Saturday, July 31, 2021

Product review: AWD Medical Dressing Retention Tape



 This retention tape is nice.  It has one sticky side covered by a removable backing and one soft woven side.  Backing removes easily and cleanly (the backing has a slit in the middle for easy removal).  The tape adheres to the skin well and is also easy to removes. It does not hurt my skin even after using it for several days in the same area.  The tape is 2" wide, I am using it on toes, and it works well.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Product review: DONG NI Stainless Steel Skinny Tumbler, 20 oz Double-Insulated Water Tumbler Cup Vacuum Travel Mug


 


 I would not call this tumbler skinny. It is 2.75" wide at the bottom and 3.5" wide at the top.  It just fits into my car's cup holder.  It is plastic on the outside and stainless steel on the inside with a transparent plastic cover. The cover has a sliding opening valve.  It is leak-free, it works well.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Product review: Johnson's Baby, CottonTouch Newborn Baby Wash and Shampoo with No More Tears



 I like how this wash smells (light floral scent) and feels (good lather).  This wash gives a very nice and gentle wash.

However, the bottles are tough to open.  There is a piece of plastic on the front of the cap that needs to be removed before it will open. The bottle should have had some instructions.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Product review: Gold Bond, Medicated Talc Free Foot Powder

 


When it gets hot, I sweat a lot, and I purchased several different kinds of Gold Bond powder.  I was unsure of the differences between them, and I wanted to see which one would work best for my needs.

Looking at their ingredients, the only difference between them is the amount of the active ingredient, which is menthol. The label says that its purpose is anti-itch.  The foot powder strength contains 1% of menthol. For comparison, original body powder contains 0.15% menthol.

What could be better? I wish the bottle had an extra cap. The bottle opens and closes by twisting the cap. However, some powder remains outside the cap, and I hate, really hate, having powder drop on the floor.  I wish I had a cap to make sure that does not happen.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Menthol (1 %). Purpose: Anti-Itch. Inactive Ingredients: Corn starch, Zinc Oxide, Acacia Senegal Gum, Eucalyptol, Methyl Salicylate, Salicylic Acid, Thymol, Zinc Stearate

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Friday, July 23, 2021

Product review: 30SecPedi by RenBach Corded Electric Callus Remover for Feet

 


I have been using battery-powered callus removers for many years. The unique feature of this callus remover that it is corded. It also uses disks rather than rollers for abrasion. It is more powerful, which may seem like a good thing, but it is much easier to hurt yourself with it.  Even using a mild (not coarse) disk and a low speed, I felt it was too easy to remove too much skin.

It certainly is not 30 seconds treatment; it took me longer to use it than a battery-powered callus remover because I had to be so careful using it. If the speed was too low, then it stops when I pressed it against my foot. My callus is on the side of the foot, and this tool works best on flat surfaces. It did not work well on the curves of my foot.

Coarse and mild disks are both yellow and hard to tell apart. It would have been better if they had different color for safety.

This callus remover also does not have a vacuum, which my battery-powered callus remover has. It is very nice when I don't have to vacuum the floor to clean the skin powder that falls off during the treatment.

Overall, this model works but not as well for me as the battery-powered callus remover with a roller.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Product review: First Aid Spray & Bug Bite Relief by Oleavicin


 

This medication comes in a tiny spray tube.  It is expensive for small amount you get, however the tiny tube takes very little space, which is a good thing. The liquid it sprays has no scent and does not feel oily. The bite felt better overnight.  Not sure if it would have been the same if I did nothing, but I felt better applying the preparation.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Monday, July 19, 2021

Product review: MEDICMAC Hot and Cold Therapy Socks, with Removable Gel Packs

 


I have a small foot (7.5 shoe size), and I was concerned about that one-size-fits-all will be too large on me. Surprisingly, these sock fit ok.

These socks have two pockets and two ice packs. One on top of the foot and one under the foot, including the heel.  They work pretty well. Right now, I am using the ice, but they will work well for heat as well.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Saturday, July 17, 2021

Product review: FITNE Premium Instant Coffee Mix, 10 sticks

 



This product is an instant coffee mix. It contains creamer, sweetener, and coffee.  For my taste buds, it is too sweet (and I like my coffee sweet) and has a stronger creamer taste than the coffee taste.  I do not taste flavoring with pomegranate and apple as I hoped; the most potent flavor is the creamer. It is coffee for people who do not like coffee.

Main Ingredients: 75% non-dairy creamer, 13% instant coffee.  It uses sucralose (commonly known under its brand name Splenda) as a sweetener (36.49 grams) which accounts for the overly sweet flavor.


I am also skeptical about the medical claim and would have preferred for these claims to be omitted.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★☆☆☆

Thursday, July 15, 2021

Product review: Johnson's Baby, CottonTouch Newborn Baby Wash and Shampoo with No More Tears

 


I like how this wash smells (light floral scent) and feels (good lather).  This wash gives a very nice and gentle wash.

However, the bottles are tough to open.  There is a piece of plastic on the front of the cap that needs to be removed before it will open. The bottle should have had some instructions.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Product review: Gold Bond No Mess Talc-Free Body Powder Spray


 


 The spray bottle is very hard to open. I had to use tools to remove the plastic guard; twisting it did not remove it, and with the plastic in place, it does not spray.  Now the cap falls off easily, but at least it sprays. The mechanism is too fussy.

The spray leaves my feet very wet; I have to wait a good while until they dry. Seems like this counterproductive. I use powder to deal with the wetness of the sweat, and the spray adds a lot more wetness.

The scent is very strong menthol. I do not like how it smells.


You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★☆☆☆

Sunday, July 11, 2021

Product review: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish, Shade Peach Please 051

 


This nail gel does not spread as smoothly as other gels.  The peach color was exactly as I expected. It removes easily with regular acetone.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Friday, July 9, 2021

Product review: BISSELL Power Fresh Steam Mop, Floor Steamer, Tile Cleaner, and Hard Wood Floor Cleaner

 


Bissell power fresh steam mop lived up to my expectations. It cleans well and feels like a well-built mop.  Assembly was easy, just two steps.  I was glad that the scent discs are optional, as I don't like extra perfume in the air.  The steam does not leave the floor too wet, and it dries quickly.  I was pleased to see that the cord is 24 feet; its long reach makes it easy to work with it.  It comes with a carpet glider and two mop head covers, and two scent disks.

P.S. Prime day deal was great - 1/3 off the regular price.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★


Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Product review: Yechen Sofa Side End Table, Snack Side Table C Shaped Table for Coffee Laptop Tablet

 


This table comes with good easy to follow instructions.  It took about 10 minutes to put it together.  Everything fit together easily; all the tools I needed were included.  The table is pretty steady, with no shaking. It rolls easily, two of the wheels have breaks.  I like that it is narrow and I can fit into many places.  The table dimensions are: 22” L x 14” W x 26” H

My primary use for this table is as an extension to a computer desk. It is the same height as my rolling computer table. This extension gives me more room for the computer mouse at the same level as my keyboard.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Monday, July 5, 2021

Product review: CAFEC 40-Pack Cone-shaped V60 02 Style Universal 1 to 4 Cup Disposable Coffee Paper Filter


 

  These filters are made out of Abaca, which is a species of banana native to the Philippines. The fiber is made out of leaf and stems of the plant. These filters have more texture than the coffee filters I am used to, but they work fine.
  The filter should be folded along the seam before use. Instructions explain that this protects the filter from leaking as no adhesive is used to hold it together; the two edges are pressed together. Without the fold, the filter may tear at the bottom and drop grounds into the coffee.
 
  Side note: Ground coffee works great in a composter.  Because these filters are made out of banana leaves, they are compostable, and I can neatly put both the filter and the grounds into the composter.
 

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★
 

Saturday, July 3, 2021

Product review: Extra Large Weekly Pill Organizer, 7 Day AM/PM Pill Case with XXL Compartment for Fish Oils Capsules

 


These pillboxes are roomy! Each one is 1.25" wide by 2.25" long and 1" deep.  There is a total of 14 boxes, seven on top and seven on the bottom.  The pillboxes close well. I have been looking for a big pillbox for traveling, and this will work well.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★  

Thursday, July 1, 2021

Product review: Lansinoh Peri Bottle for Postpartum Care


 
This portable bidet has a very weak stream. It barely reaches the target, if you know what I mean. It is not as good the Giraf model I owned for a few years.  In this review, I will compare the differences.

A few years ago I purchased Giraf portable bidet after a surgery when I was not allowed to take showers for several weeks.  It worked great.   Then came along COVID-19 and a toilet paper shortage and the usage of the bidet bottle went up for everyday use so we could cut down on the amount of the toilet paper needed.  

I really have grown to like it and even though toilet paper shortage is not a problem it became a regular part of my routine. I decided to get another one to have one in every bathroom and was disappointed.

Why is this model not as good as the Giraf model?

1. It is missing the special valve on the bottom that lets the air escape
   Why is this important?
    (1) This bidet does not produce as strong of a stream as the Giraf model. 
    (2) This bottle starts the stream as soon as you turn it upside down, so you don't have time to aim to avoid getting water on clothing. Giraf model gives you time to aim to keep everything else dry.

2. It is made out of harder material that soft sillicone of the Giraf model
    Why is this important?
    It is harder to squeeze and one of the reasons the flow is weak and the water does not go as far.

It works, but not as well as the model with the valve.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★☆☆☆