ashokia
Member Since: April 3, 2012Reviews
Dove Pure Care Dry Oil Nourishing Hair Treatment with African Macadamia Oil
This is my first time trying Dove hair care products. I'm so glad I was chosen to review this! (Thanks chickadvisor!) I have very long hair, past my waist. It makes it difficult to keep my hair feeling properly conditioned. I really liked the dry... +
This is my first time trying Dove hair care products. I'm so glad I was chosen to review this! (Thanks chickadvisor!)
I have very long hair, past my waist. It makes it difficult to keep my hair feeling properly conditioned. I really liked the dry oil. I was actually not looking forward to reviewing this because I hate having anything oily on my hands, but I was pleasantly surprised.
Although it was oily feeling in my hand (the only drawback, in my opinion) it did not make my hair look or feel oily, which is something else I had worried about.
Overall, I was very surprised at how much I liked it, and will probably continue to use it in the future.
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Dove Nutritive Solutions Daily Moisture Conditioner
This was my first time using Dove products on my hair, I usually use another popular name brand. I'm so glad chickadvisor chose me to review this product! I have extremely long hair and it is very dry and damaged. The older I get, the worse this... +
This was my first time using Dove products on my hair, I usually use another popular name brand. I'm so glad chickadvisor chose me to review this product!
I have extremely long hair and it is very dry and damaged. The older I get, the worse this seems to get. (Like everything else!) I go through a lot of conditioner every week. So it is hard to find a balance between a quality product and one that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
I was pleasantly surprised by the Dove. I have always loved the Dove brand and the positive message they spread.
A co-worker of mine was running her fingers through my hair the other day and remarked about how soft it felt. (For some reason the other girls at my work like to play with my hair?) She was able to run her fingers through it without getting tangled up, which was also unusual. I was happy to tell her I had switched to Dove!
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Dove Nutritive Solutions Daily Moisture Shampoo
I've always had problems with breakage, and it seems to be getting worse the older I get. I normally use another name brand, so this was a first for me. (Thanks chickadvisor!) I wasn't crazy about the scent. It was quite strong, and reminded me of... +
I've always had problems with breakage, and it seems to be getting worse the older I get. I normally use another name brand, so this was a first for me. (Thanks chickadvisor!)
I wasn't crazy about the scent. It was quite strong, and reminded me of laundry soap. It lathered up well and my hair was definitely clean after use.
I couldn't say that it repaired any of the damage to my hair, but it did significantly reduce the breakage I was seeing.
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Scotch Essentials Easy Fix Button
When I heard that I was getting to try the new Scotch Essentials line through ChickAdvisor, I was ecstatic. I can't sew. At all. I mean, I can't even sew a button. Can't thread a needle even with a needle threader. I was a little more worried about... +
When I heard that I was getting to try the new Scotch Essentials line through ChickAdvisor, I was ecstatic. I can't sew. At all. I mean, I can't even sew a button. Can't thread a needle even with a needle threader.
I was a little more worried about these than the strips. They seemed more complicated to me. I have a really great unicorn hat I bought last year who lost its eyes and I got these just in time for the colder weather!
My hat now has eyes and no one is the wiser to the fact that they aren't sewn on.
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Scotch Essentials Permanent Hem Bonding Strips
When I heard that I was getting to try the new Scotch Essentials line through ChickAdvisor, I was ecstatic. I can't sew. At all. I mean, I can't even sew a button. Can't thread a needle even with a needle threader. I'm at that awkward height of... +
When I heard that I was getting to try the new Scotch Essentials line through ChickAdvisor, I was ecstatic. I can't sew. At all. I mean, I can't even sew a button. Can't thread a needle even with a needle threader.
I'm at that awkward height of 5'4". So regular are always a bit too long and petite just a bit too short. In the past, I've just always purchased petite pants and worn flats.
These strips are simply amazing! I had five pairs of pants that have been sitting in my drawer for years, and I'm not even exaggerating. I could have gone to a tailor and gotten them tailored, but I knew that could be costly, so I just let them sit in my drawer. (Luckily I don't have moths!)
The strips were pretty easy to apply. I didn't get all fancy with measurements, I simply aligned the strips along the current hem. I found that worked pretty well for me. I did have a bit of trouble with the application on the first pair of pants, which were a slinky jersey fabric, but the dress pants and jeans were super easy.
You need to be really careful when applying the strips because it is easy to pull them apart incorrectly which causes them to stick to your skin and bunch up a bit.
I waited to post my review because I was really skeptical about them surviving the wash, but they got through two washings with no problems.
These will definitely be a staple in our house from now on!
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Scotch Essentials Adjustable Hem Tape
When I heard that I was getting to try the new Scotch Essentials line through ChickAdvisor, I was ecstatic. I can't sew. At all. I mean, I can't even sew a button. Can't thread a needle even with a needle threader. I'm at that awkward height of... +
When I heard that I was getting to try the new Scotch Essentials line through ChickAdvisor, I was ecstatic. I can't sew. At all. I mean, I can't even sew a button. Can't thread a needle even with a needle threader.
I'm at that awkward height of 5'4". So regular are always a bit too long and petite just a bit too short. In the past, I've just always purchased petite pants and worn flats.
I love these strips. They aren't just for pants, they work for everything! We used a bunch of them at Halloween to make adjustments to costumes that were bought online and didn't quite fit.
I like the practical application of these. Now I can get a pair of regular pants and wear them with heels, or use the strips to make them more work appropriate for my flats.
They were very easy to apply, though you have to be careful not to accidentally touch your finger, or you'll have sticky residue everywhere.
Will probably purchase again depending on the price.
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Mabel's Labels Back-To-School Label Packs
My little guy and I were so excited to hear we were chosen to receive these free from ChickAdvisor to test out. He sat beside me on the couch and picked out exactly the labels he wanted. He is in a robot phase after Big Hero Six and he was very... +
My little guy and I were so excited to hear we were chosen to receive these free from ChickAdvisor to test out. He sat beside me on the couch and picked out exactly the labels he wanted. He is in a robot phase after Big Hero Six and he was very excited to pick out some robots.
The labels arrived in a very small paper envelope. Luckily they were okay, but the packaging could leave the labels at risk. They were a lot smaller than I was expecting. I liked that there were two metal tags (we put one on his new backpack for school and one on his lunchbox) and a variety of other stickers for his clothing, shoes and personal items.
I can't really rate the staying power yet, as we haven't had a lot of use out of them, but they are very colourful and bright and my son really loves them.
Would I pay $42 for them, next time? I don't think so. It seems to be an awful lot of money to spend for children's labels. They outgrow stuff so quickly that it could get very expensive.
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Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss with SPF 15
My husband actually picked this gloss up for me. He's always buying me little gifts. I loved the colour, it looked good with my skin tone, but I loved the fact that it has sun protection included as well. This is a great product for summer. The only... +
My husband actually picked this gloss up for me. He's always buying me little gifts. I loved the colour, it looked good with my skin tone, but I loved the fact that it has sun protection included as well. This is a great product for summer. The only thing I did not like is that it had a bit of a smell to it, but it was barely noticeable once it was on my lips.
Would definitely buy again!
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Trojan H2O Water-Based Lubricant - Sensitive Touch
I received this product to try through ChickAdvisor. I think my husband was more excited to try this one out than I was! I won't go into detail, but the lubricant did exactly as advertised. I would definitely use it again. I liked that it had a... +
I received this product to try through ChickAdvisor. I think my husband was more excited to try this one out than I was! I won't go into detail, but the lubricant did exactly as advertised. I would definitely use it again. I liked that it had a fresh scent. I also liked that it didn't irritate my skin. I have very sensitive skin and some products can cause me to break out into a rash which can be very uncomfortable.
Another great thing was that we didn't need to use a lot. Other lubricants we've used, it seems like you have to use half a bottle to get the desired effect. I was surprised to note that my husband used barely any of the bottle we received.
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Polysporin® Cold Sore Healing Patch
Great product. Finally there is something to conceal the 'ugly' phase of the cold sore. As for the reported problems with covering it further with makeup, just don't. It's virtually invisible on your skin and you simply don't need to. I have... +
Great product. Finally there is something to conceal the 'ugly' phase of the cold sore. As for the reported problems with covering it further with makeup, just don't. It's virtually invisible on your skin and you simply don't need to.
I have struggled with cold sores my entire life, its frustrating. I can sometimes go months without them and then I will get 4 or so in a row. I have found these patches work wonders, but only if you modify the instructions a little bit..
First, I never put them on while the sore is still a blister like the instructions recommend. I think the sore needs to breathe too much at this point and covering it just makes it spread or become more irritated. Instead I use Zilacton when I first feel the tingling and while its a blister (Zilacton kills the blister fast, it only takes a day or so)
Then I use the patch, but only while I'm out during the day. I take it off at night so that it can breathe similar to wearing a bandaid. I also use less of them this way and its more cost efficient.
They clear up to a tiny mark in 3 days doing this without the painful cracking. The patch can be totally invisible on the skin, and it hides the mark really well. There isn't any need to wear make on top the patch hides the sore so well.
Removing them has never been an issue for me, I just make kissy faces while gently pulling the skin around it taught, and it always seems to just lift right off painlessly for me. No bleeding lips like I have read..
My only gripe is, on occasion I stretch one side of the patch while applying and it appears wrinkled on my skin and they are too expensive to remove without using.
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