Having tried almost every foundation product, style, and formulation available at different prices with mixed results, I was initially skeptical in reading about a drugstore fan-favorite, and favorite to makeup artists for affordability verses efficacy. Would it compare to other products on the market at 5-10 times the cost? Was a full-face of drugstore purchased makeup for under $20 clever, or clownish? Would my skin break out immediately? Skepticism could never prevent a fair test-trial. So I decided to try the under 20 challenge, and purchase L’Oreal’s Pro-Matte foundation (for $10) to see if it was worth the hype or …

Seeking an organic multi-use product that you can put on your hair, skin, and nails, and also eat? Look no further than Viva Naturals Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, which promises to deliver everything from weight loss benefits, glowing skin, hair restoration, and healthier cooking. With over 14,000 reviews at just short of 5 full stars on Amazon and a $15 price sticker, this product may just be a miracle in a jar. So is the product hype or does it promise too much? I wanted to test out the product for myself and put it to the task across …

I had quite a few adventures planned, and knew that most of them would not involved easy access to a plug to charge my phone. Now, I’m one of these people who relies heavily on my smartphone day to day, and that’s an aspect of my life that gets ramped up even more when I travel. It’s my camera, my music, my reading material, and if somebody needs me, I guess they can try calling it. I was planning an adventure to India, visiting some of the remotest parts, and knew I needed to figure something out. Before that, a …

A long time ago, a Squier Strat was my very first electric guitar – it’s a popular choice for beginners. I recently found myself in need of a Strat-type guitar, but I wasn’t sure of the extent I’d use it, so I was reluctant to put a lot of money into – I know that’s a familiar scenario to most people! Player’s can get a bit snotty about beginner instruments, especially Squier Strats, but I’d heard good things about , so I wanted to find out for myself, and put it through its paces with the cynicism of a more …