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Member Since: January 26, 2015Reviews
REVIV3 PROCARE PREP Cleanser Shampoo
Yikes, where to start with this. In terms of being a shampoo (I used it alongside the matching conditioner) it's ok. It definitely works better on fine/thinning hair (as stated on the bottle), but to be honest it mostly seems to make hair appear... +
Yikes, where to start with this. In terms of being a shampoo (I used it alongside the matching conditioner) it's ok. It definitely works better on fine/thinning hair (as stated on the bottle), but to be honest it mostly seems to make hair appear 'thicker' by volumising it. As a result, if you do have thicker or naturally wavy hair, this dries it out a bit and leaves it a little frizzier than I'd like.
I also found my hair got oily faster while using this, by about half a day. My biggest problem with this shampoo is that it's not selling itself at all. I could forgive the sparse info on the Amazon page (they have way more info on their website), but in terms of the bottle itself...I have no idea what this shampoo does. It says for fine and thinning hair, but in no way implies it will help those issues. On the back it says 'Prep your scalp for hair growth with Reviv3 Cleanser Shampoo'. I don't know if that means it helps hair growth or not, it's not clear.
There's no ingredients list, the bottle looks like a prototype. There's nothing wrong with a simple, beautiful bottle; this ain't it, chief. It looks like it's not finished, there's barely any information, the bottle looks cheap and not very nice and the cap fits on my shampoo bottle the wrong way.
None of this would be a big deal in a cheap drugstore shampoo, but this brand is expensive and should be trying to sell itself to you, the midpoint luxury consumer. it fails at every aspect of that and badly needs a redesign. If I saw this in a store I wouldn't pick it up.
As a shampoo, it's so-so, but they definitely need to give you more information about the product you're putting on your head.
I do like that it's not tested on animals. It's also sulfate-free but doesn't say that anywhere on their bottle, I had to look it up to find out. They are really doing themselves no favours. I will also say it's a reasonable sized bottle.
Smell-wise, it's ok. It has a heavy, minty, menthol smell that doesn't bother me, but also didn't leave me saying Mmmmmm. I might be more inclined to keep using it if I knew some of the benefits it was offering me, but with this bottle and lack of information, this shampoo is simply confusing and cheap looking. What a shame.
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COVERGIRL Exhibitionist Mascara
This mascara impressed me so much. I have long lashes with blonde tips and I find when it comes to mascara there's usually one of two problems. It's either super clumpy or really smudgy. This mascara excels by being neither! When I first took the... +
This mascara impressed me so much. I have long lashes with blonde tips and I find when it comes to mascara there's usually one of two problems. It's either super clumpy or really smudgy. This mascara excels by being neither! When I first took the wand out and noticed the classic gathering of product on the end, I was a bit worried, but my experience was amazing.
This mascara is the least clumpy one I've ever used. Lemme put it this way, I didn't need to comb through afterwards...I mean, I still did, but I could totally have skipped it. It coated each lash individually and easily without clumping or sticking them together. Furthermore, the shape of the brush easily snagged my inner eyelashes, something I usually tend to forget to cover. With one coat of this mascara I could easily go out for a night out, two coats and you're stunning. I was really, really impressed.
The only negative for me is that it's not waterproof, but I believe you can buy a waterproof version and even saying that, it's not bad in terms of resisting water. If you are splashed in the face, misted or your eyes water, it will stay put unless you rub it. However if you cry or rub your eyes, it won't hold up.
For years, my go to mascara has been a competitor and I didn't think that would ever change, but Exhibitionist is certainly giving it a run for it's money, I would recommend this without hesitation.
Note: I am also wearing eyeliner and eyeshadow here, but no other eye products.
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MUEUSS Jump Rope
I'm not the world's most fit person (far from it), but overall I liked this jump rope and feel it's pretty good given the pretty low price (12 bucks at time of writing). Let's start with the negative; for me, the biggest negative for this was the... +
I'm not the world's most fit person (far from it), but overall I liked this jump rope and feel it's pretty good given the pretty low price (12 bucks at time of writing). Let's start with the negative; for me, the biggest negative for this was the wire does have a tendency to get tangled, I think this is due to how the wire is held as another one I tried recently did not have this problem. It's fine while you're skipping, but afterwards it gets tangled up and is kind of annoying to untangle all the time, I've removed a star for this reason.
However in other parts the design really excels, for example the handles are awesome. While they're not as lightweight as some, they are still plenty light, chunky and have good grips. They are pretty large so if you have smaller hands a different set might suit you better, but I love that the grips mean that sweaty hands don't cause the handles to become slippy.
I also like that it's adjustable for height, by cutting the wire, so if you have two people in the house with drastically different heights you'll need one for each person. However, it's still nice to have that option for those who are very tall or very short. The handles are really the standout on these jump ropes, but I wish they'd find a way to stop the rope tangling, but overall it's pretty good.
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DreamWorks Trolls Bunker Critter Pod
At the current price of five dollars I definitely recommend this troll toy, but basically any amount under fifteen is a great price for this. It doesn't do anything fancy, it's simple and small, but what it does do, it mostly does well. In fact, for... +
At the current price of five dollars I definitely recommend this troll toy, but basically any amount under fifteen is a great price for this. It doesn't do anything fancy, it's simple and small, but what it does do, it mostly does well. In fact, for me the only negatives are how annoying it is to unpackage (more on that in a minute) and the fact that the hair doesn't sit really well when he's up high.
I do love that he has a place for his hair to stick through when you 'raise' the panel so he can look out of the periscope, but in practice the hair has to be pulled through and sits kind of weird (see pic). The periscope can be turned, but his face doesn't actually turn that well in the limited space.
However, looks-wise and quality of this cheap toy is brilliant! All the designs are cute, true to the source movie and well-made with no visible flaws, overspills, tears or anything else bad. We loved, loved, loved the cute glow in the dark element and removable backpack. By far the favourite though, which has seen more use than anything else, is that he comes with a skateboard. I do wish he had two feet stuck to the skateboard, but we didn't have any falling problems. Wheels are very popular and kiddies love to roll him around on his skateboard and integrate him into other play sessions.
Once again you'll need your nail clippers or small scissors to extract and cut all the tiny plastic tags tying him into the packaging. So annoying, he sits fine in the molded plastic and it's not needed, only risking you damaging him or his hair by cutting him out.
Overall, it's just a really cute, well-made toy that will be enjoyed by all sorts of kids!
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Terry's Orange Toffee Chocolate
Bought this on a whim for my christmas stocking (Yes, I am a small child when it comes to christmas!). Since I'm originally from the UK, I was really missing British chocolate. I don't usually care for orange flavoured chocolate, but there's... +
Bought this on a whim for my christmas stocking (Yes, I am a small child when it comes to christmas!). Since I'm originally from the UK, I was really missing British chocolate. I don't usually care for orange flavoured chocolate, but there's something about Terry's Chocolate Orange. It has a really subtle and delicious orange flavour which makes for a creamy delish chocolate. I like it firm and crispy and pop it in the fridge.
Well some absolute genius has only gone and put toffee in it. Wasn't sure how it was going to go together, but now I can say it's hands down the most delicious thing I've ever put in my mouth (sorry, not sorry). It's so exquisite I actually forgot to take pics of it while I ate it.
Please, you owe it to yourself to order this. Thank me later!
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AUPCON Speed Jump Rope
This jump rope is pretty good, though there's a few things you'll need to pay attention to and decide if it's right for you. Firstly, there's no stopper of any kind, so the handles will slide up and down the wire, I did find this a little annoying... +
This jump rope is pretty good, though there's a few things you'll need to pay attention to and decide if it's right for you. Firstly, there's no stopper of any kind, so the handles will slide up and down the wire, I did find this a little annoying. Secondly, there is no texture to the handles and they are just smooth plastic. The handles are smaller, which makes them great for women or those with small hands, it also makes it more lightweight, but if you are working out hard and sweating, it can make them hard to grip. If you wear sports gloves or bands on your hand, it's not an issue, but not everyone does or wants to.
One thing I like a lot about this rope, is the rolling ball bearings. As a result of those, I found the wire never EVER got tangled compared to other jump ropes I tried. I was a big fan of this since when I want to work out, I don't have the patience to untangle wires and since I have cats, I can't leave it loose. I also found the wire was slimmer and more lightweight on this.
Overall, I liked it and feel the price is right, but there's always room for improvement and adding a handle grip and stopper would bring this rope up to five stars!
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Dorzu USB Alarm Clock Radio
Setting up this alarm clock is extremely simple. Out of the box you simply plug it into the wall, put two batteries in to keep it running in the event of a power outage, and then use the buttons on the top of the clock to adjust the time. The... +
Setting up this alarm clock is extremely simple. Out of the box you simply plug it into the wall, put two batteries in to keep it running in the event of a power outage, and then use the buttons on the top of the clock to adjust the time. The buttons are clearly labeled and easy to use, with the snooze button being much larger than the others.
One thing I found a bit strange when setting up this radio is the FM antenna cable coming out of the back of the clock. The manual didn’t actually explain what it was and I had to look it up for myself, as well as what to do with it. In the end I found the reception I got without adjusting it at all was perfectly fine, so I left it where it was and made sure it didn’t get in the way.
This alarm clock also has a USB port which you can use for charging your phone, though I personally prefer to keep my phone close to my bed and not over by my alarm clock. If you’re looking for somewhere to charge your phone or tablet, it is very convenient to have this option on your clock, as the charging speed is quite high with a quality USB cable. It largely depends on your cable, but I found it worked as well as plugging it into the wall.
One feature that was missing from this radio really surprised me: no AM radio. I prefer to wake up to talk radio rather than music on an FM station, but with this alarm clock that just isn’t possible. You have to use FM radio, or no radio at all. For some people this will not be a problem, but for others it’s likely to be an issue. Considering the high price of this clock, it should be included.
An issue that I also had, is how long the alarm will ring. If you set an alarm, it will go off and ring for nine minutes. But after that it turns itself off, and I personally do not appreciate that. If you’re such a heavy sleeper that you have not turned off your alarm after 9 minutes, having it turn itself off makes it kind of useless. Most people will never be bothered by this, but I still find it difficult to trust an alarm which gives up after ten minutes. My husband has the problem of sleeping through alarms for a long time, so he'd prefer one that has an indefinite option.
My first few nights using this alarm clock were very easy. Setting the alarm is done by the same buttons that set the time, and they’re also clearly labeled. The display itself is large and easy to make out in the dark, and it can be adjusted if you find it too bright for your liking. I used both the buzzer alarm and the radio alarm, and found both were effective at waking me in the morning once I tested the various volume levels. The clock itself is quite compact and well suited for someone who doesn't have much space.
Overall I’m happy with this alarm clock, though some of its missing features are disappointing given its price point, I do feel it's priced very highly, given that many people just use their phones so this type of product is not in high demand.
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Burt's Bees 100% Natural Nourishing mascara - Black Brown
I'm at my wit's end with Burt's Bees. I love the idea of more natural products, but overall I end up hating their new line of makeup items. This mascara did not buck the trend in that regards. Here's what I liked about it. The colour. That's it. I... +
I'm at my wit's end with Burt's Bees. I love the idea of more natural products, but overall I end up hating their new line of makeup items. This mascara did not buck the trend in that regards.
Here's what I liked about it. The colour. That's it. I thought the brown colour was nice and natural and it felt comfortable on my eyes as well, I suppose.
The real problem with this mascara is, obviously, all the things I didn't like about it. The formula was really dry, thick and flaky. As a result, there were so many clumps. Even after combing my lashes through a lot, it still looked pretty clumpy. The effect isn't even stunning, it's a natural everyday wear mascara, but I would want a clump-free mascara for that.
On top of that, it smears. If you rub hard when it's dry, it still smears a little, but mostly stays put. It's not waterproof, but it is in fact the least waterproof mascara I've ever tried. At one point I yawned and my eyes misted... thank goodness I wasn't in public because when I went to the bathroom I looked like a raccoon. Usually I prefer waterproof mascara's for this reason, but this one runs so easily even compared to non-waterproof mascara.
Unless you want to spend the day with clumpy lashes, dabbing at your eyes and covertly checking in mirrors, I'd avoid this one.
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U by Kotex CleanWear Ultra Thin Heavy Flow Pads with Wings
I switched to Kotex a few years ago from a primary competitor and I have to say the primary reason is comfort. If you've been using their competitor, you'll know what I mean. I found I was itchy all the time. Did you know skin becomes more... +
I switched to Kotex a few years ago from a primary competitor and I have to say the primary reason is comfort. If you've been using their competitor, you'll know what I mean. I found I was itchy all the time. Did you know skin becomes more sensitive, hot and inflamed during your period? Well my body was determined to make me aware of that.
So right off the bat I want to say that when it comes to comfort, U by Kotex is the best I've tried so far. Instead of being plasticky the top is a lot more soft and cottony, a lot less itching or discomfort. I still find these more uncomfortable at night than the more cotton Kotex pads, so would recommend it for day use.
It holds a good amount of liquid (my pic is half a cup of blue dyed water on it), but I wouldn't recommend it for heavy flow due to the smaller length (unless you are very petite). It works great for light, right up until the heavy side of medium flow. Even a lightish heavy flow would be ok, I think, but for particularly heavy flow I'd pick one of their thicker products.
Because it's so light and thin it's very comfortable to wear during the day and wings are really helpful on that front too. Would definitely recommend and their price is lower than competitors too!
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Nerf Assembler Gear Avengers Infinity War - Hulk
While generally our household likes Nerf products, this one feels like a bad design, made only to sell with the Avengers name on it. The reality is that while it can be combined in different ways (sounds fun) there's very little to do with just this... +
While generally our household likes Nerf products, this one feels like a bad design, made only to sell with the Avengers name on it. The reality is that while it can be combined in different ways (sounds fun) there's very little to do with just this piece. Even with more of the toys, it just looks like a bunch of Avengers toys slapped together, mostly a bit crazy. Without, it's basically a glorified foam dart machine. The dart neither flies far nor hits hard, but it's better than some of the 'combinations' which don't fire at all and seem to encourage children to...punch each other. I mean, surely not. This thing has some slight gel padding on the front, but it's still very hard. After all, Hulk does SMASH, but do you want your kid smashing his siblings face...probably not. Well with a fist shaped gun that doesn't fire, that's what happens.
My biggest problem with this toy, by far, is the instructions. They are so difficult to make sense of that two ADULTS got it wrong several times before being able to put it together correctly. So no way could a kid do it. You could argue that a kid would just put it together, by feel, and you're probably right, but there's really no excuse for instructions that are impossible to understand. If the diagrams were clear or gave each part a number or had some text, maybe, but it's really difficult to understand and get the most out of this toy as it is. There are numbers for the pieces and clear visuals on the back of the box, but that only covers one of the ways this toy can be put together.
It's also baffling to me that some of the configurations don't fire. At all. One of them you must unscrew it to reload it. Another has the trigger in a place that it's really difficult to press without scraping your fingers. Simply put, it's badly designed and seems more like a showpiece than a functioning toy or NERF gun. I think if you had a lot of the sets, it would be cool to build it together, but again it reads more as a showpiece than a functioning NERF style toy weapon.
In order to make the dart fire it must be pushed all the way back, meaning you must load two at once, or use one to push the other back. It's finicky and doesn't work well, often firing two at once in a way that implies one should be loaded, but due to the aforementioned thing, you cannot load only one easily.
Overall, I feel like this toy encourages beating each other up and works poorly as a toy gun. I wouldn't personally buy it, but there's no accounting for taste.
Note: It comes with three darts, but only two can be loaded at once.
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