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Member Since: January 26, 2015Reviews
TRESemmé® Perfectly (un)Done Sea Salt Spray
Didn't work for me. This could be because I have quite short hair (though it's getting longer these days), but I also have a natural wave/curl and found this had the opposite effect and left my hair rather flat and straight.
Didn't work for me. This could be because I have quite short hair (though it's getting longer these days), but I also have a natural wave/curl and found this had the opposite effect and left my hair rather flat and straight. -
Dove® Nutritive Solutions Colour Care Conditioner
Leaves my hair lovely and soft and doesn't make it greasy any faster. I do think my color took longer to fade with this, but I wish I'd taken some pictures as it could just be my imagination. It's a really good conditioner though and doesn't smell... +
Leaves my hair lovely and soft and doesn't make it greasy any faster. I do think my color took longer to fade with this, but I wish I'd taken some pictures as it could just be my imagination. It's a really good conditioner though and doesn't smell bad like some I've tried. -
TRESemmé® Flawless Curls Curl Hydration Conditioner
Good price, but didn't work well with my curly/wavy hair like many of the Tresemme products I've tried. I wouldn't buy this again after trying the sample, as it left my hair greasy and limp.
Good price, but didn't work well with my curly/wavy hair like many of the Tresemme products I've tried. I wouldn't buy this again after trying the sample, as it left my hair greasy and limp. -
Dove Advanced Hair Series Oxygen Moisture Leave-In Foam Mousse
I'm not usually a fan of mousse, but using this and a diffuser when drying my hair really helped my curls look a lot nicer! The smell is ok, not too strong, but not unpleasant either. You can find this on sale sometimes at Pharmaprix.
I'm not usually a fan of mousse, but using this and a diffuser when drying my hair really helped my curls look a lot nicer! The smell is ok, not too strong, but not unpleasant either. You can find this on sale sometimes at Pharmaprix. -
TRESemmé® Beauty-Full Volume Flexible Finish Hairspray
Average in every way. It does have a flexible hold as advertised. Not sticky, but crunchy. Unfortunately it has that 'hairspray' smell. The price is reasonable as well.
Average in every way. It does have a flexible hold as advertised. Not sticky, but crunchy. Unfortunately it has that 'hairspray' smell. The price is reasonable as well. -
Dove® Nutritive Solutions Intensive Repair Shampoo
Works pretty good. It left my hair nice and shiny and clean. One thing I'm not a fan of with this shampoo is the smell. It smells a lot like a cheap apple shampoo I used to use as a kid and I really expected a Dove product to smell nicer! Good... +
Works pretty good. It left my hair nice and shiny and clean. One thing I'm not a fan of with this shampoo is the smell. It smells a lot like a cheap apple shampoo I used to use as a kid and I really expected a Dove product to smell nicer!
Good shampoo, but smell definitely needs improvement. Consistency and lather are perfect.
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Dove Refresh + Care Volume & Fullness Dry Shampoo
There's a reason you always hear people rave about that 'one' particular brand of Dry Shampoo and why it gets so much good press. The reason is that all the others seem to be subpar. Unfortunately, this dry shampoo by Dove fits into that... +
There's a reason you always hear people rave about that 'one' particular brand of Dry Shampoo and why it gets so much good press. The reason is that all the others seem to be subpar. Unfortunately, this dry shampoo by Dove fits into that category.
Ignoring everything else about this dry shampoo, it just doesn't do the job. It makes the surface hair slightly cleaner and weirdly straighter, but doesn't touch the roots, which remain oily and greasy looking. There isn't enough of an improvement that I'd feel comfortable going outside with my hair looking so greasy after using this.
The result is the same whether on extremely greasy, or hair with just a little, it doesn't really seem to make much difference, especially compared to successful dry shampoos I've tried.
Adding on to that, the smell is sweet and cloying and the texture of the shampoo seems to cling to every surface of your skin and actually left me feeling dirtier. Definitely not a product I enjoyed.
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OFKP 8.5 inch LED Magnifying Square Wall Mirror
Let me say immediately that the product listing needs to be updated to reflect that this is not a double sided mirror, but solely a 3X magnification mirror. The cord is also different to the one pictured. If these changes were made, this would... +
Let me say immediately that the product listing needs to be updated to reflect that this is not a double sided mirror, but solely a 3X magnification mirror. The cord is also different to the one pictured. If these changes were made, this would easily be a five star product, simply because it delivers on everything it offers except those two things. It's not a problem for me as I have a regular mirror in the bathroom, but could be an issue if you plan to buy this as your only mirror.
It's not difficult to install, you'll need a drill (it comes with wall plugs and screws) and somewhere you can drill four holes safely, then insert plugs, screw on the backing plate and attach the mirror to the plate. It's fast and easy and even though the mirror is pretty heavy, the plugs support it well and there's no tipping or wobbling.
I love that the mirror really is fully adjustable, it pulls out via the swivel arm, but more importantly, it can be angled up or down, perfect for shorter people like me, or for getting a good view of your chin to pluck a pesky hair. The 3X magnification is perfect for grooming and the light only improves on that. If, like me, you've ever gotten into the car and in the bright sunlight noticed an unplucked hair or stray eyebrow, well lament no more. The light is not blindingly bright (thankfully), but bright enough that it will illuminate every stray hair, just as the sun does.
It's also perfect for delicate makeup operations, like applying false lashes, but make sure you check your makeup in natural light before going out, as using artificial light can skew the results. I prefer a round shape to my mirror, but that's a personal preference and it is nice to see this unique square shape which I haven't seen before. I have to admit that it fits against the wall perfectly and looks great next to my cabinet, due to the square shape. But my favourite part is no more back strain from leaning over the sink to reach the mirror.
My only negative would be the cord. For a start, I have a lot of bathroom appliances and having another thing that plugs in is a bit of an annoyance.The cord is also thick and dark coloured so it really shows up in a bathroom and makes it look cluttered. I would like to see a battery powered, or chargeable version of this so you don't have to use the cord constantly.
Protip: If you're not using the light feature, you can throw the cord over the swivel arm or back panel and 'hide' it from view behind the mirror.
SUMMARY
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Pros
+ Magnification works great for beauty regimes and plucking hairs.
+ Swivel arm is highly adjustable and helps people with a bad back from having to lean far.
+ Mirror head is also adjustable and can be tilted up or down.
+ Unique square design.
+ Easy to install and doesn't wobble.
+ Light feature makes sure you can see every hair clearly.
+ Light is perfect brightness and doesn't hurt the eyes.
Cons
- Product description and photos need to be updated. (Not double sided and different cord)
- Cord is unsightly and takes up more plug space in the bathroom.
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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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IPOW Foldable Over The Door Storage Organizer Rack Hanger
This hanger has a great accordion-style design that I found to be very useful and very easy to use. It can be stretched or compacted as much as you need to fit your door, allowing you to place it on small doors or very large doors with the... +
This hanger has a great accordion-style design that I found to be very useful and very easy to use. It can be stretched or compacted as much as you need to fit your door, allowing you to place it on small doors or very large doors with the appropriate amount of hanging space. Putting it onto the door was simple, and I was happy to see that the hooks holding it in place are very thin, so they don’t prevent the door from closing in any way. It's about the same width as a wreath hanger, rather than a thicker style that I see often.
Once on the door, this hanger can hold a ton of clothes, especially if placed on a door large enough to really stretch out. It can hold your clothes for the next day as well as several other outfits or pieces of clothing, and in testing it I never had any issues with clothes falling off or struggling to fit. It's really sturdy and you can load it up with heavy clothes and quite a lot of them.
I love that it comes with replacement pegs (though it seems so durable I don't know that I'll ever need them). I really appreciate that the attached 'legs' lower the set of hooks as my current over the door hanger starts much further up and as I'm only 5 foot 3, I struggle to reach the hooks. With this one I can reach it easily.
SUMMARY
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Pros
+ Holds lots of clothes.
+ Very adjustable.
+ Thin and doesn’t block door from closing.
+ Easy to set up or take down.
+ Longer legs makes it easy to reach for shorter people.
+ Comes with replacement pegs.
Cons
- Items with thicker straps like bags can sometimes fall off. (Best for clothes)
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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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New Sky Tech Travel Shoes Bag
This is one of those products you've needed your whole life and never knew. I've always been reluctant to bring any kind of shoe with me when travelling (other than the ones on my feet) as I don't want them to dirty my clothes and honestly, I'm a... +
This is one of those products you've needed your whole life and never knew. I've always been reluctant to bring any kind of shoe with me when travelling (other than the ones on my feet) as I don't want them to dirty my clothes and honestly, I'm a light packer. This is a cute, stylish and handy way to bring extra pairs of shoes or slippers, keep them all in one place, and avoid getting dirt anywhere in your bag.
One caveat is that I don't think this would work for men or those with particularly large feet. I'm a women's size 10 and my slippers filled this perfectly. I do like that there are several sections, a large section for shoes or small boots and two smaller ones that would work for slippers or flip-flops.
The design is super cute and all the zips move easily. The stitching is of good quality with no flaws. Great little bag for transporting shoes!
SUMMARY
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Pros
+ Can hold several pairs of shoes.
+ Prevents shoes from dirtying other items in bag.
+ Easy to access and use.
+ Zips move smoothly.
+ All stitching is correct with no flaws.
+ Cute design.
Cons
- Would not fit shoes larger than size 10 or 11.
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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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