Reviews

    OLAPLEX

    Level 1
    Samantha HLevel 1 11 Reviews

    10 months ago

    I have tried almost all of the products from Olaplex and have varied opinions on them. I think Olaplex overall is a solid brand. If you don't want to do the research for hair care products and use entirely Olaplex, I think that is totally fine. I have however found better brands for Shampoo and Conditioner that I personally prefer and are more cost effective. The one product that I do recommend from Olaplex is the N3 Bond Repair. I learned from Abbey Yung's TikTok (trichologist in training) that this a holy grail product and I do agree. Abbey emailed Olaplex directly to confirm how to use and they did email back different instructions than is on the back of the package, which is frustrating. The steps are 1. Shampoo 2. Apply N3 on damp hair and let sit for 30-45 minutes (that's when it reaches peak effectiveness) 3. Shampoo and Conditioner like normal. Again, frustrating they emailed this information but didn't put it on the bottle, but the before and after pictures of people who use this are very good.

    JuneShine

    Level 1
    Samantha HLevel 1 11 Reviews

    10 months ago

    I cannot express how much I love JuneShines hard Kombucha. I am definitely not a big regular Kombucha fan (if at all) but hard Kombucha is a game changer. I really like that JuneShines taste different than the typical hard seltzers that have been so popular - we've all drank too many of those and need something different. Also, I love that these have an added health bonus (probiotics and vitamins) to make me feel a little healthier than just drinking hard seltzers or alcohol. I think the days after I have drank these I feel a little better than the days I drink other things, but that could be my imagination.

    The Ordinary

    Level 1
    Samantha HLevel 1 11 Reviews

    10 months ago

    I have bought a few products from the Ordinary and have mixed reviews on all. I bought the sunscreen and I would not recommend, it goes on thicker and has to be rubbed in pretty intently to not leave any residue. It is a thicker sunscreen but didn't feel like it made my skin more moisturized. I would just prefer sunscreens that are weightless and sheer for every day use. I also bought the retinol and squalane that blew up on TikTok. I know in the states the percentage of retinol in products is limited and I have nothing to compare to, but I don't notice a change when I use this. I was warned to use it sparingly so my skin wouldn't overreact but I haven't noticed my skin reacting at all. I am still super careful and make extra sure to wear sunscreen the days after I use it, but not sure there is any change to my skin.

    Necessaire

    Level 1
    Samantha HLevel 1 11 Reviews

    10 months ago

    I heard amazing things about the Necessaire deodorant, so I immediately tried. I have to say, I was pretty disappointed. I think overall it worked okay, but because the deodorant is fragrance free, I think it does less than some natural deodorant alternatives to mask odor. Also, the deodorant is pushed up through holes, which is less preferable to me than stick deodorants. My least favorite thing about the deodorant is that when the deodorant oxidized on the sides of the tube, it showed as a red residue. I have mostly wiped off my tube but you can see in the photo there are still remnants of red where the cap twists on. I hadn't used it in a little while then brought it on a trip - I was a little embarrassed to open it in front of others.

    Liquid I.V.

    Level 1
    Samantha HLevel 1 11 Reviews

    10 months ago

    A huge perk to the Liquid IV packets is that they contain a lot more powder than some of the alternative options out there, so the drinks can either be more flavored or more water can be used. These are super easy to use and convenient to carry around. I love a lot of the flavors but especially tangerine. They also frequently put out new flavors that are fun to try. Great for when you are feeling dehydrated and need a quick pick-me-up.

    Billie

    Level 1
    Samantha HLevel 1 11 Reviews

    10 months ago

    I have never used a razor as consistently as I have my Billie razor. I first purchased in 2019 and have been using the same razor ever since, just swapped out the blades regularly. The magnet clip to hang on the shower wall is sleek and small and has amazing hold strength. The travel cover is super smart - every time I travel with the cover, everyone asks me where I got it from. I can't imagine ever switching to another razor brand just due to the effectiveness, low cost, and convenience of Billie.

    GOODLES

    Level 1
    Samantha HLevel 1 11 Reviews

    10 months ago

    I really wanted to love Goodles, I got the variety pack and tested all the flavors and while I thought they did taste pretty good, when I did a comparison to Annie's Mac and Cheese, they turned out to not be as healthy as you would think for the premium price that we paid for these. We had no problem eating all the boxes, but I thought the taste was quite comparable (or possibly a little worse) than Annies Mac and Cheese. The nutrition is not that much better than the Annie's either, and for a much higher elevated cost, this was not worth it to me. I have fully returned to buying alternate brands of mac and cheese boxes and sadly will probably never buy Goodles again.

    Magic Spoon

    Level 1
    Samantha HLevel 1 11 Reviews

    10 months ago

    I think Magic Spoon is doing as good of a job as they can with high protein and low sugar cereal. The cereals don't taste as good as the extremely sugary store brand cereals that we all grew up on, but they do provide at least some joy. My biggest complaint would be that all of the cereals are shaped in an "O" shape, and it would be nice to have some flake or pebbles, or other cereal shape varieties. It's a similar parallel between protein and chocolate bars, the chocolate bars definitely taste better but we want the protein/lower sugar from the protein bar. I also got a free "Magic Spoon" with my purchase which was really fun! Also, my cat loved biting the cardboard boxes, so was a great purchase for him too!

    Tony's Chocolonely

    Level 1
    Samantha HLevel 1 11 Reviews

    10 months ago

    These chocolates are too good. My boyfriend and I bought 2 large bars and could not stop ourselves from eating the whole thing. We woke up the next morning in a sugar coma. The chocolate is so good and smooth, we even love the dark chocolate options. I would warn that you don't want to buy too many of these all at once because they will get eaten immediately. Also, it's great that they are from slavery-free cocoa farms, so we feel great supporting this brand!

    Away

    Level 1
    Samantha HLevel 1 11 Reviews

    a year ago

    I’ve had my away for several years and I use it everywhere. I have nothing negative but the handle has become a little sticky after a little while. I know I can probably exchange this due to their lifetime policy but it’s not that bad. I also hear other suitcases might fit more than the Away but I think I don’t need a slightly larger Away.