Epinions Recent Reviews for shoplmart

SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic: It stinks, it's harsh, and it's expensive - but does it work?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:12:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - Having super-sensitive skin and rosacea to boot, I was hesitant to order SkinCeuticals CE Ferulic after it was recommended to me by one of my co-workers, who is seemingly knowledgeable in skin care. I wasn't hesitant because CE Feruic's outrageous price...

Taurus SHO : How much are you willing to pay for a great engine?

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 14:20:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - When the Taurus SHO hit showrooms back in 1989 it proved to be a refreshing change from the generally lifeless family sedan. Where most 4-door sedans on the road i.e. the Ford base Taurus and Honda Accord offered just enough guts...

Nissan Cube - What are you willing to sacrifice for uniqueness?

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 19:47:03 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - Though the Cube has been selling overseas for over 10 years, Nissan has curiously waited until the 2009 model year to offer it to its US customers. Nissan brings the Cube to the US market with two main competitors in the mix, the all-new Kia Soul...

2010 Kia Soul - Better than the xB and Cube?

Sat, 5 Sep 2009 16:21:13 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart -
Though
Toyota's Scion division has been successfully selling boxy economy wagons here in the US since 2003, curiously not many companies have followed suit- at least not until recently. This year both Ki...

iHerb.com: iherb.com - iHerb, should uHerb?

Sun, 2 Aug 2009 17:26:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - Though I had been ordering my vitamins and supplements solely from Swanson and Vitacost for well over a year, I began to notice a dramatic increase in cost cutting- most notably with their packaging. One of my more recent...

2010 Mazda3- Can Mazda prove that economy doesn't have to be boring, again?

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:01:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart -

When
the Mazda3 first debuted as a 2004 model it was arguably one of the best all-around economy-minded sport compacts on the market. Even after five years in production the first gen...

Genesis Coupe 3.8 - Just another ho-humdai coupe?

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:49:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - Think of a fun-to-drive sport coupe, and a creation from the Hyundai brand probably doesn't come to mind, and understandably so. Hyundai 's first attempt at making a sport coupe back in the early '90s with its Scoupe turned out to be nothing more than a...

The Symphony Pillow: Tempur-Pedic Symphony Pillow - Or my OTC treatment for insomnia

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:25:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - Although it was admittedly Tempur-Pedic's slick marketing that led me to try their products, it has been this company's ability to provide me a better nights sleep that has ultimately kept me a loyal customer. That being said, when it came...

2009 Suzuki SX4 Sport - Time to trade in the Civic?

Sat, 30 May 2009 14:51:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - Suzuki has had moderate success in the US with its motorcycles, boat motors, and small SUVs- but making a popular sedan in the US has yet to be in the cards of the Suzuki brand. Shoddy craftsmanship, uninspiring performance, and reliability issues...

Matrixyl 3000 Rejuvenation Serum - or how to get rid of crows feet!

Tue, 19 May 2009 12:07:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - Because I have vascular rosacea (a condition that causes facial skin to be easily irritated, red, and dry), I don't have many choices when it comes to anti-aging skin care. For example, AHA's, tretinoin, and even mild vitamin C creams can be too harsh...

An effective ready-to-use weed killer?

Mon, 11 May 2009 02:36:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - I have used many of those popular "ready-to-use" herbicides on the market and save for a select few, most of these so called ready-to-use sprays have proven to be too weak atr being effective for long term (more than a few months) weed control. For...

2010 Honda Insight . Better than the Prius?

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:53:06 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - When the Honda Insight debuted in 2000 it boasted fuel economy that no production car on the road could duplicate, but sadly Honda's tiny Insight could only accommodate two people, it couldn't haul much of anything, and it was priced over $20,000: quite...

Rain-X Latitude windshield wiper blades: The best wiper blades... Or just hype?

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:03:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - I have always found Rain-X brand products to be superior to its competitors, however I never could justify spending close to 20 dollars each for Rain-X's Latitude brand wiper blades. That being the case, whenever I needed a new set of blades I usually...

Systane Ultra High Performance: Can Systane make the best eye drops even better?

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:50:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - A couple of years ago I developed ocular rosacea: a condition that can make eyes painfully dry, red, and swollen. I had been treating my ocular rosacia with Systane's original formula eye drops along with a prescription steroid treatment with relative...

2009 Chevy Aveo- Wanna play kick the can?

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:13:19 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - When GM introduced the Aveo in 2004, it fell short of the "American Revolution" that Chevy so frequently boasted in their commercials. The Aveo's engine was gutless, it received unimpressive EPA fuel economy estimates, and offered interior...

More Fit for 2009- Or the same ole Jazz?

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 18:05:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - When Honda launched the Fit (also known as the Jazz in international markets) as a 2007 model here in the US, it proved to be one of the better small hatchbacks on the market. The Fit provided good performance, better than average build...

A 4-door GT-R? Not even close. The best Maxima, ever? Let's see.

Sun, 1 Feb 2009 20:05:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - Though the sixth generation Nissan Maxima (Maxima's produced between the years 2004 and 2008) was undeniably a step up from the frumpy fifth generation, it still suffered from many quirks that should have been resolved prior to production. For...

Did a K&N air filter give me more horsepower and better MPG?... N&O

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 18:19:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - A couple of years ago I purchased a K&N "drop-in" type filter (#33-2192) for my Honda Civic with hopes that I would get a boost in MPG and maybe even a small boost in horsepower. The K&N Company makes all sorts of outrageous claims...

Proof that Garmin doesn't always make the best GPS.

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:32:38 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - A well-designed GPS can make driving in an unfamiliar area less stressful, even enjoyable. Conversely, a poorly designed GPS can be completely counterproductive: leaving a traveler many miles off course or worse: completely lost. With this being the...

2009 Jetta TDI - Hybrid Shmybrid.. The TDI offers more bang for your buck.

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 15:39:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - When VW redesigned the Jetta in 2005, the TDI trim level boasted excellent fuel economy, but its tiny 100 horsepower diesel engine felt anemic in the Jetta's larger and heavier shell. This engine also could have used some improvements in the refinement...

AeroGarden 3 - Or how to grow plants indoors!

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:23:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - With the exception of my Ficus tree and a few coleuses, I have had little luck growing indoor plants. A houseplant in my custody will typically live for a mere month before it succumbs to my black thumbs. With this being the case, I was intrigued when I...

Falken Ziex ZE-912 - A better 512?

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:24:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - I purchased a set of Falken Ziex ZE-912's (size 215/40/17s) a little over a year ago as a replacement for the Kumho ECSTA's on my Civic Coupe. I was initially going to get a set of Falken Ziex ZE-512's (an excellent all-season tire, especially for their...

2009 Mazda6 - Can Mazda raise the family-haulin bar?

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:24:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - Although the Mazda6 wasn't the most refined or the best performing 4-door sedan when it was introduced back in '02, it was arguably one of the best mid-size sedans to ever come from Mazda's workshop. Fast foreword six years and Mazda has given its...

Honda quality at a Kia price? No and..... No.

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:52:36 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - The Spectra is Kia Motor's alternative to the herd of Japanese and American compact sedans and hatchbacks. Years ago the Spectra boasted a price tag that was thousands of dollars shy of its competition; recently, however, the Spectra's pricing has...

The best way to get rid of fleas?

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:32:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author shoplmart - On a recent trip to my parent's house I soon discovered that they were infested with fleas, well not them, but their house most definitely was. An infestation that was caused by their new Persian cat, no doubt. Although fleas and other bloodsuckers don't...