#consumer-reviews

#consumer-reviews

Forget influencers and glossy magazines-this holiday season, Americans are turning to each other for shopping advice. New data from Trustpilot's National Write a Review Week campaign shows a 76% YoY spike in consumer reviews. The initiative, which ran October 20-24, attracted ~4 million visitors nationwide-a 63% jump from the same period in 2024-signaling how heavily shoppers are relying on feedback from real buyers. Trustpilot's AI and Black Friday shopping analysis reinforced the trend as 86% of shoppers checked reviews before making a holiday purchase.

According to Costco's menu board, the smoothie has no added sugar, contains an impressive six servings of fruit, and boasts just 230 calories, all for the low price of $2.99. We did a deep dive into what's in a Costco food court fruit smoothie and found that frozen fruit like strawberries, aç, and blackberries are the main characters that give it that lovely, deep maroon hue.

Cookies are a staple snack, with as many great packaged brands on the market as chips or crackers. But, while the likes of Tate's Bake Shop, Pepperidge Farm, and Chips Ahoy were among the most beloved cookies in Tasting Table's exclusive survey, Redditors continue to rave about the lesser-known Lance Nekot cookie sandwiches as a delicious, and crucially affordable, underrated favorite.

Compiling a list of grocery chains with the worst customer service was, admittedly, not the easiest task. Chains are so widespread (not to mention the fact that consumers often find anything to complain about), nearly every chain out there will receive some complaints. However, the ones on this list seem to consistently get poor reviews on their customer service experience.

The noodles cooked up beautifully - a constant across the board for all the noodle packs - but the flavors of the spice packet didn't have any standout characteristics. Made from a mixture of soy sauce and sesame oil, with added aromatics from the galangal and star anise, the spicy chili flavored noodles don't taste bad. But, the chili, chili powder, and Sichuan peppercorns all fade to the background and become eclipsed by the strength of the soy sauce.

"Delicate, timeless, and so elegant - they added just the right touch of sophistication without overpowering my look [...] and they looked way more expensive than they are."

Kashi GO Protein & Fiber Original placed dead last in evaluations, described as bland and visually unappealing, making it a regrettable choice among consumers.

One Reddit user took to the platform to rave about a 12/10 taste quality, explaining that the flavor was "mangoey, peachy and even some hints of coconut."

Kevala's sesame oil is a favorite among thousands of households, appreciated for its variety of bottle sizes and exceptional quality.

The packaging similarities are impossible to ignore, but that's not where the comparisons between this E.l.f. sunscreen and Supergoop's cult-fave product end. I've tried both, and I honestly prefer this E.l.f. version.

Wow. I was miserable at work. I bought everything I could think of to help with the intense foot pain from standing up at work, this was one of the products, and now I can't go without it! It works. I just ordered another one because I'm low on mine.

Just by looking at it, I would guess that this bistro set costs double its price. First, there are the synthetic rattan seats of the chairs... water-proof and fade-resistant.

Using loose-leaf tea yields a more flavorful brew and extracts more nutrients and antioxidants, making it a superior choice compared to tea bags.

If you buy anything from this story, buy this.

I've always been skeptical of lash serums like this, but the reviews were great, so I decided to try it. After using for a few weeks, I noticed that my eyelashes had grown to the point that they touched my eyebrows! I honestly didn't think this was going to work, but was pleasantly surprised when it did. It works great to grow out your eyebrows as well!

I saw an ad for these on TikTok and it made me think, is my dirty towel actually what could be causing my acne? Ever since using these my skin has been so much clearer.