Tuesday, 30 March 2021

Valuelife - Grape Seed Extract with Resveratrol 


These are capsules of grape seed extract and resveratrol, two anti--oxidants.

The capsules are vegan, easy to swallow, and have no taste.

Price: 2.5/5 ($39.62 for 120 capsules)
Scent: 2.5/5 (no scent)

Thursday, 25 March 2021

Laboratorium Soluna Heilmittel GmbH Solunat Nr.14 Tropfen



This is some homeopathic bullstone that I was given.

I took it anyway (5 drops in water, per day) because homeopathic medicines don't do anything (can't hurt me if the active ingredients levels are non-existent).

It claims to have mugwort, some form of peony, mistletoe, and Christmas rose.

This is baloney.

Price: 5/5 ($16.62 for 50mL, very expensive for 50mL of mildly flavoured alcohol)
Scent: 2.5/5
Effectiveness: -5/5

Saturday, 20 March 2021

Dental Implant



I had a tooth that has been a jerk of a while. I was given the options of a root canal or an implant.
I couldn't just have it yanked out because I needed it to provide support to the other teeth near it.
Having had root canals before, one of which had to be removed a few years later anyway, I went with the implant.

So let me walk you through my experience.

Step 1: Carefully pull out the offending tooth.
This tooth was removed in pieces to limit the damage done to the surrounding tissue. 
It took about 5-10 minutes and I only felt pressure.
The remaining hole in my gum was stitched up and I had to take it easy for a few days.

Step 2: Inserting the anchor.
The anchor was inserted into my skull and it took less the 5 minutes.
It was easier than having the tooth removed and I really didn't need the Valium I took before hand.
I took antibiotics afterwards because they did go into bone and I don't want an infection in my bones.
I was stitched up again.

Step 3: Opening up the gum.
After it had all healed and settled in nicely, the gum was opened again and the temporary cap on the anchor removed.
A permanent 'connector' by which the fake tooth will be attached was put on.
There is now something poking through my gum, but it is minimal.
This step was really quick.
The most uncomfortable part was the tool used to keep mu cheek out of the way was digging into me a little, so no pain.
There were no stitches this time.

Step 4: Dental imprints.
Two different moulds were made of my mouth, one with an attachment screwed into my implant port.
They also colour matched my teeth for the colour of the crown.

Overall: I've had it for about a month now and it feels just like any other tooth in my mouth now, I don't even notice it anymore.
I love it!

Rating: 5/5

Monday, 15 March 2021

Lavera - Volumen & Kraft (Volume & Power)  - Shampoo



This is a orange and green tea scented shampoo which smells amazing! 
This wonderful fragrance is from organic orange oil and green tea extract.

It is silicon, parabene, phthalate, microplastic, and mineral oil free. 
It is also vegan.

It cleans well and lathers well.
This is an easy favourite for me!


Price: 4/5 ($3.18 for 250mL)
Scent: 5/5
Effectiveness: 5/5

Wednesday, 10 March 2021

Tea Blossoms - Blooming Tea Ball


I'm not sure which one this was, the packaging gives nothing away.
But I'm guessing it is black tea?
I cannot pick it on the website.


Before it was hydrated, it smelled like cheap white chocolate.


It took 2-3 minutes to 'bloom' fully.


The taste was mild and smooth, with the constant taste of cheap white chocolate.

It was an experience and not unpleasant, but I can't recommend a tea that has an odd taste and no ingredients listed on the website.

Thanks Miss Buttons! 

Price: 2/5 (4 for $14)
Rating: 2/5

Friday, 5 March 2021

Masquerade! - Klara - Reset Dragon's Blood Face Mask


This is a sheet mask with Dragon's blood extract. 
I love Dragon's blood.

It is a really thin mask (which I like) that came with a backing sheet.

It smelled nice (like dragon's blood) and it was very hydrating and relaxing.

I would recommend this mask. :)

Thank you to Miss Buttons for this treatment!