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After nearly 2 years of almost exclusively online shopping (hi UPS, FEDEX, Amazon!), I thought I would share some reviews of things the internet convinced me to buy. You know, I was convinced by Instagram and YouTube influencers, ads, blog reviews.

SK II Facial Treatment Essence Water

After using this ”holy grail” product for almost one whole year, I’m not convinced that it has done any improvement for my skin. It claims its Pitera, an essence derived from fermenting yeast, helps get your skin a crystal clear radiant look. It is incredibly expensive for basically what I’m calling fancy water. Do I feel luxurious putting it on? Yes. Did it do a single thing to my skin? Now I think TeawithMD, a dermatologist who writes about skin care products, sums up her review the best.

Conclusion: Pass

Clarins V Facial Intensive Mask

This facial mask is the best if you are seriously puffy, especially after a night of nachos. Now the price is not cheap, but I only wear it before photos or special events, so it lasts me a long time. It does what it says on the tub, ”depuffs, relieves, brightens.” Leave on for about 20 min and your skin will look great. Combine this mask with a V shaped puffing mask from Amazon.

Conclusion: Purchase

Magic Spoon Cereal

I finally gave in and purchased the high protein, low carb cereal that fits into a keto diet. Now mind you, the only diet I follow is a vegetarian one. I don’t follow diet ”trends”. Since I eat cereal almost every morning (special K), I thought I’d give this a whorl. I thought it might make me feel more satiated with the protein in it. But at basically $10/box and the fact you have to purchase it in a set of 4 (so $40!), it is very expensive. Also when you compare it to Costco cereal prices, there’s just no way I can spend that much money on cereal weekly.

Conclusion: Pass, BUT if price point is lowered would purchase again.

Dyson Cordless Stick Vacuum

This I believe was the best internet purchase I made. It works so well! I have had mine for several years, and now they have newer versions of the one I purchased. It is perfect for quick little ”mop ups”. I love using it to clear the stairs. I cannot rave about this vacuum enough! I linked the newest version here and here at Amazon. My older one is now a few hundred less than the most current.

Conclusion: Purchase, and would buy again if it breaks.

Tory Burch Miller Cloud Sandal

Now these were promising! I like my regular Tory Burch Miller Sandals, but they are not wear-all-day type of shoe. The new cloud version has actually some support! So I bought them, tried them on, and… they made terrible farting/suction sound with each step that I took. So naturally I had to return them. Apparently I am not the only one, I read the reviews later. People have ”hacks” to get rid of the sound. I will be sticking to my (ugly but comfortable) Birkenstocks.

Conclusion: Pass

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