curlysue10
Member Since: November 5, 2008Reviews
Bioteem - Skin Health & Immune Support Probiotic Powder Travel Packs
I really love this product, am curious if it comes in other flavours and will definitely repurchase. I am someone with PCOS, IBS, a sensitive stomach and sensitive skin. I work hard to keep the wide variety of digestive issues I face under control... +
I really love this product, am curious if it comes in other flavours and will definitely repurchase.
I am someone with PCOS, IBS, a sensitive stomach and sensitive skin. I work hard to keep the wide variety of digestive issues I face under control with diet and supplements. I see a naturopath and take supplements (mainly to control my hormones) daily. Included in my supplements are a daily probiotic, and a fibre supplement. I don't love taking the fibre (it's so thick and I literally choke it down) but I do love how regular it keeps me, even when I have not been eating especially well.
This Bioteem product fits seamlessly into my daily eating habits and supplement routine. I do not like to take my probiotics on an empty stomach in the morning, which means on busy mornings where I skip breakfast I end up not taking them. This travel pouch of probiotics has actually been the perfect solution for me, because I throw a pouch into my lunch bag and am able to take it with my lunch. This keeps me feeling great at work, when often I struggle with my digestion and energy levels after lunch at work.
I found when I took this on an empty stomach it made me a bit gassy. When I took it with food, I felt much better. I hesitate to throw the word clean around, but it really makes my stomach feel clean. I love that this product also contains collagen, because my skin always looks super hydrated and glowy when I take collagen regularly.
I personally love the strawberry kefir flavour - for my fellow South Asians it's giving lassi. You can mix it with smoothies if you want, but I personally love the flavour and preferred to take it shaken into my water.
Overall, this is an excellent product that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a high impact booster to their health and wellness routine.
- Product gifted by Bioteem.
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L’Occitane - Karité Comfort Ultra Rich Body Cream
I love a good body butter. I am someone who moisturizes meticulously after ever shower and in the winter I generally swap lotion for body butter. This one is super nourishing, non greasy and melts into skin immediately. It does not have a strong... +
I love a good body butter. I am someone who moisturizes meticulously after ever shower and in the winter I generally swap lotion for body butter. This one is super nourishing, non greasy and melts into skin immediately. It does not have a strong scent that lingers, though it does smell like shea butter as you apply. I have been using this for a couple of weeks now and my skin is noticeably nourished, supple and radiant looking. I am grateful to have received it free to review though I would happily pay to repurchase.
- Product gifted by L'Occitane Canada.
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Vida by Paderno Insulated Coffee Tumbler, Bluefin, 23-oz
The grippy bottom on this tumbler is a game changer for me as an extremely clumsy human. This is such a thoughtful feature and really sets this item apart from many others like it. It keeps my coffee hot all morning and is super lightweight... +
The grippy bottom on this tumbler is a game changer for me as an extremely clumsy human. This is such a thoughtful feature and really sets this item apart from many others like it.
It keeps my coffee hot all morning and is super lightweight which I love. It’s easy to clean and the lid is even dishwasher safe. I also love that it is more affordable than many others like it out there. I wish it came in more colours but the options that exist are very chic. Thank you for sending this to me, Canadian Tire and Butterly.
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Swiss Natural Total One® Multi Vitamin and Mineral for Women
I am extremely pro supplements, so I am always excited to try a new one. I am also very prone to UTIs so I was especially happy to see that this product contained cranberry. As someone who takes a variety of naturopathic and other supplements, I... +
I am extremely pro supplements, so I am always excited to try a new one. I am also very prone to UTIs so I was especially happy to see that this product contained cranberry.
As someone who takes a variety of naturopathic and other supplements, I found it a bit tricky to incorporate this one into my daily routine because it says it is supposed to be taken a few hours away from when you've taken other supplements. I have things I take in the morning and at night, so that left taking this at lunch as my only option. I packed it into my lunch box and have been taking it for a few weeks. I found that it was very hard on my stomach, giving me stomach pains almost every time. It does say to take with food, and I do have a sensitive stomach in general so I suspect my lunches were not hearty enough. Because of this I began taking it with my dinner and found this to work much better.
I cannot comment on the long term effects of the supplement yet obviously, but I think it is an excellent choice particularly for people who do not take other supplements yet because the ingredients really do cover a wide range. In other words, I think you would be able to get a lot of value and effectiveness in this one multivitamin versus taking a variety of different ones.
I appreciate the opportunity to try this for free, Swiss Naturals. Thank you!
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CANVAS Arctic Gift Box Decoration with 90 LEDs, 48-in
I have been wanting to add some more decor to my front lawn for a while, and this has been the perfect addition. As an adults only household, we keep our decor pretty minimal. I wanted it to be fun and whimsical but not overly cutesy. These gift... +
I have been wanting to add some more decor to my front lawn for a while, and this has been the perfect addition. As an adults only household, we keep our decor pretty minimal. I wanted it to be fun and whimsical but not overly cutesy. These gift boxes fit that perfectly - they are shimmery/glittery and fun without being over the top. They are red and white, with bright white LED lights. The bright white is actually my only complaint because the rest of my decor is warm, but this is not the fault of the product. I have candy cane stakes going up my walkway and have places these beside them, and it looks great!
The boxes were super straightforward and quick to apply. I would have liked it if the cord was a little bit longer, but this is nothing an extension cord cannot fix. The glitter did get all over the place when I was assembling it so I would probably recommend assembling outside if you can.
Overall, I am super pleased with this product and would definitely buy more such decor in the future. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to try this for free, Canadian Tire!
- Product gifted by Canadian Tire.
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Contigo Streeterville 30 oz. Tumbler
I freaking love this tumbler. It is much lighter than other similar style ones I have tried (worth noting that is it 30 oz so that is part of the reason). The lid closes tightly and does not splash into my bag. The colour is fun and vibrant and it... +
I freaking love this tumbler. It is much lighter than other similar style ones I have tried (worth noting that is it 30 oz so that is part of the reason). The lid closes tightly and does not splash into my bag. The colour is fun and vibrant and it fits nicely into my car cupholder. -
BLUE LIZARD MINERAL SUNSCREEN SENSITIVE SPF50 89ML
I have such mixed feelings about this sunscreen! I used it in multiple ways and liked it in some situations and not in others. I will summarize below: Face - I liked it on my face but only when it is the first sunscreen I apply in the morning... +
I have such mixed feelings about this sunscreen! I used it in multiple ways and liked it in some situations and not in others. I will summarize below:
Face - I liked it on my face but only when it is the first sunscreen I apply in the morning. When I applied over makeup later in the day, I found it was harder to get it to absorb/not leave a white cast and felt greasy and heavy on my skin versus when it was applied first I did not find it greasy or heavy. I do think the white cast goes away after a few moments on my face.
Body - I could NOT make the white cast go away on my legs! I don't know if it's because of the other body lotions and/or oils I had on earlier in the day or what, but it never went away.
The reason I have mixed feelings though is that despite the white cast and greasiness, I can say without a doubt that it is effective! I took it golfing with me on a sunny day with no cloud. I had a different sunscreen applied from when I left home and brought this one to do touch ups. About halfway through my day I noticed my shoulders were getting darker. I applied this and did not get any darker for the rest of my day! Same thing with my legs.
So overall, I like it but don't know if it would be my first choice when reaching for a sunscreen. I was sent this product for free in exchange for my honest review.
- Product gifted by Crown Labs (Canada).
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L’Occitane Almond Shimmering Oil
I have been a fan of the sweet almond line for a long time. The creamy body wash is another favourite item of mine and I LOVE the OG body oil but this one is even better. The body oil itself is as hydrating as the original but the shimmer elevates... +
I have been a fan of the sweet almond line for a long time. The creamy body wash is another favourite item of mine and I LOVE the OG body oil but this one is even better. The body oil itself is as hydrating as the original but the shimmer elevates the glow. It looks sparkly in the bottle but its a very grown up, glow on your skin (as opposed to a very young looking type of body glitter or shimmer). The scent is warm and almondy. It does not linger noticeably all day as a perfume would but the subtle scent does remain enough that you or anyone who gets super close can definitely smell it.
I am very sensitive to overpowering scents and this one passes the headache check for me personally. It looks great, smells great and I feel great in it all day. I would definitely recommend it to a friend.
- Product gifted by L'Occitane Canada.
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Catelli Protein+ Spaghetti Pasta
Spaghetti is not always a well loved noodle in our home, so it takes a really good one to win over the pickier eaters among us. We all really enjoyed this pasta. The cook time is similar to other traditional noodles and it left us feeling full. I... +
Spaghetti is not always a well loved noodle in our home, so it takes a really good one to win over the pickier eaters among us. We all really enjoyed this pasta. The cook time is similar to other traditional noodles and it left us feeling full. I was also really impressed that it did not have an overly delicate texture like some nutrition enhanced pastas sometimes do, nor could you taste the difference.
- Product gifted by Catelli.
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Catelli Protein+ Penne Pasta
Penne alla Vodka is go to recipe in our household for nights when we don't have a lot in the fridge. It comes together easily with items we have in the pantry - the only problem is that it is lacking in nutrition and protein so it is not always the... +
Penne alla Vodka is go to recipe in our household for nights when we don't have a lot in the fridge. It comes together easily with items we have in the pantry - the only problem is that it is lacking in nutrition and protein so it is not always the most filling. This pasta solves that problem because it is packed with protein and also tastes great, leaving us fuller for longer. The texture also tastes just like traditional wheat pastas! We are super happy with this one and I know it is going to become a staple in our pantry.
- Product gifted by Catelli.
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