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Member Since: January 26, 2015Reviews
Herbal Essences Bio Renew Honey & Vitamin B Sulfate-free Conditioner
Pretty good conditioner. I'd recommend it more for those who wear their hair straight or want flatter, smoother hair as it took a lot of the natural waves and curls out of my hair and left it soft and (mostly) smooth. It's sulfate-free... +
Pretty good conditioner. I'd recommend it more for those who wear their hair straight or want flatter, smoother hair as it took a lot of the natural waves and curls out of my hair and left it soft and (mostly) smooth.
It's sulfate-free, paraben-free, mineral oil-free and dye-free as well as uses 90% natural origin ingredients. Scent wise, it has a mild honey scent with a bit of perfume type smell (presumably there is added scent). It's not as strong smelling as most Herbal Essences products, so the scent shouldn't bother anyone. Overall, it did the job, left my hair pretty soft and a lot smoother/less curly. It didn't make my hair greasy any faster and I'd use it again.
Accessibility info: They have braille dots on the bottle, so if you or someone you know is visually impaired, you can still tell the similarly shaped shampoo and conditioner bottles apart, so you can buy and try this!
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Clean & Clear Daily Pore Cleanser
Skin type: Combination. I struggled between giving this three or four stars. It's not a terrible cleanser, but it didn't seem to work as well with my skin type as what I was previously using and since I've found my ideal skin routine, I noticed... +
Skin type: Combination.
I struggled between giving this three or four stars. It's not a terrible cleanser, but it didn't seem to work as well with my skin type as what I was previously using and since I've found my ideal skin routine, I noticed some definite flaws in my skin when using it. So, I initially had been using the Clean and Clear Lemon Exfoliating slices, the same toner and then some revitalift after that, with this routine my skin was doing well. As soon as I added this into the routine, the next day I noticed some breakout. Nothing massive, maybe three whiteheads in different places on my face. Well, they cleared up over the next few days of use, but occasionally some would still pop up. Previous to this I hadn't been having breakouts for a bit, so I do think maybe the cleanser wasn't a good match for my combination skin.
I've been loving all the Clean and Clear products I've tried so far, this one just wasn't right for me. I will say that it was enjoyable to use. The exfoliating beads are barely felt, extremely gentle and comfortable. It's a bit of a runnier consistency, but is a nice light foam feeling on the skin. The smell is a bit sweet, but not overly strong and doesn't stick around. Simply put, this cleanser feels nice to use and my skin felt soft and comfortable after using it. However, over time I felt I had more breakouts and worse quality skin than before, so I don't feel it's right for me.
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Nateer Solar Step Lights
These lights are true to description and they work as they should. If I had to use a few words to describe them it would be small, simple and well-made. The design is quite cute and little, ideal for lighting steps, along railings or walkways, or... +
These lights are true to description and they work as they should. If I had to use a few words to describe them it would be small, simple and well-made. The design is quite cute and little, ideal for lighting steps, along railings or walkways, or even as a small light beside your door. They charge in the sun during the day and light up as soon as it gets dark enough. They aren't motion sensors and will stay lit all night (or 9 hours, whichever comes first), so only install them where you always want light in the darkness. I personally prefer a motion activated light at my door, but these have plenty of uses. They are not the brightest lights but do a good job to light a path.
Make sure you turn the switch on before installing them as the on/off switch is on the back. This means you cannot turn them off without detaching them, keep this in mind. They come with mounting hardware for all of them and in all seriousness, I feel it's a good price (30 at time of review) for six of them. I was surprised at the quality. I've used many of these types of light that looked quite cheap, these have a lovely, good quality design, with a steel edging that looks discreet, professional and won't interfere or clash with your garden's style. I feel due to the look that these are better suited outdoors.
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Burt's Bees All Aglow Lip & Cheek Stick
There are definitely things I like about this blush stick and some things I don't. I'm partial to a cream blush stick, possibly because it's what my mother used, so it brings back memories and I was excited to try this. Compared to a powder blush... +
There are definitely things I like about this blush stick and some things I don't. I'm partial to a cream blush stick, possibly because it's what my mother used, so it brings back memories and I was excited to try this. Compared to a powder blush, it has a dewy, shimmery glow and more of a wet look and feel when it's on. This means it's pretty good for dry skin, or older looking skin, that needs a little extra moisture. It's subtle, but surprisingly easy to overdo (see my pics where I was a bit heavy handed at times). Though you can blend it out, it's often difficult to realise how bold it is until the light hits, so check it in different rooms and with harsh lighting before applying extra.
It doesn't really have a smell and due to being pretty moisturising it feels really comfortable and dewy on the skin. I love that it's all natural, but I do feel it's a bit overpriced. When fully extended (see Dahlia Dew pic) there really isn't that much product there, so it's up to you to decide if the price is right for you. For me, it's a tad much for too little product. Another reason for this is that it doesn't really wear that long. A problem I've found frequently with natural products is that they lack staying power. Within 5 hours max, the blush stick is gone, absorbed into the skin with nary a trace. I also don't like it as a lip colour, it feels uncomfortable, is difficult to apply with the chunky stick and feels like they just needed an extra gimmick.
As a blush stick though, I do like it and feel it gave a pretty, natural and subtle colour and glow that could be built upon. I also liked the colours, of which I tried two.
Dahlia Dew: A bit dark for my skin, so I was probably a bit heavy-handed, I would recommend this for darker skin tones than mine (which coincidentally is 'Ghost'). A darker red with a kind of mauve undertone.
Suez Sands - This is a lot pinker than expected (with a name like sands), but pretty much fits my colour profile! It's a lovely pinkish coral that is quite shiny and gives a lovely rosy look to the cheeks. I'd use this one again, for sure.
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L'Oréal Paris Brow Stylist Frame & Set Gel Pomade
Great brow pomade. I've used a fair few brow products and this one comes closest to being perfect for me. I have a mixed brow shade that is perhaps a little ashy and it's been suggested to me that I use a mix of two colours to achieve perfection. It... +
Great brow pomade. I've used a fair few brow products and this one comes closest to being perfect for me. I have a mixed brow shade that is perhaps a little ashy and it's been suggested to me that I use a mix of two colours to achieve perfection. It was hard to decide if Light Brunette or Warm Brunette would be best for me, because while my hair has shades of red (and grey), my brows do not, but I got Warm Brunette and it seemed to work well and the colour didn't look strange.
The number one advice I'd give to beginners of this product, is to lighten your hand. A heavy hand (I have a tendency towards this) can absolutely ruin your experience with this pomade. I also have thick brows without much sparseness or shape, so delicacy and subtleness is definitely needed here. Gentle stroke the brush on the pomade and go from there. If you do layer the product too heavily and regret it, just brush it out with the spoolie, repeated brushes should see the colour lighten up and blend better! I like that they provided a two-handled brush as it saves on tools, but I found myself wishing it was about an inch longer.
One other small complaint is the tub is designed to seem like it has more in it that it has (a small container surrounded by chunky glass design), but this is not that important, you only use a small amount so it lasts pretty well.
You can see from my pictures, it's really easy to enhance or fill in your brows with this product. I show a lightly drawn brow, a blended one as well as strokes with different heaviness and amounts of product. I even made a whole brow on my hand! At the end of the day, this brow pomade did an awesome job. It enhanced my brows and even though I feel like I can make it look even better with practice, it was easy to use, didn't smudge and did the promised job.
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MATCHFIT Dovetail Clamps
These are a little costlier than regular clamps because they're designed to be used with Dovetail grooves, so one side is a flat side designed to slide into the groove, while the other is a round, malleable 'cap' that will hold without damaging... +
These are a little costlier than regular clamps because they're designed to be used with Dovetail grooves, so one side is a flat side designed to slide into the groove, while the other is a round, malleable 'cap' that will hold without damaging. These are great quality. The soft grip handle is exactly as promised, it still doesn't feel soft or squishy (something you wouldn't want on a tool like this), but it does feel soft enough that you won't hurt your fingers gripping these, even without gloves. Comfortable, would be the word I'd use.
They're easy to tighten and work well. Though they're made for use with Dovetail grooves, I actually used one for something I've been needing to clamp to fix and the flat bottomed prong works perfectly for that as well. Great quality, brightly coloured and easy to use. What more could you want? The design means it's super versatile and you'll find tons of uses for these in tricky clamping situations.
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L'Oréal Paris Infallible 24H Fresh Wear Foundation
Apparently, this foundation has a lot of buzz in the beauty world and to be honest, I'm shocked because I really didn't like it. I don't consider myself a makeup expert, but not a complete beginner either, but I often have trouble with foundation... +
Apparently, this foundation has a lot of buzz in the beauty world and to be honest, I'm shocked because I really didn't like it. I don't consider myself a makeup expert, but not a complete beginner either, but I often have trouble with foundation, even though I exfoliate and moisturise before (as I recommend you do) and apply with a damp beauty blender. However, this foundation just seems to find every flaw on my skin, dry it out and cling to it. Maybe the problem is my skin, I sure would like to know because my skin looks ok until I applied this and it's frustrating to have such a different experience from everyone else.
My bigger problem with this is also the shade. Normally I'm an 'ivory' as brands rarely run paler than that, but take note that Infallible actually has two paler shades, Pearl and Porcelain and realistically, I probably should have used one of those. I find the ivory is extremely yellow toned, like scarily so. So be careful with your colour matches. I'm not sure how you would because the online colour doesn't look anything like how it actually looks, it's super yellow. The shade range is ok, but given that their model has very dark skin, I feel they could run a few shades darker. I am happy they have paler shades, but didn't get to use those.
I'll also give them kudos on being long wearing, but I didn't find it comfortable. I'd say it's medium-coverage, but I felt no matter how much I built up, it only seemed to look worse. It felt weird and clingy on my skin and kind of sticky. Whether it's me or the foundation, I really hated this and wouldn't use it again. Far too yellow and not a comfortable feel. I do sometimes have issues with foundation showing up my skin flaws (I guess my skin quality is bad), but with this it was extreme. I felt scabby and so ugly that I didn't leave the house.
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R & Co Television Conditioner
I used this conditioner alongside my regular shampoo, which I know the effects of, so I could be sure of what effect it had on my hair. It had an awesome effect, however, I didn't feel it lasted particularly well. As soon as I woke up, my hair was... +
I used this conditioner alongside my regular shampoo, which I know the effects of, so I could be sure of what effect it had on my hair. It had an awesome effect, however, I didn't feel it lasted particularly well. As soon as I woke up, my hair was as unmanageable as usual. For that reason, I recommend this most for those who wash their hair and condition daily, or who style their hair and take pains to keep it neater. My hair is naturally wavy with a tendency to frizz, so nothing really tames it for long. Speaking of natural waves and curls, Television Hair conditioner left my hair really soft and smooth, but not lank or flat. It really works well with waves and curls because hair remains volumised, but sleeker. I think with heat processed curls it would be even better.
The number one takeaway from this conditioner was SHINE. Like, buckets of it. My hair was crazy shiny while using this. The scent might not appeal to all. I feel like it's unisex, but could see how some might feel it's masculine. I can't pin down exact scents, but to me it smells sweet, musky and quite 'woodsy', like the outdoors or fresh plants. My partner didn't notice the smell on my hair, but I have a strong nose and could smell it for a day afterwards.
It goes on and rinses off easily and you can feel the softness immediately after washing it out, even before it dries. I would use it again for sure!
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MY MICROBIOTICS Kids Probiotic with Vitamin C
One thing to note about these, that's not super clear from the listing, is they are chewable. That means they are ideal for children (or indeed adults) who struggle to swallow pills or prefer not to. I can't say I've seen a massive difference with... +
One thing to note about these, that's not super clear from the listing, is they are chewable. That means they are ideal for children (or indeed adults) who struggle to swallow pills or prefer not to. I can't say I've seen a massive difference with these probiotics, but I've had less tummy pains (though I've also upped my fibre) and my health is pretty poor overall, so it's hard to tell. Again, with supplements only a lab knows if they are what they say, though I do wish the probiotics themselves tried to sell themselves a little more to me. The packaging is very bare bones with little information.
The texture is fine (kind of like a rocket or chalky sweet that gets stuck in your teeth). The taste is also ok, it's pineapple (Yum!), but a little tarter and more bitter than expected. I've tried a lot of chewable supplements and in terms of texture, it's pretty good. Taste, it's better than most, but still not amazing. Kids who like sour stuff don't mind these at all, but some might not like it.
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Tommee Tippee 3 in 1 Lovey Marco Monkey Soft Security Blanket
This is a sweet little blanket for a very young baby. Blanket could be a little confusing as it's quite small, but like it says, it's a security blanket. Meaning, it's really more of a companion/comfort snuggle item and for that it works great. Be... +
This is a sweet little blanket for a very young baby. Blanket could be a little confusing as it's quite small, but like it says, it's a security blanket. Meaning, it's really more of a companion/comfort snuggle item and for that it works great. Be aware though, the monkey isn't really a 'puppet' but more of a half plushie. It has a hole in it in which you can put a few fingers to 'waggle' the monkey, but you can't like put your arms in the monkey's arms and move any parts other than moving the body/head back and forth. The teether ring is a nice touch and gives this extra value and keeps it relevant a little longer.
It's super soft, snuggle, comfortable, cute and most importantly washable. One side is shiny and silky and the other soft and plush. Overall, there's not much to say about it, babies love to drool and sook on the monkey and blanket interchangeably and it makes a really cute baby gift as well.
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