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Member Since: January 26, 2015Reviews
Catit Nibbly Cat Treats - Salmon
The bag of salmon treats I got was very dark and hard looking compared to the picture (or indeed the other flavours) and what's strange is they were so pungent. Not strange, you say, for cat treats. Well, here's the thing, it wasn't a fishy smell. I... +
The bag of salmon treats I got was very dark and hard looking compared to the picture (or indeed the other flavours) and what's strange is they were so pungent. Not strange, you say, for cat treats. Well, here's the thing, it wasn't a fishy smell. I have no idea what the smell was, but it was really, really terrible. The other flavour (chicken) smelled totally fine and looked normal, but these were extremely unpleasant smelling.
On top of that, none of my three cats seemed to rate the salmon very much and one (the skinny one who isn't as food motivated) didn't even finish his. I would recommend the chicken flavour over these, as it's a reasonable price for a food missing so many 'problem' ingredients and I do like that they don't get all over your fingers like my usual brand. The treats also are a nice small size (don't interfere with dinner) and thus have a reasonable amount in a bag. However, when it comes to the salmon flavour, it's a hard pass for me and my cats.
I would, however, fully recommend the chicken treats, which were free of the problems I had with the salmon. My cats really enjoyed the chicken treats and we'll continue to feed them those!
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Love Beauty & Planet Murumuru Butter & Rose Blooming Colour Shampoo
The scent of this shampoo is going to be polarising, as it's quite strong. I find it a bit overpowering and sweet, but I can see how somebody would really like it! If you get a chance to smell this before buying, take it, as the fragrance is quite... +
The scent of this shampoo is going to be polarising, as it's quite strong. I find it a bit overpowering and sweet, but I can see how somebody would really like it! If you get a chance to smell this before buying, take it, as the fragrance is quite in your face and won't be for everybody.
My current shampoo had been kind of drying out my hair over time and upon switching to this one I noticed my scalp and hair were a lot more hydrated, so I'm really happy with that.
I like that it has recycled packaging, isn't tested on animals and has a lot more natural ingredients, but it's still not totally natural for those who want something that goes further. Overall, I'm happy with it. The scent isn't my favourite, but it's nice and hydrating and the packaging is really pretty, not to mention it's filled to the top (mine leaked in transit a little, but it usually is totally full).
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Remington Reveal Lash & Brow Kit
I was really excited to try this, but I just didn't like it at all and found it to be pretty sub-par. Let's start with the Tweezers. Tweezers - Wow, tweezers with a light, the idea seemed genius (especially for getting those awkward single dark... +
I was really excited to try this, but I just didn't like it at all and found it to be pretty sub-par. Let's start with the Tweezers.
Tweezers - Wow, tweezers with a light, the idea seemed genius (especially for getting those awkward single dark hairs that grow in on places you don't want), but the execution is really lacking. I found the light didn't really work well because the shadow of your tweezers/hand just creates a lot more shadow than if there was no light. At certain angles on the eyebrow it can be handy and works ok, but my regular tweezers are better. I was really disappointed to find I can barely grasp and pull the hair with this when compared to my usual tweezers.
Eyelash curler - Another seemingly genius idea that just didn't work that well. In fairness, it did turn one of my 'low-hanging' eyelashes upwards, but the effect is far too subtle. You have to press quite hard (I was nervous about burning, but it's safe) to get the eyelashes in the comb, but it just doesn't do as good a job as a manual eyelash curler. I worry about the long-term effects of heating my eyelashes and after using it my eyes always felt a little weird and irritated from the heat. It's a neat idea, that gives a subtle effect, but I just didn't like it. Weirdly, it does work pretty well to tame kinked eyebrow hairs.
One thing I do like is that they include the batteries and the tweezers are quite chunky if you have arthritic hands, but other than that this just wasn't good for me.
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Institut Esthederm Lift and Repair Eye Contour Lift Patches
I was pretty sceptical about this to begin with, I haven't had great luck in the past with 'instant' products that claim to reduce wrinkles or make a big difference immediately. In this case, I'll happily admit that my scepticism was meaningless... +
I was pretty sceptical about this to begin with, I haven't had great luck in the past with 'instant' products that claim to reduce wrinkles or make a big difference immediately. In this case, I'll happily admit that my scepticism was meaningless because these work really well. The pictures included show only one use of these, the 'emergency use' it says you can do, but the difference is already clear.
Right away, my skin-tone improved and you can see that the wrinkles and problematic skin spots are reduced by a lot! If I had to complain about something, it'd be that I wasn't sure quite how close to get these to the eye and placed it a little too close (it felt weird, but no burning or anything). I wish there was a visual diagram about where to put them on the eye.
They were really easy to apply though. Note that when taking it out of the plastic the 'tabs' are overlapping, so you unhook those tabs and then separate the two eye-pieces from each other. They stay on easily, due to the high saturation of liquid. Very happy with these and will definitely use them again!
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Cottonelle Ultra ComfortCare Toilet Paper, Bath Tissue
For reference, I usually use Kirkland brand so that would be my comparison here. When it comes to this Toilet Paper, it has both goods and bads, so it really depends on what you're looking for in a TP. Better: - Thick. I did expect something called... +
For reference, I usually use Kirkland brand so that would be my comparison here. When it comes to this Toilet Paper, it has both goods and bads, so it really depends on what you're looking for in a TP.
Better:
- Thick. I did expect something called 'comfortcare' to be a lot more plush, but it definitely beats Kirkland out in terms of thickness. It's noticeably more plush and doesn't suffer from any 'poke-through'.
- No toilet paper fluff.
- Soft. Due to the plushness and the wavy pattern it really does feel a lot softer on the delicate regions. I did find it a bit scratchy on the nose though, so best not to be used as tissue. Not a dealbreaker for me as I buy tissues separate, but sometimes I grab a bit of TP if I'm in the bathroom when I need to blow my nose!
Worse:
- Roll size and amount of sheets. I found this to be very small. The Kirkland rolls are almost comically big, but these seem very small to me, both in terms of the actual size of the roll and the amount of sheets you get on them. Considering these are 'double rolls' I wonder how small the normal one is...
- Sheet size. Again, the sheet size is quite small and that means you use a little more if you're used to a bigger size.
The problem is that if you like thick, luxurious rolls this will not be enough for you, but if usually use a thinner paper, this might be nice for you. I'm not sure I'd buy again, I'm pretty happy with my current toilet paper, but I will 100% say it was thicker and more comfortable than that. For me, value is king though and I feel it needs a bigger roll.
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Viva Naturals Fractionated Coconut Oil
Fractionated coconut oil (compared to the solid jars you see) simply means they've taken out the long-chain fatty acids so the coconut oil stays liquid instead of being more of a solid or 'paste'. So, in short, it just looks like a 'cooking' kind of... +
Fractionated coconut oil (compared to the solid jars you see) simply means they've taken out the long-chain fatty acids so the coconut oil stays liquid instead of being more of a solid or 'paste'. So, in short, it just looks like a 'cooking' kind of oil, as opposed to a white paste that solidifies depending on temperature. Basically, this oil is a much better choice as a carrier oil, or for homemade skincare. If you want Coconut oil for cooking, you'll want un-fractionated instead.
This one works great in homemade skincare concoctions. I like that there isn't any fake scent added and that it's 100% pure, as this is best for my purpose. The bottle is a reasonable size and comes with both a regular twist cap and a pump cap. I personally prefer a pump cap, so I'm glad they included it!
Works just as well as the coconut oil I've used in the past and it's organic, if that's important to you.
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Armor All Outlast leather restorer
Really impressed with this! It even works on cheap bi-cast 'leather', but I would caution that you use a very gentle cloth and motion as you clean if you have any peeling, as the rubbing will make it worse. However, if you have proper leather or... +
Really impressed with this! It even works on cheap bi-cast 'leather', but I would caution that you use a very gentle cloth and motion as you clean if you have any peeling, as the rubbing will make it worse. However, if you have proper leather or unpeeling bi-cast this really makes a big difference. The leather came out a lot shinier, but also more supple.
The only thing missing is the promised 'leather smell', but for me, I actually like that this product has an extremely subtle, almost non-existent smell as I often find the leather smell to be too intense. However, if you really need that leather smell, this product might not be right for you, but I loved the job it did for my leather items!
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Nude by Nature Perfecting Primer
I got a sample of this for free from Chickadvisor and have to say I really enjoyed it! I found the primer to be light, refreshing and easily absorbed. You only have to use a very small amount to cover the whole face. It has a very slightly floral... +
I got a sample of this for free from Chickadvisor and have to say I really enjoyed it!
I found the primer to be light, refreshing and easily absorbed. You only have to use a very small amount to cover the whole face. It has a very slightly floral, sweet and pleasant scent.
It made a difference to how long my foundation stayed on and I like the idea that I'm using a more natural product. Unlike some other 'natural' brands, this one is actually more natural and does a great job!
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Disney Princess Dance N Twirl Ballroom Dolls and Accessories - Belle
Wow, this is a really fun toy and having the 'Disney' element (especially Princesses) makes it a must-have toy for any Disney fan. Initially, I thought it wasn't very good, but that was my fault, so make sure to give it a fair chance before writing... +
Wow, this is a really fun toy and having the 'Disney' element (especially Princesses) makes it a must-have toy for any Disney fan. Initially, I thought it wasn't very good, but that was my fault, so make sure to give it a fair chance before writing it off. It does a couple of goes to figure out how to get Belle to spin well, so read the instructions and be patient. It might be worth getting the hang of this by yourself so you can help your kid out if they have trouble.
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Features and Fun
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Basically, you 'rev' Belle up by putting her on the right hand peg and pulling the drawstring 'dog ottoman' character. As you pull it, the clock spins and she becomes charged up, so if you place her on the ramp she will spin down and then spin around the ballroom. She can also be placed on the balcony to make Lumiere and Mrs Potts spin.
It's surprisingly simple, but a lot of fun. Keep in mind if you place her too high on the ramp or she is not charged enough, she will fall over, there's a trick to getting it right that you will pick up quickly. When you get it right, she just seems to go and go and go. At slower speeds it looks like a beautiful graceful dance, at fast speeds it looks manic and hilarious.
The genius of this toy is that it's really fun to work. Because you have to pull the drawstring, there's no batteries to run out and spoil the fun and kids can play with it all day. It really is very fun to play with and kids never seem to tire of it, even bringing in their other toys to enjoy the 'castle' when they aren't spinning Belle. Considering the dolls (you can buy other magical movers dolls) costs $10 by themselves, the price for this with the castle is pretty good. I do wish they had a Beast doll though, so we could watch them twirl together and bump into each other!
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Design
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There's some really clever design choices here, everything is polished and pretty and doesn't look cheap or partially painted. Belle herself is very cute, though she can't really stand up by herself, meaning she's pretty much limited to this playset if you want her to stand.
The roses on the plastic base are really lovely and the colours are bright. Our personal favourite was the 'wardrobe' scene and the pretty stained-glass window feature. This is just a very pretty set overall and would make a great background or play area for bringing in other toys and characters.
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Set-up
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Compared to most toy setups, this is pretty easy, but it does still take around fifteen minutes. Basically everything just clicks in (instructions on the bottom of the box), but I will admit some of the bits have to be pushed quite hard. It's blessedly easy to extract everything from the box, only one or two elastics to snip and pretty easy to get everything out compared to other toys I've assembled. Once assembled though, it can't really go back in the box, so keep that in mind if you are giving it as gift, it'll either have to be in the box or out and assembled, you can't put it together to check it works and then take it back apart. (Well, maybe you could if you pulled really hard, but I'd be worried about breaking it.
Most importantly, there are no blasted stickers to stick on! Most of it comes preassembled and all stickers are pre-stuck, meaning you don't have to deal with that!
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Summary
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- Ages 4+
- No Batteries required.
- Simple assembly with hard press 'snap-in' pieces. No stickers or complex pieces.
- Comes with Castle background and Belle, alongwith small Mrs Potts and Lumiere.
- Very Fun!
- Great for combining with other toys, so they can all play in the 'castle'.
- Can buy other figures separately (Princesses at the moment, maybe more added later)
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Boost protein+ shake
These Boost protein shake meal replacements come with a really good amount of protein in one bottle (27g per bottle), and they’re quite filling as well. 325 ml is about the size of a large glass, probably not enough to replace a large meal but... +
These Boost protein shake meal replacements come with a really good amount of protein in one bottle (27g per bottle), and they’re quite filling as well. 325 ml is about the size of a large glass, probably not enough to replace a large meal but enough that it helps if you’ve missed breakfast or lunch. I wouldn't advise using it as a breakfast replacement often, as it's not the best for you nutritionally, but in an emergency or occasionally it's ok. The high amount of protein helps offset the sugar content a little.
The taste isn’t too sweet, and has a bit of a chalky aftertaste that comes with most protein drinks. Thankfully the aftertaste isn’t too bad, and I actually found these drinks to have a taste I really enjoyed once I got used to it. Compared to other high protein Boosts, the taste was better for me. Whether that was because there was more 'real' sugar in these, or because the bottle was bigger (so less concentrated, I'm not sure) That said, each bottle does come with 13g of sugar, so be aware of that if you have a reduced sugar diet.
These meal replacements can be kept out of the fridge without any problems, though they’re recommended to be put in the fridge before drinking, and I did found they tasted better while cold. Because of this flexibility, they are great for taking to work or school, or even keeping in your desk for a day where you forget your lunch, as there’s no risk of them going bad when kept outside of a fridge.
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