silicone – cspierdowis' Product Review Blog https://cspierdowis.com Mon, 13 Feb 2017 04:51:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9 83694181 AOMUU Face Cleaning Pads; the perfect way to clean your skin. https://cspierdowis.com/aomuu-face-cleaning-pads-the-perfect-way-to-clean-your-skin/ https://cspierdowis.com/aomuu-face-cleaning-pads-the-perfect-way-to-clean-your-skin/#comments Mon, 13 Feb 2017 04:51:43 +0000 https://cspierdowis.com/?p=7166

Skincare is an everyday battle. It begins as soon as we are born, and last until we die. You would think that as you age, it would get easier, but it doesn’t. I suffer from allergies so severe, that I have frequent anaphylaxis. My skin suffers from all of the reactions I have. Be it from regular reactive breakouts to skin infections, I am always maintaining something. Being able to exfoliate your skin is really the only way to really clean down to your pores. When I shower I use a battery operated facial scrubber, and boy does it clean. Unfortunately, it can be messy, and I am blessed only with small counter space in my bathroom. So, I do not use it at my sink. This 2 Pc Silicone Facial Scrubber Cleansing Pad Set by TOSHENG, is my answer. I can actually use these at the sink, and not make a big mess at all. There are two separate brushes in the set. They are made out of 100% Food Grade Silicone, and are very soft to the touch. These are soft enough to use on a babies scalp, to help ensure they do not get cradle cap. So, you can guarantee, that they will be gentle enough for your face.

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Silicone does not naturally harbor bacteria or mold. It is very easy to keep clean. You can even soak it in vinegar for 24 hours to sterilize it, if you had a skin infection. I used to sterilize medical equipment that way as a home nurse. On the back of each brush is a suction cup. I love that feature. You can attach it to your mirror, or the shower wall, or even both, since there are 2 in a pack. That helps them drain and dry quickly, and keeps them both out of the way, and handy for use. They measure out at 3 ¾” tall and just over 2 ½” wide at the widest part. These are my personal measurements. They are very easy to handle due to their size and flexibility of material. On each scrubber, they have 3 different bristle lengths. This helps to ensure being able to really get into your pores, and really clean your skin. I’m an all-natural kind of girl, so I use my handmade soap, or just a mixture of vinegar and baking soda. That really cleans out the pores, combined with this facial scrubber. When you clean in a circular motion you are also helping to increase the circulation to your skin, which is another health benefit. It is a massage for your face, besides cleaning out your pores, and exfoliating your skin.

These are the bristles from top to bottom. Top being the pointy edge:

Tiny Bristles: Used for cleaning sensitive parts of face such as the corner of eyes, the edges of nose…etc”

Middle Bristles: Remove blackheads and dirt in the pores, exfoliating and remove dead skin cells, soften the skin.”

Coarse Bristles: Massage your face, enhance facial blood circulation.”

Overall, these AOMUU Face Cleaning Pads are well made, easy to use, and really help clean my face. I am very pleased with them.

These are available here for purchase: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NBL85T0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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I received these for free. My opinions are expressly my own. I have no affiliation with this company and do not profit from any of their sales.

 

 

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Silicone bling. – Mens’ Silicone Rings by Rain Alley. https://cspierdowis.com/silicone-bling-mens-silicone-rings-by-rain-alley/ https://cspierdowis.com/silicone-bling-mens-silicone-rings-by-rain-alley/#respond Tue, 02 Aug 2016 02:30:43 +0000 https://cspierdowis.com/?p=4918 rain alley silicone rings 1

Silicone has become such a wildly used material, and not just for plastic surgery, lol. It has made its’ way into all venues, and fashion is one of them. When I think of jewelry, I never really think of silicone. But, low and behold, silicone has really made its’ mark in the ring arena. My husband is a commercial electrician, so These rings can be a great, safe alternative for him and his guys to wear on the job. Women never really like it when their guys take their wedding ring off for activities and work, so this set could alleviate that anxiety. These are great if you are heavy into sports or water related activities as well. You won’t have to worry about ruining your jewelry wearing these. This is a set of 5. The colors included are red, blue, grey, green, and black. They are currently offering them in sizes 8 – 12; no half sizes currently. They are very soft to the touch, like I am used to with silicone. They are thick and durable though. You will be hard pressed to hurt these rings unless you actually try to. Silicone is great around electricity, for electricians. It’s a much safer alternative to a metal ring, for sure. It does not naturally harbor fungus, bacteria, or mold either. A great over all material choice. I like the fun vibrant colors. You can even throw them on a chain and wear them on a necklace. The rings are not marked on the inside with what size they are, but they do have the name Rain Alley, on the inside of them. I ordered the size 10, but they are definitely smaller. I have a ring sizer from a Jewelry Store, and the set I received actually are a sz 8. So, they did not fit my husband in the least, unfortunately. The rings arrive in a nice jewelry box, so they would make a nice gift, in that sense. Unfortunately, I do not know if I was sent the wrong size, or if they just run small. Since I received them for review, I did not return them. I would suggest ordering up, and then go from there if the size was off. Fortunately these are fulfilled on Amazon, and they are very easy to work with.

I received this product for free, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. – Mens’ Silicone Wedding Ring by Rain Alley, Premium Quality Silicone Material, 5 Rings Pack.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IFCKAYA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Perfect for travel. – Alink’s Silicone Travel Size Bottles Set, 9 Pieces. https://cspierdowis.com/perfect-for-travel-alinks-silicone-travel-size-bottles-set-9-pieces/ https://cspierdowis.com/perfect-for-travel-alinks-silicone-travel-size-bottles-set-9-pieces/#respond Wed, 15 Jun 2016 17:24:43 +0000 https://cspierdowis.com/?p=4280

I am not new to silicone travel bottles. My family uses them all of the time, and I have given them as gifts. I am really impressed with this set from Alink on Amazon. This set is set up very differently from what I have received I the past, and I am really happy with what it entails. This is a 9 piece set, to start off with. It has 4 silicone bottles, 1 spatula, 3 crème containers and 1 reusable storage bag. The storage bottle are as follows: two 3oz bottles, one 2oz bottle, and one 1.25oz bottle. The three cream containers are 2/3oz each. The caps are screw on, and there is a clear cover that you can put on top of the cream, prior to placing the top on it. This really makes it a secure to travel with. The bottles are made out of Silicone. They are BPA free, and FDA and LFGB test approved. You don’t have to worry about any chemicals leaching their way into your products. I love silicone. It’s such a great material to work with. I have a lot of silicone bakeware I cook with all of the time. It is so durable, and long lasting. The bottles have the most unique labeling system built in to their caps too. The caps are a hard plastic. I find it easier to change the label, if I pull the silicone bottle out from the cap. Then, look inside the cap, and you will see the white plastic grooves. Just push on one, to the side, and you will see the inner label turn, and change the label. Each bottle has 5 label choices, as well as a blank choice. The choices are: Shamp, Cond, Lotion, Soap, and Sun. The printing is really legible too. I really love these label options. Just make sure the bottle is seated back in correctly, before screwing the cap back on. The mouths of the caps are wide. They are so easy to fill. Each cap has a built in silicone seal as well. It will not drip through unless you squeeze the bottle; pretty awesome. The included case probably won’t last a long time, lol. It’s a thinner, plastic bag, with the plastic slider that closes it. They normally do not last that long, but I would never use it to travel with. I have my own toiletry bag to use, as does the rest of my family. So, that really is not a break it thing for me at all. This is literally one of my favorite travel bottle sets I have ever used. At the moment they are great sizes and airline approved. You never know when they will change their policies, lol. I am very comfortable recommending this product.

I was afforded the opportunity to review this product, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review: Alink’s Silicone Travel Size Bottles Set, 9 Pieces.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GDRHBQ4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Two guys that will actually help you cook! – Fivebop’s Lid Lifter. https://cspierdowis.com/two-guys-that-will-actually-help-you-cook-fivebops-lid-lifter/ https://cspierdowis.com/two-guys-that-will-actually-help-you-cook-fivebops-lid-lifter/#respond Mon, 30 May 2016 21:42:31 +0000 https://cspierdowis.com/?p=4146 OMG! These little guys are too cute. The icing on the cake is: They actually work!!!!!! I make my own sauce a lot, and it always splatters everywhere. Even when I have the heat setting on 2. I have a very large and heavy, cast iron pot, that I mainly use. These guys held up the heavy lid like it was nothing, and kept my sauce from splattering everywhere. They let the air circulate, while still letting the ingredients you are cooking, to continue cooking, without lowering the temp. It’s more efficient this way, and I do not have to babysit the pot, and constantly stir it. It frees me up to be able to do the other cooking I need to do. These two pot lid holders look like two little guys. Honestly, I really can’t get over how cute they are, lol. You place them on each side of your pot, and then place your lid down on them. If you have a small lid, you can just use one. They are made out of thick and sturdy silicone. They are so durable. It doesn’t matter if you drop them, throw them, step on them, and let your kid play with them. They will remain in the same condition. All you’ll need to do is wash them. They are even dishwasher safe. These two pot lid holders are made out of non-toxic silicone. Silicone has great heat tolerance. Just don’t let them get close to open flames. I use a lot of silicone in the kitchen in regards to utensils and cookware. It cleans so easily, as food really doesn’t stick to it, and the durability is awesome. You can even use one of these as an impromptu cell phone holder. My phone case isn’t slippery itself, so I can lean my huge Note 5 in an Otterbox case, against the little man, and it holds it up for me, horizontally. It’s just another great use for these. I do not have any chopsticks, but they mention in their ad, that these can be used tableside to hold your chopsticks. That would be really fun to do. I might have to break down and order my husband the light saber chopsticks now, lol. It doesn’t hurt to want whimsical items in the kitchen, when they actually help and make your job easier. It makes a chore not feel like a chore. These are a great quality and highly useful item. My mom has already told me she wants a pair as a gift, and I can’t blame her for that. I think every kitchen needs a set.

I was afforded the opportunity to review this product at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. : Fivebop’s Lid Lifter, Spill-proof Lid Lifter for Soup Pot, Kitchen Cooking Tools Pack of 2 (Green)

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Fivebop-Lifter-Spill-proof-Kitchen-Cooking/dp/B018FL9Q3M?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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Hot coffee to go. -HappyGo’s Stainless Steel Thermos. https://cspierdowis.com/hot-coffee-to-go-happygos-stainless-steel-thermos/ https://cspierdowis.com/hot-coffee-to-go-happygos-stainless-steel-thermos/#respond Thu, 28 Apr 2016 04:17:20 +0000 https://cspierdowis.com/?p=3882

My guys live and breathe on the road for work. Coffee is most definitely one of their staples. This thermos is so cool too. We are thrilled with how HappyGo set up their thermos. It not only is a thermos, but it is also your travel mug. The lid is a little different to open. It looks like you would press a button, and it would pop up, but it doesn’t. There’s a little lever you have to move out of the way, and then you can press and open the lid. So, on the positive side, you will not accidently open this up and spill it. The seal is pretty good as well. It was well done overall. This is a 16oz thermos travel mug. We bought it in black, but they also have it in white, which is a refreshing color. There is a great mouthpiece on this for easy drinking. I really appreciate it because I tend to dribble on myself, lol. The mouthpiece on this is pretty large and deep, so that shouldn’t be an issue for you with this one. My husband has used it for his coffee on the road with great success. There is no glass lining in this thermos. It is 18/8 stainless steel double walled and durable. The lid is made from BPA free Silicone, food grade. There are no toxin worries with this thermos. It doesn’t affect the flavor of your drinks at all either. It just helps to keep your coffee fresh and hot longer and your cold drinks to stay cold, much longer, as well. It’s definitely a keeper for us. It’s a great quality product.

I was afforded the opportunity to review HappyGo’s Stainless Steel Thermos, Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Stainless-Thermos-HappyGo-Insulated-Beverage/dp/B01DOXSKQ0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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The perfect fishing net. – Quick Fox Unlimited’s Bundle, Catch and Release Fly Fishing Net. https://cspierdowis.com/the-perfect-fishing-net-quick-fox-unlimiteds-bundle-catch-and-release-fly-fishing-net/ https://cspierdowis.com/the-perfect-fishing-net-quick-fox-unlimiteds-bundle-catch-and-release-fly-fishing-net/#respond Wed, 06 Apr 2016 04:51:33 +0000 https://cspierdowis.com/?p=3414

My family likes to fish. It’s an activity that all ages can do together, and is quite enjoyable. This fishing net from Quick Fox Unlimited is gorgeous. It comes with a really strong, magnetic release cord too. My husband was actually surprised at how strong the magnet is. The basket of this fishing net is made out of a rubber mesh. It is gentle on the fish if you are doing catch and release, and if you are fly fishing, will help enable an easy Fly removal as well. You can use this for any type of fishing. It does not have to be fly fishing. The craftsmanship of this net is top notch. I love the wood handle and frame. It has a beautiful two toned design, and is highly varnished to ensure the life of the wood. The basket was sewn on, so it is changeable if you damage it. There are little holes through the wood frame where the basket was attached with string. The hoop, area, or basket measures out at: “25 inches (hoop is 10.75″ x 16.75″ and 8″ deep).” The magnetic clasp clips on easily with a metal clip. It measures at 9″ coiled and 72″ stretched out. We do a lot of pier fishing, and this net will definitely come in handy. Besides the magnetic clip, this net also comes with a clip on stretchable neck lanyard. Both of these are perfect for when you are fishing in the water, and leaning over a pier railing. You can even take this net out when you fish from your kayak. Besides having a great reach, you are ensured not losing it, as long as you take advantage of its features. You don’t have to worry about the net dry rotting either because it’s rubber. This really is a fabulous fishing net. It’s a win, win. We are really happy about it, and are looking forward to a lot of fishing with it.

I was afforded the opportunity to review Quick Fox Unlimited’s Bundle, Catch and Release Fly Fishing Net with Rubber Basket and Magnetic Release Cord, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Bundle-Release-Fishing-Rubber-Magnetic/dp/B0168XWF3M?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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A modern edge in the kitchen. – The Checkered Chef’s Stainless Steel and Silicone Utensils. https://cspierdowis.com/a-modern-edge-in-the-kitchen-the-checkered-chefs-stainless-steel-and-silicone-utensils/ https://cspierdowis.com/a-modern-edge-in-the-kitchen-the-checkered-chefs-stainless-steel-and-silicone-utensils/#respond Mon, 04 Apr 2016 04:41:37 +0000 https://cspierdowis.com/?p=3384

I am a big fan of stainless in the kitchen. It is such a durable material, and so easy to keep clean. Unfortunately, not all pans love stainless. So this silicone/nylon and 18/10 stainless combination is perfect. Aesthetically, I love the modern, clean look. You get 1 holder, 1 spatula, 1 tongs, 1 slotted spoon, 1 spoon, and 1 ladle in this set. I love the stainless holder with the square cut outs. It is really sharp looking, and pretty sturdy as well. There is even room for more cooking utensils in this container as well. Which I find very handy. All of the tools are stainless but the ends have a thick coating of silicone coated nylon on them. They are all a good usable size and are comfortable to hold and use. The tongs do not have a lot of resistance built into them. They are very easy to use, and grip well. Even though you get the holder, each utensil even has a loop to hang them from. I am personally not a utensil hanger, lol, so I am loving the actual holder. Only the very tips of the utensils are soft. Just shy of the edge of the utensil is just silicone coated nylon, but the actual body is solid with the interior stainless body. These are full size, quality made cooking utensils. Overall, there are all approx.. 13” tall. They are even a good size for a man’s hand. They say the nylon gives the strength for the coating, while the silicone give the utensil a strong heat resistance, so there won’t be any worry of it melting. Silicone has a very high heat tolerance rating. I have a set of pans that have a ceramic nonstick coating on them. I love them, and this set of cooking utensils ae perfect for my pans. They are gentle on the finish, but are very sturdy utensils, and do not bend or flex on me. The can handle any meal you throw at them.

I was afforded the opportunity to review the Checkered Chef’s Stainless Steel and Silicone Utensils with Metal Holder, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Checkered-Stainless-Silicone-Cookware-Dishwasher/dp/B01A7QSSZK?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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A fun baking set. – BrilliantChef’s Complete Bundle. https://cspierdowis.com/a-fun-baking-set-brilliantchefs-complete-bundle/ https://cspierdowis.com/a-fun-baking-set-brilliantchefs-complete-bundle/#respond Mon, 21 Mar 2016 01:49:35 +0000 https://cspierdowis.com/?p=3135  

I do all of the cooking in my house. Since I have insane life threatening food allergies, I do it all from scratch. I really enjoy baking though. This is a fun set from BrillianChef. I do love silicone bakeware and cookware. It’s so easy to store, especially if you have a smaller kitchen like I do. It can be smashed together, folded, and piled, a lot easier than metal bakeware. This particular muffin pan is made out of 100% food grade silicone. It is nontoxic and BPA free, as well as FDA approved. They included some liners, as well as a spatula and pastry brush too. You can choose to use the liners or not. If you do not, I always grease the cups, so It’s easier to pop them out. To pop your cupcakes out without liners, just push slowly from underneath. You can also do this when washing them, to get all of the cake residue off of the pan. You can make candies, chocolates, cupcakes, brownies, meatloaf cakes, mini potpies, soap, and more in this pan. I love how temperature friendly silicone is. It can go from freezer to microwave to the oven. It is even dishwasher safe. This silicone pan can tolerate temperatures as high as 450 degrees Fahrenheit. It cannot handle open flame! I like this muffin pan. The walls are nice and thick. They really hold their shape. They did not skimp making this pan. It has 12 slots, just like any other muffin pan. You do, however, need to play it on top of a cookie sheet, or something like that. It’s flexible, since it is silicone, and when filled, can be easy to spill getting it in and out of the oven. The included spatula is also silicone, and has a plastic handle. The same goes for the pastry brush. They clean real easily, and are made well. It really tops this off as a nice baking set.

I was afforded the opportunity to review BrilliantChef’s Complete Bundle, Cupcake Pan + Spatula + Pastry Brush + Paper Cups, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase this product, it can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015J64GO0?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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A nifty colander set. – Culina’s Handheld Collapsible Colanders Set of 2. https://cspierdowis.com/a-nifty-colander-set-culinas-handheld-collapsible-colanders-set-of-2/ https://cspierdowis.com/a-nifty-colander-set-culinas-handheld-collapsible-colanders-set-of-2/#respond Sat, 19 Mar 2016 01:21:34 +0000 https://cspierdowis.com/?p=3075 I do almost all of the family cooking in our home. Since I have numerous insane food allergies, I do everything from scratch. I can only tolerate quality cooking utensils, and these colanders, I like. They are compact, and made well. I love, love, love, the fun, vibrant green color. They are really peppy. You get one 12” colander, and one 15” colander in this set. That includes the handle length. The basket collapses, so they are pretty flat and easy to store. This feature is great for small kitchens, which is what I have. They are also great for RV’s because of their space saving feature, and how durable they are. These colanders are made out of food grade thick plastic and thermos rubber. Each handle is about 6” long, and they collapse down to a thickness of approximately 1”. The drainage holes are 1/8th of an inch in size. The smaller basket has an opening of 5 ½” in diameter, and the basket is 2 ½” deep. He larger colanders’ basket has an opening of 7 ½” in diameter, and is 3 ½” deep. They have an edge on the bottom of the basket, which serves as the legs, lol. It’s a neat design, and it works really well. Aesthetically and functionally, these work well. The bottoms of the two baskets is also the hard plastic, so they hold their shape really well, as well. These are great for rinsing your veggies or fruits. You can drain your pastas and potatoes easily as well. If you are a cooking tool hanger, the handles in these are equipped with a hole to do so. To collapse them and to open them, just press or push on the bottom of the colander. They stay in their open and closed positions pretty well. The handles are comfortable to hold. Since they are a good length, you don’t have to worry about the steam burning your skin. I hand wash everything, but these can go in the dishwasher. Overall they are a really handy set. Between the 2 sizes, I can get everything covered. With a heavy load, you will get some bend in the handle, but nothing that has comprised the basketful of food, or the handle. These are both made very well, and are so easy to store.

 

I was afforded the opportunity to review Culina’s Handheld Collapsible Colanders Set of 2. Small / Medium 12″ & 15″ Strainers, at a reduced cost, in exchange for an unbiased and honest review. This product arrives as shown.

If you would like to purchase these colanders, they can be found here on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YBF6PEK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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