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Tom's of Maine Luminous White Clean Mint Toothpaste
Slow whitening, but it is a good natural whitening product. I find Tom’s does a good job with the taste of their natural toothpaste overall and this isn’t an exception. I find it to be more of a vanilla/ice cream type flavour as opposed to... +
Slow whitening, but it is a good natural whitening product. I find Tom’s does a good job with the taste of their natural toothpaste overall and this isn’t an exception. I find it to be more of a vanilla/ice cream type flavour as opposed to minty. I definitely prefer a minty flavour, but if you prefer a more vanilla type flavour, this would be good for you.
In terms of texture, it’s a bit more grainy than Botanically White, but still good compared to others I’ve tried. It also has a bit more of the dreaded ‘baking soda’ taste. Overall, I prefer Botanically White in terms of flavour, but this has fluoride, which is a plus for me.
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Tom's of Maine Botanically Bright Peppermint Toothpaste
I’m not necessarily a big fan of fluoride-free toothpastes, but I know there’s a demand for that, especially from those who like natural toothpastes; so I won’t mark it down for that! When it comes to taste and texture, Tom’s has done it... +
I’m not necessarily a big fan of fluoride-free toothpastes, but I know there’s a demand for that, especially from those who like natural toothpastes; so I won’t mark it down for that! When it comes to taste and texture, Tom’s has done it again. This is one of the better tasting natural toothpastes I’ve tried, you can tell time and effort has been spent to make it so.
It does have a very slight graininess to it, but not enough to bother me and with no horrid baking soda taste, it’s a win in my book. It has a lovely fresh minty taste, feels comfortable on the teeth and doesn’t have a weird aftertaste.
If you’re looking for a fluoride-free natural toothpaste that tastes good, go ahead and get this one; it ticks all those boxes.
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Twizzlers Licorice Candy - Wildberry Flavour
In general, I like the gummy texture of Twizzlers and enjoy chewing on them. However, I wasn’t as fond of this flavour as the cherry one. Mixed berry tends to go down well with me, but I found this had a bit too much of a strong blackberry (or... +
In general, I like the gummy texture of Twizzlers and enjoy chewing on them. However, I wasn’t as fond of this flavour as the cherry one. Mixed berry tends to go down well with me, but I found this had a bit too much of a strong blackberry (or perhaps it was blackcurrant) flavour and instead of being sweet, was a bit unpleasant. It also had quite a strong aftertaste compared to the Cherry, though granted I am a supertaster and can taste things more strongly.
Like the Cherry, I disliked that there was no way to seal the bag. I’d definitely recommend the cherry flavour, but I wouldn’t have these again. It’s nice to try something new, these just weren’t to my taste.
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Vega Protein Snack Bar - Chocolate Peanut Butter
If you’re looking for a way to get a little more protein (and a small bit of fibre) in your diet, but prefer candy to healthy food, this is a good way to get it. It also makes a pretty decent switch out. That’s because calorie-wise, it’s not... +
If you’re looking for a way to get a little more protein (and a small bit of fibre) in your diet, but prefer candy to healthy food, this is a good way to get it. It also makes a pretty decent switch out. That’s because calorie-wise, it’s not the best. For a small bar of 45g it has 190 calories, so pretty much like a chocolate bar. So for that reason, it’s not the best for those on a calorie-controlled diet, but if you’re looking to switch chocolate bars to something with more health benefits, this is a good option!
It also tastes quite a lot like a candy bar. The chocolate flavour is definitely leaning on the side of ‘dark’, but it’s not bitter and the peanuts are nice and crunchy. The peanut filling adds a lot of sweetness and it ends up tasting pretty similar to a Butterfinger, but adding the benefit of protein and fibre into the mix. The sugar and carbs aren’t massively high either, coming in at 11g of sugar in 20G of carbs, about the right size for a diabatec snack (or a tick over, depending on how strict you are).
Overall, it’s a good option for a treat, that tastes yummy and candy-like, while still giving you some benefits over a chocolate bar. Simply because of the calories I wouldn’t use this as my main Protein Bar source, but I’d definitely eat it again. If you’re a fan of peanut candy bars, you’ll like this!
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ICE BREAKERS Frost Peppermint Mints
I went back and forth between three and four stars here. I wouldn’t say I’m a mint connoisseur, but given the other highly rated reviews, perhaps I am a bit picky about my mints? First, I’ll talk about the things I disliked. The coating was... +
I went back and forth between three and four stars here. I wouldn’t say I’m a mint connoisseur, but given the other highly rated reviews, perhaps I am a bit picky about my mints?
First, I’ll talk about the things I disliked. The coating was not my favourite, it feels kind of grainy and honestly, by the time I’ve sucked the coating off of them, I’m enjoying them more. I also find the mints are quite small, I’ve never seen a mint smaller than double that size and prefer a larger one. They also have a hard texture that is kind of crunchy when biting into it. I generally prefer soft mints, chewy mints or those with a hard, powdery texture more. If you like a hard mint, you might like these.
I did like the flavour. It has a nice peppermint flavour that isn’t too strong or ‘burny’. I do prefer spearmint, but this is definitely one of the better peppermint flavours I’ve had. They don’t leave a weird aftertaste and importantly are sugar free.
If it was just down to taste, I’d really like these, but I didn’t love the texture. I’d eat them again, but I probably wouldn’t buy them again. If you like hard, peppermint mints with a coating, give these a try!
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Skintimate Sensitive Skin 3 Blade Disposable Razor For Women
Pretty reasonable razors. It’s what you’d expected, they are good disposable razors for everyday shaving. They tackle short stubble better than grown hair. They are comparable to other three blade razors on the market, but not as smooth of a... +
Pretty reasonable razors. It’s what you’d expected, they are good disposable razors for everyday shaving. They tackle short stubble better than grown hair. They are comparable to other three blade razors on the market, but not as smooth of a shave as razors with more than 3 blades. The colours are cute, they’re comfortable to hold and I don’t think anybody would have many complaints!
I find the strips on both ends work well to keep it steady and I didn’t have any issues cutting myself!
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Terra by Battat - Country World
Most of what I’ve said above about Jungle World, is still relevant here. The figures are better quality than ‘cheap’, but still a bit flawed. One of my big complaints about this kit, being a cat owner, is the cats. They picked some really... +
Most of what I’ve said above about Jungle World, is still relevant here. The figures are better quality than ‘cheap’, but still a bit flawed. One of my big complaints about this kit, being a cat owner, is the cats. They picked some really baffling colour and pattern choices for the cat.
Still, the majority of the animal pieces are done much better and worth the low price for so many pieces! Instead of trees, here you get two different types of fencing, some rocks and some food troughs. The troughs were very popular, since you can fill them with water and pretend the animals are drinking.
I guess now I’ll have to buy a toy barn too!
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Terra by Battat – Jungle World
I’ve had really positive experiences with the toys I’ve got from Battat in the past and while the quality on these is a tad lower than I’d expect, there’s no doubt in my mind it’s worth it. Given the price for this big bucket, you get the... +
I’ve had really positive experiences with the toys I’ve got from Battat in the past and while the quality on these is a tad lower than I’d expect, there’s no doubt in my mind it’s worth it. Given the price for this big bucket, you get the bucket, a whole bunch of jungle animals, huge amount of fence and some trees. It’s 60 pieces all in, so the current price is really good, even at dollar store quality. This is definitely higher quality than dollar store, but like many mass produced pieces, there’s definitely some points where the paint hasn’t been done perfectly. It could be a fun project to fix this, but most kids won’t even care.
Given the large amount you get, this is a brilliant kit for a child (3+) who doesn’t have any animals or needs more. These fit in perfectly with other make-believe dolls and sets, or can even be used for crafts as well. The size of the animals is not always accurate when compared to each other, but there are also some fairly impressive large pieces, like the elephant, in there.
They give you a ton of fence and it’s pretty flimsy, but extremely easy to link together and take apart. One of my big concerns was fitting everything in the bucket when finished and while I was able to make it fit, I do wish the bucket was just an inch or two bigger. Kids have a tendency to throw everything in without thinking, so having it fit even when they do that, would be ideal.
All in, just a few minor flaws, but well worth it for this price. It’ll make an amazing addition or starter pack to any make-believe toy section.
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Pureology Hydrate Conditioner
Hair type: Short, naturally wavy, thick, brunette, greying, ageing hair. I’ve had poor experiences with Pureology in the past, so I wasn’t sure if this would be any better, but I actually loved this conditioner! I used it with a non-matching... +
Hair type: Short, naturally wavy, thick, brunette, greying, ageing hair.
I’ve had poor experiences with Pureology in the past, so I wasn’t sure if this would be any better, but I actually loved this conditioner! I used it with a non-matching shampoo that gives my hair a lot of lift and this helped take some of the fuzz out and smooth it down a lot. My hair also seemed shinier, happier and didn’t get oily any faster. It was a lot softer to the touch and looked soft, but in a really healthy way, without being lank or heavy feeling.
I also loved the smell. It’s got a brilliant fresh, minty scent that I really enjoyed. Often minty shampoos lean on the menthol side, but this is like a zingy spearmint.
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Schmidt's Rose + Vanilla Natural Bar Soap with Exfoliating Natural Bean
There are some things I like about this soap and some I don’t love so much. One thing I really liked about is that it’s more like a ‘traditional’ soap bar. That’s to say, many bars with added moisturiser ‘melt’ very quickly, giving... +
There are some things I like about this soap and some I don’t love so much. One thing I really liked about is that it’s more like a ‘traditional’ soap bar. That’s to say, many bars with added moisturiser ‘melt’ very quickly, giving poor value for money. This bar is very hard and the suds gather on the surface, so the bar doesn’t dissolve as quick and will last a lot longer.
It’s also quite big, which could be a pro or a con, it’s difficult to hold in one hand for those with medium to small hands, but it also has more product. The exfoliation is gentle and doesn’t hurt or feel uncomfortable.
Obviously, if you’re looking for a natural product it ticks the boxes there. I kind of wish it was prettier, given the cute packaging; brown is not my ideal colour for soap. Lastly, my big issue with this was again (like their deodorant) the scent. This time it’s mercifully not super strong. It’s there, but not unbearable or cloying. It’s a bit sweet for my taste, with the main smell coming through as vanilla bean. It’s a very ‘natural’ smelling vanilla bean (like real vanilla pods) with a heavy wallop of sweetness.
I wouldn’t buy this for myself, but it’s not bad.
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