klo8
Member Since: April 9, 2018Reviews
PAW Patrol 5-Inch Mini Plush Pup
This seems like a gift someone absentmindedly purchases at the airport gift shop on the way home from a business trip for their child. There are so many cooler and interesting toys offered these days that stationary figures are too boring for kids... +
This seems like a gift someone absentmindedly purchases at the airport gift shop on the way home from a business trip for their child. There are so many cooler and interesting toys offered these days that stationary figures are too boring for kids. At least this is a plush so they can snuggle with them and it is unlikely to cause any physical harm or a choking hazard. Paw Patrol is a big deal right now but not the only interest so I think this toy will be lost and forgotten in the piles soon. -
Gabby’s Dollhouse Friendship Pack with Gabby Girl
Unless your child is already obsessed with Gabby (which mine is not - and doesn't know anything about her) then it's just a figurine. In a world where there is so much technology and fun toys for kids to play with, this figure requires a lot of... +
Unless your child is already obsessed with Gabby (which mine is not - and doesn't know anything about her) then it's just a figurine. In a world where there is so much technology and fun toys for kids to play with, this figure requires a lot of imagination or creativity in order to have a good time. Children will be easily bored with this unless they have a strong proclivity to Gabby. -
OXY Deep Pore Cleansing Acne Pads
Received this through XY Stuff and I've been occasionally using them with my boyfriend as the primary user. He has hormonal acne so there are flare ups when he gets stressed. The pads are sufficiently soaked with the Oxy liquid but it feels rough... +
Received this through XY Stuff and I've been occasionally using them with my boyfriend as the primary user. He has hormonal acne so there are flare ups when he gets stressed. The pads are sufficiently soaked with the Oxy liquid but it feels rough and scratchy against the skin. It takes a while for the product to dry off the face and when the pads are near the eyes, you can feel the sting of chemicals. I like that you can see the dirt and any impurities on the pad after you wipe your face, even after washing but we generally use these pads for a quick and convenient wipe like after getting home from cycling or walking outside. You get a great quantity in the container and I think it's great to be able to use as they're fairly portable and so convenient when you are lazy and don't want to do a full deep clean face wash. -
OXY Volcanic Ash Acne Scrub
Face wash has a funky smell of artificial blue raspberry like a blue freezie or popsicle which explains why the product package is blue. Not a huge fan of the clip art volcano packaging. My skin felt refreshed and not dry after exfoliating but it... +
Face wash has a funky smell of artificial blue raspberry like a blue freezie or popsicle which explains why the product package is blue. Not a huge fan of the clip art volcano packaging. My skin felt refreshed and not dry after exfoliating but it felt good to moisturize after. There is a tingly sensation if you leave it on your face for a while. Because of the product design and scent, I wouldn't expect any mature adult to purchase this product. -
PAW Patrol, Chase RC Movie Motorcycle
Should be used on hard surface floor. Turning is almost impossible on carpet but it can still go forward and back. It is surprisingly fast moving but with the size of the wheels, I thought it would be able to handle more terrain. I like that it is... +
Should be used on hard surface floor. Turning is almost impossible on carpet but it can still go forward and back. It is surprisingly fast moving but with the size of the wheels, I thought it would be able to handle more terrain. I like that it is very stable and has no issues staying in an upright position. I think that all the stabilizing parts that stick out to the sides of the toy could scuff walls with bad driving which is highly likely. This toy requires 4 AA and 2 AAA batteries and requires a tiny screwdriver to open and access the compartment. The battery compartment slides out completely from underneath the centre of the vehicle.
I don't think it's very easy to steer, seeing as this is for children over 3+ and I am an adult. I am used to the Playstation remote controllers with 360 degree rotation but the forward/backward and left/right controls are independent of each other. The toy is rear-wheel drive and the back wheel is controlled by the forward/backward (left yellow) toggle on the controller. The right yellow toggle on the controller moves the front wheel left and right. I found it struggled to respond to turning smoothly; there was a slight delay before the toy would turn in the chosen direction or it prefers to be stopped with no other actions to turn the wheel. The front wheel automatically defaults to the straight position if you let go or aren't forcing the toggle to a left or right direction.
I think it's a good toy for paw patrol fans but there are better remote controlled vehicles.
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ATTITUDE Super Leaves Plastic-Free Natural Deodorant, Orange Leaves
First impressions: beautiful packaging and lovely orange citrus scent. I would think people need to ensure to keep the product in a dry cool place. I could see the paper packaging getting easily deformed if it comes into contact with moisture... +
First impressions: beautiful packaging and lovely orange citrus scent.
I would think people need to ensure to keep the product in a dry cool place. I could see the paper packaging getting easily deformed if it comes into contact with moisture.
To use the product, you put up the centre of the cylinder from the bottom like a push pop. It's quite solid, like the texture of a bar of soap, so you have to rub it around against your skin to warm it up for a bit. Due to the push pop nature, the edges of the cylinder of deodorant bunches up into a lip and the product comes off into chunks.
The application feels a little dry and chalky.
You also can't apply with a lot of effort or you'll push the product back down into the cylinder.
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Garnier Green Labs Brightening Pinea-C 3-in-1 Serum Cream SPF 30
The cream has a thicker consistency but doesn't feel heavy on the face, but you can tell their is a barrier layer. The white cream has a slightly fruity (pineapple) scent and very slight hint of sunscreen. This literally has all skincare products... +
The cream has a thicker consistency but doesn't feel heavy on the face, but you can tell their is a barrier layer. The white cream has a slightly fruity (pineapple) scent and very slight hint of sunscreen.
This literally has all skincare products required in one cream.
The top dispenser has a twist to open or close and push down to receive a dime-sized amount of product.
I like how it feels on my skin, that it includes sunscreen, has vitamin C, incorporates a serum, and is also vegan. I'm excited to see how it holds up in the summer heat.
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Mist Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
The spray sunscreen has a high SPF of 50 which I think is important for the skin on your face since that's what everybody has to look at. The spritz yields an even, light spray - probably 3 spritzes for the entire face and using your fingers to... +
The spray sunscreen has a high SPF of 50 which I think is important for the skin on your face since that's what everybody has to look at.
The spritz yields an even, light spray - probably 3 spritzes for the entire face and using your fingers to spread it around evenly. Or maybe hold it further away from your face to spritz and no need to touch your face with your hands. It seemed to dry fairly quickly on the face but I think it could easily become oily on my combination skin, especially in the hot sweaty summer heat. There are no white marks which I think is one of the annoyances of applying sunscreen, in addition to missing spots.
It has a classic sunscreen scent - nothing special and pretty forgettable.
The packaging is also recognizably classic Neutrogena.
The sunscreen claims to be water and sweat resistant for 40 minutes - it's winter time and I am not going outside to get sweaty so can't really test this out and I'd rather not just spray it to throw water on my face.
It doesn't say that it is non-comedogenic so I guess this may clog the pores which is less than ideal for the skin. However, it is oxybenzone free - don't know what that is and not sure that it is important but it may be the next ingredient we'll see that everybody emphasizes it is "free" of.
I can't wait to use this in the summertime to really use it properly with the heat and the sun.
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Neutrogena® All-in-One Make-up Removing Cleansing Wipes Singles Fragrance Free
First impression "The tiny individually wrapped makeup remover wipes are so ridiculously cute and are the most perfect travel-sized item to bring on trips." They're like the size of a fat square gummy candy. I want to know how many come in a... +
First impression "The tiny individually wrapped makeup remover wipes are so ridiculously cute and are the most perfect travel-sized item to bring on trips." They're like the size of a fat square gummy candy.
I want to know how many come in a pack and how much it costs because I assume they would cost more due to being individually packaged. I can't see any situation where I would purchase these individually wrapped makeup removing wipes and I'm struggling to figure out who and what situation this product is marketed for. If I go for a night out, I'm either going home to my normally packaged makeup wipes, staying with a friend who would generally provide some kind of makeup remover, or sleeping over somewhere with my full makeup on (if it is unplanned) and then going home to cleanse myself.
If I'm going to bring wipes on a trip, I would bring my pack of makeup wipes that are quite flat and don't take up much space in my purse or suitcase. I guess it needs to be specified that I am someone who always carries a large purse so I can ensure I always have room to throw purchases and/or snacks into. I am always fully stocked and prepared for all occasions. So I could assume that these tiny individually wrapped wipes are made for people who carry tiny purses (which seem to be hip right now). I think the package is too bulky to fit into a wristlet coin purse - maybe suitable for a clutch, depending on its width.
These are so cute and I think they would be great little items as stocking stuffers but after assessing, the individually wrapped wipes are wasteful and impractical. I'm sure there is a specific type of person these are ideal for and I would want to try to persuade them to change their ways to reduce the packaging waste and cost.
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Mott's Clamato Reserve
My first observation when I took my first sip was that I wasn't expecting it to be so thin and liquidy. I would prefer a slightly thicker consistency since adding vodka to it will thin it out even more. There are tiny unexpected chunks of something... +
My first observation when I took my first sip was that I wasn't expecting it to be so thin and liquidy. I would prefer a slightly thicker consistency since adding vodka to it will thin it out even more. There are tiny unexpected chunks of something but it wasn't negative, I just expected it to be smooth.
I can't handle very much spice so I usually request only one shake of tabasco or none when I order a caesar at a bar/restaurant. I was hesitant because of the jalapeno but caesars are not a gulping drink so the amount of spice in each sip is just perfect for me. It is a smaller bottle than the other Clamato offerings for the same price, but I assume it is because of no MSG or artificial flavours which is appreciated.
I didn't have any fun accoutrements to make a photogenic caesar (not even any rim) but I think this would be a very quick and easy product to have on hand for drink preparations. Other Clamato's require adding other flavours to get the desired beverage but I enjoy this mix just as it is. I'm sure caesar snobs would still add their special touches but this Mott's Clamato Reserve is adequate to use without tinkering. Just add vodka and it's ready!
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