speckled
Member Since: December 2, 2009Reviews
Nair Irresistible Candy Apple Sugar Wax
I received this product for free to review as part of the Chickadvisor Club. I was super excited to try this because I prefer to do at home waxing as opposed to shaving every day. Once I opened the package the first thing I noticed was the... +
I received this product for free to review as part of the Chickadvisor Club.
I was super excited to try this because I prefer to do at home waxing as opposed to shaving every day. Once I opened the package the first thing I noticed was the smell.....it was fabulous....and it only got better after I warmed up the wax. I followed the instructions to a t and microwaved the wax for 30 seconds....which ended up being a bit too warm for me but I just let it sit for a couple of minutes and was good to go.
I used this on both my legs and bikini area and it performed quite well in all aspects. The was itself was the perfect consistency and went on smoothly. While it did remove most hairs, I did end up with some short broken ones on my legs.....but I'm not sure if that was the fault of the wax, or of my technique. Either way I'm definitely willing to try this product again.
The one thing I loved the most was how easy this was to clean up!!! I've tried other waxes in the past that seems cemented to your skin and not even endless scrubbing and oil seems to get them off. The Nair wax I was able to simply wipe off with a baby wipe and it left my skin clean and not remotely sticky.
Overall, this was a great product and I'd definitely recommend it. I still have quite a bit left in my tub but I can guarantee I'll be repurchasing in the future!
-
Quaker Harvest Crunch Quinoa Bar
I received this product for free to try as a member of the Chickadvisor club, First off, I want to apologize for my review being late. I broke my wrist and my typing skills have been non-existent. I'd never tried anything with quinoa before so I... +
I received this product for free to try as a member of the Chickadvisor club,
First off, I want to apologize for my review being late. I broke my wrist and my typing skills have been non-existent.
I'd never tried anything with quinoa before so I was really excited to try these and they more than met my expectations. They were delicious! The taste was a mixture of peanut and chocolate wrapped in a slightly crispy bar..........almost like rice krispies. I was surprised by how full they left me feeling as well.......which made it a great snack for between meals or as an evening snack. Overall this was a great snack bar....that left me feeling satisfied and tasted great! I look forward to buying these once they hit the shelves of my local grocery store.
-
Crest 3D White Whitestrips Intensive Professional Effects
First off I want to say that I received these free to try as a member of the ChickAdvisor Club. I was super excited to be selected for these as I've been looking for something to help whiten my teeth....due to my tea and coffee drinking :S After... +
First off I want to say that I received these free to try as a member of the ChickAdvisor Club.
I was super excited to be selected for these as I've been looking for something to help whiten my teeth....due to my tea and coffee drinking :S After reading the directions I was a little bummed to see that the strips were supposed to be left on for 2 hours. Anyway.....on went my first set of strips....and I waited....and waited...and waited....and after 2 very long hours I took them off. I will say that the strips stuck to my teeth much better than others I've tried in the past. They also didn't taste nearly as bad as usual....which is a bonus since you need to leave them on for so long.
I didn't notice an immediate difference and went to bed the first night only to wake up with a beyond ridiculous toothache....is every single one of my teeth! It was so bad that I couldn't get back to sleep and had to take 2 Advil which unfortunately didn't seem to take any of the edge off. The pain lasted for about 3 days and I could barely eat or drink anything. Needless to say the first day I tried these was my last day.
Overall, the product seemed to stick on my teeth really well.....and didn't have a bad taste....but I didn't get to use them long enough to see any results. It's likely worth a shot for people who have never had a sensitivity issue.....but for those that have....watch out :s
-
Dove White Beauty Bar
First off I received this product to try, free of cost as a member of the Review Club. I've never used Dove bar soap before so I was very excited to try this out. When I first received it I must say that the smell seemed a little... +
First off I received this product to try, free of cost as a member of the Review Club.
I've never used Dove bar soap before so I was very excited to try this out. When I first received it I must say that the smell seemed a little overpowering.....which had me worried. I used it right away and have been using it once a day every day since (approx 2.5 weeks). Once the bar gets wet I found the smell to be not so strong....and it left a nice light smell on my skin. The bar lathers really really well......and leaves a nice clean feeling to my skin afterwards. The bar also lasts a super long time....which is fantastic!!
I feel I should mention that I have fairly sensitive skin as well......so I was initially worried about breakouts, skin irritations etc etc....and am happy to say that I had no problems whatsoever in this department. I even used the bar on my face for about a week. However, while the bar was amazing moisturizing on my body I did find that it left my face with a tight feeling afterwards.....which is unfortunate because it was amazing at removing my makeup.....specifically my waterproof mascara.
Overall this was a great product that left my skin feeling soft, clean and hydrated (minus my face). Each bar lasts a substantial amount of time.....and the scent ended up be great despite my initial hesitation. I'd recommend this to anyone.....especially someone with drier skin.
Give it a try!
-
Febreze Car Vent Clips Freshener in Linen & Sky
I received a free sample from Febreze and ChickAdvisor as part of their product review panel. First off this was extremely easy to use. Take it out of the package, push the clip up and stick it over a vent. Easy Peasy. I was initally hesitant... +
I received a free sample from Febreze and ChickAdvisor as part of their product review panel. First off this was extremely easy to use. Take it out of the package, push the clip up and stick it over a vent. Easy Peasy. I was initally hesitant that the smell would be overwhelming so I turned it to the lowest possible setting. The smell was light and fresh.....very nice....and continued that way for the first week.....but then I started to notice it less and less and now I can't even tell it's in the car. I want to add that I share my car with a smoker.....which obviously would alter my results compared to those of a non smoker. I've since turned the dial all the way to the right? to release the most scent but I still no longer notice it. I really did like the initial smell and would probably try this again....maybe a different scent would be more noticable.
Overall I think this product could be fantastic for someone who already has a relatively odor free car.....but for someone who smokes, or shares with a smoker, you might need something a bit stronger. As this was a free sample I obviously didn't need to pay anything, but I have seen these on sale for $2.99 which I think is a great price for 30 of freshness! And for the price I'd recommend everyone give it a try!
-
L'Oreal Professionnel Intense Repair Masque
I received this to try as part of the Review Club. First off my hair is long (past mid back) and thick. It's also fairly wavy and tends to be drier and quite unruly in the winter months. I used this product twice a week for 3 straight weeks... +
I received this to try as part of the Review Club. First off my hair is long (past mid back) and thick. It's also fairly wavy and tends to be drier and quite unruly in the winter months. I used this product twice a week for 3 straight weeks along with the Intense Repair Shampoo.
The first thing I noticed was the scent......which much like the shampoo reminded me of bananas.....okay, but not great. The texture was actually quite thick and easy to distribute throughout my hair. I did however, find it quite a inconvenience that you needed to towel dry your hair before applying the masque.
After my first shampoo, masque and dry I noticed an immediate difference in my hair. It was much easier to work with and super soft......also, even before the drying I was able to notice that my hair was SO much easier to get a comb through......as usually I spend a large amount of time on knots. Having used this product for three weeks, it looks healthier, feels like silk and my frizz is even more manageable!!! Also, I've had a huge reduction in static....which plagues my hair in the winter.
Overall this is a fantastic product that I would easily recommend to anyone. The only real downside for me is the price.....which at $30 is quite high.....especially in this economy. Honestly, even if I had the spare cash it would be hard for me to justify spending $30 on one hair care product. To those of you not in a money crunch.....go for it!! This is a great product and you won't be disappointed!
-
L'Oreal Professionnel Intense Repair Shampoo
I was super excited to receive this product to review as my hair could definitely use to help! First off I have long hair...more than halfway down my back. It's pretty thick.....and big....and tends to get dry and extra unmanageable in the... +
I was super excited to receive this product to review as my hair could definitely use to help! First off I have long hair...more than halfway down my back. It's pretty thick.....and big....and tends to get dry and extra unmanageable in the winter months. I've been using this shampoo every day since it showed up on my doorstep.....so for about 3 straight weeks.
I must say I was very surprised with how well this product worked! It has a very light/thin texture which at first made me worry that I'd have to use a ton of it to get my whole head lathered up, but not so much.....a little went a long way. This shampoo definitely had a scent as well........it reminded me a bit of banana......it was okay, but not great. After my first wash and dry my hair felt immediately softer and easier to work with.....and my frizz seemed to be a lot less. 3 weeks later and I'm still experiencing good results......my hair seems healthier and more manageable......and feels much silkier than before. Overall, I would have to say this is a really great product.....and would love to use it regularly....but the price is quite high. Do I think the price would be worth it......probably.....but it' not something that fits in with my finances right now.....and even if it did, honestly, I'd still have a hard time paying that much for a shampoo. To those who are willing to spend that much on hair products....go for it! It's a great product and you won't be disappointed!
-
Maybelline New York Baby Lips Lip Balm
I REALLY wanted to like these......and am so disappointed that I can't say many good things about them. I bought the Cherry and Peppermint flavors. Unlike many others I actually really liked the appearance of the tube. I don't need my lip... +
I REALLY wanted to like these......and am so disappointed that I can't say many good things about them. I bought the Cherry and Peppermint flavors. Unlike many others I actually really liked the appearance of the tube. I don't need my lip balm to be "classy"......I prefer the bright, fun coloring. I did really enjoy the flavor and texture of both lip balms. They went on very smoothly and had a beeswax texture. Unfortunately that's about the only positive thing I have to say about these :( They didn't keep my lips all that moisturized and on many occasions I actually thought they made my lips feel tighter/drier. They also definitely didn't last for 8 hours.......not that I expected the lip balm itself to last on my lips for the long, but I expected some feeling of softness or moisture at least. Overall I was pretty disappointed with these.....and will go back to my usual balms that I feel work better and cost less. -
Crest 3D White Whitestrips 2-hour Express
I received the Crest3D 2 Hour Express Strips a few weeks ago from the wonderful peeps at ChickAdvisor to try out and review. I was a little wary because I've had some issues with sensitivity in the past, so I decided to hold onto my trial... +
I received the Crest3D 2 Hour Express Strips a few weeks ago from the wonderful peeps at ChickAdvisor to try out and review. I was a little wary because I've had some issues with sensitivity in the past, so I decided to hold onto my trial package for a couple weeks while I diligently brushed my teeth with sensitivity toothpaste hoping to eliminate any issues that might arise.
I finally decided to try these out on a boring Saturday afternoon......but also decided that I was only going to use one strip on my upper teeth to start out........I'd rather have half my teeth be extremely sensitive, than all of them!! Anyway, the instructions were fairly simple. The package comes with 4 small foil inserts, each with a top and bottom strip that can be applied once every 3 months.......therefore, each box has a full year supply. I applied the upper strip and watched some tv and had a shower to pass the time. 2 hours wasn't exactly horrible.....but it wasn't great either. You can definitely feel the strip in your mouth the whole time and sometimes some of the goop would get out, which tasted horrible. I can't really say that I had many issues while wearing the strips.......my teeth didn't seem to bother me at all.
The results however, were less than awesome. I have mildly yellow teeth.......though I'm a diligent brusher and flosser and don't smoke or drink coffee or wine..........my dentist said some people just have more yellowish teeth....unfortunately. Anyway, because of my current teeth hue, I was super excited to try these and hoping for some good results, as whitening treatments at the dentist office can be very costly. 2 hours on the dot, I pulled off my stripes and eagerly looked in the mirror........and what I saw in my reflection was the EXACT same smile I had before the strips. I even brushed my teeth to get all the leftover gunk off........but still couldn't notice any difference at all. Bummer :(
My teeth didn't seem to be bothering me, which made me quite happy.......however, after a nap and dinner I started to feel a dull ache in all of my front teeth. It slowly intensified until drinking anything other than luke warm tap water became an issue. I really noticed how sensitive they'd become when I was outside and the aching increased everytime I opened my mouth and the cool fall air hit my teeth. I've taken a couple advil since then and am crossing my fingers that the sensitivity doesn't get any worse.
Overall, I found this to be a not awesome product. I didn't have to pay for it, but if I did, I'd have been extremely disappointed. The price is fairly high, and after looking at my teeth over and over, I still can't see ANY changes at all........except, of course, for the throbbing pain and sensitivity. Though I very much appreciated being able to try these, I definitely will not be purchasing these in the future.....unless I have a craving for a $60 toothache :S
-
Marcelle Essentials 1st Wrinkles Day Cream SPF 15
A couple of weeks ago I received this as part of the Product Review Club. I was going in with high expectations and hopes since my skin is pretty sensitive and SUPER white ( SPF ). Personally, I loved the thicker consistancy of this cream. It was... +
A couple of weeks ago I received this as part of the Product Review Club. I was going in with high expectations and hopes since my skin is pretty sensitive and SUPER white ( SPF ). Personally, I loved the thicker consistancy of this cream. It was able to take care of any dryness I had while not inflicting an oil slick on my face later in the day. I was extremely happy that this cream had sunscreen in it
(SPF15), but for someone as fair as I am, SPF15 just doesn't cut it. Unfortunately, I've found it very hard to find a facial moisturizer with an SPF of 30 or more. Finding one at a decent price is even more difficult, and the price for this product ( $27 roughly ) was a little more than I'm used to spending.
Being a person with sensitive skin, one of the first things I did was check the ingredients list, which turned out to be not too bad at all. Fragrance and paraben free, and not full of fillers as many brands are. As I continue to use this, I still have had no problems with breakouts, irritations etc etc.
Overall I found this to be a great product...........just not the right product for me due to my skin. If they ever came out with a version containing an SPF of 30 or higher, I would definitely buy it.
-
Looking for more?
Check out our other review websites:
