Reviews

    Outlier

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    Ben MLevel 2 12 Reviews

    9 months ago

    This is hard not to wear all the time, revolutionary clothing. Outlier are constantly testing, releasing experiments each week and working anything that stands out back into their main product line. I've struggled for years with finding trousers and shorts that fit, last and look good in a variety of settings and now I struggle to look elsewhere. I've only got a couple of t-shirts so far but would love to get more. Being UK-based it's a little tougher with having to guess on sizing but I've mostly done quite well. The brand also occasionally does a WTF drop where you get heavily discounted but randomly selected items in your size. Some stuff is expensive, especially the more experimental pieces, but everything I've got has become a wardrobe staple for me.

    Zooki

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    Ben MLevel 2 12 Reviews

    a year ago

    so for a long while I was getting increasingly bad red and dry blotches on my face that I found really distressing. I tried all sorts of things but nothing would have a long term effect and it felt like the problem was getting increasingly bad. my 2yr old nephew was experiencing super dry skin under his chin that would crack and cause him a lot of pain. his mum tried using zoom and his skin almost completely cleared up in about a fortnight. I thought I'd try the product. since using Zooki my skin has almost completely recovered! it's been spectacular. after initially using amazon, I had to sign up to a subscription. the product is a reasonable expense at £35/month but the longer I've used it, the lower the dose I need and you can delay the deliveries when they send you reminder texts. on the occasions where the reminders haven't worked and I've received extra product they've been really helpful and friendly to deal with too.

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    - it's an expensive product (I think) but the results have been totally worth it and you can take less as time goes by - I've had a couple of problems with the reminder texts not arriving and product shipping to my when I don't need it - there's a mango and a lime flavour - I don't mind the taste (prefer the mango) but I can understand why some people might not like it

    Aesop

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    Ben MLevel 2 12 Reviews

    2 years ago

    Beautiful products and the packaging is a classic. I had some of their roll on deodorant which was lovely, have used their soaps and would be interested in trying their moisturisers and so on.

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    It's very expensive and the in store experience is slightly bizarre. They're beautiful spaces but the staff, while friendly and nice, are a little too keen to jump in and be an evangelist.

    Le Creuset

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    Ben MLevel 2 12 Reviews

    2 years ago

    I love their stuff. Timeless, classic design that you can choose with a pop of colour if you so choose. I love the mugs and the oven trays in particular and they last forever. I also bought my sister some of their wine glasses and she loved them too. Their discount stores in outlet malls are good places got pick things up at lower prices than you find elsewhere too and given that their products aren't trendy, there's not really a seasonal reason to buy stuff.

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    It can be pricy but given that they'll last forever and have a lifetime guarantee, it doesn't seem like a bad deal.

    Muji

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    Ben MLevel 2 12 Reviews

    2 years ago

    I love Muji. Beautiful stores, with a consistent feel and aesthetic, and really well-made, competitively priced products. I used to use their colouring pencils for school, now I swear by their white tees and white sneakers. Their clothing is glorious.

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    A better website experience. The stores are great.

    Everlane

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    Ben MLevel 2 12 Reviews

    2 years ago

    I was gifted a couple of their t-shirts by a relative. They're ok, not spectacular, with a couple of odd design features. Nevertheless I like the brand's transparency and would be happy to try some other products.

    Ace & Tate

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    Ben MLevel 2 12 Reviews

    2 years ago

    These glasses are the first I've ever enjoyed wearing. I used to only put glasses on when I knew I wouldn't see anyone but I happily wear these out and about. I went to their shop in Germany for a free eye test and to get all my details together. They were super friendly and made this all very painless. Then I did a couple of rounds of home try ons sent to me in the UK. Once I had the ones I wanted, they sent them to me extremely quickly and I've been delighted with them ever since.

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    I'm not sure!

    Peloton

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    Ben MLevel 2 12 Reviews

    2 years ago

    I generally dislike gym classes and the often empty encouragement you receive but I had a go on a Peloton and totally see the appeal. It removes all the friction of going to a class, enabling you to easily make exercise a part of your life. It's a beautiful product, particularly in the quality of the c=screen, and there are an amazing variety of workouts. The instructors I've tried have had a good vibe about them and the leaderboard thing keeps you testing yourself. Only downside is the cost. It's very expensive but if you factor in the time and travel costs of travelling to a gym class, it probably works out favourably.

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    Cost

    Tony's Chocolonely

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    Ben MLevel 2 12 Reviews

    2 years ago

    delicious taste, fun packaging and worthy donations. all in all it's good fun.

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    the shape of the chocolate bar itself is a bit irritating to break up into eatable chunks or to bite down on. it's also expensive but if people are being fairly compensated then that's not annoying!

    Oatly

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    Ben MLevel 2 12 Reviews

    2 years ago

    one of the better tasting oat milks and froths decently when making proper coffee. generally though, I find their messaging disingenuous and if you're considering drinking it or do already, I'd look into some of the analysis around its nutritional quality, particularly a guy called Jeff Nobbs. I send that to any of my friends who are regularly drinking oat milk.

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    the seemingly unhealthy product and the messaging that implies otherwise.