a year ago
I absolutely LOVE my baggus and have given them away to friends and family. My favorites are the limited edition patterns - I've got the watermelons, the black cat, and the constellation series. They recently also made tie-back masks for the pandemic, which were so comfortable and well-made. Definitely, a brand that will always get my money!
a year ago
I really love my Cadence capsules! I use them for shorter trips - from a few days to a week. They're super easy to use and even easier to clean at the end of a trip. They come in cute colors with interchangeable cap markers (so you can swap things around if you need them). All the capsules also stick together with the magnets so it's convenient to pack in different shapes.
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The capsules are a little heavy on their own so packing a lot packs some weight. The edges are wide, and the inner capsule is much smaller than the full size. I wish they were slightly bigger and held more because I can't take them for longer trips, it's not enough space.
a year ago
I got a Casper mattress for the first time in 2019, and it's been the best thing ever! I miss my bed when I'm traveling and have been getting Casper pillows as gifts for my family members, too! Compared to the other brands I've researched, Casper can be pricey but comes with great quality.
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More firm options and a travel-size pillow would be great.
a year ago
I bought the Character toolbox and later toolkit to store the Character tools, but also my personal tools. Everything is super high quality, easy to use, and aesthetic - not that tools need to be cute, but it helps! The toolbox looks great on its own and all the drawers have tons of room for lots of small tools and screws. The project kits for setting up light fixtures or gallery walls are also a really easy-to-use kickstart.
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The Character team is really great to communicate with and very open to feedback about tools and expansions.
a year ago
A healthy alternative to soda, but I can't have more than one a day, or it'll be too much prebiotic. They're fruity, and light and the kombucha is smooth. I love the Ginger Lime, Orange, and Watermelon flavors. Haven't tried the others yet. They're affordable ~ around $2.50 per can if you buy the 12 packs.
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The sweetener leaves an aftertaste that can taste weird.
2 years ago
I've had a quip toothbrush for almost 4 years now - having moved and traveled everywhere with it. I also have the flossing kit, the travel bag (they're so cute!), and the mouthwash kit. I love that the brand puts out new things every year - new flavors for the toothpaste or mints.
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The toothbrush doesn't always hold up over time. I've had to replace the motor and the base twice. Sometimes the brush head wears down before the next one arrives. The paint also starts to chip on the plastic colored ones.
2 years ago
Warby Parker is great for trendy glasses, and especially clutch during the pandemic because your can order a try-on-kit for free with 5 glasses to test at home and decide which is best for you. The customer service is super helpful as well - I had to text with them after my last pair broke after a month and they sent me a new one right away.
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The plastic frames can be a little finicky - they break or scratch easily. For the price point, however, it makes sense. Warby also doesn't really repair broken or twisted frames, they'll just send you a new one which makes me nervous about the waste.
2 years ago
I adore Supergroup's Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 - it's weightless, slides on really easily, and doesn't have a scent, color, or texture. It almost feels like a serum moisturizer and sits really well as primer for my makeup. I also use the body mist and glow screen (it rolls on really easily) when traveling or reapplying makeup. The brand also has a really great mission and they're available for purchase in FSA-elligible stores as well, which is so helpful!
2 years ago
I was really excited about Glossier after seeing several tiktoks on how easy it was to use for that "no make up clean" look. I purchased several items: - Cloud paint in Spark - Perfecting Skin tint in G10 - Stretch Concealer in G10 - Lidstar in Lily and Slip - Skywash in Pool and Palm The Skin tint and concealer were really lightweight, super light coverage, but easy to apply and layer. The Cloud paint was really pigmented and easy to blend out. The lidstar and skywash eyeshadows severely hurt my eyelids and caused them to be dry and flaky. After reaching out to Glossier, they informed me that there are some ingredients that people have reported allergies to and refunded those items from my order. I appreciated their willingness to do so.
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Glossier doesn't claim to be a clean beauty brand so I can't criticize them for that, but it seems like the formulation in the Lidstars and Skywash eyeshadows cause allergic reactions for several individuals.