Winniep404
Member Since: August 8, 2014Reviews
Becel® Light
This is my go to margarine when I am looking for something to cut calories. It has a nice taste and spreads well. I do find it a bit on the salty side though. All around it is one of the better tasting margarines out there.
This is my go to margarine when I am looking for something to cut calories. It has a nice taste and spreads well. I do find it a bit on the salty side though. All around it is one of the better tasting margarines out there. -
TRESemmé® Clean & Natural Gentle Hydration Shampoo
I found this shampoo to not work very well. I have curly hair so I definitely need hydration that doesn't weigh my hair down, but this just didn't seem to have enough. The price point was alright. The smell, even though not overbearing, was still... +
I found this shampoo to not work very well. I have curly hair so I definitely need hydration that doesn't weigh my hair down, but this just didn't seem to have enough. The price point was alright. The smell, even though not overbearing, was still enough to give me a headache. It also for some reason caused my head to itch right from the first use. I ended up giving it away to a family member who said it was ok. -
Carina Organics Sweet Pea Daily Moisturizing Shampoo
Carina Organics Sweet Pea Daily Moisturizing Shampoo A good overall organic, natural ingredient shampoo. Has a very light, natural scent (read: no synthetic fragrances) which is great for those like me with severe scent sensitivities. The all... +
Carina Organics Sweet Pea Daily Moisturizing Shampoo
A good overall organic, natural ingredient shampoo. Has a very light, natural scent (read: no synthetic fragrances) which is great for those like me with severe scent sensitivities. The all natural, organic formula has been great for avoiding allergic reactions that conventional name brands cause. It is free of SLS, dyes, parabens, silicone and soy and is vegan (if that's what you are looking for), cruelty free and biodegradable (which is good news for those of use on septic systems).
I do find that it makes my hair tangle a fair bit, but I have curly hair and have to use conditioner regardless to get rid of tangles. Combined with the Carina Organics Sweet Pea Daily Light Conditioner the tangles are gone no problem.
An 12 oz bottle costs around $12, which is pretty good compared to some other organic shampoos.
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Ninja Ultima Blender
I purchased the Ninja Ultima Blender (which came with 2 single serving blender cups) recently and LOVE it! This thing is supposed to be just as good as the Vitamix, but for half the price. It has 1500 watts / 2.5 horsepower and two levels of blades... +
I purchased the Ninja Ultima Blender (which came with 2 single serving blender cups) recently and LOVE it! This thing is supposed to be just as good as the Vitamix, but for half the price. It has 1500 watts / 2.5 horsepower and two levels of blades (one removable) so you can get the best results using only the blades you need. My smoothies turn out so smooth with very little "pulp" or seeds. It crushes ice with no problems. (My previous blender couldn't handle ice at all) It has 10 variable speeds and a pulse option... yes, it does sound like a race car engine revving at high speeds, but surprisingly it is still quieter than my last blender. At $300 it is a bit on the pricey side (I got mine on sale for cheaper), but it is a great blender. -
UP by Jawbone
I've had the Jawbone UP for a few months now and have been quite impressed. I got it on sale as I didn't want to spend a ton of money on something I wasn't sure I would stick with, but it has been very good and provides added motivation for me to... +
I've had the Jawbone UP for a few months now and have been quite impressed. I got it on sale as I didn't want to spend a ton of money on something I wasn't sure I would stick with, but it has been very good and provides added motivation for me to get out and get moving. The App is fairly easy to use and syncs up with my Sparkpeople account. I don't use the food or water tracker on the app as I don't like the setup of that nearly as much, but the app lets me see how much sleep I supposedly had (although this is not 100% accurate because it only tracks movement while sleeping so it might say you were sleeping when you were lying awake and not moving around and might say you were awake when you were sleeping, but moving around while you sleep). It also tracks my steps, which motivates me to get out and walk more, and can be used to track timed workouts. The app tries to give you mini challenges to get you motivated. Overall it is a good basic tracker, not overly advanced, but good for a beginner fitness tracker. -
Drixoral Nasal Spray
Out of all of the decongestant nasal sprays I have used, Drixoral is by far the best for effectiveness. Even on really tough congestion, it cuts through it in minutes and helps me breathe. It definitely lasts a long time too. Maybe not always the... +
Out of all of the decongestant nasal sprays I have used, Drixoral is by far the best for effectiveness. Even on really tough congestion, it cuts through it in minutes and helps me breathe. It definitely lasts a long time too. Maybe not always the full 12 hours, but most of it. It doesn't drip back out which is nice.
The only problem I have with it, is that within minutes of using it, it causes me to have a mild burning sensation in my nose, which then leads to sneezing. This makes it difficult to keep from blowing my nose for 15 - 30 minutes after applying it, which you should try to avoid doing to allow it to reach maximum effectiveness by giving it the most time to absorb. It does also cause runny noses for a couple of hours, but I'd rather a runny nose than being congested.
Just a warning as with any nasal decongestant spray... don't use more than 3 days straight or you could have a rebound effect and end up more congested than before.
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Vidal Sassoon Salonist Hair Color
I recently used this in the dark auburn shade. There was plenty of product in the box so is great for those like me who have hair past their shoulders. The two step system takes a bit of getting used to if you haven't used the brush before, but the... +
I recently used this in the dark auburn shade. There was plenty of product in the box so is great for those like me who have hair past their shoulders. The two step system takes a bit of getting used to if you haven't used the brush before, but the formula was nice and thick so no dripping. The colour was very vibrant for the first couple of days (maybe a little too bright for my taste) but after a couple of washes it toned down to a very nice auburn shade. All in all it is a very good hair dye and not a bad price point either. -
CeraVe Intensive Stretch Marks Cream
I received this product for free as part of the Product Review Club. I found this stretch mark cream to be a nice moisturizer, but I wouldn't promote it as a stretch mark cream It is fragrance free which is excellent and works well as a moisturizer... +
I received this product for free as part of the Product Review Club.
I found this stretch mark cream to be a nice moisturizer, but I wouldn't promote it as a stretch mark cream
It is fragrance free which is excellent and works well as a moisturizer for very dry skin. Over the course of 4 weeks I found that it slightly reduced the dark colour of some of my stretch marks, but overall didn't reduce the appearance of the stretch marks (not surprising since there really is little that can be done to get rid of stretch marks). As a moisturizer, it has a nice thick formula, but still spreads easily. It does take a bit longer than thinner creams to absorb, but that is to be expected.
It is less expensive than other stretch mark products, but still on the pricey side.
I would recommend this as an intensive moisturizer in general, but not as a stretch mark cream per se.
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CeraVe Bébé Diaper Rash Cream
I received this product for free as part of the Product Review Club. I find this diaper cream to go on nice and smooth. Very easy to apply to a sensitive bum without causing complaint. I find it works well to reduce diaper rash that is mild and to... +
I received this product for free as part of the Product Review Club.
I find this diaper cream to go on nice and smooth. Very easy to apply to a sensitive bum without causing complaint. I find it works well to reduce diaper rash that is mild and to help prevent further rash. Not sure if it would be strong enough to work on a tough rash like baby gets occasionally, but seems to help protect the skin against rashes recurring when used daily. The price point seems to be quite high considering the size of tube (and considering that a much larger amount of the cream works best on really tough rashes is about the same price), but otherwise it seems to be an excellent daily preventive cream.
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CeraVe Eye Repair Cream
I received this product for free as part of the Product Review Club. Overall, this is a nice light eye moisturizer. It works well for my sensitive skin, with no stinging or itching like other moisturizers. I found it didn't do well with lightening... +
I received this product for free as part of the Product Review Club.
Overall, this is a nice light eye moisturizer. It works well for my sensitive skin, with no stinging or itching like other moisturizers. I found it didn't do well with lightening the dark circle under my eyes or reducing any puffiness, but in general is a smooth cream that goes on well and makes makeup (ie dark circle concealer) go on easier. As an basic eye moisturizer it works well.
A little goes a long way too which is good considering the price point is over $20.
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