Reviews

    Flakes

    Level 4
    Lauren SLevel 4 33 Reviews

    2 months ago

    LOVE this product, hate their marketing. First and foremost I will say I love their shampoo and conditioner, it actually works and smells great! It’s expensive, but a little goes a long way and doesn’t need to be used at every shower to work. We do find your hair gets greasy by day two but the flakes stay away! The marketing… why is this only marketed as for men? Is it dangerous for women to use? Will it not work for women? Nothing on the bottle or website would lead you to believe this, but all of their marketing says these products are for men. It works just as well for women so I feel like you are just ignoring/missing out on a huge portion of the population. Second, many people are insecure about having dandruff so they aren’t eager to buy glaringly obvious products that call it out. Even my husband said he didn’t really want to keep the bottles out for all to see because the name of the brand is in big bold letters on the bottle.

    ShampooConditioner

    Canopy

    Level 4
    Lauren SLevel 4 33 Reviews

    4 months ago

    Purchased through a Thingtesting offer

    I’ve had a lot of humidifiers over the years. There are things I love about this one and things I don’t. Pros: - Mold-free technology + dishwasher safe (humidifiers can get REALLY gross this one does everything it can to limit bacteria) - waterless air distribution so you are limiting bacteria distribution and wet surfaces - essential oil diffuser built-in design on top of ventilation system (a lot of humidifiers don’t have this so you might think putting a few drops of oil in the water tank would be smart, however all that does is increase the bacteria growth) - auto-on/off as long as there is any water in the tank (pro & con) Cons: - auto on/off - if there is any water in the tank at all you can’t turn this thing off. Literally you turn it off and it turns itself back on if it detects water to reduce bacteria growth from standing water. - anything over the LOW setting is surprisingly loud. Louder than any other humidifier I’ve ever had. - it’s small which is convenient for a nightstand, but if you want a tank of water to last through the night the only setting you can use it on is LOW otherwise it runs out of water. - I thought the button functionality was clear and made sense until I started using it. I honestly have no idea why/when a button setting lights up or not. There’s no power light just to indicate if it’s on/off. But 3 lights are on when you hit the power button once? The water button which I thought was supposed to indicate when there’s no water in the tank never comes on even when the tank is empty? Overall I think the pros outweigh the cons and we ended up purchasing a second one for our son’s bedroom. I do think it’s a bit expensive, but the features to limit bacteria are huge and I’ve significantly noticed an improvement in how both my son and I sleep through the night and wake up feeling in the morning during the winter/dry months because of this humidifier.

    Bedside Humidifier

    Tobiq

    Level 4
    Lauren SLevel 4 33 Reviews

    4 months ago

    I’ve used the large duffel bag for a few family trips now and the toiletry bag has become my personal go-to for all trips. The toiletry bag holds so much stuff and has tons of different compartments to help keep you organized. I also have the 2-zipper Fanny pack as my everyday-on-the-go purse. With two little kids I need my hands and shoulders free from straps as much as possible so I love a good Fanny pack. Similar to their other products the number of compartments to keep you organized is awesome. I love that the strap is adjustable and detached from both sides of the bag depending what is easier for you to access. I do find the space a little tight to fit everything I want to carry (cell phone, wallet, keys, sunglasses, tissues, kids snack, chapstick etc) but if you use the card slots for your wallet instead of something bulky it’s nice. Also, they line at least one zipped pocket with fleece to help protect your glasses from scratches. I find the duffel bag works for specific types of travel. (E.g. we’ve used it for a family of 4 trip to the beach, but didn’t use it for a trip to Europe). It holds a lot and again has tons of compartments to keep you organized. I was able to put all of my clothes and my 2 & 3 year old boys’ clothes for a week long trip to the beach in the duffel bag, but the husband had to use his own bag because my stuff took up 2 spots. I think it really depends on how big your items are due to your size and the season. Overall the quality and flexibility is great!

    Large duffel bagToiletry bag2-zipper Fanny pack

    Ouai

    Level 4
    Lauren SLevel 4 33 Reviews

    5 months ago

    Love their rose scalp sugar scrub. It smells and feels amazing. I tried an exfoliating scalp scrub from another company and hated it; ended up throwing it away. The Ouai scrub moves well through your hair to actually apply it to your scalp without it being to sticky or tacky and getting caught all in your hair before making it to your scalp. I found the curl enhancing spray to be okay, but nothing spectacular.

    Curl enhancer spray Sugar scalp scrub

    amika

    Level 4
    Lauren SLevel 4 33 Reviews

    5 months ago

    Over the years I’ve tried their shampoo & conditioner, hair mask, dry shampoo, and heat protector. I’ve liked all of their products, especially their heat protector spray; it is so light it doesn’t weigh your hair down or leave any residue. The dry shampoo is one of my favorites, disappearing quickly. And the conditioner and mask leave my hair feeling so healthy.

    Hair maskMoisturizing conditioner Dry shampooshampoo Heat protectant

    SodaStream

    Level 4
    Lauren SLevel 4 33 Reviews

    5 months ago

    The Sodastream is super quick and easy to use. It’s pretty cool that you can control the intensity of the bubbles with each bottle you make. My husband isn’t a fan of using the mixers as they have a medicinal taste to them so he just drinks it natural or mixes it with juice. You get a lot of CO2 out of one canister and they have a pretty neat recycle program. If you are into carbonated beverages this is a great addition to your kitchen.

    SodaStream

    Nori

    Level 4
    Lauren SLevel 4 33 Reviews

    5 months ago

    Purchased through a Thingtesting offer

    Fabric shavers/depillers are the device you never new you needed and can’t believe you lived without! I borrowed my sister’s she bought off Amazon awhile ago and was obsessively De-pilling everything I owned. The Nori is great. So happy I finally got my own fabric shaver! It is a little larger than I was expecting, but it’s super light weight, can hold a lot of lint, and lasts a long time off one charge so you can get a lot done. I feel very safe using it; not worried I’m going to cut myself or my clothing even though it’s made up of tiny blades. I saw other reviews where people commented on other shavers putting holes in their clothes. The Nori definitely doesn’t do that; it’s super gentle yet powerful all at the same time and even comes with a set of replacement blades when the originals get dull! It really works great and I would definitely recommend.

    Nori Shaver

    LMNT

    Level 4
    Lauren SLevel 4 33 Reviews

    8 months ago

    We were a Liquid IV household for awhile and then realized the sugar levels were no better than other hydration drinks so we switched to LMNT and haven’t looked back. We have enjoyed a number of their flavors (grapefruit, raspberry, watermelon, citrus), some not so much (chocolate), but have the ones we like on subscription to make sure we always have it stocked in the house. Once you get over the initial surprise that this drink isn’t sweet like others, and salt based instead, it doesn’t take long to get hooked. Sometimes it’s tough to drink the recommended daily amount of water and this helps fill that gap. I find the days I don’t drink one I definitely feel dehydrated and have a slight headache from the lack of electrolytes. The packets make it super easy to travel with and take on-the-go.

    Our Place

    Level 4
    Lauren SLevel 4 33 Reviews

    9 months ago

    I will start by saying I love their dishes. I was introduced to this brand because I was looking for new dinner plates to replace all my 10 year old chipped crate and barrel dishes. Our Place plates are sturdy and gorgeous. I would buy more of their dishes without hesitation. Their pans on the other hand… If only these products lasted longer. I’m all about innovation to improve the user experience, and I will pay the investment…if it works. I have the OP Always pan, Dutch oven, small pan, and small pot. These products have a shelf life. After about a year the coating begins to chip or wear down even if you follow all of the instructions to a T. Once the non-stick coating is compromised everything sticks and it’s only a matter of time before you get so frustrated you look elsewhere. I will say, their customer service is great. I’ve had to replace my daily go-to Always pan 3 times. Yes, 3 times in 2 years because I’ve either received pans that already had small chips in the coating/paint or the pan didn’t even last 120 days before losing its non-stick. At this point I will continue to use the pans I have while they last, but will look elsewhere once the coating wears off. They are a hefty investment but the technology is not their yet to warrant the cost.

    Le Creuset

    Level 4
    Lauren SLevel 4 33 Reviews

    9 months ago

    I’ve had Le Creuset casserole dishes for years. They are really great quality, beautiful colors, oven safe, and extremely sturdy. There’s a reason the brand has been around for so long. Honestly if I had to think of a con for the brand it would be the cost and weight (they are heavy), but those are some of the exact reasons they are also so good. I consider my Le Creuset pieces life long, unlike some other kitchenware that costs just as much and only lasts a season or two.