Hi, I'm Judi, the one who actually tried it.
Tried & Tell is my corner of the internet for honest, real-life reviews of the things I buy, test, and genuinely love (or don't).
Born from one too many purchases
It started with purchasing things that would "pop up" on my social media feed. Is it a "hype" or "not a hype"? The next thing I know I have all these products some great, some not so great.
So I started keeping notes. A running document of everything I tried — what worked, what didn't, and why. I would share my findings with family and friends....then strangers. And eventually, Tried & Tell was born.
Every review here is something I've actually used, in real life, for a real amount of time. Just honest takes from someone who buys too many things and has opinions about all of them.
The Tried & Tell promise
Always honest
If something isn't worth your money, I'll say so. My credibility matters more than any affiliate commission.
Long-term tested
I don't review things after one use. I live with them, wash them, use them up, and then tell you what I think.
Real life, not a photoshoot
I test things in my actual home, on my actual skin, in my actual kitchen, or actual travel to that place. Not in a studio with perfect lighting.
Community first
The best recommendations come from real people. I read every message and genuinely love hearing what you've tried.
Say hello
Have a product you think I should try? A question about a review? Just want to chat? I'd love to hear from you. I read every message — though I can't always reply to everything, I genuinely appreciate each one.
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