pillgirlrn
Member Since: April 16, 2017Reviews
Tom’s of Maine Luminous White Toothpaste Clean Mint
I wanted a gentle mint toothpaste that would be just as effective as a regular one and I found it! It tastes great - all of Tom’s toothpastes do - and what led me to them was I have an extremely sensitive mouth, virtually all toothpastes make my... +
I wanted a gentle mint toothpaste that would be just as effective as a regular one and I found it! It tastes great - all of Tom’s toothpastes do - and what led me to them was I have an extremely sensitive mouth, virtually all toothpastes make my mouth feel like it’s on fire. But Tom’s doesn’t bother me at all. Finally no more kids toothpaste (though they do make them)! This gentle flavoured toothpaste is free of artificial colours, flavours, fragrances, sweeteners, animal products, additives and preservatives. Tom’s products are healthy not just for the body but for the environment: all their ingredients come from recyclable and/or renewable natural plant-based resources. And they’re not tested on animals. This whitening toothpaste has fluoride which I prefer but they also make a fluoride-free version (Simply White Fluoride-Free Plus Toothpaste in Peppermint). They make a Spearmint variety of this type as well. It has a bit of an ultra-fine sandy texture that’s mildly abrasive so it really cleans your teeth but it lathers very well and isn’t chalky so it’s not bothersome at all. It’s great tasting and leaves your mouth feeling fresh, yet it’s mild enough that you could drink something immediately afterwards and it wouldn’t taste bad. I was looking for a mild-tasting toothpaste and finding one that was both natural and effective was a huge added bonus! I haven’t one negative thing to say about this product. It is marginally more expensive than regular toothpaste but well worth it, especially considering all the benefits it carries! -
Tom’s of Maine Luminous White Toothpaste Spearmint
I wanted a gentle spearmint-flavoured (my favourite flavour) toothpaste that would be just as effective as a regular one and I found it! It tastes great - all of Tom’s toothpastes do - and what led me to them was I have an extremely sensitive... +
I wanted a gentle spearmint-flavoured (my favourite flavour) toothpaste that would be just as effective as a regular one and I found it! It tastes great - all of Tom’s toothpastes do - and what led me to them was I have an extremely sensitive mouth, virtually all toothpastes make my mouth feel like it’s on fire. But Tom’s doesn’t bother me at all. Finally no more kids toothpaste (though they do make them), I finally got the spearmint I’ve been longing for! This gentle flavoured toothpaste is free of artificial colours, flavours, fragrances, sweeteners, animal products, additives and preservatives. Tom’s products are healthy not just for the body but for the environment: all their ingredients come from recyclable and/or renewable natural plant-based resources. And they’re not tested on animals. This whitening toothpaste has fluoride which I prefer but they also make a fluoride-free version (Simply White Fluoride-Free Plus Toothpaste in Peppermint). It has a bit of an ultra-fine sandy texture that’s mildly abrasive so it really cleans your teeth but it lathers very well and isn’t chalky so it’s not bothersome at all. It’s great tasting and leaves your mouth feeling fresh, yet it’s mild enough that you could drink something immediately afterwards and it wouldn’t taste bad. I was looking for a mild-tasting toothpaste and finding one that was both natural and effective was a huge added bonus! I haven’t one negative thing to say about this product. It is marginally more expensive than regular toothpaste but well worth it, especially considering all the benefits it carries! -
Tom’s of Maine Maximum Strength Sensitive Toohpaste Soothing Mint
This gentle mint flavoured toothpaste is free of artificial colours, flavours, fragrances, sweeteners, animal products, additives and preservatives. Tom’s products are healthy not just for the body but for the environment: all their ingredients... +
This gentle mint flavoured toothpaste is free of artificial colours, flavours, fragrances, sweeteners, animal products, additives and preservatives. Tom’s products are healthy not just for the body but for the environment: all their ingredients come from recyclable and/or renewable natural plant-based resources. And they’re not tested on animals. Many of their toothpastes are fluoride-free but I like this one because I’m prone to cavities. It has a bit of an ultra fine sandy texture that’s mildly abrasive so it really cleans your teeth but it lathers very well and isn’t chalky so it’s not bothersome at all. It tastes great - all of their toothpastes do - and what led me to Tom’s was I have an extremely sensitive mouth, virtually all toothpastes make my mouth feel like it’s on fire. But Tom’s doesn’t bother me at all. Finally no more kids toothpaste (though they do make it), I can finally enjoy mint! I have sensitive teeth as well, I’ve used Sensodyne in the past and this proved to be just as effective. It’s great tasting and leaves my mouth feeling fresh, yet it’s mild enough that I could drink something immediately afterwards and it wouldn’t taste bad. I haven’t one negative thing to say about this product. It is marginally more expensive than regular toothpaste but well worth it, especially considering all the benefits it carries! -
Schwarzkopf Root Retoucher - Dark Brown
I tried the dark brown and was skeptical that it would do as promised, that is, colour my roots without being noticeable - I didn’t see how it was possible to match it up with my hair colour but sure enough you couldn’t tell! Moreover, I had a... +
I tried the dark brown and was skeptical that it would do as promised, that is, colour my roots without being noticeable - I didn’t see how it was possible to match it up with my hair colour but sure enough you couldn’t tell! Moreover, I had a friend of mine try it who also colours her hair dark brown. She dyes it a different shade of brown than mine yet it wasn’t noticeable in her hair either! Absolutely amazing! It sprays on easily & evenly and dries instantly. It lasts all day and doesn’t flake or wear off. It’s matte and the way it coats your hair makes it look natural, as if each hair were brown. Because of the way it sprays on it doesn’t colour your scalp and if you get any on your skin it wipes off easily. This stuff is absolutely fabulous, I have not one negative thing to say about It! -
Aveeno Eczema Care Itch Relief Balm
This cream gets rid of your itch and soothes your skin instantly! Plus its effects lasts for several hours, and then some! It's smooth and silky feeling and an extremely effective moisturizer. It is very thick, like a half-cream, half-balm, and I... +
This cream gets rid of your itch and soothes your skin instantly! Plus its effects lasts for several hours, and then some! It's smooth and silky feeling and an extremely effective moisturizer. It is very thick, like a half-cream, half-balm, and I found it a bit greasy (rather, too heavy?) at first but it isn't too bad and the cream quickly soaks in - for the level of moisturizing and itch relief it provides it's worth the small amount of greasiness/thick coating you experience. It's fabulous as a hand cream as well - it's great on dry, cracked skin because it's completely non-irritating, it moisturizes incredibly deep and it's very long-lasting. It's not only my new go-to as a hand cream but foot cream as well! -
eos Crystal Lip Balm in Hibiscus Peach
What a refreshing change from traditional lip balms! This product is unique, it glides on smoothly and leaves only a THIN layer of product. It feels amazing! And despite how thin it is, it's very effective. It leaves my lips soft and supple and... +
What a refreshing change from traditional lip balms! This product is unique, it glides on smoothly and leaves only a THIN layer of product. It feels amazing! And despite how thin it is, it's very effective. It leaves my lips soft and supple and keeps them moisturized for a good length of time. And the scent/taste is heavenly - addictive, actually! It's reminiscent of candy but it's not too sweet, it's just right. This product is unique and innovative, it's a huge step up from EOS's other lip balms. I've enjoyed their other balms in the past though I've never been a fan of the encasing. Personally I prefer it to be in a tube like traditional "Chapsticks". The casing of this product is different than their traditional ball-style. Between the shape and colour it is more visually appealing but that comes at the expense of functionality: it's missing the have a flat area (where you put your thumb) that's present on the ball-style EOS balms. This casing has nothing on it - it's uniformly smooth and rounded so there's nothing to grasp and it's harder to open/close. I personally find it to be a bit big as well. But although it's cumbersomeness aggravates me, the product itself is so good it's worthy of putting up with it. Although effective I never realized how thick and waxy traditional balms were. Runny glosses feel better but aren't effective. This product is a happy medium. It just needs its casing modified. -
Orange Naturals Magpop
I don't know how easy it is to convert pill forms of vitamins into drinks but I think Orange Naturals did a decent job. I tend to be sensitive to artificial flavouring/sweeteners and chewable vitamins, I can immediately sense a chemical taste - and... +
I don't know how easy it is to convert pill forms of vitamins into drinks but I think Orange Naturals did a decent job. I tend to be sensitive to artificial flavouring/sweeteners and chewable vitamins, I can immediately sense a chemical taste - and I was worried this product would do the same. When I first tried it I found the taste to be so-so, so I diluted it a bit which helped. Not too much though as I imagine they make it fizzy in part to mask the vitamin taste, something that can't be avoided I don't think. It would be interesting to see though if they could make drink crystals that tasted identical without inducing the added carbonation, I'd be more apt to try that product because I am not crazy about fizzy drinks. But like I said diluting it helps, especially if you use OJ instead of water.
The other nice thing about eliminating a pill this way is that it helps you to meet your daily fluid intake requirements (i.e. proverbial 8 glasses of water/day) without really realizing it.
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Dyson V6 Slim Stick Vacuum
Very lightweight yet intense sucking power. I love how it lays flat and you can vacuum right under couches etc. The attachments that come with it are a nice bonus feature. The wall mount is superior to other stock vacs that just sit in a stand. My... +
Very lightweight yet intense sucking power. I love how it lays flat and you can vacuum right under couches etc. The attachments that come with it are a nice bonus feature. The wall mount is superior to other stock vacs that just sit in a stand. My only complaint is you have to press the power button the entire time you're vacuuming, an actual on/off switch would have been nice... -
Le Petit Marseillais Extra Gentle Shower Crème in Orange Blossom
I read that this product was made with orange blossoms hand-picked in the Mediterranean. I always dismiss such product claims as smart marketing tactics. But for the first time in my life I actually believe it and can envision it! This body wash... +
I read that this product was made with orange blossoms hand-picked in the Mediterranean. I always dismiss such product claims as smart marketing tactics. But for the first time in my life I actually believe it and can envision it! This body wash smells EXACTLY as it does in the orchards/villas I've stayed at in Italy. Every time I shower I am transported back there so I'm in sheer bliss! Although I'm sold on the smell alone, it has other merits as well: it's creamy, lathers well and leaves my skin feeling soft and well moisturized. My only complaint is minor and has nothing to do with the product, rather, the flimsy lid: it needs to be thicker/sturdier, I can tell by the time I get towards the end of the bottle, it will tear/become unhinged. But the product itself, I have NO complaints! -
PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Lemon Poppy Seed
This is the first reduced sugar product I've ever tasted in my life without a chemical aftertaste (normally I can taste sucralose). I cannot believe these are reduced sugar! What an excellent alternative to a regular full carb bar, this is a... +
This is the first reduced sugar product I've ever tasted in my life without a chemical aftertaste (normally I can taste sucralose). I cannot believe these are reduced sugar! What an excellent alternative to a regular full carb bar, this is a definite workout staple. The flavour is great, somehow they managed to cut the calories without sacrificing taste! I recommend keeping them in the fridge though because the coating melts readily, which is pretty much the only downside to this product. Also it's a little pricey (as are all protein bars in general) but I'm hoping the $/bar will lower a bit when bought in a box of several. -
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