trishka
Member Since: July 18, 2013Reviews
Becel Unsalted Plant-Based Bricks
I received this for free as part of the Product Review Club. It was easy to find in the grocery store and was with all of the othe butter and margarines. I'm not vegan but I've been trying to eat more plant based, plus I am lactose intolerant so... +
I received this for free as part of the Product Review Club. It was easy to find in the grocery store and was with all of the othe butter and margarines. I'm not vegan but I've been trying to eat more plant based, plus I am lactose intolerant so try to reduce the amount of dairy I eat. I like to make a lemon garlic butter sauce for pasta but margarine gives it a different flavour and thickness than butter. This is what I made with the plant based brick and it was exactly like butter. It melted perfectly and gave a nice creaminess that you don't get with margarine and it tasted exactly like if I had made it with butter. I'm curious to see how it freezes because that's usually how I store my butter. Assuming it freezes well, I'll be buying this instead of butter. Great alternative for anyone trying to eat more plant based or are dairy-free. -
Batiste Waterless Cleansing Foam with Cactus Water
I received this to try as part of the product review club. It does exactly what it says it will do, leave your hair feeling fresh and clean without washing your hair. It doesn't really have a scent and it doesn't leave any residue. My hair was... +
I received this to try as part of the product review club. It does exactly what it says it will do, leave your hair feeling fresh and clean without washing your hair. It doesn't really have a scent and it doesn't leave any residue. My hair was easy to style after using. I have very short hair and so don't need to use a lot. The foam felt nice and was easy enough to work through my hair. The only downside is that the bottle doesn't feel like it has a lot and for people with longer hair it might not be as economical. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Would be great for people short on time or for after a workout. -
PC Lactose Free Cheese
Finally a lactose free cheese that tastes just like cheese and won't cost you your first born. It comes a couple of versions as well as brick and shredded. It melts just like real cheese and tastes just like it too. Have given it to my family... +
Finally a lactose free cheese that tastes just like cheese and won't cost you your first born. It comes a couple of versions as well as brick and shredded. It melts just like real cheese and tastes just like it too. Have given it to my family members and they wouldn't have known if I didn't tell them. I like that they're included in sales because I find cheese generally to be expensive. I'll stock up and freeze it when it goes on sale. It melts nicely when frozen too and is great for mac and cheese and quesadillas. -
Nature valley peanut butter chocolate granola cups
You can't go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate. You get two cups in a pack and they are a decent size. The flavour is great and the textures of the peanut butter and granola are complemented and neither is overwhelming. They're great for an... +
You can't go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate. You get two cups in a pack and they are a decent size. The flavour is great and the textures of the peanut butter and granola are complemented and neither is overwhelming. They're great for an afternoon snack or for a bit of a sweet dessert. Would definitely re-purchase. -
Canada Dry Diet Cranberry Ginger Ale
I have always loved the Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale but was very excited to hear that it was now in a diet version. I have cut down the amount of pop that I drink and I found the regular was at times a bit too sweet. The diet version is a... +
I have always loved the Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale but was very excited to hear that it was now in a diet version. I have cut down the amount of pop that I drink and I found the regular was at times a bit too sweet. The diet version is a perfect balance of refreshing cranberry flavour and less sugar. For people who have never had the regular version of this, you might not even know it was diet. The only downside was that this was a difficult product to find as most stores only had the regular but hopefully next year it will be more readily available. -
Knorr Selects Beef Bouillon Powder
I was given this free to try. When I opened the container, the colour and smell were nice and seemed natural and not chemical. I usually make my own stock so I was comparing it to that and found it held up to my standards. It has a rich but not... +
I was given this free to try. When I opened the container, the colour and smell were nice and seemed natural and not chemical. I usually make my own stock so I was comparing it to that and found it held up to my standards. It has a rich but not overpowering flavour and smell. It mixed in nicely, didn't feel lumpy and has great colour. There is actually quite a lot of the powder in the container and a little goes a long way. I may even end up adding some of this to my homemade stock when I'm making a beef stew or something where I want a really meaty flavour.
I ended up making a beef and ginger ramen and it was delicious. Looking forward to trying this in some new recipes and old favourites. Will keep this on hand for when I don't have my own stock available.
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AVEENO Cracked Skin Relief CICA Ointment
I was given this to try for free through the product review club. The winter had done a number on my elbows and this was perfect to help clear it up. The applicator is great for getting to specific spots. It was easy to apply with the soft... +
I was given this to try for free through the product review club. The winter had done a number on my elbows and this was perfect to help clear it up. The applicator is great for getting to specific spots. It was easy to apply with the soft applicator. It's also great for on the go or travel.
I gave it to my mom to try too as she has really cracked fingers and she was quite impressed with this. It really helped to heal and prevent further cracking.
My only complaint is that the box that the tube comes in is unnecessarily large and wasted packaging. The tube itself is only half the size of the box. While the box can at least be recycled, it seems that a smaller box would be sufficient so there is less waste.
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AVEENO Cracked Skin Relief CICA Balm
I was given this to try for free through the product review club. I have mild psoriasis that flares up in the dry winter months. When I received this to try the weather was warming up so it wasn't as bad as a few months ago. However, I still... +
I was given this to try for free through the product review club. I have mild psoriasis that flares up in the dry winter months. When I received this to try the weather was warming up so it wasn't as bad as a few months ago. However, I still noticed a difference on my psoriasis. It wasn't as scaly and red as it usually is and some patches even started to fade a bit. The balm is thick, which I like but it isn't really greasy. I usually apply something like this at night after my shower and I didn't notice any residue on my sheets. It doesn't have any added fragrance but it had a very light smell that I can't quite describe but it wasn't overwhelming and wasn't noticeable once applied.
This also works well on heels that are cracked or cracking, but I would definitely recommend socks or slippers if you aren't getting into bed right away as it can make your feel slippery.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone with seriously dry or cracking skin.
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Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Acne-Prone Skin Cream-to-Foam Cleanser
I got to try this for free through the product review club. This starts out as a cream but foams up when mixed with water. It creates a nice amount of foam that is easy to apply without it getting everywhere. It has a wonderfully invigorating... +
I got to try this for free through the product review club. This starts out as a cream but foams up when mixed with water. It creates a nice amount of foam that is easy to apply without it getting everywhere. It has a wonderfully invigorating scent of pink grapefruit but it isn't overwhelming. It is nice to use in the morning as the scent gives you a bit of a boost to wake you up.
I thought it did a nice job of leaving my skin feeling clean and soft. It washed off easily and didn't feel drying or harsh. Would recommend to others and will probably buy once I use up what I am currently using.
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Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Acne-Prone Skin Clay Mask
I received this for free from the product review club. It's a decent clay mask. The pink colour is nice and vibrant and makes the application easy to see. I did find it a bit difficult to remove but that may have been because it was a thick layer... +
I received this for free from the product review club. It's a decent clay mask. The pink colour is nice and vibrant and makes the application easy to see. I did find it a bit difficult to remove but that may have been because it was a thick layer. My skin felt refreshed and smooth after using this.
Unfortunately, as with the peel off mask, due to the packaging, I have to rate it lower. This type of packaging is incredibly wasteful. Plastic bottles are not much better but at least they not as wasteful. There was so much of the mask left over after I applied I probably could have done some spot treatments with the amount that was left. Due to the type of packaging, you can't really save it for another time and transferring to another container would be so messy. You have to dig into the package to get the product out from the packet folds, which causes it to get everywhere and there were pink stains on my counter top that took a while to get off. Until the packaging changes I will not be purchasing or recommending to anyone.
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