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Aveeno Baby Baby Wipes for Sensitive Skin
I like to carry these in my bag for on the go, but I also tried them for several nights on my face, to see the effect on my skin. Well, they're not cleansing wipes, so they didn't improve my skin, but didn't cause it any problems either. What they... +
I like to carry these in my bag for on the go, but I also tried them for several nights on my face, to see the effect on my skin. Well, they're not cleansing wipes, so they didn't improve my skin, but didn't cause it any problems either. What they are is a darn good set of scentless wipes that feel comfortable, don't leave residue and work great for cleaning hands and faces.
They're a good size, strong and thick, not too moist (no dripping) or too dry (no chafing) and most importantly they are free of any 'fragrance, alcohol, parabens, phthalates, sulfates, formaldehyde, chlorine, gluten, soap and dyes'. Many of the 'free of' wipes I've tried smell weird and that puts me off, but these actually have a very pleasant slightly almost oatmealy scent that isn't bothersome in the slightest. They feel comfortable against my skin and don't irritate it afterwards.
Aveeno has also avoided doing something I hate. They have a PROPER closure, with a section that clicks in and seals the wipes away, as opposed to an annoying stick closure that loses strength over time. I would definitely buy these wipes in the future.
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Transformers: Bumblebee AR Experience
Having recently tested a similar AR product, I can say that this falls short in every way. The best I could really say is that as a Transformers wearable mask, it looks cool. But the AR game makes a lot of really poor choices, which I'm going to... +
Having recently tested a similar AR product, I can say that this falls short in every way. The best I could really say is that as a Transformers wearable mask, it looks cool. But the AR game makes a lot of really poor choices, which I'm going to talk about here.
The general premise is, slide your phone into the goggles, put on the goggles and the mask and using the 'markers' play an AR game in which the hand attachment is a gun. Fine, it's on brand and especially for kids has the ability to be really fun. Unfortunately, it didn't really pan out that way and because of that I can't recommend it.
The first thing that I find really disturbing is this. The app is required to play the game, but on the box it plainly states that the app will be available until 30th June 2020. This basically means you're buying a toy with a two year lifespan. No passing it on to a younger child, no donating it to kids who have less, simply put after two years it's a glorified mask. Other games like this have functionality without the app, but this one does not.
The second problem comes in with the design of the game itself. Not only is the game a bit boring and samey (more on that in a minute), kids will nonetheless enjoy it, but once you finish a 'round', you must remove the whole apparatus to upgrade. The helmet isn't exactly easy to get on in the first place, never mind dragging it off and extracting your phone every ten minutes just to upgrade. When moving on from the first level they allow you to point with your blaster to select 'ok'. I really don't understand why they don't allow upgrading and access to the game's other features that way. I'm guessing it's because it's difficult and they didn't think it was important, but it's a big part of why this toy sucks.
The AR 'discs' being required, as opposed to just having randomly floating robots or other enemies, actually makes it less fun. This is because they just don't work in smaller homes. If you have a large sparsely decorated room or outside area that isn't too bright (it states it will not work if it's too bright) you might be ok, but apartment owners or those with furnished rooms should beware. The AR discs also make the levels samey, because it's always 3 'floating' items you must protect. Another problem with it not working well in small spaces is it's hard to differentiate the enemies because everything is crushed together.
Kids will find it really cool to hold up their 'hand sensor' and see it become a blaster, but that doesn't make up for the poor design of the game and even on little hands, the plastic pinches and digs in.
The design is shoddy and cheap when it comes to the goggles. My biggest problem was that if your kid doesn't have a cheap crappy phone, you're risking your phone in this thing and it doesn't even protect it. For example, you're supposed to push the goggles (phone inside) back into the mask and the top and bottom click into place. Except they don't. The bottom piece of plastic is too short to keep the goggles from pushing past it, so with a phone in, it just repeatedly falls out. You have to get it at the right angle to hold it on with your face, quickly, before it falls. It's unacceptable and makes it seem like they were trying to save money by cutting out plastic, but didn't test it well enough to see that it was a big issue. The plastic tab just doesn't extend far enough to prevent the Goggles + phone from pushing it back out.
I also had issues with the game repeatedly popping up with 'take a break' mode, even though I was in the middle of playing. This required me to take the whole thing off and press a button to continue, only to have it happen a few minutes later.
As a Bumblebee mask, the outside design is actually cute and solid and it's not the most uncomfortable thing I've ever worn on my face, easily fitting large adult heads or small children, but the hand sensor definitely needed some padding on the edges and within five minutes, it's painful.
They had a few cool ideas, like the hand-blaster, voice-overs and the ability to choose your own cool rock music, but poor execution means this toy ends up being one of my most poorly rated ever. Avoid.
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Summer Infant Finger Toothbrush with Case
Great choice for those who want a soft toothbrush for pets (or babies, I suppose)! I bought this for my cats after my darling partner somehow lost the other. This one is a little pricier than the one I got before, but I'd gladly pay the extra money... +
Great choice for those who want a soft toothbrush for pets (or babies, I suppose)! I bought this for my cats after my darling partner somehow lost the other. This one is a little pricier than the one I got before, but I'd gladly pay the extra money for a case as that means this one won't be lost. The case also, helpfully, is ventilated, so you don't need to worry about putting a damp toothbrush in it.
The toothbrush is well-designed, big enough to fit on a finger, but small enough for small teeth. The cats don't love it (take your time and look up how to train them), but it's good for them and they tolerate it. Will buy again in the future.
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FuelMeFoot Infinity Scarf with secret pocket
While I did find the design a little plain, I received a lot of compliments on it. Men can certainly wear this scarf, but one thing to note that isn't visible in the picture is that there is a subtle glitter effect throughout the threads, so as long... +
While I did find the design a little plain, I received a lot of compliments on it. Men can certainly wear this scarf, but one thing to note that isn't visible in the picture is that there is a subtle glitter effect throughout the threads, so as long as you are fine with that, you can wear it, the design isn't overly feminine.
My main concern for this scarf was would it feel heavier when using the pocket? Well I can say that yes and no. You can certainly feel a small pull, like you can tell when something heavy (a phone for example) is in there, but it's not uncomfortable in the slightest. With something light you can barely feel it.
It's also pretty cool that it can make it's own bag. Turn it inside out and push the scarf inside, then zip closed to make a 'bag'. It's a light scarf that works well for chilly weather, can be worn several ways and isn't itchy.
I'm a fan and it's a really neat idea for those (like me) who don't always want to take a bag, but want somewhere for cash or a phone. Just take care not to put it down and forget it if you store something expensive inside!
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iTrunk Lint Remover
I've used battery powered lint removers before and always had a good experience with them. What's funny about this one is that in terms of how good a job it does, it's actually better than the one I own. The reason for that is the cleverness of the... +
I've used battery powered lint removers before and always had a good experience with them. What's funny about this one is that in terms of how good a job it does, it's actually better than the one I own. The reason for that is the cleverness of the 'storage' section. My current one, unfortunately, slides open while using it. The natural 'hold point' is right at the 'slide to open' part of the storage area. This one totally avoids that and is a dream to use.
There's a few things about lint removers you should know before using it and these apply to ALL lint removers that I've ever used.
1. If you remove 'tangled' lint balls that have loose threads, they eventually become tangled around the mechanism, if you feel/hear the remover slow down, open it up and use tweezers to clear the tangles around the blades/spinning mechanism.
2. Do not use on certain types of fabric like lace or silk, it will create holes on delicate fabric.
3. The best method I've found for removing fast and cleanly is to do small circles with the tool until the area is clear. Using it this way you can clear areas really quickly.
It goes without saying, but these will not make your fabric look brand new. They will remove the lint balls/pills that build up and that's it. The fabric won't be magically undamaged, but this lint remover is unequivocally great at what it does and definitely worth the low price.
I use Lint Removers frequently on the underside of my mattress topper, which becomes bobbled and since I am literally like The Princess and The Pea, I remove them once every couple of months. This lint remover did an amazing job. It also works really well on bra straps. (not the lacy part, but the elastic armbands).
The best part of this one is that it's chargeable, so you just charge it via it's plug/cord and when it's charged it's ready to go. Charge lasts for a good amount of time and it means you don't have to buy batteries. It comes with a cleaning brush, but I don't really find that necessary to use.
I also love how it has a safety feature. If you open the case (exposing the blades) it won't turn on, even if you've forgotten to turn the button off (or think you did and didn't). This means you'll never accidentally leave it running, which really puts my mind at ease. Do be careful with the blades though, they are very sharp.
The only downside for me with this is that the design isn't the prettiest and I do think it looks a little cheap, but functionality is amazing and I would definitely buy again!
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Kohree Edison Candelabra Bulb - Warm White
I originally got these intending to use them in a few different places, particularly the light above my stove, but to my surprise I found that the one place they fit is my old IKEA lamp in my living room, which fits three of these. I decided to take... +
I originally got these intending to use them in a few different places, particularly the light above my stove, but to my surprise I found that the one place they fit is my old IKEA lamp in my living room, which fits three of these. I decided to take out a bulb I already had in there to see what the difference would be with these new ones, and I was very happy with the result! The light they give off is a warm orange glow, and it’s bright for its size and wattage.
The bulbs themselves are small, about 4 inches long, and the base is a very small screw-in that probably won’t fit any sockets other than your small chandelier-types. On its own one of these bulbs is not particularly bright, but when you have three or more together they do a great job lighting the room. The orange light in particular is soft on the eyes, and is great for night time when you’re trying to relax and don’t want blinding white light waking you up.
The box came with six bulbs, padded well to ensure they don’t break in transit. I was actually really impressed with the padding, I recently bought some name brand bulbs that were not padded this well at all. These are put in cut-out foam, so they are protected all around. All the bulbs arrived in good condition and all worked well, so I’m very happy with them! Plus the manufacturer offers a 2-year warranty, which is a good sign that they expect them to last.
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ReadyWerks Pink Felt Letter Board
I received this as a christmas gift from my wishlist. So happy with it. I initially wanted the pink because I feel like I see these everywhere on instagram, so I wanted the 'instagram look', but a little bit of standing out too. This is perfect for... +
I received this as a christmas gift from my wishlist.
So happy with it. I initially wanted the pink because I feel like I see these everywhere on instagram, so I wanted the 'instagram look', but a little bit of standing out too. This is perfect for it. Because it's 10x10 it's a lot easier to fit into a cropped square instagram picture or flatlay too.
I'm already experimenting with it and while it does take a little time to detach all the letters and then space them correctly, it looks great. Here's a tip for removing the letters from the plastic they come one, clip them with a pair of nail clippers as close as possible and if you have any plastic left hanging off, clip again. You can also use a small pair of nail scissors for this.
I like that they include punctuation and some emojis as well. The only downside is that I'd love to have more different colours of letters with it. If they included this in a pack with black and then silver or gold letters, for a higher price, I'd be even more thrilled.
As it is though, this is a quality product that comes with one full set of white letters, a small bag to store them in and the frame itself. The wood is good quality and the felt too, both show up great on camera. Perfect for any instagrammer or blogger. The price is right for this too!
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Burt's Bees cleansing oil
I don't love it, but I do recommend it. That might seem odd, but the reality is, I'm really not a big fan of oil based cleansers. I was curious to try this, but knew it probably wouldn't change my mind. Except it did, to a degree. While this is oil... +
I don't love it, but I do recommend it. That might seem odd, but the reality is, I'm really not a big fan of oil based cleansers. I was curious to try this, but knew it probably wouldn't change my mind. Except it did, to a degree. While this is oil based, it doesn't feel oily or leave a bunch of residue on your skin. While you can definitely feel the oil on your fingers as you are massaging it in, it washes off easily and once cleaned from your face leaves no residue.
I didn't have any increased zit/spot activity while using it and right after use my skin was a lot softer and nicer looking. I probably wouldn't use it again simply because I'm not a fan of oil, but I would definitely recommend it to those who don't mind oil or already use it.
The smell isn't strong at all and it's more 'Argan' than coconut. I do like that the bottle 'locks' as well, so no more spilling product if you accidentally knock it down. Overall, it's good.
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Coast Protein Cricket Protein Powder
I’ve never tried a cricket-based protein powder before, but I was surprised to find that you would never even know it was insect-based if you weren’t told in advance. It tastes very similar to plant-based protein drinks, and after the first sip... +
I’ve never tried a cricket-based protein powder before, but I was surprised to find that you would never even know it was insect-based if you weren’t told in advance. It tastes very similar to plant-based protein drinks, and after the first sip you’ll probably never think twice about the origin again. Sadly, the protein powder itself is not very good. This is a shame, because I do love the idea of cricket powder and feel it's a great alternative to environmentally damaging meat based products.
The suggested serving for this protein powder is 250ml of liquid with one scoop of powder. Unfortunately the result is extremely thick and there is not nearly enough liquid to dissolve the powder properly. I found using close to 500ml of liquid was a better ratio, or simply adding a scoop of powder to a large smoothie before blending.
Speaking of dissolving, getting this powder to mix into just about anything is very difficult. I had some luck with water, and better results with milk (and found milk was a better flavour too, I used skimmed), but no matter what I used the result was a grainy, gritty drink that was so full of bits that I had to chew just to finish it. I tried mixing it with a spoon, with a shaker cup, even with a blender. The blender gave me the best results, but even then it was still a very unpleasant experience. No amount of additional blending seemed to make a difference, there was always a gritty texture to whatever I was making.
From a nutritional standpoint, there’s nothing really wrong with this powder. It ticks all the usual boxes: no sugar, low calorie, 20 grams of protein per scoop. It also has a respectable amount of iron, Vitamin B12, and magnesium.
The taste of both the chocolate and vanilla powders were nothing to write home about. Both were quite strong, but they were also sweetened with stevia (hence the 0 grams of sugar). I found the overly sweet stevia taste was difficult to get past, and the bitter aftertaste was no fun either. That being said, I don't usually like stevia, so if you do, disregard this note about the flavour. The chocolate and vanilla flavours were too strong (maybe to hide the cricket taste?), though the vanilla was less overpowering than the chocolate.
Speaking of, let me talk about the Vanilla protein powder for a minute. The vanilla flavour was quite strong, but it wasn’t unpleasant. It did produce a slightly gross colour when mixed with water or milk, a kind of greyish off-white. It’s easier to drink than the chocolate flavour, but not by much. The visual look of it will put off picky eaters as I hate to say this...but it looks like a glass of fat (if you've seen Friends, you know what I mean!). It's pretty unappetising looking.
The chocolate protein powder looks and smells like what you would expect, but the taste is harder to get past. The chocolate flavour is extremely bitter, and with the stevia mixed in it creates a mixture of too-sweet and too-bitter at the same time that is hard to finish.
If you like stevia and can stand the grainyness, it might be right for you. For me, though, there was just too many problems.
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Perky-Pet Quick-Fill Bird Seed Scoop
I've had my eye on this product for a while as I have to scoop from the birdseed bag multiple times to fill my bird feeder and frankly, it's annoying. Since I enjoy seeing the birds, but not cleaning up the mess or filling the feeders I wanted... +
I've had my eye on this product for a while as I have to scoop from the birdseed bag multiple times to fill my bird feeder and frankly, it's annoying. Since I enjoy seeing the birds, but not cleaning up the mess or filling the feeders I wanted something to make it easier.
So does this make filling it easier? 100 percent yes. The only thing that's kind of strange is that you can lock the filler 'open', but not closed. This means after scooping out a large amount and carrying it to the feeder, you must be holding the square part (which opens or closes the flow of seed) closed. It's not difficult to hold it closed, but if you're clumsy or forgetful and let go, seed will spill everywhere. Yikes.
For that reason, I've removed a star. Given the cost (it ain't cheap!) I'd expect it to be able to be locked for carrying, making your job a bit easier. However, overall it's a good product which does what it claims, is easy to clean and use and makes the job quite a bit easier.
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