had discovered this one day one of parenthood. Top product for us. -
Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant Toothpaste
Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant toothpaste works well in removing surface discolourations to reveal slightly brighter teeth. While some stains still remain, I will continue to finish out the bottle in the hopes that the ongoing use will produce ample... +
Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant toothpaste works well in removing surface discolourations to reveal slightly brighter teeth. While some stains still remain, I will continue to finish out the bottle in the hopes that the ongoing use will produce ample opportunity to decide if it will really make enough of a different to move to it on a full time basis. One issue I had was increasing sensitivity on my lips and the skin around my lips started drying out (it froths quite a bit with my electric toothbrush; more than any other toothpaste I have used). I am not sure if this is due to the ingredients (e.g. peroxide) but nothing else about my oral hygiene or skincare has changed. If it were in the winter months unexpected dryness would make more sense than it does in the more humid summer months. It has since improved and ceases to remain an issue, but it did give me cause for concern for a few days. The taste was entirely off-putting when I started it, but I adapted and found it much more pleasant over time. Definitely worthy of a try!
*This product was sent to me on a complimentary basis for the purpose of this review
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CeraVe PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
I received this products (for free) to review. I found the cream lighter in texture to other night creams I have tried in the past. It also performed significantly better than others I have tried with it`s more desirable light and non-greasy... +
I received this products (for free) to review.
I found the cream lighter in texture to other night creams I have tried in the past. It also performed significantly better than others I have tried with it`s more desirable light and non-greasy finish.
One of the major drawbacks of night creams is how messy they tend to be on pillows, as they seem to take forever to absorb, whereas CeraVe seems to have found a way to deliver on their promise to effectively moisturize without the usual heavy finish.
This has definitely made me rethink not using a PM cream. While I hear the advantages, I have never found one that delivers as well that is specifically targeted for PM use. I usually just use my day cream, but I think long-term, this would be a more intense way to go.
As stated in my CeraVe AM lotion review, I really like the pump dispenser better than my usual moisturizer which does not have any such mechanism. I found this made it effortless to control the amount of product being used, while mitigating waste.
As a result of the above, I would not recommend this product.
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