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I was recently selected by Shopper Army to try two Target brand up & up laundry products. I was sent a laundry detergent and a fabric conditioner. The products I was selected to test an up & up laundry detergent in the scent of fresh linen and a fabric conditioner in the scent of Spring Breeze. I will admit I […]
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I was able to select a free sample product from Discover 3M recently. It arrived in the mail today. I was sent a free sample Scotch Brite Merry+Brite Heavy Duty scrub sponge. It’s in a festive tree shape. It offers a scrub top with a pliable sponge base. Where to buy You can read all about it from Scotch Brite.
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I recently shared that I was able to select a piar of sleeping shorts from Hanes testing community. Well I got a chance to finally try them out. The product I was able to select a free pair o fHanes Originals Women’s SuperSoft Comfywear Sleep Shorts, 3.25″ . The short shade Frosted Peri. It’s a light blue. The shorts were
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I was recently selected by Shopper Army to try a Persil laundry detergent. The detergent arrived today. i was selected to try Persil Intense Fresh liquid laundry detergent. I was sent the 25 load bottle. The detergent has a floral scent. It’s strong but not overwhelming. I liked that it smells clean but not overly floral. You can visit Persil’s
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I was recently contacted to see if I would like to review a product from Tom’s of Maine. The product arrived today. It was another deodorant. The deodorant is Aluminum free. The scent is Coconut mango. The deodorant can be purchased directly from Tom’s of Maine or at Amazon (twin pack) and Walgreens. The product retails for $8 and up
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I was recently selected by Arm & Hammer Kitty Krew to test a new product. The product is a litter additive. It’s color-changing crystals to help monitor a cat’s urinary health. Please note this isn’t a substitute for regular vet visits. It’s more of an at-home health aid. The Arm & Hammer Health IQ bottle is a slender shape and
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I was selected to try a deodorant from Tom’s of Maine in January. This deodorant was new to me. I’d tried other Tom’s of Main products, especially deodorant. The product is aluminum-free. To be honest I haven’t had the best results with aluminum-free deodorants. You can check out the post below to find out more. The product This deodorant is
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Bear, Linus, and Smokey had a surprise arrive in the mail today. Fur Buddies had selected us for a free bag of Fancy Feast Kitten dry food. The bag arrived today. It’s a 3 lb bag. The kitten food was in the shape of a disc. Linus ran over to the plate as soon as I poured some. Smokey and
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It appears Janurary is a good month for me for Top Box samples. Thanks to Top Box and Shea Moisture for this deodorant. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vanessa A. (@nessa6297) This appears to be a new product for me from Shea Moisture. This is the Moisturizing formula deodorant. It includes Raw Shea butter and Hyaluronic
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Last week I had a box arrive. I had forgotten about this sample. I was able to select one outdoor item thanks to Try It Sampling. The box arrived late last Friday. I saw what it was because the product name was printed on the box. I was able to claim a free 45-gallon rain barrel. This rain barrel will
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I was recently able to claim a free sample thanks to Try it Sampling. The sample was from Juvia’s Place. The product arrived today. The product is NUBIAN GLOW LIQUID LUMINIZER. It is in the shade Golden hour. This is a liquid highlighter. It has an easy-to-use applicator. It glides onto the skin well and blends out evenly. It offers
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Thanks to Top Box and Dove for this complementary product. I was selected to try a Dove Men+ Care deodorant. The deodorant is Extra fresh and aluminum free. It’s a stick but looks sort of gel-like (see IG post). it has a citrus scent. Where to buy You can learn more about the product by visiting Dove’s product page. You
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I recently qualified for a new mission over at Fur Buddies. The box arrived today. The cats were gifted a 2 pack product from Fancy Feast They were gifted Fancy Feast Gems. The flavor they were sent was chicken. It’s a mousse pate in a unique shape. It’s sold in a variety of flavors. Where to buy I found out
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I was able to select a free Shea Moisture product recently thanks to Try It Sampling. The product arrived today. It’s a body wash. The body wash is made with African black soap, oatmeal and aloe vera. it’s a skin-soothing formula. I’ve tried black soaps in the past and they work well but may stain your shower. Where to buy
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Last week I had a box arrive from the Hero Cosmetics Skinsquad community. Well, I was selected to test a new product. The product is Pore Purity pore cleansing clay mask.
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I was recently able to select a free product via Try It Sampling. The product arrived today. The sampling opportunity had a variety of Paul Mitchell products. They had a few different styling products, shampoos, and conditioners. I requested shampoo. It was Clean beauty scalp therapy shampoo. It seems that this product is sold in two sizes the 8.5 fl
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I was recently selected to test a free sample product from Hero Cosmetics Skin Squad community. The product arrived late on 6/20/2023. I was sent a full-size Hero Pore Purity Pore Clearsning clay product. According to the box you can use this product after cleansing your face. You can apply it to the T-zone or as a full face mask.
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I was selected to try Beyond meat plant basted burgers thanks to Ripple Street recently. I had always wanted to know if Beyond Meat was worth the hype so I was excited to try it. I had tried Beyond Meat’s Italian sausages and thought they were very flavorful and tasty.
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A few weeks ago I tried a free sample product thanks to Dial and Sampler. The product was Dial Aloe Healthy & Sensitive body wash. So far I like the product.
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I had a new lipstick arrive today. Thanks to Try It Sampling and Black Opal Beauty for this product. I was sent a COLORSPLURGE™ Risqué Crème Lipstick in the shade Pinky Swear. The application was smooth but a tad waxy. This may have been because the product is new. I did find that the color was a tad bright. View
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Over the last few weeks, I’ve been sent a number of Dove products to test thanks to Top Box Circle (Or Top Box for short). One of the products I was selected to test was a body polish from Dove. I’ve tried one of these in the past and loved it. This one was no different.
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Recently I was able to select a plant-based laundry detergent. This was thanks to Try It Sampling. I was able to try a product by ECOS. I was sent a free 64-count box of their laundry detergent sheets. They were in a clean and free scent (fragrance-free).
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Post updated 3/16/2023 to include a video review. I was recently introduced to a new brand named Soapbox. I was able to select a free product thanks to Try It Sampling. This body lotion is very hydrating and has a nice watermelon scent. It has ceramides as well.
I’d never heard of Goodles until I saw it via Social Nature. It’s a better alternative to traditional boxed mac and cheese products. They have a variety of flavors.
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I was selected for free sample testing from Top Box Circle. I believe this is the first product I’ve been sent by the community. I was chosen to test Unlimited by Degree dry spray desperate. This is in scent Marine. it’s a mix of sea salt and violet. It’s a lovely scent. This product is very new and I was
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Updated 11/22/2022: Video review added towards middle of the post. Please note I didn’t include before and after pictures because I didn’t use the product consistently. Back in July, I was gifted two products from Replenix. One of them happened to be there LIFTING + FIRMING NECK CREAM. The other product I was sent was a body lotion and a
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header image created with photo joiner. I was gifted a few products this year thanks to Hero Cosmetics Skin Squad community. I thought I’d share two that I’ve tried recently. If you’re not familiar with Hero cosmetics you probably know Mighty pimple patches. That’s part of their brand.
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Yesterday these stackable drawers arrived. Thanks to try it sampling and Iris for the complementary product and reviewing opportunity. These are a nice size they are 17.5qt drawers. They are pretty durable plastic and offer nice wide drawers. They can be stacked or used individually. These would work great for a variety of items from clothing to crafts. I found
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Update added 9/16/2022 at the end of the post. I recently joined the Peekage app. I was notified that I was selected to try a powdered collagen product. I figured I’d give it a go. I’ve heard good things about collagen and how it can help improve your hair nails and overall skin health. I would like to note although
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I recently was able to claim a free corner clothing rack from Iris thanks to Try it sampling. the product arrived earlier this week. The rack is stated to fit well in corners due to its triangular base. Assembly is required and I believe it’s the standard black. It is also sold in white. You can visit Iris for full
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I had some items gifted to me by Replenix. I shared a post a few minutes ago on Instagram. The products are the following: CAFFEINE FORTIFIED CALMING SERUM This product is stated to help reduce redness. It includes Green tea as a key ingredient. You can learn more about current pricing and more details by visiting the link below: REDNESS
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I was able to sample a free product from Febreze thanks to Try it sampling. The Hygienic clean air product arrived late yesterday (8/24/2022). This air freshener can be used around dogs and cats. it offers a light mist formula. It can be used in the bathroom, kitchen, and other common areas. I liked that the trigger handle was easy
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I was able to select a complementary product thanks to Try it sampling recently. This Pur cosmetics silky pout is a newer product. It’s a lipstick in pencil form. They call it a lip chubby. It’s currently sold in 4 shades. I chose the sugar plum which is a soft berry color. It is also sold in dusty rose, peachy
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This GSQ by Glamsuad pedicure kit arrived today. Thanks to try it sampling. The kit includes everything you need to give yourself a pedicure at home. 2 toe pillows Nail brush Stainless steel toenail clipper with silicone cover Contoured toe file Callus smoother 2 nail sticks Wide salon board I’d never seen a contour toe file. It’s an interesting cone
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Thanks to try it sampling for this complementary product and the testing opportunity. The foundation brush is easy to hold. The bristles are dense and compact. I liked that when applying foundation it didn’t fan out. The high-density bristles are very soft yet pliable. They glide nicely over the face. The brush isn’t too front-end heavy. it glides and rolls
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I recently joined Peekage and was able to try a free product. I will note that depending on the product you may have to pay a fee for shipping. This may not be the case for all products but it’s good to know. The app is available for Android and Apple phones. It’s free to join and easy to sign
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Bzzagent recently selected me to try a product from It cosmetic. The cream is a yellowish shade. It seems to have a thick consistency. I’ll know more once I try it. But it looks very creamy. It also has a scent to it. From what I found online is that the product is sold at various retailers. It retails for
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I recently was able to try a free bottle of Downy Wrinkle Guard thanks to Try it sampling. I’ve never been a big user of fabric softener/conditioner but I figured I’d give it a try. It arrived fairly quickly. I’ve been using it for a few days now and I’ve found some pros and cons about the product.
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The Crosley C6 Turntable and Speaker Kit (KTC6B) is a good turntable. The turntable includes everything you need. It offers a felt slip mat along with RCA output cables. It also includes a power adapter. The turntable kit also includes a Bluetooth speaker. The turntable is equipped with a pre-amp installed. You can connect this turn table to speakers using
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I was selected for a new shopper army mission. This is a newer product from Secret the bottle states it may give you 48 hours of dryness and odor protection. This product does contain aluminum. You can visit the following links to learn more about the product and pricing. Secret websitehttps://secret.com/en-us/shop/antiperspirant-dry-spray I found the product at Target as well.
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I shared a post via Instagram about Thayer’s toner I received for free thanks to Try it sampling and the brand. This was a bottle of the Orignal alcohol-free witch hazel-based toner. The bottle is 12 oz. I found that it retails for around $11 USD. Price may vary by retailer. You can visit Thayer’s website for more info on
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I shared this post earlier via Instagram. I was able to select two Yankee candles thanks to Try It sampling. The candle scents were Coconut Beach and Tropical breeze. Here are the direct links via Yankee candle Coconut Beach https://www.yankeecandle.com/yankee-candle/candles/signature-candles/signature-5-wick-tumbler-candles/coconut-beach/ORCL_1630069.html Tropical Breeze https://www.yankeecandle.com/yankee-candle/candles/signature-candles/signature-large-tumbler-candles/tropical-breeze/ORCL_1630053.html?mainProductID=ORCL_1629985&isSelector=true&bvstate=pg%3A3%2Fct%3Ar&pid=ORCL_1630053&actionPoint=Show The candles are sold in a variety of sizes and styles. These were 5 wick tumbled candles.
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Intro: 0:00 Setup: 1:10 rake in use: 2:16 and 2:33 raking waste: 4:38 Pros and cons: 5:48 Plastic litter pan suggestions: 10:34 Final thoughts: 11:36 Price: $149.95 USD (Price may vary by retailer) I always wondered how well automatic litter boxes worked. When I was selected to try a free one via Try It Sampling I picked the one that
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I recently shared this product on Instagram. The Beurer wakeup light offers a variety of features. The main ones are a radio, clock display, and the wake-up light. The light can be adjusted using the Beurer light-up app. It can be found in Google Play or the Apple store. The lamp also has options to set mood lighting or change
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I was recently selected to try a new Olay product thanks to Shopper Army. The Olay Firming & Hydrating Hand and Body Lotion has Collagen and Vitamin B3. So far I’ve applied a small amount to the back of my left hand. I noticed it’s very scented and currently is irritating my skin a bit. This may have just been due
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I’m always open to trying new products. It’s even better if they are eco-friendly. I was sent a free sample product from the Seventh Generation Generation Good community recently. The Easy Dose laundry detergent bottle is a bit different.
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I have to admit I’m a pen hoarder because I use them often. So I always like to have pens on hand. So when I saw the Try It Sampling request for Uniball pens I jumped at the chance to request one. I’ve used Uniball products in the past and liked them.
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A few days ago I shared a post about Seventh Generation Dishwashing detergent on Instagram. These dishwashing detergent packs are sold at various retailers. Target has the 45 ct pack for around $13 USD. If you’d like to learn more about Generation good visit the link below to learn more.
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I just shared this post a few minutes ago. The Uniball pen set is a 0.7mm fine-line black pen. This is part of the rollerball vision collection. This two-pack can be found at Uniball, Walmart, or Micheal’s. Prices range from $2.75 USD (each pen) up to $7 USD a two-pack. Uniball product link Michael’s https://www.michaels.com/uni-ball-vision-rollerball-2-black-0.7mm-pen-set/D304784S.html?r=g Walmart https://www.walmart.com/ip/Uni-ball-Vision-7mm-Black-2ct/457255378?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&&adid=22222222227342743037&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=427861455255&wl4=aud-393207457166:pla-893783254930&wl5=9031484&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=online&wl12=457255378&veh=sem&gclid=CjwKCAjw0qOIBhBhEiwAyvVcf6OOkv8MxLv_To3IFJI48TvE_B_2Mr5S4_l60zsAI9X6t_xb2hPC9BoCv3AQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds I also found
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These shoes arrived recently. Thanks to Try It sampling community and to Lugz for the complementary product and reviewing opportunity. If you’d like to join Try it Sampling’s waiting list visit the link below. You will need to click the apply button. https://www.bazaarvoice.com/tryit-sampling-community/
Recently I was selecte3d to review two product from Vely Vely. The first was a Toner. The second was a vitamin C moisturizer. VELY VELY Artemisia Balance Facial Treatment Essence Toner So far this toner has worked well. It absorbs quickly into the skin. It retails for $29.99 USD (Price may vary) VELY VELY Yuja C-tamin Cream – Yuzu Vitamin
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I recently was able to select two items from Discover 3M community (this is closed to new users). So i selected two products from Post-it. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vanessa A. (@nessa6297) I selected a 2 pack of orange folio folders and tabbed notes. Both of these items can be found at Post-it or Target
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I was able to request a rice cooker thanks to Try It Sampling. The product includes a steamer basket, rice cup and the spatula. The Proctor Selix rice cooker can be found at Walmart and Amazon.
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I was recently able to select a free product thanks to Try It Sampling. I selected a product by PicNik. I’ve never tried a Keto creamer so I figured I’d see what it was like. The product The keto creamer arrived in a wax paper carton. I was also sent a coupon and a note card. I stored the product
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I was able to select a new Degree product thanks to Try It Sampling. Well as we know deodorants are always something worth trying. This one caught my attention because it was aluminum free. Being trying to find more green products I figured this was worth testing.
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Intro: 0:00 My thoughts: 0:30 Price: 4:56 $7.99 USD I was selected to test a free product on behalf of Home Tester Club and the brand. Neutrogena® Hydro Boost Whipped Body Balm is a unique product. I had previously been sold in a tub now it’s being sold in a tube. The body balm is a unique texture. It’s thick
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A Tzumi Ion Portable Vac arrived earlier today. I was selected to test a free product thanks to Home Tester Club. I’ll share photos over the weekend. I just thought I’d share the product info. It’s sold in 4 colors. I was sent the green one. It includes the following attachments: a dust brush and a crevice nozzle. The box
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intro: 0:00 my thoughts: 0:35 price: 4:19 $23.99 (brand site or under $20 at Amazon) I was selected by Home Tester Club to test this product a few weeks ago. The serum was new to me. I hadn’t tried a serum from the Hyrdo Boost collection. This product has Vitamin B 5 and 17% Hyaluronic acid complex. The serum is
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I just posted this photo a few minutes ago via Instagram. I was selected to review a free pack of Kathy Kaye Foods popcorn balls on behalf of Home Tester Club. I’ve never tried this brand before so I’m eager to see what they are like. Thanks to Home Tester Club and the brand for the free product and testing
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I just shared this image a few minutes ago via Instagram. I was selected by Bzzagent to try a complimentary sample of CILS BOOSTER LASH REVITALIZING SERUM. This seems to be a new product from Lancome. It seems to be a serum that helps fortify and strengthen lashes. It can be applied twice daily. You can learn more by visiting
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Intro: 0:00 6ft Aux Cable: 1:19 Pricing: 2:52 $8.67 USD 6ft Univeral 4:26 $6.88 USD Since I shared with you recently about the Onn amplifying antenna I thought I’d share a few other products. I was sent all these products for reviewing purposes thanks to Home Tester Club. Onn sells a variety of products and accessories. I was able to
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I had noticed that a few people had been searching for info on how to change an Ampoe foot file roller. So I thought I’d share how to do that. This may vary by the model but the one I have has a release button on the left side. You press it and hear a click. You then gently pull
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Intro 0:00 app/ pairing details: 1:42 pairing with a smartphone (android): 3:15 Final thoughts: 4:10 I had a few people ask me how to pair/connect the Monster light kit to the Monster smart app. The pairing process may vary by light kit and my device. I tried to pair ti with my Fire Tablet but It didn’t work. So I
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I was able to select this set of products to test via Try It Sampling. Casabella Infuse is a new line of products that are easy to use. I was sent a microfiber cloth 2 pack, a glass cleaner bundle, and a glass cleaner concentrate refill. The products are well made and easy to use. All you need to do
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I was selected to test a free jar of Atopalm Intensive Moisturizing Cream thanks to 08 Liter USA. The cream is very hydrating and thick. It absorbs well and can be used on the face and body. I liked that it didn’t leave my skin feeling greasy or oily. It did work very well on my dry elbows and heels.
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I was able to test a product sample thanks to Native and Try it Sampling. This toothpaste is very refreshing. I liked the mint flavor and didn’t think it was too overwhelming or artificial. The toothpaste isn’t too thick or too sweet. It has a nice foaming quality and did a great job at leaving my mouth feeling clean. This
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Most of you must be thinking what kind of end of season tips does a portable AC unit need? Well, you still have to make sure it’s clean before putting it away for the year. I thought I’d share this info. As you all may or may not know I was sent a wonderful gift this year. Thanks to Try
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Home Tester Club sent me a new product to review today. I was sent a Clairol Professionals pro color kit. I’ve used Clairol products in the past but never even knew they had a professional color kit. This kit was in shade 4 N which is Warm Dark Brown. We will see how it works out soon. Since I have
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I was recently sent three free sample packs of Dashing Diva MAGIC PRESS Press-On manicure and pedicure products on behalf of the Glimmer community, Sally Beauty Supply and of course Dashing Diva I haven’t used press-on nails in years. I figured it would be fun to try.
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