Reviews
Jolie
Experience
Got this as a Thingdrop after eyeing it for a while. Even after reading the directions of how easy installing it would be, it still shocked me just how truly easy it was! Living in an apartment I was a little nervous, but seems like it will still be easy to replace with the original head and take this with me whenever I move. Hard to exactly know just how much the water filter is helping, but have noticed some improvements in my skin, so think it's helping! It also maybe feels like cleaner better water. Also just looks nicer and has a great water distribution/pressure compared to my old apartment shower head. The subscription filter replacements seem a bit pricey, especially because I've seen other subscription filtered shower heads for less. Will probably just try to stretch out how long I can use each one, but will eventually get another filter.
Therabody
Experience
I have the Theragun Mini and LOVE it. I asked for it for Christmas a few years back and my mom got it for me and also fell in love so I ended up buying one for her birthday a few months later. It's also the perfect gift for any partner/family member!!
Girlfriend Collective
Experience
LOVE Girlfriend Collective! I have so many leggings from them and a bunch of other clothes from t-shirts, long sleeves, bras, vest, sweatpants, the skort, dress, all amazing. My go-to clothes during early pandemic stay at home times (and even now). Their reset collection is my current fav and want literally everything!
Pela
Experience
I love the brand's mission and the color options, but ultimately these cases feel a bit expensive for the quality. I got lots of targeted IG ads for one of their 2 for 1 sales and finally caved, but it felt like they got really noticeably dirty really easily and even ripped fairly easily too — and mind you this was early pandemic days when I was mostly staying home and the most activity was going on a run/walk outside. Love that they're sustainably made, but when they get so dirty and destroyed so easily and you need to go through they quickly it seems like it defeats the purpose.
Blume
Experience
I got ads on Instagram about Meltdown for ages before I finally caved and bought it to try. It felt a little pricey at first (at least for my general skincare budget), but honestly, it's now my holy grail product and so so worth it! (That being said, they have sales frequently and I usually buy multiple then to stock up.) I usually use Meltdown all over my face as part of my morning and night routine to keep my skin clear, but it also works great as a spot treatment when I feel a particularly big zit coming along. When I first started ordering and during early COVID days, there were sometimes shipping delays which was frustrating but it was a small business figuring things out and they were always really communicative about the process and issues. Meltdown would definitely be one of my deserted island picks!
Feedback
The first few times I used it I felt like it had a really strong (but nice!) scent. I'm not sure if i'm just used to it now or if they've reduced/removed it.
Bitchin' Sauce
Experience
I first tried the OG Bitchin' Sauce when my friend brought it over for our homemade pizza night. I was a little skeptical when he made a pizza with only that instead of marinara, but it was actually delicious!
Good Time
Experience
I briefly freelanced for this company pre-launch and was an excited skeptic to try the shampoo and conditioner as a first-time bar user. That being said, OMG I LOVE THESE. Shampoo bar: Smells subtle, but great. Shocks me how well it lathers and how little you really need to wash your hair. Conditioner bar: Works best when applied directly to your hair. I had heard even from people who had used other shampoo/conditioner bars before that generally conditioner bars don't work as well as liquid ones, but this one shocked everyone how well it worked. I went in still a bit skeptical, but it really hydrates and makes my hair so soft. My fiance, who previously thought using conditioner was stupid, got out of the shower after using it for the first time and was so shocked and excited about how soft his hair was. Body bar: I've only tried the Big Sky fragrance, it's smells subtle but great and definitely leaves my body smelling great and feeling hydrated without the typical soap bar streaky feel.
Feedback
I actually wish the fragrances were a little stronger!
Athletic Greens
Experience
I'm not really someone who any of my friends who say is a "super green juice healthy" kind of person. I had heard enough podcast ads and IG influencer speils about AG for it to pique my interest and give me hope that as a decently healthy but not veggie loving person, this would be a good tasting healthy drink to incorporate into my diet. Honestly, I think it smells/tastes kind of like medicine and I can't drink it when only mixed with water — I have to mix it with apple juice and a lot of it. Because of this, it wasn't easy to work into my routine and I started to dread it every morning. On top of all this it just felt really expensive for what it is. The metal jar/spoon felt cool, but again I couldn't handle the taste.
Feedback
I've heard you can reach out and ask for a travel/sample pack to taste test before you commit which is something I really wish I had done. If you're picky/sensitive to flavors/generally not a green juice fan, I definitely suggest trying to get a sample to try before committing. All that being said, my fiance, doesn't think it tastes too bad and he was totally fine with the flavor but also thought it was too pricey.
Who Gives a Crap
Experience
Who Gives a Crap first caught my eye because of their name — how could it not?! Then the bright and fun packaging pulled me in. Then I found out about their eco-friendly products and social impact business model. Between all three, I could not think of a more perfect company. I admired them and their hilarious copy/marketing just on social for awhile then finally gave in and subscribed (perfect timing with my first delivery coming early March 2020 right as the pandemic hit). Their base level TP isn't plush or crazy soft, but I think quality wise it's fine and standard and knowing that it makes a great impact and I get it conveintly for a great price makes it so much worth it. I haven't tried their premium TP, but have heard good things!
Goodies
Experience
I first discovered Goodies via Instagram early 2020 and eyed everything they posted with love wanted to make the cross-LA trek to their eastside shop. Once the pandemic hit, they kept their business going with neighborhood specific delivieries which was SO incredible and I knew I couldn't help but support and finally get a few things I'd been eying. Since then I've visited both their Atwater and Santa Monica shops, as well as sample sales. The products are great price for great quality and everyone who works with them is so incredibly kind. I love seeing how they've been able to expand and open more stores!
Feedback
I have one wooden cup that I got at their sample sale for $2 that cracked and leaked the first time I hand washed it, but because it was so cheap and everything else I've gotten has been such great quality it didn't bug me at all. I have the wooden bread loaf basket, coffee scoop, salt bowl, marble tray — everything is so beautiful and really elevates the look of my apt.