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Member Since: January 26, 2015Reviews
Nexxus® Oil Infinite Dry Hair Oil
I'm just not a fan of hair oils, so I didn't enjoy the sample of this that I got the chance to try. I find when using oils my hair becomes greasier much quicker, so I think it's probably better suited to those with particularly dry and damaged hair.
I'm just not a fan of hair oils, so I didn't enjoy the sample of this that I got the chance to try. I find when using oils my hair becomes greasier much quicker, so I think it's probably better suited to those with particularly dry and damaged hair. -
EchoAcc® Plaid Pet Outdoor Carrier Cat Dog Comfort Travel Bag Durable and Breathable Full Zipper Cute Case (Pink)
I love the girly pink tartan design of this cat carrier, but there are a few points you should keep in mind to make sure it's right for you. There's some assembly required in that it comes flat and you have to zip it up, I definitely needed my... +
I love the girly pink tartan design of this cat carrier, but there are a few points you should keep in mind to make sure it's right for you.
There's some assembly required in that it comes flat and you have to zip it up, I definitely needed my husband's help to do this as it's a bit tricky to hold it steady and pull the zip at the same time.
Since this opens via a zip rather than a gate like some traditional carriers, I wouldn't recommend this for those cats and dogs who panic and are a nightmare to get into the carrier. Rather, it's more of the carrying bag style which is great for pets who like the carrier and love to travel and be on the go with you. There are little mesh windows so that your cat or dog can see out, but I found it was hard to get them buttoned up once the carrier was closed, so I'd recommend opening them and buttoning them before adding your pet if you want them open.
My one big negative is that it came with quite a strong plasticky smell, so make sure to take some time to air it out before you plan to use it.
Other than that, I did like this case, but it's not going to be for everyone. Mostly it's just got a lovely design, but definitely better suited to smaller animals (it's quite narrow if you have a big boy cat like me) who are easy to put in carriers and who travel well.
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Pros
+ Very cute design.
+ Mesh windows to see out of.
+ Comes with adjustable carry strap.
+ 'Carry bag' Style that's great for relaxed animals.
+ Good size for small dogs or most regular cats (larger cats might not fit comfortably).
Cons
- Has a strong plastic smell at first.
- Strap looks a little cheap.
- Can be tricky to put together.
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback that genuinely reflects my experience with a product.
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LILYSILK 100 Pure Mulberry Silk Pillowcase
This is my first experience with a silk pillowcase instead of cotton and I have to say, I don't know that I could go back. I can't comment on if it makes your hair neater, since I rock a pixie cut and always wake up looking like I slept in a hedge... +
This is my first experience with a silk pillowcase instead of cotton and I have to say, I don't know that I could go back. I can't comment on if it makes your hair neater, since I rock a pixie cut and always wake up looking like I slept in a hedge, but I can say I didn't find anywhere near as many broken hairs on the pillow.
It's hard to find a way to describe the sensation of sleeping on this pillow, because it's not even that it's super soft (though it is nice and soft), but that it almost feels like you're sleeping on nothing, with your head suspended weightlessly.
The only downside is that you must hand-wash it and treat it carefully when cleaning it, but in my opinion there are far more benefits than that one negative.
However, there is one reason above all others that I would recommend buying this pillow cover immediately and that's if you're a pet owner! My cat likes to sleep draped over my head. Every night I struggled with my nose tickling and itching and mouthfuls of hair from the cat fluff left behind on the pillow. As an owner of three cats, I can easily say that since having this pillow there is NO HAIR anywhere on it. For some reason it just doesn't stick to silk and the difference is massive, I'm so much more comfortable.
I definitely need to make the switch to silk bedding totally, having discovered it's magic pet-hair repelling qualities.
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Pros:
+ Less broken hairs.
+ Hypoallergenic.
+ Does not collect pet fur like cotton bedding.
+ Extremely comfortable.
+ Lightweight.
+ Doesn't store temperature (cool in summer, without being icy from the AC).
+ Good size (fit slightly roomy on my standard pillow)
Cons:
- Needs to be hand-washed and treated carefully during washing.
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Overall, this is a really good quality pillow, it has neat and unflawed hem stitching and an envelope closure. It's very fine, comfortable and has all the benefits of other silk pillows. 100% Recommend.
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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Bontech Solar Fairy String Lights 21ft
This is definitely one of the prettiest style of lights I've ever seen. I'm personally more a fan of yellow or white lights than multi-coloured, but I have to admit that these look gorgeous on. In fact the multi-coloured probably suits them even... +
This is definitely one of the prettiest style of lights I've ever seen. I'm personally more a fan of yellow or white lights than multi-coloured, but I have to admit that these look gorgeous on. In fact the multi-coloured probably suits them even more because it makes them look like actual flowers made of lights.
These are solar powered so absolutely perfect for the garden. You can twine them around your plants for a particularly pretty look. Just set them to on (or flash) and put the solar panel facing up (don't forget to peel off the protective film) and it will take care of itself.
I love that you don't have to worry about changing batteries or switching it on at night, it really makes it a no-fuss lighting option for outdoors.
I was really impressed with the quality of these string lights. While they're shorter than some I've tried (21ft), there were no visible flaws or glue strands. The flowers themselves are made of softish silicone type plastic and look very delicate and nice, even when unlit. I would definitely recommend these!
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Pros:
+ Environmentally friendly solar powered.
+ Look great on or off.
+ Good quality.
+ Beautiful flower design.
+ Two modes of lighting (flash and steady)
Cons:
- Shorter than some I've tried (21ft)
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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Riida PI Quick Charge Dual-Port Car Charger
If you've ever seen a car charger, and understand how they work, this product works exactly as you expect. It's a very basic, no-frills dual-port car charger, with one port for 2.0 amp charging, and another for 1.0 amp charging. You plug it in, you... +
If you've ever seen a car charger, and understand how they work, this product works exactly as you expect. It's a very basic, no-frills dual-port car charger, with one port for 2.0 amp charging, and another for 1.0 amp charging. You plug it in, you connect it to your device, and you're good to go.
It's worth noting that the charger does have a nice blue LED light that turns on when it has power, which isn't distracting but does look nice at night. It also charged my phone a good bit faster than my old car charger, so I feel like its claims of faster charging are justified if you're coming from an older charger like I was.
Note that you will need a charging wire as this isn't included.
I used a free app to test the charging speed as well to make sure it was up to par and have included the results here. All in all, this car charger does the job, and at a great price. No complaints at all.
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Pros
+ Charges up to two devices at once
+ Faster than my previous car charger
+ Blue LED lights look nice
+ Can be used with older cars (only requires a cigarette lighter port)
Cons
- Doesn't include charging cable.
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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U7 Jewelry CZ Earring 18K Gold Plated Rainbow Fire Mystic Topaz 2.75 Carat Swiss Cubic Zirconia Stud Earrings
My one big complaint about the earrings is that the setting design does not match the picture exactly. It doesn't have the 'v' style pattern on the side section, however they are still very nice. The posts are very easy to bend and mine did arrive... +
My one big complaint about the earrings is that the setting design does not match the picture exactly. It doesn't have the 'v' style pattern on the side section, however they are still very nice.
The posts are very easy to bend and mine did arrive slightly bent, but as a result were also extremely easy to bend back, so it wasn't a big issue. The stone is set very well and isn't loose or slanted. I'm a big fan of this style of cut of the cubic zirconia as it gives it a very nice sparkle. I also love the colour of the 'fire' stone.
The post was long enough to go through my ears without issues and didn't cause any problems or discomfort. As it's 18K gold plated and nickel free, it should be suitable for anyone, even those with allergies. This isn't a delicate small stud, but more of a flashy larger size, so make sure it's your style before you buy.
Overall, I think it's a good price considering it's 18k plated gold and they looked very nice on, I would definitely buy these in the future as a gift.
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Pros:
+ Lovely colour of stone.
+ CZ is very sparkly.
+ Posts are a good length, no discomfort.
+ Nickel-free.
+ 18K Gold plated.
+ Setting is not flawed or wobbly.
Cons:
- Post came slightly bent.
- Design differs slightly from picture.
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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Rii® Professional LED Optical 3200 DPI 7 Button USB Wired Gaming Mouse
This gaming mouse from Rii is a great little product that covers all the basics you might need at a really fantastic price. It has three additional buttons that you can program, the LED lights look really nice, and you can switch the DPI settings on... +
This gaming mouse from Rii is a great little product that covers all the basics you might need at a really fantastic price. It has three additional buttons that you can program, the LED lights look really nice, and you can switch the DPI settings on the fly. Plus the price is super low for a mouse like this, so it's very affordable.
The mouse is designed to fit around your fingers, but sadly I found it was just too big for my hands. My husband had no such trouble and found it very comfortable, so if you have small hands maybe keep that in mind. I consider myself to have medium ladies size hands, but this is definitely made for large hands.
One other issue is that the LED lights cannot be turned off or adjusted, they will change colours the entire time. The lights aren't too bright so it never distracted me, but not being able to adjust them might annoy some people.
I liked that the mouse had 4 sensitivity settings, so I could easily switch depending on what kind of game I was playing. I would have liked some indicator of what speed I was setting it to, so I didn't have to frantically wiggle the mouse each time I changed it until I got the right setting, but that shouldn't be an issue unless you change often and in the middle of a game.
Overall, this mouse does a lot of things right and I'm very impressed with it!
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Pros
+ Great for large hands
+ Adjustable sensitivity
+ Three additional buttons, great for gaming
+ LED lights look nice but not too bright
+ Great price
Cons
- LED lights cannot be turned off and will always be switching colours
- No way to know what sensitivity the mouse is set to without testing it
- Might be too large for some hands
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Note: I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an unbiased, honest review as provided here. As a consumer advocate, I believe in providing quality and honest feedback and receiving a product at a discounted rate will never affect my opinions.
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Dove Men +Care Cool Silver Non Irritant Anti-Perspirant Stick
Didn't irritate me or my husband's underarms, like some anti-perspirants. Has a nice, fresh, masculine scent. It lasts around 24 hours for him and about half a day longer for me, so pretty good length of coverage. The stick is a good size for the... +
Didn't irritate me or my husband's underarms, like some anti-perspirants. Has a nice, fresh, masculine scent. It lasts around 24 hours for him and about half a day longer for me, so pretty good length of coverage. The stick is a good size for the price. -
Dove® Advanced Hair Series Vitality Rejuvenated Conditioner
Not really the best for those who want to keep a wave or curl to their hair as it flattens it down a bit, which doesn't really work with my style. Good price and smells amazing though, just more for straight haired ladies and men.
Not really the best for those who want to keep a wave or curl to their hair as it flattens it down a bit, which doesn't really work with my style. Good price and smells amazing though, just more for straight haired ladies and men. -
Degree® Women Clinical Active Shield Antiperspirant Stick
It does a great job at keeping my underarms dry all day, but I do find the scent fades rather quickly and like other reviewers I noticed that it was hard to wash off in the shower. I think this is a good option if you need a very strong deodorant... +
It does a great job at keeping my underarms dry all day, but I do find the scent fades rather quickly and like other reviewers I noticed that it was hard to wash off in the shower. I think this is a good option if you need a very strong deodorant, but I don't like the feeling of it on my underarms so will probably stick to a different one. -
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