5/07/2023

Kaisercraft KAKC031 Acrylic Paint, Black

Like the rest of the brand, this black Karisercraft paint is a fluid acrylic. It's perfect for crafts and art journaling but not for paintings as the paint is not light-fast and will fade if exposed to light. Yet, it makes a great black tube to experiment with when I want to try new things that might sometimes end in the bin or recycled. I've used it on my gel plate and it worked nicely. Great price.

English Tea Shop The Luxury Collection 36 Sachets

I bought this collection because I love the beautifully illustrated stackable tin box and I've collected others in the past. Let's be honest! However, I've tried this tea brand before and I knew that I'd like the selection. All of the teas in this gift box have subtle flavours, not bold strong ones. My fav in this selection is the chocolate rooibos; the chocolate is barely there but this tea still tastes wonderful and has no caffeine, so it's my go-to tea at night. The English Breakfast, Earl Grey and White Tea are also clean flavoursome teas that I take with a drop of milk. I rarely have peppermint tea, so I haven't tried it. The green and pomegranate tea is OK.

Nivea Black & White Invisible Fresh Roll-On Deodorant (50ml)

Excellent deodorant. My every-day go to. It has a neutral scent and a liquid-ish consistency that makes spreading easily with the roll-on. I have sensitive skin and I have never had a reaction to this deodorant despite using it every day after shower. It doesn't stain my dark tops at all. Good priced, too.

L'Oréal Paris Elvive Extraordinary Oil Nourishing Coconut Mask 300ml

This L'Oreal mask untangles my hair easily; it has a creamy consistency and spreads easily trough my long hair. My hair looks shiny and healthy after use. Love the coconut scent. Not the best mask I've tried, but very good and the large tub and good price are added bonuses.

5/02/2023

Clairol Root Touch-Up Root Concealing Spray, Medium Brown, 100ml

This is the first time I use this brand for hair concealer spray and I'll buy it again. I bought this tone, which is one shade lighter than the usual buy, by mistake. However, still covers well my very white greys if I apply enough quantity. The spray nuzzle is great to spray focus on specific areas or focal points. I'd recommend using a face mask when using it as the spray comes out quite gaseous and it's ease to inhale. It stains clothes easily so I put some protection when applying it. It can also stand my skin and hands, but I can easily remove the stain with water and soap. Great quality for the rest. As good as the top brand of hair concealers but way cheaper.

4/30/2023

Bonvit Roasted Dandelion and Chicory Tea, 32 Teabags

I love the taste of this mix of chicory & dandelion root. The colour is coffee-like. I drink it without sugar and with a drop of milk and it takes similar to coffee. It's slightly bitter without sugar, but the kind of bitterness that is enjoyable and palatable. The product comes in handy individual teabags inside a saleable plastic bag One teabag is enough to make a strong large mug of 'coffee' in the morning. As it's caffeine-free, I drink it at night without worrying that will affect my sleep. I've noticed a slightly laxative effect if I drink several cups of this a day. A bit pricey.

4/15/2023

Strathmore 400 Series Toned Tan Artist Tiles, 30 Sheets

Although not made for water colour, this 4x4 paper stock is really fantastic for mixed media and zentangle. I use them to create tiny series of mixed media studies . The tan colour can be incorporated into the art piece but I usually gesso the paper and then work on it. It stands heavy, flow and high flow acrylics, water soluble crayons, water mist, drawing inks and basic hand/ machine stitching. I find that this paper is better than other similar tiles with more gsm. My only but is that these are usually a bit pricey.