Allie262
Member Since: June 17, 2016Reviews
Dove® Advanced Care Go Fresh Antiperspirant Stick Restore
My go-to deodorant started irritating my underarm, so I had to switch brands. I tried this one out and really like it. The irritation went away and it works even better than my previous brands. Leaves my underarms soft and smooth.
My go-to deodorant started irritating my underarm, so I had to switch brands. I tried this one out and really like it.
The irritation went away and it works even better than my previous brands. Leaves my underarms soft and smooth.
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Le Petit Marseillais Extra Gentle Shower Crème in Orange Blossom
I was really drawn to the scents of this particular body wash. I initially received the Orange Blossom from Chickadvisor for free to test out but I purchased the Lavender and Vanilla as well because I just loved the way they smelled. I find the... +
I was really drawn to the scents of this particular body wash. I initially received the Orange Blossom from Chickadvisor for free to test out but I purchased the Lavender and Vanilla as well because I just loved the way they smelled.
I find the price on these at the store really fluctuates. I'm not sure why, but it was initially released at over $10 and has dropped to about $5.99 and on sale for $3.99 so value is great if you snag it on sale.
I find I need a little more of this on my pouf than some other body washes, but it lathers up really well and my skin feels great. It washes off easily too and leaves a hint of a scent behind. I will continue to buy this brand because I love the Vanilla and especially the Lavender scents.
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Kirkland Borghese Intensive Eye Serum
I was looking for a new eye cream/serum and was hesitant to try this. The price convinced me to give it a try, plus I saw many positive reviews for it. I'm normally very leery about trying new eye creams because most irritate my eyes and make them... +
I was looking for a new eye cream/serum and was hesitant to try this. The price convinced me to give it a try, plus I saw many positive reviews for it. I'm normally very leery about trying new eye creams because most irritate my eyes and make them water badly.
I'm so happy that this one doesn't. It's very gentle and doesn't irritate my eyes at all. It's nice and creamy, yet absorbs well and isn't greasy. Given that you get two of these pump bottles (which also keep the serum sanitary) for about $25, I'm extremely happy with it.
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casa fiesta taco seasoning
I've always used Old El Paso Taco Seasoning because I really like the taste. It has some pretty bad ingredients though, so I've looked for healthier, cleaner alternatives. I've tried a few and I've also tried making my own, but I wasn't happy with... +
I've always used Old El Paso Taco Seasoning because I really like the taste. It has some pretty bad ingredients though, so I've looked for healthier, cleaner alternatives. I've tried a few and I've also tried making my own, but I wasn't happy with them. I always wound up by going back to Old El Paso.
This brand isn't available in any stores near me, but it's a great price and even better that it's an add on item, so I thought I would give it a try. The ingredients are all natural and it's gluten free, in case that's a concern.
I used this with two packages of extra lean ground turkey meat, which is more than what it suggests using but the flavour came though loud and clear, which is actually more than I can say for the other brand. This tasted great - everyone in the family really enjoyed it and they didn't notice I had switched brands on them, which is a huge plus. This is our new 'go-to' taco seasoning. It has great flavour even if I use it with a little extra meat, the price is good too and it's all natural, which is exactly what I was looking for.
My taco salad which is in the pictures is simply extra lean ground turkey with the seasoning on a bed of chopped romaine or iceberg with favourite toppings - mine are usually tomatoes, onions, peppers or black olives, shredded mozzarella cheese, guacamole, plain greek yogurt (in place of sour cream), salsa and Mexican green sauce (these last items combine to make a 'sauce' or 'dressing' for the salad.
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Maybelline New York Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser
I read lots of great things about this pore eraser and was thinking of trying it. Turns out my eldest daughter had it already and hated it, so she passed it along to me to try. I have to say that I was very disappointed. It felt greasy (although... +
I read lots of great things about this pore eraser and was thinking of trying it. Turns out my eldest daughter had it already and hated it, so she passed it along to me to try. I have to say that I was very disappointed. It felt greasy (although I've heard that a lot of these products do, so I gave it a shot). I really didn't notice any difference in my pores and it's impossible for me to put foundation over this product, which is what I mostly wanted it for.
My foundation seemed to blend okay at first..not the best and I really had to work at blending, however throughout the day it actually got worse. You could literally see my foundation sitting on top of my skin and it looked embarrassingly bad. I tried it once more when I knew I was home for the day and it did the same thing with another foundation. When I mentioned it to my daughter, she said it did the same for her, which is why she didn't like it either.
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Catelli SuperGreens Fusilli
I wasn't sure what to expect with this pasta, but the veggie taste wasn't overwhelming at all. I served it with a creamy vodka sauce and romano cheese and while the pasta had a slight aftertaste, everyone still enjoyed it. The texture was good and... +
I wasn't sure what to expect with this pasta, but the veggie taste wasn't overwhelming at all. I served it with a creamy vodka sauce and romano cheese and while the pasta had a slight aftertaste, everyone still enjoyed it.
The texture was good and while this obviously doesn't take the place of fresh vegetables, if you're going to have a pasta dinner anyway you might as well add a bit of a healthy twist to it. This is a good option for picky eaters to hide some extra veggies and all my kids enjoyed it. I just let them think it was fun coloured pasta and not because of hidden veggies in it.
*sample provided for review
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Catelli Smart Veggie Spaghetti
I cooked this pasta for the entire family and I was unsure of how it would taste. I didn't tell my kids it was different although they're used to trying out new products and were looking forward to trying it. I made this pasta with a pesto sauce... +
I cooked this pasta for the entire family and I was unsure of how it would taste. I didn't tell my kids it was different although they're used to trying out new products and were looking forward to trying it.
I made this pasta with a pesto sauce and the family loved it. It didn't taste any different than our regular pasta so it got a thumbs up from everyone. While this doesn't take the place of fresh veggies, if you're going to be eating pasta anyway, you might as well have one with a little bonus hidden in for picky eaters.
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NIVEA Creme Care All-in-One Facial Cleansing Lotion
This is a good value facial cleanser. The scent was light and pleasant and the texture was okay. I found it a little too moisturizing for my skin and left it a little bit greasy, but that might change in the colder, winter weather. It was very... +
This is a good value facial cleanser. The scent was light and pleasant and the texture was okay. I found it a little too moisturizing for my skin and left it a little bit greasy, but that might change in the colder, winter weather. It was very effective though and removed makeup well. -
NIVEA Creme Care Facial Cleansing Wipes
These are really great cleansing wipes. I don't wear waterproof liner or mascara, so I can't comment on how well it would remove those, but it did clean away all my make up effectively. The smell was gentle and pleasant and my face felt clean and... +
These are really great cleansing wipes. I don't wear waterproof liner or mascara, so I can't comment on how well it would remove those, but it did clean away all my make up effectively. The smell was gentle and pleasant and my face felt clean and not dried out or greasy afterwards. These are great for when I'm traveling and need a quick way to clean my face. -
NIVEA Protect & Care Anti-perspirant/Deodorant
This is definitely not my favourite deodorant for many reasons. First of all is the scent - it's very strong with too much of a perfume smell to it. I would really prefer something either lightly scented or completely unscented. I also found that... +
This is definitely not my favourite deodorant for many reasons. First of all is the scent - it's very strong with too much of a perfume smell to it. I would really prefer something either lightly scented or completely unscented. I also found that this left a white residue behind, which I didn't appreciate. Leaving marks on my darker clothes is a no-go for me. It did work fairly well, although didn't withstand a workout too well...and doesn't last the full 48 hours it states. -
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