Showing posts with label My Amazon reviews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label My Amazon reviews. Show all posts

8/03/2025

Easy-Off Drain Pro Gel (1 Litre)

I've had a bad experience with this product. My unit piping is really old, so I get my sink drainage really slow or semi-clogged in the winter months. I normally use a similar product from another brand, but this product was on sale so I thought I'd give it a try. 
 
I followed the instructions on the bottle. The instructions say that we can leave the liquid up to 15-20 minutes if the drainage is too slow or a bit clogged and then to run hot water. I did that, and, to my dismal, the sink drainage was totally blocked, like the water would not go down and flooded up. I removed the water and then added more product, thinking that perhaps that was what it was needed. It didn't help at all. The sink was totally clogged as a result and I had to organise a plumber coming home to have the sink fixed. So, I won't use this product ever again. 

8/02/2025

7-pc 5M Posca Pen Set (Pastels)

This is a beautiful set of Posca acrylic markers in pastel colours presented in a gift-ready box.  Size 5m is one of my preferred sizes as it's perfect for art journaling and sketching. This set of pastel colours is gorgeous and they are genuine Posca. They're heavily discounted due to all the packaging being written in Japanese.

Posca markers are one of my favourite art supplies, due to their quality, versatility and easy of use. The tips are reversible, so if one of the tips gets stained or tinted, it can be taken out and reversed, and then the marker works as if it was new. 

The main downside of Posca is that they're not refillable, so they generate a lot of good-quality plastic waste, which is a shame.

Marbig F/S Stapler No.10 Black

This is a simple but effective medium-sized stapler. It covers all my small hand, which is small, so it might be a small stapler for anyone with large hands. It isn't an office stapler, but I'm still able a good deal of sheets  together (up to 16), which is good enough for most of my uses. This stapler is really light, as well. The stapler's side has a window into the staples barrel, so one can see if the staples are running out or not. 

The quality seems to be basic. It's made of apparently cheap plastic and metal, something that one can expect for the price. 
 
Staples need to be purchased separately, but they are very cheap. 
 
Not a stapler I would have for a professional home office or for heavy-duty work, but great for general and school purposes.    

Melao Face Scrub (60 gs)

This is a lovely nourishing facial scrub made of natural oils, flowers and plant extracts mixed with shell power, so it scrubs and cleans in depth but without being harsh but or abrasive. I really like how creamy it feels, how easily spreads and how my skin looks super clean afterwards. This exfoliant product contains salicylic acid, which is great if you have combination to oily skin, and you have or are prone to acne, pimples/blackheads.  This scrub really smells of roses, and I find the scent a bit overwhelming; nothing to put me off, but a bit too strong for me, and a bit too old fashion, too.  
 
The jar is really small, but a tiny bit of product does the job, so it really lasts.
 
This brand claims to be 100% vegan and cruelty free. The list of ingredients supports the first statement, but the second is dubious. There is a tiny-winy rabbit printed on the jar with the text "non texted on animals" but it isn't the leaping rabbit or PETA's, so ain't sure if this is really cruelty free or not. 

7/22/2025

Lepro 2-pack Head LED Torch

I'm very pleased with this part of head torches. They work with regular AAA batteries, which is great when you have blackouts or emergency situations. The head light is also great to go out to my backyard at night when I have to do something or take the rubbish out in the night and I cannot carry a hand torch. The elastic band is really soft and adjustable, so it stays in place easily without pressing to much or leaving a mark. It has six different light moods, three on each button and it is waterproof. I would not personally wear this when it's raining heavily, but when it's drizzling. Also, a perfect travel tool, especially if you're camping, hiking or just to read or see below your seat on long-distance flights.  
 
The battery compartment is located behind the bulb and this is the torch's weakest link as I find difficult to close it properly or open it easily. A person with larger and stronger hands might not have this issue, though. 
 
Pricing was terrific for two items. I have one in use and another saved in my emergency kit. I haven't had these torches long enough to comment on durability or  whether they consume battery when off or how long the battery lasts if you keep them non stop. I will annotate this review if I needed to make further remarks on the product. 

7/13/2025

Paul Rubens (Haiya) 48-pc Macaron Oil Pastel Set

This Haiya set complements the basic colours set as the former contains many colours that the other set lacks: the pinks, the light oranges, the light blues. I miss, though, having some warm whites, different tones of beige and greys. The greens in the set aren't specially pastel or macaroon and they are very similar to the ones the basic set has. This Haiya set has many of the qualities I love in the Sennelier oil pastels minus the price tag -- these Haiya soft oil pastels are buttery, creamy and the colours are gorgeous. They blend beautifully with my fingers, a blender stub or a tissue, and the colours are true to the sticks wrapping.
 
Unlike the basic colours set  these sticks have a flat tip, not a bullet tip. This doesn't bother me as even the bullet pastels become flat with use anyway. Besides, I love using the edges for fine line work.  The wrapping of each pastel stick is very pretty but it's mostly written in Mandarin. Also, unlike the basic set, they don't show the pigments or the level of opacity on them, Besides, some of the writing is tiny, and not  even a magnifying glass allowed me to see what is written there.
 
Ain't sure whether these pastels aren't lightfast or not as there is no visible indicators on the wrapping. I've browsed the web and there seems to be an agreement among artists that these pastels have a good level of lightfastness.
 
I find this box packaging is an upgrade with regards to the one the vibrant colours set has, as it the former is sturdier, has glossy finish, more elegant and, therefore, more appropriate for gifting. . 
 
The leaflet full-colour photos with the instructions is very good. No swatch chart included in this set, though. 

Overall, a great set, good quality soft oils, good price and well packaged, and a perfect companion to the vibrant colour set box. 

7/10/2025

DDOBB Women's Fleece Lined Tights

Perfect for winter. This pair of fleece-lined tights are not only good looking but also very warm. I wear skits often so these tights are being a leg saver this winter. As the fleece is skin colour but covered by light black tight material, they look like you are just wearing a normal pair of fine tights on the bare skin. This is great when dressing formally, and I wear them for work all the time. They're  wonderfully warm and I've noticed a significative difference in my legs temperature and coldness. They wash well in the washing machine, something I do without putting them in any protective bags; washed them twice already and came out as new. 
 
The only downside is that, despite the overall quality, the foot part is not lined, so they are like a normal opaque tight. That being the case, this is the place where all my normal tights get broken. 
 
For the rest, a must for skirt wearers or simply to add a layer of warmth under loose paints. As they are quite thick, I don't see them fit to wear under tight jeans or pants.  
 
I will buy them again.  

7/08/2025

TEHAUX Ceramic Stackable Paint Palette with Lid (8.5x8cm )

This is such a great palette system. It doesn't only looks good but it size is perfect to use while sketchbooking and art journaling. The palette is relative small in diameter so it doesn't occupy much space on my table. The lid hides anything ugly from sight and, besides, it allows any paint left over to keep fresh and wet for longer. This was in my wish list for over a year due to its high pricing, but I bought it at a very reduced price. That being the case is not only good value for money, but also a must in my art studio at the moment. 

6/23/2025

Xtra Kleen Fridge Fresh Odour Deodoriser (Pack of 2)

It took me forever to come across this on Amazon. I searched by Fridge deodoriser and then filtered the results by price and this was never coming up. I hate when Amazon does this to promote products (sponsored or not) that are three times the price when, in fact they also sold this directly.
 
So the question is now, was this worth it? It does the job, but it doesn't remove smells fully, at least if the smell is strong. Like when fish is in the fridge for several days. So instead of the two, four pieces need to be used, at least for my fridge. The flat pods size is great, but they don't have a sticky surface to stick the pads to the fridge walls, so they become a nuisance. Very cheap, but you get what you paid for.  
 

6/22/2025

Aquarius Jaws Tin Carry All Fun Box (21.8L x 9.7W x 17.3H cms)

I'm a fan of this brand of tin boxes. I'm a movie fan, so this tin has been in my wish list for a long time. The overall design is  well thought of and, most importantly, fully licensed. The printing quality is excellent.
 
This is a good quality sturdy box with handle and loose lock. Like other boxes from the brand I own, I use this box mostly to store papers, lace and fabrics. Unlike other boxes from this brand, the back of the box is not as pretty or interesting.  
 
A must for collectors and crafters. 

Swosh Pumice Smoothing Stone (5.5x 14.5x 1.5cm)

This pumice is as basic as it gets but it does the job perfectly. It's a bit crumbly or sandy, more so than other pumices I've used in the past. It's also less compact so there is some sandy stuff that comes off when scrubbing my feet.  Also, it breaks into pieces if it happens to fall on to the floor. For the rest, it does the job and is very cheap. At the same time, you get what you paid for. 

6/11/2025

DJ&A Shiitake Mushroom Crisps Smoked Chilli and Garlic (30 gms)

I gave this DJ&A of shiitake Mushroom Crisps a try. Not as good as the other one, it has a big punch of chilli that might not be everyone's cup of tea. Personally, I found that the chilli was unevenly sprinkled, so some mushrooms were extremely hot and I didn't like them, while others medium hot or mid hot, and I liked them. They are still good but I prefer the unflavoured variety. This is a healthy snack but, mind, it has sugar in it, something to be aware if you're diabetic.  

6/08/2025

Linkidea Silicone Seal Replacement (10pc)

This is the cheapest gasket that I could find to replace the old one that my Thermos large food jar lid had. I'm always weary from something sold by the tens as I tend to think that they might be bad quality. However, this is not the case. 
 
The gasket looks way smaller than my large  jar seal so, on sight, I thought I would have to return the packet. However, the gasket fits my jar lid perfectly. Perhaps because I have small hands, I found it difficult to position it inside as it requires of some strength to stretch the gasket to then let it fall inside. The gasket stays tightly in without getting out despite the fact that I wash the jar and lid every day. This gasket is designed to match the Thermos Stainless King Food Jar, which is slightly different from my old food jar model, yet it fits it greatly. Great price, but I wish this sort of spare part was sold by the unit or the pair because, unless you have a large family, this packet has more gaskets than I need and it's a waste of product. 

DJ & A Nature's Protein Teriyaki Green Peas Snack (75 g)

Another beautiful healthy snack by DJ&A. The Teriyaki flavour really  masks the pea-ness of the product. It tastes great but isn't as crunchy as other veggie snack varieties. It's also denser and more filling than other snacks, so I don't tend to eat a bag in a go. Good to carry around for moments of total hunger while commuting or travelling. The product is mostly made of peas (76%) and has a high content of protein. It has sugar an it's rich in carbohydrates, so consume in moderation if you're a diabetic.Perfectly sealed and fresh and perfumed when the product comes out of it. 

5/31/2025

Tean's Gourmet Prawn Noodle Paste (200 g)

  This is a paste used as a base to prepare the typical Malaysian dish Mee Udang, which is a prawn and/or meat and veggies soup. The main flavouring ingredients are soy bean oil, dried shrimp paste, galangal, chilly and garlic among others.

This is a simple but flavour-packed fast dish. The soup is wonderful on its own without any add-on. However, if you prepare the full dish, you'll get a kind of instant noodles dish mostly made out of fresh ingredients. I think it is also great to use with leftover cooked meat.

It tastes authentic to me. It has a clean fishy flavour with the galangal adding the counterbalancing citrusy astringent flavour and the garlic and chilly the spicy punch. I didn't find this hot at all, not even medium hot.  On the other hand this paste is really oily,, and it is soya bean oil, so nothing for people with delicate stomachs. You can remove a bit of it with a spoon when resting though.

Preparation: Bring 1.5 litres of water to boil and add the whole paste packet in. Stir and let it boil for about ten minutes. On the side add to a bowl your precooked instant noodles, cooked prawn and/or meat, some veggies. Pour the soup into the bowl and voila.

Great value for money and the sachet does not need refrigeration

5/30/2025

DJ & A Natural Kale Chips (6 g)

I'm disappointed with this Kale Chips. I often prepare kale chips in my air-fryer; I just clean the leaves, remove the stalks and leaf nerves, add olive oil and voila. This variety is not only pricey for the quantity but it doesn't taste good to me. It has a raw-ish flavour that I don't like plus all the leaf nerves were never removed, something that I don't find this enjoyable to eat. This chips are very crunchy and light, but the taste and texture is a miss for me and I won't buy them again.

DJ&A Shiitake Mushroom Crisps (65gs)

This is one of my favourite DJ&A healthy snack varieties. I cannot tell loud enough how good this tastes. It is full roasted and wonderfully seasoned full mushrooms. Crunchy. Satisfying. Filling. One of those bags that you cannot put down till the last bit is in your belly. It is also a great satisfying snack to have in your bag on long commutes because it curves your hanger.

DJ & A Crispy Garlic Cloves (45 g)

This is the most innovative healthy snack that I've come across in a long time. Yes, it is mostly roasted garlic with seasoning and spices. This is a very crunchy snack that, despite being mostly garlic, does taste good. It is not raw garlic you know. To me this is not a snack bag that I munch on from opening till the last bit is eaten. It is for me to pick 3-4 cloves and that's it. It makes a great add-on in snack mixes. I will try to use them in  cooking to see how they perform.