Reviews

  • Alpyn Beauty

    Level 3
    Ranni BLevel 3 14 Reviews

    3 months ago

    I used to avoid Aplyn Beauty, assuming their products wouldn't work due to an aesthetic design that struck me as someone not knowing what they're doing. I can get behind boho-like designs, but this one felt too messy for me to trust. Until I was desperate to find a non-makeup lip product that would heal my lips that refused to be anything but crusty and cracked lips that made me look like I ate sand for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and had no idea what water was. So I wanted to try their 'Willow & Sweet Agave Plumping Lip Mask.' My local Sephora had it, and I got a tiny sample from them that was filled a little under halfway full. I used it every day, reapplied the moment it wore off, and it lasted nearly a month. So, their full size jar at $28 USD would probably last four months, minimum, with high use. That price tag is well worth it in my opinion, as it lives up to its name of being a mask in its thickness and ability to hold up to its claims. It fills in lines with long-term use due to the moisture it gives, softens, and tastes and smells faintly good for extra kiss-ability points. The taste, however, doesn't interfere with anything and can't even be noticed, as it has no other taste save for a faint agave-like flavor. It has relatively good staying power when drinking, too. I wish, however, that the packaging was different. I understand that it sits as a solid product until warmed up, which can make finding other packaging options a little harder, but it makes it hard to take with me on outings. As is the case with every hydration/moisturization-oriented lip product, they wear off when eating or just wear off eventually. It's a little odd to take out a whole glass jar instead of a metal tube. Plus, for sanitary and mess reasons, I'm not a fan of sticking my whole finger into a jar unless it's a very large one for face moisturizer. Even then, not a big fan. I also wish there was an applicator built into the packaging, if they're dead set on keeping the jar format. The pros heavily outweigh the cons, so packaging aside, I'm more than willing to repurchase and have already recommended it to multiple people I know. I plan to buy it as gifts for some people, too.

  • ZitSticka

    Level 3
    Ranni BLevel 3 14 Reviews

    4 months ago

    I'm not a fan of ZitSticka. I will note that I have primarily hormonal face and body acne, but regardless of the type or cause, ZitSticka did nothing for me. I followed the instructions perfectly with the two products I bought, Killa™ Zit and Silkshake™, but the first did nothing more than a sticker would. The second also did not improve my acne, not even the non-hormonal stuff, and instead turned into curd after a month, with the cap breaking after three days due to the already forming curds. Had to throw it away early. Unfortunately, I see why it's so hard to find this brand in my area... The only thing that I really liked about ZitSticka was their (old) adorable webpage that touted a cute message, and the equally cute packaging. Even if the packaging of Killa™ Zit seemed a little overkill.

  • Pattern Beauty

    Level 3
    Ranni BLevel 3 14 Reviews

    4 months ago

    I, unfortunately, have not gotten to try any other product of theirs than the hair towel. The price is what I think deterred me from ever taking the leap and trying... though I always return every few months to see if they've released a new product I can get behind trying. Their hair towel is, well, a towel. It doesn't seem to cause my hair any damage, though it's a little small. The loop is also a little too small to actually get the end of the towel into it securely enough to prevent the wrap-do from undoing itself. In the end, it does the bare minimums required of it, which is being enough to do a couple of squeezes and get an okay amount of water out to not leave streams running down my back. I can't really take points away from it for that.

  • Hismile

    Level 3
    Ranni BLevel 3 14 Reviews

    4 months ago

    Based on the other reviews of this brand, I'm happy that I never repurchased and that I ever got my products at all. I bought their V34 Colour Corrector Serum, 'Coconut Whip' toothpaste, PAP+ whitening powder, and NHpro Enamel Care (discontinued, it seems) before all of these negative reviews. My package took over a month to arrive from Austrialia, and sat in one spot for a week about three times. The products themselves were alright. I felt like the NHpro Enamel Care and PAP+ Whitening Powder did nothing, while the toothpaste was the best I had used up until that point. The V34 Colour Corrector Serum did seem to lighten, or color correct, my teeth a little bit, but I had to use it daily to keep the results. I don't have much to say other than to not buy from them with all of the reviews speaking of issues. You're likely to have the same ones. If you're determined to do so, I believe Walmart is selling the toothpaste. Then again, I think my local Walmart tried to stock it and quickly changed it to Twice.'s toothpaste, which I prefer over HiSmile's toothpaste. Never saw it on the shelves, so maybe they failed to deliver even to Walmart.

  • Youth to the People

    Level 3
    Ranni BLevel 3 14 Reviews

    5 months ago

    I've never really been impressed by the actual formulas. I love the marketing, the packaging, and the pretty product colors — all of which would look good on my counter — but the products just seem to never do anything for me. I was so excited to try their 'Superfood Cleanser' with how often people rave about it, but it sort of leaves me wishing for more. It does its job, which is all it needs to do, but I've had other cleansers that give me better results than this one does. The only thing that I miss about it is it's decent smell, pretty look on my countertop, and how a little goes a long ways. A lady who works at my local Sephora, who recommended this to me, said that the smallest one lasted her five months. She also said that it had cleared up all of her persistent acne, which I didn't experience, but maybe it will work that way for you. Cleanser aside, the 'Super Berry Dream Eye Cream' ended up doing nothing and was too heavy for me despite my skin usually loving heavy products. It had a tiny lifespan before it turned into a puck in the corner of the jar despite the lid being firmly closed when not in use. It wasn't useable anymore. I did try their 'Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream' from a tester in Sephora, and honestly, I loved its smell and it felt pretty good. Not for me, but I would recommend the moisturizer to others who want to try something with medium hydration that feels like a dew-filled cloud.

  • Feetures

    Level 3
    Ranni BLevel 3 14 Reviews

    5 months ago

    Feetures is the only brand that I will continue to purchase socks from, specifically the max-padded ankle ones. They are comfortable and nicely padded and don't slip off regardless of my footwear and activities. While it is a little odd to have socks that are specific on which foot to poot them on, I've come to find that I prefer it over normal socks. They seem to fit more nicely on my foot, giving compression and support along the arch where it's needed instead of cutting off circulation, and I don't have to fidget with the toe seam to make sure that it doesn't dig. I'm happy that they also offer merino wool socks that look good on lazy and active days. They've gained minor pilling from washes, despite following instructions. I'd recommend placing them in a mesh bag which can be thrown in with the rest of the clothes, or just take care of the piling like one would with a sweater.

  • Bread Beauty Supply

    Level 3
    Ranni BLevel 3 14 Reviews

    5 months ago

    I found BREAD at Sephora when I was desperately trying to find a hair wash that would actually work. I think the thing that drew me in was the branding aimed towards those with curls, including ones like mine, and the interesting smell of fruit loops. Some of the workers at Sephora also had good things to say about the brand, specifically their mud mask. I only purchased the Hair Wash, in the end, and true to their word, it felt like melted marshmallows in my hand and smelled like a milky bowl of fruit-loops. Definitely took a while to get used to the smell, personally, but I know quite a few people who would trade an arm and leg for the smell. My only real complaint is that it really didn't do much for me, except be a small step above what I could get in Walmart. For the size and price I was less interested, and my scalp issues were unaffected by it, never quite getting completely cleaned. While I like the eco-friendly-ness of the packaging, it definitely was a little irritating in actual use when trying to find a decent spot to place it while I'm applying it.

  • Hair Story

    Level 3
    Ranni BLevel 3 14 Reviews

    5 months ago

    I'd debated buying Hair Story's products so many times, desperate to finally bring out the max potential of my curls while also aiming to get rid of my persistent scalp issues. While I never repurchased from them, I think many people can benefit from it. It is a very hit or miss product, and you do need to give it some time. You also definitely do need to be careful to thoroughly wash the product out of your hair and to put it in a secure spot when not in use, as the packet will happily go slip 'n sliding. I bought the Heavy one along with the scalp scrubber. The scrub had to be thrown away when it filled up with water in-between the silicone scrub piece and the plastic, growing something I wasn't really willing to continue watching grow. Not to mention taking a warm shower only to feel ice cold water hit my scalp during what is supposed to be a relaxing moment is definitely not that... In the end, I decided to not repurchase as while my hair felt addictively silky soft with slightly more curl definition and my hair was completely clean to the touch, my roots were left looking greasy. It was to the point where those close to me would point it out, trying to be helpful, despite my having just washed it that morning. The ease of traveling with it was nice, too, but the amount needed for each wash day made me sort of unwilling to continually spend that much on it in sort of small periods of time. That, and while the formula was good, I wanted more out of a hair wash than it could offer me, including not looking like a grease-bean.

    Feedback

    I am not a fan of their new website... their old one seemed nicer, more organized, and more refined. It's still more than useable, though, so it's not too big of an issue to me.

  • SHHHOWERCAP

    Level 3
    Ranni BLevel 3 14 Reviews

    5 months ago

    DON'T BUY. Too many red flags, poor quality that doesn't match the price, and full of claims that aren't met. Ever notice how the positive reviews are short with no issues mentioned, while the ones rating Shhhowercap contain MUCH more information? Keep in mind people can rate things on here without actually using the product, so with how scammy this company has been it would be unsurprising if the owner is paying for positive reviews. In terms of an actual review: It sounds the same as a $3 shower cap with higher comfort and the same "frizz fighting" ability. Other brands also offer stylish options that actually work, instead of this one that squeezes even a small head to the point of headaches (due to too little fabric) and has a print quality that looks more like a mosaic than something befitting of a $50+ shower cap. There's also very little room within the cap with next to no stretch and does not cover the hair on the back of my head. It took a week to get a receipt that the order had been received, and I had to reach out to them (with no response but immediately shipped the day after) to finally get my product shipped after three more weeks, but shipping was very normal. EDIT: I ended up deciding to return it. I was within their 90-day return window, have gone through the proper steps, and contacted their provided email when my return wasn't processed after a week. They did not respond for months, and when they did, they said it was outside of the window when it was, in fact, within the window written on their own website. Just don't buy it.

  • Bite

    Level 3
    Ranni BLevel 3 14 Reviews

    5 months ago

    I decided to try of Bite when my armpits were getting red spots from something, and bite seemed like it would stand up to it's claims. I had been looking for a reason to purchase from them for a while... and, well, it's okay. I bought their Deodorant in 'Neroli' and tried the sample toothpaste tablets that they sent with it — a pack of four little tabs. While the deodorant didn't work for me longer than a week before I'd be stinking within hours, I am near addicted to the smell. I am utterly in love with this odd smell that hits some sort of childhood nerve... the best I can describe it is a real rain smell, cut orange and yellow wild daffodils, and some sort of citrus. Maybe an orange peel and lemon peel combined? Either way, I love it and tried for an entire month before giving it up. I really wish I could have tried the other smells, like rose. You really don't need the metal case, which gets dirty extremely easily and is worryingly thin, because the cardboard insert is extremely solid. I'm also really not a fan of how long it takes for it to warm up enough to properly apply, though when it has been applied it did keep my armpits very smooth and never stained my clothing unless it was some sporty material I was pulling on over my head. The toothpaste tablets don't say whether I got the fluoride or their nHAp bits, but either way they seemed to dissolve into a thin liquid before I could reach even a half minute or go over more than half my mouth. The mint flavor was also dull, like it had been watered down. I'd equate the flavor to the fluoride free Toms Of Main's toothpaste... I'm not a fan, personally. Packaging was adorable and easy to open and assemble and the products came fine.

    Feedback

    I think it would be nice to have some form of personalization with the Body Balm and Deodorant cases in the event that multiple people share a bathroom. No opening each up and sniffing to find the right one, or unwanted sharing if the smell is the same. I'm also a little worried about the lack of padding in the shipping package... You never know with how rough looking the packages can arrive at your doorstep.