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Tetley Super Herbal Tea IMMUNE - Lemon & Echinacea with Zinc
Now, as much as I enjoy drinking tea and have a vast collection of flavourful options to choose from, not all teas are supposed to be "tasty". When you live in Canada and in a city with four distinct seasons, you're bound to get sick. And if you do... +
Now, as much as I enjoy drinking tea and have a vast collection of flavourful options to choose from, not all teas are supposed to be "tasty". When you live in Canada and in a city with four distinct seasons, you're bound to get sick. And if you do, I bet you have some teas you pretty much only drink when you're sick or to boost your immune system. They may not taste the greatest, but they do the trick!
Now, this Lemon & Echinacea Tea is absolutely one of those teas, it tastes more of echinacea than lemon, with a bit of a ginger on the end. It's very strong, but it definitely helped me kick the worst side effects of a bitter cold to the curb. Getting an extra 20% of my daily zinc from this tea is absolutely wonderful, especially when you're so sick you don't really want to consume much of anything.
I received this product for review from the Product Review Club
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Tetley Super Green ANTIOX Tropical with Vitamin C
When it comes to tea, I'm a frequent drinker and I drink a wide variety, from delicate white tea to strong black tea, to subtle green tea and then some. Flavoured green teas are very tricky because the flavours have to either complement the... +
When it comes to tea, I'm a frequent drinker and I drink a wide variety, from delicate white tea to strong black tea, to subtle green tea and then some. Flavoured green teas are very tricky because the flavours have to either complement the bitterness in the green tea, or overwhelm it with a different flavour. In this instance, they overwhelmed it with tropical flavour. It's not bad per se, but it is rather strong and tasted fake to me, an artificial tropical flavour.
That said, I was very intrigued that 25% of my daily Vitamin C dose was in a simple cup of tea, so I know I'll definitely reach for these tea bags on days when I need that extra hit, but it won't be my first choice in the morning.
I received this product for review from the Product Review Club.
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Tetley Super Green BOOST Berry Burst with Vitamin B6
While I'm a tea aficionado, I'm absolutely not a tea snob. I own expensive pu'erh from China, Oolong from Japan, Bahamian Hibiscus and then some, but I also LOVE a simple peppermint, black tea or chai. So my tea collection is a mix of special... +
While I'm a tea aficionado, I'm absolutely not a tea snob. I own expensive pu'erh from China, Oolong from Japan, Bahamian Hibiscus and then some, but I also LOVE a simple peppermint, black tea or chai. So my tea collection is a mix of special occasion teas, to the ones I drink regularly, and this Tetley offering may just become one of my regulars!
I was curious to try Tetley's Super Boost teas because while I drink tea daily, I don't think about vitamins that I get from it. I usually drink for flavour or caffeine, so to see that 25% of my daily B6 was in one cup? That's not bad! And in a neatly flavoured green tea? Even better!
I really enjoyed the berry flavour in this tea, it worked well with the bitterness you usually get from a green tea, but didn't taste cloying or awkward at all. All in all I was surprised how much I enjoyed this tea and I will definitely go through these quickly.
I received this product for review from the Product Review Club.
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Dr. Belmeur Advanced CICA Recovery Cream
My skin is combination and a few years ago it really started to veer to the dry side in the fall/winter seasons. During the summer I don't usually use cream moisturizers this thick, but I thought I'd take a chance with Dr Belmeur's Cica Recovery... +
My skin is combination and a few years ago it really started to veer to the dry side in the fall/winter seasons. During the summer I don't usually use cream moisturizers this thick, but I thought I'd take a chance with Dr Belmeur's Cica Recovery Cream because I thought the consistency would still lend well to the sweaty summer, and I was right!
This recovery cream is a perfect example of a little goes a long way. While it does come in a jar, it comes with a small scoop so you don't put your fingers in the jar (DON'T DO THAT) and only a small amount is needed to easily cover your face and neck if you prefer. It has a light fragrance that almost reminds me of jasmine, but it's very subtle and fades away quickly. It's not the thickest cream, but it does have a bit of a water-based feeling about it that lets the skin absorb the cream, yet also breathe.
The only thing I don't like about this product is the packaging is large and rather heavy, the lid is a bit oversized and it just feels too large for only 50ml.
I received this product for free from the Chick Advisor Product Review Club.
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Dr. Belmeur Advanced CICA Recovery Serum
When I first started testing Dr Belmeur products, I started with the Cica Recovery Serum because I was most intrigued by the recent information coming out about cica and how it can improve my skin, and this product did not disappoint. I tend to... +
When I first started testing Dr Belmeur products, I started with the Cica Recovery Serum because I was most intrigued by the recent information coming out about cica and how it can improve my skin, and this product did not disappoint.
I tend to like serums that help act as a natural buffer between my skin and anything else I put on top, I found this serum had a smooth consistency that absorbed quickly while mildly hydrating and filling in any lines on my face. It worked well with different moisturizers on top, whether they had SPF or not, and never felt too heavy on my skin.
My skin definitely felt better for using this serum, I'd consider getting it again for sure.
I received this from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club.
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Dr. Belmeur Panthenol Soothing Gel Cream
I'm not a huge fan of gel moisturizers or gel-based creams in general, but when I was given the chance to try the Dr Belmeur Panthenol Soothing Gel Cream I figured it wouldn't hurt to test one again. Unfortunately it still didn't work for me, I... +
I'm not a huge fan of gel moisturizers or gel-based creams in general, but when I was given the chance to try the Dr Belmeur Panthenol Soothing Gel Cream I figured it wouldn't hurt to test one again. Unfortunately it still didn't work for me, I found that it pilled when I used it on top of the Dr Belmeur serum and didn't act as a good base for makeup whatsoever.
Things I did like about the gel cream include the scent, it was very light and while it did have a hint of fragrance it was very delicate and not overwhelming. I also liked that it came in a tube, which makes the product more shelf stable and less likely to get contaminated with any bacteria or germs.
Perhaps this gel cream would work better for people with very dry skin, but not on me.
I received this product for free from the Chick Advisor Product Review Club
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Canada Dry Club Soda - Pomegranate-Cherry
I'm a HUGE carbonated soda fan, whether it's my Hungarian upbringing or my desire to drink 8 cups a day but not have them taste like nothing, I've always got some soda water going. While I have a Soda Stream at home, when I'm on the go I usually... +
I'm a HUGE carbonated soda fan, whether it's my Hungarian upbringing or my desire to drink 8 cups a day but not have them taste like nothing, I've always got some soda water going.
While I have a Soda Stream at home, when I'm on the go I usually grab whatever sparkling water is easiest at the store, and now that I know that this Canada Dry Cherry Pomegranate is available, it's what I'll be reaching for. The cherry isn't too bitter or tart, and the pomegranate adds a bit of a deeper fruit flavour to the mix. It's good on it's own or mixes well if you fancy a cocktail (like I do.) I like this one WAY better than the Lemon version and can totally see myself grabbing a case of these to tide me over throughout the summer. The price is right, the taste is right, and you all need water so drink up.
I received this for free from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club.
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Aveeno Positively Radiant Exfoliating Body Wash
Hello, my name is Danielle, and I'm addicted to body washes. With this dreadful eternal winter, I've found myself jumping in the shower more and more frequently to beat the cold, and also to hydrate my skin because this weather is a doozy! Luckily... +
Hello, my name is Danielle, and I'm addicted to body washes.
With this dreadful eternal winter, I've found myself jumping in the shower more and more frequently to beat the cold, and also to hydrate my skin because this weather is a doozy! Luckily this Aveeno Positively Radiant Body Wash is just the ticket to refresh, invigorate and to help me turn over a new leaf (or skin for that matter).
Formula-wise, I found the body wash had a very refreshing scent that I rather enjoyed that was a bit green and citrusy, while the consistency of the wash was less of a gel body wash and more of a creamier one. The body was included a very gentle exfoliant to help keep my skin fresh and clean and it wasn't too rough or aggressive on my dry skin.
All in all, a good body wash for a good price.
I received this for review for free from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club.
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Aveeno Positively Radiant Body Lotion
I've been an Aveeno fan for a long time, but I have to say I was very impressed with this new line and how it varies just slightly from the regular Aveeno brand. After this AWFULLY dry winter, my skin felt like it had taken a beating. I had more... +
I've been an Aveeno fan for a long time, but I have to say I was very impressed with this new line and how it varies just slightly from the regular Aveeno brand.
After this AWFULLY dry winter, my skin felt like it had taken a beating. I had more dry patches than usual my skin felt drier in general and things were not looking great. But the Aveeno Positively Radiant Body Lotion did an amazing job handling the dry and flaky skin, while also offering a product that absorbs easily and is pretty much non-greasy!
I know some people may be concerned about the fragrance, but as it's a body lotion, I didn't find it off-putting and actually the scent seemed very modern to me, a real improvement over some of Aveeno's other scents which aren't as envigorating or refreshing as this one! I really liked this new scent and how it SMELLED radiant as well as made my skin feel radiant.
For the quality you get, the value is absolutely HERE.
I received this product for free from the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club.
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream
I tried very hard to give this moisturizer a fair shot, but after a week of using it, its just impossible to have this work with my routine and on my skin. I don't have too many steps to my routine, but I do use a serum before moisturizer and this... +
I tried very hard to give this moisturizer a fair shot, but after a week of using it, its just impossible to have this work with my routine and on my skin. I don't have too many steps to my routine, but I do use a serum before moisturizer and this gel cream just DID NOT cooperate. It actually felt painful tingly. I tried forgoing the serum but I noticed the gel cream didn't actually do a good job of hydrating on it's own and the step removed was definitely noticeable.
Then when it came down to the makeup routines, I found this moisturizer, even if left to absorb for 15 minutes, still pilled. With a bb cream, foundation and an oil-based foundation. I tried so many combinations to see if this thing worked, and it just did not cooperate.
No bueno. It's not the worst thing I've tried but I really don't recommend it. My skin hated it.
I received this product for review from the Chickadvisor Product Review Club.
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