Advantages: It does what it promises it will
Disadvantages: It is more expensive than standard brands

...Two years ago, my friend in the United States, recommended Phyto Citrus shampoo to me; I had been complaining about my hair looking lifeless and lacklustre. Having all but given up hope of ever having an even remotely shiny mane again, I decided I had nothing to lose trying it. It was worth it! It has a luxurious and creamy texture and although it is scented, unlike some other shampoos, it is not overpowering and leaves your hair smelling natural and fresh. This particular shampoo has grapefruit extract. It does not have 'crazed' lathering, as with other brands, rather an understated lather that nonetheless does the job of cleansing very well. I initially apply it to slightly damp hair and leave it for a few minutes. I then add more water and gently massage the shampoo through my hair and into my scalp. A quick rinse through... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: softer hair and easier to manage
Disadvantages: small tube and hard to buy

...we use this on our baby's hair it has become softer and slightly easier to maintain since using it. I would recommend it to other parents. I am mixed race and my husband is black so our baby also has mixed textured hair and this product suits her hair very well. Hard to buy though I have to go to john lewis to buy which is a trek. I have just searched the internet for it and there are a few more stockists listed on the offical phyto site. Tonight I ordered more online. Prices seem to differ though and I was scared of imitations so please do a good amount of research on the company you find on the internet make sure they are a listed phyto stockist. This smells good enough to eat!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Well thought out and organised
Disadvantages: Perhaps lacks practice on extended activities

...This is a course book for students studying for GCSE English and English Literature with the examination board AQA, specification A. The Introduction explains that it helps to 'build the essential skills and knowledge to reach your potential in the GCSE English and English Literature exams'. There is a key for the various icons used in the book that signify spoken, reading, writing, and language activities. Students are shown that they will be able to check how good their skills are, develop and practise them, and improve them through the various activities. The speaking and listening, reading, and writing components of the course are shown in table form. There is in addition a table for the student to fill in every half term to show how confident they feel in each of the various skills. The final table in the introduction lists... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Detailed answers and photocopy masters
Disadvantages: Pricey

...This spiral-bound book is an accompaniment to the AQA Specification A GCSE English/English Literature Students' Book by Geoff Barton, which I have already reviewed separately. As with that particular book, I will again emphasise that this is only suitable for those sitting for GCSE English with the AQA examination board, and that it follows the syllabus for Specification A only. The two-page introduction begins with a section on 'How to use this Teacher's Book' that explains how this book can be of value whether the Students' Book is being used a a complete course or as a 'resource to be dipped into'. The section 'Hints on delivering the specification' presents a sample scheme of work that focuses on the novel 'Of Mice and Men' and suggests the main theme for each of four lessons a week over a five-week period, ending with sample... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: pleasantly soothing, reduces redness and takes the sting from spots and stings
Disadvantages: is a bit pricey but so are all spot teatments

...proprietary complexes of phyto-chemical concentrates. These scientifically researched, skin benefiting herbal ingredients were specifically chosen for their exceptional skin healing properties.Helps to quickly return the skin to its normal state. Designed for occasional use when hormones, stress or the skin’s oily secretions promote eruptions of spots, boils and pimples. May also be applied to insect bites for cool, soothing relief from itching. The information on the package insert states: “The Cellex-C Skin Perfecting Pen is designed specifically for spot treatments of pimples, boils, and insect bites. The active ingredient, olive leaf extract (oleuropein), is recognized for its anti-viral, anti-bacterial and skin healing abilities. The alcohol-free combination of lavender, thyme, peppermint, and rosemary will help treat skin... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Total integration, high specification, stylish and innovative.
Disadvantages: Costly 'Sony' brand name, possible upgrade troubles.

...Having used this computer for the last 6 months or so, it has become a real part of my everyday life. It has become a central part of my bedroom technology because of it's endless uses as both a multimedia centre and PC. I chose this computer after a number of weeks and endless searching for high-ish spec computers on the internet. I was after a PC or even a laptop, that would fulfill my total demands. This was a perfect match between the two, desktop specification for the price but with the advantage of no messy wires and a compact size for sitting on my coffee table. I purchased it, brought it home and plugged the single cable in, and that was that. Loads of time left to play with the settings. I have run it now for the last 6 months and had absolutely no problems with it. I bought mine from a high street electrical shop (you... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Comact, comprehensive functions, easy to use
Disadvantages: A bit clunky, eats batteries, mine died on me

...OLYMPUS famed for their single lens reflex and compact 35mm film cameras are well respected for the quality of equipment, their digital cameras are fast earning a similar reputation. The C-960ZOOM was my first 'proper' digital camera, and I would still be using it today, had it not developed a fault, and was subsequently lost by the repair company. The design is at least a couple of years old, and as such, may appear rather low specification in comparison with more modern digital cameras. Don't let this put you off, there are plenty of features which compensate for this, not least of which is that the cost of this unit has dropped considerably. A recent check on Ebay reveals that a pristine second user example can be had for under a hundred pounds. The camera itself is very heavily modelled on a compact 35mm configuration... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: effective
Disadvantages: I'd like it to smell nicer

...Lotions and potions that do it all are great - but sometimes a product which deals with a specific problem is the only answer. That's what I discovered anyway, as I did battle with the fast-deepening lines which added years to my age on my neck. Ordinary moisturisers and face creams helped a little, but my problem was not that the skin was dry, but that gravity was persuading everything to start heading south. Fortunately I discovered this very impressive neck gel and the problem is now, at the very least, under control. Because this is a gel it's suitable for all skin types and it does what it aims to too, it firms and tightens this area which can 'go' before everything else. Those with very dry skins may need to add a moisturiser underneath; while those with oilier skins will be delighed to find something totally non-greasy which can... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Good if you use all the facilities
Disadvantages: overload if you don't specify exactly what you want

...relevant. I concluded from this that Alta Vista doesn't perform very well when it comes to broad topics. It would take me days to get through all this. There is so much irrelevant stuff there too. I went back to the beginning and searched for three different classical authors. Each search threw up exactly what I wanted within the first few results. If you make your search specific Alta Vista works well. To do this you may need to use the advanced search facilities too and rule out what you don't want!... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: cool
Disadvantages: none

...I bought this Mp3 player with my christmas money two years ago. I basically bought it because, with napster booming and the desire to spend my money a.s.a.p, it was a good time (for me at least) to buy one. It was in my price range, was small, looked cool and had enough storage to keep me happy for long enough. Where did I buy it you ask? From a top name electronics company? Off the net? From a Friend? No. It was staples, the place that sells stationary. I don't know where they got the idea to sell MP3 players but thank god they did. After staring at the box for a while and contemplating if I should buy the MP-Man or not for way to long I decided to take the plunge and spend eighty of my precious pounds on this tiny machine. I looked on the net for its specifications and these were my finds : Dimension 70(W) * 91... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful