Issue #156: View/Share →
Your Weekly Newsletter
Thursday 4/6/2023
Subscribe →

Hi there,

Here at Thingtesting HQ, we’re excited to be testing out a new platform, Kale, which rewards individuals for the organic content they create on Instagram and TikTok. The more engagement your videos receive the higher your earnings 💰. As part of this program, you can post on your own schedule about the brands and products you’re already using, get paid, and share your love for Thingtesting. Let us know what you think when you test it out.

In this week’s issue, we have a special interview with Holly Ong and Patricia Lau, the founders of Sibeiho. I’d also like to shout out Le Alfré and Plastic Free Pursuit who have recently been getting a lot of love on their brand pages with reviews.

Happy reading,

Emma

Go to Thingtesting

Sponsor of the week:
The Creative Exchange

Whether you are launching your brand on TikTok, wanting to increase engagement on Instagram, or developing relationships with influencers - we are taking on new clients and ready to help you grow your brand with a flexible scope that can change with your brand’s growth and the never-ending algorithm changes. Start today!

This week's Thingdrop

Tomorrow's Thingdrop is with Doublesoul, featuring their Combo pack of 6 super soft, sustainable everyday socks. Hit "remind me" at the top of the Thingdrop page to be alerted when the drop is live.

Thingdrop is our product testing program for Supertesters. Publish 10+ reviews before the drop goes live to participate.

Go to Thingdrop

New brands spotted

This week's roundup includes canned beans, key lime pies, and ceramic water filters. Here are 9 brands spotted this week.

Heyday Canning Company. A range of canned beans.

Milkman. Candles, room sprays, and home cleaning supplies.

Big Fun Beverages. Carbonated yerba mate drinks.

Kaan Bags. Small, simple, and functional bags.

Re-Comb. Hair combs made from recycled plastic.

Cait’s Key Lime. Homemade key lime pies made in New York City.

Walter Filter. Hand-made, ceramic water filters.

Sunn Remedies. Therapeutic-grade, botanical honey blends.

Third Drawer Down. Objects made in collaboration with artists.

Explore all 9 brands spotted

A Singaporean supper club turned condiment brand with a cult following.

Holly Ong and Pat Lau met more than 15 years ago while working at Nike's Portland, Oregon office. Together the two started a dinner party series to share their Singaporean recipes which led to their 'AHA' moment and the launch of Sibeiho.

Read the founder interview

Why do brands want to turn their websites into marketplaces?

Including 14 brands selling alongside other brands.

Brands are having to think creatively about how they can get shoppers to keep coming back to their websites.

Some are testing out what happens when you sell someone else’s products.

22 brands for your bathroom

Including bathrobes by OAS, soap dishes by binu binu, and refillable hair and body care by Uni.

Go to the list

From our community

Meet Kela.

Kela helps content creators launch their own product-based businesses at PressPlay. She also does creative production and styling projects in the fashion world.

Interests: food, drink, and clothing

Recent reviews: Miami Fruit, Miyoko’s Creamery, Liquid I.V.

I <3 third-culture Asian brands, a list by Kela

Write a review.

Browse 5,000+ brands.

Thingtesting is a place to research and review internet-born brands. Read more about Thingtesting.

The brands we feature are selected by our editorial team. We are affiliate link-free across our content and website. Our weekly Thingdrops are sponsored, and paid newsletter placements are clearly labeled. To learn more about brand partnerships with Thingtesting, reach out to us!