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Member Since: January 26, 2015Reviews
Viva Naturals Liquid Omega 3 Fish Oil
I've tried all three flavours of this and here's my review on the liquid itself, rather than flavour! 'Hugely shocked by this product, but in a good way! I was hesitant, as a supertaster, convinced there was no way to disguise fish taste with any... +
I've tried all three flavours of this and here's my review on the liquid itself, rather than flavour!
'Hugely shocked by this product, but in a good way! I was hesitant, as a supertaster, convinced there was no way to disguise fish taste with any kind of fruit. It's true, though, there isn't even a hint of fishy taste to this and no fishy burps either. I have no idea how, but they've made the perfect liquid fish oil. For those concerned with artificial sweeteners, this is even flavoured naturally with monk fruit.
The only unpleasant thing about taking this is the oil residue it leaves in your mouth, but since it's oil there's not much to be done about that, unless you want to take it in capsule form. One very important thing to remember is that like any supplement this can upset your stomach if you're not used to it. It can be tempting to start off taking a spoonful a day, but if you're prone to tummy upsets, or have problems I full recommend starting at half dose (or less) and working your way up. Lots of people are gung-ho about supplements, but you should treat them as you do any prescription medication, google or ask your doctor or pharmacist if it will interact with current medication, start off slow and keep an eye out for any side effects. Keep in mind that if you suddenly started eating a ton of fish and didn't usually, you would also see problems in your stomach, so do take care with this large, yet effective, dose of fish oil.
The health benefits of Omega 3s are pretty well known at this point, for everything from your heart to your brain, so it’s convenient that this oil is so easy to take. Great option for those with trouble swallowing the large capsules that Fish Oil tends to come in (especially in larger doses like this). This bottle will last around 3 months if one person is using it.'
The best flavour, in my opinion, is Pineapple twist, followed by Apple and then Lemon.
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AmazonBasics AA High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries
Another great Amazonbasics item. Very fair price (especially on sale) and does exactly what it says. I use these with an off-brand charger and they work well. In this day and age, with so many electronics, I find this is the most frugal way to keep... +
Another great Amazonbasics item. Very fair price (especially on sale) and does exactly what it says. I use these with an off-brand charger and they work well. In this day and age, with so many electronics, I find this is the most frugal way to keep them running, buying batteries costs a fortune otherwise. Would fully recommend. -
PROFI Complete Plant-Based Vegan Protein Powder Chocolate
Great option for a vegan protein powder and a reasonable price range as many protein powders come from animal based sources and cost similar amounts or more. The texture is a little grainy, similar to other high level protein powders, but if you... +
Great option for a vegan protein powder and a reasonable price range as many protein powders come from animal based sources and cost similar amounts or more. The texture is a little grainy, similar to other high level protein powders, but if you take protein already you've probably experienced that texture frequently.
I prefer a more creamy chocolate taste so while it says add 1 cup of water, I added almost a full shaker of 0% totally skimmed milk and found the taste perfect. The taste was definitely better than other protein powders I've tried, though it's very sweet so if you are sensitive to artificial sweeteners or don't like sweet flavours, you might not like it. Suitable for diabetics and the calorie count is very reasonable!
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göt2b Creative
Having found the process of bleaching to be easy, when using the Got2b Lightened product, I was expecting this to be similar; a way of simplifying pastels. Unfortunately, I just can't recommend this for pastel shades. I think for the regular shade... +
Having found the process of bleaching to be easy, when using the Got2b Lightened product, I was expecting this to be similar; a way of simplifying pastels. Unfortunately, I just can't recommend this for pastel shades. I think for the regular shade pictured on the box it should work just fine, but trying to use it as pastel was a disaster. The number one issue was amount of product. The 'diluter' along with the recommended amount of the color cream was not anywhere near enough to do my hair. Now, to be clear, I have short hair. Like, pixie cut short, so when I say there isn't enough to cover my hair correctly, it's a BIG problem. This meant that the 'pastel' color was super patchy.
The instructions are also extremely unclear. In the section where it talks about pastel shades, it lists instructions for multiple shades, making me really confused as I thought it was talking about intensity shades (like more red, less red etc.), but it was actually listing other 'pastel' shades in the line; same instructions for all of them.
It said to leave it on for five minutes for Pastel, but even the whitest parts of my hair didn't show up any peach or pink, after washing it out. Perhaps I should have left it on longer, but I was nervous and wanted to stick to instructions.
Without more diluter cream supplied, it really makes it impossible to use this for a paler or pastel shade and if you plan to buy this, I would stick to using the full, undiluted shade. If improvements were made to the instructions and amount of diluter, I might try this again, but for now I can't recommend it.
I #gotitfree to try!
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göt2b Lightened
This is my first experience with bleaching my own hair, something I'd previously been too afraid to do. One thing that shocked me right away was how easy it was. It wasn't any more complicated than dying your hair at home. The instructions were... +
This is my first experience with bleaching my own hair, something I'd previously been too afraid to do. One thing that shocked me right away was how easy it was. It wasn't any more complicated than dying your hair at home.
The instructions were nice and clear, my only complaint would be that when you dye your hair you usually wipe the parts around your forehead and hairline. I did that, but I think too enthusiastically as some of those parts didn't bleach as well and remained a bit darker. I wish the instructions had been clearer on not doing that, but I know for next time so that I don't overwipe those parts!
The results was very nice and a lot lighter than expected. My hair didn't feel too damaged and while it got a little brassy over the following days, I was very pleased with the initial result!
I #gotitfree to try!
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Elmer's Washable Clear School Glue
Non toxic and washable! There's also a million uses for this, you see it in a lot of Pinterest DIY's. Always good to have some on hand, whether it be for little ones, crafts or making some cleaning slime!
Non toxic and washable! There's also a million uses for this, you see it in a lot of Pinterest DIY's. Always good to have some on hand, whether it be for little ones, crafts or making some cleaning slime! -
Sudocrem Antiseptic Healing Cream
When it comes to Sudocrem, I'm like the guy in My Big Fat Greek Wedding who puts Windex on everything. Except it's Sudocrem. My mum always uses this and she passed it onto me. It's great for diaper rash, cuts, scrapes, blackheads, pimples, scars... +
When it comes to Sudocrem, I'm like the guy in My Big Fat Greek Wedding who puts Windex on everything. Except it's Sudocrem. My mum always uses this and she passed it onto me. It's great for diaper rash, cuts, scrapes, blackheads, pimples, scars, literally anything you can think of.
The smell isnt amazing, but it's not sweet or perfumed like other products and the smell isn't overwhelming. Love it!
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Schwarzkopf Root Retoucher - Dark Brown
Even though I #gotitfree this is something I've been looking forward to trying for a while. Unfortunately, from the time I applied to test this product to the time I actually got i (there was a long break over xmas), I stopped dying my hair! I... +
Even though I #gotitfree this is something I've been looking forward to trying for a while. Unfortunately, from the time I applied to test this product to the time I actually got i (there was a long break over xmas), I stopped dying my hair!
I thought I should still give it a go to see how it reacts on greys. Because I have short hair I had a lot of them in regrowth. Even though it did cover most of them, it seemed to struggle with the pure white ones and I didn't like how paint-like it was.
To me, it seems like they just rebranded that old 'cover-paint' aerosol they tried to convince balding men to use. Innovative, but it doesn't really work any better now than it did then. There are a couple of massive problems that would make me not want to use this.
1. Rather than being a mist like spray, it often threw globs of paint out that then dripped onto my clothing. Being a good aim with an aerosol I hadn't expected to have to change clothes and now one of my nice pink shirts is ruined. In the wash, the stains might be fading (or maybe it's my imagination), but they aren't gone after one wash.
2. It never full dries. Your hair feels heavily hair sprayed while wearing it, but the real problem is no-one can touch that part of your hair. So if you have a partner who touches through your hair, he's going to stain his hands. It will also stain your pillow if the root coverage part you applied to sits on there at all.
3. For me, it absolutely destroyed my hair, leaving it very dry and uncomfortable through several washes.
I think it would work ok for those who only have small roots and want to use it briefly for one night, but I don't think I'd use it again and I don't really think it's suitable for regular use.
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Maybelline New York Super Stay 24H Full Coverage Foundation
Skin type: Combination, oily nose and dry forehead. Unfortunately, I found this foundation to be one of the worst I've tried. It's very difficult to say anything good about it and if pressed I would say that I like the liquid format and that the... +
Skin type: Combination, oily nose and dry forehead.
Unfortunately, I found this foundation to be one of the worst I've tried. It's very difficult to say anything good about it and if pressed I would say that I like the liquid format and that the shade was pale enough (I have very pale skin and sometimes that can be a problem).
I usually wear a light coverage Matte foundation, so was hoping this would cover more flaws, but right from applying it there was nothing but problems. I did my usual skincare routine before applying (exfoliate to prevent peely look), rose water, moisturise and prime, leaving enough time between each of these steps to not interfere with the foundation.
Despite this, it seemed to cling to every flaw, sinking into lines and making my skin look peely and damaged and clinging onto fine blonde hairs. After a little googling, it seems I am not the only combination skin lady to have this problem, so I definitely wouldn't recommend it to those with combination skin.
It never seemed to blend correctly and after a few hours my skin looked patchier than ever. With the foundation applied and blended all the way, I looked like a ghost with bad skin. It evened out my skin tone, but was so heavy that it looked way too white (not a problem if you contour, I guess, but not great for those who like a simpler makeup). It also felt stiff and uncomfortable, like a mask.
The worst was yet to come. When I tried to remove it with my regular AND heavy duty makeup remover, it clung and didn't want to come off. Five cotton pads later, my face was finally (mostly) clean, but the skin was damaged and had broken out a lot. I also had a lot of trouble removing it from my blender.
It also doesn't smell great and the packaging is very cheap looking, but those are the least of my worries when the foundation just didn't work for me, but actively damaged my skin.
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CARNATION Flavoured Hot Chocolate Variety Pack - Turtles, Coffee Crisp, After Eight
Bought these on a whim and they make a great stocking filler! I'm glad that the Turtles is the one you get 3 of, because it's my favourite and I was allowed to try the extra one (thanks husband!)! They're all great and have the flavours you'd expect... +
Bought these on a whim and they make a great stocking filler! I'm glad that the Turtles is the one you get 3 of, because it's my favourite and I was allowed to try the extra one (thanks husband!)! They're all great and have the flavours you'd expect (this is the feedback I received from hubby who got them in his stocking). The Turtles is a little more caramel based than I'd expected, but still very nice. Obviously, they're a treat, but I didn't find them to be overly sugary or bad for you. I'd definitely give these again, they make a cute gift. -
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