Elyndelys
Member Since: July 29, 2017Reviews
Lipton Mandarin Orange Green Tea
I'm not the hugest fan when it comes to orange flavoured foods, but I was intrigued none-the-less when I received this for free to test, to see how green tea would taste paired up with orange. I tested them both hot and cold. Brewed hot, there was... +
I'm not the hugest fan when it comes to orange flavoured foods, but I was intrigued none-the-less when I received this for free to test, to see how green tea would taste paired up with orange.
I tested them both hot and cold. Brewed hot, there was very little orange flavour, which was a major let down. If you claim orange bright and bold on the packaging, I'd expect to taste that. It was rather bland and oddly tasted like a basic black tea you can get anywhere that isn't anything special.
Brewed cold, however, is a different ball game. I added some stevia sweetener and it tasted like a pleasant summer drink. Still, the orange flavour was very lacking, but it wasn't bad. I'd assume paired with a real orange slice on the side to squeeze in, this would taste really good and summer-like.
In the end, I didn't think this pairing of orange and green tea was necessary. Pairing a sweet citrus fruit with a bitter plant created a bland concoction.
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Lipton Mint Green Tea
Mint tea and green tea are my staples at home and out and about. You could imagine how excited I was when I was given the chance to try this product for free. I tested both hot and cold, and have to say I prefer the hot version better. Even before... +
Mint tea and green tea are my staples at home and out and about. You could imagine how excited I was when I was given the chance to try this product for free.
I tested both hot and cold, and have to say I prefer the hot version better. Even before pulling out the satchet, there is such a strong mint aroma that made me happy. The mint flavour is not overpowering, but it is strong, which I love. The only time I really tasted the green tea, was at the end of a sip, like an aftertaste. To be honest, I didn't care much for it. To me it ruined that cooling, calming sensation of the mint, nullifying it with the bitterness of the green tea.
I also tried with some stevia sweetener and didn't care much for it. This tea is best consumed hot and without any additives.
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göt2b Creative
Oh boy, okay. I received this product free to test and it came with the recommended lightening product. The problem is, the quantity doesn’t match. I lightened my lower layers because I wanted a two-toned black and blue look. Yeah, I would need... +
Oh boy, okay. I received this product free to test and it came with the recommended lightening product. The problem is, the quantity doesn’t match. I lightened my lower layers because I wanted a two-toned black and blue look. Yeah, I would need two or three boxes of this to cover even that amount of hair. This product doesn’t spread well throughout my hair. It just kind of clings and that’s it. Even the smaller amount of conditioner that comes with this saturates my hair better.
By the way, the conditioner smells so strong it’s like someone dropped a perfume bottle in there. It’s just way too strong.
The instruction insert isn’t designed well at all compared to other hair colour brands/products, and the gloves pictured in the insert aren’t what you get. Instead you get these awkwardly shaped and large plastic bags shaped like hands. I had to toss them and use ones I had at home.
So other than still having so much highlighted spots that didn’t get covered, this turned my hair green. Not like a cool, trendy green, but like a too much chlorine in the pool kinda of green. I had to go out to the store to buy a more reliable colouring product to cover this mess up.
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göt2b Lightened
Hair lighteners fall into two categories: works on pre-coloured hair, or doesn’t. This product falls into the doesn’t category. I haven’t coloured my hair, dark brown, in about 6 months, so it’s been pretty faded out. Other hair lighteners... +
Hair lighteners fall into two categories: works on pre-coloured hair, or doesn’t.
This product falls into the doesn’t category.
I haven’t coloured my hair, dark brown, in about 6 months, so it’s been pretty faded out. Other hair lighteners I’ve used in the past would have no problem getting it to that really ugly bright orange colour, but this product barely lifted anything.
This product was also more grittier and dustier than others I’m used to, so I didn’t really enjoy that.
Application was easy enough, however the gloves that are provided are NOT what is shown on the instruction insert. You get these massive, awkward gloves that fold and trap product in itself, so I had to toss them and use gloves I had at home.
The instruction insert is just a mess. You can’t just quickly glance at it and know what to do. I’ve used many brands of hair dye in my life and they are usually clear, concise, and well organized. This one, I don’t really know what happened.
Overall, I’m glad I received this product for free for review purposes, because I would be so disappointed if I had spent money on it.
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Premier Protein Vanilla Shake
Compared to the chocolate, this one didn't have a gross smell when first opened. The taste though, YUM! It's sweet and resembles something similar to vanilla ice cream. It wasn't bland like other shakes on the shelf are, so it was surprising to see... +
Compared to the chocolate, this one didn't have a gross smell when first opened. The taste though, YUM! It's sweet and resembles something similar to vanilla ice cream. It wasn't bland like other shakes on the shelf are, so it was surprising to see the small amount of sugar used. For someone like me on a ketogenic diet, this is a huge must.
Keeping in mind that I am on a keto diet, consuming protein isn't a problem for me, so I didn't experience much in the ways of effectiveness as say someone who normally doesn't consume a lot of protein. If it was fat instead of protein, then that would be a whole other magical story of goodness.
Out of the two flavors, chocolate and vanilla, this one is definitely my favorite.
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Premier Protein Chocolate Shake
When I first opened it, admittedly it didn't smell too cute, almost like something had gone bad in there. It made me recoil a bit and wondered if I should really drink this. I took the plunge though and went for it and luckily, the smell doesn't... +
When I first opened it, admittedly it didn't smell too cute, almost like something had gone bad in there. It made me recoil a bit and wondered if I should really drink this. I took the plunge though and went for it and luckily, the smell doesn't reflect the taste at all.
There is low sugar in these, which is amazing for someone such as myself who is following a Ketogenic diet, and you can really taste the lack of sugar. It's far from sweet, so there isn't that slight addicting taste that may make you want to grab another and you went from having a snack to have a full course meal of shakes. And unlike other shakes on the market, this one doesn't come with a horrible iron taste. The texture is also smooth and there isn't any graininess.
I didn't notice much change in me after consuming these, but that's most likely due to that I already consume a lot of protein through my diet and this was like that healthy cupcake afterwards: a little happy jolt but not much. Now if they converted the protein amount to fat, then that would be an amazing energy booster.
Out of the two flavors, Chocolate and Vanilla, I'd have to say Vanilla wins my choice as it tastes just a bit better.
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Simple Kind To Skin Moisturizing Facial Wash
Does it clean your face? Yes. Does it moisturizer it as well? Sort of. My regime involves toner after cleansing so the small amount of moisturizing this wash does is gone anyways. What I don't like about this product is the consistency. For me it's... +
Does it clean your face? Yes. Does it moisturizer it as well? Sort of. My regime involves toner after cleansing so the small amount of moisturizing this wash does is gone anyways.
What I don't like about this product is the consistency. For me it's just way too thick. You have to give it that extra vein popping squeeze, and then spend a bit more time getting it into a lather on your face.
I also can't stand the smell. I understand sensitive skin products tend to stay away from scenting their items, but I've come across many other brands that pull it off nicely. This one makes me think of walking into a plastic/wax factory, and that's not a smell I'd look forward to every morning.
Currently I begrudgingly reach for this product, simple because I don't want it to go to waste, but I don't see myself wanting to purchase this again.
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Exact Apricot Scrub
I can't deny that I picked this up simply because it was a large container for so little cost, but thankfully it wasn't a waste of money! I use this product about every three days as my third step. 1. Regular cleanser. 2. Foam cleanser. 3... +
I can't deny that I picked this up simply because it was a large container for so little cost, but thankfully it wasn't a waste of money! I use this product about every three days as my third step. 1. Regular cleanser. 2. Foam cleanser. 3. Exfoliator. I think it's a guilty pleasure feeling that harsh grittiness of the granulated piece on my face as it scratches all my ickiness off. After rinsing it off it leaves behind a satisfying squeaky clean sound on my skin and my face is glowing. I'm pleasantly surprised at how well a store brand skin care product actually turned out. -
Avalon Organics Vitamin C Renewal Balancing Toner
Not good at all! It literally feels like I'm smearing Orange Crush over my face. The smell, though can be a nice orange scent, is way too strong and my face feels so sticky afterwards like actual soda pop dried to my face.
Not good at all! It literally feels like I'm smearing Orange Crush over my face. The smell, though can be a nice orange scent, is way too strong and my face feels so sticky afterwards like actual soda pop dried to my face. -
NIVEA Purifying Toner with Ocean Algae & Hydra IQ
I think I'm becoming a fan of Nivea all of a sudden. Never tried their products until just recently and it's been a positive experience so far. This toner smells really good and afterwards my skin doesn't have that overly tight feeling some toners... +
I think I'm becoming a fan of Nivea all of a sudden. Never tried their products until just recently and it's been a positive experience so far. This toner smells really good and afterwards my skin doesn't have that overly tight feeling some toners do, but it feels stripped enough to feel like a completely fresh palette. I have noticed my skin has cleared up quite a bit. No complaints from me! -
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