Saturday, August 28, 2010

Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer

While I've never been a sun-worshipper, I live in the south where the sun is very strong. Add up all of my daily incidental exposure and the time I sit outside watching my daughter play softball, and I have some pretty prominent-at least to me- dark spots along my jawline. I'm constantly looking for something that will even my skin tone without emptying my wallet. I used Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer for about four weeks. It's a light moisturizer, but it really hydrates well. My skin is softer and smoother, and I've noticed the spots on my jawline are slightly, but not significantly lighter.

The "light diffusers" took some getting used to. They're meant to deflect light away from skin flaws, but for a few days, I felt like a walking disco ball. I did get used to them and now I actually like the dewiness this product gives my skin.

There is a slight fragrance, but nothing overwhelming. In fact, it's actually kind of pleasant. As a bonus, this has an SPF 15. Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer retails for around $15, but you can usually find it for around $12.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Michelina's Lean Gourmet Five Cheese Lasagna

Michelina's Lean Gourmet is a line of budget entrees aimed at calories conscious customers. When I say "budget," I mean you can find these on sale for $1 each and you can usually find a coupon. I had a coupon for $1 off any five and Kroger had them on 10 for $10, so I got them for 80 cents each. I'll review each of the different varieties I bought. The first was the five cheese lasagna. Here is the picture from the front of the box:
Here is the picture I took:

Notice a difference? After posting that pic, I shouldn't have to actually follow through with a review, but I promised a review, so here it is: This is a freakishly small portion. I know it was just a buck, but I could get  a double cheeseburger at McDonald's for the same price. It was pretty bland. Not terrible, just not very flavorful.The overriding flavor was a somewhat sweet tomato sauce and not much else. If I was starving, I would eat this. I won't buy this again, and I wouldn't recommend that you buy it, either. Final score: ** out of *****.