RPG Scented Oils

I know ordering scents online is pretty risky, but I couldn't resist. So today on the chopping block are two of thinkgeek's RPG scented oils. They were on buy 2 get 20% off when I got them (I think they still are, FYI). I got Rogue and Fighter.

Let's start with Rogue. (People do good news before bad news, right?) I like rogue. It's rather strange, when it's still in the vial it's kind of 'meh', but when you put it on, it's like, 'cool' (and then, 'oh god! I'm suffocating!!'). I'm not really sure how to describe the scent, except 'good', but that's not particularly useful, huh? The site says it's 'Soft, well-worn black leather, hemp, and rosin', which is more useful than my description, I'm sure. The downside to this one is that it's one of the more expensive ones (Since it was on sale for me, it was $14.39). I will probably get more of this when (if) it every runs out. (Because it is so potent, you need very, very, little, and, as such, it will last a long time).

Next up is fighter. It smelled like the Rogue one when it was in the vial but... well, not when you wear it. According to the website, it's supposed to smell like "Leather, musk, blood, and steel". Now, I personally think that would smell great... But to me it smells like stale water and musk. I had put a tiny bit on, and I promptly wiped it off less than a minute later. Five minutes later, I used soap. It has incredible staying power, I'll give it that. Unfortunately, it made me nauseous. And dizzy. Ah well, you win some, you lose some. You may like it, but I personally did not. Just don't put it on and them get offended if we coincidentally meet in the street and I move away from you.

Both of these (probably all of them, actually) are very strong scents. I still haven't figured out a good way to dilute them... maybe mix a little with wax and make them solids?

MSPIERCING.COM

This is another website/product review; this time for mspiercing.com

This place gets the award for ○♦EPIC WHATTHEFUCKERY♦○ I placed my order through Paypal on the 22nd, at night. (That's a Saturday, fyi) It shipped on Monday, the 24th, which was kind of expected. The expected arrival time was Thursday, the 27th. It arrived today, the 26th. Two days. I did not pay for two-day shipping. I didn't pay for shipping at all, since my order was over 30$. This is the second time I've ordered from them, but the first was quite a while ago, and, as such, I can't remember if it was that fast.


The order itself was jest some basic shit, 6 captive bead rings (4 14g, 2 16g), an industrial barbell and a couple of needles. All steel. The only thing I was worried about was a dangly little thing (this one), but it looks nice quality, and just like it does in the picture.

I was already signed up for the emails, so I had a 20% off code, and all of my loot was 31.13$. Nice number, huh?

They even adorably sent me a business card with a 10% off code in my purchase, as if I didn't get an endless stream of 20%s from the emails.

Anyway, to the ratings:

Ease of use: 5/5 - everything on their site is nice and easy, and all of the specifications are there. good pictures of the products as well as a good range.
Ordering: 5/5 - very easy, since they have Paypal. They have other methods too, but I like paypal.
Shipping: 9001/5 - Need I say more?

80s Aperture Laboratories Water Bottle

One of the new goodies I've gotten from Thinkgeek is the Portal 2 Aperture Water Bottle.

I was going to buy it anyway, eventually, but there happened to be a sale so it was, what?, $8 I think.

I got the 80s version, because I like the logo better. The site says:
"

• 80s bottle:
• Features 1980s Aperture Science logo
• Made of BPA-free plastic
• Designed for cold beverages
• Not suitable for microwave, cooking, or freezing
• Love your bottle: hand wash only
• 10.25" tall, holds 32 ounces"

At first I thought the big one was a little, well, big, but after I downed half of it in one go after a walk, I'm glad I picked it. The lid is nicely sealed.

(I figured out how to make the pics look like they're supposed to!)

As you may or may not be able to see, this is the bottle upside down and filled with water. No spilling :D

(And yes, it does say "A Trusted Friend in Science" along the side)

So the ratings:
Overall: 5/5 -I love it
Size: Surprisingly not overly large like it thought it would be
Would I recommend this? YES
Would I buy this again? I think I may need too after seeing the look my brother gave it...


And on another note, I got this and the others with economy shipping (the cheapest) and it arrived earlier than the estimated time!

Head and Shoulders Clinical Strength

Sorry for the huge pause, I was busy doing things I shouldn't have and not doing things I should have. Anyway, this isn't what I was going to post, but my computer decided that it doesn't recognize my camera card, so you're getting this instead.

The product on the chopping block this time is head & shoulders clinical strength shampoo. It says "selenium sulfide dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis" on it.

I would like it to be known that it is not awful-smelling like the stuff I used to use. The directions were nice (you're supposed to leave it in a few minutes, even though it's shampoo, not conditioner), and it works really well! And it's pH balanced, so you can use it more often than the once-a-week (or whatever) of regular head & shoulders.

So, without further ado:
Effectiveness- 5/5 - I have used a great many different shampoos like this, and this is by far the best.
Cost- ... I don't remember! But, it was one of the cheaper shampoos on the shelf, since it was on sale.
Best part- IT'S FRICKIN' ORANGE.

Would I recommend? Hell yes.
Would I buy it again? The moment it runs out.

*In case you are wondering, my scalp was so dry, itchy, and flaky that when I scratched the itches, I got blood in my hair. This shit really does work. I've only used it once and now I have to actually search before I can even find a little flake on my scalp.