Are Ruggable rugs really washable and stain-resistant? We bought one to see. | “Damn you, Facebook ads” series
Those ads for Ruggable have been popping up in my Facebook and Instagram feeds for ages, but it wasn’t until their Star Wars line of rugs debuted that I finally gave in and bought one. In my defense, the designs are super cool! And subtle enough that our house...
I switched to reusable bamboo paper towels to help my kids’ climate change anxiety, and here’s how it went
I committed to switching to reusable bamboo paper towels recently, in part at the urging of my teens. The realities of climate change — and the constant important conversations about it in the media — is a very real stressor for my kids. Especially since COVID, when...
We tried an at-home gel manicure kit. Here’s how it went. | Damn you, social media ads
During the Covid pandemic, we’ve seen people do some wild things to get their nails done. There have been the women doing manicures through the mail slots in their front doors. There’s the mobile manicure truck that’s cruising around New York. And,...
Does bakuchiol really work? An honest review of this Pinterest-favorite beauty product.
I’ve seen “bakuchiol” explode in my Pinterest searches over the past few months, with #retinolalternative trending everywhere. Bakuchiol, an all-natural option to Retinol, is supposed to work just as well on wrinkles and aging skin (ahem), without...
We tried The Earthling Co.’s bar shampoo. Here’s what we thought. | Damn you, Facebook Ads series
Last year I tried Hairstory’s New Wash Shampoo after seeing some Facebook ads for it, and whoa, our review really resonated with our readers! So when I saw ads for The Earthling Co.’s bar shampoo, I knew I wanted to buy it and give it a try too. The...
We tried Hairstory New Wash shampoo: Here’s what we thought | Damn You, Facebook Ads series
I typically fly right past most of the ads in my Facebook and Instagram feeds, but recently the Hairstory New Wash shampoo ad caught my eye. This sulfate-free shampoo is supposed to change the way you wash your hair, and with 4/5 stars and more than 5,000 reviews, I...
Is The Ordinary skincare and makeup good considering it’s so cheap? We tried it to see. | Damn You, Facebook Ads
Last month, I turned forty. Of course, because the Internet knows everything, it’s no surprise that my Facebook feed is full of skin care ads that seem to want me to look like I’m in my twenties again. Which, for the record, I do not want to be. But, my...
An honest review of Glossier Balm Dot Com Universal Skin Salve | Damn You, Facebook Ads
I can’t be the only one seeing Glossier ads all over my Facebook feed. Those videos of dewey-skinned young lovelies applying their skincare products and popular lip balms were too much for this beauty product fan to resist! So in our latest installment of Damn...
How well do Inkbox semi-permanent tattoos work? | Damn You, Facebook Ads
I’ve never taken the plunge to actually get a real tattoo. While Kristen’s tattoos look amazing, the pain and permanence hold me back. So, when I saw the ads for semi-permanent tattoos from Inkbox in my Facebook feed over and over, I thought I’d give one...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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