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Member Since: May 6, 2011Reviews
Burt's Bees Intense Hydration Cream Cleanser
This cleanser is definitely the most moisturizing cleanser I’ve used so far. In the past, the cleansers I’ve tried ranged from drugstore to high-end, but after rinsing any one of them off, my skin always felt tight, like the cleansers had... +
This cleanser is definitely the most moisturizing cleanser I’ve used so far. In the past, the cleansers I’ve tried ranged from drugstore to high-end, but after rinsing any one of them off, my skin always felt tight, like the cleansers had stripped the oils off of my face. I have mild combination skin and I was pleasantly surprised when my skin felt normal after I rinsed and then dried my face after using this cleanser.
For someone who dislikes scented products, I was also pretty surprised when I discovered that I liked the fragrance of this Cream Cleanser – it’s floral, yet it isn’t cloying and it smells refreshing (good for those tired mornings!). When I apply this cleanser to my face there is no lather, which is a plus in my books because I’m afraid of what some companies have put in their products to make it foamy. This cleanser is also easy to rinse off.
Overall, I’m impressed with Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Cream Cleanser. For a company that I had previously thought to only produce lip products, they’ve produced a solid product.
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Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 Conditioner
First up, I have long, fine to medium, straight, non-dyed hair. It's usually manageable so I'm not too picky about what I use to wash my hair. With conditioners, the biggest test comes when I wash it off my hair. Unfortunately, many conditioners... +
First up, I have long, fine to medium, straight, non-dyed hair. It's usually manageable so I'm not too picky about what I use to wash my hair.
With conditioners, the biggest test comes when I wash it off my hair. Unfortunately, many conditioners cause a lot of suds that clog up the drain, and rinsing them away is no fun. (That's why I usually opt for 2-in-1 shampoo & conditioner, since they don't produce too many suds while rinsing.) With Pantene's Pro-V Ultimate 10 Conditioner, there were less suds when rinsing than usual. I also found it easier to wash off all the conditioner from my hair.
When my hair is dry, I didn't find any noticeable difference between using this product and my previous shampoos & conditioners. It felt the same, with no more (or less) flyaways than usual, and it didn't resist becoming flat from grease or sweat any more than usual.
Overall, while the Ultimate 10's shampoo and conditioner performed better than the average combo I've tried, I felt slightly disappointed by the Pantene brand because of my past experience with its sister line, Pantene Pro-V Aqua Light, which I found was at least as good as this line in every regard.
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Pantene Pro-V Ultimate 10 Shampoo
The scent is nice and light, without being overwhelmingly fruity. While massaging the shampoo into my hair felt like any other shampoo, I was impressed when washing it off because it didn't make my hair feel dried out, like many other shampoos... +
The scent is nice and light, without being overwhelmingly fruity. While massaging the shampoo into my hair felt like any other shampoo, I was impressed when washing it off because it didn't make my hair feel dried out, like many other shampoos do.
Overall, I enjoyed using this product. I'm not one for subtle differences, and my hair is usually manageable, so I figure that this is pretty much as good as shampoo gets.
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Goody Ouchless Hair Elastics
I'm very picky about elastics - for a good, comfortable ponytail, I need an elastic that a) doesn't pull on my hair, b) wraps around 3 times, and c) maintains its shape. So far, I haven't had much luck with elastics as they all seem incredibly thin... +
I'm very picky about elastics - for a good, comfortable ponytail, I need an elastic that a) doesn't pull on my hair, b) wraps around 3 times, and c) maintains its shape.
So far, I haven't had much luck with elastics as they all seem incredibly thin and not stretchy enough. I found the perfect elastics while on vacation, but unfortunately I didn't get that many (and most of them have gotten lost by now).
Thankfully Goody's a pretty good replacement. Easy to obtain, has a range of colors, and fits my criteria. Will buy again!
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Avene High Protection Lotion SPF 40
I usually have a hard time finding a sunscreen that I don't have an allergic reaction to, never mind one that also provides UVA protection, aka "broad spectrum". Thankfully, my skin didn't mind this product. I think I'm allergic to avobenzone... +
I usually have a hard time finding a sunscreen that I don't have an allergic reaction to, never mind one that also provides UVA protection, aka "broad spectrum".
Thankfully, my skin didn't mind this product. I think I'm allergic to avobenzone (which is found EVERYWHERE), while the active ingredients here are octinoxate, Tinosorb M, and Tinosorb S. A number of physical sunscreen do not use avobenzone, but I've yet to find one that does not cause a white cast.
Pros:
- Blends well (I have medium-tan skintone, so the slightest bit of white cast will always become apparent)
- Does not contain avobenzone
- Easy to apply; definitely on the lighter side, but not runny
Con:
- Not matte
Overall, the pros outweigh the con, and I'll gladly accept some shine for better-looking skin 10 years down the road.
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NIVEA Hydro Care Lip Balm
I was looking for some extra, inexpensive lip balms to throw into my purse or leave at my desk, and these work pretty well. Although the tube is a tad thicker than Chapstick or Aveeno's, it's much more convenient than my EoS. Plus, the way it's... +
I was looking for some extra, inexpensive lip balms to throw into my purse or leave at my desk, and these work pretty well. Although the tube is a tad thicker than Chapstick or Aveeno's, it's much more convenient than my EoS. Plus, the way it's designed - the "cap" is much longer than the base - makes using this lip balm possible when my hands are still slippery after applying lotion (something that I can only dream of doing with Chapstick or Aveeno).
There is a nice, faint scent and I have no problems with the application. I wouldn't say that it "provides an intensive and long lasting moisturisation" because I can barely feel it in the morning after applying it before bed, unlike some other lip balms, but since my lips aren't dry or anything, it works well for me.
Overall, I'm very happy with this product and I would repurchase it.
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Arm & Hammer Truly Radiant Toothpaste
I received this product as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club. I admit, my previous experience with an Arm & Hammer toothpaste wasn't that great. It was way too salty and slippery, and I didn't feel like my teeth were actually getting... +
I received this product as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.
I admit, my previous experience with an Arm & Hammer toothpaste wasn't that great. It was way too salty and slippery, and I didn't feel like my teeth were actually getting cleaner.
Thankfully, this toothpaste wasn't like that.
Having a smoother and slightly more liquid texture than other toothpastes, there was some slipperiness, which sometimes made it difficult for me to grip my toothbrush. But it's not like other toothpastes are immune to this flaw, so I didn't mind so much. More importantly, my teeth felt clean after using it and there was a nice minty scent afterwards, which puts this above my previous Arm & Hammer toothpaste, and on par with my regular toothpastes.
Basically, I would say that physically, this product is comparable to other toothpastes that I have liked. As for its claims (e.g. whiter teeth, strengthening enamel), I guess it's also similar to those other toothpastes - I haven't seen any results. But at least it seems to be using chemical whitening and not physical (and physically damaging) whitening, so for that, I'll probably add this product into my regular line-up of toothpastes.
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Dove Advanced Care Antiperspirant Stick Original
I received this product as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club. I have all but given up on antiperspirants. They claim to prevent sweating, but usually they barely work better than deodorants, and often leave unsightly white stains. So I was... +
I received this product as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.
I have all but given up on antiperspirants. They claim to prevent sweating, but usually they barely work better than deodorants, and often leave unsightly white stains. So I was cautiously optimistic about this product.
I really liked the smell of "Beauty Finish" - might be my favorite deodorant/antiperspirant scent yet. Easy to apply, and the "Nutrium Moisture" part seems to be true. Plus, it doesn't leave deodorant stains.
If this product was a deodorant, I'd be super happy with it. Unfortunately, it's marketed as an antiperspirant but it doesn't prevent or reduce sweating.
I'd recommend this as a good deodorant, but I'll still be continuing my search for a working antiperspirant.
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Old Dutch 2X Concentrated Laundry Detergent
Lately, we've all been hearing reports about how suds don't equal cleanliness, but they do make you feel better. Take this product, for example. I got it at a great price during a sale, and although it didn't produce any suds, I was willing to give... +
Lately, we've all been hearing reports about how suds don't equal cleanliness, but they do make you feel better. Take this product, for example. I got it at a great price during a sale, and although it didn't produce any suds, I was willing to give it the benefit of doubt. However, after a few uses, I realized that the "Morning Breeze" scent was very weak (I don't use any fabric softener). Combined with the lack of suds, and even if my clothes were getting cleaned, I wasn't too feeling too confident about it.
Definitely will not be repurchasing this. In fact, I'm reluctant to even finish up the bottle.
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Kellogg's Krave Cereal
I've tried both the Chocolate and Double Chocolate versions, and they're both great! The Double Chocolate is sweeter, so much so that when paired with chocolate milk, it's almost too much for a sweet tooth like me. The Chocolate version is much more... +
I've tried both the Chocolate and Double Chocolate versions, and they're both great! The Double Chocolate is sweeter, so much so that when paired with chocolate milk, it's almost too much for a sweet tooth like me. The Chocolate version is much more reasonable, but it's also less chocolate-y and more boring when I eat it plain. (Yes, Krave is one of the few cereals that I can stand to eat plain, as a snack.)
I'd definitely recommend people to try it, and I'll be repurchasing it soon!
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