bumble
Member Since: January 27, 2010Reviews
Garnier Whole Blends Argan & Camellia Nourishing Shampoo Bar
Up until I received Garnier's Argan & Camellia Shampoo bar to try, I didn't know it existed, but after using it for week I'm sold. I love this product. First off, the reduction in plastic is perfect, the little cardboard box the bar comes in is... +
Up until I received Garnier's Argan & Camellia Shampoo bar to try, I didn't know it existed, but after using it for week I'm sold. I love this product. First off, the reduction in plastic is perfect, the little cardboard box the bar comes in is easily recycled or you can put it in your drawers as potpourri because the actual box smells amazing too. The shampoo bar looks a little small and slightly unimpressive when you first take it out of the box, but it smells fabulous and really works. The shape of it fits your hand for easy use in the shower and you don't need a lot of the bar shampoo to get a nice lather, and yes the bar lathers as well as bottled shampoo! The shampoo leaves your hair feeling soft and clean. While there a few changes you'll need to make as you transition to bar shampoo, like leaving the bar somewhere in the shower where it stays fairly dry, the reduction in packaging is worth it. It will also be way easier to travel with then with liquid shampoo. I highly recommend this! #gotitfree -
Dove Men+Care Refillable Deodorant Starter Kit, Clean Touch
The idea of reducing packaging is great, however you need something that works well for people to buy it too. I'm hopeful that Dove Men will continue to work on the packaging issues of this product so that it is more functional. As currently... +
The idea of reducing packaging is great, however you need something that works well for people to buy it too. I'm hopeful that Dove Men will continue to work on the packaging issues of this product so that it is more functional. As currently designed the deodorant stick breaks off the base too easily because there is no support for it. While remembering to be gentle and applying it straight up-and-down seems easy enough you only need one rushed morning to forget and have a broken stick that really can't be used. The product is much too expensive for that. The product itself is great, and what I'd expect from Dove Men. The Clean Touch scent is not overpowering and the product provides day long protection with no aluminum. The stainless steel case is sturdy and feels comfortable when you're using it; however the lid won't stay on, it keeps popping up. It is a great start in the effort to reduce. -
Dove Refillable Deodorant Starter Kit, Coconut + Pink Jasmine
I love the concept of this product, a reusable deodorant case made of stainless steel, to reduce packaging and environmental impact. And while I love the concept and will continue to use, there are some growing pains in the design that need to be... +
I love the concept of this product, a reusable deodorant case made of stainless steel, to reduce packaging and environmental impact. And while I love the concept and will continue to use, there are some growing pains in the design that need to be worked out. First you will need to change 'how' you apply the deodorant, there is no support structure for the stick, so it is super easy to break it off. You need to be very conscious of applying it straight up and down, with no sideways pressure to avoid breakage. Then, because you need to be careful not to break it, it comes in a smaller size than normal deodorants, so it is expensive. There is also some confusion if the plastic encasing the deodorant stick is recyclable (no symbol visible on plastic packaging, but outer box says it is) and the outside lid of the stainless steel will not stay closed, it slowly pops open every time, making travel difficult. The deodorant itself is nice, I really like the mild coconut and pink jasmine scent and I'm happy for a product that contains no aluminum. The deodorant also has glycerin in it to help moisturize, which it does, but it also leaves a slightly 'tacky' sensation. Ultimately, I will continue to purchase and use the product, when I have a coupon or it is on sale, because I think we need to cut down on packaging. However, I really hope Dove continues to develop and improve the product so that the cost and functionality is similar to traditionally sold deodorants. -
COVERGIRL Clean Fresh Weightless Water Cream™
Covergirl's Clean Fresh Water cream moisturizer does a nice job moisturizing. The cream is fairly lightweight and doesn't leave a greasy or heavy feeling on your skin. I little of the product goes a long way! The one major drawback is that it is... +
Covergirl's Clean Fresh Water cream moisturizer does a nice job moisturizing. The cream is fairly lightweight and doesn't leave a greasy or heavy feeling on your skin. I little of the product goes a long way! The one major drawback is that it is strongly scented, I really wish it was scent-free. -
Purgrains Santorini Lemon Dill
I received the Purgrains Santorini Lemon Dill to try and I'm glad I did. The flavour is good, not too strong or too mild, with dill being the strongest flavour noticed. The purgrains package cooks quickly in the microwave, so it is a timesaver on... +
I received the Purgrains Santorini Lemon Dill to try and I'm glad I did. The flavour is good, not too strong or too mild, with dill being the strongest flavour noticed. The purgrains package cooks quickly in the microwave, so it is a timesaver on those nights you are rushing. That being said, there isn't a lot of food in the packet. You could reasonably eat the entire packet for a work lunch or it might work as a side for two people for dinner. You would definitely need more than one packet for a family, which makes it a bit expensive. I also found the product a little dry and wished it had more moisture. I liked the addition of the ancient grains, like quinoa though. Depending on a sale price, I would buy this again. -
Bakugan Evo Battle Arena
The battle arena comes with one Bakugan, one character card, two hexagon cards, and one magnetic action card, plus the four plastic quadrants that form the arena. That is it, you can't even play a game with what you get unless you have several extra... +
The battle arena comes with one Bakugan, one character card, two hexagon cards, and one magnetic action card, plus the four plastic quadrants that form the arena. That is it, you can't even play a game with what you get unless you have several extra bakugan's, so from a parent's point of view it is not worth the money or the child's disappointment when they realize they can't play. Then there is a complete lack of useful instructions about how to play (thankfully the internet is slightly more helpful). The little Bakugan dragon is kind of neat looking, but it is super challenging to roll back into a ball. As an adult it took me 4 to 5 trys, my six year old couldn't manage it.
If you were already a hardcore Bakugan gamer you might be pleased with this product, but for children, ease if use, and price find another toy.
-
Kinetic Sand Shimmer Unicorn Kingdom Playset
My daughter was thrilled with the Kinetic Sand Unicorn set. The set comes with a unicorn who can make it's own 'unicorn poop', which provides endless amusement in our home. The kit comes with four packages of coloured sand, white, purple, pink and... +
My daughter was thrilled with the Kinetic Sand Unicorn set. The set comes with a unicorn who can make it's own 'unicorn poop', which provides endless amusement in our home. The kit comes with four packages of coloured sand, white, purple, pink and real...all prime unicorn colours. There are several stamps and molds that kids can use to create a magical scenerio. I like Kinetic sand in general because it allows my kids room to create and because it is easy. It is easy to play and build and it is easy to clean-up. Since you can re-use the sand it provides hours of fun. -
Kraft Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa
Kraft's hazelnut spread is a nice sweet treat that anyone in the family will enjoy. Made without the use of palm oil you can feel good buying it as an occasional family treat, it is a bit too sweet for a regular breakfast food, but is lively as a... +
Kraft's hazelnut spread is a nice sweet treat that anyone in the family will enjoy. Made without the use of palm oil you can feel good buying it as an occasional family treat, it is a bit too sweet for a regular breakfast food, but is lively as a treat. -
Chapman’s Premium Pistachio and Almonds Ice Cream
I'm in heaven! Chapman's Pistachio and Almond ice cream is amazing! From the first bite you get that great pistachio flavour and then you have the texture and crunch from the crushed almonds. The ice cream is what you expect from Chapman's, it is... +
I'm in heaven! Chapman's Pistachio and Almond ice cream is amazing! From the first bite you get that great pistachio flavour and then you have the texture and crunch from the crushed almonds. The ice cream is what you expect from Chapman's, it is made with milk, so it is creamy and tastes like ice cream should. As an added incentive the milk is 100% Canadian-sourced. What's not to love. I have definitely found my new favourite ice cream. Thank you Champman's! -
Degree® Women UltraClear Black + White 72H Antiperspirant Deodorant Dry Spray
Degree's Black + White antiperspirant works as advertised, it keeps dark clothes free of white marks and it does help to minimize yellow stains on lighter coloured clothes. The spray dries fairly quickly after application and the antiperspirant... +
Degree's Black + White antiperspirant works as advertised, it keeps dark clothes free of white marks and it does help to minimize yellow stains on lighter coloured clothes. The spray dries fairly quickly after application and the antiperspirant works well for most indoor tasks. It is the perfect antiperspirant for those nights when you are going out and want to look great, calm, and cool. -
Looking for more?
Check out our other review websites:
