getupkid144
Member Since: June 6, 2016Reviews
Hero Mighty Patch Original
I’ve been interested in trying out pimple patches for some time now – I kept hearing about how they were miracle workers for treating and minimizing pimples overnight. This pack of Mighty Patches from Hero Cosmetics comes with 36 patches. I was... +
I’ve been interested in trying out pimple patches for some time now – I kept hearing about how they were miracle workers for treating and minimizing pimples overnight. This pack of Mighty Patches from Hero Cosmetics comes with 36 patches. I was a little disappointed to see that they were all the same size. I know that other brands provide a variety of diameters (sort of like a bandage variety pack), to cover anything from tiny to large pimples. Hero’s variation is more of a one-size-fits-all, which I suppose is more versatile versus running out of a certain size when using different brands. In terms of ingredients, these are very simple – all they contain is hydrocolloid. The idea is that it helps draw out the “gunk” in your pimples and bring it to the surface of your skin, eventually just being adhered to the patch itself. I will say that the package itself notes that it work bests on whiteheads, but I ignored that disclaimer for the first few tries. In the end, it’s true – this is best used on ordinary pimples, once they’ve come to a head. I didn’t find that they did a thing on pimples caused by hormones/cystic pimples, until I finally worked those to a head. When using them on the “right” kind of pimples, it’s amazing to see these patches at work. They turn cloudy overnight and by the time you remove them, you can see the “gunk” collected on the inside (much like those nose pore strips that used to be very popular – there's something satisfying about seeing all the gross stuff exit your skin!). I also find that these are inoffensive enough that you can get away with wearing the odd one during the day, depending on the location on your face and where you’re going/getting up to. I had a pimple on the underside of my skin and this patch become so difficult to see that even I had forgotten it was on. -
Sambucol Powdered Drink Immunity Cold & Flu Relief + Vitamin C
My ritual every time I get home after a plane ride is to take a hot shower, wash my hair, and knock back as many immune supplements as I can find. I usually use fizzy immunity-boosting tablets, but was eager to try this new powdered pouch from... +
My ritual every time I get home after a plane ride is to take a hot shower, wash my hair, and knock back as many immune supplements as I can find. I usually use fizzy immunity-boosting tablets, but was eager to try this new powdered pouch from Sambucol. The powder itself dissolved very evenly and quickly in a glass of water. There was no clumping and nothing was left undissolved or settled at the bottom of my glass. The taste was great – while I don’t know if I’d be able to say it was elderberry per se, it was enjoyable and fruity. Each pouch contains 500mg of Vitamin C, which is way more than the daily recommended value (but no harm at all in taking that much), and 164mg of Black Elderberry extract, which is supposed to be loaded with antioxidants. It’s difficult to say just how much this truly “boosted” my immunity, but at least as a placebo, it does the trick. It’s worth noting that despite such a long plane ride with a number of other passengers who were clearly very ill, neither one of us caught any cold, flu, or COVID. However, it would have been nice to see some other ingredients included, perhaps zinc and magnesium, as some other brands do include more.
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Tag Someone Who Card Game
This game quickly became one of our go-tos whenever we’re hosting small groups of friends or visiting for an evening or weekend away. I really appreciate how simple and straight-forward the game play is. This isn’t one where you’ll fuss around... +
This game quickly became one of our go-tos whenever we’re hosting small groups of friends or visiting for an evening or weekend away. I really appreciate how simple and straight-forward the game play is. This isn’t one where you’ll fuss around with instructions and rules, meanwhile everyone’s falling asleep by the time the game actually starts. It’s also incredibly fast. Basically you pull a meme card and everyone “tags” the person who they believe best fits the card. Once a player has been the tagged “winner” of 5 meme cards, the game wraps up. This is definitely a fun game to play with a group of people that you know very well and after a few rounds of drinks. I also think it would make a great gift for the game-lovers in anyone’s life, given how easy it is to pick up and play (i.e. no skills required) and just how presentable and compact the game itself is. -
PADERNO Professional Montgomery Fully Forged Carving Knife, 10-in
We do a lot of cooking and entertaining in our household, so we're always looking for tools to help make the process smoother and easier. This carving knife is definitely a must-have. At 10 inches, it's ideal for cutting large roasts and the like... +
We do a lot of cooking and entertaining in our household, so we're always looking for tools to help make the process smoother and easier. This carving knife is definitely a must-have. At 10 inches, it's ideal for cutting large roasts and the like with extreme precision. It's forged from a single piece of quality German steel and has a nice heft to it - just enough to give you better grip and control, but not overly so to make it difficult to use. The only downside is finding a spot to store it, as it's too longer for any conventional knife block. Other than that, it's easy to use and clean and I expect that it will last a good long while. -
Grown Alchemist Hand Cream: Vanilla, Orange Peel
This is my new go-to brand for quality hand creams. The consistency of the cream was thick and emollient, but quickly absorbed into my hands without being greasy whatsoever. My hands felt immediate relief and retained moisture throughout the day... +
This is my new go-to brand for quality hand creams. The consistency of the cream was thick and emollient, but quickly absorbed into my hands without being greasy whatsoever. My hands felt immediate relief and retained moisture throughout the day. The scent is very true to description - a marriage of vanilla and orange peel, which is delicious and the perfect warm and cozy scent for the colder months. I really appreciate the fact that it's 100% natural, EWG-verified as toxic-free, manufactured in Australia, and contains a number of natural botanical extracts in the form of camellia seed oil, aloe extract, orange peel oil, sea buckthorn fruit oil, rosehip fruit oil, and more. This hand cream packs a lot of punch and carries all the aforementioned bonus features that its competitors lack, making it well worth the price tag. Also, just a little goes a long way so this will last for some time.
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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Grown Alchemist Hand Wash: Sweet Orange, Cedarwood, Sage
This hand soap is a beautiful piece for any bathroom. The scent is best suited for those who like more botanical, woodsy, or herbal scents. The strongest note is by far the cedarwood, followed by the sage, and with only a hint of the sweet orange... +
This hand soap is a beautiful piece for any bathroom. The scent is best suited for those who like more botanical, woodsy, or herbal scents. The strongest note is by far the cedarwood, followed by the sage, and with only a hint of the sweet orange poking through. After using it consistently for a week, my hands felt soft and moisturized, rather than dried out as with other hand soaps I've used in the past (particularly problematic during cold and dry weather). This was gentle enough that no matter how many times I washed my hands in one day, they didn't show any signs of irritation. It also contains a number of naturally-derived botanical oils, which is fantastic. The only downside is given the price point, I'm a bit disappointed in the use of a plastic bottle. Glass would have been much more luxe and really completed the picture.
- Product received for free from Butterly.com in exchange for an honest review.
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For Living Customizable Office Chair
This chair is a game-changer. I didn't expect to find the ideal office chair from Canadian Tire, but here we are! The look of the chair is sleek and stylish, all while being incredibly functional and ergonomic. The ability to customize the features... +
This chair is a game-changer. I didn't expect to find the ideal office chair from Canadian Tire, but here we are! The look of the chair is sleek and stylish, all while being incredibly functional and ergonomic. The ability to customize the features of the chair is unlike any other I've had before - not only can you adjust the chair height, but also the height of the built-in lumbar support, the angle and sliding location of the armrests. The mesh material also means that it won't absorb spills and stains in quite the same way as other fabrics. The wheels are very smooth and glide across my hardwood floor, and the swivel ability is smooth and effortless. I'm so glad to have tried out this chair - it truly has made my home office much more comfortable and my body is thankful for the more ergonomic setup. -
Vida by PADERNO USB Rechargeable Kitchen Scale, 11-lb
We had previously been using a regular, battery-operated kitchen scale. We always had to remove one of the batteries before storing it away as it would often turn on accidentally and drain the batteries, leaving us scrambling when it was time to... +
We had previously been using a regular, battery-operated kitchen scale. We always had to remove one of the batteries before storing it away as it would often turn on accidentally and drain the batteries, leaving us scrambling when it was time to actually use the scale. This rechargeable scale was a huge game-changer. It's easy to charge using the included USB cord (we've installed a combination electrical plug/USB combo outlet in our kitchen) and will tell you when it's low on battery and in need of a top-up. The weighing platform is stainless steel. Although it's billed as fingerprint-resistant, I did find that other splashes and even miniscule dirt/grime did show on it quite easily. However, it's very easy to wipe down with a wet cloth. In terms of operation, the tare and unit buttons are very straight-forward; there's an auto-shutoff feature to preserve battery; and the LCD screen is very crisp and brightly illuminated. All around, I'm very happy with this scale and can't see myself going back to a regular battery-operated one ever again.
I #gotitfree in exchange for my honest review.
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NOMA Advanced Custom Lights C9 LED 100
If you're looking for a one-stop solution to holiday lighting, this string set is the way to go. This comes as a huge spool containing 111 feet of string and it can accommodate a total wattage of 120W across 100 bulbs. Considering that each 25 bulb... +
If you're looking for a one-stop solution to holiday lighting, this string set is the way to go. This comes as a huge spool containing 111 feet of string and it can accommodate a total wattage of 120W across 100 bulbs. Considering that each 25 bulb set from this same line takes a total of 1.2W, you don't even have to thikn twice about capacity, since this has more than enough. The wire is made of a very heavy-duty and thick PVC gauge and is a dark green, which matches all the other hardware accessories in the line. With the 100 bulb sockets you can customize which colours you want each individual light to be - no more all-white or all-coloured strings. You can run a length of this along your roof and have it be entirely white bulbs and then run it down to your next storey and use only coloured bulbs. This truly is an elegant solution for lighting your house in the most customizable way. It also comes with the same constant-lit technology as the other products in the same line - if one bulb burns out, no more scouring the entire line to find which one it was. The remainder of the string will continue to be lit! -
NOMA Advanced Custom Male Plugs 10
These are a handy little tool to have available if you're connecting a number of different strings. These allow you to customize the ends of your lighting and switch them from a female to male plug instead. They work by digging little metal incisors... +
These are a handy little tool to have available if you're connecting a number of different strings. These allow you to customize the ends of your lighting and switch them from a female to male plug instead. They work by digging little metal incisors into the wire, making it really easy to swap out a female end to a male. The only tricky bit is removing the end cap, which slides right off but is a bit tough to get going at first. I do wish these had been sold separately in bulk so you could select exactly how many you need, as the average person is unlikely to need 10 of them. -
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