starlightmuse
Member Since: February 19, 2019Reviews
Batiste Overnight Deep Cleanse Dry Shampoo
My hair is long, fine, and mostly straight with oily roots and drier ends. I wash my hair 3x a week and use dry shampoo at least once a week, more in summer. Batiste is the top brand I've tried so I was excited to try their new product. I'll... +
My hair is long, fine, and mostly straight with oily roots and drier ends. I wash my hair 3x a week and use dry shampoo at least once a week, more in summer. Batiste is the top brand I've tried so I was excited to try their new product.
I'll start with the good. It smells SO nice. It doesn't leave any white residue.
Unfortunately it didn't work for me to absorb oil or make my hair look cleaner like the regular Batiste. It left a bit of a waxy texture, but that may be less noticeable for someone with thicker or curly hair. If you have DRY hair, it may be worth a try to freshen it up!
I really like the idea of a product you use at night to give it time to work. It just wasn't as effective as the regular, so I wouldn't switch.
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Knorr Beef Pho With Rice Noodles
This is by far the best of the Knorr soup cups I've tried! The flavour is amazing. It's not spicy, but surprisingly rich for an instant soup. Would it compare to fresh restaurant or homemade pho? No, but it's still delicious. It doesn't taste or... +
This is by far the best of the Knorr soup cups I've tried! The flavour is amazing. It's not spicy, but surprisingly rich for an instant soup. Would it compare to fresh restaurant or homemade pho? No, but it's still delicious. It doesn't taste or smell like most instant beef soups, it seems much richer.
One tip: as soon as you add water, use a fork to stir up the seasonings at the bottom and mix into the broth. Cover, let your noodles cook for 5 minutes.
The noodle texture is perfect for me. It doesn't have a chemically taste like some ramen. A little higher on the sodium like most instant foods, but not too salty tasting.
I really like keeping these at work for days where I can't leave my desk. They are pretty filling and if you had some snacks (fruit, veggies, whatever) they are great as a fast lunch. They really warm you up in the winter too.
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knorr thai red curry noodle
I have tried a couple of these new Knorr soup cups. This one has great flavour, a little spicy but not overwhelming. The flavour surprised me in a good way for being an instant soup! One important step is after you add your water, immediately use... +
I have tried a couple of these new Knorr soup cups. This one has great flavour, a little spicy but not overwhelming. The flavour surprised me in a good way for being an instant soup!
One important step is after you add your water, immediately use a fork to stir up the seasonings at the bottom or you'll end up with clumps. Then put your lid on and leave it, stir it really well again. After you eat the noodles, the broth leftover gets a bit thick and sometimes grainy, so I could see some may not like that. That's not a big deal to me as most of it gets used up with the noodles.
The noodles are rice which are thought to be healthier. They are the perfect level of chewy without being too hard or too mushy. They are a little higher on the sodium side for people that need to limit that. I don't think it has an overly salty taste though.
I really like these for a quick lunch at work when I'm too busy to leave my desk!
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PAW Patrol Rescue Knights Sparks the Dragon
My 8 year old was so excited to receive this Paw Patrol toy. He is at the top end of the age range for Paw Patrol fans I think, but still loves to play imaginative games. He immediately started to make movies on his Ipad using the dragon and make... +
My 8 year old was so excited to receive this Paw Patrol toy. He is at the top end of the age range for Paw Patrol fans I think, but still loves to play imaginative games. He immediately started to make movies on his Ipad using the dragon and make his own stories with the characters. He loved the "fire breathing" feature and the wing flapping action! It was easy for him to figure out how to use it.
I loved the frustration-free packaging and the safe design of the toy. This would be a great gift for any Paw Patrol or dragon fan.
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Herd Mentality, The Moolicious Board Game
This game is great. It really gets you thinking. It's especially fun with family as you can try to guess what they will answer based on knowing them, but I think playing with new friends would be a fun challenge too. It's different every time as... +
This game is great. It really gets you thinking. It's especially fun with family as you can try to guess what they will answer based on knowing them, but I think playing with new friends would be a fun challenge too. It's different every time as there's lots of questions and different players add different aspects to the game. My son is only 8, but he did great. It's fun for all ages really. I think even a 5 year old and up could play with a little help. It's best suited for at least 4 players. The game comes in a funky and sturdy box. Assembly is easy (just pop out the pieces). It doesn't take up a lot of room, but provides big fun! We loved it! -
Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Night Pressed Serum
I loved the regular Hydroboost serum, but this night serum was not great for me. Unfortunately it broke me out in tiny blocked bumps on my forehead and chin, as well as whiteheads, which I think may be due to wax ingredients. For someone not... +
I loved the regular Hydroboost serum, but this night serum was not great for me. Unfortunately it broke me out in tiny blocked bumps on my forehead and chin, as well as whiteheads, which I think may be due to wax ingredients. For someone not acne-prone, it could work well so I'd say it's worth a try. Another problem for me was while the scent is lovely, it's just too strong, especially for night time. I wanted to love it as a thick serum moisturiser really appeals to me and I loved how soft my skin felt after using it. A more subtle amount of scent would be better and maybe a version for people with acne issues. For now I'm just using the regular Hydroboost serum under my night moisturiser and it's working great. -
Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Serum
I was excited to try this serum as it is more affordable than the one I used to buy. Due to my new Covid19 budget, I've been skimping on my skincare and really seeing the outcome of that. I have true combination skin with rosacea and cystic acne... +
I was excited to try this serum as it is more affordable than the one I used to buy. Due to my new Covid19 budget, I've been skimping on my skincare and really seeing the outcome of that. I have true combination skin with rosacea and cystic acne. I'm in my early 30s and noticing fine lines.
Within only a week of using this, my skin looks brighter, less red, and feels softer. One of the best things - no breakout. It feels soothing and clean, not sticky like some serums and melts into my skin. I use an spf moisturizer. Foundation, when I wear it, goes over smoothly. I love this stuff!
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Tazo Chai Latte Concentrate
I used to make my own chai concentrate once in a while, but it never turned out as good as the ones you can buy and was time consuming. When you have a craving, who wants to go through all the steps only to have it fail... Nope. Tazo Chai Latte... +
I used to make my own chai concentrate once in a while, but it never turned out as good as the ones you can buy and was time consuming. When you have a craving, who wants to go through all the steps only to have it fail... Nope. Tazo Chai Latte concentrate makes it SO easy to replicate a drink you could buy at a café, but it's far more affordable and you can easily customize it the way you like it. I still would not drink it TOO often due to the sugar content, but it's a delicious treat, especially in the summer if you want a caffeine boost but to stay cool. I love it with soy milk poured over ice. If there was a no sugar added or reduced sugar option (without sweeteners), I would buy it more often. You can also use it in baking (cupcake icing is one that works very well!). -
Tazo Zen Green Tea
Tazo Zen green tea has a smooth, calming taste. It's perfect if you have an upset stomach, a cold, or just to enjoy any time. It has an almost matcha-like flavour, but the price is more affordable if you drink a lot of green tea. It also tastes... +
Tazo Zen green tea has a smooth, calming taste. It's perfect if you have an upset stomach, a cold, or just to enjoy any time. It has an almost matcha-like flavour, but the price is more affordable if you drink a lot of green tea. It also tastes great iced - very light and refreshing. This is especially a great hot OR cold summer tea due to the mint and hint of lemon. -
Tazo Vanilla Rooibos Tea
This is my favourite Tazo tea! The flavour works well on its own, as well as with any type of milk (dairy, soy, almond, etc.) if you want to have a more "latte"-like experience - without all the calories. Sometimes I add a little honey to sweeten... +
This is my favourite Tazo tea! The flavour works well on its own, as well as with any type of milk (dairy, soy, almond, etc.) if you want to have a more "latte"-like experience - without all the calories. Sometimes I add a little honey to sweeten, but it's even good without it due to the subtle sweetness of the dried fruit. Rooibos has so many naturally occurring nutrients and health benefits. It's also caffeine-free (like all Rooibos) so it's perfect for the evening to settle your digestive system and relax before bed. -
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