7/08/2024

Oakwood Everyday Wood Care Furniture Wipes, Large, White, 20 Count

These wipes are a lovely emergency replacement for furniture wood oil. I prefer the latter, needless to say, but these wipes work wonderfully on most of the furniture I own. My furniture looks clean, polished and with a good lustre afterwards. They glide well on the surfaces I've used them on, too. They're large in size, so one is enough to clean a large piece of furniture or two small ones. They are a bit wetter than I would like them to be, but they work well. Decently priced and I love the Mandarin scent.

Plyco (Online Store)

I ordered some plywood panels (craft bundles) from this store, recommended by a fellow artist. I can confirm that they're good quality and good priced; way cheaper than similar products in specialised Art & Craft stores. 
 
Plyco is not a craft store. They sell timber, veneer and plywood for professional purposes (building, flooring, cabinetry, table and kitchen tops among other uses). What matters to me is that they have craft bundles from different timber and thickness that are perfect for painters. 
 
The good thing about their website is that it shows whether the different kinds of timber are in stock or not, when they will be, and the scheduled dispatches. You'll get your order sooner if you buy your product one or two days before dispatch day; otherwise, you'll have to wait a bit longer. Shipping fees and panels are excellent value for money.
 
Not a place you want to order from if you're in a hurry or have an upcoming project that you must do within a time-frame. For the rest, very good quality, prices and shipping prices. Timber arrived properly packaged, too. They also have several shipping options, which is great.   

On the flip side of things, Plyco's customer service is not great. They have a bot on the website. I sent a message through the bot that was never replied to. I rang them on a Saturday. The guy on the phone apologized for overseeing the dispatch of my order. I mentioned that I'd be happy to upgrade. I was told to call or email customer service on a week day. I did email them. No a reply whatsoever, just an impersonal request for payment for the upgrade. As the dispatch window had passed, it  took10 extra days to have my order dispatched. I found funny that, I forgot some items on the cart in one of my browser, but I purchased them through another browser; then, a more personal sales email reached my inbox. Also, they'll auto-subscribe you to their marketing newsletters, something that I really find annoying. 
 
Overall, happy with the pricing and quality of the products, info on website and dispatch procedure, but not really impressed with CS. 
 

HP 150 Wired Mouse, Model 240J6AA

I bought this mouse because it was super discounted and I trust the brand. The design is simple, elegant (boring as well) and professional; nothing fancy about it. 
 
Simple and intuitive, it doesn't need any set up, no plugging, no software, just your fingers. It works perfectly on paper, cardboard or any smooth surface as well as on my mouse pad. The scrolling is smooth and natural. Clicking sounds are average, so not a quiet mouse. 
 
Size is medium to small. Not as small as a travel mouse for example, but not as large as a gaming mouse or professional mice for people with large hands.  I have small hands and I find this mouse comfortable. See my photo side by side with a small mouse.
 
I like wired mice because they don't use batteries and are more environmentally friendly. The cable is long enough for my workstation setup, actually a bit too long. I wish the cable was retractable.
 
Perfect for my everyday use. In my case, I have it on my painting table, where the mouse will get splashes of acrylic paint and mediums. I would not get upset if the paint damages this mouse, to be honest, because of the price I paid for it.  
 
Good packaging with specs and booklet written in English, Mandarin, Korean and Japanese. 

So far, so good. I will update this review if needed.

Material is platicky but you cannot expect gold if you buy brass, right?
 

6/30/2024

L'Oréal Magic Retouch, 75ml, Dark Brown

I use this product regularly, between professional tinting  and when my thick very-noticeable greys pop up all rebel. The product is very easy to spray and has a good focus sprayer. I usually spray it twice; I let the first coat dry and then apply again. Result, no grays! This product is especially good for the part line, not as much for temples or hair line as it can stain my skin. However, I easily remove those by rubbing a bit of beauty oil on the stained spot .  
 
The product can stain your clothes, so I usually put a plastic cape on my shoulders. I don't apply this when I'm dressed to go out as unnoticeable unpredictable drops might stain them and ruin them if unprotected.

The product washes out completely with a single shampooing.

I always apply this product with a surgical mask on, because it has some residual "vapours" after spraying.

6/21/2024

ClearWipe Lens Cleaner Alcohol Pre Moist Glasses Cleaning Wipe, 60 Count

I've used these wipes for years. I come back to this product,time and time again, even after trying similar products from other brands. I keep using these because they clean my lenses beautifully, leaving them spotless and without any fabric trace. Besides, they effortlessly glide on my glasses. I also use them on my phone camera lenses. I like this package size as it's more economical and lasts me longer.

Fanta Pineapple Zero Sugar Soft Drink 6 x 250 ml

This is the first time I try this Fanta variety and the last one. I love the small size packaging, which makes the tins perfect to carry in lunch boxes or in my bag when I have to do errands around and  don't want to spend money on drinks. The flavour tastes, to me, of those ampoules with medicine that my mother use to give me when I was a kid.  A very chemical non-pineapple over-sweet flavour.

6/10/2024

YESDEX Wearable Unisex Blanket Hoodie

The packet came beautifully wrapped with a gorgeous yellow ribbon around it.
 
This is a large oversized hoodie, larger than others that I own. I'd say it's more a man size than the average hoodie. I'm 5.2" and this reaches half my calves. Something I don't mind in winter. Yet, it seems more a xl version of the hoodie. The main issue with this is not the length, which I don't mind at all, but the sleeves length. The sleeves are super long and, although the cuffs have a great hold and pressure, they cannot hold the excess length in cases like mine, when the arms are those of a small lady not a man's. Said differently, unless you are a man or a tall person, the excess fabric will get into the way or your cooking, dishwashing, or craft making.
 
I love the front pocket and the fact that the neck doesn't have a zip. Very cozy and shiny acrylic fabric in a neutral colour that allows me to go outside without looking a circus performer.
 
The most important thing is this hoodie is very warm made of a wonderful soft acrylic fabric. It saves me energy, because I don't switch the heater as much as I would when not wearing this hoodie. I have slept with it a couple of times and I get the most glorious warm cozy feeling.  
 
As the label says to wash it before use, I did that. Of course, it lost a bit of its shiny new lustre, but it looks as new, no shedding, no shrinking, and came of the washer really fluffy.