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Member Since: January 27, 2010Reviews
PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Lemon Poppy Seed
I love lemon poppy seed and I was really excited to taste the PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Lemon Poppy Seed, however I was really disappointed. While the protein content is decent and there isn't a lot of sugar in the product the flavour is... +
I love lemon poppy seed and I was really excited to taste the PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Lemon Poppy Seed, however I was really disappointed. While the protein content is decent and there isn't a lot of sugar in the product the flavour is unpleasant. The lemon is almost an afterthought and the texture of the bar is very chalky. The bars have the texture of baked goods where the the baking soda hasn't been fully mixed into the batter. The poor texture combined with the flavour would prevent me from purchasing or recommending this product. I received this product free to test for ChickAdvisor. #gotitfree -
PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter
The PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter tastes alright. You definitely get the peanut butter/chocolate taste and there isn't that aftertaste that you often associate with a reduced sugar product. My one drawback is... +
The PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter tastes alright. You definitely get the peanut butter/chocolate taste and there isn't that aftertaste that you often associate with a reduced sugar product. My one drawback is the slightly chalky texture that the bars have, they have the texture of baked goods where the the baking soda hasn't been fully mixed into the batter. This texture would make me hesitate a bit before purchasing again. That being said the protein content is pretty good and the bar filled me up for the afternoon one day when I had forgotten lunch at work, so it does what it is supposed to do. I received this product free to test for ChickAdvisor. #gotitfree -
Arm & Hammer Slide Easy Clean-Up Clumping Litter (Multi-Cat)
I was impressed with the Arm and Hammer Slide Easy Clean-Up Clumping Litter. I have two senior cats and neither one of them was put off by the litter. While the clumps still clung to the sides and bottom of the litter box I found they came off a... +
I was impressed with the Arm and Hammer Slide Easy Clean-Up Clumping Litter. I have two senior cats and neither one of them was put off by the litter. While the clumps still clung to the sides and bottom of the litter box I found they came off a lot easier without a lot of scraping. The clumps also tended to hold together while picking and moving the clumps. On the whole the slide factor works well. The product has a bit more scent to it then I would like, I wish that was a bit more neutral, but on the whole it was good. I will purchase this again. #gotitfree -
NIVEA 2-in-1 Moisturizing Primer Dry to Sensitive Skin
This was great. The moisturizer wasn't heavily scented, it just had a nice light smell, which I like. While it said the cream absorbs instantly, I wouldn't totally agree with the 'instantly' part, but it does absorb super quick. It didn't feel... +
This was great. The moisturizer wasn't heavily scented, it just had a nice light smell, which I like. While it said the cream absorbs instantly, I wouldn't totally agree with the 'instantly' part, but it does absorb super quick. It didn't feel greasy or heavy when it was applied and it did absorb pretty quick. I didn't have any reaction to the cream and didn't have any problems with blackheads forming after use. I will purchase this again. -
Carnation Breakfast Essentials Powder Drink Mix in Chocolate
I received a box of chocolate Carnation Breakfast Essentials to try for ChickAdvisor. The idea is that you can get many of the essential nutrients needed from one packet mixed into a 250 ml glass of milk at Breakfast. While I didn't love the... +
I received a box of chocolate Carnation Breakfast Essentials to try for ChickAdvisor. The idea is that you can get many of the essential nutrients needed from one packet mixed into a 250 ml glass of milk at Breakfast. While I didn't love the product, it isn't bad. It does taste chocolatey, it isn't the best tasting 'chocolate milk' I've ever had, but it also isn't chalky tasting. The biggest issue I had was getting it o dissolve in cold milk. It didn't matter how well I tried to mix, I always had powdery lumps in it. The breakfast essentials are nice in that they provide 60, 90, 35 and 50% of your daily intake of thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, and iron, respectively when mixed into milk; not bad. Carnation is a little sneaky in suggesting that the product provides 50% of your required Calcium and Vitamin D, but on closer inspection you realize that those values come entirely (Vitamin D) or almost entirely (calcium) from the milk and not the Carnation product. Since the product does actually provide you with several nutrients legitimately on its own, I wish Carnation didn't have the 'Calcium/Vitamin D' claim on the front of the box, but that is just me. While there are specific situations where I might want to use the product, in a huge hurry or after getting wisdom teeth out, I doubt I would use it on a regular basis. While I tried the chocolate flavour, they also come in vanilla and strawberry for those of you who would prefer other flavours. -
NIVEA Protect & Care Anti-perspirant/Deodorant
I've been testing the Nivea Protect & Care deodorant for the past week for Chick Advisor and have liked what I've noticed...and not smelled! The Nivea deodorant is competitively priced. The product went on smoothly and didn't leave any noticeable... +
I've been testing the Nivea Protect & Care deodorant for the past week for Chick Advisor and have liked what I've noticed...and not smelled! The Nivea deodorant is competitively priced. The product went on smoothly and didn't leave any noticeable white marks, but that being said I haven't tested the product with the dreaded black dress, only my work clothes! While Nivea claims the deodorant 'cares for delicate underarm skin', I'm not sure if I really noticed any difference in that area compared to other products; that being said it definitely wasn't worse! As for odour protection the product preformed well while I worked outdoors each day. As with many other deodorant products Nivea claims the product works for 48 hours, and again, as with many other similar products I would doubt the validity of that claim unless you were lying on the couch all day! For normal, outdoor work the Nivea deodorant works great and I will purchase it again in the future.
* I received this product free to test, and all the opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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NIVEA Creme Care Facial Cleansing Wipes
I received the Nivea Creme Care facial cleansing wipes to try for Chick Advisor and they work pretty well, the product is just not my favourite. The wipes are easy to use and for the most part the cloth was moist across the length of it, so it... +
I received the Nivea Creme Care facial cleansing wipes to try for Chick Advisor and they work pretty well, the product is just not my favourite. The wipes are easy to use and for the most part the cloth was moist across the length of it, so it presumably had the cleanser along the whole thing. I was able to effectively remove any make-up I was wearing and the product didn't irritate my skin. Additionally the wipes didn't have a super strong scent, although the scent was stronger than some of the other Nivea products I've tried. The issues I have with the product include the waste issue. I really dislike throwing all that excessive waste into landfill, I can't really justify buying something I'm going to use once and toss out. I also don't like the price, why would you pay $8.99 for 25 wipes or in theory 25 face washes? -
NIVEA Creme Care All-in-One Facial Cleansing Lotion
After trying Nivea's Creme Care Alli-in-One Facial Cleansing Lotion I'm impressed. I've never really been one to use creme cleansers since I'm worried that the creme cleanser won't rinse clean, cause breakouts, and feel greasy. Happily, I didn't... +
After trying Nivea's Creme Care Alli-in-One Facial Cleansing Lotion I'm impressed. I've never really been one to use creme cleansers since I'm worried that the creme cleanser won't rinse clean, cause breakouts, and feel greasy. Happily, I didn't have any of these problems with Nivea's creme cleanser. Once you get used to the creamy texture of the product, and consciously not using a lot when cleaning, it gets easier! The cleanser cleans without causing your skin to dry out. After a week I noticed that my skin was noticeably softer; a definite bonus! My face didn't feel greasy after using the product and I was able to easily wash any make-up I was wearing off my face. The other thing I liked was the scent associated with the product. I dislike strong scents, especially near my face and the cleansing creme did not bother me. There was a very light smell but it dissipated quickly. I will be purchasing this cleanser in the future.
*I received this product free for review from Nivea and ChickAdvisor, opinions stated are my own.
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Nivea Creme
The Nivea Creme that I received to try for Chick Advisor worked really well. The creme is quite thick and is meant to help moisturize really dry skin, which it does! When I applied the product to my hands I was surprised to still feel the silky... +
The Nivea Creme that I received to try for Chick Advisor worked really well. The creme is quite thick and is meant to help moisturize really dry skin, which it does! When I applied the product to my hands I was surprised to still feel the silky smoothness from using the product even a day after application. No other moisturizer that I've used has done that. According to Nivea the creme can be used anywhere on the body, including the face. Since the product is so thick I would be a little hesitant about putting it on my face. Nivea creme has a scent, but it is light and not at all obtrusive, which I appreciate. While you don't really need much creme; a little goes a long way, it is a little on the expensive side. The small tin (150 ml) retails for about $8.00, and while the tiny tin looks cute it is challenging to open especially once the outside of the tin becomes slippery with use. Although the tin may be the iconic Nivea look, I would really like if it came in another product container that was easier to open and use. All in all, a product that is well designed to add moisture to your skin. -
NIVEA Essential Lip Balm
Recently I was selected to try the Nivea Essential Lip Balm for Chick Advisor. I have never tried Nivea's lip balm in the past and after using it daily for the past week, I wish I had used it! Nivea's lip balm really moisturizes. I work outdoors... +
Recently I was selected to try the Nivea Essential Lip Balm for Chick Advisor. I have never tried Nivea's lip balm in the past and after using it daily for the past week, I wish I had used it! Nivea's lip balm really moisturizes. I work outdoors and I can't believe the change over the past week. My lips are way less cracked. The product has a very light, minimal smell to it, which I love. It goes on smoothly and doesn't feel heavy or waxy on my lips. The balm tends to stick around for awhile so I'm not constantly reapplying throughout the day, also a plus. The only thing I wish the product contained was some sun protection; the lack of a SPF is disappointing. Aside from that the product is wonderful and really helps dry lips when you put it on before bed! -
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