Firmoo: A Review

Recently, I had the opportunity to review sunglasses from an up and coming web store, Firmoo, which specializes in selling prescription glasses and sunglasses.

The sunglasses I got to review are the sunglasses below:

Group shot!

Pretty, aren't they?  They came with a nice big sunglasses box, a cleaning cloth, and a black Firmoo pouch with a small screwdriver and extra screws in it for fixes.  The staff were also great to work with and answered all my questions quickly and in a friendly manner.

More shots of the sunglasses:

Front View

Side View

The only downside is that shipping can be slow because they are shipping from Asia.  However, if you are looking for inexpensive prescription eyeglasses and don't mind waiting 1-2 weeks, I would highly recommend purchasing glasses from Firmoo.


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Need a Solution for Sensitive Skin? Try Burt’s Bees.

 

When I first got this product, I was skeptical if Burt's Bees Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin products would be effective at all.  My skin tends to turn red and itchy with a lot of skincare products, even ones branded as 'sensitive' and 'hypoallergenic'.  However, I have no such issues with the cleanser and moisturizer combo Burt's Bees developed for this line.  It’s everything Burt’s Bees advertised it to be: fragrance free, gentle to sensitive skin and moisturizing.  It’s gotten rid of the flaky dry skin on my cheeks and doesn’t cause my skin to turn red.   Nothing is better than a product that just works. 

There are two things which may turn off buyers: the packaging and the price.  In regards to packaging, the pump jar for the moisturizer is a great idea at first glance, but it dispenses too much product with each pump.  As Burt’s Bees products tend to run on the expensive end for drugstore brands, I’d rather only use what I really need instead of needlessly wasting the products.  Still, I will probably shell out for another jar of the cleanser and moisturizer after I run out, because it works so well.

Good work, Burt's Bees- you’ve definitely developed a natural, working skin solution for sensitive skin.

Note: I was given Burt's Bees Natural Skin Solutions for Sensitive Skin face cleanser and moisturizer to review as part of a BzzAgent Campaign. 

Review: FujiFilm Instax 50S

Finally starting to blog again after a long, long time...so without further ado, a review of one of my favourite cameras: the Instax 50S!
 
After using it for several months, the FujiFilm Instax 50S has become one of my favourite cameras. It's an oddity in the flood of digital cameras which dominate the market, but I don't think the fun of taking instant photos can ever be replaced...

What it is:

• An instant camera that prints out credit card sized photos within seconds
• Retails for ~$130
  
• Uses 'Instax Mini Film': 1 cartridge has 10 shots, sold in 'twin packs' of 2 cartridges for $20
  
• Comes with a wrist strap, a close-up lens, and 2 CR batteries
  

Looks:
I particularly love its black glossy colour, as well as its small size and how it fits in my hand. The 50S is a gorgeous little camera that you can tote around everywhere with you, unlike the large instant cameras of yesteryear.

Pros:
Easy to use: all you need to do is unwrap the film pack, fit it into the camera, and turn it on.

Great built-in functions included: ability to lighten and darken your photos, landscape/portrait mode, as well as printing out your shots twice to share with friends.


...and cons:
These aren't really negatives, but it may take awhile to get used to:

• the shutter button is at the front of the camera, which I found odd at first, but I quickly got used to it after taking a few pictures.
• How long it takes to get a picture- the photos can take a few minutes to fully develop (but that’s half the fun of taking instant pictures, right?)
  

The main drawback from this camera is that the film itself is pricey, as a pack of 20 shots retails for about $20. You definitely want to think about the shots you want to take before pressing down on the shutter!


Final Verdict:
In a world where we're used to everything being instantaneous, having an 'instant' camera (which is now slower than our digital cameras!) puts a bit of spontaneity into picture taking. This is not the camera to use when you want to make the perfect shot, but is great in capturing special moments on the go.

4.5/5 stars.

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