satojoko
Member Since: April 14, 2010Reviews
Garnier Nutrisse Nourishing Colour Cream Hair Color
Thanks to Garnier and ChickAdvisor for the opportunity to try out this hair color. I've not had very much success as of late with any color. I've tried L'oreal (no staying power and quite expensive for home color), Kelly Van Goh (... +
Thanks to Garnier and ChickAdvisor for the opportunity to try out this hair color.
I've not had very much success as of late with any color. I've tried L'oreal (no staying power and quite expensive for home color), Kelly Van Goh ( outrageously expensive for home color and took more an hour to partially cover my greys - 'impossible' according to Kelly Van Goh when she emailed a response to my complaints), Clairol Perfect 10 (perfect my ass, and it ain't no 10 minutes, doesn't cover even my few gray hairs after 30 minutes), etc. All big fat flops in one way or another. As much as I really wanted to be a part of this product review, I still had that feeling of dread.........oh god........I have to color my mop again.........gah.........not looking forward to it.......etc etc. So I put it off to a few days. Surprisingly, once I buckled down and did it, I found that Garnier was the best of the bunch that I've tried in the past year, not to mention one of the most affordable, hassle free alternative to going to the salon and using other brands of home coloring kits.
The packaging looked much the same to me when compared to other Garnier products. The signature green going on with a bit more yellow and usual graphics it seemed. But this was the least of my concerns. My main concerns were: is it going to be easy to use? how long will it have to stay in my hair? will there be enough to cover all of my hair? will it stink to high hell? will it stain my scalp/hair line (I chose a brown shade)? will it sting my eyes? will it wind up fading after a couple of washes? will the conditioner be of good quality? will my hair be dry and frizzy afterward? On most points of concern, I was extremely happy with the results. I am *rarely* happy with home color, so this is a huge thing for me!
The directions were very easy to follow and straight forward. I was also happy to find not just a packet of conditioner in the box, but a tube which is good for several maintenance applications. That's always important to me, and most home hair color brands I've tried only provide a stingy packet. Good beginning :-)
I was still doubtful, though :-) Would there be enough product to cover all of my mop? It's past my shoulders. While dividing my hair into 4 sections, I decided to let the mixture sit after giving it a good shake. It did expand in the bottle, almost filling it to the top, so the solution did wind up being enough product to completely cover my hair without it drying out. We started with my roots as my hair had been previously processed.
My husband always helps me with my hair coloring as I'm in a wheelchair and it can sometimes make things difficult to do my hair on my own. We both found the product easy to apply and that it spread well through the hair. He did the back of my head and I did the top. The nice thing was that the color didn't drip anywhere or make a big mess. Different from my other coloring experiences with the above mentioned products. He usually dreads helping me with it because it makes such a massive mess. Not this time! After we got it through my roots, we let it sit approximately 10 minutes - as recommended - then applied the rest through to my ends, massaged it around a bit, piled it up on my head and waited an additional 25 minutes. This was a little longer in total than recommended, but my previous coloring experiences made me somewhat worried that the stated time wouldn't be long enough.
Once the processing time was up, I wet it just a bit and massaged it around like a shampoo and then rinsed. It was relatively easy to wash out and there weren't any fumes going up my nose and in my eyes from the sink. So far so good. Still nervous as to the finished color and condition of my hair. But very nice to see that my scalp and hair line weren't stained! Yes!
I used about a fifth or 6th of the tube of the provided conditioner, and was still worried my hair would be dry and frizzy, so added some of my regular Ojon deep conditioning treatment as well. I actually let this mixture sit in my hair for 30 minutes, just to be sure, and then rinsed with tepid water. My hair felt great.......but I was still apprehensive........what was my final color going to look like?? haha :-)
I sprayed my Ojon revitalizing mist on my towel dried hair and combed it through, waited 10 minutes, then blow dried. Wow! Every single grey covered, the EXACT color as stated I would get on the box............and my hair felt spectacular! Absolutely shocking. I wasn't expecting anything great, just typical results. What a nice surprise for a change! Really, really nice color. Deep, different tones of brown throughout, my hair was soft to the touch and had real body! My husband really liked it, which is saying something as I can rarely get a solid opinion out of him :-)
So how was the staying power going to be then? That was my next worry. The next day I checked my color in natural daylight and sunlight. A nice deep brown in regular light and brown with slight reddish highlights in the sun. And it was still so soft and super manageable. I was impressed, to say the least!
It's been approximately a week now and I have washed/conditioned my hair three times using my Ojon products and the Garnier conditioner. It's my normal habit to NOT wash my hair every day when it's colored or chemically processed in any way. The Ojon hair care line is sulfate free, so I really thought that would make a difference as to how well the color 'stuck'. That being said, my color has faded a little bit after 3 washes, which is disappointing, but not as much as with previous hair colors. It still has a very nice, natural tone to it and everything looks like natural hair would, from my roots to my tips. No helmet head for me this time around! And this is the first time in a year that I've really LOVED the results I've gotten from a home color product. That's saying something!
It will be very interesting to see how much staying power the color has next time around using the full line of Garnier products after processing. I'm hoping it will really preserve the tone and the richness of the results.
So far so good! Am looking forward to using the product again :-) Thanks once again to ChickAdvisor and Garnier!
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bareMinerals Original Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF15
Ladies, for those of you having an allergic reaction to this - or any mineral foundation and other types of these products - it's due to the synthetic ingredient bismuth oxychloride (lab created). It's used to impart that characteristic... +
Ladies, for those of you having an allergic reaction to this - or any mineral foundation and other types of these products - it's due to the synthetic ingredient bismuth oxychloride (lab created). It's used to impart that characteristic 'glow' that we all love. But there are far better ingredients which can be used for this, including but not limited to - mica, boron nitride, etc. The Bare Escentuals line has A LOT of bismuth oxychloride in their entire line, including the eye shadows. It's a very common allergen which makes many women break out in hives, irritated bumps, skin rash, eczema, acne, weepy pussy patches, itchy and watery - swollen - eyes, etc. Lots of sexy reactions to it :-) There's nothing wrong with you. The problem is the sub standard, toxic product. Some other lines which has this harmful chemical in them are Skinn and MAC's mineral foundation. Lots of it. And yes, I've tested them both. Many other lines use it as well. Always check all of your makeup for this ingredient! An allergy to it isn't rare. It's extremely common.
This brand may be popular and well known, but it's some of the worst out there. For better quality, cheaper products, try Silk Naturals Minerals. They're at http://www.silknaturals.com OR Adorned With Grace Minerals at http://www.adornedwithgrace.com I've tested both of these brands as well, along with many others, and can vouch for the fact that they are not irritating. My skin is fairly sensitive to bad products.
The quality of the aforementioned products is far higher, their prices are relatively inexpensive with great coverage (Silk Naturals has 3 types of coverage with silk powder in them - Original, Medium and Heavy), AWG has 2 types of coverage, they are made in small batches by hand.........and your skin will thank you for it. :-) Some of the BEST mineral foundation out there, especially in the low price range. Low price yes. Low quality, no. A higher ticket price doesn't ever guarantee quality.
Another offender, believe it or not, is retinyl palmitate. Commonly irritates skin. Yes, I know it's vitamin A. But vitamin A can be brutal on skin. Be careful, ladies :-) READ YOUR LABELS! :-)
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Biore Purify Steam Activated Deep Cleanser
I got a sample of this in the mail. I didn't try it at the time, but my husband did, and he said he liked it. Keep in mind he was using it at the sink, not in the shower. And has NOT YET used it in the shower, for the love of god haha... +
I got a sample of this in the mail. I didn't try it at the time, but my husband did, and he said he liked it. Keep in mind he was using it at the sink, not in the shower. And has NOT YET used it in the shower, for the love of god haha :-)
Considering I pay $25 (or $35 for 2!!) for a massive 250ml bottle of top quality facial cleanser that's loaded with glycolic and salicylic acid and lasts me MONTHS, this stuff is a complete shaft job. $10 for this tiny bottle?? Hell no. Unfortunately, my husband did like it, so I bit the bullet and bought the full size of the product. But only because it had a $3 coupon hanging off the bottle haha :-) I'd rather he use my cleanser as it does far better things for his skin and is QUALITY. Very few men know good skin care products when they see or experience them.
There are FAR superior cleansers to this which are not just stinking 'tingly' (big honking deal), but exfoliating, skin renewing and anti-aging. Such as my personal cleanser. For that reason, I give this a big fat thumbs down. Especially after trying it! KRAP with a capital K. It cleans your face. So what? So does a bar of lye soap. There is nothing I hate worse than companies that hype up their mediocre products. It really fries me. 'Steam activated'?? Could that steam be coming from the big pile of poo we would call BS?? Maybe?? I wanna see RESULTS. Especially for this price! As a woman, I'm tired of getting screwed top dollar for rubbish products. That is one SMALL bottle for one LARGE price.
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got2b 2 Sexy Voluptuous Volume Hair Spray
I'm a real hair spray hater, even though I need to use the stuff. Firstly, I hate the smell of hair sprays. Revolting. Secondly, I detest having crusty hair. Thirdly, I abhor choking on the damn fumes. Lastly, I hate hate hate having my scalp... +
I'm a real hair spray hater, even though I need to use the stuff. Firstly, I hate the smell of hair sprays. Revolting. Secondly, I detest having crusty hair. Thirdly, I abhor choking on the damn fumes. Lastly, I hate hate hate having my scalp feel all gunked up.
This hair spray really surprised me. It stood out on the shelf due to the package coloring and its size. The name was utterly ridiculous, though, and nearly prevented me from buying it. I mean, come on.............Got 2 B Sexy? Oh hell no, I do NOT want THAT riding down they conveyor belt for everybody to see. I don't know what possessed me to buy it anyways, but I'm glad I did.
I've never had a problem with this spray. A little goes a long way and it doesn't make me smell putrid, as so many other hair sprays do. It also washes out completely with one shampoo, unlike man other sprays. I use it for hold as well as styling.
Overall, well worth the few dollars it costs.
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Pantene Pro-V Red Expressions
I bought this shampoo and conditioner, but for blond hair, when I had colored it blond. Firstly, I had a problem swallowing the price for a Pantene product. But I bit the bullet anyways, and took it home. I noticed right after the first wash and... +
I bought this shampoo and conditioner, but for blond hair, when I had colored it blond.
Firstly, I had a problem swallowing the price for a Pantene product. But I bit the bullet anyways, and took it home.
I noticed right after the first wash and condition that this product does absolutely NOTHING for blond hair. Keep in mind, I bought the products for BLOND hair, not red. The more I used it, the more it washed my color out. Seriously disappointed in this product.
All I can say is, if you're trying to preserve your blond hair color, this is NOT the product for you. It may work on red hair, but it did NOT work for me. Mine is still sitting here, months after I went and colored my hair brown, and going back next week. I don't have the receipt, but I don't care. I'm not getting stuck with yet another dud product.
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Breyers Smooth & Dreamy Frozen Dessert
I just recently received my produc coupon (a few days ago) and scoop - that was a nice surprise - for this Breyer's ice cream, so I've only had the opportunity to actually eat it once before reviewing it. Firstly, I must say that I NEVER... +
I just recently received my produc coupon (a few days ago) and scoop - that was a nice surprise - for this Breyer's ice cream, so I've only had the opportunity to actually eat it once before reviewing it.
Firstly, I must say that I NEVER buy low fat products. The flavor is always lacking, anything with dairy in it tastes watery and these products are just, overall, yucky! I'm also a very strict believer that our bodies need fat to live. You'd die without it, quite literally.
When I realized that this was low fat ice cream, I wasn't exactly chomping at the bit to sit down to a bowl of it. I really had to push myself. In addition, my local store (Walmart) had very few flavors. I believe they carried chocolate and vanilla. Which was disappointing. So I dutifully picked out my carton of chocolate and trudged home with it and stuck it in the freezer. REALLY was NOT looking forward to having to eat this!
As far as packaging goes, it's a good thing that '1/2 the fat' isn't prominently displayed. For me, anyways. If I wasn't picking this up for a product review, there's no way I would buy one that screams 'I'm low fat'. Ever. The colors of the packaging are really nice, and the graphics are pleasant. Sitting amongst all the ice cream choices in the supermarket freezer, it looks pretty good. The price? A tad steep, a couple of dollars more expensive than other brands (at least), I have to say. I mean, it IS ice cream. Not a staple in anybody's diet, really. The carton itself opened very easily and the lid popped back on securely with no problems. I also liked that the tub wasn't plastic, but made out of paper products. In addition, because of the shape of the tub, it easily fit into my freezer, which is one of those lower drawer freezers in a new stainless steel fridge. I was worried about having to squish it in to my already overcrowded bin. It ended up not being a problem because of the shape, thankfully.
Surprisingly, when I actually talked myself into scarfing some of it back, I found this ice cream to be very smooth and not a typically low fat tasting product. It actually IS creamy. And it actually DOES taste like it's got some fat in it. The chocolate flavor is also very pronounced and tastes like true chocolate. Which was another surprise.
The product scooped very easily and the carton was FULL to the top, but I noticed right away that it began to melt on contact with the bowl. Like immediately. That I didn't like. I prefer a harder ice cream. but with a smooth, creamy taste. And I like eating it, as opposed to drinking it. With the first mouthful, it seemed quite a bit too sweet for me. Maybe that's the company's way of making up for the low fat flavor? I don't know. Nonetheless, too sweet. I wasn't able to finish my 2 scoops. I do make my own ice cream at home, and prefer the way I make it, with far less sugar. It also seemed to have the tiniest bit of a sandy or gritty texture. It's just barely there, but it's there. Anybody else notice this?
Would I but this again? I don't think so. Between the price and the fact that it's extremely sweet, I can't say I'd find eating this product very enjoyable. Other brands are far cheaper and my home made just tastes better. But, again, for a low fat ice cream, it's pretty impressive. Especially since the list of ingredients doesn't seem to include any extra chemicals to make it taste good.
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Tide To Go Instant Stain Remover
Considering the price of this product for the amount you get - squat - I definitely wouldn't make a habit out of buying it. It's basically what seems to be a bleach pen. Big deal. And not very good bleach, at that. If you like wearing white... +
Considering the price of this product for the amount you get - squat - I definitely wouldn't make a habit out of buying it. It's basically what seems to be a bleach pen. Big deal. And not very good bleach, at that. If you like wearing white pants - your prerogative - this would come in handy. But expect it to last one or maybe 2 uses if you're lucky. I happened to have one in my bag while having lunch at a cafe with my mother. She ordered lasagna and, of course, WAS wearing white pants, as well as a white shirt. We were sitting outside at a sidewalk table and a gust of wind came up and blew her fork which was on top of her napkin, up into her shirt and then it dropped into her lap. What are the chances this would happen? Only when you're decked out in white from head to toe hahaha :-)
Anyways, she was busy a-cursing when I whipped this puppy out, which I had bought about 30 minutes before we met for lunch. I started dabbing it on the tomato sauce stains. And dabbing and rubbing. And rubbing and rubbing. Holy crap, I emptied nearly the whole thing on just one small stain! And of course she was complaining that a wet, stinky spot had soaked right through onto her skin. Did it get it out? Mostly, but after she washed the pants later that night, she showed me that it left a yellowish stain behind. Sexy. Yellow stains on white pants. The one on her shirt really stained because there wasn't enough product left to get it out. Good thinking, Proctor and Gamble!
Expensive, not enough product for more than one stain and it leaves marks behind? No thanks. I myself do not wear much white, especially white pants - the horror! - so I can't see as I'd be really needing this product any time this lifetime.
It's a very expensive dud, Tide. Oxyclean works much better. Or carry around a little spray bottle filled with some 20 Mule Team borax dissolved in water in your bag. It's far more effective - gets stains out completely, immediately (including dried on blood and other nastiness) - can be used on colors, whites and anything else you can think of, and is far, far cheaper to use on a regular basis. Which is why your grandmother used it all those years. It's tried and true. Which Tide Stain Stick is not.
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Clean Fresh Laundry
I got this scent at Winners for the whopping sum of $11. Dirt cheap. I had seen it in an advertisement somewhere and wanted to try it. I could literally smell it through the container it was packaged in, those plastic boxes Winners loves to lock... +
I got this scent at Winners for the whopping sum of $11. Dirt cheap. I had seen it in an advertisement somewhere and wanted to try it. I could literally smell it through the container it was packaged in, those plastic boxes Winners loves to lock perfumes in. At the time I bought it, it seemed like a good idea, but once I got it home, I more or less felt that I just wasted $11 plus tax.
It was cheap, so I'm not sorry I bought it, but I really didn't have a 'wow - great scent' reaction to it. Does it smell like clean, fresh laundry? More or less. More like laundry loaded with fabric softener, actually. Bounce, believe it or not. It doesn't smell as complex as the list of scents it boasts. It's just too powdery-Bounce-y smelling for me. I use it once in a while, but I'm more likely to use it for spraying my sheets with it, quite honestly.
Had I paid full price, I would have been extremely unhappy. But for $11, it'll get used up slowly but surely on this and that. Freshen up a shirt here and there, make the sheets smell fresh, spray the inside of the closet. But I don't think I'll be using it as perfume much.
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Vim Cream Cleaner in Lemon Scent
I'm glad I got to test this for the product review club. I'm writing the review sooner than asked simply because I'm completely satisfied with it, and will *definitely* be buying it once this bottle runs out. In the bathroom, I tested... +
I'm glad I got to test this for the product review club. I'm writing the review sooner than asked simply because I'm completely satisfied with it, and will *definitely* be buying it once this bottle runs out.
In the bathroom, I tested it on the toilet, sink and bathtub, along with the counters around the sink which had a few small stains on them
Our sink gets pretty scuzzy, to be honest, which I can't stand. I have been using those disinfectant wipes from Costco (Kirkland) because they were convenient for me being in a wheelchair. I won't be buying the Costco brand any longer, except to clean the bathroom floor (I can't use a mop and pail properly in this contraption and the wipes do the job easily and with no mess). A small squirt of Vim and a wet sponge got the entire sink and the chrome on the faucet completely clean and super shiny. I appreciated the fact that it's virtually non-abrasive, leaving no residue behind on the porcelain or chrome. It rinses completely clean. To rinse the counter top, which is marble, I just rinsed out the sponged and wiped off once. Again, no residue at all.
Next was the toilet. I left it longer than I normally would between cleanings because I wanted to see how well this cleaned it when it got nasty. I gotta admit, it cleaned up extremely well. Not a bit of scuzz to be left anywhere, and the smell was great. Loved it.
Bathtub was next. The tub is hard for me because our bathroom in this brand new apartment building is like a broom closet. Nicely done up with marble, chrome, stone and ceramic tiles, but a broom closet nonetheless! It's hard for me to reach all angles of the tub (my husband usually does it). Again, a brief squirt around the tub and a wet sponge was all it took, no major scrubbing. Which made it much easier and faster for me to clean. No fumes, no harsh smells, no residue, no worry of having loads of toxic stuff left on the surface to stew in when taking a future bath. The tub was shiny, clean and smelled great and the crome was super shiny. When I took a bath after, the tub was scuzz-ring free under the waterline too. So I know the Vim got it all off.
By the time I was done, the entire bathroom looked really good and smelled nice and clean. So I had to try something else haha :-)
There were some scuff marks on the baseboards from my wheelchair which I normally use the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for, so I decided to give the Vim a shot this time. Got the black marks off immediately, and then wiped off and residue (minimal) with one swipe of the clean, damp sponge, and again left everything smelling nice and fresh.
Unfortunately, we own no white shoes or anything of the sort, so we couldn't test it out on that, but I did try it on the bottoms of some pots and pans my husband has a tendency to get marked up haha :-) It actually did not work so well on this job, disappointingly, but I've left it to sit on those stains for a while and will try and scrub it again in about 20 minutes. Sadly, I think about the only thing that's going to get that gunk off is baking soda. Or hydrochloric acid :-)
The washer and dryer also needed a good wipe-down, so tested the Vim there too. No problems, got them nice and clean, again smelling great, and very shiny with no residue.
Overall, I'd say this is definitely a multi use product, with the exception of baked on messes on stainless steel pots and pans.
The other thing I noticed is that it didn't sting my hands or dry out my skin if I didn't use gloves, unlike all the other cleaners I have, and it foams up a bit almost like soap. Quite honestly, my hands normally feel more dry after washing them with just plain liquid soap and water, or washing the dishes with dish soap. That's another plus.
Vim also did not have any fumes or harsh smells, meaning I could easily breathe while cleaning, unlike my other cleaners with which I have to wrap a towel around my mouth and nose to use. A much better alternative that cleaned almost all of the surfaces I used it on very well, and actually left them shining and smelling great. Very fresh!
Compared to my Lysol Bleach Toilet cleaner I normally use, my Mr. Clean MultiSurface Spray and a few others, I much prefer the Vim. To keep most surfaces clean, including the granite kitchen counter tops, all I really need to buy from now on is a bottle of Vim and some Windex for the mirrors and windows.
Considering the price of Vim compared to other products, the amount of product you receive for the money, the great job it does cleaning, and the little bit of product it takes to clean even a scuzzy bathtub up, this is definitely on my next shopping list. I was quite surprised when the bottle arrived as I did not expect it to be all that large. Very good value for the money. Even better with a coupon haha :-)
The only thing the company MUST improve is the bottle top. It's absolutely terrible and ends up being very messy. It needs one of those curved bottle tops (ala Toilet Duck) so you can squeeze it up under the toilet bowl rim and so it doesn't gum up until the flip top cap, making it difficult to close. That is the one and only thing about this really great product which I really really REALLY dislike. But as to the product itself, I can't see how they could improve it, except to maybe make a version with an oxygen type bleaching ingredient for super stained surfaces.
Thanks Chick Advisor and Vim! :-)
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The Body Shop Nutriganics Smoothing Serum
I received my bottle of the Nutraganics Serum less than a week ago, so my review is probably not as complete as I would like it to be. I'll start with the packaging. I agree with other reviewers who said the product does not have enough... +
I received my bottle of the Nutraganics Serum less than a week ago, so my review is probably not as complete as I would like it to be.
I'll start with the packaging. I agree with other reviewers who said the product does not have enough documentation. No insert, very little info on the box, other than the extensive list of ingredients, in several different languages. The Canadian packaging should just have English and French, along with more product rundown. The only thing I was able to find is where it tells you how to apply it. Other than that, they skimped on info. That really should be fixed.
The bottle itself I like. It's solid, the cap snaps on securely - thank god, because they pump is very touchy - and it blocks out light, which compromises a products freshness as well as stability. No need to worry about that with this bottle. I'm not so sure I'd want it banging around in my bag, though. If the cap were to come off, that dispenser pump would be leaking all over the place.
The product itself is very nice. As I've used a great deal of organic and natural products in my lifetime (god, that makes me sound like an ancient cyclops hahaha) and often make my own products at home, as well as having owned a business which manufactured aromatherapy products in the past, I'm pretty picky. I'm extremely picky. If the label says 'organic' or 'natural' it better be. I scrutinize labels very carefully. I'll pay for a product if it's of good quality, although I really think this one should be priced around $19.99 if The Body Shop would like to get this product moving out the doors faster.
I have to be honest. I haven't bought a Body Shop skin care product in many years. I have never been impressed with their products. I won't even buy their soap. People tend to think they're natural, when in fact, they're really not. So I was extremely surprised when I received the product, especially when I read the ingredients. Quite an impressive list. The first thing I noticed is that there was no fragrance added to it, just essential oils. Perfect for me. I really dislike added fragrance in skin care products. 100% unnecessary. It also didn't list any parabens. Really? Surprising. I'm still wondering what they used as a preservative, as well. Even happier to see it includes jojoba oil, not an oil - actually - a wax, which is supposed to normalize sebum production. Meaning less breakouts and skin issues. So far so good.
The fact that it has salicylic acid in it made me happy. That means you're going to get a little bit of skin cell renewal going on. Always a good thing. Rose oil is also very anti-aging, and the essential oils used give the product an extremely fresh, light smell. Litsea Cubeba is one of my favorite essential oils of all time, and I rarely see it in products. It blends very well with the Thyme and Orange oil.
The texture of the serum is beautiful. Light, cooling, refreshing, non sticky, doesn't feel oily. One pump will cover your entire face, but be prepared to use more to do your neck and eyes. All women should be looking after their neck area religiously. As well as their eyes. Interestingly, the product info doesn't say whether or not it's safe for use around the eyes. After reading the ingredients, I was 100% sure it was.
After applying, your skin looks a bit glowy. Not so much oily, just glowy. That's nice, especially seeing as it doesn't include any synthetic optical enhancers in it. I found that since I've been using it, I can go without moisturizer. I tried that a couple of days in a row but returned to using it after that as I'm pretty religious about my skin care. My mineral makeup goes on extremely well after applying this product.
As far as fine lines go, it does keep them looking pretty toned down, especially around my eyes, but I can't say it has done anything completely amazing for any wrinkles, big or small. Keep in mind, I've only been using this for about 6 days. There's also the fact that it doesn't claim to be a wrinkle killer. Just a 'smoothing serum'. Which is fairly vague. I'm a bit confused as to what exactly it's supposed to do.
The only down side to this product is that I notice I'm getting far more pimple than I normally do, especially around my chin, nose and forehead. I'm a tad confused about that, as it is a very good product. The only thing I can really put it down to is the olive oil, which is the first oil on the label. I have never had a problem with jojoba oil in my life and have even used it straight and unrefined on my face as a moisturizer.
I'd definitely recommend this to friends and family, as it's very natural, has many organic ingredients and has a very natural scent. I'm not sure how many would buy it, though due to the cost. I really do think the price should be reduced to just under $20 Canadian. As for sensitivities, I doubt very much that many people, if any, would have an allergic reaction to this. In my experience, if my skin is going to react badly to a product, it will do so within the first 24 to 48 hours. It was fine with this product. So I'm quite confident that people I know would do well with it as well. In addition, although I really like the Smoothing Serum, I'd love to see some lactic acid in it for some extra skin cell renewal/exfoliation, as well as less olive oil and more jojoba oil in it. It could also do with some sea buckthorn oil in place of the olive oil and some antioxidant oils such as black currant, along with a good dose of rose hip oil, and even a bit of castor oil. As I said, it's very good, but could use a little bit of tweaking. Overall, though, I'd say it's pretty durn good :-)
Thanks very much to The Body Shop and Chick Advisor for the opportunity to test and review this product. It has actually renewed my interest in The Body Shop. I'll definitely be stopping by there the next time I'm in the mall and check out what else new is happening. I'd suggest the shop hand out some free samples of this new line to potential buyers to peak people's interest. As I said, had I not had the opportunity to try this for a week before buying, I would have, without a doubt, passed it by. It has definitely made me interested in the other products in the Nutraganics line, which I will more than likely be trying out. Very interested to see what the moisturizer would do for my skin :-)
Thanks again :-)
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