Thesto
Member Since: August 22, 2013Reviews
NIVEA In-Shower Cocoa Butter Body Lotion
For a very long time now I am using baby oil under the shower, after showering to provide my skin with extra moisture. Of course you get always a bit oily that's why I was and am very excited about this new product. And it really keeps its promise... +
For a very long time now I am using baby oil under the shower, after showering to provide my skin with extra moisture. Of course you get always a bit oily that's why I was and am very excited about this new product. And it really keeps its promise. I used it now several times under the shower and I not only like how soft and smooth my skin feels after using but also the very subtle and delicious smell this product has. It is very easy to apply and the instructions are very clear. Though I am a bit concerned about the "rinse immediately" part. That sounds to me as if the product would do some damage if it stays too long on the skin. I think this is unlikely but the wording is surely not picked perfectly. -
Vichy Idealia Life Serum
Received my Vichy Idealia Life Serum a while ago and tested it thoroughly. First of all it comes in a really beautiful container and opening it I just loved the smell! I believe this is a high quality product and it partly made my skin feel more... +
Received my Vichy Idealia Life Serum a while ago and tested it thoroughly. First of all it comes in a really beautiful container and opening it I just loved the smell! I believe this is a high quality product and it partly made my skin feel more smooth. In case of the Vichy Idealia Life Serum I liked the texture way better than from Skin Sleep creme, it is firmer and easier to apply. that is about the positive things I can say about it, unfortunately with a lot of cremes and serum I used in the past it just "sits" on my skin, instead of really being absorbed, and if you accidentally rub your face it forms little rolls and peels right off. For that reason I gave the Effectiveness only an average. -
Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep
Received my Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep a while ago and tested it thoroughly. First of all it comes in a really beautiful container and opening it I just loved the smell! I believe this is a high quality product and it partly made my skin feel more... +
Received my Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep a while ago and tested it thoroughly. First of all it comes in a really beautiful container and opening it I just loved the smell! I believe this is a high quality product and it partly made my skin feel more smooth. But that is about the positive things I can say about it. I thought the texture f the Vichy Idealia Skin Sleep was very liquidy to an extent that it almost runs of your finger and unfortunately with a lot of cremes and serum I used in the past it just "sits" on my skin, instead of really being absorbed, and if you accidentally rub your face it forms little rolls and peels right off. For that reason I gave the Effectiveness only an average. -
Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-On Manicure
I received 2 complementary boxes of Press-On Manicure yesterday in the mail. I grabbed it right away and drove over to a a girlfriends house. First to mention the both of us use hardly any nail polish leave alone press on nails. For her it comes... +
I received 2 complementary boxes of Press-On Manicure yesterday in the mail. I grabbed it right away and drove over to a a girlfriends house. First to mention the both of us use hardly any nail polish leave alone press on nails. For her it comes with the job as a landscaper, that this is not a day to day product, for me it is just nothing I generally use. Anyhow we started unpacking right away. I picked the "over the moon" design and hers was a zebra design I can't find the name for on the impress website. The application was really easy and we laughed and giggled quite a bit while doing this but probably more because of the unusual activity. After we got them all applied it took my girlfriend about 10 minutes to already loose 3 of her nails then took a shower and the rest was gone, my first one went off about an hour later. So far, though I really like the look and styles that I saw on the website, I am not very excited about the practical use. Not only that it took about an hour for the first nail to come off instead of "last up to a week" what the package says the next downside I notice is that there is too much space between the actual nail and the artificial one so every time I went through my extremely long hair, hair got stuck under the nail to an extent that shortly after one of the nails got stuck IN my hair. Later that evening my girlfriend, me and some friends decided on a hot tub session, well that was the end of my manicure. I don't see how this product can last more than a day without someone avoiding any contact with water, meaning you can't take a shower, do the dishes or even wash your hands. It is a fun product for a girls evening. I might consider wearing it for a special occasion but it is nothing I would use on a regular basis. There are also more downsides. 24 nails in 12 sizes. Well that does not make a lot of sense to me, since at least 4 of my fingers have the same nail size and I still have 5 fingers on each hand and not 6. The sizes are a bit of a guess work as well you need a microscope to see the tiny numbers imprinted on the back of the nails. -
Dr. Oetker Pizza Salmone Spinaci
Being from Germany I pretty much grew up with Dr. Oetker Pizza and for a long time I am a fan of 2 of their products which is the Spinaci and Quattro Fromaggi. Both have everything I like in a Pizza. So with these good experiences I did not hesitate... +
Being from Germany I pretty much grew up with Dr. Oetker Pizza and for a long time I am a fan of 2 of their products which is the Spinaci and Quattro Fromaggi. Both have everything I like in a Pizza. So with these good experiences I did not hesitate to try Dr. Oetker's newest product the Pizza Salmone Spinaci. The pizza was as I expected very good with a nice thin crust, the toppings with spinach, cheeses and some tasty sauce was also really good BUT the "salmon" (I am not even sure if it was actual salmon) was disgusting and repulsive. The little pieces of fish did not even look like salmon but some white fish with orange dye. The smell was hardly bareable and reminded me of old sea water and the taste test made that impression even worse. The fish tasted old and very fishy and to me was really disgusting. In total I was extremely disappointed with the whole thing and this is a product I won't buy a second time. Back to plain Spinach! -
NEUTROGENA® Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Cleanser
I had the chance to try the NEUTROGENA® ULTRA GENTLE DAILY CLEANSER because I got a little sample a while ago. This cleanser works like most of them, wet your face lather the product up in your hand and wash your face. There are no ups or downs... +
I had the chance to try the NEUTROGENA® ULTRA GENTLE DAILY CLEANSER because I got a little sample a while ago.
This cleanser works like most of them, wet your face lather the product up in your hand and wash your face. There are no ups or downs for the preparation process. I used this cleanser over a period of approximately one week but right after the first test I felt that my skin did not enjoy this product very much. My skin felt very dry, tense and tight instead of the soft feeling I was expecting. Though it removes make up and grease from my skin, it left me with an uneasy feeling about the effects on my skin. I would classify my skin as normal and I believe people with an even more sensitive skin will have issues after using this product.
I would not recommend this product especially NOT to people with a very sensitive skin.
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Garnier Ultimate Clean 3-way Cleanser
I actually bought mey first Clean 3-way Cleanser on a visit to Germany just because I am more used to the products over there and took it with me to Canada, where I later after using it up replaced it with the Nort American Version, the Ultimate... +
I actually bought mey first Clean 3-way Cleanser on a visit to Germany just because I am more used to the products over there and took it with me to Canada, where I later after using it up replaced it with the Nort American Version, the Ultimate Clean 3-way Cleanser.
I really enjoy using this product and I clearly can see it's help benefits. After work and before I go to bed I quickly use the regular cleansing function to get rid of make up but I also use it as a gentle scrub and if my skin is irritated as a mask. The kaolin clay is an old natural remedy and product that not only soothes your skin but also if ingested strengthens your hair and nail. For my skin it is just perfect and does not cause any irritation because of added chemicals. Though using it as a mask my face feels kind of prickely for a moment the end result is fantastic. Pimples or similar outbreaks heal in no time and my skin is not as greasy anymore. I feel the pores don't plug up so easily for a while. For everyone who needs a simple and very natural skin care this would be the product and the price of around $6 is absolutely worth it.
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Lean Cuisine Shrimp Alfredo
Today I was in a rush during lunch, so for the first time for a long time I went to buy some microwaveable dinner from Lean Cuisine. I chose the variety "Shrimp Alfredo". After opening I found that it looks quite appetizing. So I checked the... +
Today I was in a rush during lunch, so for the first time for a long time I went to buy some microwaveable dinner from Lean Cuisine. I chose the variety "Shrimp Alfredo". After opening I found that it looks quite appetizing. So I checked the directions on the back and set it in the microwave for 3 minutes on high, stirred shrimp and sauce together, replaced the cover film and cooked it 2 more minutes on high. After that it had to sit for 2 minutes. Not for me after those 2 minutes I had to put it back in the microwave for 2 more minutes to finally get all the shrimps pink. After that I mixed everything together. It did not look that appetizing anymore and tasting it I found the shrimps very salty but the rest of the meal quite bland. The vegetables are mushy because of the long cooking time and the noodles are also very overcooked and mushy. The whole meal reminded me of a Mac'n and cheese variety. It was eatable but not something I would buy if I am not desperate and starving. -
Schick Hydro Silk Razor
I refused for a long time to switch from my Schick Lady Protector to the Hydro Silk. I personally do not care or see any advantage in the water activated moisturizing serum but I definitely like the blades and the blade protector against nicks. The... +
I refused for a long time to switch from my Schick Lady Protector to the Hydro Silk. I personally do not care or see any advantage in the water activated moisturizing serum but I definitely like the blades and the blade protector against nicks. The water activated moisturizing serum only sticks to the spots where I store the razor but does not give me a different feeling to other razors I tried so far. But with the blades I only have to go very light over an area once or twice compared to a constant up and down with past razors. This of course leaves my skin less irritated then former products I used. Blades are still too expensive. -
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