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Schick Hydro Silk Razor
When I first used it, I was very impressed with it. The water-activated moisturizing serum seemed to negate the use of shower gel - or at least it made the post-shower touch-ups much easier! - and using it was an absolute breeze. I couldn't believe... +
When I first used it, I was very impressed with it. The water-activated moisturizing serum seemed to negate the use of shower gel - or at least it made the post-shower touch-ups much easier! - and using it was an absolute breeze. I couldn't believe that a product like this had only JUST been invented.
Unfortunately, very quickly, the serum was used up. Or rather, the serum which came through the rows of holes was depleted asymmetrically, which basically meant that using the razor felt like using a standard, no frills razor head. And at this point, as you can probably guess, I was no longer with impressed with this product. Sure, the handle is comfy and the 5-blades part is nice, but the selling point of this product - the serum - is gone.
I'd say try the product for the serum if you like, but be warned that you'll be left with a normal razor sooner than you had anticipated! Personally, I'll be sticking with my other razors from now on.
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Schick Quattro For Women Trimstyle Razor & Bikini Trimmer
I use this product mainly for the trimmer since I have tons of other razors, but when I do happen to use the razor, it works well. Nothing super amazing or innovative, but it serves its purpose. However, I'm not too happy with the trimmer. Now... +
I use this product mainly for the trimmer since I have tons of other razors, but when I do happen to use the razor, it works well. Nothing super amazing or innovative, but it serves its purpose.
However, I'm not too happy with the trimmer. Now, this is the only trimmer I've used, but when it advertises 3 different length settings, I kinda expect different length settings! But nope - the comb is absolutely useless, hence there is no length settings. The only way for the trimmer to work effectively (or even at all) is to remove the "comb" completely from the trimmer blades. On a brighter note, the batteries seem to last a long time, which is good, since I have some difficulties finding AAA ones.
So if you can accept the fact that you can only get the closest trim with this product and that the razor is nothing special, but go ahead and buy it. As for me, I'm definitely jumping ship when this one breaks down!
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Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Cloths
I received this product for free as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club. I don't usually buy or use wipes since I don't really need them in my day-to-day life. But I decided to give these ones a try during my time of month. And wow, were... +
I received this product for free as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.
I don't usually buy or use wipes since I don't really need them in my day-to-day life. But I decided to give these ones a try during my time of month. And wow, were they ever convenient, mess-free, and easy to use! Since they're flushable, it was also easy to dispose of them. There was also no strong fragrance, and I didn't get any reactions from using it down there. The only minor complaint I have is that since they're semi-transparent (due to the fabric and the fact that it's moist), I'm not sure if I can still use the other side or if it's already been contaminated from the first side.
By the way, I didn't have the container to go along with the product, so I improvised with a Ziploc bag, which seems to work well.
If my Ziploc trick works well, I think I would repurchase this product and recommend them to a friend.
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Cottonelle Ultra Bathroom Tissue
I received this product free as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club. Now that that's out of the way, HOLY SMOKES was bathroom tissue soft and thick! I never quite understood how bathroom tissue (really, just toilet paper) could be advertised... +
I received this product free as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.
Now that that's out of the way, HOLY SMOKES was bathroom tissue soft and thick! I never quite understood how bathroom tissue (really, just toilet paper) could be advertised as "quilted", and even though this wasn't one of the product's claims, I definitely understand now. Because it's so thick and soft, along with its quilt-like pattern, it was a luxurious experience. I think that this might be the most comfortable toilet paper I've tried to date, but then again, I don't usually buy toilet paper because of its softness - I usually stick with the brand that provides the most value, so I'm not sure how this product stacks up to others around its price point.
Unlike several other toilet paper brands I've tried, I'm happy to say that which side of it you use doesn't really matter - they're equally soft! Also, I noticed that it was very absorbent as claimed - more than the brands I usually use.
However, one thing that bugged me was that when I try to get some sheets from the roll, it's pretty hard to get it to tear exactly along the perforation. And even though this product is really soft and thick and wonderful, I found that I couldn't use less of it than usual because then it would tear. One layer is two-ply, but it's ridiculous easy to tear. Even two layers is kind of nerve-wrecking, so I have to stick with three layers, as usual.
As I mentioned above, I usual stick with the brand that provides the most value, but I think I'd purchase this product when it goes on sale, just to indulge myself. As such, I'd also recommend it to a friend - if they value comfort over price, why not try this product? But even if they care more about price, well, this is one experience that should not be missed!
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Crest Pro-Health Multi-Protection Rinse
I received this product as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club. My dentist actually recently suggested that I start using an alcohol free mouthwash that contained fluoride, and after some research, I found that this product was one of the... +
I received this product as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.
My dentist actually recently suggested that I start using an alcohol free mouthwash that contained fluoride, and after some research, I found that this product was one of the few rinses that satisfy both criteria. So hey, what a happy coincidence that I received this product through the Product Review Club!
Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with this product. Because it's alcohol free, I can comfortably gurgle it around in my mouth for the recommended 30 seconds instead of having my eyes water and counting down the nanoseconds until I can spit it out. I have the Refreshing Clean Mint version, and its taste is quite nice. The only thing that makes it different from other rinses I've used is that for the fluoride to work, you need to avoid drinking/eating for 30 minutes after using it, which is something that I struggle with each time - can't help it, I just hate not being able to do anything about the lingering taste of the mouthwash. (I usually rinse my mouth with several mouthfuls of water after using a mouthwash.)
Taking into consideration everything, I think that I will repurchase this product (plus, my dentist will be happy!). I would also recommend this product to people who do not like the strong taste of alcohol in their rinses, as well as people who would like additional protection against cavities (provided by the fluoride).
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Crest Pro-Health ProFresh Toothpaste
I received this product as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club. I found this product to be pretty average. It's hard to find a toothpaste that necessarily tastes bad (I've only encountered one such toothpaste in my entire life), so... +
I received this product as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.
I found this product to be pretty average. It's hard to find a toothpaste that necessarily tastes bad (I've only encountered one such toothpaste in my entire life), so taste-wise, this product was as minty-fresh as any other toothpaste. It produces fewer bubbles than average, but I got used to that quickly, and I don't consider it to be good or bad.
However, unlike the vast majority of toothpastes I've tried, this toothpaste leaves an aftertaste in my mouth. Perhaps "aftertaste" is not the correct word - it's more like the entire inside of my mouth feels like it's coated with something after I've rinsed away the actual toothpaste. This might be due to the fluoride content in the toothpaste, although, after a quick search, it doesn’t seem as though this product contains more fluoride than other toothpastes I’ve used (which didn’t leave this “aftertaste”). Anyways, after using mouthwash containing fluoride (which makes this “aftertaste” seem like NOTHING), I don’t really mind it anymore.
I always have a hard time reviewing products that don't immediately show some sort of result. I mean, even though I’m not all that impressed with the superficial aspect of this product (e.g. taste, the “aftertaste”), what if it's doing more for my teeth in the long run, than, let's say, a toothbrush that tastes nicer? But I guess it's not really my place to give (or take away) stars based on what I think (or hope) the product will yield in the future, hence my rating. I wouldn't repurchase this product, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. (If you're really worried about cavities, the fluoride content here isn't that high, and the toothpaste isn't in your mouth long enough each time to make much difference.)
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Oral-B CrossAction Pro-Health Toothbrush
I received this product as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club. First, let me start off by saying that this is perhaps the weirdest toothbrush I’ve ever tried. It’s kind of like high-tech gone a bit too far. I mean, rubber bristles on... +
I received this product as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.
First, let me start off by saying that this is perhaps the weirdest toothbrush I’ve ever tried. It’s kind of like high-tech gone a bit too far. I mean, rubber bristles on the outermost layer of the toothbrush head? I couldn’t get used to the feeling, and I also felt that it slowed my brushing down.
Besides the weird rubber bristles, I’m pretty impressed with this product, as far as manual toothbrushes go. The handle is thicker and sturdier than average, and the back of it has this neat slightly spongy foam. The grip is very good – when toothpaste is dribbling down the length of the toothbrush, I don’t feel as though the brush will slip out of my hand at any moment.
In another review (for an Oral-B toothbrush), I said that I felt that the tongue & cheek cleaner grooves were a bit shallow. Maybe I just got used to [that toothbrush], because I didn’t feel as though the grooves for this product were THAT shallow. That is, for tongue cleaning, I can barely feel a thing (I’m used to brushing my tongue with the bristles), but the grooves seem to work well for cheek cleaning.
As for the bristles themselves, well, I can’t see a noticeable difference between brushing with straight bristles and brushing with all sorts of “enhanced” bristles (e.g. they point in different directions, they are of different length, etc), but the bristles here look cool and they do a good job of cleaning my teeth. This toothbrush also features “indicator” bristles that fade over time, and apparently you should replace the toothbrush when it has faded halfway.
Unfortunately, as great as most of the features of this product are, I just couldn't get past the rubber bristles, and for that, I wouldn’t be repurchasing this toothbrush. However, I’d definitely recommend this product to people who like to experiment with new products claiming “new” innovations – hey, maybe they will like the rubber bristles!
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Oral-B 3D White Vivid Toothbrush
I received this product as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club. I've been using an electric toothbrush for a few years now, and I could never quite understand how manual toothbrushes could clean better than electric ones. This product hasn't... +
I received this product as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.
I've been using an electric toothbrush for a few years now, and I could never quite understand how manual toothbrushes could clean better than electric ones. This product hasn't made me change my opinion.
This product felt just like any other manual toothbrush. Maybe the bristles of different length made some sort difference while brushing and isn't just a marketing gimmick, but I certainly have not felt it. Used along with the Crest 3D White Multi-Care Whitening Rinse and Crest 3D White Luxe Glamorous White Toothpaste, I haven't noticed any whitening of my teeth.
Compared to other (manual) toothbrushes, I'd say that this one differs in its tongue cleaner, and grip. The tongue cleaner aspect seems quite appealing, especially when I first saw it on TV a few years ago. Unfortunately, the rubber (or plastic?) is quite shallow, so it doesn't feel like it's cleaning your tongue at all. More like gliding on top of it, with some minor friction. You'd be better off just using the bristles to brush your tongue a bit. However, the grip of this toothbrush is pretty nice. It feels solid and secure in my hand, even with rivers of slippery toothpaste foam running down it.
Overall, I can't see how this product is superior to other manual toothbrushes I've tried (except for its grip), especially considering how expensive it is. I wouldn't repurchase this after the indicator bristles have faded, nor would I recommend this product to anyone.
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Crest 3D White Luxe Glamorous White Toothpaste
I received this product as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club. Up until recently, I've only used whitening toothpastes. Unfortunately, they never really made my teeth whiter and I read that most whitening toothpastes are physical, which... +
I received this product as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.
Up until recently, I've only used whitening toothpastes. Unfortunately, they never really made my teeth whiter and I read that most whitening toothpastes are physical, which means they whiten by using small particles to physically rub (or scrape) against your enamel, which might make your teeth whiter, but may also damage your teeth in the long run.
This product claims to remove up to 90% of surface stains in 5 days, but I've yet to see any true "whitening" of my teeth. I feel like my teeth's whiteness fluctuates in a wave - some days it looks a bit whiter than normal, other days, not so much. (I don't drink coffee or red wine.) With this product, along with Crest 3D White Multi-Care Whitening Rinse and Oral-B 3D White Vivid Toothbrush, I haven't felt like it has necessarily changed, or whitened, this cycle any bit. This toothpaste also claims to be "enamel safe whitening", which I assume means that they whiten your teeth chemically and not physically. Since I can't really test that out, I'll just take their word for it, and use this product for a few more weeks and hope for some improvement in my teeth's appearance.
If the "enamel safe whitening" claim is true, then I can see how maybe it could justify the price tag, but it still seems quite expensive to me. For that, and since I haven't seen any results, I wouldn't recommend this product.
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Crest 3D White Multi-Care Whitening Rinse
I received this product as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club. I've used quite a few mouthwashes to date (e.g. normal, zero alcohol, sodium fluoride, a combination of them, etc), and I have to say that this product stood out because of its... +
I received this product as part of ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club.
I've used quite a few mouthwashes to date (e.g. normal, zero alcohol, sodium fluoride, a combination of them, etc), and I have to say that this product stood out because of its mild taste, even among the zero alcohol rinses that I've tried. I have no problem swishing it around in my mouth for the recommended 60 seconds, whereas for most other mouthwashes, I'd be keeping an anxious eye on the clock, ready for it to be out of my mouth not a second after the recommended time. The foaming action of this product was a bit strange at first, so I had to be careful to not use too much or else the foam would take over.
I usually prefer not to use mouthwashes because I'm afraid of swallowing the aftertaste of the mouthwash, even if I brush a bit afterwards. I guess this may be why they can claim to provide long-lasting fresh breath , but it always makes me feel uneasy about swallowing those remaining chemicals. This product was no different than other rinses in this respect - it does have an aftertaste, and I think that it did leave me with "long-lasting freshness", but only in comparison to not using a rinse; otherwise the feeling after using it is the same as any other rinse.
For the price, however, I wouldn't recommend this product. I have yet to experience any whitening of my teeth from using this product (in conjunction with the Crest 3D White Luxe Glamorous White Toothpaste and Oral-B 3D White Vivid Toothbrush), but perhaps I'll see some results after using it for a few more weeks. I'd say the only thing that really set this apart from other rinses is its mild taste, but to me, that doesn't justify its price tag.
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