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Member Since: January 26, 2015Reviews
CND CREATIVE PLAY Base Coat
Ok, I'll be honest, I don't always use a base coat. But when using red colours, it's an absolute must to avoid staining your nails. Very happy with this base coat. It went on very easy, perfect consistency of not too runny or not too thick. One dip... +
Ok, I'll be honest, I don't always use a base coat. But when using red colours, it's an absolute must to avoid staining your nails. Very happy with this base coat. It went on very easy, perfect consistency of not too runny or not too thick. One dip can easily do most of your hand, but you'll need to dip a second time to finish off. It only needs one coat and it dries very quickly, but my personal recommendation is to leave it five minutes (set a timer and watch some TV!) just to make sure you don't smudge it. Having a good base coat like this helps the polish stay on and go on smoother, but you need to make sure not to layer it too thick or touch it before it's dry.
While it definitely has the 'nail polish' smell, it's not too extreme, I'll definitely be using this again as it seemed to protect my nails really well. It's a good price for those who don't want to spend a lot!
I #gotitfree from Chickadvisor to try!
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Maybelline brow styling gel clear
I can't believe they discontinued this product, worked really well for thick brows, keeping them in place throughout the day without crunchiness or any visible flaking! Hope they release a similar product soon, but if you see this in the bargain... +
I can't believe they discontinued this product, worked really well for thick brows, keeping them in place throughout the day without crunchiness or any visible flaking! Hope they release a similar product soon, but if you see this in the bargain bin, make sure to snap it up! -
FALCON SAFETY Dust-Off Disposable Compressed Gas Duster
The easiest and most effective way to clean your keyboard. Unfortunately, these are not super cost efficient, but they are soooo easy to use. Bottle does get a little cold, so I'd advise wrapping a thick cloth around it while you use it, but works... +
The easiest and most effective way to clean your keyboard. Unfortunately, these are not super cost efficient, but they are soooo easy to use. Bottle does get a little cold, so I'd advise wrapping a thick cloth around it while you use it, but works like a charm! -
OPI Nail Polish
I definitely notice a huge difference between OPI and the budget brands I tend to use. Colour payoff is infinitely more, they're brighter and bolder. They last longer and don't chip as much and the finish and shine are better. The downside is they... +
I definitely notice a huge difference between OPI and the budget brands I tend to use. Colour payoff is infinitely more, they're brighter and bolder. They last longer and don't chip as much and the finish and shine are better.
The downside is they are definitely quite expensive, so for me this is a treat; but they are lovely nail polishes.
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Nestlé Assorted Mini Chocolate Bars
Lovely and fresh and just as in the store. We received a good deal more smarties and aero than Coffee Crisp and Kit Kat, so there's definitely a trend towards more of those. Worked out for me since I absolutely love Smarties and am not a huge fan of... +
Lovely and fresh and just as in the store. We received a good deal more smarties and aero than Coffee Crisp and Kit Kat, so there's definitely a trend towards more of those. Worked out for me since I absolutely love Smarties and am not a huge fan of coffee crisp (this pack get split in our house). While these are always great for Trick or Treaters, they are also ideal for those who can't eat a large snack or sweet at once. Snack size is great for diabetics, as long as you can control yourself and don't eat more than one! I advise taking one candy from the box and settling into whatever you're doing. If you're lucky, laziness will stop you from getting up to get more and you'll get your sweet hit without overeating! Win/win situation. -
Glamorise Women's Plus-Size Magic Lift Full-Figure Support Bra
Ended up returning it as the band fits smaller than expected. I bought a bigger band than previously to give myself a little extra room, but this was tighter than even my regular bras, so I would advise sizing up slightly on the band. It should be... +
Ended up returning it as the band fits smaller than expected. I bought a bigger band than previously to give myself a little extra room, but this was tighter than even my regular bras, so I would advise sizing up slightly on the band. It should be accurate to the measurements, but it definitely fits smaller than it says. I also found it very itchy even though I've previously worn lace bras. -
Premier Protein Chocolate Shake
This Premier Protein shake was a great addition to my diet, and packed full of protein! The shake is only about the size of a glass of milk, but contains 30 grams of protein and about 25-50% of your daily requirement of two dozen various vitamins... +
This Premier Protein shake was a great addition to my diet, and packed full of protein!
The shake is only about the size of a glass of milk, but contains 30 grams of protein and about 25-50% of your daily requirement of two dozen various vitamins and minerals, with only 160 calories total and just 1 gram of sugar. Compared to some other protein shakes and bars I’ve tried, that’s a ton of protein for such a small serving. As a result, it's also quite filling. I wouldn’t replace breakfast with one if I had the choice (and don't advise doing so, but if you usually skip breakfast it's better than that), but as a mid-morning snack or to bolster an otherwise small meal, it works like a charm.
The actual shake itself is not thick at all, but has a consistency similar to chocolate milk. It has a distinctly sweet taste that reminds me of chocolate soy milk, but I really enjoyed the flavour. If you don’t happen to like the flavour it might be difficult to get past it, as it is very strong, but if you’re like me the taste will be a positive, not a negative.
Better refrigerated, for sure, though you don't have to I'd very much advise doing so. This is great for anyone who needs to bolster their protein for fitness or personal health reasons.
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Premier Protein Vanilla Shake
For taste, I personally preferred the chocolate flavour, but the vanilla is still decent. The taste is quite strong and reminded me a lot of soy milk (though I don't think it has any) so if you're not a fan of that, you might not like this! I found... +
For taste, I personally preferred the chocolate flavour, but the vanilla is still decent. The taste is quite strong and reminded me a lot of soy milk (though I don't think it has any) so if you're not a fan of that, you might not like this! I found the taste to be really good, especially compared to other brands I've tried.
The shake isn't overly thick, but has a thin, easy to drink consistency, which is good if you're sick or not able to swallow well. Lots of people take protein for fitness, but a lot of people also take it for deficiencies due to severe illness so this is pretty important.
One thing I noticed that makes me really happy is you get a looot of protein and other nutrients, for a pretty low calorie count with low sugar and carb count. In that way, it might not be suitable for those using it as a meal replacement or to gain weight, but it's super suitable for a whole other group of people. Those who don't want extra calories, but need protein and diabetics can use this shake easily. It has sucralose, which might concern some people, but I go with science and say it's harmless and if you're a diabetic you can't afford to be choosy about synthetic sugars!
The important thing is, this shake tastes good, offers a lot of good stuff packed into one small shake and is suitable for diabetics. I call that a win-win!
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Vim Bathroom Spray
Works very well on shower walls to get rid of all the gross stuff after a lot of showers and also in the tub to remove marks from bathing. Wish it had a fresher scent, but it does the job at a great value and that's what's important.
Works very well on shower walls to get rid of all the gross stuff after a lot of showers and also in the tub to remove marks from bathing. Wish it had a fresher scent, but it does the job at a great value and that's what's important. -
Fisher-Price Little People Animal Rescue
Very good toy! Unlike some of the more expensive toys I've tried, this has a really good amount of things to do, audio and even without all of those things it has the imagination angle. It must have more than 8 different phrases on both the button... +
Very good toy! Unlike some of the more expensive toys I've tried, this has a really good amount of things to do, audio and even without all of those things it has the imagination angle. It must have more than 8 different phrases on both the button and the crank, some of them are songs and some are a sentence or two, focusing on either rescuing or caring for the animals. My little testers really had a lot of fun and us adults were able to enjoy the animal care angle that helps to instill a sense of empathy and kindness in still-learning children.
Another feature for us adults to appreciate is that the whole caboodle folds together (imagine pushing the yellow house and red house in (hinges on the tree) so it makes a smaller sort of squarish shape. Much easier for storage. It can also be hooked onto other sets in the range to create a long chain of toys (almost like a town)
We would love if there was a girl firefighter figure too, as it shows on one the box and one of my mini-testers has an uncle who's a firefighter and wants to be one when she grows up so would love a lady firefighter. Overall, it's not a dealbreaker though and it's nice that there's a girl figure included at all!
This is a great toy because it has some 'action' buttons and enough audio sounds that it won't become immediately repetitive, but also because it has two different little areas that will stoke the imagination of your toddler as they play 'rescue' or 'rescue shelter'. I also like the soft fabric leaf section, which adds some sensory feedback, especially for younger kids.
This is suitable for ages 1 - 5 and comes with batteries (hurrah)!
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