Elyndelys
Member Since: July 29, 2017Reviews
Shu Uemura Ultime8 Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil
I received this product for free for testing purposes. It's a very lightweight cleansing oil, like water, so personally for me it's a bit harder to work with, but again, that's just me. When I tried this, I didn't have a lot of makeup on, but I did... +
I received this product for free for testing purposes. It's a very lightweight cleansing oil, like water, so personally for me it's a bit harder to work with, but again, that's just me. When I tried this, I didn't have a lot of makeup on, but I did see it "melt" when I applied this. It washed off really easily. My face didn't feel any different than if I used an inexpensive drugstore cleanser though.
Here's the clincher. I went in with micellar water on a cotton round afterwards to see if it really cleansed everything.... Nope. Still had makeup and dirt on the round. I prefer my cleansers to take everything off, not feel the need to use more product or buy a second one to take care of what the first one should have done. I don't wear heavy makeup (can't stand the way it feels), so it's disappointing if it couldn't even fully remove a light coverage amount.
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Chapman's Vanilla with a Chocolatey Coating & Almonds No Sugar Added Lactose Free Ice Cream Bars
As someone who has issues with lactose and prefers to avoid sugar, this product seemed to be the perfect fit. Initially it was anyways. The portion size was good, and it tasted good. The usual Chapman creamy taste wasn't there, but I was expecting... +
As someone who has issues with lactose and prefers to avoid sugar, this product seemed to be the perfect fit. Initially it was anyways. The portion size was good, and it tasted good. The usual Chapman creamy taste wasn't there, but I was expecting that since this lactose free. I ended up eating two because I figured, "yes, guilt free! Lactose free!" Well that was a bad idea.
They took away lactose, something that makes people poop their brains out, and added maltitol, which is a sugar alcohol that makes people poop their brains out. Really? Chapman's couldn't go with another sugar like Erythritol? To me, all these are now are constipation relief bars, not actual sweet treats.
Chapman's could have done better with their ingredient choices as removing lactose but adding maltitol is completely counter productive, and left me with a horrible stomach ache, cramps, and a lot less toilet paper than I started my day with.
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Dr. Oetker Momenti Pepperoni Thin Crust Pizza
First off, for such a small sized pizza, it seems silky to have to go through the whole process of getting the oven heated up and waiting for it to cook. This seems like it should be designed for a quick microwave zap. Such a waste of... +
First off, for such a small sized pizza, it seems silky to have to go through the whole process of getting the oven heated up and waiting for it to cook. This seems like it should be designed for a quick microwave zap. Such a waste of electricity.
Taste wise, it's very bland. The toppings are minimal and the dough is quite thick, which THAT is where your calories are coming from. The dough is more like a combination of styrofoam and a biscotti...dry and hard. It really can shred your gums along the edges. As mentioned, the amount of toppings is honestly depressing. I'd rather the dough be much thinner and the amount of cheese and pepperoni where piled on enough to be worth talking about.
I can't recommend this when there are so many frozen pizzas on the market that offer better overall quality for a similar price.
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McCafé® Premium Roast Ground Coffee
My boyfriend and I have coffee together every morning. We always change up the brand/flavour so we don't have a specific favourite. My boyfriend was especially excited to try this one, but it was such a let down. It tasted like an ashtray! Even with... +
My boyfriend and I have coffee together every morning. We always change up the brand/flavour so we don't have a specific favourite. My boyfriend was especially excited to try this one, but it was such a let down. It tasted like an ashtray! Even with cream and sugar it was just so gross. I've always heard good things about McCafe, but we must be the odd balls in the group because we didn't like it at all. We had to give ours away. -
Degree® Women UltraClear Black + White 72H Antiperspirant Deodorant Dry Spray
I received a trial size of this product to test for free. I’ve never used a spray antiperspirant before, so I was intrigued, but after using this, I think my intrigue has left and is never coming back. Yes, it’s claim of not transferring on... +
I received a trial size of this product to test for free.
I’ve never used a spray antiperspirant before, so I was intrigued, but after using this, I think my intrigue has left and is never coming back. Yes, it’s claim of not transferring on clothes is true, which is a huge plus, but it’s not enough for me to switch over.
First, the smell is nice, but way too strong for me, and I didn’t even apply much. It sure is long lasting, because now I feel it irritating my throat and my head is starting to hurt, like gramma sprayed way too much of her musky perfume.
The second thing I’m not too keen on is spraying a highly flammable substance on my skin that includes butane and propane. For me personally, this product is a no.
Oh and for the record, I’m still showing signs of perspiration so it didn’t really ‘anti’ that either.
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AVEENO® Restorative Skin Therapy Repairing Cream
It’s a dry, cracked skin kind of time up here in the cold prairies, and I was hoping this cream would provide good support for my skin. When I first apply it, it goes on smoothly, non greasy, but it doesn’t feel like it penetrates deep enough... +
It’s a dry, cracked skin kind of time up here in the cold prairies, and I was hoping this cream would provide good support for my skin. When I first apply it, it goes on smoothly, non greasy, but it doesn’t feel like it penetrates deep enough into the skin and doesn’t last long. It just kind of feels like there’s a layer of wax on my skin when I go to touch it.
Also, I’m just not a fan of fragrance free lotions, BUT, I understand why they exist.
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Batiste Waterless Cleansing Foam with Hibiscus Root
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes. I’ve never had much luck with these dry shampoo type products. I’m sorry to say but that goes for this one as well. It claims to basically bring some life back into my hair when it is... +
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes.
I’ve never had much luck with these dry shampoo type products. I’m sorry to say but that goes for this one as well. It claims to basically bring some life back into my hair when it is in that less than clean state. I will say it did dry in the 60 seconds in claim, but I feel that’s how long it had any affect on my hair too. I applied it, everything seemed going well, my hair was looking and feeling pretty good, then just deflated back to gross and a last minute ponytail had to be used.
I tried at different levels of dirtiness, but i just didn’t get results. Not sure if it’s something to do with my hair or oils or something, but I can’t recommend something that doesn’t work for me.
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Premier Protein Caramel Shake
Recently I got these in the mail for free. I've used some of this brands products before in the past because unlike other brands, they aren't loaded with sugar. I hate when you want to reach for something quick to satiate the belly but find out its... +
Recently I got these in the mail for free. I've used some of this brands products before in the past because unlike other brands, they aren't loaded with sugar. I hate when you want to reach for something quick to satiate the belly but find out its loaded with sugar. Not good.
These shakes came in chocolate and caramel. The chocolate to me tasted almost like any protein shake, but surprisingly I liked the caramel one a bit better. The flavor masked the protein taste nicely. I’m not the hugest fan of caramel, but it had a sort of ice cream dessert kind of taste which was really nice.
I did feel satisfied afterwards as it held me off for my work shift (in retail, yikes). So all in all, no complaints from me and thumbs up all around.
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Canada Dry Diet Cranberry Ginger Ale
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes. I’ve enjoyed Canada Dry Ginger Ale since I was a kid. Adults would give it to me as a ‘medicine’ to help with my tummy issues, and it always worked. The thing is, I never looked at... +
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes.
I’ve enjoyed Canada Dry Ginger Ale since I was a kid. Adults would give it to me as a ‘medicine’ to help with my tummy issues, and it always worked. The thing is, I never looked at this as a beverage to just enjoy, like other carbonated drinks.
This added cranberry changes that big time! The flavour is just fruity/sweet enough to want to indulge in it will relaxing after work. It also has that wonderful bite that ginger ale should always have. I don’t find it addicting like other sodas, which is a great thing because as always, everything in moderation. The major plus side is that this is free of sugar. Sure aspartame isn’t good either, but I’d rather not have that extra sugar.
I would definitely recommend this to everyone and I plan on buying it again.
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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair® Retinol Oil
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes. This is my first time using a product like this so I was incredibly sceptical. I will point out that I don’t like the applicator but that’s such a minor issue. First off, it works... +
Note: I received this product for free for testing purposes.
This is my first time using a product like this so I was incredibly sceptical. I will point out that I don’t like the applicator but that’s such a minor issue.
First off, it works. Like I saw a huge reduction in the wrinkles on my forehead and my mouth that people started to question my age, thinking I’m 24 when I’m 32. Awesome! Even though it’s a tiny bottle, like most serums and oils, a little goes a long way. It feels really good on my skin, almost like velvet that I feel more confident with showing my bare skin or having it touched.
I really like this stuff and plan to use it regularly from now on.
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