Reviews

    Bitchin' Sauce

    Andrea CLevel 4 31 Reviews

    8 months ago

    This sauce is so freaking good across the board. I just struggle with figuring out what to use it on sometimes. The flavors are super distinctive from each other, so certain flavors work well with, say, pita chips, whereas others aren’t as great of a flavor combo. I have eaten a couple spoonfuls straight out of the tub it’s so good, but just haven’t found my perfect pairings yet.

    Futurewise

    Andrea CLevel 4 31 Reviews

    8 months ago

    Purchased through a Thingtesting offer

    I live in a dry climate and it gets especially bad in the winter. The slug balm has a noticeably moisturizing effect in the morning, and completely saved my skin during a ski trip. My skin was a dry wind-burned mess after each day of skiing but the balm helped my skin recover overnight which I guarantee does not normally happen. You just put it on after the rest of your night time skin routine so it’s simple. The texture is definitely vasaline-like which was a little off putting at first but otherwise hasn’t been an issue. The one thing is I don’t love dipping my fingers into a jar of product (have heard it’s less hygienic), so I had to find a little plastic scoop for when I use it.

    Stasher Bag

    Andrea CLevel 4 31 Reviews

    10 months ago

    I wasn't sure I needed one of these, but my friend let me borrow one after a potluck and now it's something of a necessity. I've tried storing kimchi in it, and it locks in the scent well so the rest of the fridge doesn't smell which is a huge win.

    Candier

    Andrea CLevel 4 31 Reviews

    10 months ago

    Purchased through a Thingtesting offer

    The candle itself is super cute and smells good, at least until you light it. Once you light it there's no throw, so the room doesn't smell any different. This is unfortunate and kind of defeats the point of a scented candle. The real issue though is part of my family is sensitive to fragrance (some perfumes and candles) and the headache from this candle was significantly worse than any other candle we've used :( I wanted to love it, but I can't really use it at this point since it induces migraines.

    The North Face

    Andrea CLevel 4 31 Reviews

    a year ago

    North Face is a mixed bag to me. Design-wise it's a boring brand to me, and I don't think it's the most flattering, so it's generally not my style. Once in awhile they'll have a piece that's trending that I don't hate. The quality tends to be fine, but it's not cheap. I have one of their zip fleece jackets, and it's cozy but not warm at all if there's any wind at all. The wind goes straight through the jacket and I'm freezing. There's a lot of other brands I'd typically pick over North Face for the same price.

    BIRKENSTOCK

    Andrea CLevel 4 31 Reviews

    a year ago

    Had a pair of the OG Birkenstock sandal design with the cork bottoms (Arizona?), the women's sizing is super weird, if I'd ordered online without trying them on in store I would've gotten the wrong size. I sized down, and even then they were still a bit big. They're also heavy and clunky when walking, so they ended up not being my favorite sandal, although I did end up wearing them quite a bit. TBH they made my feet look huge and I have average feet. They didn't make the cut for what to keep when I had to move states. I left them in a donation box.

    Chunks

    Andrea CLevel 4 31 Reviews

    a year ago

    Love it. I have a pet peeve of cheap hair accessories, I have very thick hair and a lot of cheaper brands either don't hold my hair, don't hold up, or both. Chunks is great quality, looks cute, and will actually do the job.

    Cotopaxi

    Andrea CLevel 4 31 Reviews

    a year ago

    I have the Allpa Travel Pack, Fuego Down Jacket, as well as a pair of leggings and t-shirt from Cotopaxi. The Allpa is great because it essentially has built in zip organizers which is exactly what I was looking for, without having to use separate packing cubes. The women's clothing sizing runs slightly on the large or "comfort fit" size, at least compared to brands like Nike. I would say some Cotopaxi items are better in quality than others, I wasn't super impressed with some of the other jacket / vest lines besides Fuego. I have had a couple loose threads across the board, but no other real issues beyond that.

    Vuori

    Andrea CLevel 4 31 Reviews

    a year ago

    I've been interested in Vuori for awhile and tried a few outerwear pieces on at a store that sells outdoor clothing. The quality seemed a little on the low side relative to the price (not that it's bad quality, it's just at a high price point for what it is). In a direct comparison, Patagonia was significantly better quality for about the same price.

    Truff

    Andrea CLevel 4 31 Reviews

    a year ago

    Obsessed. I use the Truff hot sauce on pretty much anything I can. The hot sauce also works mixed in with mayo to make a sauce that way. I bought the salt as well and wasn't sure what to expect since it doesn't look like there's much truffle in there, but you definitely can still taste it and gives food that extra special bit of flavor. I literally leave the truffle salt on the table. Makes my basic food taste bougie