Reviews

iwi life

Shay OLevel 1 11 Reviews

Would recommend

a year ago

Too early yet to notice any physical/health changes, but I can say that I really like this product so far! It's nice that it's vegan, and I find it to be very easily digestible with very minimal burps compared to my regular fish oil. The capsules are an easy size & shape to swallow, and the packaging and color of the pills are pleasing and unassuming.

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I think the only barrier for me to repurchasing would be the current price! I appreciate the quality of the product but also have to be conscious of my monthly health & wellness budget as a whole. Might be okay for folks who only take one or two supplements though!

Hero Cosmetics

Shay OLevel 1 11 Reviews

Would recommend

a year ago

Simple but effective! I use the Original patches on pimples, which seem to speed up recovery and have the added benefit of creating a physical barrier between me and picking, eep! Sometimes I still get dark spots afterwards, but all in all a great addition to my travel kit & skin care in general.

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I'd like to try the full nose & forehead patches, but they're so expensive for only 4 or so! Around $20! Would definitely like to see either a more accessible price, or a larger pack for the price.

Ghia

Shay OLevel 1 11 Reviews

Would recommend

a year ago

I adore Ghia sodas!! So much so that there were a few in my stocking this past Christmas. The OG flavor is my favorite out of all of them, and I find them equally delicious as a just a soda or an alcohol replacement. Herbal, botanical, and bittersweet- I'd definitely recommend for fans of Fernet, Campari, or Aperol flavor profiles.

Kin Euphorics

Shay OLevel 1 11 Reviews

Would recommend

a year ago

I've tried one beverage from Kin (the pink & green "Bloom" flavor,) and had a fairly good experience. The flavor is rather light, but it's refreshing and vaguely botanical in a nice way. Not too sweet, and does seem to give a subtle mood lift. I like this drink as an alcohol substitute, but it's not necessarily amazing enough for me to crave in periods when I am drinking alcohol.

Maude

Shay OLevel 1 11 Reviews

Would recommend

a year ago

I've tried a lube, bath soak/salt, and a vibrator from Maude. I really enjoy that the colors and packaging of everything is muted and gender-neutral. The vibrator is well-made, and a good size for travel with a discreet canvas bag. I've had it for about two years and it seems to be lasting well. The lube was pretty good and non-irritating, though a little sticky. The bath products were not my favorite, with very strong scents that didn't seem very conducive to PH balance, etc. which was kind of surprising considering this is an intimacy company. But other than that, very solid!

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I think a broader, rounder size option for the vibrators would be great. Almost like the "Drop" vibrator, but larger/flatter. Something that could fit in the palm.

Neuro

Shay OLevel 1 11 Reviews

Would recommend

a year ago

I've tried this brand's caffeine gum (the "Energy & Focus" pack) and really enjoyed it! I used it as a way to help me quit nicotine gum, and it honestly helped a lot. You get a good little jolt from it, and it was a fun little thing to share with friends. Not something I currently have a need for but it was definitely fun and a bit of a novelty!

Tower 28 Beauty

Shay OLevel 1 11 Reviews

Would recommend

a year ago

I've tried Tower 28's soothing facial spray, lipglosses, and tinted balm and have enjoyed all three. The "Beach Please" balm in Power Hour has become a purse staple for me, specifically!! It's moisturizing but not too greasy, good pigment density yet not hard to blend out and blur as needed. I swipe some on my cheeks, nose bridge, eyelids, and lips when I unexpectedly have somewhere to be and want to look put together and cute! This brand has made makeup way more fun for me as a person with extremely sensitive skin. Never have had an irritation issue with their products, for which I am so grateful. I haven't yet tried some of their newer products like mascara and lip liner, but I'm excited to give them a go this summer when I refresh some of my makeup kit!

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I will say the plastic that holds the hinge together for the tinted balm snapped on me, but this could be my fault! I use a rubber band to keep it closed in my purse because I am just that dedicated to this lil product, lol.

Necessaire

Shay OLevel 1 11 Reviews

Would recommend

a year ago

Most of their other products weren't for me, but the deodorants are the bomb and have become a staple for my whole household!! The scents are gender-neutral and not overpowering, and the formulas really work for me and my parter to a surprising degree!! Even on days I don't wear it, I find that I'm less stinky overall, lol. It's a comfy, non-irritating watery gel that doesn't get sticky or stain my clothes, which is also a huge plus. Have tried and loved the Unscented and Eucalyptus, and have just ordered the new Sandalwood scent with high hopes. A must-try if you don't like traditional deodorants!!

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Might like to see a refillable bottle in the future.

Seed

Shay OLevel 1 11 Reviews

a year ago

First off, I have to say that I absolutely adore Seed's packaging. The matte green glass, matching box, and mushroom-based "styrofoam" packing are truly nice to hold and look at. I've saved a lot of their boxes in the past to repackage presents in too, lol. Their customer service has always been receptive, and their brand has a great little science-writing element on their website and socials. As for the probiotic itself, I'm undecided. I've tried their main probiotic (and more recently the "kids" powder formula that you add to drinks) on-and-off for the last three years. I wasn't ever really able to tolerate the two capsule serving size, and would get stomachaches unless I took a half serving (ie, one capsule only.) I did sometimes notice more regularity, but that was maybe all. In the hopes to stick with the brand (and taking probiotics in general,) I switched over to the kids powder formula to see if I'd get less stomachaches. The answer was... sort of? The powder has a kind of clumpy, milk-sugar taste that is familiar but I can't quite pin down. I still like to take it as an immune-system booster when I feel a cold coming on, but I haven't been able to tolerate it daily. Maybe this is just me, but between that and the high cost (between $30-$50 a month depending on the product,) it's not something I can really justify continuing. Maybe there is another brand or formulation out there for me that would work better, but I'm not sure. I will say their "Seed Magic" science classes and prize drops were insanely fun, and I still wear the shirt I got for deciphering a little puzzle they doled out over a few week period. Hats off to whoever designed those challenges! The brand is also doing some cool social impact/product disruption things in the future that I will definitely keep an eye on (like probiotics for bees, plastic-eating microbes, and a future line of microbiome-friendly personal care and home products!) TL,DR: beautiful packaging and uniform colorway, nice customer service and brand info. tough on my stomach personally, and very expensive to keep up with.

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Might try again if the monthly cost ever went down, or if a sensitive-stomach line was introduced.

OLIPOP

Shay OLevel 1 11 Reviews

Would recommend

a year ago

I love the flavors and packaging of this brand, and the fact that it has prebiotic fibers! It's also nice that they taste like real soda and not diet or healthy soda (at least to me.) My only qualm is that the brand uses Stevia, which I've recently come to realize gives me stomach aches :( However, this is an issue I have with all stevia-containing products, not just Olipop, so if you can tolerate that ingredient well then don't let that stop you! My favorite flavors are the Strawberry Vanilla, Root Beer, Vintage Cola, and Orange Squeeze.

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Please make a version with no sugar alcohols eventually!! Maybe something with maple syrup or agave?