are the EXPENSIVE, VIRAL products i've tested REALLY worth it? 💰 (UPDATE VIDEO)

take a shot every time i say "it's not for me" LOL
after a year of buying and reviewing, i'm finally letting you know...are the EXPENSIVE, VIRAL products i've tested REALLY worth it? 💰 (UPDATE VIDEO) i'm going through everything i've bought from hokas, airpod max, kindle, expensive ice makers, overpriced blankets, ninja creami, etc etc etc and letting you know if i think it's worth the $$$, if i still use them, and all of the good bad & ugly! hope you enjoy xoxoxo
"testing viral products" playlist: • TESTING VIRAL PRODUCTS 🔥
LINKS:
hoka bondi sr: www.hoka.com/e...
airpod max: go.magik.ly/ml...
dyson airwrap: go.magik.ly/ml...
kindle paperwhite: go.magik.ly/ml...
hoka dupe (avia hightail sneaker): go.magik.ly/ml...
airpod max dupe (wyze bluetooth headphones): www.amazon.com...
dyson airwrap dupe (revlon one step hairdryer): go.magik.ly/ml...
kindle dupe (amazon fire 7 tablet): go.magik.ly/ml...
ember mug: go.magik.ly/ml...
barefoot dreams blanket: go.magik.ly/ml...
GE opal nugget ice maker: go.magik.ly/ml...
ember coffee mug dupe (walmart ionmug self-heating mug): go.magik.ly/ml...
barefoot dreams blanket dupe (costco artisan cozy knit throw): go.magik.ly/ml...
ge opal ice maker dupe (aglucky countertop ice maker): go.magik.ly/ml...
time stamps:
0:00 intro
1:06 hoka shoes
2:37 airpod max
3:31 dyson airwrap
5:22 kindle paperwhite
6:37 hoka dupe
8:01 airpod max dupe
9:16 dyson airwrap dupe
10:13 kindle dupe
11:33 ember mug
13:04 barefoot dreams blanket
14:04 ge opal nugget ice maker
15:34 ember mug dupe
16:48 barefoot dreams dupe
17:26 ge opal ice maker dupe
18:27 "overnight blowout" (flexirods)
19:27 WATERTOK
20:13 ninja creami
21:50 outro
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[@kurichan6833]

If anyone is not in a position to buy a kindle, I recommend going to your local library. Many libraries have networks where they share books among a system and you can borrow almost any book for 3 weeks. Some libraries also offer ebooks for free where you check out the license for free. Don’t need to always buy and it’s still good for the environment 😊

[@sophiaamrine]

Yes, the OG environmentally friendly method

[@Xoxo_gaming5000]

Also, some libraries do have apps that you can get kindle books on!

[@Petitfleur_]

I also think many states have digital libraries where you can rent ebooks to any phone or tablet, or even just read them on your computer. I can only speak for my state, but our digital library allows you to rent books from hundreds of local libraries across the state, & you just need either a library card with your local library or you can just use your cell number to sign up. It’s been really nice as someone who used to love renting physical books but was really bad about returning them on time… 😅

[@sheelfjohnson]

My library has the Libby app where I can borrow books and read them on my cellphone. It's really good! Now if only I could get my attention span back so I could start reading like I used to. 😖

[@darlcarl1072]

LOVE the library soo much. They have newer and trendy books usually too.

[@brokencadences]

I almost never comment on videos but I had to for this - Thank you SO MUCH Carrie for doing these updates! So often people will glorify these items while they're still shiny and new and we never hear about how it actually holds up over time. I loved your original product testing and impressions content but the followup puts you in a class above the other reviewer YT'ers.

[@mothmallow]

I got an award at work and had a small catalog of items I could choose from. One of the items was the Ember mug. I remembered your video, and your feedback about it made me not as interested in it as I might have been. I got a singer sewing machine instead, which has been a lot of fun. Being our guinea pig does help us make better choices for ourselves, thank you!

[@rainbowmal]

Honestly don't understand why people are upset when someone says they don't like something. It's a review - an opinion. Everything is not for everyone! Accept it and move on.

[@belabel_0151]

Im convinced that people who like the AirPods max just have not tried other high quality over the head headphones

[@Carolina-gs6em]

What other headphones would you recommend?

[@belabel_0151]

@@Carolina-gs6em Sony - WH1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Over-the-Ear Headphones, they're half the cost! and they usually go on sale for Black Friday!

[@VioletPrincessPurple]

I have XM5 and 100% agree! I’m usually apple person, but I’m more than happy with my sony ones

[@carlamoss89]

I haven't tried the apple ones but I do agree that people kind of just follow the masses. I have Sennheiser over the ear headphones which are incredible and a fraction of the cost. However I do love my regular AirPod Pro earbuds which are the only ones that don't hurt my ears and are totally worth the price imo.

[@ElyseExplosion]

I appreciate the updates! Especially for pricier products, it's easy to get caught up in the hype/FOMO of things, but it can be a lot of money for something you're going to use once or twice and not be able to claim on your taxes. 😅 thank you for taking one for the team and also your continued thoughts!

[@amyvonne01]

I have loved my Hoka's for years and years. If they get dirty I just pull out the insole and wash the shoes in the washer - each in their own delicates bag and the insoles in their own delicates bag, then put them by the window to dry. Mine look brand new after I do that!

[@CarrieDayton]

hokas are truly THE BEST!

[@emilystrauch5118]

I got the ember mug on sale around Christmas for $99 and I love it! I work at a desk and am not close to a microwave so it’s definitely functional for me. But I totally understand that for certain people and their lifestyles it’s not needed 😊

[@plushieangela]

I so so appreciate when you include texture and volume ratings in your reviews. I'm low care need autistic, I'm audio sensitive and get a huge amount of serotonin from clothing/blanket kind of items that are on the fluffy/soft side rather than abrasive (can you tell from my username hehe).

[@Katiekatie0099]

Carrie, thank you for putting this video out! I’m currently at work and not having the best morning so thank you. It’s distracted me a little bit. Always love your content.

[@ginadomenique]

Yay the update video! I appreciate the insight and glad most of the products are still working out. Also I'm really loving your hair in this video! It's inspiring me to try some waves (although of course the Dolly Parton look was iconic also)

[@SweetSauce2023]

The Hoka shoes are so good! My foot doctor just recommended them to me since I got planter fisitis after giving birth. Have only been wearing the slide for 3 days, and Omg, they are the best slippers ever. Differently the best ever!

[@gingaorangecat6960]

I absolutely love my hokas my daughter is a nursing student and they highly recommend them for occupations that land you on your feet all day.

[@Laalaalaa10]

Ooh yes do an overnight heartless curls tutorial! Also I love your beachy waves today!!

[@melissaweinstein9334]

Hi Carrie! I'd love to see you test out Allbirds shoes! I've heard that they are the comfiest shoes out there, and wanted to see if you thought the same thing! Love your videos!!

[@riabouchinska]

I've had several pairs of Allbirds shoes over the past few years (the wool runners and the tree runners) and they are super soft and comfy and you can and should wear them without socks and I really love them BUT... they wear out and lose their shape and start looking janky after a few months if you wear them for hours on end multiple days a week, which I have done, including wearing them to work. Like the actual fabric stretches out and gets really thin especially at the toe of the shoe. So I would recommend them but it's probably better to try not to beat the crap out of them like I've done to mine lol. (Their underwear I would also recommend, and their T-shirts which they used to make in a bunch of colors but now they only have black, white and navy and I'm still salty about that! Like c'mon guys stop making like golf shoes and shit and put some of your resources into making more long-sleeved t-shirts in pretty colors) Lol that was a whole ass novel, I'm sorry, I apparently have a lot of feelings about Allbirds :P

[@itsamandacristine]

After so much back and forth in my mind I just ordered a Kindle during prime day... Like you I'm a book girlie so to hear you've been enjoying the Kindle is giving me those extra positive vibes.

[@gmedrano95]

I bought those Amazon noise cancelling headphones you recommended and I LOVE them for the gym. I can't hear the loud gym music and other people's convos even when they're near me which is amazing. They have changed the game for me so i can enjoy my workouts and my music without the other noises. thanks for these videos

[@VictoriaMaskellCoaching]

Just wanted to say I love all your videos! Thank you for being you and taking the time to create them 🤍

[@fvances]

I appreciate you so much circling back on these products 💛

[@Watsonsauce]

I LIVE by my creami! I use it at least twice a week lol. Hoka boni 8s YES Kindle YES and make sure you check to see if your library (or a library in a surrounding city) has access to Libby then you get library books ON your Kindle 🎉 I remember the drama with the pebble ice machine, I was hoping you hated it 😂😂 now I'm like 👀👀

[@alexiavincent6684]

you’re the only youtuber i follow who uploads on sundays and i look forward to it every week!

[@glitterberserker1029]

I still don't understand the heated mug. Technology breaks but a metal thermos is forever. Seriously I use a thermos that was my grandparents'.

[@PinkAgaricus]

Yea I agree, it's like a Yeti or Hydroflask mug style thermos, but with extra steps and bells and whistles. Even those name brand things are a fraction of the price. Though I wonder if for the Ember mug in particular, it's aimed at people who don't like either the texture or aesthetic of a lid on a thermos mug or both combined and have money burning a hole in their pocket.

[@scorpiostennis]

I love ice cream and love my ninja creami. I was on the fence for awhile but I've use it about 4 to 6 times a week 😅 so far sorbet is my fave next to pb chocolate and oreo

[@infinitegraces]

Ok but the Dolly Parton hair...if you were trying to think of a cute Halloween costume, I think you should go for that!

[@Petitfleur_]

Ooo I would love a mini tutorial on the heatless waves! My hair is about the same length as yours now & I am entirely too lazy to do any styling of it haha if you do a short form video on it pleeeeease also upload a short to KZbin! 😁😁

[@savannah4439]

Not the Europeans coming for you 😂😂

[@sasamafrass]

I'm sorry but for the whole coffee mug thing, my Simple Modern travel mug keep my coffee hot for hours and you're not using batteries. Even the rechargeable batteries are not great for the environment if you don't need batteries. It's like that self heating mug is solving a problem that already has a solution.

[@JlNXED]

I am not a fan of the Amazon fire but I used it when I first started going to college to have lecture PowerPoints and be able to add notes or highlight. Also to read on the kindle app, like you said it’s okay. I had the older version so idk how it is now, seems like the basic version now comes with lot more, but I found it really gimmicky and the battery, storage, and performance lacks really badly. If you can’t afford the iPad or actual kindle it’s an alright option, and it’s nice cause you can read at night and it’s lit Also surprised so many of these items are trending again considering these are things I used many years ago like 5 years to a decade ago lol

[@baldwinel765]

I would loveeee a video where you tried a bunch of different overnight heartless curls methods!!

[@Laalaalaa10]

Thank you for doing a follow up! I was literally rewatching the previous videos because I was debating between the product recommendations. Thank you!

[@gloriadearing]

You should really get a simple modern tumbler. I got the 24 oz and the 32 oz but I mostly use the 50 oz one. It's literally way better than the Stanley (no leaking )and way cheaper.

[@lroy13]

Love the updates, thank you so much! i bought the dupe blanket and loved it, I also had tried the SF powders and through them all away too!

[@brunettespacecadet99]

First comment! I love you carrie!!!! You are the best!!!

[@ftv3327]

For anyone whose on the fence… hokas are seriously so great. I am quite active and wear them everyday and they’ve barely worn out (besides getting dirty lol). I’ve tried many brands and these def last the longest

[@allisonimacaroni]

I would LOVE to see an honest try out of The Hot Mess ice roller and the Pink Balls face massager from The Skinny Confidential. Super expensive and influencers swear by them vs Amazon dupes

[@mushirahabib442]

That kindle video insert reminded me how much I love your hair up looks. 😍

[@CorinneBlackstone]

Thank you I will take my award! Thanks for sharing your opinion!!

[@kalmuymal]

i LOVEEE these videos! I couldn’t wait to watch this tonight ❤❤

[@jessifuller6171]

The Revlon brush…I used to LOVE but the last time I used it, it literally set ,y smoke alarm off!!!! I now have the Dyson AirStrait…and that sorcery is so magical.

[@ElizabethGuillot]

Dude, I got the Costco blankets on your rec, 2 for $10 each. My family loves them.

[@andrewduran4320]

Can you do a video on the Dyson air wrap 😊

[@jennifertweedie]

I love this video! And please do your overnight hair tutorial :)

[@JennJager]

Would love to see the Dyson video

[@jennifermoreiradinzey3552]

I love this series of videos. They're really helpful. Thank you!

[@theresaryan4653]

I love my Kindle. I read at night and love the light. ❤ great video.

[@joyfurnish8412]

Loved the updates on these products.

[@solasrelaxation6278]

Saved to my watch later list I LOVE these videos!

[@leisarock]

I love my ninja creami and use it every day!

[@andrewduran4320]

I wash my hokas in the washing machine . And I agree they are very comfortable and worth the price 😊

[@libramoons]

i love the series of you trying *expensy* things lol

[@Rose-yw8dd]

I’ve been debating buying the airmax headphones (or whatever is the real name lol), and now i’m kind of gaslighting myself into thinking i NEED them 😂 thanks for the reviews 💕

[@eliseg0001]

If you ever plan on using them for calls/meetings I’d look at other brands bc the apple AirPods Max microphone is sooooo bad!! one of my coworkers used them and had to switch to another headset because it was so difficult to understand what she was saying

[@kavakitten]

i put a barefoot dreams on my bridal shower registry bc i would have never bought one for myself and it’s sooo soft! i would totally be open to getting a robe from them, or maybe a dupe 👀 if you could find one!

[@myhauntingromance]

Still trying to decide if I can justify a Ninja creami now that I have to eat gluten and dairy free. Thanks for the follow up to convince me I dont really need it

[@karenprinz5987]

I bought the Costco barefoot dreams dupe after your video and we LOVE IT.

[@JR-kf9bt]

Those Barefoot Dreams blankets are the ugliest rattiest looking blankets to me. They look matted. I do not get them at all. Plus they are just made from polyester! WTF. How is this a thing?? Love you Carrie btw! 😅

[@melber9408]

Same!!

[@cindyjohnson1456]

Totally agree about Hokas. I LOVE them. Wore them on recent trip to Italy. We did tons of walking and my feet felt wonderful. Mine are also dirty, but Idc!

[@rebeccakazdoy3198]

Thanks for the updates Carrie!!!!!

[@jillisenberg9704]

Loved the updates! Thanks!

[@suseanneegoulet1033]

I got a second hand pair of Hoka running shoes to wear around home. Stuff like gardening , lawn mowing. They had very obvious wear on the soles but the upper still looked good. Mine are fabric, and they ultimately got really wet and dirty so I pulled out my insoles and washed them. They look great! The quality shows. The uppers have held up better than other brands I have worn. Definitely can recommend them, they are worth paying a premium for.

[@EmilyEmilyEmily01]

I finally got a kindle paperwhite a year or so ago and I go through spells of using it. When I have downtime with work I'm able to read much easier than trying to use my phone or a book. One thing to keep in mind if you are a student, I was disappointed because a lot of textbooks are not available on the paper white; so just keep that in mind if anyone is a student and like me was hoping to use it for your textbooks.

[@CourtneySeagull]

I bought one of the Costco blankets after watching that video and I love it! Got it for 10 dollars and use it every day.

[@omniesimmer9376]

Hokas literally a life saver as a nurse, I would recommend them to anyone!

[@kellyknorr9797]

The key with my Dyson (I got it in 2019) I learned that it’s literally practice and once you get it… you GET IT

[@Cshaw_13]

Love this follow up!

[@corgiking3607]

sad we didnt get a clip of Moo under the blanket! that’s so cute omg, my dog will jump on my bed and just burrow under the blankets

[@niemalsmehrdiegleiche]

Thank you for your honest opinions.

[@HannahBananaLady]

The Revlon has always worked pretty well for me but I have the biggest issues with it when my hair is wet. I have a 3 month old now and don’t always get to blow my hair out until hours later and it works so much better for me when my hair is almost completely dry and it takes half the time. I’m glad that I didn’t have to shell out money for the Dyson 😂

[@velvetstonebraker9874]

I love these videos!

[@mrsbethany]

You are the reason I got a kindle and I am a completely a kindle girly now also.

[@TheBlummers]

They sell Barefoot Dreams at Nordstrom Rack if anyone wants the real deal but not the price.

[@kkuudandere]

As a person whose hair is the exact opposite of yours (kinky 4b/c)... I don't really like flexirods either lol. I've never had great results, I prefer to just curl and shape my hair by itself 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@ellenv4686]

i looooove these videos omg

[@cherylmark1503]

I got the dupe sneakers from Walmart because of you and they are great!

[@meghan22]

I think the revlon one is good for curly hair. I tried the Dyson first then revlon and my hair was straighter with the revlon one surprisingly.

[@sophiag612]

Love love love that Revlon brush. I think you really need to have experience with doing a blowout with a regular blow dryer and round brush to get that blowout look. Also another tip is to not use it with super wet hair (damp is best) and use it on low heat (NOT high).

[@RunReadMeep]

Yes heartless curl tutorial!!!! Or short

[@alexisn.k.789]

Kindle girlie for life. It has magical powers

[@deidref96]

I really loved this

[@cjar8989]

Thanks for the update!

[@majdk6483]

since i have some of the products I'm going to share some thoughts here, Hokas: they are fine sport shoes and I keep wearing them bc I like their style, but not gonna lie they're nothing like Adidas ultraboost or Nike airmax even though they were the same price 🙄 if you looking for better quality with the same price tag just get ultraboost.. Kindle paperwhite: there are no dupes for an e reader, you either using a tablet/phone or an actual e reader.. and it definitely worths the money if you like to read ebooks since it doesn't strain your eye as much.. best option in my opinion is the basic kindle, it has all the features you need and more portable size but wait for sales if you'd like to save some money

[@cathierainwater]

That dupe for the ice maker is pretty much identical to the Kenmore version though it doesn't make the same kind of ice. We've had the Kenmore one for a couple of years because our refrigerator's ice maker stops working. Though I drink more water now than I did before because of it, it does have an almost plastic taste from time to time.

[@Mirandathedragon]

i can't believe people got mad about grape flavoured dust lol

[@MindyGail]

I have tried on multiple pairs of hoka shoes. I really wanted to find a pair. But I can't even stand in the store with them on. They are very painful to wear.

[@thisisnancybot]

Looking forward to the heartless curls video!

[@glitterandconfetti]

So glad you made this video! I am definitely a Kindle (well, Kobo in my case) girlie! I have the airwrap and I don't think it's worth it 😂 But I'm going to use it because I spend AU$800 dang dollars on it 😂

[@mothmallow]

I'm a kobo girlie as well!

[@lowkeylola88]

i have a nugget ice maker of a different brand and it is life changing. i probably eat my daily water intake all in ice LOL if you like to eat ice, well worth it.

[@jessica1733]

I have the palm plant to your right, mine droops...I wonder what I am doing wrong

[@PinkAgaricus]

Hmm makes me wonder if Ninja conflated actual ice cream made in the og ice cream makers with a receptacle that takes ice and salt to hyper cool the mixture with gelato, because it looks like Gelato and not Ice Cream. I guess they could have called it Gelli (though I'm wondering if them not using that has something to do with Gelly Roll pens), but as a "just in case" for a copyright thing, they decided on Creami.

[@kristinab8326]

I love my Hoka walking shoes, but I have had 3 pairs now that wear out behind my heel and a hole forms that can cause discomfort/blisters. This has never happened with any other sneaker brands I have owned. I tried using a shoe horn so I don’t squish the back of the shoe down when sliding them on. This helped a bit, but now a little less than 1 year later I see a hole forming. Anyone else have this problem? I go on 3 mile walks about 4-5x per week in the summer here in MN (when I can actually walk outside without snow/ice) so they are getting a lot of use. Otherwise, so comfortable and super great walking shoes. Thanks for testing everything, Carrie! Really appreciate knowing what to buy :)

[@dianaadamo5574]

I had New Balances for ~5 years of everyday use, generally sedentary but walking to/from school and such. They also wore out in the heels. There was no hole that went totally through, but the back was torn and breaking apart. I think it's pretty typical wear (and it does sound like you walk quite a bit!). My only recommendation would maybe to see a chiropractor or foot doctor (?) To double check that your gait isn't causing the problem.

[@PinkAgaricus]

I have this problem too. I remember my Payless ShoeSource Lower East Side skate shoes (those really followed the skate shoe trend at the time) that I wore in middle school and they wore out like that. Wait in the outsole of the shoe or is this hole forming in the actual upper (inside and outside) of the shoe? As is stated though it's a similar problem, but with the actual sole of the shoe. Also I have to bring up are you lacing and tying it so that the foot isn't sliding around? (I ask this because I bet if people are having shoe problems with odd wear patterns, this could also be part of the problem, besides gait issues, since after we buy them we just wear them the way they were laced out of the box.)

[@riabouchinska]

@@dianaadamo5574 this tbh. I feel like most people (including probably myself) have gait issues and just don't know it

[@kristinab8326]

@@dianaadamo5574 Interesting, so it’s probably not a shoe problem! Didn’t even consider a gait issue. I will look into it. Fun and surprising things happen when you get old 😂

[@jeriness]

Sometimes i think it's a good product, I'm just not the target audience. Like with the ember mug. It's great for the people who need it, I'm just not the person who needs it.

[@savannah4439]

Stanley girlies: do you find that your wrist hurts from carrying it around with the handle? Sometimes my wrist starts to hurt when carrying around my normal reusable tumbler, and I was considering buying a Stanley-style one but it seems like it may make the problem worse?

[@rachaelhegi9338]

You can get like a little insulator cover with a clip and lanyard so you can carry it like a purse

[@mujitsukyo]

I wanted the ninja creami so bad but we dont have the space for a single use appliance. I do own a portable shaved ice machine I bought from japan. Its super tiny compared to single use things and you just put ice it and it makes perfect shaved ice every time. ultimate cheap low calorie dessert imo. also it's got mickey ears which makes its 100 times cuter.

[@mujitsukyo]

Otonaかき氷器 ディズニーシリーズ ブラック DHISD-16BK if anyone wants to look it up you it's about 45-50 dollars not expensive.

[@Hx3ney]

Carrie what is the brand and color that stunning nail polish? Anyone suggest a cobalt blue? Ive gotten a few and they come out kinda dull 💙💕

[@Dannielle.S]

Hmm I’ve never found an insulated mug that stays 140 degrees for hours, other than an ember like one lol. I work from home tho so can go to the microwave anytime but when I was in office the ember would have been amazing I bet! Instead of going two floors down to the kitchen haha

[@melinehoff]

yes please do a dyson video!🙏🏼🩷

[@MICHELLESEMPIRE]

What do you use for those beautiful natural loose waves you have in this video? Also would love to see your new heartless curls tutorial ❤

[@306bosslady3]

Hoka sandals are amazing too I have 4 pairs

[@firebird7o4]

Loved the update! Also- is it just me or are you are giving Emily Blunt vibes here!? 😍

[@ashleespeisser6839]

I have the opal ice maker and I 100% feel the same !

[@nickistarling4056]

Love your hair in this video! What did you use?

[@CarrieDayton]

you are so sweet, thank you!!! i used the bedhead beach waver, it's been a fav for over a decade now!