Product review: HydroNova by Dr. Vonda Triple-Action Lifting Cream - burns my skin

 

Rich and creamy cream. I like that it is unscented. It feels nice when I put it on, and in about an hour, it began to take effect and burn. Only the areas that I applied the cream felt that way. The burning sensation went away overnight, but the areas where I applied the cream were still slightly red in the morning. Is it supposed to burn?  

The instructions say to limit use to 2-3 times weekly, every other night or less, depending on how you tolerate it. Even though it did not explicitly mention the burning sensation, the "tolerate" reference makes me think it is an expected symptom.

Bought in January 2023, expired September 2024.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Review of HydroNova by Dr. Vonda Triple-Action Lifting Cream

Product review: EpoBob 3 Pack Adult Bibs with Crumb Catcher

 

These bibs are great! They have a waterproof lining (solid blue color in photos), snaps to hold it around the neck (two options: wide and narrow), and snaps to create a crumb catcher. The waterproofing is excellent; in my video, you see me pouring a small cup of water into the bib fold - and it does not drip a single drop.

I like how the bib fold is designed; you snap to the back. This forms a solid corner; nothing falls out of it. The snaps are not tight. I found them easy to snap and unsnap.

These bibs are not just for seniors and the elderly! It is for messy adults of any age! We've got a couple of those in the family. The bib covers most of the front and optionally folds up to form a pocket that catches whatever falls down. The material is easy to wash. I usually try to describe pluses and minuses, but in this case, I can't think of a single negative!

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Review of EpoBob 3 Pack Adult Bibs with Crumb Catcher

Product review: Lotrimin AF Cream for Athlete's Foot, Clotrimazole 1% Antifungal Treatment

 

I find Lotrimin very effective for athletes' feet between the toes. The active ingredient is 1% Clotrimazole. The cream is not effective on nails; it only treats the itching and cracking of the skin. Even though it is described as odorless, it has a somewhat unpleasant scent, and I need to wash my hands right away after I use them to apply the cream as I do not like how it smells on my hands.

Purchased December 2022, expires October 2024.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Review of Lotrimin AF Cream for Athlete's Foot, Clotrimazole 1% Antifungal Treatment

Product review: CRUVHEAL Plantar Fasciitis Strong Arch Support Insoles Inserts

 

I ordered size small (Women 7.5-9.5). My shoe size is 7.5, and the insole required some trimming. The back of the sole has lines that make trimming easy. I find the insoles comfortable, and I like the extra soft cushion in the heel area. These supports work best in shoes with laces, as these insoles raise my foot pretty significantly and shoes without laces feel too tight. The insoles had a slight chemical scent out of the box, but the scent aired out in a few days.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Review of CRUVHEAL Plantar Fasciitis Strong Arch Support Insoles Inserts 

Product review: Acedada Portable Daily Pill Box Organizer

 

This is a 4 compartment pill box. When I purchased this pill box, the Amazon description incorrectly stated how many pills could fit into each compartment. I see that the description has been corrected to remove the exact pill count. Each compartment can hold 6 (six) Omega3 soft gels. It can also hold 6 (six) large Calcium pills. I take two Calcium pills, two Omega-3 gels daily, and two other medications of smaller size. This means this box can hold enough medicine for three days.

I like that the pill box closes nicely with a satisfying click. I do not like that the box has the label "Mini Candy," as it may attract kids to ingest the pills. I hope this label is removed in the future.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Review of Acedada Portable Daily Pill Box Organizer

Product review: Imperial Feet Foot & Leg gel - make sure to check expiration date

 

I purchased it in January 2023, and the gel expired in May 2021. 2021 is not a typo; the gel was more than a year expired when I got it.

Imperial cream is made in the Netherlands. The gel has a strong but pleasant scent. The ingredients sound good, but I am afraid to use the gel since it is well over the expiration date. The expiration date is imprinted on the edge of the tube. Make sure to check yours!

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★☆☆☆☆

Review of Imperial Feet Foot & Leg gel

Product review: Tent Stakes Heavy Duty Metal 12 Inch

 I purchased heavy-duty tent stakes, which came as a set of eight stakes. They are 12 inches long and are made out of metal. Each stake weighs 5.35 oz. They have a hook and eye to tie things down. The pointy end goes into the ground well; I use a mallet to pound it in. So far, so good; I will post an update if they start rusting.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Review of Tent Stakes Heavy Duty Metal 12 Inch

Product review: Rich Choices Clip In Hair Extensions Real Human Hair 5pcs

 

The hair feels nice and natural.  There are five different-width hair extensions with different widths, so you can layer them with the wide piece at the bottom and thinner pieces at the top.
The widths of each hair extension are as follows:
Piece 1: 7.5"
Piece 2: 5.5"
Piece 3: 3.75"
Piece 4: 3.5"
Piece 5: 1.75"

The package included two extra clips, which was a pleasant surprise.  

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Review of Rich Choices Clip In Hair Extensions Real Human Hair 5pcs

Product review: Imperial Feet Foot & Leg gel

 

I purchased it in January 2023, and the gel expired in May 2021. 2021 is not a typo; the gel was more than a year expired when I got it.

Imperial cream is made in the Netherlands. The gel has a strong but pleasant scent. The ingredients sound good, but I am afraid to use the gel since it is well over the expiration date. The expiration date is imprinted on the edge of the tube. Make sure to check yours!

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★☆☆☆☆

Review of Imperial Feet Foot & Leg gel

Product review: BeHoomi 3D Sleep Mask

 

The mask has a wide elastic; it stays on my head pretty well. I purchased many masks through the years, and they often have an unpleasant chemical odor, and I have to wash them to get the scent out. This mask had absolutely no odor; I did not have to wash it or air it out. It was a pleasant surprise.

This mask is a 3D mask (i.e., it has an indentation for the eyes), so my eyelashes don't touch anything. The mask is relatively wide, which I like. It is more comfortable for me when the mask rests on my cheekbones, whereas thinner masks end very close to my eyes, and when they shift while I am asleep, they come too close to my eyes. This mask does not have this issue due to its wide design.

The mask creates total darkness, with bumpers under the eyes that prevent light from leaking in.

It comes with a pouch for storing the mask. The pouch fits the mask well. The package also includes earplugs.

Overall, no complaints!

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Review of BeHoomi 3D Sleep Mask

Product review: MARRIOTTO Filters Replacement for PUR® Water Filter Faucet, Replacement for RF9999

 

We have been using PUR faucet filters for over ten years to eliminate chlorinated flavor in the water. PUR filters have gotten very expensive, so I decided to try this compatible version of the filter. It fits the faucet unit OK (there is a little dribble leak which we do not get with the PUR filter). The water comes out with much higher pressure than the PUR filter; perhaps that explains the leak. However, it does get rid of the unpleasant chlorinated flavor, so it does filter.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Review of MARRIOTTO Filters Replacement for PUR® Water Filter Faucet, Replacement for RF9999

Product review: MY-LADY Clip in Hair Extensions Real Human Hair Light Brown Reddish 12 Inch

 

I got light brown hair. It has a slight reddish tint to it, so the match is not as good as I hoped. The hair feels soft and pleasant to touch. It has 5 clips and is 9.5" wide at the edge. The package included two extra clips, which was a pleasant surprise.  

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Review of MY-LADY Clip in Hair Extensions Real Human Hair Light Brown 12 Inch

Product review: ACT Watermelon toothpaste

 

I dislike the mint flavor, so I always try to find toothpaste flavors other than mint. The watermelon flavor is not bad, although Burt Bees has a few flavors I like better. I like that it is a fluoride toothpaste to help prevent cavities.

The toothpaste is thick green gel. The remnants of it always get stuck in a toothbrush and require extra cleaning. Because the toothpaste is bright green, it is easy to see that it requires additional cleaning.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆    

Review of ACT Watermelon toothpaste

Product review: Sunny Ponytail Extension Human Hair Clip in Ponytail Extensions

 

 Very nice quality human hair ponytail. It feels natural, and I can wash and style it. Because it is natural hair, I can also curl it. Note that it can be colored but only from a lighter shade to a darker shade. The black color cannot be made lighter.

It has both a clip and a Velcro strip with an extra strand of hair to hide the attachment. The clip helps to keep it in place. The hair is not heavy, so I can keep it in my hair without slipping out for many hours.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Review of Sunny Ponytail Extension Human Hair Clip in Ponytail Extensions

Product review: GUM Proxabrush Go-Betweens Interdental Brushes, Ultra Tight

 

After using this tool for 6 months every day, I had less plaque during my dental cleaning.

Six months ago, I got a sample interdental brush from my hygienist, and I liked how my teeth felt after using them. I decided to buy these brushes for regular use, but I did not know what size the hygienist gave me. The brush she gave me worked well on the side teeth but did not fit between my front teeth, and I knew I needed a thinner size. To experiment, I got Reach brushes size "Extra tight," and Gum brushes "Ultra tight." Both fit between all of my teeth, with Reach being a slightly better fit (thinner fit). The packaging of Gum brushes showed that Gum has brushes one size that is thinner than "Ultra tight," called "Micro tight."

You can find these brushes on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Review of GUM Proxabrush Go-Betweens Interdental Brushes, Ultra Tight