Shiseido - The Skincare - Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam

The scent of this is a moderately strong soapy smell.

It cleans the skin really well, getting residual makeup off, and leaving the skin almost squeaky clean.

This will get rid of any oil, which could end up a little drying with long term use.

There are many different types of soaps out there that are probably better suited for whatever effect you want for cheaper.

Give this a miss.

Price: 0.5/5 (~$45 for 130mL)
Scent: 2.5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5


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Eyenimal - Automatic Laser

This is an automatic laser toy for cats.

It has three settings; slow, medium, and fast.

I like this for when I have to do things but the kittens want to play.

It doesn't turn of automatically, which  is good and bad.
Good because it doesn't turn off when they are playing.
Bad because when the get bored of it and turn it off, they always look so sad (even if they were only lazily watching it while sitting in a box).

I also like how the laser is angled down so it can't shine in their eyes.

It takes AA batteries and these last a long time.

This is a really great cat toy! 

*Just after I hit publish on this, PB kicked it by accident and now it no longer moves the laser around. It's not his fault, there are cat toys (and things the kittens think are toys) everywhere. XD

** A few weeks later and I fixed it!

Price: 2/5 ($28.27)
Effectiveness: 5/5
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Alterra - Naturkosmetik - Max Lash Booster Mascara - 01 Black

This is a black mascara that is paraben free (something I have been looking for of late).
It is also vegan.

I picked this one from the range because of the beautiful big brush that my lashes love.

I only did the top lashes.

The  formula isn't too thick, giving a very natural colour to the lashes.
It won't clump your lashes together, which is ideal.

Price: 5/5 ($5.49 for 9mL)
Scent: 3/5 (faint and very pleasant for a mascara)
Effectiveness: 4.5/5
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Koawach - Pfefferminz - Organic Hot Chocolate with Peppermint

This hot chocolate mix is fair trade, organic, and vegan.

A 100g bag is meant for 10 cups... I like my hot chocolate strong, so this was not true for me.

It has guarana (and thus caffeine) as it is intended as a coffee substitute.
I don't know if it works for a coffee substitute, as it has a lot of sugar, but the caffeine certainly has an effect.

*If you want a low-caffeine, mineral rich coffee substitute, try unsweetened cocoa.

I do wish it had more peppermint flavour but I'm like my mother in that way, if something is 'peppermint' then I want it to be 'PEPPERMINT'.
Overall this is quite nice.

Price: 1/5 ($6.24 for 100g)
Taste: 4.5/5 (moar peppermint plz)
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Parodontax - Extra Frisch (Extra Fresh) - Toothpaste

Guys, I think I have a toothpaste I'm not allergic too!!!!!

This is a sodium bicarbonate based toothpaste with a minty touch.
It does taste salty with a touch of mint, but I'll take it!

The colour is coral, which is adorable.
It has fluoride, which I look for in a toothpaste. Don't @ me fluorophobes! 

Not really what I meant...

I'm so happy and I love it! 
I also love the price! (I was used to paying a lot more for tooth mousse.)

Price: 5/5 ($6.10 for 75mL)
Scent: 5/5 (minty)
Effectiveness: 5/5

L'Occitane - Arlésienne Hand Cream

This is a hand cream with the floral scent of the L'Occitane perfume Arlésienne.
So immediately we can say it smells lovely.

The name comes from the play 'L'Arlésienne' which is set in Provence, France.
This location connects to the L'Occitane brand.

The cream itself is rich and moisturising.

While it does absorb to an extent, it does leave a little bit of a residue on the hands, but I like that personally.

It's a shame that I don't think they sell this any more.

Price: 2/5 ($14 for 30mL)
Scent: 5/5
Effectiveness: 4.5/5