Reviews
Le Puzz
Experience
We got a mini-puzzle through a Thingdrop and love it. The packaging--especially the text--is bizarre and adorable, and the puzzle was fun to make. The colors are quite vibrant.
Saie
Experience
I just got my first two Saie products--the brow pomade and the Super Glowy Gel in Starglow. The pomade's wand is a little skinnier than I expected, but it holds well. I love the Starglow, which is similar to Thrive Causmetics' illuminting primer. It's light and goes on smoothly and unlike Thrive's product, it doesn't pill up on my skin. It has a slight aroma that I'm not a huge fan of, but it's not off-putting. Just not my favorite. I tried the Slip Tint on at Sephora but it was too heavy for my needs. I could see mixing it with regular moisturizer, though. And I appreciate that their products are now at Sephora, since you can only return them for a partial refund if you order directly from Saie. I like the eco-friendly, no-frills packaging and I believe you can send the packaging back to them for recycling. I contacted them with product questions--email or text only--and sent a photo, and I got back a detailed reply very quickly.
Feedback
I love how the Starglow feels going on and how it looks, so much so that I used it on a Saturday, when I would usually go 100% makeup-free. The pump works well and the bottle was much larger than I expected.
light phone
Experience
I have had my Light Phone 2 for almost two years now; my teenager has one as well. Although there are sometimes some annoying software glitches (e.g., the alarm or text sounds stop working occasionally), they always resolve themselves. LP is extremely responsive, both via customer service and via the LP Reddit. Most importantly, it's a small phone with no internet or camera, so it really helps with smartphone addiction and distraction. It's not only my primary mobile phone; it's my only mobile phone.
Feedback
Things you can do on the LP 2: -text (single person or group), including voice-to-text -call -get directions (GPS) -make notes via the Notes app -download music or podcasts -set multiple alarms -automatically forward received texts with photos or links to your email -see emojis Things you can't do: -take photos -access the internet, including apps -see photos on the device itself -create emojis Yes, it takes some getting used if you've been using a smartphone for years and years, but the benefits to mental health and focus are pretty great. Also, all updates come via software, so you only have to buy one phone to use indefinitely (at least for now!) . Also: I wish there was a QR code reader, but that would require a camera.
Plink!
Experience
I like the packaging of the Juicebox and the Plink tablets are fun to use--the same fizzing action of Alka-Seltzer or denture-cleaning tablets but with a tasty payoff at the end! I appreciate the ingredients and purchased it for primarily for my husband, who has a Crystal Light addiction in the summer months that he's passed on to our kids. To that end, I also appreciate the single-serving packs. I think we may also take them backpacking this summer for a special treat.
Feedback
So far, we've only tried the watermelon, and all four family members agreed that 2 tablets were a must; with one tablet, there was only a hint of flavor.
JuneShine
Experience
I tried the watermelon flavor after I received a 6-pack as a birthday gift. It was surprisingly delicious--not too sweet, with a very light flavor of watermelon--and very refreshing. It was definitely sour, which isn't always the taste I want, but I enjoyed it enough to buy my own six-pack the next time. The other plus: It's gluten-free.
Terrelique
Experience
I purchased these for my sister's birthday. She loves the look of them--I got the green for her--and they fit perfectly. She wants to wear them outside because she wants to show them off. I've already recommended them to at least 3 friends. They shipped quickly, and customer service was very responsive to questions about shipping, returns and exchanges.
Feedback
Right after I made my purchase (3+ weeks ago), I emailed the company and asked if they could add a note for my sister. They responded to me today, well after my sister received the slides. And the answer was no, they couldn't include a note. The turnaround time could have been much quicker. The price also went up significantly (from $52 to $64) in less than a year.
MARGIN
Experience
First off, the outside packaging (the box) has a minimalist design that's quite lovely. I love the very light, cucumber-infused scent of the moisturizer--it smells and feels fresh and goes on smoothly. I also like the clean design of the bottle. Also, the shipping was free and fast.
Feedback
The bottle appears to be made of plastic. I don't know if the company will be able to avoid single-use plastic or update the packaging to be more eco-friendly in the future.
Wellow
Experience
I purchased the bergamot & citrus deodorant because I love the idea of deodorant in cardboard, rather than plastic. The smell is quite nice, and the product goes on relatively smoothly. Although the packaging states that it is not retractable, I found that it did not stay up in the tube. This is a very minor inconvenience. On days when I am at home and not producing much sweat, it seems to work fine. Unfortunately, on work days--I am a middle and high school teacher--it did not prevent my armpits from being smelly and I found that I had to reapply or use different deodorant less than halfway through my workday. Overall verdict: Great idea, but like other natural deodorants, this one is not super-effective with my body chemistry.
Sana Foods
Experience
I'm not a huge fan of coconut flavor, so I'm probably not the right audience for this product despite eating gluten-free. I only tried the chips, and I didn't like the texture. I prefer a crispy chip, and these were not crispy.
Stasher Bag
Experience
I've been washing and reusing sandwich and storage bags since the late '90s. After trying a variety of cheaper brands of reusable sandwich and snack bags, I finally bit the bullet and bought 16 Stasher bags for my family in December--2 snack-size and 2 sandwich-size per person. (We all bring our lunches to work/school daily.) Verdict: They are awesome. They close and open easily, they don't leak, and they go through the dishwasher beautifully. Plus, they were wrapped in brown paper. They're pricy enough that I am not going to replace all the plastic bags in my house with them--we still put all our baked goods in regular zip-lock --but using these bags has cut down significantly on the use and subsequent washing of plastic bags in our house.
Feedback
Only cost. If they were more affordable, I would buy more of them. However, they are the only reusable bags that have worked for us.