I have had my eye on the makeup blender sponges at Ulta, but just couldn’t justify the price.  This is a much more affordable option and it has a very feminine, pretty packaging. I haven’t tried the more expensive ones to be able to compare them, but I can compare the effects of this sponge compared to my nice makeup brushes.

The first day I used the sponge I was really disappointed. I dipped it in water and dried it off on a towel and put my makeup (It cosmetics CC cream) on the big end of the sponge.  Then I used it to rub the makeup all over my face.  And there was very little makeup on my face! I was thinking I wasted my money.  Then I put the sponge in water to try to clean it off and it expanded A LOT – over half an inch in length and so much in diameter that it would no longer fit inside the packaging. I figured I had used it wrong.  I put on my makeup with my brushes and decided to seek more information on how to use the sponge for the next day.

Before trying my sponge the second day, I watched a few YouTube videos on how to use makeup blender sponges. I had definitely used it wrong the first day! It is important to get the sponge really wet and fully expanded before using it to help keep the sponge from absorbing your makeup. So this time I let it fully expand in the water then blotted it dry on a towel. I then used it to blot my makeup all over my face.  This technique actually worked.

After playing around with different methods, I have found that spotting my face with the makeup first and then using the sponge to blot it all over my face before the makeup dries works the best. I get a nice airbrushed finish without streaks from a brush.  It has also helped me to not put on too much makeup.  With the brushes I was having problems with having excess makeup in certain areas of my face. By the end of the day my hands and everything in sight would be covered in makeup! With the sponge I haven’t had this issue – it seems to really help the makeup blend into your skin and not just pile up and rub off.

I did receive this item at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest review.  I have been pleased with how it works and would recommend it to others who are interested in the makeup blender sponges but don’t want to waste money on the pricey name-brand ones or on cheaper ones that don’t work.


I started using boar bristle brushes only a few years ago. I'd always used wire pin, thinking it was superior for detangling without breaking hair over plastic. I didn't know a thing about boar bristle brushes. I'd bought a couple of Denman brushes on recommendation & thought they were nice. But I have tush length hair & found that more often than not, I had to use my metal pin brush to detangle before I could do anything with the Denman.

One of our Denmans got lost, and I came back to buy a replacement. In that time, the cost of the of them doubled. Making them far too expensive for my taste. Out of desperation for a reasonably priced alternative, I ordered one of these Willkem brushes. I did not have high hopes. Buying online without a recommendation can be a gamble. I half expected to get a product that wasn't what it claimed to be.

I now find myself incredibly grateful denman decided to double their prices for whatever reason as I haven't picked the one I have left up again once since I got this Willkem brush.

It is firmer than my old denmans, so it might feel scratchy, especially at first, to a sensitive scalp. However, it goes straight through my hair! No more using the metal pin brush & then switching to a boar bristle. I have stopped using my metal brush entirely as well. Even when my hair is wet, I can work this through without a struggle.

I ordered a second Willkem brush a couple of weeks after the first. Sure, I have a excess of types of brushes in the house now, but I really only use the Willkem brushes. The rest sit in the basket, untouched.

These leave my hair so nice. Soft & shiny while still having fluff & volume. As long as Willkem keeps making & selling these brushes as they are now, I'll keep buying them. In fact, I'm tempted to buy a stash of them so I don't have to worry about it! I can't see going back to other brushes at this point & I'd hate to have to search for a replacement for something that's turned out to be so perfect for me.

My only regret is that no one told me about these when I was much younger.

Buy it. It's awesome.

(This is a genuine review. I don't accept compensation for my reviews of any kind. No free product. No discounts. No paypal deposit. I depend on reviews when I make online purchases to be honest & no one getting a kickback can help but shade things in the direction of their kickback, even if they don't intend to. This glowing review is 100% my thoughts on the product. So are my "this product sucks" reviews, despite the threats & bribes I've gotten in my inbox from a couple of places as a result.)


I have thick coarse stubble. My set up in the past was either proraso, col conk, or kiss my face. I decided to try this arko shave stick based on all the reviews and plus its so cheap. I use the main Merkur everyone has, I think its the 180 and I used a derby blade that had one shave under its belt already.

I purposely didnt shave for about 4 days to get some nice stubble. I also didnt shower before this shave. I wanted to see how it works without the benefit of a hot shower with steam.

I bought a plastic twist up container from west coast shaving for $1.75 and easily put the arko shave stick in there. This device is the icing on the cake, everyone should get this if you get an arko stick. Will make it so much easier to carry when traveling and no mess on your hands either.

I wet my face and applied the stick directly to my face. I then took my badger hair brush, wet it and started rubbing it around. LATHER EXPLOSION. So much lather in fact, there was enough for 3 passes on the brush. I went to town and there was no nicks, cuts and no irritation afterwards. Plus, I can only imagine how long one stick will last if I shave 4 times a week. My guess is a few months at least. Also since I apply directly to my face, there is no bowl or scuttle to mess with and have to clean later. Less mess overall!

The smell. Yes the other reviews are right, it smells like commercial soap. However, this stuff works so well and is so cheap, I could care less. Throw on some cologne or aftershave afterwards and problem solved.

So long Proraso, Conk and all the others. We had fun while it lasted but I have moved on and my face and wallet will be better off for it.

10/18 UPDATE: My shaves are still great and the strong commercial soap smell has greatly subsided, now its just smells like a hint of lemon. So don't be put off by the smell, it goes away.

10/31 UPDATE: Been shaving with this minimum 5 times a week since it arrived. Its barely made a dent in the stick and I have so much lather per shave that I end up not using most of it and just washing it off the brush when I am done. I couldnt shave everyday with conk or proraso or kiss my face because of facial irritation. None with this at all. Plus this will end up lasting longer than the others and thats with me shaving almost everyday.


Edit: After just a few weeks I’ve had to discontinue this one not entirely but using it now maybe 1-2 times per week. Anymore than that and I get severe irritation. The only thing I can attribute this to is the l-ascorbic acid and the fact that I Use Retin-A now on a nightly basis where before I was only using a couple times a week. Definitely use on alternating times if you’re using a retinoid. I haven’t ever had any issues with pure vitamin c before until I increased my frequency of use with Retin-A and now I can’t use vitamin c more than every other day and at a max concentration of 10%. Occasionally 15% is fine but that’s maybe 2x a week
I am doing a quick review as I don’t have a lot of time. The ingredient deck on this eye serum is fantastic. Keep in mind a little under midway through the list of ingredients, l-ascorbic acid is in this (vitamin c in its purest and arguably best most effective form).  But, having said that this isn’t classified as a vitamin c because I’m assuming it’s going to be around 2-5%.

Anyway, I entered everything into the inci decoder and they’re all fantastic peptides, matrixyl, tons of skin loving and anti aging benefits in this. I use ONE DROP in the middle of my hand tap it and smudge my two ring fingers to get the product, tap it under and slightly above both eyes and it just sinks in beautifully. I’ll typically follow with a more occlusive eye cream as not to get too much water loss through the night.

I do use this during the day along with my regular vitamin c and the combo is perfect add a layer of sunscreen after about 5 min and good to go.

At night I use this before tretinoin or any retinoid I’m trying out. There’s no conflict with ingredients. The only thing I wouldn’t use this with is the Niod copper amino isolate as l-ascorbic acid breaks down the copper and can do some funky things to your skin. If I’m using the same time as CAIS I’ll very sparingly put this on my eyes first, make sure I remember where I’ve applied then carefully apply NIODS CAIS all around it making sure not to touch the two products together.
I’m not sure why Niod doesn’t say not to use this with copper peptides,? But I’m sure if you asked customer service they’d definitely warn against it.


[[VIDEOID:19ac70ecfaa022c14aef4806661f4873]] I ordered 4 packs Friday the 20th me got it Tuesday the 24th on Christmas Eve! Shipping was incredibly fast. I ordered 4 packs of 1b/10/60 and omg it is BEAUTIFUL. The hair is so soft and easy to run your fingers through. You can tell it’s real hair and the color is true to the photos shown. I am not disappointed at all.. I was asked to pay $550 for extensions and got 4 LONG beautiful packs for only $260, you just cannot beat that. Also, customer service is FANTASTIC. They respond as soon as possible and make sure YOU come first. You can tell they don’t just care about money, they care about their customers!!!
Thank you, laavoo. I will tell EVERYONE about your awesome extensions. Also, they are not on my head yet, due to recent bleaching I am trying to let my hair get back healthy. Once I have them put in I will updated pictures with them on my head!:)

UPDATE**** so I finally got them put in Saturday (it’s Monday) and omggggg I love them so much. I bought 4 packs and only used one and most of the second pack. They are so soft and so far they untangle VERY easily and don’t even really get that tangled. I do keep my hair in a braid at night to keep it from tangling and it leaves such pretty waves! I have not washed yet but will update that as well once I do. The color was perfect. Super happy with these.

Third update- I have washed my hair TWICE within 5 days of getting it put in (I had to the second time but I recommend washing 1-2 times a week) and have curled them twice, blow dried twice, and straightened twice...absolutely no tapes have came out. I use olaplex shampoo and conditioner followed by pureology 21 spray afterwards it’s pricey but I buy the small bottles and they really a WHILE. Do these things and your hair will be GUCCI. For $60-80 a pack??? These are absolutely worth it as most people play 600-1000. Make sure you keep your ends moisturized!!! Everything else stays super bouncy and volumized  but if you don’t put product at the end, they can look a little messy but that’s with any extensions, really. The pic of me in the red shirt is them today!


My feet have never felt smoother! It really does buff away dead/unsightly/dry skin on the bottom of your feet (where even the toughest of exfoliators won't do) and I love that the piece is easily removable so you can wash it off. AND it comes with TWO of the pumice stone things! I can't even explain how it felt after - it was like I was walking around in silk socks! As a tip - don't try to press it too hard/firmly on your foot - let it do it's job watch the buffing take care of itself. Overall, awesome at home treatment!

Ordering Experience/Customer Service (5/5): Ordering was a breeze and very satisfactory. I did not have to contact the seller or their customer service for any reason – everything went smoothly and I am happy with my purchase! I received updates on the status of the suit every step of the way – it was updated and I was never left wondering where my package was.

Shipping (5/5): Shipping was SO FAST – THANK YOU, SELLER! I was so excited each time I received a shipping update on my phone and was continuously surprised how fast it got here! It was two-day shipping and when I was tracking the shipment via the tracking number, I couldn’t believe how quickly it was traveling! Like I said, the shipping info was updated accurately and in real-time, so I was confident knowing I was one step closer to getting my package and that it would get here on time!

Packaging/First Site (5/5): It arrived in an Amazon box with another item I ordered on Amazon, which was great! It was in its own box within that box.

Sizing (5/5): It's perfect - fits right in my bin with my mani/pedi stuff!

Overall (5/5):
Would I order the item again? Yes!
Would I order other items from this seller based on the product and service? YES! Win-win! '

Just a note - I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest opinion – the discount did not affect my review or opinion of the item (as I still paid some money for it).

Just as a note, I received this product at a discounted rate for my honest and unbiased review. This discount did not affect my opinion in any way and I hope this review helps others decide whether this product is right for them. I'm happy to answer any follow up questions as well. Thanks!


I have long, very thick hair. My hair breaks heavy-duty ponytail holders regularly. My hair laughs at barrettes and clips. Every time I've had a professional updo for a formal event, the stylist has used multiple dozens of bobby pins to hold my hair in place. And I have never been able to do an updo myself and get it to stay in place, no matter how many bobby pins I use. My hair just spits them out, and the updo falls down. I'd even tried those Magic Grip curved plastic hairpins -- people claimed those held up long hair -- and if anything, they worked worse than regular bobby pins in my hair. (And yes, I used them right, first aiming them out of the bun and then twisting them around to tuck them into the bun.)

So I was skeptical when a friend recommended Spin Pins. I figured they would be another disappointment. But they are BRILLIANT.

It takes four Spin Pins to hold my hair in a bun (the package instructions say to use two, but they're written for people with normal amounts of hair). I literally just screw them into the bun so that they catch some of the hair that lies against my head, along with catching the bun itself. I figured out the best technique by my second try. I promise these aren't complicated to use. The instructions have pictures.

And once they're in, that bun stays until I take them out. I can walk, dance, shake my head around, and the bun will stay perfectly in place. I usually need to use a couple of bobby pins to tuck in a few stray ends here and there, but the Spin Pins hold the weight of my hair -- and believe me, my hair is heavy. I've made buns at the nape of my neck, on the back of my head, and on the top of my head, and all of them stay perfectly in place with these pins.

I've used them regularly for probably a year now, and they haven't bent or broken or anything, despite the large quantities of hair they are forced to hold up.

Don't panic too much about interlocking them (despite the dire package warnings). With four Spin Pins in my hair, they can't help but interlock a bit, but I have never had the slightest problem unscrewing them from my hair again. They also like to interlock in storage, but again, I've never had the slightest problem just unscrewing them from each other again.

I'm glad I was able to get the 3-pack, because now I have a couple of extras in case I lose one.

If you've never been able to get bobby pins to hold your hair up properly, do give Spin Pins a try.


I am 48 and have researched the benefits of colostrum. It makes your skin beautiful, supple and erases wrinkles is what I have read. So I bought the Synertek 6 hour Colostrum powder and  took a tablespoon every night before bed and experienced skin rejuvenation and loved the gut healing benefits too. Read about Colostrum and you will be amazed at the many benefits.  After feeling great results I knew that I needed to continue taking it as my super anti aging supplement and then wanted to begin applying it on my skin. I ordered the serum and was hoping for some small changes but didn't expect incredible amazing results. First I would like to mention that some of the reviews talk about stickness. This skin healing serum is pure and is NOT water based like many of the expensive serums sold at the high end department stores. What you are feeling is not stickiness but the purity of applying a true serum that your skin will thank you for. You will see results that others will notice too.
Second, I like many women, find themselves trying all the latest facial treatments hoping to make a difference. Sometimes they work and many times it does more damage than good. I treated my self to a facial neck n chest soft peel a year ago. My declotte and  neck after that treatment was left with an aging neck and chest with wrinkle lines that were not there  before the treatment. I regretted having that treatmen but the damage was done. I moisturized  with super expensive and not so expensive brands hoping for a miracle and to no avail. until I began using Synertek serum daily morning and night first applying it to my clean face  followed by a moisturizer. I have been using this product for a little over two months and it is reversing the damage and healing my skin. The neck and chest are very difficult to reverse aging skin wrinkles. I apply three pumps twice a day and cover my chest neck face eye area completely. I allow my skin to soak this serum elixir then I moisturize and apply eye cream then my makeup.
I also apply before bed one pump on the top of my hands n then moisturize my hands too. It is truly an outstanding serum. For the men and women in their twenties and thirties, I would highly recommend as a preventive anti aging product. Try it youll love it! I will no longer have facial treatments. Instead I am feeding  my skin Colostrum  and applying iit on my skin. It is making  a difference I can feel and see.! I apologize for the lengthy review but I wanted you to read a review from a customer who has been using this product for over two months with real results. Rebeca ❤


I've recently tried the following razors pretty much back to back in search of something that would give me the best bang for the buck.

*Braun 8985 - very good shave quality, no irritation, mimimal passes, never pulled hair, easy to clean, nice travel case, rediculous charging station / cleaning stand

*Norelco 8240 - poor shave quality, irritating, pulled tons of hair, easy to clean, quiet

*Braun 9585cc - excellent shave quality, no irritation minimal passes, only pulled once or twice in a month, easy to clean, very nice travel case, very high quality obvious everytwhere, expensive, loud, rediculous charge atation / cleaning station.

*Panasonic ES8243A - shave quality equal to Braun 8985 but just shy of Braun 9585, can be used wet (tried it once, no biggie), easy to clean, quieter than 9585, much less expensive then both Braun's mentioned when on sale, no irritation, minimal passes, simple charge cord, cheapo travel case, lcd tells you exactly what's up with battery.

Basically the high end Braun is like a loaded Mercedes and the Panasonic is like a loaded Camry. Both are very nice but the Braun has an edge in the "cache" factor and in it's superior hexagonal foil pattern. It seems to shave easily in all directions whereas the Panasonic has a less advanced circular hole foil pattern than seem to resist (drag ever so slightly) movement a little in different directions, particularly on the upper lip. However, the 4 foil Panasonic resulted in slightly fewer pass than the Brauns and the Pana felt a little better in my hand. The ability to shave in the shower may be the clencher for some folks as the Braun cannot do that at all. I tried it once and the shave was exceptionally smooth but the shave cream was hard to keep in place without a mirror, no biggie either way. I really like the 9585 and would have no qualms about keeping it. However, the Braun was not twice as good as the Pana and was not worth twice the price at the time of my purchase. I'd pay 20 or 30 more for the Braun due to it's warranty and the travel case but no more than that. I've used the pana for 1.5 months and am 95% statisfied with my purchase. If it had the Braun's more advance foil pattern it would be by far the greatest shave out there. As it is, I'd say its a tossup between the 9585 and the ES8243A with consideration to be given to how each will be used in light of each razors strengths and weaknesses. For me it was the Pana.


…..Update….  I haven’t tried the samples sent, but a nice lady emailed me after reading my review asking if she could send me a sample. She seemed genuinely upset and caring. She sent me 4 samples light, medium, medium warm, & tan. I’m thinking the medium will work even though I’m so light skinned but the light was super white almost. I definitely feel being able to try the samples was worth $25. I don’t feel I wasted my money… just got less than I expected but it’s 2021 so I’m getting use to that. I don’t feel as bad spending the money on this product since I can use the samples and give someone else the darker colors. The samples are bigger than the concealer, but smaller than the regular product. It will last me a long time and then I’ll know the right color when I reorder. I remember along time ago it blended very nicely with my skin & it didn’t look like I had make up on. The colors that don’t work I can give to one of my friends that tans easily. I’ve used it in the past and she says they did not change the formula, so it’s just matching my skin to the correct color. I use to love this product. I’ll try to update later, but based on this ladies kindness and how I remember the product years ago, I’m giving it 5 stars. I just wish the lady on the phone warned me the light is extremely light. I just want to warn you guys.

I used this years ago and I liked it, so I called for a recommendation on a shade. It’s been years ago but they were at Sam’s Club and I never saw it again after I ran out. I am usually not the lightest color but usually the second lightest. I’m pale but not as light as this make up looks. It’s hard for me to find good make up because I’m very light skinned with pink undertones. I called to see what colors I should order and the girl wasn’t helpful. She seemed to be bothered by my call. I bought the recommended color and it’s absolutely horrible. It’s so white like a translucent powder. I shouldn’t have called and I should have gone with my gutt and ordered the second lightest color. I wouldn’t recommend ordering or calling for help unless you know your shades. It doesn’t look good in person or photos… I look ghostly or sick. And I spend a very long time trying to blend it. It was a complete waste of money.


I was excited to find these. I keep my makeup brushes on my bathroom counter and while I am good about cleaning them, I know they are exposed to a lot of dust and germs, so I was hoping that these covers would be a good solution to keep them nice. I was wrong.

Let's start with the three large heads. I was happy to find that these were three different sizes as the main brushes I use have different volumes of bristles. I put them on based on the size of brush and cap. There was no other way to possibly get them onto the brush rather than stick down the heard pull it through until the heart was around the bristles. The silicone was so difficult to slide up my brush handle that I was scared of ripping them and my brush handles are not that thick. Once they were in place I came across my next problem, how to gain access to the brush without fully removing the silicone cover. I somewhat figured out how to use the top hole to flip the cover inside out and expose the bristles, the problem was that in doing so many of the bristles got stuck or were pulled in the wrong direction. I have expensive brushes and I take care of them. I do not want them damaged by a cheap piece of silicone. I tried my best to keep them neat, but after about three days of doing this, the first of the three silicone covers began to rip from this practice. I'm not sure what else I was supposed to do to access my brush. I ended up taking the covers off all three and will maybe use them for traveling, but that's it. They are impractical for day to day use.

No to the small ones. These are just annoying. They are all so tiny and all the same size. I have whole bunch of different sized eye shadow brushes and only one or two and the right sized head to fit in these, which makes them mostly useless for me. I don't get the appeal of the suction cup. The pictures show people sticking them to the bathroom mirror, but once the brush is taken out of the cap and the cap remains on the mirror they are going to be impossible to place back in the cover without taking it off the mirror. Additionally the hole to stick the brushes in the caps is so small that the brush bristles were being bent. Again I'm not going to ruin my brushes that cost several times what the covers cost to keep these annoying caps on them.

The only reason this set is not getting one star from me is that I can use the large ones when traveling to keep my brushes nice in my makeup bag, but otherwise this set is completely useless.


I enjoyed getting to know more about Herbivore Botanicals through these testers. I have something to say about each of these oils but overall 5 stars for the price/packaging/quality of this set. After this purchase I would buy these products individually, I would buy this set again as a gift, and I would reccomend people try Herbivore through a set like this for this first time.

** A lot of people complain about the prices of this brand. Honestly you cannot beat the quality of ingredients! Each formula is simple and every ingredient has a therapeutic purpose. For that I applaud this company and personally believe the price is justified. There are incentives through their website **

ORCHID: By far my favorite. It soaks into the skin beautifully and is so weightless even my ultra sensitive skin can handle twice daily use. I have a terrible habit of staying away from moisturizers because everything is heavy and makes me break out. That is not the case here! Finally! I've found my dream product. The smell is very soothing at night too.

PHOENIX: Is great too. It soaks in similarly to Orchid, but you can tell it's more of an intense moisturizer. I gave it to my mom and she's been enjoying it just as much. Her skin needs the extra moisture more than mine.

LAPIS: Probably my least favorite which is surprising because these ingredients are what drew me in to this company in the first place. It just sits differently on the skin and doesn't have me infatuated like the other two formulas. It's probably still great for someone else. I'm thinking maybe it's the squalane oil because that's one of the ingredients that differs from the other two. Squalane is a naturally occurring oil in our skin that depletes as you get older so I wouldn't write it off completely but it's also a very unstable oil (derived from vegan sources) to put in products. Just a thought.

As a whole: you can't go wrong with facial products containing Jojoba oil! But Herbivore really knows how to pair it with some great assisting ingredients. Just exceptional quality. Lastly though, a complaint so you know its real! The perfume is a bit strong for me (I prefer lighter scents) but that didn't deter a 5 star review because the scent dissipates pretty quickly. And the "perfume" is REAL oils! Real jasmine! So it's nothing to gripe about at all. Overall reccomend!


This is the second 7775X I have owned.  The first lasted two years, but this after extensive travel all over the world.  It does shave as well as a blade (I use one of those too now and then) if you use it right (see below)

Positives

1) Quick charging - less than an hour to charge.
2) Long lasting - I have used it 10 days without recharging - great if you travel.
3) Seems to prevent ingrown hairs - which is something I run into when I use a blade consistently.  My face definitely breaks out much less when I use this razor versus a blade (and I own some expensive blade razors as backup!).
4) So long as you follow instructions (don't press down hard, but when you need to go over an area again, do it firmly) you won't get nicked.  Nice when you are in a strange hotel in a strange time zone and waking up jet lagged but needing to look presentable for a meeting.

Negatives

1) A little expensive
2) The shaving lotion cartridges are also expensive - I would just buy a can of regular shaving Gel (eg Edge).
3) Constantly pressing the dispenser for more gel can be a pain in the neck, and you go through those cartridges quickly (one every 10 days at most).  If I wanted to redesign this shaver, I would junk the shaving dispensor entirely - I now find it just another moving part with the hinged lid.
4) I wish Norelco had come up with a way for this razor to use a standard charger jack of some kind, as having another electrical cord when I travel (especially one that does not work with multiple corded adaptors such as I-go) means I don't take the cord unless I am gone more than 8-10 days.

To use this right, just buy regular shaving gel, put it on your face, wait 30 seconds for the gel to soften your beard, and go for it.  This is the best way I have found to get a clean, smooth shave.  Gel in a can also has the advantage of going on thickly (versus the Coolskin dispensor) and not drying up quickly.  Also, having a can of the shaving gel when you travel (checked baggage of course) can also come in handy if your Norelco runs out of charge, and you need to switch to that backup Gillette you should have in your shaving kit (I travel with enough cords as it is).


This is now the second makeup removing towel of this kind and I will admit I was a skeptic about this magic towel concept, but I was offered the opportunity to review it at a reduced price and curious to compare it to the other brand I have tried.  The towel itself came with instructions to wash before use, after washing I immediately  noticed when I pulled it out of the washer the towel felt nearly dry already.Which is the same experience I had with the other towel. So instead of drying it with the rest of the load, I left it out to air dry to see how long it really takes to dry.  One of the things I was really wondering about this towel is, if it works, could it be something to take on a long trip, where I will be packing up and moving locations every couple of days.  I wouldn't want to through a moist towel into my bag and end up with a musty bag of cloths for the entire trip!  This did take a while to dry, maybe a couple of hours, but that seems far less than a regular washcloth or towel.

The washcloth itself is super soft and plush, and when you get it wet is holds ALOT of water, which might be part of its magic. The directions say to get the towel wet and rub the towel with tcircular motions.  Once done you can choose to flip the cloth to the to exfoliate. This towel feels really nice and gentle on my skin, and and it definitely took off the BB foundation and undereye concealer I was wearing.  As for my eye shadow, eye liner and mascara, it did a decent job, but there was definitely residue left over that I felt I needed to to back over with a little soap and water. I actually went back over my face with a wet wipe to see if there was any other make up residue left behind and did find that a light amount of my face cream still wiped off, but it was a very small amount, it seemed that it was mostly my eye area that needed a little extra wash.

Overall I really like this washcloth.  The idea of rarely having to use soap or chemicals to get a clean fact is really appealing.  I am prone to stye’s so I will always be more vigilant about cleaning my mascara and eyeliner area more, but overall I am presently surprised by this product.

As stated earlier, I received this product at a reduced price for my honest and unbiased review.


I love the smell (and so does my boyfriend, for whatever that's worth) - almost like men's cologne, but not musky, sharper and more floral, not at all sweet. It also feels really nice going on - it's thick and creamy but not greasy. I will say that I don't feel like I get all-day moisture from this lotion, but I still really like it. I have a small container that came in a sampler box so it doesn't list the ingredients, but in case anyone else is wondering (I was really curious), here they are from the Dirty Works website:

Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Parfum (Fragrance), Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Allantoin, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Tocopheryl Acetate, 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol, Xanthan Gum, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Artemisia Pallens Herb Oil, Cistus Ladaniferus Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Leaf/ Twig Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil Expressed, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Water, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil Expressed, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Oil, Jasminum Sambac (Jasmine) Flower Extract, Benzyl Salicylate, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene.


First impression: The smell is AMAZING. I was unsure if the smell would last, as some of the other reviews said it wasn't strong or didn't leave their hair smelling like the shampoo.

Use: After I washed and conditioned my hair, I applied a leave in conditioner that has a strong scent, as well as a split end repair serum that also has a scent (my normal hair routine, not bc this set was lacking). I used those liberally. The next morning, ALL I could smell was the shampoo, and it was STRONG! I was impressed. It has a pleasant rose scent.

Consistency: Shampoo has a normal medium thickness consistency and lathers well, but doesn't get as sudsy as other commercial shampoos. I'm not used to this and probably used more shampoo than needed. Conditioner also has a normal consistency with it being relatively thick and holding its shape once pumped into the hand (not watery at all). I LOVED the way it made my hair feel while in, and once rinsed. It didn't make my hair feel slimy like other conditioners do, but it made my hair feel soft, in a natural way, if you will. With other conditioners, even if I leave it on for a while as sort of a hair mask, my hair is still super tangly once rinsed. I did not experience that with this conditioner. I was thrilled at this alone because it's a big deal to me since my hair is so thin and brittle. Breakage when brushing will be minimal now due to less tangles.

How it fairs with dyed hair: I have been dying my hair a brightish red for over ten years now, and I have a good bit of experience using shampoos and trying to make my color last. This is my first time using a sulfate free shampoo and I did notice minimal color washout. I was impressed by this as well. And even though it did well in this area, I ALWAYS try to wash out the shampoo and conditioner as soon as possible once on. The longer it sits in my hair, the more color washes out. But that's just a given. I really do feel this shampoo and conditioner set will help with washout as it is sulfate free, and that plays a huge part with colored hair.

Packaging: I was less than impressed with this because, just as others stated, it did leak. But it leaked because the pumps were not pressed in and locked, as lotions and other items with pumps come. I'm not even sure that the pumps have that feature on them as neither the shampoo or conditioner were locked in. That is the only improvement to this set that I'd suggest.

I am VERY happy with this purchase, and will more than likely make this my daily shampoo.


I am absolutely thrilled with the results that I have gotten with this product in the short time that I have been using it. I am skeptical about most products that promise results in which acne or fine lines will improve dramatically with use but this is the only one that has delivered on those promises for me.

I am 36 years old and I have fair, sensitive, oily, extremely acne prone skin and it has been a problem for me for over 20 years. I have tried everything to keep my acne under control. Everything! But nothing has ever worked for long. My biggest problem is pores that clog like crazy and nothing I tried could keep them clear, so I would be broken out constantly or just ready to break out. It doesn't help that I am skin obsessed either ( touching and picking is a no-no, but I couldn't help it) so my skin always looked raw and sore. I also have scarring and and using makeup to help cover the damage only made me break out more, so I felt helpless everyday and depressed.

After going to a dermatologist, he said that I was going about this the wrong way entirely. I had been using benzoyl peroxide products and he said that for older skin this can aggravate the problem even more. Instead, he gave me a glycolic acid/ salicylic acid face wash and told me to try this product in addition to see if it helped at all to keep my pores unclogged and it really does! I used to have many blackheads and clogged pores and now they are drastically reduced. I look at my skin and see very few to none now and for me that is a miracle. I am losing the desire to constantly touch my face as well. This product makes your skin baby soft and helps to erase fine lines too. I also use it on my chest, where I also used to break out constantly, and that has helped enormously as well.

The price, benefits and promises that this product deliver are all reasons to buy this product. But you will keep using it after discovering how amazing it can be for your skin to be mostly clear almost all of the time if you have suffered with acne as I have. I am so so happy with the results I got.

When first using it your skin will tingle and feel burning, but that goes away. I only use it at night and I also mix the product with moisturizer to hydrate my skin at the same time. Also, you might break out a little until you have used the product for a few days as I did, but then I cleared up and have stayed clear. This truly is a miracle in a jar!


I've become obsessed with Vitamin C / Aloe Vera serums ever since discovering them in 2016.  I love, love, love the brightening effect that it has on your skin.  I'm 33.  The effects of Father Time are starting to show.  This stuff does have a pretty profound effect, and quite quickly.

Now, let's get down to the nitty gritty.

- I like Spring Organic, but I don't like it as much as the previous brand that I tried (Pura D'or.)
- This product claims to be organic , but it honestly doesn't seem like it is.  By appearance alone, it looks refined.  Natural aloe vera has a very slight cloudiness to it, and this product is very clear.
- This serum spreads very easily across my face, and a little goes a long way.  It does have a very slimy feeling at first, but that feeling goes away very quickly.
- I LOVE the pump that it comes in.  Pumps are the way of the future.  (LOL)  No, what I mean is that it is nice that you don't contaminate the product on the inside by having to stick your fingers in a jar, etc.  It pumps the perfect dime sized amount of product onto your palm.
- I feel that it does indeed enhance and brighten my skin tone.
- I have seen a slight reduction of fine lines, especially around my eyes, since I have begun using this product.
- Honestly, I was initially turned off by the packaging of this product.  It seems cheap.  When it arrived, the box that houses the bottle was split on the side, so the bottle was basically hanging around in the envelope.

OVERALL -

I would buy this product again.  I do like it.  I would pay more for Pura D'or, though, as this particular brand of serum has some short comings that Pura D'or doesn't have.  At the end of the day, it all boils down to dollars and cents, though, so for this price point, this is decent option.

I hope you found this review helpful.  If you did, be sure to vote for it.  I depend on the reviews of others when I am selecting the products that I buy on Amazon, and I appreciate the chance to leave my feedback on this product.  I did receive this product at a slight discount in exchange for my honest review.  Thank you.


I've been searching for a long time for a mascara that would actually be waterproof and not transfer to my undereye area - without success.  Until now.  I have to echo what everyone else is saying here: once applied, this stuff Does. Not. Budge.  It curls, it thickens, but y'all better be prepared to have this stuff on until the apocalypse, because I still haven't managed to really clean off the first layer I put on four days ago.  And there's not much time to second guess once applied because it dries within 2 seconds.  I took a shower within 5 minutes of first using this product (for testing purposes) and gave my face a good wash, and... I honestly couldn't believe it.  I almost cried with happiness.  Even if I had it wouldn't have mattered, because this mascara apparently requires an army of nanobots to clean off.  I'm in love. I've finally found The One.

So, the pros:

Yes, it lasts. Boy howdy does it last.

It does not smudge.  It does not transfer.  It becomes bound to your soul as well as your lashes.

Cons:

This mascara laughs in the face of typical eye makeup removers.  I still haven't figured out how to remove this stuff (not that I'm really complaining) but another reviewer suggested oil cleansing with a microfiber cloth, so I'll give that a shot once I get tired of looking fabulous.  (Seriously, it's almost like I'm wearing falsies.)

This product, because it dries so quickly and is of such an unusual consistency, does not take kindly to additional coats.  (This is not a problem for me, as the first coat is more than impressive on its own.)

Again, due to quick drying, if you've got any clumps you have to act fast to comb them out.  Just be careful with application (don't overload the brush) and this shouldn't be much of an issue.

Important note: Normally when applying mascara, you want to get deep into the root of your lashes.  DON'T try that with this mascara.  You might get little flecks or fibers in your eye and it is not fun. If you must, use another mascara to get at the base, and use this unholy formula on the rest.

I cannot recommend this highly enough.  But just be sure you know what you're getting into.  If you're big into having a totally makeup-free face before bed, be prepared to spend an extra few minutes each night forming a prayer circle and experimenting with ancient alchemy to get your lashes clean.


If I could've left 0 stars I would've but you aren't given that option.. I'm no stranger to threads or COG's but these were the worst I've ever used. They remind me very much of a different style of COG's & given my issues remind me of a similar set of problems a well known vendor had w/their mini COG's, only that well known vendor acknowledged the problems & made things right w/everyone who bought the bad one's. You will absolutely NOT find that level of customer service here.. Not 1 of these engaged or stayed engaged which was VERY frustrating not just because I wasted money but because I bruised my face & caused swelling for nothing. Had even 2 of these worked I would've been happy & chalked it up to something but not even 1 worked. I actually msg'd seller after using 4 of the 12 but got a reply that was of NO help. I assume a language barrier was the reason, or part of it anyways.. I've definitely learned my lesson.. Buy threads from a vetted vendor, not on Amazon where you have no idea how they are stored, how old they are & a plethora of other important criteria, or if they are indeed what they were advertised as. Plus there is zero support should you have questions. I've used all kinds of COG's incl 4D, 6D, heavy duty, lighter duty, etc., so was curious about 8D's & I had a gift card I wanted to use up so I thought why not.. Big mistake! These did not feel anything like even the 6D's or 4D's I've used in the past but felt like simple bi-directionals.  The areas I put these in should've been easy for a good thread to hold. I did not try using these like heavy duty COG's because they are smaller gauged, 23g & only 60mm long so they should've engaged & they should've stayed w/even minimal lift but they either did not engage or they quickly came un-engaged.  I will never buy threads off Amazon again & feel like a bonehead for even trying.. Save yourself your money, bruising, swelling for nothing & being totally frustrated. Buy from a well known vendor who sells tons of these, has customer support, stores them correctly, where they have basic quality control & where if you have a major problem w/them due to them being faulty, you won't have to go through the huge headache of trying to get the seller to do the right thing.. That is a whole separate issue.. You have been warned..


I just finished nursing my child and wanted to take care of myself starting with skincare. I had acnes back in highschool. I tried multiple laser treatments and it did very little to clear up my acnes scars. Plus one laser treatment cost atleast $500 and they quoted that I would need about 10 sessions to clear up my skin. That would be $5,000! So I did 3 laser sessions which had very little result and tried to do home treatment such as salicylic peel, retin a and dermaroller.
I strongly advise not to use salicylic or other peels at home as I burnt my skin and have permanent scar from it.

Retin a is good that it brighten up my skin but did little for my acnes scar or shrink pores. I tried dermaroller with vitamin c & hyaluronic serum but it really did nothing for my skin.

I read a skincare article that human stem cell containing EFG could reduce pore size & acnes scars. As I have tried many methods before, I was hesitant to purchase another item but just gave it another last try.
I searched and found Anterogen human stem cell skin pack. I read all the reviews and googled more information about stem cell skincare. There are two stem cell that is in the market. One is plant based( apple stem cell) vs human stem cell. You can google this yourself but all the articles state that plant based stem cell does nothing for your skin. It has to be human stem cell! So I purchased this brand as it had the highest amount of human stem cell.

I sanitized my dermaroller (1mm) in boiling hot water for 5 mins. I washed & dry my face  then apply Anterogen white silk timeless machine serum on my skin. Then roll dermaroller roller over my face applying more serum on punched skin. Then finished it with this human stem cell mask. I left it on my skin for 30 mins. I also squeezed left over serum from mask on a facial bowl and tapped it on my skin and left.

The next morning, omg my pores &acnes scar finally looked smaller!! I literally teared up as I have found something that could help my skin look better. I am planning to do dermaroller every 2 weeks using Anterogen human stem cell serum with mask. Remember, don't over do it as skin needs downtime to recover and produce new collagen to fill up pores, scars or wrinkles.


If your use to the super tall 16oz plastic bottles of castor oil for a dirt cheap price, probably cheaper than this 4oz bottle, then your probably not understanding what is so great about castor oil.  You more or less probably just use the castor oil as a cheap carrier oil to dilute essential oils, which I myself also do with those big cheap 16oz bottles. If your looking at this bottle and then the price and thinking no way, then I can guarantee  you've never tried Pure, "real" ,no filler, Castor oil, because if you did, you would understand why this 4oz bottle costs what it does.  Also you would have reaped the benefits in probably more ways than one from using True Castor oil , and would think this is actually a really great price for USDA organic certified castor oil. I use this oil as part of my night time facial regime, and it's also amazing at getting rid of scars and stretch marks.
This oil can also be used to help grow fuller darker lashes, eyebrows and you can even add it to your shampoo and or conditioner to improve the overall health and growth of your hair. The only Castor oil that I will put in my hair and on my face is USDA certified, otherwise you have no reassurance that what your using, especially on your face, is in fact pure and without fillers. Because of this not being a food item, the regulations on it are extremely light, and therefore companies can mix castor oil with water or other things and slap a pure castor oil label on it, and not have to disclose that it's been diluted in one way or any other. The ONLY way to know for sure is to purchase a bottle that's been stamped with the USDA stamp, which she means it has gone thru rigorous testing and is in fact pure with nothing added to it in anyway.
  Pure castor oil is going to be semi thick, exactly like this oil from RejuveNaturals. This is great oil and I'm very satisfied with the purchase and recommend if you haven't tried pure USDA certified castor oil that you purchase a bottle of this castor oil from RejuveNaturals, it will change the way you look at castor oil forever. I did recieve a discount on this bottle during a promotional period. In return I agreed to give my honest unbiased opinion of the oil after having been able to test it. My opinion is purely my own and in no way was purchased or compensated for in anyway.


You know, every once and a while you run across a product that's almost too good to be true. I've been shaving with a DE razor for perhaps five years now, and I really like trying new stuff, but I must admit I've gotten set in my ways because I've found what works.

I usually shave with Bigelow or Proraso cream in a tube, although I'll use a high-end soap cake from time to time, there's a lot of good stuff out there. So one day I ordered some shaving "thing" from someone, and along with the "thing" they threw in a free stick of Arko. Even though I had heard some good things about it, I stuck it up in my cabinet and forgot about it, and went back to using my Bigelow.

About two months ago I happened to reach for the Bigelow tube and realized it was empty. Suddenly I remembered the stick of Arko that had been sitting in my cabinet for the last year(!) or so, and decided to give it a try while I was waiting for more of something else to show up. I like to use a scuttle, and the idea of just "drawing on my face" didn't really appeal to me too much, but hey, any port in a storm, right?

So I got my face moist with warm water and I basically started "drawing" on it with the Arko stick. The smell is ok, it's just not TOBS or anything like that. I wet my brush down and started whipping up my neck with it and was amazed at how quickly it turned into a nice lather. It took all of 15 seconds. I had a great shave.

The really crazy part is that the amount of soap that it took for my shave was essentially too small to notice! Let's just say I got used to this stuff really, REALLY fast, and it's now my go-to shave, at least for the time being. So here we are, at least two months later, and I still have well over a third of the stick left!

Highly recommended.

I'll say this also: some of these reviews mention the lack of good foam with this product. I've found that the foam is definitely different with the more utilitarian products, its more "soapy" and less "creamy." That being said though, this stuff produces more than enough for me, but that's me. I also know that water hardness makes a huge difference in the foam quality, you might want to try it again, but use some distilled water... the difference can be massive.


I bought this to replace a Norelco 5885 XL after the battery stopped taking a charge. I had the 5885 repaired at a Philips authorized place, but it still didn't take much of a charge, so I went back again and, in the end, still didn't have a razor that I could use for more than a few days. I finally decided to give up and get this. I paid about $40 for it (the price has since gone up) and the repair was $30, so I figured this was a faster way to get something that worked.

In general, this is a very nice shaver. It's super-quiet, noticeably quieter than the 5885. It shaves a tad closer and needs less pressure to do so, and it seems to take a few less passes over the same area to get a close shave. The trimmer is just okay -- exactly like the old one. It won't cut you, but it won't easily make a clean edge for your sideburns, either. It's nice to be able to rinse out the head under running water.

There are a couple of caveats, though. The design of the head is slightly different and it doesn't move as smoothly over my skin. For me, this is a noticeable and moderately significant disadvantage. The old one felt better. It took a bit more effort to get a close shave, but I enjoyed the process more.

There's no battery meter. The old one told me how much of a charge I had. It wasn't all that accurate, but it let you know if you needed to charge the thing before going on a trip. But the battery lasts a long time -- I've had it for three weeks and I'm still on the first charge (I don't necessarily shave every day, though).

I never cut myself with the 5885. With this one, I've had two nicks in the first three weeks. Using less pressure may help.

I bought this over the more expensive Norelcos because I didn't want to carry a charging base on trips -- I just wanted a cord. I would have paid more, but Phillips just doesn't make the shaver that I want, which would be similar to the old one -- no base, but with a charge meter. In general, Phillips makes way too many models and it's awfully confusing trying to sort out the differences.

Overall, I'm happy, but replacing my old one, for a dead battery, was way too much hassle and the result is a shaver that isn't quite as nice as the one it replaced.

A note for those of you who've never used one of these: you'll get a close shave, but a blade will always be closer.


YES.  I am 26, with dry, sensitive skin.  Taking birth control for more than 5 years has left me with hyper-pigmentation and uneven skin tone.  I purchased this cream after recently quitting smoking as part of my "taking care of myself" routine... and I couldn't be happier.  I use this stuff AM & PM, and have found it to be extraordinarily well-tolerated.  I used to exfoliate my face with St. Ives (I know.) every morning.  If I didn't, I would end up with nasty flakes, no matter how much moisturizer I used.  My skin would feel like an oil slick, but still dry underneath, and this would lead to breakouts.  I have been using this cream as an exfoliant in conjunction with filtered jojoba oil, and the results have been just really delightful.  Even, bright skin tone (noticeable results after a week, although skin feels better after the first use), minimized pores, and an all-over glow that is SO EXCITING!  Don't be afraid of the tingle/itchiness for the first few days; it subsided after a half hour or so and did NOT lead to breakouts.

I bought mine at Ulta for around $15.00.

I really recommend this cream, and am planning on purchasing another jar.

EDIT (still using 3 months later):

I wish this came in a pump container.  ONLY complaint.

This is a fantastic, affordable alpha hydroxy cream.  It has a reasonable percentage of glycolic acid to use as a nightly exfoliating product.  It's gentle, doesn't break me out, and provides consistent improvement.

If you want something heavier, I would recommend Skin Laboratory's 35% glycolic peel.  This Alpha Hydrox cream will NOT give you the dramatic results a peel with a higher percentage will.  It WILL, however, maintain the results from said peels and will refine your skin.  I really recommend this cream as an alternative to manual exfoliation.  It also works as a spot treatment.

Lastly, make sure you use sunblock religiously, as with any alpha hydroxy.  This is really important.  Not only will your hard work be canceled out, you will see OPPOSITE results (i.e. dark spots will become darker, etc.).  This is why I recommend using this cream at night.

A++ HG material.


This is a duplicate review of the one I left on the Red Hot Chili color...

I was looking to add a little fun and flair to my style so I bought 3 of the red (Red Hot Chili) and 3 of the purple.  For $10 I got a whole lot of fun.  They go in super easy and come out super easy.  There are a ton of how-to videos on YouTube if you need it.

I was able to use light heat to straighten out the kinks from the packaging.  One piece got a little damaged because I used a little too much heat.  My fault - I know better.  They are not human hair.  If these were human-hair extensions they would have cost ~$20 each - and they wouldn't have as much color.  You don't get the option to curl them, and they won't last as long; but if you don't wear the same ones every day they should last you a bit.  Yes, a hair or 2 will fall out here and there.  I probably lose 30 strands of my own hair a day so sure...why not?  They are $1.50 for crying out loud.

If you want bright, punky colors, you pretty much need to go synthetic.  With synthetic you know it's going to look like barbie doll hair.  It's just the way it is.  I used two pieces on one side of my head and one in the other, and it blended in well enough that my husband and a friend both thought I had dyed my hair.  If it was a whole wig of hair it would be more noticeable.  But a little piece here and there looks great.

Definitely by the end of the day the clips started to make my scalp a little sore, hence the 4 stars vs. 5.  I wouldn't dream of wearing them for more than a day, or sleeping in them <shudder>.  They go in and out so easy, who cares?  Just remember to be very careful brushing your hair or even running your fingers through it.  When you tug on the extension your whole head goes with it.  ouch!

Yes, they're long...just cut them.  I'm going to order more and make different lengths for fun styles.  I'm also getting more colors.  What a truly inexpensive way to change your look up, and with no damage to your hair whatsoever

Mine shipped from overseas so expect a bit of lead time on the shipment.  At this price, whatever!


This product is amazing! I'm truly in awe! I wish I'd taken some photos of my radiation burns just 6 hours ago vs what they look like now, as i write this. This needs to be made easily available at EVERY radiation clinic everywhere.
I'm receiving high dose radiation to my head for a glioblastoma diagnosis. I walked in to the clinic today, defeated and ready to beg for any kind of break they could offer. My radiation site was blistered, oozing, itchy, and so inflamed it affected my parotid and pituitary glands to the point it hurt to move my jaw and neck. Regardless, i proceeded with radiation, knowing this cream was in my mailbox at home waiting for me. I applied it as soon as i got home and opened my package, and felt some immediate relief.
I took a nap, and upon waking, noticed the symptoms I listed above had nearly gone.  With ONE application, there is no more oozing, the swelling is hardly visible, the itching is minimal and bearable, and i can once again move my neck and jaw without pain (although the glands are still swollen, there is marked improvement).
The product came with some nice informative guidelines.  A little bit really does go a long way.  I will be taking this with me tomorrow when I see my radiation oncologist to get his final approval to use even before my treatments. I think this product should be shelved and sold at every radiation clinic across the world. It really is THAT great! I will update after speaking to the Dr. Please, if you or a loved one are experiencing any type of symptom like I've described, don't hesitate to take the plunge on this! It's effects have been remarkable for me.
Sidenote: I had previously tried essential oils of frankincense, lavender, chamomile and tea tree (and will continue for their therapeutic benefits to the tumor and myself)  these oils caused no pain upon application, and did provide some relief, but nothing compared to this.  I also tried 100% Aloe Vera gel given to me by my Dr, which caused an intense stinging sensation upon application to the blisters. The Camwell cream caused NO pain like the aloe gel did... it was immediately soothing instead. There was no notable odor, and it blended into the skin well, and was hardly visible (although i would still recommend it if it smelled like skunk and painted me pea-green!)


This product is amazing! I'm truly in awe! I wish I'd taken some photos of my radiation burns just 6 hours ago vs what they look like now, as i write this. This needs to be made easily available at EVERY radiation clinic everywhere.
I'm receiving high dose radiation to my head for a glioblastoma diagnosis. I walked in to the clinic today, defeated and ready to beg for any kind of break they could offer. My radiation site was blistered, oozing, itchy, and so inflamed it affected my parotid and pituitary glands to the point it hurt to move my jaw and neck. Regardless, i proceeded with radiation, knowing this cream was in my mailbox at home waiting for me. I applied it as soon as i got home and opened my package, and felt some immediate relief.
I took a nap, and upon waking, noticed the symptoms I listed above had nearly gone.  With ONE application, there is no more oozing, the swelling is hardly visible, the itching is minimal and bearable, and i can once again move my neck and jaw without pain (although the glands are still swollen, there is marked improvement).
The product came with some nice informative guidelines.  A little bit really does go a long way.  I will be taking this with me tomorrow when I see my radiation oncologist to get his final approval to use even before my treatments. I think this product should be shelved and sold at every radiation clinic across the world. It really is THAT great! I will update after speaking to the Dr. Please, if you or a loved one are experiencing any type of symptom like I've described, don't hesitate to take the plunge on this! It's effects have been remarkable for me.
Sidenote: I had previously tried essential oils of frankincense, lavender, chamomile and tea tree (and will continue for their therapeutic benefits to the tumor and myself)  these oils caused to pain upon application,  and did provide some relief, but nothing compared to this.  I also tried 100% Aloe Vera gel given to me by my Dr, which caused an intense stinging sensation upon application to the open blisters. The Camwell cream caused NO pain like the allow did... it was immediately soothing instead. There was no notable odor, and it blended into the skin well, and was hardly visible (although i would still recommend it if it smelled like skunk and painted me pea-green!)


I've tried a few other serums from Amazon. Some of them were WAY too thick and felt goopy! It is not too thick to wear under makeup so I can use it any time!

If you haven't tried this brand, you absolutely need to.
I am very hesitant about new products that aren't backed by a huge, well known name, so I often experiment for a few days on inconspicuous spots first. I didn't see any bad reactions to this serum over the course of a few days, so I figured it'd be okay to apply all over my face.

Let me explain the product itself in a bit more detail:
It came in a very large bottle and I honestly think that I'll never run out of it! You literally only need a few drops because it is easily spreadable. A little goes a long way. I've started using this on my legs and arms because I'm not afraid of hoarding it!

The texture of the gel is amazing to say the least. The serum itself is super silky. The best part is that it gives your skin the same silky feel.

My experience:
For years, I've had the worst dark blue/purple circles under my eyes. It wasn't due to a lack of sleep, and many people told me it was due to a lack of hydration or iron. I started taking iron supplements for months but it didn't help. I pretty much gave up on it and was only able to cover them with concealer. Then I started using this serum and was surprised that a few days later, the circles were starting to lighten up. It wasn't very prominent at first, but I could definitely see the difference.

Then I started using this serum in the AM and the PM, and I was sincerely amazed by what I started to see. I actually had minimal dark circles under my eyes. They aren't completely gone, but I would say they improved by about 80%. I'm just hoping that the continued use of this product will further advance the results.

The texture of my skin has also changed. It's become softer than ever, and I always look refreshed, even after a long day. I use other products that give my face a natural glow to it, but since using this product, I have noticed an increase in the amount of glowing. It really helps with makeup application the next morning! It goes on smooth and evenly.

I'm sure I will be a repeat customer until I come across the next best thing.

If you haven't tried this, just keep in mind that everyone's skin is different and will react different to new products. It's not necessarily that the product is bad if you have a reaction, you may just be allergic. I urge anyone to test small areas before applying all over.

I have received this product for free in exchange for my honest review. These opinions are my own experience with this product and would not change if I were to pay full price for the item


This stuff is magic! I have really dry, peely lips and I never wear lipstick/gloss/etc. because it always ends up looking bad. Despite my hardcore chapstick obsession (I have a drawer full of various chapsticks in my desk) I thought maybe some higher-end lip moisturizer might do the trick for me. I invested in a good lip scrub and purchased the Nuxe Rev de Miel and the Bite Beauty agave lip mask after hearing rave reviews on both (as an aside: I think the "big gun" ingredient in the agave lip mask is lanolin, which should be fairly easy to find, but for some reason I can never track down lanolin products to use on my lips). While both were nice, neither rocked my world, and so my hunt began again. I happened to stumble across [...] and her review of the laneige lip mask, which I have been curious about but have yet to bite the bullet on the $20+ price tag, and this pure smile snail lip treatment. After reading her RAVE review, I was desperate to get my hands on some, although it was a little hard to track down, but I found it for a good price here on Amazon and decided to go for it (plus free shipping, who can argue with that?!). Boy am I glad I did! This stuff is AMAZING! First, I've never really had any lip products quite like this before. There is a fruity scent underscored by a minty scent and flavor, both of which are mild and pleasant. The texture is very thick and sticky, far more than anything I have ever used before, but it doesn't bother me as I put it on then go to bed. If you rub it into your lips vigorously it will be "pushed" out to the edges of your lips and sort of gather in the corners and along the edges of your mouth, and sometimes if I do this I have to spread it around again to make sure it's really coating my lips. It feels like a protective film, and once it has absorbed in (takes awhile since it is so thick and sticky) your lips are UNBELIEVABLY soft. Like nothing I've ever experienced before! I love this stuff! I hope they never stop making it or I might be completely heartbroken.

Just one observation, I did develop a blemish on my lip line of my bottom lip a few days after I started using this, but I'm not sure if it is related. That does happen to me on occasion, and it could just be a coincidence, but worth mentioning.


Really nice brushes. They're all soft tipped but firm. I have not found one hair shed.  These arrived super quick and in great condition from packaging being done right! I have a makeup brush obsession so when I seen these gorgeous brushes, I couldn't turn them away! They are just as great as I hoped for as well. They withheld their first cleaning without any shedding of the hairs and they dried super quick. The bristles are super soft, yet can withstand both liquids and powders without any signs of losing shape or bristles. Each brush comes individually wrapped in a cellophane bag. When opened there was an overwhelming solvent smell. It was is if the handles had been finished and put directly in the bag before they were dry. But the handles are dry. In fact the finish is very nice and smooth. The smell coming of just one is enough to give me a headache. I had to wash these with dish soap and olive oil right away, the smell was very off-putting.  The ferule is professionally glued to the handle and bristles, so they will never fall apart like others.  I received these at a discount to test and review, and these may easily become some of my main brushes.

Bristles are synthetic but they are so soft that feels a lot like natural, also they are very dense and the benefit of using these very dense synthetic brushes is they are perfect for either powder, cream or liquid products, it's very hard to get them stained as long as you take good care of them.

These brushes are really well made. The handles have a great weight to them and are very sturdy. The bristles are well attached and do not come loose at all. I have already cleaned them once and they hold up perfectly. The bristles are SO soft, which is awesome because the brushes do not irritate my skin at all. Having soft bristles is especially important for applying make up to the delicate skin around the eyes. Another thing I really like about this pack is the variety of brushes that you get. They are different not only in size but also in shape of the bristles. It is important to use the correct brush for the application you are doing and this pack makes that easy.  I actually washed them again a couple more times and let them dry out and that pretty much got rid of the smell. These are now my main foundation, contouring, blush and eye shadow brushes. They work very well and I have no complaints.


I have been like a child waiting on these 2 20" sets of extensions!! Honestly the reviews sold me! Love them they're so nice I literally just got them 4/5  hrs so I've been putting them in loving them match my color 1b 2 sets I follow instructions what to do/not do! The salon over bleached my hair now it's every layer length went from about 16" of hair to my shoulders. My hair fell out in clumps now it just breaks so I searched for nice affordable ones w reviews.  These fit my budget.  Unfortunately in this little time,  I've mind you very carefully put them in place them I will say they out of pack are everything.  I love how heavy duty the wefts are how nice the hair length but they haven't stopped shedding still,  one weft broke like the gold little piece, the corners on a few stick upward like poking out and I used the under the heat reccomend low low and it made this big clump like matted feeling.  They was tad too shiny so I just ran the hair tool for not even a second across to get them kind of more normal look just not so shiny and the texture is not smooth as it just was. I'm soooo disappointed because these are actually so nice quality is amazingly thick!! Which I loved because I have thick Mexican hair.  Regardless the great reviews and videos,  I love them but now I'm just like great this is my luck.  Other than that they're great Ibrecommend them.  I just wish mine was still as they was several hours ago, Pretty and perfect. UPDATE... THEY'RE ALL BREAKING OFF!!! NOT COOL! IT'S DAY 3!!<br />UPDATE 2.... I RECIEVED REPLACEMENT FREE, MY PURCHASE OF 2 SETS 1B THEY LOOK FEEL AMAZING I WILL NOT PUT ANY HEAT ON THEM AND HOPING THEY'RE AS AMAZING AS ID LIKE THEM TO BE. MAINLY I AM HOPING THE WEFTS DON'T FALL OFF IF THEY DON'T THEN THESE ARE PERFECTO! THANK YOU FOR WORKING WITH ME AND THAT WAS THE QUICKEST SHIPPING EVER! THEY UNDERSTOOD AND HELPED ME WITH 2 NEW SETS. I DIDN'T WANT MY MONEY BACK I JUST WANTED NICE EXTENSIONS SO I'M GOING TO GO AHEAD AND SAY THEY'RE GREAT!


I have previously used two Sonicare models, the Advance and the Elite, and while they worked fine they were both frustratingly hard to keep clean so I ended up buying a Braun Oral-B Sonic Complete S-200 kit at Target. I paid around $60 for it. I've had it for almost 3 years I think and can't say enough good things about the product. Its performance is similarly as good  as the Sonicare models but it has them beat by far both in cost and ease of keeping clean. The design is so much better in that the small brushhead  stalk easily removes/pops out from the body for easy rinsing and storage if need be, and the body can be gently rinsed under the tap and wiped down- it seems to be pretty well sealed and I've been rinsing it off every day for almost 3 years. Compare this to the Sonicare. Those models combine the brushhead and a plastic cap that screws into the handle/body and both brushhead and body aren't sealed well at all from water and gunk getting into crevices and such. Sure you can replace the heads every 3 months or so but in the meanwhile when (not if)  gunk and moisture finds its way into the many hard to get at places in the unit (it's not designed to be taken apart) eventually mildew and rot starts building up inside. Yuck.

When I first bought the Sonic I emailed Braun asking if it was sealed from moisture (it sure appeared to be) because the manual recommended rinsing the brushhead but just wiping clean the handle/body. There appeared to be an o-ring at the top of the body where the small metal rod that the brushhead attaches to comes out of, and Braun support told me the unit was water-sealed. I just lightly rinse the top end of the body/handle and wipe the entire unit dry after each use. I certainly wouldn't take a chance and ever submerge the brush/body/motor unit under water but like I said I've been using the brush for a few years and it still works great.

The kit I bought at Target included a nice storage tower/charger base for 3 brushheads, and my model doesn't include the massage feature (big deal). Apparently others have said that now the storage tower isn't included with  models other than the more expensive S-320. Anyway, the S-200 is a great value and performer and don't let a lack of a storage tower be a deal breaker. I've been extremely happy with this product. One reviewer mentioned it was built in Germany in case that would be an issue I guess- which had me scratching my head, who cares. If anything it's nice to see a product available from somewhere else besides China.


I’m really glad I gave this one a second chance.  I bought it, used it twice, decided I didn’t like the way it coated my face, and shoved it into a corner for about a month.
On a whim, I tried it again one day after a shower.  What I noticed is that the light coating it provides made my moisturizer glide on like silk.  As the day goes on, my face stays looking hydrated.  So, I’ve been using it ever since for about two months.  Now I feel like my routine would be incomplete without it.

You could, if you have oilier skin, use this as your only moisturizer in a pinch.  I like that it primes my face so beautifully, even though I don’t wear makeup.  It makes the moisturizer glide and settle nicely.

I *think* it also creates a sort of plump look to the skin. I am not sure that lessens scars or deals with discoloration yet.  I do know, however, that it makes my skin look dewy and refreshed.

I’ve experienced no irritable or breakouts.  My skin is hyper-sensitive, it reacts to fragrances even before they touch my skin.  Sometimes it burns slightly upon application, but it does not irritate or damage the skin in any way.

It creates a very, very light coating on the face.  But I have applied topical acne medication in spots over it and it didn’t prevent the treatment from penetrating.  It plays well with niacinamide, which is in my la Roche Posay moisturizer, BP, and BHAs.

I wrote elta asking if I could apply it before applying my retinoid at night.  They said they don’t know and told me to consult my derm.  Therefore, I only use it in daytime, after my morning cleansing.  I would like to try it as a buffer to my Tazorac at night, but until my derm says it’s okay, I won’t.

I think toners are absolutely necessary when you live in a hard water area like I do.  But it has taken me years to find one that doesn’t break me out.  Prior to this, I used rose water occasionally or no toner at all.  I’m actually terrified elta will stop making this.  Above all, its main benefit is that it removes residue from hard water and facial cleanser and restores the ph balance.  That is all you should expect of a toner.  But the added benefits listed above make this a keeper.


as far as electric toothbrushes go, this is a good deal.  don't bother with those really cheap ones they have now (like the spinbrush, etc.)

i tried a friend's new sonicare (the kind that squeezes out crest liquid toothpaste through the brush) and i liked it better.  it just seemed faster to me and possibly a better clean, though i didn't care for the liquid toothpaste thing.  so i got this one to save money.

the good - it's simple.  put the toothpaste on and go.  only 2 settings - regular and sensitive.  you shouldn't need sensitive unless you're brushing your tongue.  the charger is simple and perfect.  the brushes change color to indicate use.  when the color is halfway gone, you buy new brushes.  simple and perfect.  i hate stupid gimmicks!  which brings me to..

bad - i hate the stupid quadrant timer.  i've been brushing since i was a child, you think i need my toothbrush telling me how long to brush?????  there's no "off" button to turn this feature off.  so every 30 seconds the toothbrush stops working for a second and vibrates.  useless and annoying to me.  then after 2 minutes it vibrates 4 times to tell me to stop brushing, because i'm too stupid to make my own decisions.  look, if i want to brush for 2 1/2 or 3 minutes, is that a crime??  leave me alone, toothbrush!  i know when i'm done!

good - cleans pretty well, though not as good as the radius toothbrush (this is an angled brush with a huge head and a lot of bristles).  the head can reach around to those "hard to reach" places.  it does not require much pressure to brush.  it doesn't require using a lot of toothpaste.

bad - the head is too small, therefore it takes longer to brush than i care for.

summary - 3 stars.  i prefer it to a normal-sized manual brush but not the radius toothbrush.  just because something is electric doesn't make it better, just like electric razors are not necessarily any better, and often much worse, than a manual razor.  the radius is a whole new world of brushing - it feels weird at first but you get used to it.  it's fast and highly effective.  just my opinion, i say go for a sonicare if you want an electric and can afford one, but if you want an electric and are looking to save money, this is a reliable product.


The reason for ordering:
I ordered this bracket because I hate going out for a walk at night and not seeing if I'm going to walk off into the canal because I can't see out of my foggy glasses.

The test:
I tried it out tonight...and it sort of worked. I taped it to my cloth mask using gaffen tape (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GZE3UJ8/) which worked fine. My glasses did not fog when I exhaled. Flipping the mask upside down so the nose bridge part is at my chin would lead to foggy glasses. HOWEVER, the mask had to be in the right position, or else my glasses would fog. I want a mask that I can just put on and forget about it and it works properly. After the walk, I took off the bracket and hand washed it - because I noticed there was some condensation on it.

On my second day trying it out, I wore a mask with ties on the back (not the elastic bands that most throw away masks ues), so it normally has a tighter fit without the bracket. With the bracket, the seal was mostly maintained - there were little gaps again by my alae, though I could tape it closed or I might be able to manipulate the mask to be able to close the gaps. It definitely improved my breathing - because I'm using a microfiber cloth that is tight against my face, it's extremely hard to breathe out of. With this bracket, I was able to breathe. There was still a little bit of fog, but I was able to walk the whole walk without feeling like suffocating. So I raised my rating by one star. It was still damp from the moisture from my breathing and kinda gross when taking off the mask at the end of my mask - if you're wearing your mask ALL day...you would definitely need to have some material to wedge the bracket between to prevent moisture build-up.

Things to consider:
This might have better results if you aren't constantly taking on-and-off your mask as I do when I'm drinking out of my mug or no one is around. Another point to consider is the nose bridge. I have a flatter nose. For me, there are gaps on the sides of my nose (or alae). ALSO, this bracket does not form a perfect seal around your mouth if that is what you were hoping for. I am able to talk with the bracket on and open my mouth completely without dislodging the mask.


Having spent 16 hours traveling in one day and walking my 10,000 steps on hard airport floors, I unboxed this foot spa with real anticipation - my feet were killing me. The instructions were minimal but it's not difficult to figure out, so I had it ready to go in a couple of minutes. Short review: my feet felt better after using this, but the gimmicks get in the way.

Pros:
1. Carry handle works well. It's relatively easy to carry this to and from the sink when full, provided you're okay with the weight.
2. Decent vibration. This is the best part for me, and really the only thing that makes this spa different from a bucket of water.
3. Attachments have a handy storage spot so you don't lose them. That said, I don't care if I lose them because they're useless.

Cons:
1. Useless pedicure attachments. You can't really do anything with the attachments without splashing water everywhere because the sides of the spa are so low. They're also too small to be much use, even if you manage not to splash.
2. Doesn't keep water warm. I really have no idea what they mean by "Thanks to the integrated water heater, the temperature can be maintained or adjusted based on preference" since it doesn't seem to keep the water warm, and you sure can't adjust it any way that I could find.
3. Terrible, pointy rollers. I love foot rollers, but these have tiny, pointy ends that just hurt to use. They're removable, but that just makes them another useless feature.
4. Questionable "soothing red light." It's a light. It's red. There's also no way to turn it off if you'd rather not use it.
5. Loud. It's impossible to watch TV while using this without turning the sound way, way up. If you use it while reading or doing anything else, the motor will drown out most everything - by maybe that's a plus for some people.
6. Other overstated features. The draining outlet isn't an outlet; you just pour the water out the top. "Bubble massage" is just some bubbles in the water. The "cord winder" is just a channel to store the cord underneath. Etc. etc. etc.
7. No info on whether it can be used with bath products, like bubble bath, oils, etc. The product description here does say something about adding bath salts, but it's nowhere in the instructions. Cleaning instructions are to just use vinegar (?), so there's no indication how oils or other products might affect the bath over time.

Overall, my feet did appreciate being soaked in warm water and getting some vibration in the process. But as for all the dubious bells and whistles this spa promises - keep looking.


So far with only using this product twice today, my skin feels so soft. My arms are amazing. The one thing that I am so impressed about is how it does not leave residue on your skin.
****Day Two Update****

So far I am very pleased with this Argan oil. Last night I did do the scalp relaxing, with this product. To be honest it was very nice. I have continued to use it on my skin as well. I used it this morning and this afternoon. So far my skin is so nice and soft. I had to discontinue use on my face. The only reason I had to stop using it on my face is because my face is extremely sensitive and I have to be careful. The product still soaks into the skin rapidly and there is no residue left. I was able to put it on this morning with my perfume with no problems, when it comes to mixing the products and smells. So far and its only days two, I would recommend this product to you. It is a very nice treatment for your skin. I really have noticed great results on my legs and arms.

****Day Three Update****

So it is now day three. The results are still amazing. I have been using this product on my body and hair as well. My skin on my legs are not as dry as what they normally are. In the summer it seems that my legs tend to dry out rather quickly. With this product they are silky smooth. I have also been using on my arms and stomach. I have had the same results with these area’s as well. The product, even though I have been using it for three days now, still is soaking into the skin nicely. I did discontinue use on my face due to my over sensitivity to some products, I wish it were not so. I can only imagine the results one would have on their face. My hair is silky smooth as well! So far excellent results, and I am starting to really get addicted to this argan oil!

****Day Four Update****

Here we are already at day four. So far this product does everything that it states. My skin and hair are so very soft. Like I said before, I had to discontinue use on my face and I could only imagine what my face would feel like. This product has really made my legs so very soft and they don’t seem to be as dry any more. I think  that I am going to end my review today, because I feel like I am saying the same things over and over.

In conclusion, I would recommend this product, it is amazing! A must try


I have loved using false eyelashes, and now the individual lash is very popular and looks beautiful when well done, but upkeep is too expensive to include in one’s daily ablutions, because nothing is done to help keep the natural lash root attached. Therefore the lash extensions will fall off with the natural lashes  that they are glued to.  Maintenance of lash extensions can get expensive.

The idea of applying a growth serum-like material on the base of the target lashes  seems to be the best way to go if the method actually works. I looked at many products and reviews and I chose this one to try because the price was reasonable and many of its reviews were positive.

I find that the brush to apply this serum is very, very thin, it takes a bit of practice to draw that “eyeline” of the serum  in such a way to get the product only where it  needs to go and not have it drip (has high viscosity) or end up on your upper eyelid from blinking (I have hooded eyelids).  I am applying this on a clean dry base of lashes at bedtime. I’m a little more than a week into the application and as soon as I can see some  significant  lash length growth I will report back.

At this point I’m at the stage where I’m beginning to think I see some change; but I’m looking for  significant change  which would actually be from this method and not just staying off of the false eyelashes for a while,  which could generate lashes that are filling back in.  Lash enhancement  using a growth serum this way that we’re talking about here is additionally the increase of the actual length of the lashes.  This means a healthier lash root that  stays in its root base (follicle) long enough to grow long naturally. Having long eyelashes could be very pretty even without mascara.

UPDATE:
A lot has happened since I wrote this originally, but I thought I’d update this anyway. I found that the serum did increase the growth of my eyebrows and some what the eyelashes, i’d say 3 to 4 weeks of using it and then I dropped it for quite a while and just began it again a couple-three months ago. The results are not as dramatic as I had hoped but that may be genetics in that my eyebrows and lashes are natively thin anyway. I am OK with these results because I have at least shape definition for my eyebrows and enough lashes to put mascara on, which is an improvement.


I've been using Norelco razors my entire adult life, and they've never been perfect.  Prior to the 9160XL, I owned a relatively modern design, a 3-head 4865XL stamped with logos like "lift and cut" and "micro action."  I was grousing to myself about the random hairs my old razor left, which occassionaly prompted a "you missed a spot" comment from my wife.  Typically in the corners of my jawline, but now and then I'd notice that some hairs on the easier to shave areas, like my cheeks.  Neck hairs of course were always a problem.  I purchased the 9160XL in the hopes that the 3 concentric cutting rings on each head would fix that problem.

My initial reaction to using the 9160XL was a bit underwhelming.  It seemed there were still hairs that I had to run over multiple times at different angles, trying to find the magic gesture that would lift it up enough to cut it.  True, it was much quieter, and my skin did smoother than before, indicating a closer shave, but I thought perhaps that was my imagination.

In truth, it does shove significantly closer than my old razor.  One recent evening, my wife asked me if I'd just shaved.  It was at least 12 hours after I'd shaved, and my skin felt roughly as smooth as it did immediately after shaving with my old razor.  I do have bristle that's evident to the touch the next day, but it's not visible like it was after 24 hours as it was before.

Being able to clean the razor under the tap is a big advantage too.  Electric razors generate tiny little hairs that behave like a fine powder, and which stubbornly stick to surfaces inside the razor through any amount of dry cleaning.  Running the heads under water is much more effective, and much easier.

There are some other minor improvements, like the fact it's quiet, and the battery charge lasts 4 times as long, at a guess.  Neither of those is terribly important to me.

It's not a magic wand, though, which is why it doesn't get a prefect score from me.  As I said, some areas still require multiple passes, and bristle on the neck is never perfect.  But it's still a step up from what I was using before, so I don't regret spending the money.

 - Gus


I wish I'd taken pictures.  As soon as I put this on my hair, I could see the difference between this and other products.  I have colored my brown VERY fine, VERY thick split-personality hair (curly under, straight on top) for years ranging from a bright burgundy red to black, to various browns.  This last time, I had used a bleaching prep product to add a few vibrant blue streaks.  But all I got was black that won't go away.

SMELL

I've tried bleach and non-bleach products. Those smelled terrible.  This didn't have much smell in comparison.  It definitely didn't smell like the other reviews.

COMPARISON TO OTHER PRODUCTS

The other products I tried destroyed my hair leaving it crunchy and damaged.  They also only managed to lighten the color from the crown and left the near black almost exactly as I started.  (Beware of the competitor non-bleach product that says it only takes 20 minutes.  The box doesn't say you have to rinse it a MINIMUM of 20 minutes.  That one also required a recolor, which stabilized the hair.  I think my hair would have snapped off had I not recolored it.)

COST EFFECTIVE

My hair is so thick, I had to use 2 boxes of other products just to get coverage.  This product went on so easy, my hair sucked it in and softened as it went on.  I only used 2/3 of the solutions in this product.  I'm impressed that I didn't need it all.  (Hairdressers always charged more to color my hair because it's so thick.)

PROCEDURE/OUTCOME

I left it on for probably 40 minutes, used a cap, but didn't heat.  The top lightened to my natural light brown color (I forgot what that looked like!) and the black is now a rich brown, not even really a two-tone, which I've had since my experiment.  But, it still needs another treatment to get it the rest of the way.  My hair has blond overtones now, not brassy at all.

BONUS!

My hair is really, really soft.  I would do this as a conditioning treatment!  I am ordering a second batch to retreat since what I have left isn't enough.  Next time, I will heat my hair slightly to see if it will take it the rest of the way.  Anything left over will be used for a future treatment to condition my hair.  (I live next to the ocean and the salt and wind has been really hard on my hair so I'm very happy to find something to help.)


I got these quickly and they are great...yes they are only slightly , almost imperceivably, thinner than the Konad plates, maybe it's not so much the thickness as the type of stainess steel they use..Konad's seem to be slightly more rigid, less apt to bend or dent the plate, but both brands of plates should be cared for and used gently, it can happen to either brand. Maybe they have improved their processess but I didn't find the edges overly sharp or ragged, after all they are a thin piece of metal like the top of an aluminum can and it's true, it's possible, you could cut yourself on the plates but it's not a toy and it's more like a craft or makeup item and not intended for kids to handle carelessly. You wouldn't want a toddler getting into glue or nail polish remover type of products either.
As far as transferring the images goes I have only experimented a bit so far but had good luck. Just like the Konad plates there is a bit of practice and skill involved in applying the right motion and pressure to both the scraped imaged on the plate, to pick it up, and rolling it on your nail to transfer it to your nail nicely. Smearing of highly detailed images or skips in the image happens when not enough, or too much pressure is applied in both the plate and the nail stamping operations. Yes, work quickly for best results, yes, try different polishes, some work much better than others.
As far as using the Bundlemonster plates their aforementioned, perhaps lesser quality, stainless steel makes them slightly more flexible. I found you couldn't get a clean scrape when the plate was set on top of a mere double paper towel thickness on a table surface. The image would be smeary because you didn't get all the excess polish off the image due to a very slight flex in the plate on the slightly poofy paper towels (this would be a huge problem on a regular cloth towel) and the plate . Maybe the plate holder would help but I found holding the plate down flat with your other hand while making the scrape does the trick. Also using an old cutting board or some kind of more solid surface would keep the plate absolutely flat for the scrape. Also the metal scaper, doesn't flex at all so it doesn't follow the slight flexing of the plate when you scrape. Try using a credit card or one of those really thin plastic rewards card from a store that will flex into the image as you scrape it. These slight adjustments to use the Bundlemonster plates, even though they are a bit lesser quality than the Konad, will transfer the more detailed images without smearing.


Ok fellow Amazonians, I have been on a search for over 2 years for the perfect shampoo and conditioner.  I used to use Pureology, but then, a few years back, they started messing with their formulaes.  I was definitely not happy as the new stuff left my hair lifeless or at worst created a snarled mess.  My search brought me through over a dozen misc brands as well as the more well known such as Chi and Phyto, but nothing provided any stellar results.  My hair would also somehow get used to a new shampoo and stop looking decent.  No idea why, maybe it got bored.
  Anyway, I am 50 years old, colored my hair forever, and have fine, thinnish hair.  I found this brand on a random search and decided to give it a try.
 I started off with their Lemon Scented set and OMG give that a try too. I had such incredible results, as in like nothing I have EVER tried.  Within a few weeks of use I noticed new hair growth at my temples!  That and my hair had a new body like it has NEVER had.  A few weeks more and I noticed I now had to really work the shampoo down to my scalp BECAUSE there was so much new hair growth at the crown of my head.  I gave a set to my daughter who has always had these very thin areas at her temples and she too has new hair growth that is VERY apparent.  She would not wear her hair up because of those patches, but now, you can easily see all the new hair.  This stuff is amazing.

 Now, you get a jar that is gritty with the salt and very thick.  This seems to confuse some people, but PLEASE, just dip a finger in, swirl it a bit, and scoop out what you need (You will figure out the right amount for you quickly enough)
 You put the gritty(salt) stuff onto your scalp and start working it in and VERY quickly you will have a thick and luxurious lather as the salt and minerals dissolve.  The scent is over the moon, enveloping you in a fresh zingy peppermint haze and the Peppermint creates the most incredible tingly sensation.
 Trust me, you are going to want to try these products.  The Lavender, while I love the scent, for me, it seems better suited to oily hair, but the Lemon set and Peppermint Rosemary are my favorites.
  Earth Chemistry will be the ONLY products touching my hair from now on.