Reviews
Kiramoon
Experience
I received this via thingtesting and was pleasantly surprised. It shipped quickly with a charming (albeit a bit wasteful) unboxing. I did find the packaging to feel a bit cheap/childish, but I think that might be the brand's aesthetic choice and not mine. I can't really picture myself paying the sticker price for something that looks like that. I appreciated that it came with a brush applicator, hope that's optional because there's only so many brushes you need. I was surprised by the scent given how fragrance-free skincare has become these days -- it did smell pretty fake, but I don't mind fragrance. It tingled for a bit, but otherwise was a very chill experience. I wouldn't say I noticed any immediate brightening or exfoliation so it's quite gentle compared to my current rotation of exfoliants (U beauty, good genes, dr dennis gross pads). I would recommend this to someone who has sensitive skin (yet can tolerate fragrance) and is looking for a self care moment that won't have dramatic effect, but also won't burn your skin off! I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to a friend because I like to recommend things that have a really dramatic result, but if one were to ask me for something less intense, I may.
Jackfir
Experience
Definitely designed for guys! The whole brand is meant for a dude that camps. I gave this to my husband and he likes it for evenings because it’s quite heavy. Good size product that is still travel safe.
Feedback
There should be a lighter version for daytime preferably with SPF. I do think the rugged manliness is a bit over the top. We all have skin! It doesn’t have to feel like that guy who chops wood on tiktok!
Wooden Spoon Herbs
Experience
I tried the magic magnesium because of a thingtest and I will be honest, I was incredibly skeptical, but I was down to give it a try. I take melatonin a lot to sleep and swapped in the magic magnesium. HOLY SMOKES! it works. I can't believe I'm saying this because I am a melatonin (or stronger sleeping rx) user and it really has a nice calming sensation that makes you ready for bed. Definitely no wild dreams, doesn't knock you out, but it calms you down. The packaging is stunning and the drink is a really fun blue. It tastes great (skeptical again because there's stevia and I hate the taste of that but you can barely taste it). Kinda tastes like a liquid IV. Love that you can drink it warm or cold, will def be buying more when I run out!
Feedback
None -- so excited to try more!
Scent Lab
Experience
It arrived safely in compostable packing peanuts and little silk bag (would be nice if it didn't have the brand on it so prominently so I could reuse it when gifting something else). The scent is fresh and citrusy. The quiz felt a little too lightweight to be called "AI". I wish I could have explicitly shared candles I love and then had it recommend something based on those candles. I couldn't make any changes to the candles that were given to me and had plenty of technical issues. That said, their customer support was probably the best part of this whole thing (is that possible?). The fastest response EVER (within 10 min if not less), super helpful, no canned responses, really genuine. I just wish I could have modified the candle options and tweaked them, but there isn't really a way to do that. Ultimately, I wish the candles were AI of the candles you already love! The candle looks nice (matte black), the name sticker on it is a bit cheesy. I think this would make a good corporate gift or for someone you don't know well. I can't picture myself using it for me again because at this point, I know what I like and I would just get that.
Feedback
The quiz should be more robust, include candles you already have and love, and more opportunity to share no-go scents. The candle results should be tweakable and I should be able to access my account. There's quite a few tech issues I ran into!
Set Active
Experience
I bought into the hype seeing it everywhere on TikTok and decided to take the plunge during black friday...final sale. Wish I hadn't! The hype is decidedly not real. The cuts of everything are so strange (I got a matching set bra and shorts) and I'm a very standard M in every workout company I've ever tried. And holy cameltoe. I never get a cameltoe in other leggings/shorts, but 😳 these shorts will not be leaving the house. I can't return them which is a bummer, but they're not it, take your cash and spend it literally anywhere else.
Feedback
The cuts are unflattering, the fabric is interesting but doesn't actually keep you sucked in. The bra I have is supposed to be max hold...i wouldn't wear this to a yoga class! But the cameltoe of it all is the most egregious part.
Spring & Mulberry
Experience
Stunning packaging and look of the actual chocolate. Would make a beautiful gift! It’s definitely not for everyone as the flavors are unique. This is not your grocery store Hershey’s bar!
Feedback
The flavors are definitely different so manage those expectations! Because it’s sweetened with dates, it has sugar but isn’t as sweet as your typical chocolate
Unreal Snacks
Experience
I've only had the coconut chocolate ones, but they are SO good! If you're into a bounty bar, it scratches that itch in a big way. The little bars are 70 cals and really make you feel like you've had a decadent dessert without the fullness/calories!
OLIPOP
Experience
respectfully, it's not it for me. I appreciate that they're low cal, but if you have the flavor of cola and root beer, I'm going to expect that it's going to taste like it. It just made me want to have the real version of it. The strawberry vanilla one tasted like cough syrup and the stevia flavor is really strong. For those that don't mind that flavor or even like diet sodas this may be great for you, but I'd rather have sparkling water or an actual soda than this.
Feedback
Don't use stevia! :(
Andie
Experience
Solid swimsuits -- I have a few one pieces and bikinis. They're flattering and classic. I don't think they're particularly innovative, but their sizing is consistent and they never sheer out or pill.
Daily Harvest
Experience
I always used DH for their smoothies because they were so easy to pop into the blender. I branched out to the harvest bowls, ice cream, and the flatbread and yiiikes that wasn't the move. The smoothies are great, the chia/overnight oats are fine, but nothing to write home about, and anything savory made me feel like a hamster -- never full or satisfied. Naturally, with the whole drama, I cancelled my membership, no smoothie is worth ending up in the hospital, but it was tasty while it lasted.
Feedback
The mechanism that DH uses to keep things frozen is asking for a lawsuit (a different one) it's just dry ice in an open plastic bag that I almost touched. There's gotta be a better way that isn't potentially really dangerous! And managing my subscription was a pain in the butt! SO painful -- the UX was just not there.