I just purchased an 8-Bar Pack of this Australian Botanical Goats Milk Soya Bean Oil Soap for $18.00 here on Amazon from A Seller Called, Asset Liquidation Sales.  I expected allot better quality, moisturizing & clean rinsing Soap for my Face & Body with this Goat Milk Soap that is Made in Australia...  The turnout from me with the first use of this Soap for just Three Days was not appealing nor was it moisturizing to me in any way!  When I washed my Face with it in the Mornings & Evenings, it lathered up quite well. However when I rinsed it off, I could feel & right away noticed that it was not a clean rinsing Soap. It left a kind of sticky, oily residue feeling on my Face & Hands while rinsing it off.  Then about 30 to 45 Minutes after washing with this Soap, I really noticed the unwelcome & unwanted Soap Scum residue left over from this Soap on my Face & my Skin was no longer even one bit moisturized but instead, dry, Soap Scummy Residue feeling & was becoming very itchy because of this non clean rinsing Goat Milk Soap.  My hands were really & truly showing the left over Soap Scum Residue from this Soap as for they were turning very White scaly, dry Color about an Hour after use & cracking which they were not near this bad before using this Soap.

Therefore, in my opinion, this Soap is of not great quality, cleans Skin very poorly & does not rinse clean off of the Skin at all. Thus leaving behind a hidden but noticeably delayed Soap Scum Residue which from me does not earn this Soap no crazy rave 5-Stars like many others here have reviewed & given this Soap.  I won't buy this Soap again or even this brand of Soap & am simply donating the remaining unused 7-Bars to my local Salvation Army Thrift Store just to get rid of it out of my House & Hands.


I was using Manic Panic's Hot Hot Pink when I did a little research and discovered people saying that SFX Atomic Pink lasted longer than Manic Panic. I figured I had nothing to lose and took the leap into a new product.

For the first few months, it was very obvious that the color lasted longer than Manic Panic's did. Still, I stuck to my regular touch ups of every four weeks, just because I absolutely love the color straight from the bottle. It's so very bright. I never wanted to actually test how long the color lasted because I was scared my hair would look gross if the color washed out too much.

Well, I've not had the motivation lately to keep up with my intense hair regimen. The last time I touched up the color in my hair was September. It's been over 4 months. And let me tell you, my hair is still super bright. You can see in my pictures that there hasn't been a lot of fading. The picture in which my hair is fluffier was taken only a few hours after I put the color in my hair. The picture in which my roots are way too long was taken today.

I think that a big reason why my hair hasn't faded a lot is because I never shampoo it. That's right: no shampoo. The ONLY time that I shampoo my hair is when I'm about to touch up the color. After that, I only use conditioner. I don't even have any dye in my conditioner, which is what I did with Manic Panic.

So, yeah. SFX lasts forever.

One slight downside: it doesn't bleach out very well. I'll add another picture of when I wanted to do blue underneath the pink and had my stylist bleach that portion for me. You can see that my roots turned blond, but where my hair had already been dyed pink, it just basically faded it to a peachy kind of color. If anyone is wondering, the pink that didn't get bleached out didn't affect the blue dye when I put it in. I used SFX Velvet Blue. It actually turned out pretty cool. The blue lasted a really long time as well, although the roots did turn slightly green. Half of the blue portion did turn purple, but the rest just became a lighter blue.


La La Leaf Guayaquil Hemp Lotion feels cooling and calming to my dry, sensitive skin. It feels light, absorbs quickly and moisturizes my skin fairly well. This lotion leaves my hands and skin soft, silky and comfortable. I don’t feel my dry skin gets as much hydration as I get with my favorite premium body butters and creams, but those are heavier products so I don’t expect as much from a lotion.

When applied after my shower, I get about 8 hours of hydration. That’s pretty good, though not the 24 hours claimed on the site. I do have dry skin and find this lotion hydrates better than most lotions. I’ve occasionally found one that gives me longer lasting hydration, but it’s uncommon. Excipial keeps my dry skin comfortable and itch free more like 12 hours but has chemicals such as parabens, while Guayaquil Hemp Lotion emphasizes organic and natural ingredients (but does have Phenoxyethanol).

Guayaquil Hemp Lotion feels gentle and doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin at all. It doesn’t list chemical fragrance and is labeled fragrance free, which is a big plus as some fragrances trigger sensitivities for me. But it still may have fragrance. I smell a faint non offensive scent and don’t know if it’s from added “essential oil” (last ingredient) or just the natural scent of the natural ingredients.

Guayaquil Hemp Lotion has 250 mg of CBD (THC free), which is still being studied but “may” hydrate dry skin and help inflammation. The ingredients look good but this lotion does have moderately risky (per EWG) Phenoxyethanol in the top ten ingredients and drying alcohol in the bottom 5. I like this lotion a lot as it feels pleasing to my sensitive skin, hydrates my dry skin pretty well, is 84% organic and barely has a scent. 4.5 stars. Made in USA. Vegan.

Ingredients: Organic Aloe Leaf Juice, Organic Coconut Oil, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Emulsifying Wax, Witch Hazel Water, Vitamin E, Sunflower Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Organic Hemp Seed Oil, Rose Flower Water, CBD, Organic White Willow Bark Extract, Organic Rosemary Leaf Extract, Organic Neem Seed Oil, Organic Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Essential Oil


First off, I have to mention that I decided to write this review of my own free will, unlike some others, and I wasn't offered any sort of discount for my review. I absolutely love this bag and I have to share why...

It took many days of searching on Amazon to find the perfect toiletry bag (silly, I know), but I have to be particular about organization since I plan to use this product for 2 WEEKS in Europe (7 countries, 10 cities) in JUST A CARRY ON! Here's what I was looking for in the bag:
1. Compartments are clear and plastic. Many other travel cases offer mesh, which I hate, because I have found that tweezers, bobby pins, and other small things can poke through. These compartments keep everything in and I can see where everything is.
2. It hangs! European bathrooms tend to be tiny and lack counter space, so a bag that hangs and stays out of the way is a must.
3. Large compartments. I know I'm traveling with a carry on, but I NEED all of my makeup, skincare, meds, haircare items to come with me and they all need to fit in this bag. I don't plan to compromise my routine just because of TSA restrictions... I managed to fit all of that and have room to spare (the trick is to travel with sample packets and mini plastic jars/bottles).

The only cons for this product:
1. I wish I would have known that it had the "Zombie Disaster Kits" logo on the front... though, my boyfriend thinks it's funny, so I guess this isn't much of a con.
2. The travel bottles that come with seem nice, but they are just way to big. I prefer containers that are 1 oz. or less so that I can fit all of my items (these are 3.4 oz - the maximum TSA size). Also, I attempted to use one and it ended up leaking everywhere, so I don't plan on ever using these, unfortunately.

But, for the price I paid, the bag alone was definitely worth it. Highly recommended!


OK so I was somewhat sceptical of how well this product was going to work. I got home from work and opened it up. I took a before picture of my eye before cleaning and with my normal makeup. I then took a picture of my eyes with no makeup. The directions are super simple. and are listed in the box as well as on a paper provided. You can curl or brush your eyelashes as normal before applying. I try to brush them first to help separate the lashes and make for a more natural look. So, I took the first tube(aptly marked Step 1 and 3) and applied to my lashes. I then took the 2nd tube( also marked Step 2) and applied the dry fibers to my lashes. Then back to the 1st tube and apply again. Now according to the directions you can do this several times. I was so impressed after just one application I stopped. Seriously impressed! First, it doesn't LOOK fake. I hate clumped up lashes. Second, They feel weightless. I can't tell that I have mascara on.That in itself is amazing. It added length and color without making the lashes feel like I have anything on them at all.  I asked my husband to see if he noticed and got a "Wow! That's impressive" so yeah, definitely 2 thumbs up here.
I would recommend these to anyone who likes to lengthen and darken their lashes. I have used a variety of mascara- from store brand to Sephora and Ulta. THIS is about to replace my Sephora mascara.
My pictures are listed in the following order: (1) Original Makeup (2) Cleaned eye (3) Step 1 (4) Step 2 (5) Finished Product  6-8 are how the product arrived. I Love the box that it came in. They fit in there perfectly and there's a little gray bag too!
I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review[[ASIN:B01FEO69PG NEW 3D Mascara Fiber Lashes (FREE Brush) - 100% Natural & Waterproof Gel, Lengthening & Voluminous Plus (USA Seller), Original Old Formula, Not Younique Moodstruck Moonstruck Black Prime 2 in 1 Set]]


I’ve used these for 2 manicures now. I use plastic “press on” type nails that come without adhesive so I use Beauty Secrets Drip proof Clog proof vegan nail glue.

I apply the nail guards to clean nails before glueing on the plastic nails. They’re easy to apply and file off the extra from the free edge. This one comes with 3 sheets of nails so it’ll last for about 3-4 manicures. I do my nails about 1 time a week. There was no need for me to buff my nails before applying these which is why I wanted them for my manicures. Buffing removes a layer of your nail bed = damaging your nails = no bueno.

To take these off, I soak my fingers in melted coconut oil. I don’t use nail polish remover or acetone because I’m lazy af and I like to reuse the plastic nails so I don’t have to bother with shaping and painting them again.

Just a word of caution: don’t be too agressive when removing these or you’ll cause damage to your real nails. If you have a long free edge, especially don’t lift your press one/acrylics from the back and bend your nail horizontally across the nail bed. I did that and ended up getting rips in the sides of my nails.

Also, don’t try to just rip the nails off if they aren’t loosening on their own, you’ll end up ripping off a top layer of your nail bed, leaving white patches and weak nails. Put the nails back into your oil/acetone/whatever and try again in a few minutes. You do have to be patient but I will say it’s a lot faster than trying to soak off gel or acrylics without nail guards.

I will definelty purchase these again but next time I’ll be buying the “pro pack” which has 720 instead of 54. Love these products! They give me a great manicure at home and while they can seem expensive, it’s still cheaper (and less damaging!) than going to the salon every week.


With 4 kitties who share our home- two of which are super fluffy and all four are super 'sheddy' - I'm always on the hunt for ways to manage the fur tubleweeds that roll through our home!  I ordered this brush because....well....I had nothing to lose!  And boy - I was happily surprised!

Pros:
* The brushing area is nice size - it allows me to brush a large area at one time, which is key when dealing with kitties who don't love to be brushed.

* The bristles have tiny rubber tips, which is a small detail that makes a huge difference!  This little 'bumper' seems to be much more appealing to our older kitties - perhaps their skin is more sensitive or fragile.  Also, for our younger more rambunctious crew, it's not unusual to find minor 'battle wounds' (don't worry, nothing serious and always in good fun).  Having this little rubber tip protector prevents from tearing off any scabs as they heal.

* It works!  The 'self cleaning' aspect of this brush DOES work!  With a wide variety of fur lengths and textures in our 'pack', I can attest to the fact that it catches it all, making it so much easier to keep clean.  No more digging into the spikey needley prongs, ruining your fingers as you try to fish out all the pieces of fur!  Hooray!

Cons:
* This isn't TRULY a con, but rather a small detail that would have made this tool even better....a cushioned brush.  Several brushes that we've liked have 'cushioned' brush heads (where the bristles attach).  This allows the brush to contour better to the kitty's body.  That's the only thing I can think of that would have made this brush better.

Overall, this cute brush earns 15 paws of approval from our Pack!  (One is a tripawd....)

If you find this review helpful, please let us know!


My name is Michael.  I live near Baton Rouge, LA.  I'm 42 and  I have shaved with Norelco Electric Razors on and off for the last 25 years or so.  I also wrote a review on Norelco Spectra Razors.  Recently, I received a Norelco Cool Skin for my Birthday.  I have never really enjoyed a wet shave until I got this Razor.  Guys, you have got to try this Razor.  I'm telling you, this is the absolute best Electric Razor Norelco makes.  It does exactly what Norelco says it does: It shaves as close as a blade.  This is the closest and best shave that I have ever gotten with a Norelco Electric Razor in nearly 25 years of shaving!!!!!  I have a heavy, thick, dark beard and unlike with the Spectra, I don't even get a shadow in the afternoon.  I own a Spectra 8894XL Top Of The Line  Norelco Electric Razor.  Spectra 8894XL can't even come close to giving me the shave that I get with the Cool Skin Electric Razor.  The Spectra takes me 7 or 8 minutes to shave and it's still not as close as the Cool Skin and I shave with the Cool Skin in half the time.  This Electric Razor really is Blade Close.  It does have one con and that is the lotion dispensing system.  It does not put out much gel while you are shaving.  Its best to use some Edge Shaving Gel with this electric razor to really get a close comfortable shave.  I would like to say congatulations to Norelco: You Guys have finally made an electric razor that shaves as close as a blade.  In a pinch, I will still use my Spectra 8894XL, but in the mean time I'm sticking with my Cool Skin.  It leaves your  face feeling smooth and it really gives you a  smooth, close, comfortable shave.  Like I said, this is the best shaving electric razor Norelco has ever made.  [...]


I received this product at a discounted price for an honest review. I tried it out this morning for the first time. Applying the "gel" was easy. It was like applying regular old mascara. The brush bristles separated my eyelashes better than my usual mascara brush wand so that was a plus! The gel color was black. On the box it showed in the picture it was white!? I liked the black color of the "gel". Then came the part of applying the "fibers". So this looked like black caterpillar hairs or very short cat hairs all stuck together on the wand. I was nervous to apply this to my eyelashes because I didn't want it going into my eyes. I applied it anyway so I could do what I signed up for and give an honest review after using the product. After applying the "fibers" I had a mess for black "caterpillar" hair all under my eyes, cheeks and nose. I tried removing with a makeup brush but they didn't budge!!! So I grabbed a tissue and had to wipe them away with some pressure and wiping motion. I've gone about my day and have looked into the mirror a few time and each time I find more black "fibers" under my eyes and on my nose. Not something I want to be worrying about while wearing a product. I feel like I am shedding. I don't think I will purchase this again just because of the black fibers that fall off throughout the day onto my face. Again I do like the "gel" and brush on the wand that you apply the gel with. It hasn't smudged off at all like my normal mascara causing "raccoon eyes". Maybe they should get rid of the fiber part of this product? I am attaching pictures all three were taken in different lighting, but they are me. My before, the fiber mess and after.


This makeup storage bag is just fantastic!

The backpack is very sturdily made and will definitely hold up to heavy use for years to come.

The zippers zip and unzip smoothly, and run in both directions, making it quicker and easier to unzip in a hurry and not worry about them getting stuck.

The main compartments are roomy, and allow multiple items to be stored inside. I took the boxes out in one photo to show the room available if you need it.

On one side you have a smaller zippered comparment which has a thermal lined pocket inside which can hold hot tools such as straighteners and curling irons, and also allows for storage of extra items such as brushes and combs, or miscellaneous items.

On the other side there is another zippered compartment which allows for more products, plus has an netted portion which opens to the outside to allow for tissues to be dispensed quickly and easily. There are slots in this pocket also which allow for small tools like scissors, combs , brushes, etc to be stored.

the top handle is sturdy and has a nice grip that's easy to hold on to and carry around.

I stored my blow dryer and some brushes in the top compartment, straightener in the side compartment, tissues in the other side, and filled all three boxes with makeup products, and then still had plenty of room left.

All compartments are extremely easy access, whether holding the backpack with one arm and grabbing something out, or sitting it on a table or chair and unzipping with one hand. I love that the front compartment is velcroed so that once unzipped, it's still easy to close quickly and will keep everything secure until you have time to zip back up.

This is fantastic whether you are a makeup artist heading to a show, or just a glamorous girl with lots of products on the go travelling.
Even at home this makes for great storage and easy accessibility.

FANTASTIC!

Product provided for my inspection and review, all thoughts and opinions are my own


I had need of a new shaver as one of our dogs chewed up my 5 year old (in perfect working order prior to "the meal") Was a Norelco (Phillips).
At first blush, I would consider this the WORST shaver I have ever owned in 45+ years of use.
There were certain areas of my neck that seemed to be purposely eluded by some of the previously used shavers.That was STILL THE EVIDENT WITH THIS NEW UNIT. It cut quickly in all other areas.
HERE IS ANOTHER HUGE PROBLEM WITH THIS SHAVER. NOISE !!! This is the loudest shaver I have owned. On a whim, I took it to a neighbors home.He is a medical doctor. He confirmed that use of this shaver should be done with EAR PROTECTION (Ear plugs). The sound level is dangerously high !!! BE AWARE OF THIS BEFORE YOU SPEND YOUR DOLLARS.

As far as the "Jet Clean" system is concerned, well I did not have to get that (but I did) as the heads can be held under running HOT tap water to effectively clean. Takes up a lot of counter top space and must be plugged in to work. Add the cost of the "Jet Clean" fluid and I would not buy that toy again. THE SHAVER DOES NEED A LOT OF CLEANING AS THE AREAS FOR CUT WHISKERS UNDER THE 3 CUTTING BLADES ARE VERY VERY VERY SMALL. MUST BE CLEANED EVERY 2-3 SHAVES. Even then, whiskers seem to get out of head area and drop on whatever you may be wearing. ALSO, BE AWARE OF THAT.

I WOULD NOT BUY AGAIN OR RECOMMEND THIS SHAVER TO ANYONE FRIEND OR FOE.

March 21, 2013 UPDATE
Bought a Braun Series 3.  Wow !!!! This is a shaver !!!
GET THIS FOLKS..............Sold the Norelco on the Internet. Went to MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY  Cost me $36.60 postage !!.........Isn't the Internet wonderful....

John
Springfield, OR


I was nervous about getting this. There are SO MANY models and brands and reviews out there that I finally decided on one that was within my price range to try, but also had decent reviews. I've had this now for about 4 months and have not had any re-growth of the hairs I've taken out. That's what I was looking for - lasting results. That being said, it is tricky to get used to doing this. It's best if you have someone doing it for you. There are a couple of things to keep in mind: 1. You go one hair at a time, and each one took me about 3-4 minutes, and the instructions say not to do more than a square inch of skin at a time. So depending on how much of an area you want to do, and how dense the hair is it may take months and months to clear a significant area, and that's if you do it every other day. 2.) You will have unsightly sores. You are penetrating your epidermis and electrocuting the hair follicle, so you will get a scab on each pore you zap. I used the Tea Tree lotion they recommend on Amazon and it seemed to work fine. I don't know if it would have been the same without the oil. My scabs were there the same amount of time any other scab I've had has been on me - about a week.

So it's slow going and leaves scabs, but once the scabs went away my hair has not come back at all. It's been great that way! I'm really glad I bought it. The reasons I didn't give five stars is because it said, "Clean and Easy". It's not easy, and when something leaves you scabbed over, that doesn't scream "clean" to me. The other reason is because I had to zap each follicle twice on the highest setting before it worked. But I gave it four stars because it did work! So for the price, and once you get used to it, and if you have a way to hide the scabs for a week, then it's great. I'm happy with the results, which for me is the bottom line.


I loved this set so much i purchased extras to give to friends. Everyone I gave it to loved it. I also purchased a separate set for my professional makeup kit to use on clients.

This product gives a bit more coverage than a tinted moisturizer but not as much as a regular medium coverage liquid foundation. I have acne prone, sensitive, combination skin and this worked perfectly for me. My favorite was the green tube but i did notice some clogged areas around my chin and nose after using the green tube so i switched to the hot pink one and the problem was gone. I ended up purchasing a full size of the hot pink BB cream and love it. The sunscreen in these works pretty amazingly. It only shows an spf of 27 but it seemed to be a complete sunblock. I used this on my last trip as a facial sunblock and it worked better than my SPF 50 body sunblock. My face didn't get any color at all but all the areas I put the SPF 50 sunblock on burnt. Not to mention this product didn't wash off while swimming but the "waterproof" sunblock i had purchased for my body did.

I will say the color of this product isn't for everyone. I am very fair with yellow undertones and this is almost a perfect match on my skin. When i use this on clients with darker skin I tend to use Face Atelier's Zero Plus Ultra Foundation mixer to make it dark enough for more pigmented skin. Because this product (BB Cream) is zinc oxide based it can cause your face to look very white in flash photography. I avoid using this product when i know a high def camera with flash will be used. I didn't have any problems with the facial whiteness on a non-professional camera though so some of this is the high def mixed with the powerful flash causing the whiteness. The "white" effect wasn't any different than how mineral makeup will show up on high def still photography. I also noticed this worked well for video work and gave everyone a nice "glow" while softening lines.

Highly recommend this set, especially for older women who need some line softening and light diffusing or younger people who don't have a lot of acne or scarring to cover.


[[VIDEOID:abc91a04a4e7e46282de0db1ade7d5b8]] Whether you're new to doing your nails or have been doing your nails for years and years, this 30 piece set is nice to start or add to your collection.

You do get 30 full sized bottles of polish.
These don't seem to have color names on them.  If they do, I missed them because I would have taken photos of those to match up with the color for you.
I received one "special" set which was labeled with a sticker, "Fractured".  There was a base white polish and five color polishes.  After you allow the white to dry, you apply one or two coats of the colored polish and it automatically creates "cracks" in it.  It happens quickly.  You just apply a top coat over that and you're all set.  You can use another base color under that if you like.  You don't have to use the white base polish that they supply.

As you can see in my photos, several of these polishes really need to be shaken.  They must have been sitting a while.  I notice that some of my other polishes that were already in my collection get this way if I don't use them frequently.  After shaking most of them, they were fine.  There was one bottle that was partial empty and the polish was too dry to apply.  The packaging didn't show any signs of a spill or leaking.

The rest of my polishes seemed very watery.  However when I applied many of them, they didn't even need a second coat.  I have noted on each picture which polishes I was perfectly happy with one coat and the ones that I felt needed a second coat.  A couple of the polishes were very sheer and would probably need one or more coats, or would be used as sheer or over another polish for a tint or decoration.

Overall I'm really happy with this set.  I've been using a peel off base coat since I received them so that I can play around.  I've used stamping plates and glitters over them and I always get compliments.


Whatever the occasion or craft may be, these markers are PERFECT for a variety of things! I have a large family, 5 children plus two adults, we are a family of 7, so I thought being able to write our names on our drinking glasses would be a great idea! These markers are ideal for that! With there nice, more of a fine point tip and their vibrant, Bright colors, these show up so well and write extremely smoothly on our glasses! When needed the markings wipe/wash off very easily as well! These also works very well on a dry erase board! Whether I need to write down appointments, reminders, shopping lists or the kids want to draw and write, these work excellently on the dry erase board! There is endless fun to be had for the kids creativity with these on the board! Another awesome use is on the glass doors or windows, to write a message of just let the kids draw and be creative these high quality set of markers works terrifically on that surface too! Also on mirrors! How fun to write a message on a mirror, there are endless ideas for writing good morning messages or even reminders or words of encouragement onto a mirror and these markers do a fabulous job! I love the colors that are included! They all have a nice tip for drawing and writing and they glide smoothly across a variety of surfaces! The colors are bright and do not bleed. The marker caps go on and off very easily and these are also a good size, similar to a regular marker. They are sure to last a while. The markings are easily removed. I just used a small amount of Windex spray and a paper towel to remove in seconds with no staining on any of the surfaces! These are perfect for a variety of things, the sky is the limit! There is a nice, convenient, drawstring storage bag included! I did receive these at a discount in exchange for my honest review and I really am impressed at how well these work and how easily they clean up! My kids are enjoying them too!


Do you like champagne cocktails? This one smells like a combination of peach and champagne, and even looks like it!
It comes out like a gel. It's activated by water, so after washing your face, leave your face damp and put a thin layer of the gel quickly all over your face. Include your neck if you like.
Then with each passing moment, it's going to get foamier and foamier. That's why you have to have a very thin coat. You only need a small amount of product. If you use too much, your face is going to foam up like you have shaving cream all over!

After about 5 or 10 minutes, you massage a little bit with warm water and then rinse. After you dry your face it's going to feel squeaky clean. If you have dry skin, you're ready for a moisturizing serum and cream. If you have oily or acne prone skin, use the appropriate products for that skin type. I don't feel that this mask is drying, but it does leave you very clean.

So, in my opinion, this is good for all skin types, as long as you use it as a brightening mask as opposed to a hydrating mask.
This is just what your skin needs if you have overdosed on hot humid weather.please look at the ingredients to see if you have any sort of allergy or if any of them are a trigger for any skin issues. Because I have sensitive skin that can be triggered, but I only left it on for about 4 minutes. I had absolutely no irritation, but I think if I had left it on longer, I might have. That doesn't mean it's bad for you. If you leave a mild castile soap, which is so gentle, on your face for any length of time, skin will be irritated.
Made in the USA, from Tonica Skin in Marblehead Massachusetts.

I hope this review has helped you to make a decision about whether or not you'd like to try this fun mask. It really does leave your skin feeling and looking energized, but it's a bit of an investment. Nice splurge for a spa night, and because the product comes out via a pump, it's going to be sanitary for all the participants.
It's going to make for some really fun and Instagram worthy photos!

xxoo

PS, my 'spa night' pal doesn't look too impressed 😆


These loofah back and body scrubbers are wonderful. I received the pack very quickly and love that it came in a pack of 3. My husband, my son, and myself each got one for ourselves. I have used one before in the past so I am going to compare to that and these are way longer. The length really helps with my shorter arms and being able to reach without strain is great. The scrubbers are a good width as well, it makes scrubbing in the shower quicker and more efficient to give a good clean with more ease.

The material is a very soft and natural terry cloth. The feeling against my back when using is amazing. It does not feel scratchy at all and just seems to remove the grime and dirt well. It definitely cleanse my skin wonderfully. Also, the terry cloth seems to give an exfoliation that just an average loofah does not. It is usually hard for people to exfoliate their back because of the area and reaching problems so once I used this I could seriously feel a difference from just the first use with removing dead skin cells. I feel softer and smooth every time.

The scrubbers have really convenient handles, large enough for even my husbands big hands and easy to hold the soft fabric. The handles seem to be attached well and the seams on the scrubber itself have stayed tight even through using almost every day.
After using I just hang the loofah scrubber up by one of the handles and it dries fast enough for the next use.

Such a sweet deal for the pack of 3 and even better is the great quality. I would recommend this to others and actually think I am going to grab a pack for my mother. Its perfect for those who want ease of use when cleaning areas that are hard to reach as well as just having a luxurious feeling when in the shower. I received these loofahs for a slightly reduced price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. If for any reason I find that I need to change my review, I will update this.


I absolutely LOVE this brush!!! I have hair down to my bottom, so it's about 3 1/2-4 feet long.  My hair is also extremely thick. For the past couple of years, I have been using a bamboo handle brush.  The bristles were falling out, so it was time for a new brush.  I am very particular on what brushes I will use for my hair.  Many brushes I have tried just don't seem to work.  They either pull my hair, or are not strong enough to go through my hair due to the length and thickness of my hair.  I had been wanting to try a brush that was the same style as this Vizeri brush.  After comparing styles and prices I decided to try this Vizeri brush.  I was a little nervous because this brush is a different style than traditional paddle type brushes I have tried in the past.  When the brush arrived, I was very excited to try it!

I was quite surprised at how easily the brush fits in your hand.  How the handle is shaped, it fits perfectly in your hand, and is actually very comfortable to hold.  Standard style brushes with a handle would put force on my wrist, often causing my wrist to be sore.  This style of brush completely eliminates that!

The bristles are plastic so initially I wasn't sure if they would be strong enough to work through my hair. After using the brush regularly now, I love the bristles.  The pattern the bristles make is perfect and they glide right through my hair.  If I have a particularly knotted or matted area in my hair, this brush makes it so easy and painless to get out that I haven't even had to use any detangler spray, whereas before with other brushes I was regularly using detangling spray.

One more thing that I absolutely love is how easy it is to clean!! This is by far one of my favorite things about this brush! The hair comes right off making it so easy to clean!!

Overall, I love this brush and wish I would have tried it sooner!!


[[VIDEOID:df6aafa9f818b9a8e439e60566f02570]] I have always wanted one of these, every since I got to use my best friends a few times. I have a big problem with acne. I am an older woman you would think I should have out grown that at some point, but every month at the same time, I get a break out. So I have always tried different brands, types of make ups in hopes that one of them would not only not break me out worse, but help cover up the scars and blemishes. I want the cover up, without the worry of the lines that the other cover ups leave. Nothing is worse than getting to work, or another public place and realizing that you didn't blend your foundation enough and you have a major line around your face. So I saved until I could finally get my own airbrush. I have to tell you, I wish I would have saved sooner!!!! I love this airbrush kit!!! I wasn't sure about the colors to order, light to medium or medium to dark. I went out on a limb and ordered the medium to dark, and it is perfect!! The airbrush is very easy to operate. The only issue one may have if its their first time using it is figuring out where you actually place the drops of make up in when you are getting started. On the airbrush itself there is , what I would refer to as a pit right on top, in front of the little button that you hold in while spraying the makeup on. Once you put the drops of makeup in, you turn the machine on (power button on top of the machine next to the mode button), you pick your mode ( I recommend you start with a low mode and turn it up as you get the hang of your application), you move the wand in small circular motions. Its really easy!! I love that there are no lines when you are done. You spray your face, neck, any where you want, you can even use it to cover up a tattoo if you need to do so for work or other reasons. I will never go back to my old way of applying make up!! OH and NO break outs after using it!!! I received this product for discounted price/or free in exchange for my honest review.


While most of the reviews for these clips are to promote them for thicker hair, I am here to tell all of you who have hair like mine - dry, brittle, slightly kinky, fly-away, baby-fine, slippery - that these work great for our hair, too.

You know what kind of problems we have with clips and bands and what-not either falling out of our hair while trying to use them, or worse, pulling our hair out when we remove them.  I think this happens for two reasons:

One, our hairs are so fine that they actually get caught in the small tiny working parts of these kinds of clips - cracks that a thicker hair shaft is simply too large to get caught in. My sister's hair is the opposite of mine - dense, poker straight, and an extremely thick shaft - and she was surprised when I told her about this happening to me. It's hard to believe, but it happens to us all the time!!  In fact, I have to wind electrical tape onto new brushes where the handle meets the head because individual hairs get caught in the crack there all the time if I don't seal it up.  Let me tell you, OUCH. It took me years to figure that one out.

The other problem is that once treated with product and dried, and especially flat-ironed, baby-fine hair feels wonderful to the touch but it is very *slippery*.  If you use a roller or a clip that does not hold well or is too heavy, it simply falls out. Useless!

So... these are stronger & lighter, and the moving parts are better made, than any other ones I have tried of their kind.  And they work really well for my fickle, difficult hair.

I am not saying that these won't ever pull your hair out if you are careless and move too fast.  I am also not saying that they won't fall out if you don't secure them properly.  They will.  But if you have baby-fine hair then you have already learned to slow down and concentrate to avoid those problems anyway.  :)


Let me begin by saying I have sensitive skin, and have been waxing for many years (>25!) so I am not a novice to this.  I will also say, I have really liked Nair products previous to this one.  I always prefer the roll on application, but I also really liked the wax/etc when the melon was discontinued in that form from the microwavable tub.

I cannot express how disappointed and annoyed with this current product I am.  First, they only provide say 10 of the strips to remove the wax with...noting that they are "reusable"...because what I want to do when I am waxing my legs, is to stop half way thru to clean up and reprepare the strips...I cannot imagine the cost to be prohibitive, so why they do not include more and allow the customer to just "dispose" of them is beyond me.  Next, the applicator is ridiculous.  I followed the recommendations for "melting" to the letter...kneading the container to evenly distribute and heat the wax.  I found the applicator to be very cumbersome.  The bigger problem however, was the wax....even following the instructions for heating and reheating,  I never found the consistency to be appropriate.  I was unable to "evenly and thinly" apply this to my skin, it came out of the applicator gloppy and thick no matter what.  Very messy for sure.  Not sure if this was a wax issue, or a applicator issue.  Finally, after dealing and fighting with all of this, I found very poor results in the end.  After I am cleaning up the mess from this, and wiping down my legs, there is still visibly and obviously hair all over the place.  I have never had this issue with any of the previous Nair products.  I had bought 4 of these to get me into the summer, but I have used 1, and plan on trying to return the other 3, as they are terrible.  I will be investigating other products as this one is not going to do the trick.  I would have given a 1/2 star or less, but the lowest I can go is 1.


I almost never write negative reviews, but I had this set in my wishlist for weeks waiting for it to come back in stock and unfortunately I’m just not happy with them. The set I received only has 3-4 of the designs pictured which would be okay if they were of good quality, but they’re not. My set looks like horn and doesn’t have any raised lines down the sides which would indicate that they’re molded plastic, but they could simply have been sanded down to get rid of that.
Unlike other carved hair sticks I have, these are flat on one side and therefore you cannot see the dragon, bird, etc. from both directions.. Because of this, they only look good with the carved side out and most of them need to be inserted into the bun from the left to achieve this. If you’re left handed they might be okay but that’s very awkward for me and not the way I usually make my buns. Quality hair sticks that are the same on both sides are much better because they look great no matter which direction you choose to use them, as well as from the front and the back of your head. In addition to being decorative on one side and flat on the other, several of them are curved in such a way that if I were to put them in with the right side facing out they are curved away from my head rather than towards it, making them even more awkward to use. I don’t know if they’re made this way or if they warped during shipping, which would indicate plastic.
Overall, I’m unhappy with half of them and the others are mediocre at best, so they’re not the great value I thought they were. There are other sets of carved wood hair sticks that I’ve purchased here which are fantastic, as well as other carved horn sticks that are gorgeous and functional. The only way I can really use these is to make a bun that’s held in place with pins and then add one of these as a mediocre looking decoration. They’re just not very good at holding my long, thick hair up on their own. There are much better choices out there.  Not recommended.


I've been wanting to try the glass nail files now for several years.  The cost of them was always a deterrent until I found this great 5 piece value set.

I was so excited to get them and try them out. I was so tired of buying  nail files over and over again only to have them break or bend in my purse or just wear out after a month or two. I wanted to invest in something that would last a little bit longer even if it was more than the usual dollar store Emery boards I've become so frustrated with. It seems the cheap files I had been buying were constantly had to replace them.

The nail files were shipped to me promptly and they are not only extremely functional, but beautiful. I ordered the rainbow set of 5 and they're soooo pretty.  My favorite is the emerald green one, which is so much more vibrant than it appears in the stock photo and In my crappy phone photo.  I love them. The set comes with a hard case to store them in. And the 5  files in their cases come in a larger zipped pouch!  they are the perfect size to throw in a purse, keep in my desk at work, stow in the console of my car, and store in my makeup bag while still having one extra in my medicine cabinet at home.  When you consider how much I spend on files for my nails and feet on a monthly basis, and I should never have to replace these --- they come with a lifetime guarantee. That is just crazy to me. I will be buying these for gifts for sure. I can’t wait to tell everyone about them.

Disclaimer: I received this product at a reduced rate in exchange for my honest opinion/review. If I had paid full price for it, I would still say the same thing. I rely heavily on reviews before I make a purchase so I realize how important they are. Hopefully, you have found this review helpful. Thanks and happy shopping!


This is starting to work.  I was going to give this four stars because of the small bottle, a few ounces more would have been nice.  However, the dog's teeth are so much better.  He had a lot of dark grey on some of his large back teeth, and with this product they went to light grey and now there is just a touch of grey on his teeth near the gum line and his front teeth are bright white from being slightly yellow.  This happened within a few days of using the produc Plaque Blastt, as I just started to use it a few days ago.  My dog is an adult 2.5 year rescue dog Shar pei mix and he was making sounds with his mouth before using this product, especially during the evenings as though his teeth and/or gums bothered him.  The general Vet had said he has gingivitis and another at another Vet place a vet technician said he had plaque--that was  before using this product.  Before going to a dentist, I wanted some relief for him.  At first, he did not like the Plaque Blast spray and would not let me use it on his teeth, so I used another dog teeth cleaner that was a gel and used gauze to brush that on.  After doing that for several days and unsure of the result, as the results were not very noticeable, I was fortunately easily able to use this Plaque Blast product as he became used to me putting a cleaner on his teeth.  I then switched totally to  Plaque Blast from the different gel product of another company because it contained  ingredients that could be iffy for a dog.  The Plaque Blast seems to have less harmful ingredients for a dog.  He likes the taste.  He does not make funny sounds with his mouth in the evenings anymore either.  I will continue to use this to help keep his teeth clean.  I still have to go to a dog dentist because I am unsure if he has gingivitis still and if this product works for that (though his gums look a healthier pink color since using Plaque Blast, and to see if he has cavities as I am unsure if he has ever been to a dog dentist).  His teeth are definitely cleaner that from when I got him several months ago, thanks to Plaque Blast.


I received this case just the other day. I have the Nexus 5 & this case fits snugly around my phone so that the phone doesn't move around while in the case.

The case covers just enough of the front so that one can hold the phone and still touch all important buttons.

All ports to phone have properly sized holes in case. Pictures taken with the camera with the case on have come out clear and blemish free.

I was surprised that the thickness of the case seemed to be more than I imagined initially, so I can say fairly confidentially that it will protect the phone as well as make it a bit cuter.

When I received this product, I was slightly concerned at first, thinking that I may have received a defective case, until I looked closer and noticed that there is a very fine film placed over the front of the case. Once removed, the case looks much better. I can see how some might miss this and keep the film on thinking their case is 'peeling.'

I have downgraded this to 4 stars for two reasons;

1) The case was the right price for me at $2.99 plus free shipping, however, one must bear in mind that it is being shipped from Hong Kong. My issue was that the seller never updated the status after 'Your item is being shipped.' Therefore, it was anyone's guess as to how long it was going to take to get to me. It is not OK for the seller to put an arbitrary future date several weeks ahead, then neglect to update their client's status. That is just bad business.

2) After general use for two days with the case on, I seem to have collected a surprising amount of scratches on the case. I would expect to see this after a couple of months, but not two days. This leaves me with the knowledge that you always get what you pay for.

After using this case on my Nexus 5 for a couple of days, I can say that I am quite happy to have a case that is cute, functional and cheap. Since it was such a great price, I may be looking to purchase another one to switch out for the days when I'm not in the mood for blue with white polka dots.


This is a great value device that works really well! It came charged, but I plugged it in the wall and charged it before using it. I like the fact that you can keep it plugged in while using it, or you can unplug it and take it with you on the go.  This worked really well on my calluses - probably the best remover I have tried!

👍 Has rechargeable batteries
👍 Motor works well and is effective in providing enough spin action
👍 Comes with multiple roller heads
👍 Has a 1 year warranty
👍 [[ASIN:B015C4WYLQ FLYMEI Foot Callus Remover Replacement Grinder Heads - Electronic Pedicure Foot File - Foot Callus Shavers - Gently and Effectively Remove Rough / Dry / Coarse Skin]] - if you need replacement rollers

Notes and Points of Interest:

👉 I found that it lasted 40 minutes before starting to get slower
👉 Comes with a brush which is useful for brushing away dead skin.
👉 Unit easily removes for cleaning

Does What It Advertises 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5/5
Quality Of The Product 🌟🌟🌟🌟💢 4/5
Cost Value 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5/5
Purchase Satisfaction 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 5/5

Final Thoughts: I really ended up liking this product and would suggest it for anyone who needed to smooth out the rougher areas of their skin. This product review was for the Foot Callus Remover Replacement Grinder Heads - Electronic Pedicure Foot File - Foot Callus Shavers  provided to me at discount by FLYMEI for my honest review. The buttons below are meant for you to tell us if our review was helpful or not. If it was click 👉 “YES” 👈  Please feel free to comment below if you have any questions!


I was determined to find a cost effective alternative to store purchased refills. I purchased these all on Amazon. Bottom line is Method, Clean Revolution and Prime Household tablets are all 'good'. I don't recommend  the EKR tablets.

Here is my rank and input from 2 others in my house:

#1 Prime Household Foaming hand soap ($0.90per refill, 50ct pkg) Pros: Nice lemon scent (more pleasantly noticeable than the other 3), most ecologically friendly packaging (no water, bulk bag), easy to refill, least cost (50ct pkg) Cons: Foam is a slightly less smooth than Method/Clean Revolution

Result: If you like the environmentally friendly package and the least cost buy this.

#2 Clean Revolution liquid concentrate ($1.40 liquid concentrate, $1.44 pre-mixed jug per refill) Pros: light citrus scent, very smooth foam (like method), nice soapy feel. Cons: mixing the concentrate liquid (1tbls/15ml per 9oz bottle) is a pain, buying the pre-mixed jug is not ecologically friendly, cost is higher, The other 2 scents in the 3 pack of concentrates aren't great. The citrus was the best.

Result: If you don't care about the environment or the added cost, buy the pre-mixed citrus jugs over prime household tablets (it has a slightly better smooth feel, but not by much).

#3 Method ($1.62 per refill) Pros: nice very light laundry detergent scent, very smooth foam (like Clean Revolution), nice soapy feel. Cons: shipping the pre-mixed bag is not ecologically friendly, cost is higher

Result: If you really want pre-mixed, stick with the Clean Revolution jugs and save some cost.

#4 EKR Foaming Hand Soap Tablets ($0.75 per refill) Pros: Cost, Cons: Smell (3 people said this: ok grapefruit, light chemical, bad aloe/little awful), not as 'soapy'.

Result: All 3 people in the house ranked this at the bottom. Only buy this if you want the absolute cheapest option and don't care what it smells like. The feel isn't horrible, but not as good as the others.


Hyaluronic acid is awesome for your skin. If you don't believe me, then literally look it up. WebMD will state that it helps with joint disorders, eye surgeries, and healing wounds/burns and more.

The big statement here really is that it's very effective for any sort of regenerative properties. The serum is a very good moisturizer, and don't let the word "acid" turn you off of it. It's actually found in high quantities in the skin of a baby, which everyone knows is incredibly soft.

This product, applied to your face, will protect it from UV damage, improve elasticity, make your face feel softer, and properly moisturize it.

I have ben using products by Derma- nu for a while and this is my second buy of this serum. Do proper research before you buy products that you're going to put on your face to be seen everyday. I did, and I found this reliable product. The greatest thing is that it works with almost every skin type be it oily, dry, or combination. This is terrific because my skin is very, very combination and while parts of my face are dry, some are a little more oily. This balanced everything out very nicely , that's why I am getting the second bottle of the same one.
As they stated  that "This Formula Has Been Infused with Vitamin C + Vitamin E + Green Tea Extract For Their Superior Anti Aging Benefits". I used to make my own masks with vitamin E, green tea and many other ingredients but it just takes too much time to mix it yourself. I alternate this serum with Derma-nu other serum to balance it. My skin is visibly better now.

If you're on the fence, just buy it anyway. It's not expensive for what it does, and if you don't like it just get your money back with the 100% guarantee. You probably won't just like it...you'll love it. I was given an opportunity to obtain this product to test and review.


Wow. Okay. Wow. This product is absolutely phenomenal. It is absolutely worth the scary 30 dollar price tag. I cannot believe how good this stuff is.

It smells absolutely fantastic and delicious. I ordered the honey and almond scent and I have never smelled anything so captivating. It's soothing and relaxing. Nothing to worry about-there is nothing artificial in its scent so it isn't super sweet or gross. And I smell it even hours later as though its inside of my hair! I wish I could make a candle out of it. And lotion. And a body spray. And deodorant. I want to smell like this forever, ok.

Okay so enough about the smell. How good is it at conditioning and repairing? Lemme tell you. Shock and awe-it's fantastic at both. The way this product leaves my hair feeling is on par with only It's a 10 Repair Mask. It's super soft and strong with no snapping or tangles, no crusty or greasy spots. It feels like virgin hair before I fried it and dyed it to hell and back. That is an amazing feeling to have in hair that usually stabs your skin all day with its dead ends. Speaking of those dead ends-I don't feel those after I use these treatments.

And no, I don't use each pot as a treatment. There is no way your hair would be able to absorb that much product. I can't believe some people would be able to even afford that! As I use it, I apply the amount as I would a normal conditioner after a shampoo and leave it in for about a half hour. On occasion I have left it in overnight and have noticed no greasiness-only softness and health.

This stuff lasts a long time if you use it as a deep conditioning treatment once a week as I do in the amount I explained earlier. Trust me. It works absolutely fine in that dosage. No need to waste your money. As someone who spent a big amount of a small budget trying to save her hair, I know when necessary expenditure comes into play. 30 for a few months of great hair is a great deal. 30 for two days of great hair is silly.

I received this product at a very slight discount for review. The discount has no bearing on my review nor rating.


I ordered it a few weeks ago and the first one I used broke. It worked great the first few days, but I think I used too much salt water on my fingertips and it leaked into the pen which made it defective. So be careful not to overdo it with the wet fingers... They sent me a new machine and it works great! I’ve been using it for about 3 weeks now and I’m actually seeing results! As someone who struggles with hormonal issues and hirsitism this machine is a blessing. Now that I know what I’m doing, I come home after work everyday and use it while watching TV for about 2 hours and get about 35-40 hairs a night. It is a very tedious job, but just knowing I’ll never see these hair on my face again is worth every minute honestly. But if you’re considering purchasing this machine here’s a few tips I wish I would have known before using.

Saltwater solution:
1/4 cup water with 2 tbs salt

1. Lightly tap saltwater solution on pointer finger and rub onto thumb and middle finger.

2. While holding the pen, be sure to keep all fingers off the metal part of the pen until needle is inside the follicle. This will help avoid scaring as well.

3. Once you’ve secured the needle in place, slide fingers onto metal part to ignite the current in needle. Then you should feel tiny zap and white stuff should be exiting the follicle. (This means it’s working) I usually leave my needle in for about 3 or 4 beeps depending on how long you feel necessary.

4. DO NOT PLUCK HAIR! If you feel a tug on the hair with your tweezer that means the hair is still connected and needs more time. Try about 2 more beeps and repeat if necessary until the hair just falls out easily.

5. After I’m finished I’ll usually get a cold compress and keep it on for about 10-15 min and then I get a light moisturizer with no perfumes or additives that might irritate the skin. Helps with scabbing also.

Hope this helps!! Happy zapping! 💥


My review consists of the good, the bad and the ugly. First,
the good - I finally found a curler that 'fits' my eyelid. Huh, you say? Well, it appears that most of the manufacturers believe I have golf balls instead of human eyes. The tool's shape is long and shallow enough of a curve to catch most of the eyelashes. It is comfortable to use, but takes a bit of practice. Once you are comfortable with the scissor motion (sorry, no other way to describe it) used to make the curl, you are rewarded with a nice, non-crimpy curl. The pad in this one is the best I have used. This tool also opens wide enough that even the most nearsighted or lush lashed amoungst us can get it close to the base of the upper lashes. The design over all is very well thought out. I recommend using an magnifying mirror if you have to use bifocals (I do). All that said, now...
the bad - there is no replacement pad and I am questioning how sanitary this is going to be in the long run. I agree completely with folks here who advise to REMOVE ALL EYE MAKEUP before use. Ain't nothing pretty about an eye infection. I am wondering out loud how to properly clean this curler to be certain it remains safe. If you are prone to sties and other types of infection, I would be asking the same questions. Which leads to...
the ugly - until you practice and are used to it (won't take long) the results are a bit odd looking. The black pad is plushier and looks to be made of silicone and not the usual hard rubber. I have found that the hard rubber pads are chiefly responsible for that weird ugly crimp you can get. Not so with this one. I mentioned before the squeezy scissor action your thumb and index finger have to use can be tricky. If you have coordination issues, well - things could get ugly.
SUGGESTIONS for use...wash your hands before use. I keep the little plastic clip to keep the tool closed. You could follow the advise of one person here to heat the tool with a dryer, but I think I may skip that. Use a makeup mirror to assist you. Practice when you have some time. Enjoy, Ladies - get out there and be lovely.


Getting your deodorant from a jar on your counter may be a little less convenient that using a stick, but I am embracing the slowing down of my routine and looking for the positives. First off: the scent, it is absolutely heavenly. I'm not usually one to go crazy over a flowery smell (I'm more of a fresh lawn clippings person) but this scent reminds me of lilac, so I automatically love it. I spend all year not so patiently waiting to get a whiff of that bush in bloom, so anything that gives me an occasional reminder during my lilac-less days is a winner in my book. Second positive note: the jar. I am really digging this jar. I like that this glass jar looks way better sitting on my counter than an awkward shaped stick made of plastic. I don't feel like I have to hid it if company come over. I am also super glad that it isn't something that I have to stick the whole thing on my stinking pit and mark it with my scent like I'm some sort of animal. Because I only use my finger to remove a pea size amount it is more hygienic for sharing with a family member or a particularly stinky guest that has conveniently forgotten their own deodorant. The paste warms up really quickly when rolling it between your fingers and it makes it easy to spread it around your pit. If the instructions say to wait a little while before putting your clothes on, just do it. Take the time to implement this self care during these weird times we are living in. Massage your deodorant on to your skin, stand topless for a little while longer, take care in washing your hands again because you've got deo all over them now. I don't know why people are complaining about having to wash their hands after applying it, you should be washing your hands as much as possible these days and all days forever. People are gross, but at least if they are using this they will smell better. I like that it is made in the US and the jar lid is the only bit of plastic on it. I am curious to try out other scents from this company as well, that woodlands seems to be calling my name. I might get some of that next after I empty this jar, it might take a while since a little goes a long way. I like this stuff, so go get you some too.


Although I've only been using it for about 10 days (give or take) I have not had any problems with irritation or any other problems. I'm excited and hope to see some growth and fuller lashes in the next 3-5 weeks or so.
The Customer service at Zenlash has been top notch! They are easy to communicate with and are always willing to answer all my questions!! They also share tips on using their product which always helps.
I wish all companies cared about their Customers like the folks at Zenlash (Zenith).  The tube and applicator are a nice size. I love how thin the applicator brush is too! It goes on very smoothly and it's odorless. Again, I have not experienced any ongoing irritation. I did experience some mild stinging the first time I used it, but not since. I apply it nightly on each eyelid and get as close to the lash line as possible!  The packaging is nice and the tube of Zenlash is very generous!
It's the applicator brush that really helps apply the product in exactly the right place.
I don't need any help with my eyebrows, but it's great to know that if I did, I could use it there also!
I'm very pleased so far! I'm amazed with the company's knowledge, the dedication to their Customers and the ease to communicate with them!!
 It's obvious they put their Customers 1st, and really try to ensure maximum results!  I appreciate that so much!!
 I will write another update after some more time has gone by. I did so much research on what I should look for in an eyelash growth serum, and although everyone seems to have their own "proprietary blend" etc., Zenlash has been so open about their product's ingredients and I sincerely appreciate it!  I will continue to update with reviews, and I'm so excited and I look forward to experiencing the great results so many of you have had!! Thanks so much!


I have been using a shaving brush for a little over five years now.  The first brush I purchased was in a starter pack from the art of shaving.  This summer I decided that I needed to upgrade my brush.  The Beau Brummell was on sale so I decided to give it a try.

My first impression was that the brush was much bigger than the my original brush (see pictures below) with a much fuller brush.  The bristles feel about the same... it's soft with stiffish bristles.  I've never liked the brushes where you more or less paint on your soap... this brush has stiffer bristles that really let you work the soap into a lather on your face.  The bigger handle provides for an easy grip and the material feel solid.  I purchased a brush holder a long time ago and found that my previous brush didn't fit.  I never sent it back and pulled it out and this brush fit like a charm.

I've used it for about a week now and haven't had any problems with hairs falling out etc. (well, no more than usual... it's pretty normal to lose a hair or two every so often).  It rinses well and is overall very nice!

Pros
+ Big Full Brush
+ Stiff Bristles that still feel Soft
+ Large handle that fits in your hand as well as many after market brush holders
+ Easy to rinse and dries quickly

Cons
- The brush is almost too big.  It's possible that I only feel this way because it is HUGE compared to what I have been using and it seems like I almost get too much soap on the brush when I use it... I may change my mind once I use it longer... time will tell.

Overall this is a great brush at a fair price.  It would be nice to see this sold with some kind of cup or container for the soap but otherwise this is a great replacement or starter brush!

Please note that I did receive a discount on this product in exchange for my honest review.


A very good shaver.  I use it in the shower as a completely wet system and it performs very well.  The heads flex to accommodate facial contours just as advertised and overall I like the feel and operation of this unit.  It is lightweight and easy to hold and use.  The shave is very good, close without cutting or irritating the skin.  I've been using electrics for some time so I'm well beyond the habituation period.  I keep a three blade on hand to touch up the neck and nose areas, a good idea with any electric.

I have not used the built in moisturizer.  I use a common shaving gel applied directly to the face and it works very well.  This is just personal preference.  The moisturizer they sell as part of the system is more expensive and not as readily available as common gel.  You also are told to periodically replace the entire cassette that holds the moisturizer (sold together) for sanitary purposes.  This seems a little wasteful and unnecessary.  Also, use of the built-in system seems to mandate more frequent and elaborate cleaning.  I may or may not use it at some point, but it is definitely not necessary, particularly when you're in the shower.

This is not a high RPM shaver like the Panasonic wet and dry units.  It does not have the same sophisticated feel as those shavers although it functions very well.  It has a red light that comes on when the built-in battery is low, but does not regulate the charge like the Panasonic does.  You have to put your charger on a lamp timer for eight hours or you'll ruin the battery, which I do not believe is replaceable.

At $80 it's overpriced.  It should have a built-in charging regulator to protect the battery as do the Panasonics (although this unit is lighter than the Panasonic). You CAN ruin this unit by overcharging.  You will also have to replace the heads at some point, so actual life span under daily use is open to question.


Cruddy parts about this wig:
-It's orange. not pink. orange. with strands of pink in it here and there -.-
-It is not the wig in the picture that I received.
-The style of the wig is nothing like what is described nor portrayed.

Maybe one good thing about this wig:
-It's at least a full wig and not skimpy, but when you want a pink/red wig as shown, and get an orange one, that doesn't mean crap.

I bought this wig so that I could cosplay Morgiana from Magi the anime, this looked like the idea wig as far as style and color for her character. Well the shipping as it says takes a considerable amount of time, which is fine since I planned as much so that I'd be on time for the convention that is coming up this month. However, when the wig arrived, I was completely OUTRAGED. If you want the wig in the picture, look elsewhere, for what I have received is NOT what is shown. I got a wig, that is completely ORANGE, with flecks of pink strands throughout it. I thought it was just my eyes playing tricks on me, however after looking at in LED, outdoor, standard, tube light and ect. my results of color were all the same. ALSO, the style of the wig is not what I ordered either, it is not straight like in the picture, but rather wavy and curling in odd directions, and the bands are not short as in the picture, which I wasn't as made about only because scissors can fix this, but COLOR? Heck no. Even in the description they say it's good for a Nanami Haruka cosplay, the wig is no where near that color in person, in the picture sure, yes perfect, but not what you receive. This is not what I ordered and now it's too late for me to return it and get a new one because I am now out of time for the convention. Great waste of money, and a very dissatisfied customer.


I got this shampoo and conditioner for my wife--here is her review: I wanted this shampoo and conditioner because it said it worked really well for gray and white hair--as a senior I have plenty of both--and because it got good reviews re fragrance and how soft it left hair. When I was in the shower and squirted some shampoo into my hand, I was amazed to see that the shampoo really is a dark purple color. I asked myself if I could live with it if it actually turned my hair purple, decided I could, and lathered up. The shampoo did an excellent job of creating a strong lather, and my hair felt really clean when I rinsed it out. The shampoo has a soft floral fragrance that is very pleasant. I took a quick look in the mirror to see if my hair was purple, and it wasn't, so I then squirted out some conditioner into my hand. It was purple, too, although thicker and lighter in color than the shampoo. As I rubbed the conditioner into my hair, the wonderful floral scent of the conditioner filled my shower--what a delightful sensory treat! I checked my hair again when I got out of the shower and dried off--still no purple hair, thank goodness. However, when I squirted some shampoo into my hand to take a photo, there was a big purple stain on my hand when I washed the shampoo off. I squirted the conditioner in a different spot on my hand for that photo, and it did the same thing. I've washed my hands several times since then, and the purple stains are still there. So...even though the product information online says it works fine with gray and white hair, I look down at my purple stains on my hand and I have to wonder. Since I love the smell of this shampoo and conditioner and how incredibly soft it leaves my hair, I'm going to continue using it. If it turns my hair purple at some point in the future, I'll do an update and give everyone fair warning.


This shampoo is super emollient, lathers nicely, smells fabulous (it says honey and vanilla but it's a little more of a perfume smell, very pleasant).  I used on my children as the baby all in one wash/shampoo wasn't really doing it shampoo wise for my kiddos anymore.  I needed a little more performance (my sons hair is very fuzzy and my daughters is getting longer and tangly) but, still wanted to keep it as natural/chemical free as possible.  Both of my children's hair was great after using and their heads smelt awesome!  My daughters was shiny, smooth and tangle free, my sons was also shiny and extremely soft. I didn't have to use a conditioner for either (a huge bonus since rinsing their hair out is a nightmare).  My issue, and thus a 4 star instead of 5 is 2 fold.  1) at the very end of the ingredients there is an item listed as a series of letters and numbers, when you look it up you find it is a chemical.  I feel the company purposely didn't just list the ingredient name instead as a means to hide this ingredient ( its behentrimonium methosulfate and it's not a surfactant sulfate and is rated a 0 on the list of dangers.  Zero being the best rating) I am fine with this ingredient, I do appreciate full transparency however.  2) this particular form is made in China and the bottle states "product of morocco" and "bottled in China".  I try to avoid things made in China and I feel this labeling hides the fact that this shampoo includes an ingredient made in China.  Again, transparency becomes an issue here.  Neither of these are a deal breaker but, I do feel the bottle is labeled to be purposely misleading.  I was given this product as a sample in order to try it and share my thoughts on it.


On receipt of this 100% Pure and Natural Fractionated Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera) from Sky Organics, it arrived in a plastic bag to protect any other items in my box from possible leakage. It came with a push-top dispenser in place, under which there was a rubber stopper to keep the oil from leaking on its journey to me. Also in the bag was a pump dispenser, should I prefer that. It’s nice to have the choice of dispensing and the pump dispenser is my choice. It makes it so easy to fill up a little roller bottle or squeeze bottle for my concoctions AND easy to dispense when I use it as an after-shower moisturizer. The label contains all of the pertinent information, such as company contact information, product information, directions and possible uses, ingredients (100% pure medium chain triglyceride oil aka fractionated coconut oil (cocos nucifera), cold-pressed by expelier method), seals earned. I like that this is 100% pure and natural and is odorless and colorless, making it a perfect carrier oil for aromatherapy blends. This Fractionated Coconut Oil is chemical- and additive-free, non-greasy, and eco-friendly.

I use this Coconut Oil most of all in my roller ball bottle blends that I make for others and for myself more than any other use, but I also use it as an after-bath moisturizer, either by itself or mixed with my choice of essential oils. I pat it all over while my skin is still slightly damp, allowing it to sink in and keep the moisture in. I like that it is completely scent-free, so any essential oils I may add to my blends doesn’t need to try to overpower the carrier oil. This is a lovely big bottle and I love the pump dispenser for use one-handed and for ease in filling bottles to just the right height. This oil also has, on its own before even adding essential oils, antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties. It makes a lovely massage oil and can blend with other oils for a more rounded benefit. I use this almost every day, which makes this generous 16-ounce size perfect for me. Sky Organics is one of my favorite brands and I will definitely be purchasing this again, although this bottle should last me quite some time.


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Sunday, February 28, 2016
Feel young again, Naturally, with Valentia {Review}

Valentia is back, and better than ever with their new True Glow Eye Cream! I've reviewed Valentia products in the past and they certainly don't disappoint. I have other facial creams and cleansers lining my dresser but nothing compares to Valentia. Two specific qualities make Valentia stand out from the rest. First and foremost, the texture. The true glow eye cream is thick and smooth. This makes it easy to apply. Secondly, the scent. Seriously, once you try these products you won't want to go back because of the scent alone! It's fruity, fun and refreshing. It's not strong but pleasant and soothing.

The cream uses natural ingredients including, astaxanthin which smooths fine lines and wrinkles, and restores elasticity to the skin.
It also has resistem, vitamin C, organic rosehip oil and arnica which works to diminish the appearance of dark circles.

Yes, I am an older homeschool mom (not too far of from being over the hill,) with a growing family. Sure, there are days that I am tired but I certainly don't want my face to show it! I am determined not to be one of those moms that appear tired and miserable. Bags under the eyes certainly give that impression. Even if you're as chipper as a chipmunk if you have obvious bags under the eyes, you're pegged as overworked, overtired and worn down. I've been applying Valentia True Glow Eye Cream for several weeks now and have noticed a slight improvement in the appearance of under my eyes. I still need to cover under my eyes with foundation if I am going out, but they certainly aren't as dark and puffy as before! I applied once daily, and it quickly became a part of my morning routine.

 Disclaimer: I received a free sample for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own.


I was going to buy a Wahl trimmer as that is what I have been useing for years...it was a great trimmer...adjustable length long battery life..When it died on me I thought "well" I'll just get a new Wahl..the problem was they didnt make the one I have any more...thats when I thought I would make a change to see what else is out there..I looked on the web for 2 days trying to figure out what would be my next purchase...my beard got longer and didnt want to make the wrong choice...I read all the articles, reviews and then this trimmer was in front of me...never thought of getting one with a vaccuum on it...seemed simple enough just to wash the mess down the sink..and off the sink..and shake out my shirt and ...well you get the point..just didnt think that the vaccuum would be that good since it was cordless...it was really a surprise when I got it ..it got all but two little hairs the first time out..and the rest is history..it has all the options I want  plus the vaccuum..If I ever have a complaint on this trimmer I will repost or add if possible to this review...but I like my choice and have no regrets..

  PROS: works great, vaccuum is a plus, have not recharged it since I got  it.

  CONS: none, yet.

UPDATE:
well its sept 26 and all is well..I have not had to recharge this trimmer since I bought it. I still have no problems with it. it took a trim or two to get used to the new settings from my old trimmer but what dont you have to get used to when you change brands. I read a few articles from other users saying they had hair all over the place when they used it. they either look like grizzly adams and try to mow the whole thing at once or? I cut from the bottom of my face going up and never had more than a few hairs that didnt get in the vaccuum. It might depend on your style of cutting,havnt tried from the top down to see if the vaccuum gets it all. thats not my style of trimming. In my book its perfect..do you know why things are not always perfect because everybody has their own opinion. I hope this helps you in any way..Lyndon


This is the second product I try from this brand..

I am very happy i found this products because they have been working great so far. Presentation is cute and simple. It is a plastic bottle that looks yellowish because of the product in the inside.

Pump works smoothly. Which i always mention because in so many products I've found that the pump doesn’t work properly.

It is made of nutritious ingredients, like hibiscus, hyaluronic acid and niacinamide. This product should help not just with wrinkles but with pimples as well, which is a problem i have. My skin is prompt to acne.
You don't need a lot of product to cover all your face, it gets distributed easily and absorbs quickly. It feels very lightweight and there is no heavy feeling left in the skin.

I sweat a LOT, and this product feels very good in my skin. Some products make me feel that i sweat more when i use them, but this one just leaves a nice and fresh feeling in my skin.

I’ve been using it for a couples of weeks right now, and i can see an improvement in my skin, it feels softer, smoother. I feel i look more rested, it somehow relieves signs of tiredness in the skin.

As in the other product i tried before, I am not sure if this is a product i would recommend in 50+ skins, or very damaged skin, because I am not sure if will be strong enough. I am not an expert, so this is just my opinion. But i am really happy with the results on my skin. I couldn’t notice any scent, but since I got Covid-19  i kind of lost it, so I do not really have an opinion about the scent.

I really like this product and i am adding it to my skin care routine. I got one for my mother, she has a skin that has been exposed to the sun a lot, plus she is almost 60 years old. I got this for her just because i noticed great improvement in my skin, and i would really like to know if this product will feel nutritious and nice in her skin as well.


I hate the soaking process. My hands end up freezing and I just don't have the patience to sit for as long as it takes to soak my gel polish off. So then I end up using a file to remove it - it works but it is very time consuming and at least my hands are "doing" something. Plus, sometimes I go a little overboard and end up with thinning out my actual nail. Oops! And owie!

This is where Gel Nail Polish Remover comes in. Before buying this product I read many, many reviews on various similar products as well as this one. The "worst" reviews I saw complained of this product causing nails to curl. As it so happens, exactly as I thought, the cause of nails curling from this product is THIN NAILS. I had previously gone a little rough on one of my pinky nails, thinning it out to the point that putting pressure on the nail hurt. Of course, that nail curled up when I applied this product. My other nails, all still mostly standard thickness, were fine. Also, it is very important to note that the nail does relax back to normal shape after removal. At least, mine did.

I had also read in another review the suggestion to apply one coat, leave on for 5 or 6 minutes then apply another coat. I can concur that this is the best practice. It is also important to remember to user your nail file to rough up/remove the top coat. If you forget that step, it won't do a darned thing!

I have now used this product no less than 3 times, on both my hands and feet, and can say that the nail curling only happened on the first application. It has not happened again with additional polish removal sessions. Again, it is important to not skip the filing off of the top layer and to apply multiple times, allowing ample time for the product to work between applications.

I absolutely recommend this product just so long as you fully understand the limitations and HOW to use it. Great value for the price, too!


My Mother ruined me. All my life, from birth,  she powdered me. And I can't stand to bathe and just dry and put my clothes on without powder. And about 35 years ago or so my sister in law introduced me to Gold Bond. It has been a true golden bond. One that I had no idea of breaking.  The only problem with it was that powder, no matter how carefully you try to apply it, seeps even to the fartherest and darkest corners of your house. Not to mention the bathroom looking like it had snowed in there...all the time. I had such a hard time my entire life just trying to stay ahead of house cleaning...dusting,  cleaning up powder residue.
A lady that used to clean told me that people that powder...There was no way for them to have a perfectly clean house. That the powder drifted everywhere.
And....then I had 2 daughters that I raised to love powder too. And when all had been said and done and the kids were grown and my sister and I moved in together,  we both lived in a cloud of powder! Gold Bond.... we were all hooked on Gold Bond!
Then....one day I happened to notice the spray and I thought. . .. I wonder?
I bought a can and the rest is history,  as they say.
And our house is clean!
And we just moved into a new home in October so this house will never have powder in all its crevices.  LOL!
BUT....wait!!
Maybe that is what makes it stronger for standing up in hurricanes! ! LOL!!
WELL. ...
I also love the effects of the powder too....of course. ..on my body. It doesn't take much and a can lasts me a long time.  My sister's lasts longer than mine so I guess I use more than she does.
I think it's a great product. I
I'm so thankful to have it.
And. ..I highly recommend it.


First for a disclosure: I didn't buy the Plexiderm on Amazon, so you can believe my review or not.

Now for my review: I was concerned, despite many online videos that show this product in action, that it would be a scam product. And that's just because of the reviews here on Amazon. NOT!  I tried it and it worked EXACTLY as promised.  I watched in my makeup mirror as one eye bag disappeared before my eyes- fun!  It didn't leave a visible film but I have very light skin especially around my eyes, so this product might leave a chalky looking film on darker skin.  (They recommend mixing the product on the palm of your hand with your foundation 3:1 if that is an issue)

Next: This is a TEMPORARY fix, just like makeup is.  It will only last 6-8 hrs depending on whether you sweat or have oily skin (both things will cause it to 'disappear').  Some bad reviews here reflect frustration over the bottle dispensor (you have to pump to prime it and must be careful not to overpump and waste product)- for me, maybe i got a new and improved bottle type, but I didn't encounter any problem whatsoever!

As for price and quantity- yes, its expensive and yes, you'll be lucky if one bottle lasts you a month.  As for me, I don't intend on using it every single day unless I get hooked.  :0  Each bottle  has only 0.5 mls in it but you only need a teeny tiny drop each time.

Lastly, i think your review will depend on your expectation.  My expectation was that the product would do what it said (temporarily de-puff some eye bags) and it does exactly that so how could I take any stars away from them?  The  cost was fully disclosed beforehand as was the product performance.  All in all, I'm now obsessed!  And I'm 100% sure that this product is in every single makeup artist to-the-stars bag these days.


[[VIDEOID:c94a2c2720b868dbd87475026003c182]] This is a review of " YUNRUO Face Roller Face Massager, Metal Facial Roller, Face Lift Beauty Roller for Neck Eye Body Skin Care”
[As a vine reviewer, I am pledging not to be compensated or  influenced by the vendor;  I state my opinions based on my personal experience without any bias or pressure]
[I am not a doctor and therefore the review below should be viewed against this disclaimer]

In the interest of full disclosure, I should start by stating that I had never tried any face roller until a few weeks back . So clearly it was with a bit of skepticism that I tried this product, primarily because the looks appealed to me .

This face massager is made with a steel Y- shaped stem and two little oval plastic balls with geometrical patterns inside. The idea is to run this massager on your face, a bit like a razor, and the moving movement is expected to shape your face. For someone who is often teased for a double chin I think this product may work well. The most interesting thing about this product is how well made it really is. The two balls do I have a grabbing kind of effect and if you run it along your jaw lines, it does kill the impression off compressing the facial muscle. Like all such products, the efficacy cannot be ascertained until you use it for some time. There is even a well-illustrated pamphlet that comes with a massager in a nice stain carrying pouch.
  But just going by this ergonomically designed massager, I am willing to give it four stars for now. A couple of words of caution: the steel stem is probably rust proof, but I would avoid moisture. Similarly, the balls are made of plastic, although they seem reasonably study, I would still urge a bit of care. But on the whole, this has been a very  fun and satisfying experience so far using this product.


The product looks cheaply made, but I feel serves its purpose just fine. I have had one since December (actually had to buy a second, because I lost a crucial component - my fault), and have never had to change the battery or tip. The beep/buzz is annoying, but I just put on a podcast and zone out. I have a lot of hair growth on my chin, which was exacerbated by laser hair removal ("paradoxical hypertrichosis"), and finally decided to look into electrolysis. I had booked an appointment with a professional after a test session with her, but decided to try this first; if it will be painful/uncomfortable and time consuming, I might as well do it in the comfort of my own home for a one-time cost. There is definitely discomfort, but it is minor on the chin compared to my arm, for example. Redness occurs, but reduces soon after, especially if you only have/treat a few hairs. It takes a bit of time to get the hang of the correct angle to get the probe in - it did seem loose and tough to manipulate at first, but now it is second nature to me. I have only used it at level 1, it seems to get the job done. I will do one section, then by the time I am done with another section (or do some chore), the hairs from the first section easily slide out with a tweezer. I agree with reviews that the included tweezers are useless, definitely use your own high quality pair. If there is any tugging, retreat the area. I agree with other recommendations to watch videos - that helped me immensely. Use witch hazel as a toner immediately after use, and be sure to clean the probe with alcohol before/after each use to prevent bumps (I don't get them that much, considering how many follicles I treat). I don't think I have been at it long enough to see if there is a permanent reduction - I see continued new cycles come in, but after I treat them I am smooth for weeks. Hopefully within a year or so it will be permanently reduced.


I read all the reviews and decided to take a chance, based on the past good performance of an older Norelco trimmer.

The good news is that this trimmer works as well as the old Norelco and its small mustache trimmer attachment is much better than the one-size-fits-all blade of earlier models.

The charging and battery indicator systems are also very much improved.

The vacuum feature, which I did not expect to be perfect, is adequate, but as others have said, don't buy just for that. It appears to catch more than half the mess, which is helpful.

My only complaint is the parts you need to work with every time you use the trimmer. The detachable comb/accu-trim guide is not flimsy per se, but the tracks it fits into are and it requires careful attention to align it properly to put it back on the trimmer. I fear that one of these days I may put it on outside the track and snap the plastic runners that go into the tracks.

The internal pieces of the cutter mechanisms -- main and mustache trimmer -- are downright flimsy. The first time I removed the main blade it felt like something snapped, but I couldn't see anything wrong. When I put it back on after using the mustache trimmer, the device ran at about half RPM and sounded like it was straining. Sure enough, the force required to remove the main blade had resulted in its inner row of teeth coming out of the little track it runs in, back and forth, to cut hair, and I had to play jeweler as I squinted to carefully coax it back into place.

Not having owned any other brand, I don't know if they cut any better -- I doubt it. But the older Norelco was less fragile.

I plan to keep this one, unless it breaks during the 60-day trial. If I could rate it at 3.5 stars I would.

UPDATE Feb. 21: nothing has broken; the "problem" parts are wearing in so they come apart much more easily and I am definitely going to keep this trimmer.


If you're looking for a cheaper alternative to Face Halo, keep looking. These aren't it. I hate everything about them. They are made of 2 pieces of fabric that encase a sponge inside. Sponges are so unsanitary to keep cleaning with since bacteria hide out in all the pores of the sponge and never completely wash out. So I hate that there's a sponge inside when it seemingly adds no benefit. In fact it holds most of the water in the sponge instead of on the outside fabric where you need it. I felt like I was wiping my face with a dry cloth. These also don't clean the face well. Seems to push the makeup around and works equivalent to a regular wash cloth. It never truly removes all makeup. With Face Halo, all my makeup gets removed using it on one side for majority of makeup and the other side for whatever is remaining. This one I had to use front and back multiple times, washing it out between each time, and it still would never get it all off with just water. The material isn't that plushy either. It seems deceivingly soft at first use but that's because the sponge inside makes it feel padded and soft, but the material itself on the outside is thin and not plush. After using a couple times, it became more noticeably unsoft, aside from the padded feeling from the sponge inside. And it's much harder to clean. When I try to fold it to rub the fabric against itself with soap, it keeps moving upwards away from making contact with itself because it's not adhered to the sponge inside. So it's very difficult to clean and it doesn't clean out the makeup easily either. I find myself using more soap to clean it than the Face Halo. So this product misses the mark in every way. I wasn't expecting it to be on the same level as Face Halo, but it isn't even a cheap alternative to consider in any way. Avoid purchasing and keep looking.


I have used Alra lotion during and after radiation treatment.  As other reviewers have noted, it is "unscented" but does have a little bit of a blah smell that some people may not like - it didn't bother me.  Overall, I think Alra lotion is pretty great. I used it at least two or three times per day for the duration of my radiation and didn't ever really get burns.  I found the lotion to be very gentle, smooth and not too greasy on my clothing.  However, I do want to warn others about the pump-top container such as the one shown here.  The pump on my container didn't work so I had to break open the top and then the lotion was so thick that I had to use a kitchen knife to get it out of the container.  Once broken, I couldn't then re-close the top securely.  Hence three stars for the pump-top.  The Alra lotion that comes in the flip top container is, in my experience, lighter and easier to squeeze out of the container as well as easier to apply to sensitive skin.  The Alra lotion in the flip top gets 5 stars from me.  I happened to have both types of containers on-hand at the same time so I examined them carefully - they appear to be the same product with the same name and description on the front.  However, the fine print on the back and the ingredient list is slightly different on the two containers.  I'm no chemist so I couldn't tell you how the different ingredients make the product differ but I will note that the pump container indicates that it is not only fragrance- and alcohol-free but also paraben-free.  The flip top container states only that it is fragrance- and alcohol-free.  So if that's important to you, now you know.  Also, the pump container, as I call it, appears taller but is actually just 3.4 ounces while the flip-up top is shorter and contains 4 ounces of contents.  You wouldn't know from the two containers but the lotion in the pump-top is definitely thicker than the flip-top lotion.  Overall, I do recommend Alra, but I found the lotion in the flip-top container a bit lighter and easier to apply. P.S. Since radiation ended, I began using leftover Alra on my face - it is that gentle!


From the female of the family: this is a relatively expensive product, and the write-up is technical, so you do want to know it works, right? It does, at least for me. I'm careful to treat my facial skin with care and good products, and while I know you cannot really stop the aging process, you can both plump up and repair dry and irritated skin.

This product does all of that. It contains some things you've probably heard about -- reservatrol, which does help rejuvenate, a concentration of an ingredient found in red wine, something of a miracle product in itself. Then there's hempseed oil which calms irritated skin and St. John's Wort, a venerable ingredient know as well to sooth and heal.

I wash my hands well, then my face and pat it dry. I drip a little serum in my palm (not touching the dropper so I don't contaminate the product in the jar), dip in lightly with the tips of the fingers of my other hand, and lightly massage it over my face. A little goes a long way, so don't overuse it.

I don't use a lot of makeup, so the problems some others had with the combination doesn't bother me. Nor do I find it too sticky -- again, don't lay it on thick.

Here's the full list of ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Niacinamide, Centella asiatica extract, N-Palmitoyl serinol (Neuromide), Bifida ferment lysate, Acetyl glucosamine, Phytosterols, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium hyaluronate, Sialyllactose, Hypericum perforatum flower extract (St.John's wort), Carbomer, Adenosine, Ceramide NP, Resveratrol, Heptasodium hexacarboxymethyl dipeptide-12, Glyceryl acrylate/Acrylic acid copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 distearate, Glyceryl stearate, Caprylic/Capric triglyceride, Sorbitan stearate, Stearic acid, Glyceryl Caprylate.

I like the results a lot, and the highest praise I can give is, I'll be ordering again.


Since becoming a mom, I've been trying to live a greener, less toxic lifestyle.  I've started cloth diapering & using un-paper towels.  I've switched to natural body & laundry products.  However, for some reason, I had been holding out on switching to chemical free cleaning and fabric/air fresheners. I'm not exactly sure why I was so hesitant. These bottles made making the switch fun and easy!

These bottles have both a mist and a stream spray option, as well as an option to turn off the spraying mechanism.  Currently, I have one bottle filled with a 1:1 ratio of water to vinegar for use as glass cleaner.  The mist option works well on my mirrors and shower doors.  The mist option also works very well for both my homemade room/linen spray and my pest repellent spray. (Peppermint essential oil diluted with water and sprayed on the baseboards/around door and windows.)  I use the direct stream option for my tub and tile cleaner.  It works very well for spraying directly onto the grout.

At 16oz, the bottles are substantial but are not heavy in hand. The trigger is easy to squeeze, yet not flimsy.  The glass itself is a gorgeous, deep cobalt blue.  I keep my homemade air freshener in one of these bottles on the bathroom counter and have been asked multiple times about where I got it.  They really are just so very pretty.  Too pretty to be hidden under the sink like most other air freshener or cleaning supply bottles.

Often times, when you purchase cleaners from the store in inexpensive plastic bottles with these same mechanisms, the spray head tends to leak after a week or two of use. It never fails.  These, however, are sturdy and seem to be much more heavy duty.  I've used these bottles nearly daily and have not had any leaks whatsoever. As beautiful as these bottles are, this is what impressed me most. I'm extremely happy with this product and would highly recommend them!

*I received a discount for this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.*