May 2013
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Lysol Touch of Foam
Lysol Touch of Foam: So far, this comes in three scents: creamy vanilla orchid, rose & cherry in bloom, and wild berry bliss. It also only comes in one size (8.5 fl oz). It’s creamy, very thick and foamy, clings to your hands, moisturizes and kills 99.9% of bacteria on contact. There are also antimicrobials built into the pump to protect all that’s coming out.
What did I...
April 2013
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Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge
Garnier Fructis Hydra Recharge: Superfruits (goji berry, kiwi, and passionfruit) to the rescue. This product is meant to hydrate dry hair and infuse the hair with the vitamins and antioxidants from the superfruits without weighing it down.
What did I get?: I got a full size shampoo, conditioner and one minute treatment.
Where did I get this from?: I’m a BzzAgent and I got this set free....
Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition Oil
Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition: This multi-purpose product works on your skin (face and body) and hair. It claims to have no oily residue. Triple Nutrition comes from the olive, avocado, and shea oils. It’s also the first multi-use oil to come to the mass market. This can be used on damp or dry hair to moisturize and protect dry hair and improve strength and elasticity. Your skin...
March 2013
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Café Escapes: K-Cup Review
Café Escapes: This brand calls themselves an “anytime indulgence” for K-Cup packs. These are best when brewed with the 8 oz. option on the Keurig. It looks like they have these for all machines—the original types and the Vue.
Where did I get this from?: I’m a BzzAgent and I got this for free. Where can you get this from?: Any grocery and retail store, Keurig.com,...
February 2013
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MorningStar Farms Veggie Burgers
MorningStar Farms: This company offers a wide variety of meatless options for “turkey”, “chicken”, and “beef” burgers, “chicken” nuggets, “sausage” links, corn dogs, and many more.
Where did I get this from?: I’m a BzzAgent and I got this for free.
Price: This retails for $4.99/10 oz pack (4 burgers).
Griller’s Prime...
January 2013
3 posts
Neutrogena Hand Cream
Neutrogena Hand Cream: Repairs dryness, chapping, splitting nails, dry cuticles, scaliness and roughness. This has concentrated glycerin. Glycerin is a humectant and is meant to retain moisture. Comes in both Fragrance Free and Original.
Where did I get this from?: I’m a BzzAgent and I got this for free.
Price: This retails for $4.99/2 oz.
Review: I have this at the office and in my bag...
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Stella Artois: The Chalice Review
Stella Artois Chalice: Ah, the chalice. Something you think wouldn’t make a difference in drinking your beer, but it does. The long and sturdy stem is perfect for holding your perfectly poured beer without heating it up with your hands. After all, who likes warm beers?
Where did I get this from?: The chalice arrived in a neat box from BzzAgent. Not a piece was missing.
The nine steps to...
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Redbox Instant by Verizon Review
What is Redbox Instant by Verizon?: Verizon and Redbox have teamed up to create a streaming subscription-based service for movies. They’re currently in their beta stage and certain people have gotten “exclusive invites” to try this thing out.
How I stumbled upon it: I’m a BzzAgent and they’ve asked me to review Redbox Instant and gave me a code to give it a swing.
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December 2012
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COVERGIRL blastflipstick Review
About COVERGIRL blastflipstick: These dual ended lipsticks are ultra-blendable. You can take any of the 13 colors offered and blend to create multiple one color shades or two color ombre style. One stick can also take you from daytime, to a more dramatic night time look. Each stick comes with a creamy color on one end and a shimmery color on the other.
How I stumbled upon it: I’m a BzzAgent and...
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COVERGIRL blastflipstick Open Box
About COVERGIRL blastflipstick: These dual ended lipsticks are ultra-blendable. You can take any of the 13 colors offered and blend to create multiple one color shades or two color ombre style. One stick can also take you from daytime, to a more dramatic night time look. Each stick comes with a creamy color on one end and a shimmery color on the other.
How I stumbled upon it: I’m a...
November 2012
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Burt's Bees Intense Hydration with Clary Sage
What was in the Open Box?
Tons of samples for night cream & day lotion. Full size cream cleanser, treatment mask, and night cream.
About Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration: This line of product moisturizes your skin using Clary Sage which is a plant that thrives in impossible environmental conditions. It’s excellent at retaining moisture. Besides hydrating your skin, it’s...
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Green Mountain Tastes
Open Box Video: Click here to see what I got! http://thereviewcloud.tumblr.com/
About Green Mountain: They offer Fair Trade Certified coffees. This means that you can take part in giving farmers a good price for their beans, help improve their working conditions, protect the environment, and help the families and communities of these farmers.
How I stumbled upon it: BzzAgent sent me a couple...
October 2012
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WatchGlade Expressions Oil Diffuser. *Sorry about the quality. I had to compress the video to get it up here.
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WatchGlade Fragrance Mist Refill. *Sorry about the quality. I had to compress the video to get it up here.
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Glade Expressions Fragrance Mist & Oil Diffuser
About Glade Expressions Collection: This line of home fragrance products are artfully designed for display. There are 2 types of products in the line. One is a fragrance mist and includes the following scents: Cotton & Italian Mandarin, Fuji Apple & Cardamom Spice, Lavender & Juniper Berry, and Pineapple & Mangosteen. The other is an oil diffuser and comes in all the scents...
September 2012
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UNREAL Candies
About UNREAL Candies: UNREAL is all about un-junking candies that you’ve grown to love. That means, no artificials, no corn syrup, no hydrogenated oils, no preservatives and no GMOs. Overall, they have 40% less sugar, 13% less fat, 23% fewer calories, 149% more protein and 250% more fiber than its counterparts. They’re made with real milk, real caramel, real cane sugar, more peanuts...
July 2012
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Revlon Top Speed Nail Polish
About Revlon Top Speed: This is a fast drying nail polish built in with a top coat and available in 32 colors. Dries in 60 seconds. This one is in the color Lily (610). Formaldehyde and toulene free.
How I stumbled upon it: Purchased. Retails for ~$5.99 a bottle.
My Honest Opinion(s): Works great! At first I didn’t favor it as much because of the thickness of the polish. You could see...
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Green Mountain Nantucket Blend by Keurig
The last in our four part series of the Keurig K-Cups sent to me via BzzAgent. However, this experiment has made me go purchase the limited edition Vitamin Burst Iced Teas in Acai Berry and Strawberry Pomegranate, along with the Donut Shop’s Sweet and Creamy Hazelnut. So watch out for those reviews!
About Green Mountain Nantucket Iced: The roast profile is medium. If you’ve tried...
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Celestial Seasonings Sweet Black Perfect Iced Tea
About Keurig: Keurig is the leader in single cup brewing systems in North America. This Massachusetts child was Invented in ‘98 and became a household item in the past few years. Green Mountain purchased Keurig in 2006. Great for a quick brew to cool you down or warm you up. They carry a variety of flavors and also get you a great deal as soon as you purchase a machine. So, put it on your...
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Celestial Seasonings Half and Half Perfect Iced...
About Keurig: Keurig is the leader in single cup brewing systems in North America. This Massachusetts child was Invented in ‘98 and became a household item in the past few years. Green Mountain purchased Keurig in 2006. Great for a quick brew to cool you down or warm you up. They carry a variety of flavors and also get you a great deal as soon as you purchase a machine. So, put it on your...
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Keurig Green Mountain Iced Hazelnut Coffee
About Keurig: Keurig is the leader in single cup brewing systems in North America. This Massachusetts child was Invented in ‘98 and became a household item in the past few years. Green Mountain purchased Keurig in 2006. Great for a quick brew to cool you down or warm you up. They carry a variety of flavors and also get you a great deal as soon as you purchase a machine. So, put it on your...
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Unboxing of Iced KCups via BzzAgent!!!
Can you tell I’m excited about this one? It seems that since summer has clearly been parching the land and our throats, Keurig has decided to take advantage of the temperature. Now they’ve got a ton of new “Brew Over Ice” packs coming out on your grocery store shelves. These KCups are super quick and easy. They’re especially convenient to grab and make in the...
June 2012
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Filippo Berio EVOO (Part 3)
About Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Imported from Italy, this extra virgin olive oil is best used for marinating and dressing. The other olive oils in this line are the Olive Oil (best used for basting, grilling and sauteing) and Extra Light Olive Oil (best for frying and baking). It’s high in monounsaturated fats (good fat), contains no trans fat, cholesterol, sugar, salt,...
May 2012
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L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil
About L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil: First off, I really love the L’Occitane brand. From my experience, they try their best at keeping their minds open about providing the purest ingredients to the end user — us. Now the product! :) The almond shower oil leaves a satin-like softness all over the body and is rich in almond oil and nourishing lipids. For men & women.
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Dr. Scholl's For Her: High Heel Insoles
About Dr. Scholl’s For Her High Heel Insoles: All day comfort in your high heels 2” or higher. Helps prevent foot pain and takes the pressure off the ball of your foot. Adds cushioning. Practically invisible, even in strappy heels and slim design won’t make heels feel tight. Unique adhesive keeps insoles in place and removes wihtout damage to shoes. Fits comfortably in all open...
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Filippo Berio EVOO (Part 2)
About Filippo Berio EVOO: Imported from Italy, this extra virgin olive oil is best used for marinating and dressing. The other olive oils in this line are the Olive Oil (best used for basting, grilling and sauteing) and Extra Light Olive Oil (best for frying and baking). It’s high in monounsaturated fats (good fat), contains no trans fat, cholesterol, sugar, salt, gluten and can help...
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Filippo Berio EVOO (Part 1)
About Filippo Berio EVOO: Imported from Italy, this extra virgin olive oil is best used for marinating and dressing. The other olive oils in this line are the Olive Oil (best used for basting, grilling and sauteing) and Extra Light Olive Oil (best for frying and baking). It’s high in monounsaturated fats (good fat), contains no trans fat, cholesterol, sugar, salt, gluten and can help...
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Garnier Fructis Triple Nutrition: Dry, Damaged...
About Triple Nutrition Shampoo & Conditioner (dry, damaged hair): 3 fruit oils: olive oil nourishes the core, avocado oil nourishes and softens middle hair layer, shea oil nourishes and smoothes surface. Bottle is made of 30% recycled plastic, made of PET. Hair is 3x stronger, healthier, silky and radiant within a week.
How I stumbled upon it: BzzAgent. Retails for ~$3.99 for 13 fl oz.
My...
April 2012
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Aveda Smoothing Fluid
About Aveda Smoothing Fluid: “A fluid styling formula that adds shine and movement as it restores a healthy look and feel to hair. Plant-based ingredients like certified organic jojoba help condition and smooth hair. Smooths and conditions. Dries with a soft touchable finish. Adds weightless free flowing movement, body and natural shine. For all hair types”
How I stumbled upon...
March 2012
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Aveda Phomollient vs. John Frieda Flyaway Tamer
About Aveda Phomollient: Made with certified organic honey, burdock and marshmallow root. Creates volume on fine and medium hair. Light to medium hold. Detangles.
About John Frieda Flyaway Tamer: “Crystal clear formula with Inca Inchi Oil. Weightlessly smoothes flyaways.”
How I stumbled upon it: John Frieda Flyaway Tamer was purchased. Aveda Phomollient was gifted by family.
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L'Occitane Radiance & Hydration Pack
About L’Occitane Angelica Hydration Cream: Made with organic angelica from France. Fresh and silky smooth cream moisturizes and revitalizes skin. Improves skin elasticity and protects from free radicals. Leaves skin plump, smooth and more radiant. Best for dry to normal skin. Dermatologically tested. Non-comedogenic.
About L’Occitane Angelica Protective Lotion SPF 15: Made with...
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Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Shampoo
About Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Shampoo: Fusion of Hawaiian Coconut and Orchid. Replenish parched hair for silky and supple locks. Also in the line is the conditioner and 2-in-1 shampoo & conditioner.
Ingredients: Water, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betain, Glycol Distearate, Orchis Mascula Flower Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Zea Mays Silk...
February 2012
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Crest 3D Whitestrips & Toothpaste: Professional...
About Crest 3D Professional Effects Whitestrips: Claims to give professional level results in ~3 days. Full results in 20 days. No slip whitening. Same enamel safe ingredient dentists use. Apply once a day for 30 minutes. About Crest 3D White Vivid Toothpaste: Removes up to 80% of surface stains in 14 days. Paste-gel combination. Radiant Mint flavor.
How I stumbled upon it: Sample from Proctor...
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Aveda Hand Relief & Aveda Foot Relief
About Aveda Hand Relief: Revitalizing vitamin formula for stressed skin. Rich moisture therapy soothes dry, chapped hands— leaving them softer and smoother. Hydrating plant emollients, humectants, exfoliating fruit acids and anti-oxidants—including vitamins A & E help diminish signs of aging. Increases moisture levels and elasticity with continued use.
About Aveda Foot Relief: Herbs cool...
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Celestial Southern Sweet Black Tea K-Cup
About Product: “A southern tradition perfected! Robust and smooth, this sweet treat features bold, black tea and a generous helping of natural cane sugar for a distinctively Southern approach to sweet tea.” Ingredients: evaporated cane juice, black tea, rebiana (sweetener from stevia), tricalcium phosphate (a natural free flow agent).
Nutritional Facts: 70 calories a serving...
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Essie Naturally Clean Purifying Nail Polish...
About Product: Cleanses and removes even the darkest shades without stripping the nail bed of essential hydration. Infused with natural vitamins, antioxidants, eucalyptus oil and glycerin to promote beautiful, healthy nails. Leaves a light refreshing botanical scent.
How I stumbled upon it: Purchased. Retails for ~$4 for 4 oz. & $16 for 16 oz.
My Honest Opinion(s): The best nail polish...
January 2012
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Etude House : Precious Mineral BB Cream
About Product: Precious Mineral BB Cream comes in three shades. This one is shade #3 (the darkest one - this one is matte unlike the other two shades). It was advertised by famous singer Dara of 2NE1. It is said to last all day, and does great coverage.
Shades: #1 Sheer Silky Skin, #2 Sheer Glowing Skin, #3 Sheer Flawless Skin
It claims to have: UV Protection (SPF 30/PA++) + Whitening + Anti...
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SkinFood - Egg White Pore Mask
About Product: A pore- refining cleanser with egg white extract that penetrates deeply into the pores to remove pore-clogging oil.
[Egg white story] Egg white, enriched with albumin, promotes firmer skin and smaller pores.
Source: http://eng.theskinfood.com
How I stumbled upon it: Purchased. Retails for ~8000 Won (~$6). Friend recommended.
My Honest Opinion(s): A friend recommended me this...
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Celestial Half Black Half Lemonade K-Cup
About Product: It has equal parts of natural lemonade and smooth black tea with a touch of cane sugar. It’s meant to be brewed over ice. This is a K-Cup and meant for the Keurig brewing system. Ingredients: evaporated cane juice, black tea with tea extract, true lemon hibiscus. natural lemon and lime flavors with other natural flavors (contains soy lechithin), citric acid, rebiana...
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Tresemme FRESHSTART Waterless Foam Shampoo
About Product: For dry/curly to normal hair. Moisturizing cleanser with aloe vera, witch hazel and citrus. Removes excess oil, impurities and odor while moisturizing. Transforms limp lifeless and dull hair into fresh hair that is clean, shiny and smooth. Steps: Pump into your hand, spread product with fingertips, gently rub your hair with towel. It’s not a dry shampoo. It will make your...
Smarterer via Bzzagent
About: You take short quizzes that take just a few minutes. Topics can be about facebook, twitter, adobe products, web browsers, etc. You can then output your score and share it via social media. How I stumbled upon it: I’m a bzzagent and this was my first campaign. They send invites and ask you to participate in things/send you products to try out.
My Honest Opinion(s): I love quizzes....
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Watch
About Product: Up & Up (Target brand) baby hair and body wash mild. Compare to Johnson & Johnson’s head-to-toe body wash. Milder than baby soap, tear free, hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, clinically tested. 100% soap free, dye free, and pH balanced. How I stumbled upon it: Purchased. Retails for ~$3 for 28 fl oz.
My Honest Opinion(s): If you’ve ever washed your...
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Etude House : AC Clinic - Toner & Lotion
Image: from Kikay.exchange.ph (I took pictures but didn’t bring the SD card with me, so I’ll upload my pictures later)
About Product:
Formulated with Salicylic Acid and Hinoki Cypress extract, AC Clinic Toner clarifies and soothes troubled skin for moist, cleansed sensation all day long. Non-Comedogenic & Dermatologist Tested ‘Non-Comedogenic’ means it will not...
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Aveda Rosemary Mint: Shampoo & Conditioner
About Product: Invigorating to hair and senses. Awakens with an aroma of peppermint and rosemary. Weightless cleansing leaves fine to normal hair healthy and full of body. People tested. Minimum 80% post consumer HDPE. First company manufacturing with 100% wind power. Does NOT contain the following: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate & Sodium Laureth Sulfate. How I stumbled upon it: Gifted. Retails for...
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Neutrogena Naturals Fresh Cleansing + Makeup...
About Product: Neutrogena Naturals line has no harsh chemicals, sulfates, parabens, petrochemicals, dyes, and phthalates. It claims to completely remove makeup and gently cleanse for refreshingly clean skin. Peruvian Tara Seed bionutrient rich cleanser softens & refreshes.” Developed for gentle eye area. Dermatologist Recommended & hypoallergenic. 86% naturally derived. Not tested...
December 2011
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Welcome to The Review Cloud
Our world is cluttered with products. The purpose of this blog is to review products so that you can weigh your decisions in purchasing the product yourself.We’re visual learners, so whenever possible we’ll try to have imagery accompanying our reviews. We will be very honest about our thoughts on the product. Remember, they are just our thoughts. What works for us, may not work for you...
