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Vaseline Clinical Care™ Extremely Dry Skin Rescue Overnight Cream
I was happy to find that this cream did a remarkably good job of reducing my dry skin when applied and left overnight. I used it mostly on my feet and elbows, and after a week I found my dry skin was much better. Because it’s designed to be left... +
I was happy to find that this cream did a remarkably good job of reducing my dry skin when applied and left overnight. I used it mostly on my feet and elbows, and after a week I found my dry skin was much better.
Because it’s designed to be left on overnight I wasn’t bothered by the fact that it takes at least fifteen minutes to absorb into the skin and felt a little sticky. I don’t know why the product claims to absorb in 15 seconds, as that was certainly not my experience. It’s also unscented, but in this case it does have a slight 'clinical' scent, but it's not strong and fades quickly.
After repeated use, I have found my skin to be much softer, and dry/cracked skin has been significantly reduced. It was very easy to rub in, with a thick texture that spread well. The tub itself is also quite large, and would likely be enough to last me several months of use.
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L'Oréal Paris Age Perfect Honey Eye Gel
I didn’t like the results of this eye treatment, or how it felt during use, so I have to conclude that it’s just not right for me. I used it for less than 8 weeks, but it says that immediately you should see ‘Skin Feels Smoother, More Supple... +
I didn’t like the results of this eye treatment, or how it felt during use, so I have to conclude that it’s just not right for me. I used it for less than 8 weeks, but it says that immediately you should see ‘Skin Feels Smoother, More Supple. Eye Area Feels More Comfortable. Skin Feels Hydrated With Reduced Dryness.’ and after twice a day use, for a week and a half, I didn’t see any of these results. I always take photos to compare and I have to say that in the photos my under-eye area looks almost worse, oily and the fine lines are more noticeable, so I’m not thrilled with that result.
Granted, I am not 100 percent the target market. I have aging skin that needs some care (I’m in my 30’s), but my skin is not extremely dry, its combination. So perhaps it works wonderfully on super dry mature skin, but for those with combination skin I can’t recommend it and would recommend the L’oreal Revitalift Cica eye cream instead, which I love!
I also didn’t enjoy the application process. While initially I was intrigued by the idea of the eye rollers, I didn’t enjoy the consistency of the product. It’s like a sticky, honey gel and feels really tacky after you apply it. Also when I first opened it, I pulled out what I thought was a string of dried honey from inside the bottle, but actually turned out to be a piece of plastic (printing/manufacturing overfill from the wand, is my guess). That really made me worry about the quality.
The wand also didn’t apply the best. While I liked that the balls ‘rotated’ all the way round and it felt kind of fun (but a bit ticklish), whatever eye you did first always had a ton of fluid on it and the other had the right amount. This meant that when you ‘tap excess to absorb it’ (use your finger gently to avoid stretching the undereye area) it takes forever to absorb and just has way too much gel on it. Even if you scrape the wand off before use, there’s always a lot of excess. It also wasn’t clear whether to use the wand horizontally or vertically, I tried both but found vertical more comfortable (see picture). It’d be nice if they gave a pictoral instruction to help you along.
Overall, it just wasn’t right for me. I didn’t see any improvement in my eye area, thought it made my skin there more oily and didn’t particularly enjoy the process of applying it. I’d recommend other Loreal products over this one.
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BoYata Foldable Computer Stand with Heat-Vent
I’ve had mixed results with other laptop stands I’ve tried in the past. I use an Acer laptop which is about 15 inches long, and other stands I’ve tried have claimed to hold that size but did a poor job of it. This stand, in contrast, fits my... +
I’ve had mixed results with other laptop stands I’ve tried in the past. I use an Acer laptop which is about 15 inches long, and other stands I’ve tried have claimed to hold that size but did a poor job of it. This stand, in contrast, fits my laptop very comfortably and blew me away with how flexible and easy it is to use. Scroll to the bottom for a brief summary, or keep reading to get the whole review.
The anti-slip pads on the bottom of the stand and on the top (where your laptop rests) do a great job. The stand itself never slides around without serious effort, and my laptop has never once slipped. Even when raised up high and being jostled around by fast typing, it never budged at all. If I try to push the laptop off, the whole stand moves before the laptop does, which means nothing falls and nothing tips over. If you’re using a large tablet or a Surface computer, this is especially useful, as you will probably have the stand tilted pretty far forward for ease of use, and this should prevent any accidents from happening while you work.
The stand on its own is relatively lightweight, light enough to pack up in a backpack or bag if you want to take this with you on the go. The gap in the middle of the stand allows for ventilation, and there's no lip at the back of the stand if your laptop vents on the back instead of the bottom.
One thing that I was initially unsure of, but which I now appreciate, is how stiff the joints are. You control the height and angle on this stand by adjusting two different joints, one at the front and one at back. Between these two you can set your stand at virtually any height and angle you can imagine, even lifting your computer so high that it’s practically at eye level when it was previously at knee-height (if you're sitting). I often keep the stand flat but raised quite high up, but I appreciate the ability to adjust it to fit my needs in various situations.
The two joints are very stiff, usually requiring two hands, but after some practice, I learned how to adjust them more easily. I assume they’re stiff to prevent the stand from moving at all when in use. It probably means that this stand is not well-suited to those with weak muscles or physical disabilities though. Apart from being quite stiff, this stand is also sturdy, durable metal. If you're looking for a metal stand that will last well over time, this is the one.
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Summary
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Overall, this stand was perfect for me, it fit my 15" laptop well, allowed me to raise it high and adjust it to any angle. Most importantly, it's a sturdy and durable metal and while it does feel a little stiff at first, it never once put my laptop in danger and stayed perfectly situated.
Pros:
+ Fit my laptop perfectly.
+ Anti-slip pads means both the laptop and the stand itself, never move or slide around.
+ Lightweight, despite metal construction.
+ Sturdy, made of metal.
+ Lots of ventilation/open areas for air to circulate.
+ Adjustable to extreme heights and angles.
Cons:
- Quite stiff to change position at first (not right for those with muscle weakness), but this also means it doesn't fall or get loose when typing.
Recommended: Yes. The price isn't currently listed, so you must judge that yourself, but I found this stand extremely useful, well-ventilated and not prone to tipping or sliding, highly recommend!
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Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Smart White Toothpaste
I'm pretty impressed with this toothpaste, after only a week. I've previously switched from my regular brand and the sensitivity came back. With the Colgate Smart White, I was expecting similar results, but my sensitivity never troubled me while... +
I'm pretty impressed with this toothpaste, after only a week. I've previously switched from my regular brand and the sensitivity came back. With the Colgate Smart White, I was expecting similar results, but my sensitivity never troubled me while using it. On top of that, I really like that it helps repair over time and while it's something I can't test, my usual brand doesn't do this.
The pictures don't show a drastic difference, which is surprising to me, as I definitely noticed my teeth seemed whiter (though lighting can interfere with pictures, so maybe it's that) and had a better tone. My teeth tend to stain at the edges first and since I drink a lot of tea, I definitely get stains over time, but I feel like this lifted my teeth at least a shade in such a short time.
My teeth also felt clean and comfortable, no weird film or anything else. The taste isn't the best and I removed a star for that, but I can understand it. Any toothpaste I've tried with repairing elements, always tastes pretty bad and this one is actually bearable. It's mostly minty, with that slight bitter sort of 'baking soda' taste coming through as well, but after a few days I didn't even notice it anymore. I'm used to the fancier toothpastes tasting worse, so this is one of the better tasting 'repair' toothpastes I've used.
I found it foamed up a bit much when using a manual toothbrush as well, though I didn't have this issue when using a sonic brush (surprisingly). I'd definitely use this again as my teeth look whiter to me and I haven't had any sensitivity problems since I started using it.
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Garnier Grow Strong 2 In 1 Fortifying Shampoo
I do like this shampoo, but there are definitely a couple of things forcing me to take a star off its rating. First of all, it did leave my hair pretty frizzy, even compared to normal. So if you are prone to frizzy hair (I am), it's probably not... +
I do like this shampoo, but there are definitely a couple of things forcing me to take a star off its rating. First of all, it did leave my hair pretty frizzy, even compared to normal. So if you are prone to frizzy hair (I am), it's probably not ideal for you. Secondly, I feel the 2 in 1 is misleading. Nobody says 2 in 1 to mean hair and scalp, people assume that means Shampoo and Conditioner. This product is simply a 1. Shampoos are designed for both hair and scalp, so there's no two in one that I can see here, simply the one; a hair and scalp shampoo.
So what do I like about it? I do feel that other than the frizz, my hair is really shiny and nice, not too lank and not too curly. I also felt that my scalp felt and looked much healthier after using this a couple of times. On top of that, it's not too highly priced and has a lovely fresh menthol/minty smell that I enjoyed.
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Nerf Fortnite SP-L
Out of all the many Nerf guns I've tried, this one is most suited to kids. It has the pull-back 'reload' action, but the mechanism is so smooth and easy to use compared to others I've tried. It's so much fun that I honestly didn't want to put it... +
Out of all the many Nerf guns I've tried, this one is most suited to kids. It has the pull-back 'reload' action, but the mechanism is so smooth and easy to use compared to others I've tried. It's so much fun that I honestly didn't want to put it down at the end of my testing session. There's another reason this is amazing for kids, you can fire it with no darts. So you like NERF and pretend for your kids, but they can't be trusted with the ammo (firing at cats, their brother, the list goes on), you can fire this gun totally without ammo. Is it as fun? Weirdly, yes. Being able to fire it without ammo opens up a whole avenue of pretend play. You can painlessly 'shoot' your hostage right in the head or pretend to be a movie or game bad guy without hurting anybody.
When you add ammo it becomes pretty fun too, but even with the gentler foam darts this pistol takes, I felt it was pretty stingy. Given the clunky plastic look of this gun, I was surprised at the accuracy. Standing at one end of my hallway and firing it into my cat tree house window (cats were not in there at the time, please be aware of your pets!) was a great bullseye target. There is some slight drop-off, but it's pretty accurate. It gets more accurate with the long 'silencer' attached. It's fun both with and without the removeable silencer. When it's attached, the gun is comically large, but to be frank, I felt like a total badass toting this giant pistol around, so your kid will too!
Loading the gun is also super simple, just pull back and slot all 3 darts into the opening, simply push them down. It's probably the easiest NERF gun to load and ready, that I've used thus far. The design is pretty fun. Let's be clear, it's cheap and plastic looking, but I really can't deny how fun this is. The bright gaudiness of it is great in it's own way and the patterned grip not only feels comfortable, but makes it look fancier than it is. There are some really cute little details. Fortnite (an online free Battle Royale game) is crazy popular with teens and kids right now, so this is bound to be a hit and while I find it's a tad overpriced, you're definitely paying for the Fortnite branding.
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Summary
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Overall, this is a brilliant pistol based on a popular franchise, that's sure to be a hit with the kids and teens in your life. It is usable without ammo, or with three of the provided six darts at each time. It's great for pretend play or target practice and, simply put, it's just a ton of fun! Despite some minor flaws, I gave it five stars, because I really did love it.
Pros:
+ Great for kids.
+ Pull back 'reload' action is super smooth and easy to do.
+ So much fun.
+ Can fire with no darts. (No hurting your brother!)
+ Pretend play is very fun with this chunky gun.
+ Good accuracy (better with silencer).
+ Loading gun is really easy.
+ Comes with six ammo.
+ Grip is textured and looks great.
Cons:
- Cheap plastic design.
- A little expensive.
- Slight drop-off.
- Only takes 3 ammo.
- Foam darts had some visible glue (Quality control should have caught this!).
Recommended: Yes, you can't go wrong with a Fortnite gun, since it's so popular right now and the most important thing with a NERF gun is fun; the Fortnite SP-L has it in spades.
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Pellor Ring Toss Game
This Pellor Ring Toss game looks fun, but I'm sad to have to report that it's a big disappointment. Let's start with the positive (because there's very little) and that's the fact that the disk is made of high-quality wood that looks great. Which... +
This Pellor Ring Toss game looks fun, but I'm sad to have to report that it's a big disappointment. Let's start with the positive (because there's very little) and that's the fact that the disk is made of high-quality wood that looks great. Which makes it an even bigger shame that I had issues with it arriving damaged. The problem is, they include a hanging hook, which already has partially inserted sharp nails. That way you can simply hammer the nails down and voila, hang your game, but it was packaged in a thin, plastic bag. As a result, the nails punched through during transit and scraped lines into my wood (see picture), ruining the look of the game before it had even arrived. I recommend that this hook should be bubble wrapped and placed in a small cardboard box, to prevent this in the future.
Other than that, we had problems with it as a game and frankly, it just wasn't fun. It would be fun with a few changes, that I'll detail in my review, but you can skip to 'summary' for a short run-down.
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Assembly and Design
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In the box, you receive 13 gold coloured hooks, nine rings, the hanging hoop and the wooden disk. Assembly is easy, but tedious and quality problems start to show. You must attach the hooks yourself by twisting them into pre-drilled holes. It's not too difficult, though in the end it becomes pretty stiff. The problem comes in at this point. You need the hooks to be facing the same way (up) to catch the rings, but at a certain point, they become too stiff to turn more. Because it's simply a hole, you must either loosen the hooks, sometimes as much as 180 degrees or tighten them. This means the hooks are all visibly different distances from the base. To put it simply, each hook has a slightly rounded base that should sit flush against the board and in order to have them facing the right direction, many of them are sitting out from the board. Given the high price, this is actually really unacceptable and visually, just doesn't look good.
It's also pretty lazy that the numbers are all just going up by 1 and it prevents some different styles of play. It would be more interesting and exciting to have the different 13 numbers dotted around instead of in an obvious pattern.
Design-wise, the best thing about it is the wood board, which looks great (apart from the scratches detailed above) and is a hefty weight that implies it will last.
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Play
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When it came time to play, we ran into far more problems. The hoops are a thick, heavy rubber that doesn't smell pleasant and picks up dust really easily (silicone maybe?). Because of their weight, if you stand at even a short distance from the board, with the board across from you (think darts), it's basically impossible to get them on the hooks. They drop off very quickly because of the weight and don't cut through the air well, so unless you are standing laughably close, there just isn't a game. It's a shame because with light easy to throw rings, this would be a lot of fun, but it's just so poorly designed. It feels like a ring toss game made for looks as opposed to fun.
Furthermore, there's no 'game' suggested in the actual packaging. There are some games listed on the product listing, but most of these aren't even possible. For example, one suggested game is to try and get the hoops on all numbers. But there are 13 hooks and only nine hoops. So if you choose to do this you'll have to write down the numbers, as opposed to being able to leave the hoops on and try for the 'missed' ones.
Even having nine hoops, an uneven number, means you can't split the hoops in two and play against each other, each person must play a full round, take note and then pass the hoops off. At this price, with no scorecards, note cards or anything extra included, it's pretty bleak. If you do choose to leave the hoops up and play against each other, there's no way of telling whose ring it is on the hook.
There are two ways Pellor could fix this. They could either have rings in different colours, a different colour for each one. Or alternatively, they could have ten hoops, five in one colour and five in the other, allowing for more of a team game. Regardless, the hoops should definitely be replaced by lighter, more aerodynamic hoops that would make this game actually fun.
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Summary
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Overall, this was a game that was poorly designed and didn't work out well. The rings were too heavy, it received damage in transit due to not packaging sharp elements correctly and the only plus about it was that the wooden disk is lovely looking and good quality.
Pros:
+ Wooden disk is heavy, good quality and varnished.
+ Comes with a hanging hook that simply must be nailed in.
Cons:
- Came damaged, due to hanging hook nails not being sufficiently protected (they scratched the wooden disk after piercing their bag).
- Rings are rubber and smell bad.
- Rings are too heavy to throw successfully, making for an unfun game.
- Rings are an odd number, meaning you can't simply split them into two and play against each other.
- Rings are a boring colour and would benefit from different colours or two sets of five in two different colours, for team games.
- Number arrangement is cliche and doesn't lead to an exciting game.
- No game suggestions, score cards, notebooks or other accessories are included in with the game, leaving it up to your imagination.
- Expensive.
- You must assemble/ screw in the hanging hooks by yourself.
- They are not flush when fully screwed in, due to needing all hooks to face up. (see review for details).
Recommended: No, the high price and poor quality was disappointing. Furthermore, the game doesn't work well. In my opinion, this needs a total redesign.
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L'Oreal Revitalift Cicacream Skin Repair Eye Cream
I've previously used the Revitalift in this line for day and night, but this is my first time trying the eye cream and I have to say I love it! While my pictures don't show as big a difference as I like (something that happens sometimes), I feel... +
I've previously used the Revitalift in this line for day and night, but this is my first time trying the eye cream and I have to say I love it! While my pictures don't show as big a difference as I like (something that happens sometimes), I feel like each day my undereye area has looked better. After only a short time of use, I find the fine lines are more faded and my dark circles are almost gone. Overall, I just feel like that area of my face feels fresher.
On top of that, this is such a joy to use. The pointed applicator and bottle shape means you can squeeze out a tiny dot of the product under your eye and simply tap it in with your pinky finger, day and night. The cream has a soft, not too thick or too thin consistency that absorbs really fast and easily without leaving skin feeling sticky or uncomfortable. I've used a lot of eye products that feel sticky, so I love that this one isn't noticeable once it's absorbed. It also doesn't smell like anything at all, a welcome change from creams I've used in the past. It's true, the bottle is quite small, but you only use a tiny amount, so it lasts well.
I think with longer use I'll continue to see even better results, but with what I've seen so far, I'm definitely happy to keep using it.
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Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Shampoo
Note: I used the Sleek and Shine Shampoo and Conditioner together. My hair type is thick, wavy and normal, I'm definitely prone to frizz. Given the extremely low price of this shampoo and conditioner, I wasn't expecting much, but my experience was... +
Note: I used the Sleek and Shine Shampoo and Conditioner together. My hair type is thick, wavy and normal, I'm definitely prone to frizz.
Given the extremely low price of this shampoo and conditioner, I wasn't expecting much, but my experience was that it delivered on exactly what it promised and that makes it a great value shampoo and conditioner! The name 'Sleek and Shine' is exactly what was delivered. I have naturally wavy hair that I usually let air dry and this left my hair a lot flatter and smoother on first use, without causing frizz. I actually had far less frizz than usual and I imagine you can get even better results if you blow dry or straighten your hair. I don't think that this shampoo is right for someone who wants curly or wavy hair, but it's designed to help with a straight style and it does a fantastic job at that.
My hair was also a lot more shiny, especially my lighter grey hairs. What I really liked was it didn't feel limp or get greasy more quickly (I wash my hair every second day) like with some straight style shampoos. It's such a low price, but the best 'straight hair' shampoo I've used in a long time. Both the shampoo and conditioner smell like apple, I do find the smell is a bit overpowering and 'fake', but I like apple so it's not a big problem. Overall, I would definitely recommend this to people who want straighter hair and less frizz.
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Garnier Whole Blends Almond & Argan Riches for Very Dry, Unruly Hair Shampoo
I had a very good experience with this shampoo. It left my hair feeling strong and thick, washed out easily and had a great scent. Each time I felt like it was doing a good job treating dry or damaged hair, and afterwards my hair felt much... +
I had a very good experience with this shampoo. It left my hair feeling strong and thick, washed out easily and had a great scent. Each time I felt like it was doing a good job treating dry or damaged hair, and afterwards my hair felt much better.
I was really pleased with the scent of this shampoo, especially while lathering it into my hair. The almond and argan oil smell is really nice and not so strong that it’s overpowering. It’s not a scent I’ve found in a lot of other hair products, so it stood out on my first use. The scent doesn’t stick around for long post-shower, but if you’re working in an office or some other indoor workplace you probably wouldn’t want to smell too strongly of argan oil anyways.
I used this product along with the conditioner and rinse-out mask from the same line, and found all three products complimented each other well and had a very positive impact on my hair, without making it greasy. Brilliant!
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