Sherri4g
Member Since: September 4, 2019Reviews
Becel Unsalted Plant-Based Bricks
I am not a stranger to Becel, but this was the first time I tried #BecelPlantBasedBricks or any brick-type butter alternative. My normal usage for butter is in baking and cooking, so I made my family's favorite recipe to see what if any differences... +
I am not a stranger to Becel, but this was the first time I tried #BecelPlantBasedBricks or any brick-type butter alternative. My normal usage for butter is in baking and cooking, so I made my family's favorite recipe to see what if any differences existed: chocolate chip cookies.
I was very pleasantly surprised. Overall I found that the Plant-Based Brick performed very well. It was much easier to bring to a softened state, and extremely easier to beat into sugar by hand. When baking, I only noticed a slight tendency for the cookies to spread a bit more, and I did not need to adjust the temperature or baking time at all. The cookies came out just right. There was a very slight taste difference. I felt the cookies may taste a little saltier (even though I used the unsalted version), the rest of the family didn't really agree but couldn't agree on what the difference might be. Cookies have been consumed just as fast as with the original recipe though!
I will definitely use Plant-Based Bricks again, and recommend them! #ButterLoversLoveIt and I agree!
I #gotitfree as part of a #FamilyRatedClub campaign, but my opinions are my own.
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Green Beaver NaturaDri™ Antiperspirant, Fresh Verve
The Green Beaver Company has a very good reputation for natural deodorants and antiperspirants, and from the Fresh Verve Antiperspirant, I would have to agree with it. A 100% natural antiperspirant, it goes on without feeling sticky or pasty, and I... +
The Green Beaver Company has a very good reputation for natural deodorants and antiperspirants, and from the Fresh Verve Antiperspirant, I would have to agree with it.
A 100% natural antiperspirant, it goes on without feeling sticky or pasty, and I love that there is little to no transfer onto clothes. What little bit did transfer, washed out well. I don't feel like my clothes are in danger of being ruined, which is a very big factor in choosing deodorants or antiperspirants for me.
This being a natural antiperspirant vs deodorant, I was expecting it to be stronger than natural deodorants I have tried in the past, and to actually function as an antiperspirant. For normal every day activities in not super hot weather, it performs this function very well. When it comes to higher level activity or hotter weather, when I was sweating more, it was not as efficient and worked more like a good quality deodorant. As a natural product, that pretty much was in line with my expectations and I am ok with it.
The Fresh Verve scent is very nice. It's light and not overpowering and is a fresh scent that isn't citrusy, but I would still say is bright.
I would definitely repurchase the antiperspirant, and possibly check out a few more scents too for fun!
I #gotitfree as part of the #ChickAdvisorEcoBox , but my opinions are my own.
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Garnier Fructis Hydrating Aloe Treat Shampoo for Dry, Damaged Hair
My thick, curly hair is dry, and the current conditions and lack of a haircut for months to trim the ends has not helped it. It can also a pain and very picky as I have hypothyroidism and PCOS, so some shampoos just react weirdly with my... +
My thick, curly hair is dry, and the current conditions and lack of a haircut for months to trim the ends has not helped it. It can also a pain and very picky as I have hypothyroidism and PCOS, so some shampoos just react weirdly with my hair.
Garnier Fructis Hydrating Treat Shampoo worked amazingly well, no odd reactions with my hair, it provided a thorough clean yet left my hair feeling healthy before I reached for the conditioner. There was no straw sensation that you can sometimes get, even on my very dry and somewhat damaged ends. After conditioning, my hair looked very healthy and felt soft and less weighed down. The shampoo is actually marketed for normal hair on the bottle, so I'm even more impressed.
I t has a light scent, but it washes off and it didn't bother me. Best yet is that after a few washes with a decent amount of shampoo, I seemed to have barely used up any of the bottle, this is going to last me a long time, the value is really good. I wish I had the conditioner to try as well, but I will at least be purchasing this shampoo when it runs out.
I #gotitfree as part of the #ChickAdvisorEcoBox , but my opinions are my own.
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My Clarins RE-BOOST Refreshing Moisturizing Cream
I found My Clarins Re-Boost Refreshing Hydrating Cream to be pretty average overall. It did not leave me feeling refreshed nor very hydrated, but I have dry skin and the cream is indicated as being for normal skin. People with normal skin may have a... +
I found My Clarins Re-Boost Refreshing Hydrating Cream to be pretty average overall. It did not leave me feeling refreshed nor very hydrated, but I have dry skin and the cream is indicated as being for normal skin. People with normal skin may have a better experience. The cream's texture was nice and smooth, and I did feel that it absorbed well and did not leave any greasy or tacky feeling behind.
However, I really did not like the cream's scent, which I found to be quite strong on application (thankfully it does fade). It's very floral, bordering on patchouli, and reminds me of old fashioned grandmother perfume from the 1980s. Not my style at all.
I received this cream as a #gotitfree product as part of the #ChickAdvisorEcoBox campaign, but my opinions are my own.
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teapigs Super Fruit Herbal Tea
I love tea, and I have wanted to try Teapigs for a while, but they are not the cheapest in the grocery store and I was hesitant to purchase blindly. No more! The Teapigs Super Fruit Herbal Tea is delicious, bright and fruity, and full of flavor... +
I love tea, and I have wanted to try Teapigs for a while, but they are not the cheapest in the grocery store and I was hesitant to purchase blindly. No more!
The Teapigs Super Fruit Herbal Tea is delicious, bright and fruity, and full of flavor. Made from 7 ingredients, 6 of which are fruit, you can taste the quality of the tea. I have been drinking it hot so far, but I can tell that it would be delicious over ice as a refreshing beverage as well.
I will have no hesitation in purchasing more teas from this brand in the future.
The Super Fruit tea was #gotitfree as part of the #ChickAdvisorEcoBox but my opinions are my own
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Mugler Angel Eau de Toilette Spray
I was recently gifted Angel By Thierry Mugler Eau De Parfum Spray. I had never tried it before and have been very pleased with it. The bottle is spectacular. A beautiful blue crystal star with hints of purple and rose at it's core, it stand as an... +
I was recently gifted Angel By Thierry Mugler Eau De Parfum Spray. I had never tried it before and have been very pleased with it.
The bottle is spectacular. A beautiful blue crystal star with hints of purple and rose at it's core, it stand as an off-center shooting star with a silver tip where the perfume dispenses.
The scent is lovely, though be careful when you spritz, this has massive staying power. I ended up having to wash off my first application because I sprayed way too much by mistake. The notes are Bergamot, Red Berries, Vanilla and Patchouli. It's a bit musk-y with warmth and hints of fruitiness.
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Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream
Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream is my HG so far for facial sunscreens. It's not a mineral sunscreen, but I am pasty and burn in 10 minutes or less of non-direct sunlight in the summer and this WORKS. I need to reapply, just as... +
Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream is my HG so far for facial sunscreens. It's not a mineral sunscreen, but I am pasty and burn in 10 minutes or less of non-direct sunlight in the summer and this WORKS.
I need to reapply, just as for all sunscreen, and I don't use makeup over it if I plan a long day in the sun because I want maximum effectiveness. But I have dry skin that can get sensitized to sunscreen and I have no issue with this one. It doesn't cause other reactions such as breakouts either. I find it washes off well too, which I find can be a problem sometimes with sunscreen.
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Clinique Super City Block Oil-Free Daily Face Protector Broad Spectrum SPF 40
I have dry skin and it can get sensitive I have found with certain sunscreens. I had no reaction to Clinique Super City Block, and while it is tinted, the color didn't streak or look odd on me, even though I am pasty. It's not fully liquid, just... +
I have dry skin and it can get sensitive I have found with certain sunscreens. I had no reaction to Clinique Super City Block, and while it is tinted, the color didn't streak or look odd on me, even though I am pasty.
It's not fully liquid, just slightly creamy, which I find much easier to apply. It smells like sunscreen though not overpoweringly so. As someone who burns really easily, I like it for daily use, though I find it needs to be reapplied often if you get sweaty or are outside in direct light a lot. It washes off without a lot of scrubbing or irritations so I guess that's the compromise.
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The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%
The Ordinary's Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% serum is to date my favorite serum. It costs less than 10$ CAD! That's less than most drugstore beauty, less than a specialty coffee for you and your BFF and your skin will look amazing for months! Yes, I... +
The Ordinary's Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% serum is to date my favorite serum. It costs less than 10$ CAD! That's less than most drugstore beauty, less than a specialty coffee for you and your BFF and your skin will look amazing for months! Yes, I love the product and its value.
The serum aims to reduce the appearance of blemishes, and balance and brighten the skin. The longer I use this serum, the better results I see. My skin tone looks more even, I have less redness and fewer dry patches, blemish scarring from hormonal breakouts fade faster and better. The only thing I don't like is the dropper is a bit of a pain. I am definitely repurchasing this.
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The Ordinary “Buffet” Multi-Technology Peptide Serum
The Ordinary's Buffet serum is a multi-peptide serum aimed at targeting multiple signs of aging at once. Costing slightly under 30$ CAD, it's one of the brand's most expensive products, still very decently priced as far as skincare goes. I find... +
The Ordinary's Buffet serum is a multi-peptide serum aimed at targeting multiple signs of aging at once. Costing slightly under 30$ CAD, it's one of the brand's most expensive products, still very decently priced as far as skincare goes.
I find that while this is a solid serum, I don't get spectacular results from it. The complex may not be what my skin needs, though I do see some good results from it. In terms of layering and interactions, Buffet can interact with other products, so check The Ordinary's website for detailed information.
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