Darknova501
Member Since: December 11, 2018Reviews
Van Houtte® Brew Over Ice Black Classic
I was selected by Butterly to try out the new Van Houtte Classic Black medium roast Keurig pod for free and here’s what I thought. This was fairly easy to make, insert Keurig pod into machine, throw some ice in a cup and add a splash of milk... +
I was selected by Butterly to try out the new Van Houtte Classic Black medium roast Keurig pod for free and here’s what I thought.
This was fairly easy to make, insert Keurig pod into machine, throw some ice in a cup and add a splash of milk. (Instructions say not to use a glass during the brewing process as it can crack due to the heat) I used a mug and then transferred to a glass.
I used coffee ice cubes and they melted fairly quickly during the brewing process, so I added some regular ice cubes.
Instead of using milk, I opted for oat milk and I didn’t add any sweetener as I wanted to experience the taste as is.
Taste was refreshing and it was not bitter nor sour with a strong coffee flavor.
I like that I don’t need to use another machine to make an iced coffee, I can simply use the Keurig coffee machine and it’s quick to make a glass. Definitely something I will reach for more often in the summer.
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Chapman's Super Premium Plus Cold Brew Coffee
I was selected to try out the new Chapmans super premium plus ice cream in the flavor cold brew coffee for free and it did not disappoint! I love drinking coffee and having the opportunity to try it in ice cream format had me stoked! I don’t... +
I was selected to try out the new Chapmans super premium plus ice cream in the flavor cold brew coffee for free and it did not disappoint! I love drinking coffee and having the opportunity to try it in ice cream format had me stoked!
I don’t think there are many brand that make a good coffee flavored ice cream and the ones that I have tried in the past do not even come close to this one.
Chapmans cold brew coffee is simply delicious. It’s rich & creamy, not too sweet and you do get a taste of coffee that I really enjoyed as it was subtle. I’m sure this will pair really well with chocolate sauce on top!
I paired this with a homemade chocolate chip cookie.
This comes in one size which is 500ml and it’s more than enough to be enjoyed all to yourself or the other option is to share!
This is also peanut & nut free as well as egg free which is perfect for those who are allergic. Ice cream is made with 100% Canadian dairy.
I was curious where the coffee was from, so I looked it up on the Chapman’s website and the coffee is from Birch Bark Coffee Co and it’s an Indigenous owned business located in Ontario. Their coffee is certified organic and SPP fair trade. Also on the website states that a portions of the proceeds of this flavored ice cream will be donated to clean drinking water initiatives for Indigenous homes across Canada.
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Colgate Total Whitening Toothpaste Gel Repair Reverse Refresh
I’ve tested this toothpaste for the past week and it works great. This gives a nice clean & fresh feeling to my mouth/teeth, but I didn’t really notice any big difference to the whitening effect for my teeth but that could also be because I’m... +
I’ve tested this toothpaste for the past week and it works great. This gives a nice clean & fresh feeling to my mouth/teeth, but I didn’t really notice any big difference to the whitening effect for my teeth but that could also be because I’m an avid coffee drinker. -
Clarins Double Serum
The concept for this product that I had received is neat, I received 7 packets which you use one at a time. I prefer to use serums at night and this was fairly easy to use, just fold the packet, squeeze out all the product, mix and apply. To be... +
The concept for this product that I had received is neat, I received 7 packets which you use one at a time. I prefer to use serums at night and this was fairly easy to use, just fold the packet, squeeze out all the product, mix and apply.
To be honest, I really didn't notice much difference to my skin.
Yes, my skin did feel soft and hydrated right after applying the serum, but that's pretty much it.
I did like that there was no scent, if there is, then I could hardly detect one. I did notice that there was a bit of tackiness once the serum was applied all over to my face, but it did go away after a few minutes.
I personally like to test out a product for several weeks before I can decide if it's beneficial for my skin or not.
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Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Facial Cleanser
This is a mild cleanser, it’s very gentle, not harsh at all or cause any irritation. I did 2 pumps and got a good amount of foam, didn’t detect any scent to this, if there is, it’s very subtle because I couldn’t smell anything. I used... +
This is a mild cleanser, it’s very gentle, not harsh at all or cause any irritation. I did 2 pumps and got a good amount of foam, didn’t detect any scent to this, if there is, it’s very subtle because I couldn’t smell anything.
I used this twice a day, once in the morning, to refresh my face and second time at night, to use as a final step making sure any trace of makeup was removed if I had missed any from using the makeup remover wipes.
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FLAWLESS FACIAL HAIR REMOVER, BLUSH
Finishing touch flawless is a compact device designed to remove unwanted facial hair instantly and pain free. This device is nice & sleek, it's small and not too bulky which is perfect and you can take it on the go. Looking at the product, this... +
Finishing touch flawless is a compact device designed to remove unwanted facial hair instantly and pain free.
This device is nice & sleek, it's small and not too bulky which is perfect and you can take it on the go. Looking at the product, this doesn't look like something to remove hair with.
This did come with one AA battery and it took me a few tries trying to pry open the bottom piece of the device to insert the battery. It also comes with a cleaning brush to remove the hair from the interior of the device.
I really like that this has an automatic light which turns at the same time the device is running and it's really helpful especially when you're trying to remove hair from the face and sometimes it's not easy to see the hair.
You need to be gentle when using this this on the skin, there's no need to be rough with it, gently passing over the skin does the job at removing the hair. You can either go in circular motion or one way motion works as well.
I did wipe the device with rubbing alcohol before I used it on my skin that was free of makeup.
It removes hair very easily and there was no redness nor any irritation.
This is a great tool to have on hand at removing peach fuzz!
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Batiste Light Scent Green Tea & Chamomile Dry Shampoo
I received Batiste plant powered dry shampoo in the scent green tea & chamomile 200 ml for free for my honest opinion after testing out the product. I tend to wash my hair everyday.... I know I know, not suppose to, but I just can't help it... +
I received Batiste plant powered dry shampoo in the scent green tea & chamomile 200 ml for free for my honest opinion after testing out the product.
I tend to wash my hair everyday.... I know I know, not suppose to, but I just can't help it.
It's been 1-2 months that I have been trying to wash it less.
I now wash it every other day and receiving this dry shampoo came at the perfect timing, since not only will I be able to give my hair a break from the excessive washing but I can actually test this out on my non 'wash' days.
Batiste dry shampoo is vegan and has a no rinse formula which is perfect to use especially when you're in a hurry, also great to take on the go as you don't need anything else except for a brush, and if you don't have a hair brush, just use your fingers!
I have thick dark brown hair and was a bit worried that using this would leave a white residue but that was not the case.
I followed the instructions which were easy and sprayed this in my slightly greasy roots and brushed my hair afterwards. Doesn’t take long at all to use this!
This does have a strong fragrance, but it's bearable and after a few minutes it goes away.
Overall, this dry shampoo does the job at making my hair look better and not so greasy looking, it doesn't weigh it down either, (I used this once per day, did not use several times throughout the same day) and controlling the excess oil while adding a tiny bit of volume.
I will continue to use this on the days I don't wash my hair, but I am not the type to not wash my hair 5 days straight, I cannot do that.
It's a start for me to go 1 day without washing my hair, max I will do is go 2 days without washing it, so this is a perfect product for me to use on those lazy days when I don’t want to wash my hair.
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COVERGIRL Simply Ageless Lash Plumping Mascara
Great 3 in 1 mascara, with a primer, serum and mascara combined into one. The mascara is in black and it is not waterproof, however there is a waterproof version for this mascara. This claims to instantly plump & volumizes the lashes, and in... +
Great 3 in 1 mascara, with a primer, serum and mascara combined into one.
The mascara is in black and it is not waterproof, however there is a waterproof version for this mascara.
This claims to instantly plump & volumizes the lashes, and in 4 weeks have thicker, longer and stronger lashes, however I cannot confirm that as it has not been 4 weeks that I have been using the mascara.
I love the fact that I don’t need to apply a separate primer before applying this mascara as there is already the added primer in it.
The brush applicator is curved and easy to hold, I applied 2 coats of mascara, which I found was plenty for my lashes, there was no clumping and all my lashes still looked natural and separated.
This did not wear heavy on my lashes and held up very well after several hours.
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L'Oreal Paris Youth Code Skin Strengthening Serum
I used for serum for one half and a half, at nights before applying my moisturizer. Serum has a milky like consistency, it doesn't feel heavy on the skin and I didn't detect and scent and used roughly 4 to 5 drops for the face and neck. It did make... +
I used for serum for one half and a half, at nights before applying my moisturizer. Serum has a milky like consistency, it doesn't feel heavy on the skin and I didn't detect and scent and used roughly 4 to 5 drops for the face and neck. It did make my skin feel a little tacky but it only lasted one minute or so, this could be due to the fact that I used more than the recommend amount of drops as stated on the box which is 2-3 drops.
I liked how this made my skin feel soft and hydrated, there was a glow to my skin using this serum, however I did not really notice any difference to the pores.
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L’Oréal Paris Voluminous Original Mascara
This is a classic mascara that’s buildable and doesn’t clump. I did roughly 3 coats of this mascara and it still looked pretty natural. This is not waterproof, which is not really a big deal for me, I never have any issue with mascara leaking... +
This is a classic mascara that’s buildable and doesn’t clump. I did roughly 3 coats of this mascara and it still looked pretty natural. This is not waterproof, which is not really a big deal for me, I never have any issue with mascara leaking even wearing it for 12+ hours, however it does leak when it rains! -
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