roseofblack25
Member Since: May 7, 2009Reviews
Green Beaver NaturaDri™ Antiperspirant, Fresh Verve
I honestly really wanted to love this product when I received it to try. Unfortunately, I just couldn't get myself to like it no matter how long I stuck with it. The smell is subtle and I actually enjoy the scent, but the deodorant itself doesn't... +
I honestly really wanted to love this product when I received it to try. Unfortunately, I just couldn't get myself to like it no matter how long I stuck with it. The smell is subtle and I actually enjoy the scent, but the deodorant itself doesn't last long enough to provide a full day of protection. I couldn't even go on leisurely walks without smelling like BO and I'm not an overly sweaty person. I highly doubt this would work on anyone that sweats a lot or naturally has a stronger smell. It also leaves white streaks under my armpits when I applied it and the packaging itself would always end up with white clumps of deodorant when I would close it so I was constantly wiping excess product from the lid area. There are many other natural deodorants that work much better than this product unfortunately. -
My Clarins RE-BOOST Refreshing Moisturizing Cream
This face cream actually really surprised me when I received it to try. I loved the subtle rose smell and how moisturizing it was on my skin without making my face look greasy. My only complaint is geared toward the packaging and not really the... +
This face cream actually really surprised me when I received it to try. I loved the subtle rose smell and how moisturizing it was on my skin without making my face look greasy. My only complaint is geared toward the packaging and not really the product itself. The bottle is super hard to get the right amount of product out. I'm not sure if this is just because of the sample size of the bottle or if the full size is similar but this packaging definitely needs a rethink. I've had a couple mornings where the product just wouldn't squeeze out and then once I tried a bit harder it ended up all over the floor and counter. I'm not a fan of wasting products or having to struggle to get them out so just the packaging alone would make me avoid purchasing in the future. -
teapigs Super Fruit Herbal Tea
This tea came in really great recyclable packaging and smelled heavenly. I ended up not being a fan of the fruity tea flavour that I was sent to try. I may try it cold to see if I like the fruit flavour better chilled rather than hot as I tried it... +
This tea came in really great recyclable packaging and smelled heavenly. I ended up not being a fan of the fruity tea flavour that I was sent to try. I may try it cold to see if I like the fruit flavour better chilled rather than hot as I tried it. Based off the quality and packaging of what I received I would definitely look into purchasing other flavours (they have a chilli chai that sounds amazing) from this brand. -
Vileda ProMist MAX Spray Mop
I like this mop for an every day quick clean up. It’s a bit flimsy and feels like the bottle portion may break at any time but overall it gets the job done and is smaller and lighter than a mop. For me that’s a plus as storage space is at a... +
I like this mop for an every day quick clean up. It’s a bit flimsy and feels like the bottle portion may break at any time but overall it gets the job done and is smaller and lighter than a mop. For me that’s a plus as storage space is at a minimum! I’m not sure if this would be great for larger spaces or more heavy duty cleaning but for a quick swipe of the floor it works great. -
PowerBar Plant Protein Cashew, Salted Caramel and Dark Chocolate
This was my favourite bar of the two because I love caramel and that hint of salt. This was a great after workout snack that felt more like a treat. The bar was quite filling on its own so there was no need for any additional snacking after my... +
This was my favourite bar of the two because I love caramel and that hint of salt. This was a great after workout snack that felt more like a treat. The bar was quite filling on its own so there was no need for any additional snacking after my workout. -
PowerBar Plant Protein Almond, Sea Salt and Dark Chocolate
I’m always weary of protein bars as I find they always taste chalky or dry. This bar had a great consistency and great flavour. I kept these bars to enjoy after a workout and one filled me up. It tasted great and felt more like I was eating... +
I’m always weary of protein bars as I find they always taste chalky or dry. This bar had a great consistency and great flavour. I kept these bars to enjoy after a workout and one filled me up. It tasted great and felt more like I was eating dessert than an energy bar. I would highly recommend these bars to anyone. -
PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Lemon Poppy Seed
I received this product to test out as part of ChickAdvisors review program. This was my least favourite of the two. I found it extremely dry and lacking flavour. It made my mouth feel pasty and I thought it had a weird aftertaste that I couldn't... +
I received this product to test out as part of ChickAdvisors review program. This was my least favourite of the two. I found it extremely dry and lacking flavour. It made my mouth feel pasty and I thought it had a weird aftertaste that I couldn't place. I had to drink a ton of water to get through the bar. The only positive was that it was filling. I would not go out of my way to purchase this one again. There are so many better tasting bars out there. -
PowerBar ProteinPlus Reduced Sugar Creamy Chocolate Peanut Butter
I received this product to test out as part of ChickAdvisors review program. This was my favourite power bar of the two. It was like eating a healthier version of a chocolate bar. It was quite heavy and filling as a post workout snack which is what... +
I received this product to test out as part of ChickAdvisors review program. This was my favourite power bar of the two. It was like eating a healthier version of a chocolate bar. It was quite heavy and filling as a post workout snack which is what I look for. I usually make my own protein bars so this was a nice change to try something different. Overall it is something that I would eat again, but I would look to buy in bulk at say Costco to save on the cost a bit as they are a bit on the pricey side when I compare to making my own protein bars at home. They would be great to have on hand for travel so I may purchase them for on the go travel snacks since they travel well. -
Dove Refresh + Care Volume & Fullness Dry Shampoo
I am generally not a huge fan of dry shampoos and I am still waiting for someone to come out with something that doesn't leave white residue and what looks like dandruff once it sticks to your hair oils. This is really no different than any other... +
I am generally not a huge fan of dry shampoos and I am still waiting for someone to come out with something that doesn't leave white residue and what looks like dandruff once it sticks to your hair oils. This is really no different than any other dry shampoo out there. It still comes out with that white chalk look and if I scratch my head at all it looks like I have bad dandruff. It's okay for a quick fix if you are too lazy to wash your hair on the weekend and don't have plans to go out, but it's definitely not something I would put in my hair and go to work or out for long periods. It doesn't leave my hair with any sort of clean feeling. If anything it makes it feel more dirty and weighed down. Could someone please come out with a dry shampoo that doesn't leave white stuff behind and actually makes my hair feel refreshed?
*I received this product to review through Chickadvisor.
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Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Truly Radiant Toothbrush
I had been wanting to try an electric toothbrush for ages but the cost has kept me from actually trying one. This is a reasonably priced alternative to having an electric toothbrush. It cleans well and makes me feel like I'm getting a deeper clean... +
I had been wanting to try an electric toothbrush for ages but the cost has kept me from actually trying one. This is a reasonably priced alternative to having an electric toothbrush. It cleans well and makes me feel like I'm getting a deeper clean compared to a manual toothbrush. I find it a bit too large for my mouth so I don't feel like I'm completely getting all the little hard to reach areas. I have a smaller mouth size so it would be nice if this came in a smaller format.
There are some things worth mentioning that mean I will not want to bother purchasing this brush or the replacement heads. First off it's LOUD! Super loud. My roommate complains about how loud it is as it can literally be heard through closed doors. Second it's quite bulky. It takes batteries which makes it much larger when compared to other chargeable brushes. Of course for the price I can't really expect it to be something I can plug in, but that also means it makes this brush impossible to be portable as it's not convenient to travel with. It's also sometimes hard to get a good hold on it because of the size of the handle. It's also pretty heavy due to the batteries so it would not be the most ideal travel brush.
Overall it was a good low cost electric brush to test out to see if I would ever consider purchasing a rechargeable one in the future. There are just too many issues with it for me to want to continue buying replacement heads and using this one. I'll be investing a bit more money on a good electric brush that is more lightweight, easy to travel with, and that doesn't sound like an airplane taking off when it's on.
*I was provided this free as a test opportunity for chickadvisor
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