SmartSweets
Jade PLevel 4 33 Reviews
25 days ago
They look appealing and similar taste to what I like, but can feel less guilty.
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Away
Jade PLevel 4 33 Reviews
25 days ago
They seem durable enough. I have one and also have a small one for a child.
Supergoop!
Jade PLevel 4 33 Reviews
25 days ago
I don't wear sunscreen anymore since I live in the Northern Hemisphere and need a tan. But if I did, I'd probably love the innovative products. Packaging is bright and modern, I like the many textures, and the glow type that allows you to have a bit of sparkle or tint. Nice.
Tekla
Jade PLevel 4 33 Reviews
25 days ago
Seems scandi-cool but maybe more of a scam according to quality testers below.
Mellody
Jade PLevel 4 33 Reviews
25 days ago
Influencer for Mellody
Couple reasons why 'plant based' 'fake' honey is a poor idea and not-profitable: 1) Cost: it's 2x (or more) the cost of actual honey 2) You cannot convince me that 'bioengineered pollen stuff that we added fructose corn syrup and glucose to' is superior to actual honey made by bees 3) "replicating the ingredients and chemical process used to make [actual honey]" will never surpass what we get from real bees and the harmony of nature working. 4) Absolutely uninterested in sampling a product that 'e11even madison park' serves to its elite customers. 5) This is a great example of 'techbros thinking they can out-engineer God's work of creation'. No thanks. 6) Who told you there was anything wrong with honey in the first place?
Glow Recipe
Jade PLevel 4 33 Reviews
a month ago
The brand is probably 75% marketing and 25% efficacy, but the packaging is cute and it smells good. Weirdly, I also understand that spoiled tweens in NYC looove Glow Recipe...so make of that what you will. Only tried the glow drops (regular) and the glow water toner thingy. The watermelon scent is really good. Not too annoying or strong. Reasonably hydrating and felt really nice and gentle. Would I pay full price? Idk. I can probably find effective K-skincare that does something similar (or better) for less $$. I liked the *free* Sephora birthday gift though.
Summer Fridays
Jade PLevel 4 33 Reviews
a month ago
Only used the lip balm. Decent texture nice vanilla scent and love the ergonomic applicator. Would I buy again? Maybe if I'm bored?
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The Feel Studio Inc.
Jade PLevel 4 33 Reviews
a month ago
Update: love the worn-in '2-3 sizes up' pair - great condition but with a little bit of wear that makes them loved-in with a good wash. Bought the 'one size up' model that does fit like a straight-boyfriend relaxed fit in the leg, and snugger on the top block. Personally prefer the larger sizes (2-3 sizes up) as it's super comfortable and looks great in the relaxed fit. Even when the jean is 'brand new' the denim is soft, comfortable and rigid 100% cotton. ------------------------------------------------------------------------Product is sustainably sourced and created with an ozone-wash that reduces significantly the amount of water used in denim production. Love that. I enjoyed the story behind the brand, which is to say that a veteran fashion stylist/creative director/photographer was sick of hauling too much denim on her around-the-world travels that she created <<one denim style to rule them all>> which is, straight-leg, rigid 100% heritage denim, produced in California, U.S.A., rise not too high or low, a leather back patch, and some classic washes. There's a mid-vintage 'Blue Ozone' wash, a nicer classic solid blue ('Dume' wash), a white denim ('White Waves'), a washed black denim, as well as black selvedge + blue selvedge for the raw denimheads in the house. Price point is really high at $425 USD for the regular denim, and about $625 USD for the selvedge, but I chalk that up to a few reasons: small-batch production, custom materials (hardware/button/rivet etc.), USA labour, and sourcing the whole batch of jeans in small batches. C'est la vie. I don't want a crazy-snug fit (scared it will NOT fit, plus, I prefer loose or baggy), so I sized up for a 'straight fit' (one size up) and I went 2-3 sizes up to try a 'baggy trouser fit'. I got 2 pairs in the same wash to try out the sizing. One pair is brand new and another pair I found vintage/used in good condition. Please note, another thing is that this brand is unisex so men can size up and make the product work. Apparently couples or friends will share the jean, etc, sounds cute but I don't think I will be doing that, the denim belongs to and *will* be molded to shape me! (i heard this jean is also one that molds very well in time to the wearer). Excited to try it though, since I am simply not interested in finding 'the perfect vintage 501s' because it seems like too much hunting, a little bit cliched/basic (I simply don't have time and don't care that much, sorry 20something girls with substacks/affiliate links...). Would rather support a small denim producer with an interesting back story. A handful of famous friends wear this type of jean (Alexa Chung, Bella, emrata, etc. etc.) but that's not why I am interested in this product. If you are going for a Lady Diana-in-denim vibe that is more classic, this could work. Will comment back once I get the product, and comment on its 'rigid heritage denim' quality.
Los Angeles Apparel
Jade PLevel 4 33 Reviews
a month ago
Can't believe no one thought to review Dov Charney's resurrected personal brand. Been to the warehouse in South Central and the dude was super helpful, rang up hubby's purchase and gave him an extra discount because it was his birthday and they're birthday twins. I was an old-school AA wearer and miss the cuts and (at the time) well-made innovative fabrics all made in the USA....from first feel, LA Apparel is pretty decent but there is less access to capital so the product is a little more hearty/hardy and coarse-feeling, however many of the old blends and textures are back. It will last you a good while and the patina/sheen/wear it will develop will be great in 2-3 years. I don't care about the financial or personal scandals...Dov is a thoughtful innovator in t-shirts and basics, and respect to him for building a fully made-in-USA business model and company that (initially) became wildly successful (RIP AA, fuck you Gildan) and as an 80s baby, I like the nostalgic aesthetic. Let's be real: in a time of fast fashion, SHEIN and absolute crap out there, making a consumer-commitment to proudly buying "Made in U.S.A.", and supporting domestic manufacturing, labour, sourcing and textile production is awesome. The product I tried held up pretty well and I am going to buy more. Love that the t-shirts are shrink free, the men's swim trunks are pretty durable, and I liked the socks (although unisex socks may trouble women with feet smaller than 8.5-9....but wide feet people will enjoy the socks). Will be testing the underwear next. I'm switching all my clothing to 'made in USA' quality because I'm tired of mass-mall brands and the shit quality that comes with outsourcing clothing production to Bangladesh or other low-quality countries that produce volume at low labour prices. We actually have to think about what we consume/wear and what value and utility our everyday clothing/uniform gives us, and what we demand in return...we can't mindlessly just keep consuming cheap/fast fashion. Buy USA, support LA Apparel and other ethical manufacturers who give hard-working Americans jobs, and help to keep your money in the country. I say this as a non-American whose country is in the sh%tter because we are a service economy and no longer manufacture anything :( I will probably be buying more LAA goods and items as I find the value great for the price, and durability.
Cherry Los Angeles
Jade PLevel 4 33 Reviews
a month ago
Only here because I heard Bieber wears it and I like the baggy jeans aesthetic. Is it made in California? If so, we love that. Trucker hat gas-station 00s sleazebag vibe? Yes, we like that. Is it expensive? Yeah, if it's produced in USA the labour will cost a lot. Is it made well? I have no idea, will probably buy second hand if I get that far. Until then, it sounds good but I don't have the time or cash to road-test it - YET.