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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Cream
I like the texture. It's described on the package as a Gel Cream and it's exactly that - somewhere between being a gel and a cream. It glided across my skin and absorbed evenly and quickly. A little goes a long way and there's a generous amount in... +
I like the texture. It's described on the package as a Gel Cream and it's exactly that - somewhere between being a gel and a cream. It glided across my skin and absorbed evenly and quickly. A little goes a long way and there's a generous amount in the jar. I put it on neck and back of arms too. I'm not sure about the beneficial ingredients - I see there is fragrance. I see it is regular $24, which is reasonable. It's a nice product to include in my daily skin routine. -
Reversa Antioxidant Booster Serum
It was exciting to receive this in the Shop Crawl bag as I had heard good things about it but never tried. The product is lovely. I've just been using it a short time but I feel a difference already. It contains tea tree extract and vitamins. The... +
It was exciting to receive this in the Shop Crawl bag as I had heard good things about it but never tried. The product is lovely. I've just been using it a short time but I feel a difference already. It contains tea tree extract and vitamins. The solution is non-greasy and has a nice feel. Love that the product keeps the red down, as I need that. I like that it says you can use it as a primer to boost your current skin care products - I don't feel that I have to stop using the products I already invested in. -
Mary Kay Foundation Primer
Made my skin feel silky as if it were flawless. Not greasy. Lovely light feel. Great price too.
Made my skin feel silky as if it were flawless. Not greasy. Lovely light feel. Great price too. -
Quaker Harvest Crunch Quinoa Bar
Really satisfying snack, yummy taste.
Really satisfying snack, yummy taste. -
Old El Paso Taco Kits
I have loved Old El Paso products for years. Their tacos have a good crunch, and the seasoning is just right. The kit makes it particularly easy for a last-minute casual get-together.
I have loved Old El Paso products for years. Their tacos have a good crunch, and the seasoning is just right. The kit makes it particularly easy for a last-minute casual get-together. -
Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil
I'm sure this is a nice product, but almost $50 for a little vial is pretty extreme!! I buy pure Argan and absolutely swear by it for so many reasons I'd need a full page to list all of them. The nutritional value of Argan is even higher... +
I'm sure this is a nice product, but almost $50 for a little vial is pretty extreme!! I buy pure Argan and absolutely swear by it for so many reasons I'd need a full page to list all of them. The nutritional value of Argan is even higher than Extra Virgin OO, so cooking with gives you beauty from the inside out. You can apply the pure oil to your hair and face -- lots of people do, and that's been the Moroccan tradition for ages. It has natural anti-aging properties, so, sorry, but in my opinion, turning it into a pricey "cosmetic" is redundant.
One difference between 'cosmetic' and 'pure' oil is that the pure oil has a bit of a nice hazelnut smell, but this dissipates after you apply.
I get a bottle of Alili Morocco's for a cool $20. It's organic.
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Nestlé NOIR Mousse Delicate Dark Chocolate
First, a big thank you to Chick Advisor for including me in the Nestle Mousse Chocolate Review. In an effort to get as much feedback as possible for my review, I enlisted two of my best male chums. I found it interesting that, as I dove into the... +
First, a big thank you to Chick Advisor for including me in the Nestle Mousse Chocolate Review.
In an effort to get as much feedback as possible for my review, I enlisted two of my best male chums. I found it interesting that, as I dove into the chocolate, they were interested in the mechanism of the box (ah, how our brains do differ...). So, let's start with the box itself:
Package design: This is intriguing and unique as far as "drugstore" chocolate goes, and we all liked that it opens sideways. In particular, we liked the handsome black box for the dark chocolate, and we all agreed that this is the one we would give if we were buying to give as a gift.
Tab and Mechanics: This is the only place where we unanimously found a negative. The little gold tab was really hard to deal with. In fact, my manicured fingernails came in handy for digging it out. The boys resorted to using a knife to pry it up. Then, when it came time to seal the box closed (you're supposed to put the tab into a slot) the paper just wasn't strong or thick enough, and it crumpled up (not a good thing). The process was too finicky, and would try the patience of most people, including us. The saving grace was that, since we polished off the chocolates in one go, it wasn't necessary to re-seal the boxes, but in another case, we'd probably close the box with a piece of tape or by putting something heavy on top to keep the lid down.
Grammar: Not sure if anyone else noticed, but the writing on the inside of the box appears to use the semi-colon incorrectly. After the words See, Smell, Hear, Touch, Feel, it seems that there should be a full colon. Colon: used to separate an explanation from the preceding independent clause.
Presentation in box: It's lovely to discover that, inside, it's like a traditional box of chocolates, with a modern twist because the chocolates themselves are a unique and interesting shape. The box would be perfect to pass around the office as a little pick-me-up, with much more share-ability than, say, a chocolate bar.
Okay, now about the chocolate...
Mousse Filling: bubbly, smooth, creamy texture. It's somewhere on the spectrum between chocolate icing and mousse and brownie.
Outer shell: Dark or milk, the contrast between the outer shell and inner mousse was really nice.
Texure: melts in your mouth!!!!! Wonderful texture.
Size: one bite or two, it's all good.
Milk chocolate: we all agreed that this version is verrrrry sweet, not for the faint of heart.
Dark: across the board, we loved this one!! You can really taste the cocoa; a more complex flavour.
Verdict: Hands-down, we love everything about the Dark Chocolate. The box is black and elegant; the gold writing is easy to read against the black background; the dark chocolate flavour is not too sweet. A winner. The milk, while really nice, has a sweetness that verges on cloying.
When Would Buy: In what context would we purchase this product? It would be the perfect anytime-treat to give to a friend who offered us a lift to work or to the co-worker who stayed late to help debug our computer.
Price: The price point is more than for a chocolate bar, yet totally affordable and perfect for an impulse buy when you want "better" than a bar. The elegance of the packaging and font-type is right up there with a nice box of chocolates yet the chocolate quality is more drugstore than boutique, which, when it comes to chocolate, is totally fine.
Would We Purchase: Absolutely!!
This product is that perfect in-between when you want that extra-something, for yourself or for a friend. Definitely recommend it!!
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Nestlé NOIR Mousse Delicate Milk Chocolate
First, a big thank you to Chick Advisor for including me in the Nestle Mousse Chocolate Review. In an effort to get as much feedback as possible for my review, I enlisted two of my best male chums. I found it interesting that, as I dove into the... +
First, a big thank you to Chick Advisor for including me in the Nestle Mousse Chocolate Review.
In an effort to get as much feedback as possible for my review, I enlisted two of my best male chums. I found it interesting that, as I dove into the chocolate, they were interested in the mechanism of the box (ah, how our brains do differ...). So, let's start with the box itself:
Package design: This is intriguing and unique as far as "drugstore" chocolate goes, and we all liked that it opens sideways. In particular, we liked the handsome black box for the dark chocolate, and we all agreed that this is the one we would give if we were buying to give as a gift.
Tab and Mechanics: This is the only place where we unanimously found a negative. The little gold tab was really hard to deal with. In fact, my manicured fingernails came in handy for digging it out. The boys resorted to using a knife to pry it up. Then, when it came time to seal the box closed (you're supposed to put the tab into a slot) the paper just wasn't strong or thick enough, and it crumpled up (not a good thing). The process was too finicky, and would try the patience of most people, including us. The saving grace was that, since we polished off the chocolates in one go, it wasn't necessary to re-seal the boxes, but in another case, we'd probably close the box with a piece of tape or by putting something heavy on top to keep the lid down.
Grammar: Not sure if anyone else noticed, but the writing on the inside of the box appears to use the semi-colon incorrectly. After the words See, Smell, Hear, Touch, Feel, it seems that there should be a full colon. Colon: used to separate an explanation from the preceding independent clause.
Presentation in box: It's lovely to discover that, inside, it's like a traditional box of chocolates, with a modern twist because the chocolates themselves are a unique and interesting shape. The box would be perfect to pass around the office as a little pick-me-up, with much more share-ability than, say, a chocolate bar.
Okay, now about the chocolate...
Mousse Filling: bubbly, smooth, creamy texture. It's somewhere on the spectrum between chocolate icing and mousse and brownie.
Outer shell: Dark or milk, the contrast between the outer shell and inner mousse was really nice.
Texure: melts in your mouth!!!!! Wonderful texture.
Size: one bite or two, it's all good.
Milk chocolate: we all agreed that this version is verrrrry sweet, not for the faint of heart.
Dark: across the board, we loved this one!! You can really taste the cocoa; a more complex flavour.
Verdict: Hands-down, we love everything about the Dark Chocolate. The box is black and elegant; the gold writing is easy to read against the black background; the dark chocolate flavour is not too sweet. A winner. The milk, while really nice, has a sweetness that verges on cloying.
When Would Buy: In what context would we purchase this product? It would be the perfect anytime-treat to give to a friend who offered us a lift to work or to the co-worker who stayed late to help debug our computer.
Price: The price point is more than for a chocolate bar, yet totally affordable and perfect for an impulse buy when you want "better" than a bar. The elegance of the packaging and font-type is right up there with a nice box of chocolates yet the chocolate quality is more drugstore than boutique, which, when it comes to chocolate, is totally fine.
Would We Purchase: Absolutely!!
This product is that perfect in-between when you want that extra-something, for yourself or for a friend. Definitely recommend it!!
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Kinky Boots
Where was I when this movie came out? Solid, and one of those that you could watch with anyone of any age. Highly recommend.
Where was I when this movie came out? Solid, and one of those that you could watch with anyone of any age. Highly recommend. -
Maybelline New York Mineral Power Lipcolor in Plum Wine
I've been looking for a "neutral' colour and I can't believe this was in my swag bag!! I wear lipstick every day, and this daytime neutral shade I think looks nice on me. At night, I topped it with Maybelline Champagne Fizz lip gloss, to... +
I've been looking for a "neutral' colour and I can't believe this was in my swag bag!! I wear lipstick every day, and this daytime neutral shade I think looks nice on me. At night, I topped it with Maybelline Champagne Fizz lip gloss, to zip it up. The lipstick is smooth, feels nice on. The shade might look "boring" in the tube but when you see it one it's a pretty, pinky neutral shade that would flatter many skin tones. I recommend it! -
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