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Sunday, January 8, 2012

Idahoan Instant Potatoes - Mashed Garlic -

Products Type *
Food
Product *
Idahoan Instant Potatoes - Mashed Garlic
How many stars would you give this product, based on quality and cost? *
****
Where was the item acquired? *
Grocery Store
Full price of the item (estimated) in USD *
1.99
Amount you paid for the item in USD *
0.00
What did you like about this product? *
It was fast and easy to make, and had a good garlic flavor. Much better then I expected from instant mashed potatoes. I liked that they came in a box because it was easily stack-able in my cabinet, but the pouch inside was much smaller and the box could have been smaller too.
What did you NOT like about this product? *
They did not simply stir in as expected, they were dry and clumpy until I added some extra milk to them.
Would you buy this item again? *
Yes, but only on sale and/or with coupon
Your Name *
Amy Marie

Friday, January 6, 2012

Suave Professionals rosemary mint conditioner -

Products Type *
Toiletries
Product *
Suave Professionals rosemary mint conditioner
How many stars would you give this product, based on quality and cost? *
*****
Where was the item acquired? *
Department Store
Full price of the item (estimated) in USD *
2.79
Amount you paid for the item in USD *
0.00
What did you like about this product? *
I love this conditioner, my hair is soft smooth and silky. It gets rid of all the frizz and flyaways. I was so happy i id not even have to add leave in conditioner to leave my hair down without frizzies!!

I also think the smell is divine! it is very relaxing and calming. For years i have used the much more expensive conditioners ($6-8 per bottle price range), I only tried this because I got a coupon to try it free, and I am in love!
What did you NOT like about this product? *
I wish the bottle was clear so I could see how much was left in it, but most conditioners are in non-see-thru bottles, so that is not a big deal.

Also i wish the smell lasted longer, I would love my hair to keep that scent all day long.
Would you buy this item again? *
Yes, even full price
Your Name *
Amy Marie

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Osteo Bi-Flex -

Products Type *
Other
Product *
Osteo Bi-Flex
How many stars would you give this product, based on quality and cost? *
****
Where was the item acquired? *
Grocery Store
Full price of the item (estimated) in USD *
32.99
Amount you paid for the item in USD *
7.99
What did you like about this product? *
This is a vitamin/supplement designed to help joints. My dad has been taking it for about a month now and he says he can see a difference when he goes a few days without taking it. He is only taking 1 a day even though it calls for 2, but even with a half dose I have noticed a decrease in days when he comes home and complains about being achy.
What did you NOT like about this product? *
The only downside is the size of the pills, they are rather large, and your supposed to take them twice a day.
Would you buy this item again? *
Yes, but only on sale and/or with coupon
Your Name *
Amy Marie

Monday, January 2, 2012

John Frieda 10N Sheer Blonde Extra Light Natural Blonde Precision Foam Color -

Products Type *
Toiletries
Product *
John Frieda 10N Sheer Blonde Extra Light Natural Blonde Precision Foam Color
How many stars would you give this product, based on quality and cost? *
***
Where was the item acquired? *
Super Store (grocery & department store combined)
Full price of the item (estimated) in USD *
13.00
Amount you paid for the item in USD *
0.00
What did you like about this product? *

I color my hair in stripes, radiating out from the scalp so it ends up alternating natural and lighter. My original hair is medium dark brown, and I color to a blondish brown. I've used the same haircolor for 15 years but decided to try this due to a coupon.

I was impressed by the quality of the glove you get (a real black non latex glove, not a clear plastic that you have to peel off the instructions!). The instructions were clear, and had you do an allergy test 48 hours before (other brand says 24).

The colorant was extremely easy to mix and smelled much better than the other brand I used. The applicator is a bottle that you hold upright and squeeze and the foam comes out, no shaking or trying to dump a bottle on your head while looking in the mirror! For ease of application, this was great.

For someone who wants to color their WHOLE head, this product would be fine! The conditioner that comes with it smells great too!

What did you NOT like about this product? *

For my use, where I tried to apply it into a certain area, the foam did not work well. I kept patting it to try and force the foam down to my roots, but did not have much luck. The gel types soak down much easier!

It took forever to get the foam out, squeeze squeeze squeeze and you're not even halfway. I can see this might be an issue for someone with limited hand use (like an elderly person). The bottle was easy to squeeze, it's just that not much comes out. At one point I was tempted to just open the bottle and dump it on my head....

In my situation, I'll be going back to the gel kind so I can control where I color better. For someone who doesn't mind squeezingssssssssss and wants to color ALL their hair, I would recommend this.

Colorwise, it turned out fine, started a bit brassy but mellowed after a day (to be expected when you're using the lightest shade on medium brown hair!).

Would you buy this item again? *
Only if it were Free
Your Name *
Susan Marsh