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Melissa M.

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About Me

I am a beauty and skincare enthusiast who loves trying clean, organic and cruelty-free products. I also thoroughly enjoy plant based cooking and hanging out with my six rescued fur babies.

How I Can Help

I am very knowledgeable about plant based cooking and dining, vegan and cruelty free makeup and skincare brands and any pet related questions.

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Beauty and skincare obsessed, product photography, gardening, baking and petting cats!..

18 Reviews by Melissa

  • Fashiontiy

9/13/22

Fashiontiy has a little bit of everything and a nice variance of different styles and trends. Prices are very affordable and the quality of all of the items I have recieved so far has been great. I have purchased womens clothing, a bed sheet set and handbags. Shipping is really slow since it's international and shipping charges can also be really high, which you don't see until you checkout at the end. There are also many items that require you to purchase a minimum amount, so if you really want it you may have to purchase two or three of them!

Tip for consumers:
If you're interested in an item, make sure they don't require a minimum amount be purchased and enter your address to find out shipping charges.

  • Beachwaver Co.

9/13/22
Verified purchase

I have thick, curly, frizz prone hair that I like to straighten sometimes for special occasions. Typically, it would take almost 40 minutes to do, but with the Beachwaver straightener I was able to achieve the same results in half the time. Yes please! The plates never snag my hair strands and they create sleek, shiny results. They literally shipped it out the same day and I recieved it within 4 days. I highly recommend checking them out!

Tip for consumers:
They have sales periodically so if you are eyeing something, check back the next week to see if it's on sale.

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  • Bodyblendz

8/27/22
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If you love body scrubs, you will love Bodyblendz. They are an Australian based company that has an amazing range of skincare products, including their very popular body scrubs. They have gentler scrubs that you can use on both your face and body and also great scrubs for just your body to target those problem areas. I have very dry skin and after using their scrubs my skin feels so smooth, soft and hydrated and it actually lasts. Shipping takes time since it's international so be prepared but it's free over $50. Check them out, you won't be dissapointed!

Tip for consumers:
Shipping is international, so it will take time to arrive!

  • Herocosmetics.us

7/27/22
Verified purchase

I have been using Hero products for a few years now and love them. They work wonders for my sensitive, acne prone skin. You really can't go wrong with any of their products.
Shipping on their website is free if you spend over $35 (US only) and I always recieve my orders quickly. They also have a rewards program called The Skin Squad where you can earn points towards free products. I just recently recieved a free lightning wand and am loving the results! I highly recommend you join!

Tip for consumers:
Sign up for The Skin Squad so you can earn points towards free products!

  • Drinkaha

6/26/22
Verified purchase

These AHA Sparkling Waters are so yummy! And I can't believe they are free of sweeteners, sodium and have no calories, yet they taste amazing! The flavor is not overly sweet but still very flavorful. Their website lists all 10 of their flavor offerings in detail, which include 3 caffeineted options. Customer service is very friendly and helpful and got back to me immediately regarding a question I had. They don't currently sell their product on their website yet, but are working on it. You can find these yummy waters at your local retailer and can find out which ones by going to their website.

Tip for consumers:
This AHA website is great for finding detail about the drinks and locating the closest retailer to you

  • SheaMoisture

5/30/22
Verified purchase

I love Shea Moisture's curly product line for my thick, dry, friz prone, curly hair. It is exactly what my hair needs and their products never let me down. Out of the several Shea Moisture hair and skin products I use, my favorite has to be the Curl Enhancing Smoothie. I love that I can use it on both damp or dry hair and it is lightweight and not too greasy, but so effective in shaping my curls and reducing frizz. All of their products all also cruelty free!

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  • Moroccanoil

4/23/22
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I have dry, thick, and naturally curly hair that is often very frizzy and hard to manage. It's a struggle to find hair products that not only make my hair smoother and shinier but that also contribute to its overall health. Moroccanoil does it all! I have tried several of their products at this point and have never been dissapointed with any of them. Their website is very user friendly and they have a loyalty program you can sign up for to earn points towards future purchases, as well as the perk of free shipping on any purchase.

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  • Roolee

4/11/22

Roolee.com has the cutest items and they are so affordable. I just got some cute Roolee sandals and they are even better in person. The quality and comfort is amazing and shipping was really fast. They often have great sales and coupons so be sure to take advantage!

  • DERMA E

3/26/22
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I have been purchasing Derma E products for several years now and have yet to try a product of theirs I didn't like. I have dry, aging skin that is acne prone and sometimes sensitive and their vitamin c and retinol products have been a perfect match for my skin. Shipping is free over $35 and they always have great deals on their website so I recommend purchasing directly from them. However, you may have to wait a little to get the best deal for you. Make sure to create an account so you can collect points for future purchases!

  • Walmart

3/25/22
Verified purchase

I love Walmart for their everyday low prices but I have never had a good experience with their delivery service. Here are my top frustrations...

*Large orders are split into several smaller orders. For example, I have purchased 20 items at one time and then get a Walmart bag on my doorstep with 1 item in it multiple days in a row (since they use Doordash-see below). Then they will ship the rest of the order but it gets separated into multiple orders as well.
*Walmart uses Doordash but never notifies you when they do it so you are unaware a driver is coming. You also cannot leave tips for them and I know they don't pay them enough to deliver 1 item to my door.
*Shipping is often delayed and I have had many items canceled off my order days later with no explanation
*The way they pack their boxes for shipment is laughable. I just had a box arrive with an 8 pack of Gatorade, 1 bag of chips and NO bubble wrap or packing. Needless to say, the chips were crushed.

Even though I still find myself wanting to place orders on Walmart due to their prices, it's just not worth the hassle.

Tip for consumers:
Be careful using third party sellers. If there is an issue with your order, it is almost impossible to get refunded from them.

  • The Body Shop

2/24/22

Everytime I make a purchase at the Body Shop, I usually regret it. Most of their products have an overwhelming amount of fragrance and its very artificial instead of natural.
I do really like some of their body butters and how moisturizing they are for my dry skin but most of them contain an off putting scent. They also have an amazing assortment of face masks and body scrubs. All their products are cruelty free and vegan.
I have never had had an issue making returns, whether they are from an online or in store purchase. It just has to be within their 45 day policy.
If you love products with strong fragrances then you will enjoy many of their products. They have great sales and coupons as well!

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  • Heritagestore

2/23/22

Everything I have purchased from the Heritage Store has been amazing and surpassed my expectations. All products are cruelty free and vegan and the ingredients are high quality. I had an issue once with a product that leaked during shipment and customer service shipped another one out immediately, no questions asked.
I am currently obsessed with their Rosewater Facial Mist. I tend to get run down by mid afternoon and this is the perfect mood lifter, as well as a great moisturizer for my dry skin. I also spray it in my hair so I can enjoy the smell the rest of the day.
I highly recommend you give them a try!

  • ColourPop

2/23/22

I have tried quite a few Colourpop products at this point and I have been dissapointed with many, but I have also found some that I cannot live without. My biggest struggle with them is receiving makeup that is a shade or two lighter or darker than what I anticipated.
I love that they are cruelty free and vegan and all of their products are nice and pigmented, buildable and apply smoothly. My favorite Colourpop product is the Lux lip oil. It is super moisturizing, long lasting and has just the right amount of color for daytime wear.
Overall, I would say the pros have outweighed the cons and I will continue to purchase from this company. I would, however, recommend purchasing in store if you are able.

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  • Seventh Generation

1/30/22
Verified purchase

I was very excited about this product but skeptical it would work as well as liquid cleaners. However, this powder is amazing! First of all, I love that I am reducing plastic and I appreciate that it's fragrance free and cruelty free. A little goes a long way and and it works extremely well on my bathtub to get rid of built up soap scum. My bath tub has never looked so clean!

Products used:
Seventh Generation zero plastic bathroom powder cleaner

  • Fyzical

1/30/22

I have been going to Pyzical for various injuries and post surgery therapy for years. I had used a few other physical therapy offices in the area prior and can say that Pyzical outperforms them in every way. The receptionists are always friendly and remember your name, every single therapist is caring, knowledgeable and truly wants you to succeed and they have access to the rec center pools and equipment. I have never been pawned off to an assistant like other centers I have been to, but rather spend my entire session with my therapist. I cannot recommend them enough!

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  • Levoit

1/30/22

The Levoit Core Mini has helped alleviate some of my daily allergy symptoms and decreased how frequently I get sinus infections. Even though this purifier is mini, it is very powerful in what it accomplishes! I love how quite it is, with the lowest setting being barely audible and the highest setting sounding like a very quite fan. I use it in my bedroom, propped on a dresser and have it on from about 8pm-10am. It has been about 3 months and the filter light has not come on yet, although they say you shouldn't need to change it until around month four or five. If you are looking for a portable, quiet, yet powerful purifier then look no further!

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Air purifier

  • Groove Bags

1/30/22
Verified purchase

Yep, I'm one of those crazy cat ladies. So when I saw these cute custom cat shoes at Groove Bags, I had to not just purchase one, but two pairs. The first ones that arrived were a little on the large side since I have narrow feet but the company immediately got back to me and shipped out two more pairs the next day at no charge! I was blown away by their customer service. Shipping does take awhile and the shoes aren't super stretchy but they are still very comfortable to wear and so lightweight. I highly recommend this company.

Tip for consumers:
If you have narrow feet, order your regular size or even go down a half size. Otherwise, most reviews have suggested going up a half to full size.

Products used:
Slip on shoes

  • Daily Goodie Box

10/23/20

I am so impressed with my Goodie Box! I received mine at the end of September and shipping was so quick. Everything in the box was full size and were things I could use. I got a facial mask, kombucha, hand sanitizer spray, 2 different energy bars, mouth wash and coffee. I've gotten through all of it and it was all amazing. There were even a few items I tracked down to repurchase.

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