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Member Since: January 26, 2015Reviews
TRESemmé BeautyFull Volume PreWash Conditioner
When used in conjunction with the shampoo and after conditioner, I have to say that the Tresemme Expert Beauty-Full volume range is my fave volumising treatment I've tried! I usually rock a pixie, but during winter grow it long to be a naturally... +
When used in conjunction with the shampoo and after conditioner, I have to say that the Tresemme Expert Beauty-Full volume range is my fave volumising treatment I've tried! I usually rock a pixie, but during winter grow it long to be a naturally wavy style with loose curls. For that reason I use a volumising shampoo to increase the drama and curl volume in my hair and sleep with it wet for maximum curls.
The big difference with this set of products is that my hair lifts right at the root! Rather than just making the ends of my hair curl, I noticed my hair was getting that boost from the very growth point, making it big, voluminous and beautiful!
This pre-wash conditioner is very fast and easy to use. It goes on with the texture of a conditioner, taking about one pump of the bottle for short hair, leave it on for a minute and it rinses out easily. You can then follow with the rest of the products.
I absolutely love the pump bottle as you don't get product scum on it and you don't have to handle it with wet hands, just a quick press and you've got your conditioner! The smell is great, lovely and sweet and quite strong, but I have a sensitive nose. It might seem a little strange and gimmicky to have a 'prewash' conditioner, but it worked for me.
Overall, I love this product and found it gave my hair the lift that it needed.
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Degree® Women MotionSense Sheer Powder Dry Spray Antiperspirant
I have to say the one thing I really like about this deodorant is the locking mechanism. It's easy to work and makes it ideal for taking in a gym bag. The spray is far too wide and that could definitely be altered. When I apply it, I feel like I'm... +
I have to say the one thing I really like about this deodorant is the locking mechanism. It's easy to work and makes it ideal for taking in a gym bag. The spray is far too wide and that could definitely be altered. When I apply it, I feel like I'm wafting a cloud of scent vaguely towards my underarms, so I'd like to see a more concentrated spray. On the plus side, it does keep my underarms dry, but there's definitely room for improvement. I also find that it doesn't really last all day, even when I'm not really active. I would use this at the gym or when travelling, but not really as my regular.
This is true for all the antiperspirants in this line, as the bottle design is the same and only the smell changes.
I had to give this a higher star than I gave the 'fresh energy' scent of this product though, simply because I prefer the smell. It is still quite sweet and a bit overpowering, but I found it didn't have that 'cheap perfume' alcohol smell of the other. This is a super, super girly scent, as it almost smells like the word 'pink' in scent form.
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Dove Go Sleeveless Original Anti-Persperant
This is definitely the best option smell-wise, for those who can't stand super strong, sweet, perfumey smells. This one just has a light creamy smell that doesn't tend to stick around unless you stick your nose right into your armpit. I found it... +
This is definitely the best option smell-wise, for those who can't stand super strong, sweet, perfumey smells. This one just has a light creamy smell that doesn't tend to stick around unless you stick your nose right into your armpit.
I found it lasts closer to 24hrs than 48, but I've yet to find one that ever lasts 48 and this is one of the best I've tried. It's a cream stick, but it's very soft so doesn't tug your skin during application and even better, doesn't gunk up in your underarms. Does a really good job keeping sweat away. Will definitely buy this again!
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Vim Power & Shine Multi-Purpose Wipes Ocean Fresh
Cleaning-wise, these do an ok job. I primarily use these in the bathroom, especially for keeping the toilet seat clean.However, these wipes are not as good as my regular brand, for a couple of reasons: Smell: Normally I love anything Ocean scented... +
Cleaning-wise, these do an ok job. I primarily use these in the bathroom, especially for keeping the toilet seat clean.However, these wipes are not as good as my regular brand, for a couple of reasons:
Smell: Normally I love anything Ocean scented, but these are just not as pleasant smelling as I expected. It's certainly bearable, but doesn't smell as 'fresh' as wipes I've used in the past and is a bit cloying.
Saturation: These wipes are pretty dry. For my purposes, a more saturated wipe helps me feel like I'm getting a better clean on the toilet (and I just dry the seat off with toilet paper if I don't have time to wait). However, if you prefer a more dry wipe, you'll like these.
Container: I've said it before and I'll say it again, these 'packet' containers have an awful tendency to open by themselves, drying out all your wipes. Definitely could be improved.
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Knorr Cream of Leek Dry Soup Mix
Soup mix like this that come dried in packets and only need water added usually have similar issues: not being very healthy, and not being very tasty. I was surprised to find that this leek soup mix actually has a really good taste, especially if... +
Soup mix like this that come dried in packets and only need water added usually have similar issues: not being very healthy, and not being very tasty. I was surprised to find that this leek soup mix actually has a really good taste, especially if you make it with half water half milk. It’s not too watery, but has a very strong leek flavour that I really enjoyed.
On the downside, this soup mix has a TON of sodium, with just a quarter of the mix having 30% of your daily sodium. Oddly it doesn’t taste overly salty, but from a health perspective it’s best not too eat too often if you’re worried about your sodium levels.
Making the soup itself takes less than 10 minutes from start to finish, and it makes either one very large serving or enough soup for three or four people to comfortably split it between them. Goes great with a piece of bread!
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Delonghi 45 Pint Dehumidifier
I’ve always had at least one small dehumidifier around the house, but this one is a much bigger unit than I’m used to. It’s quite heavy, but has four very smooth wheels on the bottom and is actually super easy to move around (but still a pain... +
I’ve always had at least one small dehumidifier around the house, but this one is a much bigger unit than I’m used to. It’s quite heavy, but has four very smooth wheels on the bottom and is actually super easy to move around (but still a pain to take up or down stairs). It has two drain options, one with a hose in the back, and the other by just removing the tray and pouring it out.
Setting it up for the first time is very simple and straight-forward, it’s essentially ready to go right out of the box. The controls are simple: fan speed, on/off, temperature controls, and a timer option. The timer is especially useful, and overall the whole thing is very easy to set up and figure out. The filter is the only thing that needs to be cleaned regularly, but as long as you don’t neglect that there’s very little upkeep needed.
The humidifier is also very strong, which is great if you’re dealing with very humid conditions, but as a result it’s also VERY loud. So loud that I found it difficult to use in my apartment because of how distracting it was. If it were in a larger room or in an office it might not be so noticeable, but for someone’s home I find it much too loud to keep on for long.
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Pros
+ Easy to set up.
+ Very easy to move around.
+ Easy to empty tank.
+ Two fan speeds.
Cons
- Very loud.
- Filter must be cleaned regularly.
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Knorr Onion Roasted Garlic Soup Mix
I really wanted to like this soup, because usually onion and roasted garlic soup is delicious, but I couldn’t even finish my bowl. The soup’s very easy to make, and only takes about ten minutes, but it’s so overpoweringly salty that it’s... +
I really wanted to like this soup, because usually onion and roasted garlic soup is delicious, but I couldn’t even finish my bowl. The soup’s very easy to make, and only takes about ten minutes, but it’s so overpoweringly salty that it’s practically inedible. If you don’t mind EXTREMELY salty soups you’ll probably be able to eat it, and the mix can also be used in recipes, but is advertised as a soup mix.
Personally, I could not eat more than a few spoonfuls.
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Pros
+ Can be used as a soup or in recipes.
+ Quick and easy to make.
Cons
- Extremely salty.
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Polk Audio BOOM Urchin Water-Resistant Bluetooth Speaker
Quality update: Speaker is still working well despite almost daily use! This bluetooth speaker has very clear audio, easily heard over the sound of a running shower. I found the quality to be very high, and didn’t notice any drop in audio quality... +
Quality update: Speaker is still working well despite almost daily use!
This bluetooth speaker has very clear audio, easily heard over the sound of a running shower. I found the quality to be very high, and didn’t notice any drop in audio quality at high volumes, an issue I’ve had with some bluetooth speakers. Actually setting it up and connecting to it is very simple, and the bluetooth connection seems very stable and didn’t drop for me at all during use.
The speaker is also extremely durable, and as a result surprisingly heavy. It comes with various methods to hang or secure it, including suction cups and screws, but personally I found it easiest to just hang it off the shower curtain pole. It seems too heavy to secure just by suction cups, but even if it were to fall I can’t see it being damaged given how padded it is.
The battery life lasts an extremely long time on a single charge, and the controls located on the speaker make it easy to control while you’re in the shower. However, they are really hard to press and not comfortable for that reason.
The one major downside I found in my experience was the quality of the microphone. Using it to take calls while in the shower is difficult because the microphone has a lot of trouble picking up your voice, and the person on the other end can barely hear you. Other than that, it’s long-lasting and the audio is good quality, so I’m happy with it.
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Pros
+ Very clear audio.
+ Easy to control in the shower.
+ Loud enough to be heard easily over running shower.
+ Long battery life.
+ Very durable.
Cons
- Microphone not super clear when making calls.
- Heavy, needs to be hung or mounted someplace secure.
- Buttons are hard to press.
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Vaseline Problem Skin Therapy Cream
Was really impressed with this lotion for extremely dry skin. I have regularly dry feet and my husband has a severe problem with cracked and drying skin on his feet. After one nights application (apply generously and wear socks), the difference was... +
Was really impressed with this lotion for extremely dry skin. I have regularly dry feet and my husband has a severe problem with cracked and drying skin on his feet. After one nights application (apply generously and wear socks), the difference was pretty big to his feet and my dry skin was almost totally gone. A few more nights and we both had nice soft feet with minimal cracking and dryness.
Some people might be put off by the 'jar' format that you have to scoop cream out of, but it doesn't bother me. The consistency is perfect, very thick (rich according to the packaging) and exactly the consistency I prefer, especially for feet. Scent-wise, it has a light creamy scent that won't really offend most people. Furthermore, this is dermatologist improved and more importantly suitable for those with eczema!
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Simple Kind To Skin SPF 15 Protecting Light Moisturizer
After a 'meh' experience with a different Simple moisturiser, I was a bit nervous about trying this one, but I have to say that immediately I was impressed. It worked extremely well with my combination skin and I noticed just a few days after first... +
After a 'meh' experience with a different Simple moisturiser, I was a bit nervous about trying this one, but I have to say that immediately I was impressed. It worked extremely well with my combination skin and I noticed just a few days after first use (once a day use in the morning) that the overall appearance and texture of my skin had improved. My skin was also softer and unlike many moisturisers, it didn't make my nose more oily.
For me, the only downside of this moisturiser is that upon immediate application it has a (not very strong) smell of elmer's glue...which is a little odd. The good news is a couple of minutes after applying, the scent settles into a simple, creamy smell, so it's not really a big issue. I love the consistency and it's really easy to apply since the squeeze bottle doesn't over or underdispense. You only need a small amount too.
Definitely my new go-to moisturiser!
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Skin type tested on: Combination
Pros
+ Skin was softer.
+ Skin tone and texture improved overall.
+ Easy to apply, like the squeeze bottle.
+ No artificial scents and ingredients.
+ Has a nice light,creamy scent once it absorbs.
+ Absorbs easily.
Cons
- Has a strange 'glue' smell upon initial application.
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