This clone of the Merkur Futur adjustable was way better than I expected. I've been using it for legs and underarms, primarily, for about 4 months. I find it to be built with good quality -- it provides a close shave, adjusts smoothly, and the head seems to be set pretty even on both sides. I found no issue even when shaving more oddly-shaped hills and valleys. I feel that the razor has pretty good grip as long as your hands aren't slathered in soap. It also comes with 5 high quality Dorco blades in a little plastic dispenser that can also be used to store used blades in a separate compartment until you're ready to dispose of it.

To clean and change blades, you have to be a little careful because you need to pop the top cover of the razor's head off to do it. I grab the handle firmly and turn the razor as though it's a tiny hammer, then use the other hand to gently pop/pivot the top cover off with the thumb and index finger.

One thing I learned from YouTube is that this and other Futur clones like the QShave -- you can adjust the head's gap width further, if you prefer a more aggressive razor. When you get to level 6, squeeze the entire razor head together then twist the dial clockwise again -- you will bypass the locking mechanism and reach level 1 again. You'll see the gap widen on the head. In this "mode", level 1 technically becomes level 7 and so on. I prefer mine this way, although the razor's perfectly good as it comes out of the box. To get back to the default gap width settings, move back to level 1 (i.e. 7), squeeze the head again and twist the dial counterclockwise until you're back at level 6.

I've not ever used a real Futur so I don't know how well it mimics that one in actual performance but, from what I understand, these clone razors mostly vary from the original in weight and minor design differences (apparently the original Merkur patent expired, making way for these clones). What I can tell you is that this one's a great deal for the money.

One other thing to note: This week, I began to really understand that we have a major condensation issue in our bathroom (There's no exhaust fan and only a tiny window.) While some other metal items began to show some rust, this razor is one of the few things that doesn't have a single spot on it anywhere. Given the price, that's definitely evidence of higher quality materials than I would have expected.


This review is for:
Cure Series Japanese Exfoliating Bath Towel from OHE - Hard Weave - Green, 110cm

I have been using bamboo brushes to scrub my back for years. Unfortunately they tend to mildew and fall apart rather quickly. They are also very impractical for travel. I saw this and decided to give it a try. No more brushes for this guy.

This thing is like one of those bath scrunchie things that hasn't been scrunched up into a ball. the description says "110cm". That's 43 1/4 inches. I am 6 feet tall and if I hold one end in my right hand, arm outstretched, the other end just touches my left shoulder. I can dangle it over my shoulder, grab the other end with my free hand and scrub quite comfortably.

It was actually easier to use and did a better job of scrubbing my back than a brush (not to mention way cheaper). I don't usually use a washcloth in the shower, but since it was in my hand and it was already soapy, I just scrunched it up and used it all over. Nice. When I was all done, I rinsed it out, put a little fresh soap on it, washed it real good and rinsed it again. Then I grabbed it in the middle, gave it three or four good 'flicks' and it was almost completely dry.

Apparently the different colors designate the coarseness of the weave. I have no prior experience with these 'towels', so I chose the bright green one because... it's bright green!
The pink one is "hard weave" at 110cm. The green one is "Extra hard weave" at 110cm, and the blue one is "Super hard weave" at 120cm.
I don't know. The green one seems just just fine to me and it's... well... bright green, but I guess if you're super grungy and you really need those extra 10cm (4 inches), then go with the blue one.

It weighs virtually nothing. The Product Details say it weighs 1.4 oz. Shipping Weight is 1.3 oz, so it apparently weighs a little bit more after you take it out of the package.
With very little effort, and 'very little' is the exact amount of effort I like to put into packing for travel, I can roll it up to just about the size of a pair of socks, so it (or one just like it) will be a permanent part of my travel bathroom kit.

I love the slogan on the package, "Today, also my skin is healthy and smooth. Continual use makes me beautiful every day". That, right there, is good enough for me.


I just got these and had to test out most of the colors right away.  This was my first time using any Kleancolor polishes so I had no idea what to expect.  I was very pleasantly surprised on the quality.  For polishes that came to less than $1 each, they cover very well with just one coat.  Usually with polishes that inexpensive they are very thin/sheer and don't cover well, which is not the case at all with these.

I knew that not all the colors were going to be to my taste/ones I would actually use (just a preference thing) but I'm happy with the majority of them.  Some were better than I had hoped they would be once I tried them out.  (They look better on your nails than in the bottle.)

The white metallic doesn't seem very metallic to me and that was the only one that seemed too thick like it was an old bottle.  It might be better going over another color than by itself, or maybe that one bottle was just a bit of a dud.  And the black seems fairly flat with very little hint of metallic.  The rest are very shiny and metallic, which is just what I was going for.  I was really into the Sally Hansen chrome line from years back and still have the ones I bought - but since it's been a long time since I bought those most of them are getting too old/thick.  Fortunately, some of these colors seem very close to the ones I had bought back in the day.  There is a little bit more of a glitter undertone to most of these compared to the other chrome polishes, but it's not overwhelmingly glittery.

I will say that these polishes have a stronger smell than most polishes I've used but it dissipates pretty quickly.

They also seem to dry pretty quickly as well.

Overall, I'd highly recommend this set to anyone who likes metallic nail polishes.  The variety of colors is great and the quality is much better than you'd expect for how much they cost.  I can't say yet with regard to how long they can go without chipping.  I honestly don't expect it to be long for my fingernails but that's just the case with ALL polishes I find.  If they chip within a day or two, then that's just par for the course for fingers.  Though I'm too lazy to ever do a topcoat, so maybe it would last longer with a well applied topcoat.  I do expect they'd last a good while on toes though since that just seems to be the nature of the beast.


Okay I want to just clarify a few things about this epilator. It is good and works well. BUT...................

This epilator comes with all the 5 attachments in the UK, but here in the US it does NOT. There is just the soft spa brush. I called the Braun customer care in the US because I was confused how the same product would be different here in the USA. This is what I was told...

Both the Braun 7921 Spa epilator and the Braun 7681 silk epil 7epilator models are exactly the same. Except the spa epilator comes with the spa brush(which is $ 18 if bought separately) and the the 7681 does not come with the brush. However, the 7681 comes with 5 different attachments, for the underarm, the shaver, face and so on. Check the product and you will understand. So, I'm confused why Braun is trying to sell us the exact same product, with two different numbers just because of the attachments.

So, in effect we can buy the 7681 and brush the extra brush(again a suggestion by someone at the Braun customer service), versus buying the 7921 spa without any of the 5 attachments except the brush which is quite useless. In all fairness the 7921 must cost way lesser than what we are charged because of the discrepancy in what it comes with.

Finally, check the reviews for the 7921 it has about 4.5 ish and the 7681 has 4. It is the SAME epilator, the reviews are not for the  attachments alone. A month ago the 7921 also had about 4 star in its reviews, and the price was $ 70.81, now they managed to get people to write better reviews for a product which is the same as the Braun 7681(which has 4 stars), and bumped up the price to $100 by increasing the review rating from 4 to 4.5.

I think Braun should be more honest in what it is doing by explaining that the two products are exactly the same except for the attachments instead of leading us to believe that the two are different. This is not what Braun is doing in Europe, then why try to do this to those of us in the USA??

Update!! 15th August 2014

When I wrote this review the rating became 4 stars. Two days after my review, three suspicious reviews have come up, please check the last three reviews. It has some random three people who just say excellent, etc and now the rating has bumped up again to 4.5. Irrespective of how the tool works, it's really shocking to see the gimmicks the company is using to increase the rating. I actually like Braun, but I don't like being manipulated!


Bottom line: This thing is great.  It is a bit uncomfortable to use the first time, but it gets easier.  If you can get a tattoo, you can easily use this thing.
What I'm glad it has: The exfoliation brush is really useful.  It keeps me from getting ingrown hairs and makes my legs even smoother.
What I wish it had: It would be nice if there was a suction cup holder for the shower.  If I use it in the shower, I have to turn off the water in order to put it on the floor outside the shower without flooding my bathroom.

I spent about two weeks researching epilators and reading hundreds of reviews and finally decided on the Braun Silk-epil 9.  It has a big head, different attachments that are useful, and can be used wet or dry.  I noticed that a lot of reviewers got it free, so I went to the BzzAgent site they reference, took some surveys, and thanks to my good karma, they sent me one to try out!  Score!  As soon as I got it, I scanned the instructions and held my breath as I held it up to my shin.  I was worried it was going to be really painful, but it was just like a rubber band snap.  It was a little uncomfortable, but not bad.  As I got closer to my ankles, it hurt a little bit, but nothing too bad.

So, after successful use on my legs, I got cocky and decided to do my upper lip.  I put on the other cap and brought it up to my upper lip.  Oh mother of pearl!  I couldn't do it.  I've never waxed my lip and wasn't prepared for it.  Not sure if you remember the first time you plucked your eyebrows, but it was a similar sensation.  My eyes watered and I couldn't go through with it.  I went online and did some research and saw that some people used lidocaine cream to numb the area.  I tried that on my upper lip and bikini line and didn't feel a thing.  I've been using the exfoliating brush and haven't had any ingrown hairs.  I've use the epilator a few more times since and it's really not been bad at all.

One word of caution:  If you have bug bites on your legs, be careful.  I didn't realize that this little hair puller could also cut skin if it's swollen from a bug bite.  That's why I gave it four stars instead of five.

Overall, I'm really happy with this epilator.  I was completely prepared to buy it and, had I bought it instead of being awarded it, would have kept it.  I have no desire to go back to shaving, razor burn, and nicks on my legs!


I've lusted after this thing since it appeared on the market a couple of years ago. Amazon's recent Gold Box deal on it made further sales resistance futile.  Wish I could get all enthusiastic about scoring a great piece of shaver technology at a great price, but sadly, the only great thing there was, was the price.  Oh, it's competent enough.  The three-track cutter heads make short work of a day or two's worth of beard, but for some reason when the little guys get longer than that, you're faced with quite a lot of work to mow 'em all down.  Then there's the wide strip of real estate that surrounds each cutter that makes those buggers under your nose nearly unreachable without a serious attack on them while your nose suffers the collateral damage.  Now all that would be enough to take off a star or two, but there are a couple of other things that Norelco has really hosed on this thing.  First is the recharging operation.  For crying out loud, just give me a cord to plug in the shaver and into the wall!! No.  That's too simple for Norelco.  They seem to have this inordinate fascination with stands and holders. There are two and you have to use one to charge the thing.  They're big, obnoxious, and take up a lot of drawer or counter real estate. The "travel holder" is GIGANTIC and looks like a sex toy from the planet Zork. No one in their right mind would EVER pack this thing in a suitcase!  What were they thinking? Then there's the cleaning. Opening each of the three fragile thin plastic head holders is irritating, difficult, and dirty since it's impossible to do without clippings coating your fingers. I'll be amazed if I don't break at least one of them within a year. The capacity to hold clippings is VERY small too.  If you wait too long, with too much to mow, they're going to fill up and stop cutting.  Even tapping the thing to dislodge the clippings is tricky since at least one of the doors will close and the contents will fall back into the cutter.  The trimmer is difficult to deploy with the small recessed slide "switch" and its versatility is severely compromised by the cutter looming just over it.  The head cover is fussy to install.  No simple snap-on like the older models, this has to slide, and you have to get it aligned just so or you risk dragging something hard over the sensitive cutter surface.

On the plus side, it DOES take care of those difficult concave facial surfaces pretty well.  The LiOn power seems to run forever without slowing down. It is light and reasonably easy to handle with its new form factor.


I read with interest, the most favorable review for this shaver. This person mentioned that this is their first electric shaver after a lifetime of using blades. I guess if that is the case, the reviewer doesn't have much to compare this product with. Having had previous Norelco models as well as a Remington and a couple Brauns... I have a bit more actual experience with competing products.

A few years back, we bought a second home. We decided to stock our vacation home with everything needed so that we would not have to carry luggage and we could just head to an airport and go. I had used Norelco shavers for a number of years. About 10 years ago, my wife bought me a Braun 7 series shaver. What a difference. It gave me a much smoother and closer shave with less chafing and discomfort. I wasn't and still am not impressed with the so-called cleaning system that Bruan has designed. But the shaver itself was terrific. About 2 years ago, the battery in my beloved Braun started to fail. So I bought a new 790CC Braun Shaver. This one was even better than the first. So as we gathered things to take to our second home, I asked my wife to pick up another Braun shaver. The 790CC is not an inexpensive product. So my thrifty wife, knowing I had used Norelcos in the past, picked up the Arcitec shaver on sale.

What a disappointment! To be honest, I can't find anything that is a distinct positive about this product. Let me organize my thoughts just a bit...

1. Size - The shaver head is just too big. It is hard to maneuver in tight areas such as at the upper lip and nose. Requires using the trimmer to get acceptably close.
2. Performance - I do not have a heavy beard. I find that 24 hours of growth is the limit for this shaver. If your facial hair is allowed to grow for any longer than that, the shaver will not cut it. If you have a heavy beard, this shaver simply wont do the job.
3. Cleaning - The heads clog very quickly. Once they do, the shaver will not cut at all. The Braun by comparison, can usually go a week before cleaning.
4. Trimmer - As others have said... Small and in an awkward position. It's foolish to suggest that the shaver head should be removed to facilitate trimming. Better to suggest that the Phillips/Norelco engineers should take a crack at a better design.

I have used this shaver intermittently for the last two years. My older Norelcos were far better than this one. So that being said, I finally decided enough is enough and ordered another Braun from Amazon.


Many who are plagued with nicotine addiction - specifically those who prefer smokeless tobacco - will find this product to be instrumental in having a successful quit. I have noticed a common trend in product reviews for smokeless tobacco alternatives; namely, disappointment in that these non-tobacco alternatives are not like the real thing. This is true, they are not. However they are VERY close, and I would say, as close a possible. We tobacco addicts are going to have to come to grips with the fact that we cannot have our cake and eat it too.
With that said, this product provided me with immense relief from my cravings. Once you try this you will realize that this addiction is not only physical, but mental. In my case, the mental addiction and the habitual part of it is more challenging to overcome. This product has provided relief on both of those fronts. I am not using any other nicotine supplement such a patches or gum, and I am doing okay. I imagine if you combined this with patches you would not have any problems at all. However I have learned from previous failed attempts that eventually even the nicotine patch has to come off and physical withdrawal symptoms in the long run are inevitable. Sometimes you just have to bit the bullet.
The product itself is very good quality. It has good moisture like regular snuff. It looks like the real thing. It is much more `gummy' than real snuff - which is neither good nor bad in my opinion. It actually makes it easier to get a good pinch. I would say this mint snuff would fall under the category of `fine cut'. It feels like the real thing when in use. It creates quite a bit of saliva which surprised me. You can spit if you choose to or you can swallow it. It actually tastes pretty good. I choose to spit because it helps me feel like I'm dipping the real thing. When I first put a dip in, I got immediate relief - which shows me that my addiction is 75% mental. This will definitely help you. Overall, this is a great product, and the folks over at Oregon Mint Snuff Co. have done a phenomenal job a creating an incredibly convincing product. I will say again however, that this is not EXACTLY like the real thing simply because it is not the real thing. This is going to be as good as it gets. It has a good taste, and generally recreates the experience of using real snuff. Just the feel of having that round can in pocket makes me feel more comfortable. So I highly recommend this product as an indispensable tool in your quit. Good luck!


It feels plumper and softer and I can see it working on my fine lines around my eyes. I usually use vitamin c serum and I like this one. It also has hyaluronic acid, ferulic acid, vitamin e and aloe vera. It is made of a organic herbal infusion and it works very well. I am cautiously optimistic at the results so far. I feel that some of the fine crows feet lines I have around my eyes and lips seem to be filling in and not as noticeable as before.. It feels plumper and softer and I can see it working on my fine lines around my eyes. I had tried a vitamin C cream in the past and felt maybe switching to a serum would help more because of the concentration.

The box states that it is 2FL oz/60 ml and that there is 20% Vitamin C, 11% Hyaluronic Acid, Ferulic Acid, E, Aloe Vera and Amino Blend. The bottle is a amber colored thick frosted glass with a glass dropper that allows me to get the amount that I need to cover my face and neck. The word acid scared me at first so I did try it on my arm for a day or two to make sure that I had no allergies and that it did not burn. It must be so diluted that it is non-burning. I can't really put into words the smell, nothing bad, but it does have a vitamin smell to it. When it goes on it is wet and takes a couple minutes to dry. Upon drying, there is no oily feel and it does not make my skin feel tight. If I didn't know that I put it on I would not be able to tell I had applied it.

This works wonders. I'm not left greasy or shiny. It really helping with my overall appearance, not just the dark spots. My face looks healthy & hydrated with a natural glow. I'm going to start using it on my arms & shoulders before summer gets here.

I am very happy with this purchase and will continue to use and recommend this to anyone who needs help in fighting aging. The price of this is very reasonable for the quality of the product.

I received this product at a discount or free in exchange for an honest review. I strongly depend on product reviews when making purchases so it's very important for me to leave an honest review. I do NOT review products just because they are free or discounted. I review items only if me or my family actually need and will use. I have read the reviews and information about the product myself prior to ordering so I am usually confident I will like the product – thus the reason many of my reviews are positive. However, I have and will continue to leave appropriate negative reviews for products that are not good quality products.


I was on 1.5 years of several broad-spectrum antibiotics for Lyme disease. Afterwards, my face started breaking out with acne across my cheeks, forehead and chin. I'm 37, and eat a clean diet, so this was unusual (and embarrassing!) for me. After about 6 months of this, I decided to try the trio of Mother Dirt skincare products recommended by the book 10% Human: the AO+ Mist, the moisturizer, and the wash. I started using everything in early December 2017 on my face (didn't need to use it elsewhere, and wanted to make it last, because of the cost). I saw minor improvement within about 1 month. My skin was breaking out a bit less frequently, I no longer had spots of dryness, and my skin had more natural glow (not greasiness - just a more healthy glimmer to it). By the end of the second month, I noticed significant improvement. My skin is still not perfect, but at least I don't feel like I'm back in high school! The difference to me is well worth the cost.

I have had the same bottle of spray for a little over 3 months (I keep it in the fridge). I use 3 sprays on my face in the morning, and then again at night. First I use the wash to remove my makeup (it's very effective as long as you pay extra attention around the eyes to remove mascara and eyeliner; I use 1-2 pumps of the wash); then I apply 2 pumps of moisturizer, followed by 3 spritzes of the AO+ Mist.

In the morning, I apply the moisturizer to my face after showering, then spritz 3x with the AO+ Mist. Afterwards, I apply my foundation. I'm sure my skin would be healthier without foundation...but I'm not yet ready for that ;)

The first thing I ran out of was the moisturizer. It lasted about 6 weeks. (ThriveMarket.com is the cheapest place to buy it.)
Next up was the wash. I bought the large bottle. It lasted about 7 to 8 weeks. (ThriveMarket.com is the cheapest place to buy it.)
Finally, I'm still on my first bottle of the AO+ Mist (has lasted 3+ months). Going to reorder now, as I'm nearly empty. (I'll reorder on Amazon, or else at the MotherDirt.com website, where they have a 20% off coupon for first time orders).

I highly recommend Mother Dirt products to help restore more balance to your skin. If possible, give the products a few months, and then gauge the difference in your skin.


I had never returned an Amazon product before, but what I received was so ridiculous that I decided it had to be returned. The wig that you receive is nothing at all like the product photographs. I don't know how Amazon has not demanded this seller upload more truthful imagery, especially considering the price. The quality is like a cheap Halloween costume wig you'd buy at a Dollar General for a few bucks. The hair strands resemble fishing twine. My mother saw the hair, and it was the first comment out of her mouth. They look shiny and obviously plastic. The wig began to shed immediately upon removal from the package, something I have never experienced before with my wigs. The wig isn't even styled the same as the product photographs. Instead of the loose beach waves presented in the product photographs, the product I received had extremely tight curls, so tight that the length was reduced significantly, meaning the tips of the wig barely came to my shoulders. The wig itself was quite thin and very tight (my head is the average width, yet both the wig and its accompanying cap were very painfully snug on me, failing to cover my hairline). The color was more of an old grey than blonde, and there is NO PART IN THE WIG. I know that the product photographs demonstrate a central part, but there is no part, and it is IMPOSSIBLE to part the hair yourself in a restyle because of the way that the wig is made. Anyone with a shred of common sense will know that you're wearing a wig because of the super weird, partless, and unnatural hairline. The thinness of the wig I previously mentioned is appalling. It isn't beautiful and realistically full or youthful. You will look like a balding Lucius Malfoy from "Harry Potter." I was too embarrassed to take pictures of myself in the wig. I decided to return it within ten minutes. The only good things I can say about this wig are that it came in a cute little bag with free fake eyelashes and that the return process was fortunately very smooth. I actually ordered another wig from a different Amazon seller at the same time for only about $20, and it was 1000000x better than what I received from this seller. Please beware! What is shown in these pictures is NOT what you receive and is definitely not worth the very high price. You can get a much better wig for around $20. I honestly don't know how this wig has received any good reviews, unless the seller switched manufacturers for this product at some point and now is delivering a much poorer quality item.


I was so excited to get this new glitter powder!  Came in 7 days. I have put on color, taken it off numerous times to see what works the best. I am a pro at it now!
Here are step by step that you HAVE TO DO to get it to turn out.  I am working on getting coats thinner. I know they will look even better after that.
1.  Base Coat and UV Light
2.  I used Black and two of the samples are grey. One THIN coat and UV Light.
3.  Second THIN black coat and UV Light.
4.  No wipe top coat. This is a must!!!  One thin coat and UV Light.
5.  Pick a color of the Glitter Powder.  All they have is numbers on the small containers so I did practice ones on some fingernail rings I had. My nails pictured are silver at base and blue at top. Pictured in the shade when you see grass.  Pictures in the sun when you see concrete.
6.  None wipe top coat and UV Light.
Tricks:  a makeup brush works good to get color on nail. I found if I dipped a finger lightly in powdered and put it on with my finger the color got more true to color.
The picture of the two grey ones are first one base coat black, second used grey base coat.
These are not in numerical order:
005 Silver
002 Light Blue
011 Dark Blue
009 Purple
008 Teal
005 Dark Purple
012 Rose Gold
006 Pink
003 Green
007 Goldish Green
004 Royal Blue
001 Dark Green
These were all with just one coat of nail glitter. If you repeat glitter and top coat again will be more vibrant. My nails you see have been on my hands for 4 days!  I have washed floors, did cleaning and still nice enough to go to a wedding!  I have NEVER had so many compliments on my nails.
I can't stress enough thin, thin, thin coats. Like I said I need to work on that myself!
Would I buy it again?  A big YES!!!
Prior to buying this product I tried eye shadow, nope. I tried 100% pigment, nope.  Has to be made especially for nails like this product.
** I did not get paid or free products for my review. I did it because I wanted to. Had a lot of fun with it but in beginning can be frustrating if steps are not done correctly. My nails are my own. I had two people ask me where I get my manicure done!!!
Have fun with it...best nail product to come around in years.


I picked out this brush by going to amazon and finding the best reviewed toothbrush, which was this one, so there are already a ton of great reviews explaining how good this thing is, but it was so good I had to add my own as well.

I really like Philips gear, i think they have great quality (already have and love one of their waterproof electric razors) and this is no exception. The whole toothbrush unit is sealed totally, not even any metal contacts (the charging base is similarly featureless, the charging takes place by induction). The heads are very solid and simple, and they have a big powerful magnet projecting out the base, so it's easy to store all your spare heads by sticking them on the side of the bathroom cabinet. The head of the brush is also really small, so it's VERY easy to reach around your mouth and polish every single surface in their, which was never possible for me with a manual toothbrush head. And it all feels very tough, the carrying case that comes with it (room enough for a disassembled body and one head) is also really nice, simple and tough.

Using it is easy enough, although it did take a few days to get used to the way it works (like never scrubbing, just slowly polishing the teeth with the head, and never taking it out without turning it off first to avoid toothpaste spray going everywhere). The 'quadpacer' thing is annoying at first but now I like it, it's easy to move over every tooth in a corner of your mouth and at the little pause move on to the next without thinking.

It did work as advertised with stains, I had some coffee stains on my lower front teeth, and within two weeks they were almost entirely gone, in fact all my front teeth are much white now. And another advantage is that you really do have that 'straight from the dentist' clean feeling. Sometimes i'll catch myself running my tongue over my teeth just enjoying the smoothness. It's a massive difference compared to manual brushes.

The single thing I don't like about this brush is that the charger is not 110/240 like most chargers are, so I had to go out and buy a 240 -> 110 voltage convertor to use it here in Europe, but that's not a big deal compared to amount I like this brush.

The battery life is fantastic, I keep it off the charger and use it until it runs down after advice I saw here at amazon. And it has a lovely way of saying it has a low charge, a little burping vibrating beeping spasm after your two minutes are up. Very mac-like too with a little white light in the switch that indicates low power and charging states.


[[VIDEOID:4a3ced858570a64a835d0594909c9c4b]] I Paid for an 18 inch wig received a 14 inch if it was way too thick at the nape of the neck and The  5 inches in the length of the wig was completely wispy and it made it look like the crypt keeper‘s hair It’s not even just the ends that are thin like most wigs because hair does thin out at the ends I truly mean that the last 5 inches of this as wig are wispy all the way around it’s thick on the actual cap  it thick at the nape of the neck and then anything past that is wispy I don’t need quadruple wefts sewn into the nape of the neck I need wefts swen around the circumference of the cap so it’s not wispy and thin 5 inches from the end of the hair so that I look like my hair is severely damaged and stolen at the ends Also I am 5,3” and 18 inch wig  comes down very far on me I measured this and it is 14 inches And just to double check I measured it against my other 14 inch wigs as well so it is definitely 14 inches long and the knots were not lightly bleached at all the grid was terrible I mean it looks horrible so visible it looks like you have a net on top of your scalp I bleach the knots myself but it still didn’t fix what this Wig was Just a hot mess all around the actual head part because they have it so thick on the cap and Wispy at the bottom it just kind of stays matted up on the head Even after I bleach the knots it still looks like. I want you to say so I’ve taken a close-up photo so you can see and this is after it was bleached I’ve also pulled all the hair to one side so that you could see just how thick it looks in the last 5 inches when the entire hair is pulled together now imagine that thin amount of hair Spread all the way around your head And it’s so short I could barely even get the left side to come around to my shoulder on the right side it’s an 18 inch wig how would that even be possible and 18 each week should easily come around to either shoulder I should be able to grab all the hair and pull over one shoulder but I can’t it’s barely pulling to the other side of my head because it’s 14 inches not 18 I am so sick of this I’m going to do a YouTube review Of the store and they’re wigs also noticed zipper bangs or it doesn’t have actual light bangs bangs but you know what would be the bangs that were grown out barely hometown past my chin after my chin it gets pretty invisible This is supposed to be an 18 inch wig


This is my first time using Amazon.com for purchases other than books and software.  So after carefully examining the various razors and reading previous purchasers critiques  I decided to go all out and buy the "TOP" of the range product the Philips Norelco arcItec 1090XD Men's Shaving System.
This was not a snap decision as I also physically examined the model in Booths chemist.  And after admiring the self cleaning aspects of the so called "SYSTEM" I gave myself a little treat and placed the order. This order also included an extra carton of cleaning lotion and a spare set of cutters.
I duly received the product but low and behold no cleaning "POD".  How can this razor be accurately described as a shaving system. Surly a top of the range "Shaving system" includes the cleaning pod.

Enough of my woes but buyers beware. Once bitten twice shy.

On the razor itself I cannot say enough to express by satisfaction with this product.
I have over the pass 40 years always used an "electric" razor. Including 2 Braun and more recently 3 Philips or Norelco models.

The razor is a joy to use. It gives a lovely and almost silent cut. It looks and feels fantastic.  The humble "electric" razor has certainly come along way and progressed to the development of this model. The design is so well balanced between the cutting heads and the main body it's as if the cutters were attached to the top of your thumb.  The charging system does exactly what it say on the box and is fully charged in 60mins. It does remind you to empty and clean the cutter head after every use. But this is a relatively straight forward exercise and not as off putting as other commentators have suggested. The recharging stand complements the razor in both design and usefulness. It has suction pads on the bottom to ensure that the stand and razor won't move from its correct place.  OK the trimmer is not as big as on my current model. But it does exactly what I need in tidying sideburns and trimming over ears etc.
Look it's a Razor not a hair grooming machine.

Would I recommend the razor?  Most definitely YES, it's a man's razor. And thankfully as previous ladies have comment on its does not suit their needs.  So hopefully I will not see my wife borrowing it either.

However be careful where you buy the product and don't get stung like me.
[[ASIN:B0014N0MFK Philips Norelco arcitec 1090XD Men's Shaving System]]


I have never taken the time to actually review a product but I just had to for this one.  Let me tell you a little bit about my skin condition and how this product has affected me.

I'm 26 years old with very fair skin.  However, many of my high school/college years were spent in a tanning bed.  I've always loved my skin when tan but when it finally sunk in that if I kept tanning I would look like a prune, I luckily stopped for good.  However, I always hated the way my skin looked.  Very blotchy, often dry, and I still get pimples at 26! I've tried every product under the sun and nothing, at least for me has lived up to its promises!

This product is truly amazing.  When I first tried it, it stung my sensitive skin.  I used it for about 2 weeks then stopped because I didn't think it was working.  If you have acne prone skin, it will make you break out a little at first because all of those pimples will be forced to the surface.  So I stopped using it.  However, after reading all the good reviews, I decided to give it another shot.  It's been about a month of using this product and boy have I seen drastic changes in my skin.  My skin is 100 percent softer and smoother.  Old acne scars that I had (my skin scars very easily) are lightening up and my complexion is much more even.  And, the best part is, I get no more pimples so don't have to use drying products like benzoyl peroxide anymore!!  My face is so smoothe throughout the day and it stays that way!  It is truly amazing, but the trick is, you HAVE to give it about a month before you will truly see results! Be patient!!

Ok, for those with a similar skin condition to me, just want to let you know my skin care routine using this product.

Morning - wash with cetaphil daily cleanser, apply alpha hydroxy souffle, let dry then apply good moisturizer ( i use eucerine spf30) Make sure you use a noncomedogenic one with a good sunscreen!!

Evening - wash with plexion cleansing clothes (need prescription), apply alpha hydroxy souffle, then a good night cream ( i use neutrogena visibly even night cream and it's worked wonders)

I also take nicomide which is a vitamin my dermatologist prescribed for helping with acne.

Sorry this review is so long, but I just really wanted to offer my advice and let you know what has given me amazing results!  If it wasn't for websites like this, I would never have known to purchase all of the products I use! I really hope this helps!!


I bought these last year after I had purchased the cheap tv stamper set that was being sold at Sally's. Don't buy that set if you can help it. Get a Konad stamper and pick someone else's plates.

These Bundle plates, just like any other project/skill/product that you use have their drawbacks.
These plates do work well, and the newer sets come with a paper backing to protect the edges. Some people state that the images don't come through, but it really depends on a couple of things, so if your images don't come through on these plates, here are some things to keep in mind:
1. try a different stamper. I bought a Konad recently and it stamped beautifully, especially the delicate full-nail leaf pattern. Came out very well.
2. it could be your polish. Some of the wet and wild stuff works, china glaze does too, as does sally hansen. but it depends on the consistency and chemicals used in the polish, so don't be discouraged! I would recommend using the same brand of top coat that you are using to do the stamping design, because some I have used seem to "melt" the base coats away after a light brush.
3. it could be your technique. press firmly but evenly as you go down. Don't press hard enough to break your finger, but a little pressure may help in transfering. Also, work quickly, as the paint on the plate or stamped will dry.
4. it could be that you didn't clean the plate properly. I thoroughly clean out every desgin with acetone nail polish remover, and make sure all the cracks are clean. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE USE NAIL POLISH REMOVER WITH MOISTURIZERS. THE OILS AND CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE THE NAIL POLISH NOT TO ADHERE TO THE STAMPER AND WON'T WORK!
5. the plate could be bad. I haven't tried every design, so I can't say which are bad, but they seemed to do okay. If you work fast and you roll the stamper in an even motion across your nails in one direction, and NOT back and forth, your design should be ok.
Overall, a good stamped makes a helluva lot of difference when doing this. Otherwise, they are good plates, although the rose doesn't come out too well in my opinion, and the full nail designs are too small, as many others have said. I'm not picky. I just match up and restamp the open space on the nail and it turns out good.
Overall, okay quality for the price and interesting designs for those who are just starting out and want to have something a little different to play with. Cheers!


I have earlobes that are slit due to younger years of wearing crazy big earrings that I had no business wearing. I have attached pictures. I have been locked into hoops and dangle earrings for the reason that every stud falls out of my ear guaranteed. Heavy earrings have been out of the question due to a fear of even further damage. Magic Bax solves all of this!

Magic Bax came well packaged, was afraid theyd be swimming around in a box, but was securely packaged. Holder of backs was pretty cool too, felt backed plastic flip open container, with 4 slots, for each side of pairs.

I tried this product using the heaviest earrings I had, and they worked! They lifted the earring up and held it in place, covering the slits in my ears. They stayed pretty secure after a few hours of wear, they did slip a slight bit, but that is understandable with the size of slit in my ear. It was easy as pulling up and securing to correct the issue. I am also a fan of the fact that is gold plated, as I have a metal allergy and am limited on my choices of jewelry. I have attached photos of earring secured with normal butterfly clasps and with Magic Bax.

What I did not like about the Magic Bax earring is the adjustable feature. It is nearly impossible to adjust. They recommend using thin pliers, but honestly who has those around and why would I want to use hardware tools on something that im going to have to on my ears? I had to open the clasp to get onto my earrings this time around (I previously tried an earlier version that worked much better). I tried using my hands but it was incredibly too strong and too small. I ended up using, which I don't recommend, a scissor to wedge in-between the clasps to pry to slightly open. I then had to use whatever strength I had to squeeze what I could close while testing it on the earring post before putting it on my ear. It came to being a little scary when taking the Bax off, just an awkward shape to hold onto a and tight clasp to pull from while trying not to rip the earing out of your ear. Personally it should just come at a standard setting, not even bothering with an adjustment feature, because between it being too tight to put on or ends up being too loose to hold onto anything, theyre are too many things that can go wrong, just seems like a potential liability issue. Or maybe a softer metal? idk. I also felt like the heart shaped base was a tad too large and was irritating my ear, making me aware that I had the Magic Bax on the whole time.

Otherwise I would recommend to someone to purchase, definitely a great idea and a need for a lot of women after years of earing abuse.


When I first got this shaver I had already read other reviews negatively reflect on the break-in period.  The mostly read that at first the shaver can be awful on your skin.  Most also said that after their skin got used to it, it was a worthwhile buy.  I feel exactly the same way.  However I went through a worse "break-in" period than the ones I read about.  I have horribly dry and sensitive skin.  This shaver cut me numberous times at the beginning.  Yes, that's right.  An electric razor cut my skin.  This was definitely a first for me, as well as others I knew had used an electric razor in the past.  As bad as it was, I have to say that I believe it was my atypical skin that aided in causing this.  The funny thing is that in the beginning it probably could have been worse.  The lotion in the shaver helped to minimize the pain and harm that the shaver had caused me.
After this period this razor was fantastic.  I haven't used an electric razor, myself, in probably over a decade.  They sure have changed.  Unfortunately this also makes it difficult for me to compare it to ones that I have used in the past.  The ones that I did were practically archaic next to the current products that I shopped through.
The pros of this razor easily satisfy my wonder if I had made the right choice of electric razor and what I needed it for when my "manual" razor worked so well.  I couldn't believe how close this shaver got.  I was astonished.  Again I unfortunately can't compare to other electrics on the market.  I love when I'm in a rush and I can use the 8060 to quickly get rid of my five or six-oclock shadow.  Almost no cleanup and if so it doesn't have to be done right away, especially if you're in a rush.  A hair catcher would've been a nice edition but the ones in electric trimmers I use or have used only seemed to get in the way.
I'm happy I got the "Shaving System" as well because not only does this model have a great quick-charge function but you also never have to manually put the lotion in the shaver.  It's done automatically.  And, as stated before, I absolutely love the lotion, especially for difficult skin like mine.
In conclusion the Philips Norelco 8060X Moisturizing Shaving System was a purchase that I am now entirely happy for having bought.  If you have poor skin or when you first use this it chafes your skin badly, give it some time because your skin should definitely become accustomed to it and it's smooth shaving from there.


This is my chance to see if the reviews you read here are from real people that got the product.. :)

I got this shaver a month ago..

I was using a regular wet razor and got tired of having to run to work with a piece of toilet paper so I could clean the blood coming out of my face.

It was also a pain in the butt having to spread the shaving cream, and then get rid of it every day.

Now I am using the Spectra and I'm very happy with it.

The instructions tell you to give up to 3 weeks for your face to get used to the new shaving system.

But in my opinion, it is just a way for them to make you LEARN first how to use the machine. I did not notice any differences in the skin or shave after the "getting used to" period compared to the first day I used the Norelco.

But I do not mean that there is no difference in the skin.

You feel the skin a lot better and softer after the fist shave with this system vs. the razor.

I am still learning how to get the best shave with it.

I have shaved my face to the point that I got a CLOSER shave than the razor a few times. And other times I get a just OK shave, but not as close as before.

I think it depends on how the hair reacts to the machine any given day.

Sometimes I spend more time to get the same results as other days. But no more than 5 minutes.

I always used it in normal mode. This way it is supposed to be the fastest.

My tip to you would be this:

The instructions tell you to shave with your face clean.

But if you shave right after taking your daily shower, is like your face gets humid and less slippery for the Norelco.

I had better results with my face really dry. So I clean my face the night before and shave when I wake up, before taking my shower. This way I have my face clean and really dry.

Sometimes you have to make more than a gentle pressure with the heads on your face to catch and cut the hair closer.

I got some irritation in my lower part of the neck a few times... it is a little difficult to catch the hairs in that area.. may be because the skin is softer in there.

The battery last a lot.

It is a very practical machine, and comes with a pouch so I can shave the mornings I wake up at my girlfriend's home.

No more blood for me. But take care with your lip. Once i catch it a little with the spectra and got a bad feeling in it for a few days.

I think that with some more time, I will perfect the technique and always get the shave I want with the Spectra 8825XL.

I recommend this machine to anyone. It is great.

Sorry for my bad English.. I speak Spanish.

Good luck!!


Immediately after purchasing this product, I gave it a four-star review. However, after six months of owning it, I have decided that it is not right for me and am changing my rating.

I have watery eyes, oily lids, and long lashes, meaning anything I put on top of the lid is going to end up underneath it in a few hours. After reading hundreds of reviews of vegan, organic liquid liners, I decided to give this one a chance because of all the good reviews. I liked it a lot in some regards, but there were too many drawbacks, which I will detail here. Hopefully this will help you decide if this product is right for you.
Pros:
- No irritation
- Does not smudge or transfer to under eye area, even after exercise (yay!!)
- Removes easily with normal facial cleanser (double yay!!)
- Very black
Cons:
- Difficult to apply, even with an expert hand. (I am all about identical, precise cat eyes.) During application, if you lift up the brush once and then try to continue your line, you will find that it scratches into what you have already applied and leaves gaps that need to be covered up with careful dabbing of more product. After three or four applications, I got used to the consistency of the formula, but this is one of the biggest drawbacks of this product. (Also, even though as a whole it comes off very easily at the end of the day, fixing little mistakes with just some water or spit is quite difficult for some reason, perhaps because the product is still tacky.)
- The liner does not sink into your skin, meaning it sits on top of your eyelid and will flake off over the course of a day. Miraculously, it doesn't give you raccoon eyes, but it does create a ragged edge or little gaps in your liner that are obvious up close.
- Having used various pen, liquid, and gel liners over the years, I find the design of this brush terrible. It is not a bristle brush; it is more of an inflexible point. The design also makes it so you can't grip very closely to the tip, giving you less control. This makes it so you end up with a coat of liner on your lashes (I do have long lashes, for the record). Like I said, the applicator just does not allow a lot of control, especially when you're trying to go back in and fix precise gaps.

I appreciate that this product is vegan and organic, but let's be honest... you can't have your cake and eat it, too. I couldn't deal with the frustrations of the application. I ended up tossing this product and purchasing Black Noir Waterproof liner by NYX that is ah-MA-zing. It is everything this product is not, albeit a little more chemical-y.


This is my first new razor in several years, so it's basically being compared to a 7+ year-old Norelco.  Also, I have never shaved using traditional blades, so I can't compare it with that experience.  With this said...

Pros: There's a lot I like about this razor.  It gives a really close shave.  Much closer than I've gotten from previous electrics.  It still could be a little closer, though, but not by much.  It's cordless, which is very convenient, and the charge seems to last quite a long time.  So far, one charge seems to last about 4 weeks for me, with shaving every day for about 3 minutes or so.  Pretty good.  It also is very ergonomically designed -- very comfortable to hold.  I like that it is so quick to charge -- only takes about one hour.  You also have the option of cleaning it with either water, or with an included brush.  The water does a great job of cleaning out all the little hairs.  I still worry about getting it wet too frequently, though, so I usually clean it with the brush and just clean it with water about once a month.

Cons: The biggest con is that while there are "charging" and "done charging" LEDs on the razor, there is no "Battery Low" LED.  This means you only know when the battery is dead when it dies while you are shaving.  Once you've gone though a couple charge cycles you will learn about how long it goes between charges, but nonetheless it'd be nice to have a warning.  It's really only because of this that I knocked off one star.  But one other con is that the power adapter is somewhat large, as opposed to older Norelcos, so if you choose to use it as a corded razor, it might be inconvenient to store the adapter near the razor if you keep in, for example, a medicine cabinet.

Other thoughts: Worth noting that you don't need to use the included stand if you don't want to -- the cord can plug directly into the razor for charging. Also, it can operate as either a cordless or corded razor, although the manual warns that using it as a corded razor too often will hurt the battery, so you pretty much have to choose one or the other.  Comes with a very small travel pouch, head protector, and brush.  Great razor overall.  Only knocked it one star because there's no Battery Empty LED... some other Norelcos have this feature, but many of them are more expensive than this one.  This is a great value for the money.


I was a bit hesitant to buy this item because of the negative reviews, but went ahead with my purchase anyway and am glad I did. The butter came in a plastic, airtight tub (which saved me the trouble of having to transfer it for storage). I used it in the crafting of three different skin care products – as a substitute for cocoa butter in a lip balm recipe; mixed with equal parts shea butter, coconut oil and calendula infused olive oil in a foot cream for cracked heels; and mixed with shea butter, coconut oil and avocado oil in a body butter – all with positive results. I had no trouble melting or whipping it. This butter is white and has little to no odor, which is a big plus when mixing it with other ingredients that might have their own scent/color.

However, for those who’ve never used Kokum butter before, there’s a few things to consider: 1) This is a hard butter (I would personally classify it as “very hard,” with cocoa butter being “hard” and shea “soft”); 2) It has a “dry” and “flaky” appearance –I’ve done the research, and that’s normal and how it’s supposed to be; 3) Because of its hardness, it doesn’t apply well as a stand-alone (unless it’s warmed first and applied immediately) and applies best when blended with other ingredients. These points could be considered “pros” or “cons” depending on what someone is looking for in a butter.

IMO, Kokum butter is best suited: 1) as a substitute for cocoa butter in recipes (similar characteristics but without the distinct cocoa smell and yellowish color) 2) to lend some firmness to a formulation that is too soft or runny when a more solid consistency is desired (cocoa butter or bees wax will do this same thing, but cocoa butter has a strong smell and some people don’t like to use bees wax in their skin care formulations 3) in ANY skin healing product (Kokum butter is believed to help regenerate skin cells and promote skin elasticity) where it will be mixed with other ingredients. Unless you’re looking for a very firm consistency in a formulation, I would use Kokum butter as no more than 25% of the formula.

One last thing worth noting is that this Kokum butter is “raw” (not heated) but REFINED, as it clearly states in the description and on the packaging, which means it has been processed in some way. Personally, I’ve never seen unrefined Kokum butter sold anywhere – I’m not even sure it even exists! – but figured I would mention it since it might be important for some people.
All that said, I’m very happy with my purchase and will definitely buy this product again.


Better than Elastiderm Eye Cream for Puffiness and Dark Circles. I am a 38 yr old male.  I used the cream nightly before I bought this serum. With the cream I saw excellent results in terms of tightening/firming around the eyes and reduction in fine lines. However, I still had some slight puffiness and purplish dark circles until I bought this serum. The potent caffeine in this serum deflated the puffiness under both my eyes in 15 minutes and constricted the purple vein under my left eye so it was less visible. After about 6 weeks (morning and night), I stopped waking up with puffy eyes.  My girlfriend saw her bags flatten too and she was contemplating surgery.

Unlike the cream, this serum does not have blueberry extract (an antioxidant for prevention of wrinkles) and cannot be applied on the top eyelid or brow bone.  This is more of a targeted eye serum designed for puffiness caused by fluid and dark circles caused by "weak" capillaries showing through thinner skin due to loss of fat. The serum is much cleaner and easier to apply than the cream because of the rollerball applicator.

For eye lines, wrinkles, overall firming/tightening ABOVE and below the eyes:  Obagi Elastiderm Cream
For eye puffiness and dark circles under the eye: Obagi Elastiderm Eye Complete Complex Serum

You can use both alternatively (morning--serum, night--cream) or layer one right after the other (first serum, then cream, both morning and night).  I only use the serum when I need it.  I have tried layering both for several days and my under eye skin developed tiny milia.

For puffiness and dark circles, I have tried origins ginzing, burts bees sensitive puffiness cream, ole henriksen ultimate lift gel, kate somerville dark circle corrector, and elite serum.  Obagi Elastiderm Eye Complete Complex Serum is miles ahead of these competitors and shows results quickly. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY and TIME ON ANYTHING ELSE!  If your eye puffiness or bags are due to fluid retention or lack of circulation, this product will definitely work.  BEFORE TRYING PLASTIC SURGERY, TRY THIS PRODUCT.

I got the Obagi Serum from Holiday Skin Care.  They are more expensive but deliver legitimate goods. It's easier than going to a derm's office. I recommend buying both the Elastiderm Serum and Cream and you may not have to get risky and expensive blepharoplasty surgery.


So, I HATED shaving my legs and did not have the  bank account/ patience that professional waxing requires. It was this burning hatred of hair and relative certainty that laser hair removal is nowhere in my immediate future that motivated me to look into epilation. Also I am kind of addicted to self-tanning and shaving and waxing totally ruins a great faux tan.

I bought this epilator.

After using it on my arms and thighs for about a week with minimal discomfort, I downed a couple shots of vodka and began to epilate my calves.OUCH.Even after hanging out in a steamy shower for a half hour AND using it IN the shower, this was SUPER painful. But I kept going...

The couple days of doing my calves was intense (cursing, screaming, alarming my husband with my obsessive mission to rip the hair out of my legs), and there's no way I could get everything in one sitting since I have zero tolerance for pain. Anyhow I am so glad that I didn't stop!!!!

10 months later, I epilate once per week for about 15 minutes while watching tv (I no longer need to use the "wet" mode unless I wait 2 weeks between uses, more hair=more pain). It would have been nice if someone had given me one of these when I was like 15...thinking about all the money&time I have wasted on shaving is depressing.

Pros:

*Price- this is a great deal for all the money and time you will save
*Wet/Dry function- if you don't handle pain well, this is the ONLY thing that will get you through the early days
*Rechargable- No cords, no batteries.
*Multifunction- you can use it as a shaver or trimmer if you're so inclined
*Regrowth is not scary- your hair will be finer and tapered at the end, not angry and spikey like shaved hair

Cons:

*If you are new to epilation, it's going to hurt (but only the first couple of times)
*Grip-In the shower I've dropped it before because the grip isn't rubberized
*It's difficult to be 100% smooth(but you won't care because the remaining hairs are so fine)

I've read people complain about the battery...I plug mine in for an hour every couple of uses and it's fine. Also ingrown hairs seems to be a recurring theme...this hasn't been an issue for me, and if you exfoliate regularly you should be fine.

Of course I totally recommend this epilator to all my friends and family. I think it's great for beginners or even for the more experienced epilator-user who doesn't wish to be stuck next to an outlet.


My friend introduced me to epilating about 5 years ago. She had a double headed one from Spain it was amazing you could barely feel a thing. I searched for one similar everywhere and did some research that said the 40 dollar epilators do just as good as the more expensive ones. So I settled and bought a 40 dollar one, it did the job yes and I got use to how it worked (I usually waxed though since the epilator never removed every thing) Well it died about 4 months ago after, I decided that I wanted an epilator that would last and actually get the job done.

I went back to researching, I read so many reviews and many of you probably have and will. It is from my experience it depends on the person and the day that makes the review (I am having normal day.)

I decided in the to buy the Braun 7281 and crossed my fingers. Since I had grown use to my last epilator I was extremely surprised that this one felt so much better and barely noticed any pain; as well as I don't have to wax anymore saving so much more money now by spending more on the better epilator. But I decided I would give myself about 6 weeks and see how it did pain wise. It didn't feel the worst but it did sting for a few minutes and then I got use to it again. I must say that it still didn't hurt as bad as the 40 dollar one did and it still did just as good as a wax would. (Any epilator is going to sting if you haven't waxed or epilated in a 6 weeks +, I recommend waxing if you have sensitive skin before you jump back into epilating.) In the end I would even say this one is equal if not better then one my friend had and would recommend it to anybody. Added bonus is that it comes with many different tops as well as an electric razor.

If you are still on the fence about buying this one verses the 40 dollar one you have also been looking at. Buy the 40 dollar one first and in a few months when it dies, come back and buy this one. But if you want to save yourself time and money then make the jump and buy the Braun 7281 you won't regret it.

Also if you aren't familiar with how to use and epilator read the instructions it doesn't work like a razor and if you use it like a razor it will hurt. I feel it is the only reason people would complain about this epilator.


Since I have a lot of thick hair, I typically let it air dry, as it takes too long for me to blow dry it out, and it gets too hot.  (I can only get the rubber band around my hair twice.) My hair is frizzy and is somewhat wavy at the ends.  It normally takes me 45 min to straighten my hair, after it has been air dried out.  The Jose Eber Digital Straitening Brush cut down the time dramatically!  It took me between 10-20 minutes to straighten my hair.  After letting my hair dry out overnight, it took me 10 minutes to straighten my hair, and I did not have any hair products in my hair!  It took me the maximum of 20 minutes, to straighten my hair, after being left in a braid and bun all day.  During that time, I used thermal heat protectant, and when I use heat protectant, I don’t spray a large amount.  I do a few quick spritzes on my entire head, and then brush it through.
As with any electrical equipment, read the instructions.  The instructions were clear, and made the brush very easy to use.  The digital display is easy to read and see.  The instructions make it easy to switch the temperature setting from Celsius to Fahrenheit.  The temperature settings are from 320 degrees Fahrenheit to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.  The brush is not bulky, and it’s not heavy.
As recommended in the instructions, brush sections of the hair for easy and proper straightening.  When I sectioned my thick hair, I was able to quickly straighten it.  I used the straightener on the highest setting, and my hair did not smell like burnt hair.  Normally when I use other straighteners, I am hesitant to start right next to the root, as I have been burned before from the steam of a typical hair straightener.  I was able to safely and easily straighten my bangs with it, as the red silicone caps protect your scalp, and doesn’t burn your head.  Even though I had the Jose Eber Digital Straightening Brush on the highest heat setting, my hair was not hot to touch.  When using other typical hair straighteners on the highest setting, I tend to get the horizontal line from the flat irons’ plates idling a tad too long, on a section of the hair.  Since this is a brush hair straightener, I did not have any horizontal lines!  The brush made my hair smooth, and easy to brush through with my fingers.  I love this straightening brush.  It works wonders!


The good:

Packaging is very much discreet, and inside the box was another pretty box. They sent it to me in a little black box, with some really pretty tissue paper around the jar. And a little business card.
Speaking of the jar, that's discreet, too. The label peels right off, leaving you with a simple black jar with a silver lid. The cream is filled to the TOP of the container, and it smells so wonderfully of vanilla.
Without the label, it can easily pass for any kind of body/face cream on the market.

Applying it, you really do only need a little bit, like a fingertip's worth. It's very creamy at first, and even with only a small amount it looks like you used way too much with the way it just spreads out, and then it feels and looks very oily before finally absorbing. Now I understand why 4oz is sufficient for a month supply.

I might edit in later on to share any results, seeing as there aren't any other reviews on it at all... Presuming anyone requests it anyway. (No sense wasting the time writing it up here if no one cares to know. ;p)
Their site says you can 'see results' within 2 weeks, but we all know how much that varies from person to person. However, it has Pueraria Mirifica in it, and that stuff is strong, so who knows how fast it'll work.

The bad: Delivery.

There is no "fast" option - when you order it, your only option is 5-8 days.
I placed this order July 6, on a Saturday, and it was expected to go out the following Monday or Tuesday.
It "left the facility" on Wednesday, July 10th.
It was expected to arrive between Thursday, July 11 - Tuesday, July 16.
It finally got to my post office July 18th.

Considering that I had to PAY for the shipping, unlike a good 95% of my orders on Amazon, I can't say I'm impressed with the seller's delivery speed. Of course, I don't know if their shipping is always like this, either, and it was only 2 days off of the estimated date, which is why I only docked 1 star. But for future orders through them, I will order a week or two ahead of time -- just in case -- and I suggest you do the same.

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ETA: Second time around it arrived one week later on the dot. I ordered it on the 7th (with a new shipping option of 3-5 days) and it arrived on the 14th. No business card this time (maybe because I've bought from them before?) but it arrived in the same pretty box with the same pretty tissue paper.


Okay, so this is my first review so bear with me if I don't really describe this well or miss a few things. But I absolutely love this scent!
I got a sample of the "Roses by Chloe" and almost instantly fell in love with it's feminine and floral scent with just a hint of something citrus-like. However, I took a look at the price on Amazon and just....holy crap. I'm in high school and love trying out new scents, but I most definitely do not have $70 to spare for a bottle of perfume. I was quite disappointed until I saw this oil in my suggestions, I noticed the reviews were fair so I clicked on it, read up on the reviews, and decided "Might as well give this a try." Since the price was so low, honestly I wasn't expecting much.

And ladies I am so glad I did. I ordered the 2 oz. container. First let me say that it is SMALL. Like really small. When I received it I was kind of miffed at how small the container was, but once you so much as TOUCH this bottle that scent is staying on your hands the entire day. I'm not even exaggerating. The staying power of this scent is just unbelievable, but be warned it will stay on anything it touches. So be careful if you plan on pouring this into a different container.

For the price this small little thing is unbelievable, it smells fantastic! Just like the original Roses! I will give a fair warning though to those who get headaches from the smell of Gardenia. The top notes of Gardenia in this oil are STRONG. And my mother gets severe headaches from the smell of gardenias, it does wear off after a bit, but be warned that the gardenia will smack you across the face at first.

I'll try to describe the smell as best as I can, for those of you who don't know what the original Roses smells like. First off this oil has a bit more gardenia than rose to it, but it's just the top notes and wears off after a little bit. Then you can smell the subtle scent of roses mixed with the memory of the gardenia as it still lingers within the scent. In my opinion, this scent best suits a feminine individual with grace and compassion. But she still has that boost of confidence to her, she knows her place yet she remains humble and kind.

I would best pair this scent with someone like Solji from EXID (a Korean pop group). Who's quite feminine and sweet but has powerful and gorgeous vocals. Or possibly Dasom from SISTAR (a disbanded Korean pop group) who is feminine and graceful as well as kind.


The clear stamper came just as described. I haven't actually used it on my nails yet but I have played around with it on some paper and it picks up the images perfectly. After reading some concerning reviews on other clear stampers I was hesitant to purchase this one. However, I have had no problems as of yet. The only flaw is that there are two little dent/scratches on the stamper head and I am afraid eventually it will lead to bigger dents/scratches. With it being so inexpensive I wouldn't mind purchasing another one for back-up, just in case. I do not use any scrapers that come with the stampers, as I use gift cards because they are much easier to use and swipe with.

The stamper head is squishy but not marshmallow squishy. It is possible to squish on your nail without rolling, so long as you do not have extremely wide nail beds. It is a little hard to get used to being able to see through and it takes some practice getting it lined up exactly where you want, but it's easier once you do it a few times. As I stated earlier, the images are very crisp and clean when being picked up. Instead of squishing down like I did with my other stamper I instead try to roll/flick the stamper across. This is more for the fear of damaging the stamper, as I've read about others who did not have success with clear stampers.

Make sure that when you use it you do not clean it with acetone/polish remover as it will eventually make the stamper head cloudy and no longer see through. Also, do not buff or anything before first use, I found that it picks up perfectly without having to do any of that.

I highly recommend getting this stamper if you love to stamp but have problems with perfect placing, such as myself.

*****UPDATE******

I have no idea what happened but I've recently been trying to use this stamper and it will just not work. I've used so many different polishes, different brands and nothing! I had no problem at all and picked up images very well, however now it picks up less than half of the image which is extremely frustrating. I spent about 2 hours this morning doing all kinds of different things, using different polishes, using different techniques, different stamping plates and nothing is working! I've tried priming it like you would a non-clear stamper which includes wiping the head with acetone and buffing it with a file.


At first sight, this razor may cause some consternation to Transformers fans, who can't be faulted for thinking that the arcitec 1090 is really the Decepticon known as "Frenzy" in disguise.  It stands at attention  like a little bathroom sentinel on its silver base, proudly announcing the shaving time on its shiny chest, the three circular razor heads seemingly following your every move while waiting to transform when you least expect it.

Even when it's on the move, it can remain snugly in its futuristic-looking pod, which also has charging capabilities, and looks not unlike a cryogenic holding chamber from sci-fi movies.

From my (and my husband's) experience with this razor, it would be a much better piece of equipment if it actually did something as cool as transform into something else.  Unfortunately, it's not much more than a pretty face, and isn't for all types of facial hair (or leg hair for that matter)

Pros:

- Cool looking with a sleek, modern, hi-tech style. Fits very comfortably in your hand.
- There's a display with BIG numbers to indicate how much shaving time you have left. If you ever get caught half way through your shave with no juice, then it's time to see your Optician right away.
- Easy and quick to charge (1 hour). The quick charge feature for a single shave is a nice feature for when you're pressed for time and out of charge.
- Aesthetically pleasing and efficient stand with suction cups to hold it firmly to the counter top. Razor and stand look great next to your expensive bathroom faucets.
- There's a safety lock feature to prevent it from accidentally coming on when travelling. Also useful to prevent your kids from trying to use it.

Cons:
- It gives a reasonably close shave on coarse hair, but you have to keep going over the same spot repeatedly to achieve that. Men's facial hair was okay, but the hair on the neck and chin was almost a mission impossible. (Ladies, forget trying to shave your legs with this razor.) My husband had to resort to a cheaper Norelco model to get those stubborn hairs, and the arcitec left the area under his chin and on his neck feeling irritated and sore.
- It took 12 minutes to shave, almost twice as long as compared to his other razor, even with the larger shaving area.
- The trimmer feature looked useful and functional, but proved to be in a very inconvenient position relative to the shaving heads. You'll need to remove the shaving heads entirely for the trim feature to do its job, and even then, it was not very effective.
- Washing/cleaning after use was easy enough though it meant having to open the three individual cutting heads separately. A simple mechanism to pop all three open simultaneously would have been nice.  In addition, the area for catching hair isn't very big.
- The travel pod is a nice bonus feature, but on the big side if space is an issue. You probably don't need the travel pod anyway, since the razor comes with a safety lock.
- Very expensive, and not as efficient as cheaper models.

Norelco did recommend in the manual that you should use it for three weeks without using any other razor so that your skin would adjust to the razor, but at this price, I'm afraid I'll need instant gratification.

Amanda Richards, December 17, 2007


My skin is dry, totally clear (no acne) save for some redness & visible veins from Type 1 rosacea. This sunscreen feels quite gentle and does not seem to irritate my skin at all. It adds a light but effective level of hydration without feeling heavy. It is a chemical sunscreen, so zero white cast. It is thin, and goes on like a light lotion. Typical viscosity among my other K-beauty brands.

I have a wide assortment of sunscreen, of various formulations and types. It is my #1 skin care product as I use it daily all year long. It is a habit. I avoid the sun for a few reasons, so sunscreen is vital to my well being. I live in a variable climate (from dry, freezing temps to humid hot) and I have sunscreen preference depending on season and situation. I tend to prefer mineral (my fair skin can handle any white cast) but do utilize chemical sunscreen often.

I am going to like this for basic daily summer use. I tend to reduce my morning skin care routine down to a basic wash or splash of water and a moisturizing sunscreen. Since this offers SPF 50 (P++++), I know my skin is going to be pretty well protected. Since it feels like a moisturizer and goes on clear, I can skip my other skin care if I want. I tend to skip morning skin care in the summer because I am likely to just sweat it off anyway (I have a more involved night time routine to make up for it). So a sunscreen such as this is easy to use, makes my skin feel good, and easy to reapply throughout the day. I dont wear make up usually, but for sake of review I used it under a light foundation tint. Seems to play well- I didnt notice any rolling/pilling. I'll use it up. I have also used it over other skin care (hydrating toner, serum, light moisturizer) and it worked well on top of all that too.

Not sure yet if it will be repurchase. I do like Fascy Lab products, so it's a contender. Worth trying anyway
4.5 stars

Active Ingredients:
DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE 2.0%
BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE 1.0%

Inactive Ingredients:
WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, POLYISOBUTENE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, SILICA, ADENOSINE, CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, SORBITAN OLEATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE


My skin: mid 40s, leans dry, semi sensitive*, clear but with redness/visible veins (rosacea).

My skin has been really loving this Easydew Daily Double Hydra moisturizer. I love K-beauty products and hadn't heard of this line. I am glad to have been able to try it as it just works really well for me. I highly recommend that it is paired with their Double Hydra Toner, especially if you like using hydrating toners using the 7 skins method (apply toner in layers until skin has soaked up as much as it can). Then follow with this, and the skin feels light, fresh, hydrated, supple, smooth, plump, and oh so happy. I find that I can use it day and/or night. I really have no preference. Seems to play well with other products (SPF, serums, masks)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077BTR9H4/ref=pe_1098610_137716200_cm_rv_eml_rv0_dp

As someone who engages in hobby skin care, I like finding through trial and error items that I would buy again, or would be my go-to if I had to choose just a couple things. These two are my go-to items. If I don't feel like playing around with other products, or if I am in between testing products, this combo just saves my skin and makes it look and feel so good. In a time when we really shouldn't be touching our faces (and we shouldn't anyway), sometimes I can't help it as my skin just feels soft and pleasantly moist.

The bottle style is very familiar to me. Tall, thin, with twist off cap. Squeeze to get product. 2.02 fl ounces will last quite some time even when using a generous amount. Dont forget neck and chest :)

When I say I have semi sensitive, I used to have really sensitive skin- felt easily irritated, often had a burning feeling or itchy feeling. I had to learn about ingredients and figure out what bothered me. But ultimately, I learned that it incorporating ingredients that help repair and maintain the skin barrier is what helps most of all. So ceramides, occlusives, Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF), Serine, copper, and several others.. that just help the skin significantly. Add in hydrating toners and consistent use of SPF, and the skin is looking good. Now, using harsh products can contribute to broken skin barrier, but often it is simply environmental or physical (too many exfoliating sessions, too harsh/physical scrubbing, too much sun/wind/vacillating temps). So I consider my skin semi sensitive because I am aware that I used to have really sensitive skin and now I seem to not to, but I still actively regard and address my skin in terms of maintaining skin barrier. THIS product has ingredients that help the skin barrier (NMF, Serine).

I like it a lot, good stuff. Definitely recommend.


I have baby fine hair.  Thin hair makes it difficult to curl my hair because either they are too hot, to large, hair gets caught in clips, or other reasons.  As a result, I don't curl my hair often.  This might change that.

CHARGING
Charging this took 3 hours once I got it.  It has a gauge on it which lets you know when the battery is full and status of it.

CONTROL PANEL
The control panel is covered in the instructions, but it is not quite what it is described.  I found it very intuitive, however and no problem in using it.  Just mess with the buttons and you will figure it out.  The right button changes the section, the left button chooses the level.

SETTING
Every time I turn this off, I have to reset it to F instead of C and then I have to reset the different times too.  It does not remember so far every time I have used it and I have tried multiple ways.

CURLING
This thing is AWESOME.  The thing is you have to have SMALL pieces of hair and make sure no other hairs are caught with it.  If you don't then it will curl your hair tight and jam it up.  More on that later.  I set my hair for baby fine at 300F and 8 seconds and once it heated up, the curls were perfect.  I had to redo a few of them but for the most part they were nice.

JAM
When you are not careful to separate ALL hair from a section, sometimes the shorter hairs will catch in the roller in the opposite direction and it will cause a jam.  It is scary.  That is one reason why I set it only at 8 seconds.  All you do is make sure you have a mirror and then hit the controls until you reverse the direction and run it for a moment and VOILA- hair is out.

Make sure to comb the hair and then redo it in smaller sections.

TIMER
One more thing, this will roll up your hair and then it will beep each second of the count down of your hair in the roller.  It gives a long beep when done, you release the button and your hair comes out.

THE BOTTOM LINE
This is a great curling iron.  I love that I can do this in the living room with a mirror and not have to stand in the bathroom.  My hair looks natural and beautiful.

MY RATING
FOUR STARS I wish this would set itself to Farenheit and stay there.  It is annoying to reset it every time.  I know it is supposed to stay, but mine doesn't.  Other than that, this would get five stars, but I am taking one off for that.

PHOTO
I posted a photo of my hair so you can see how curly it is.  Keep in mind, I have very little hair and it is very very fine.  This curling iron really make my hair look amazing.


We have been through several Clarisonic brushes in our house (Mine kept dying) and my daughter swears by her Clarisonic Mia.  She has to go to a camp which has a lot of other teens at it for a week to work for a city reach out program.  She wanted to bring her Clarisonic, but I talked her into trying this one out.  It is easy to transport and use and if it is lost or taken, it is not as expensive to replace.

WHAT IS THIS BRUSH LIKE?
First of all, this comes in a nice hard case which is great for travel.  It comes with one soft brush for daily use and a harder brush for once a week or so use.  There is a silicone brush head which is for dry sensitive skin types.  The brush runs on batteries which did not come with our unit.  They are AA batteries.  There are two speeds- slower for daily use and higher for the harder brush to exfoliate.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
There are two speeds.  The first speed is very slow and my daughter is not fond of it.  She prefers to use it on the second speed which is faster.  Since it runs on batteries, it is not going to have the consistency as a plug in version.  My daughter prefers the exfoliating brush and uses it 2 times a week.  She feels that it cleans her skin as good or better than her Clarisonic Mia as it gets rid of the dead skin cells leaving her skin softer and more clear too.

It seems to be very waterproof.  My daughter uses this in the shower and has had no problems with it.  After almost a month of use, twice a week, she is not having problems with the batteries running down yet.  She does  a lot of house sitting so having this handy has been great.

AFTER EXFOLIATING BRUSH
After using the exfoliating brush, my daughter wanted me to mention that it is important to put on good moisturizer as the skin has been exfoliated well and you will need to make sure to use moisturizer on the face to protect the skin as it repairs.

THE BOTTOM LINE
If you want the cleaning of a Clarisonic Mia but want something more travel friendly that cleans well, this might be a brush for you to try out.  Working best on the second speed with the exfoliating brush, twice a week does the trick for our daughter.  She really likes it and thinks it works as good or at times better than her Clarisonic Mia which she still has.

MY RATING
FIVE STARS for this one although it is not fair to grade it against the Clarisonic which is electrically powered, it works as well but does have the battery power.  I debated giving it four stars, but it does work better than any battery powered brush we have tested so far, so I am leaving it at five.  The soft brush is not too great, though, so perhaps see this as FOUR AND A HALF.


and a nose that doesn't get over fragranced easily, this is your cream. It is thick, applies easily and gets absorbed quickly. The scent does dissipates in a fairly good time.

Ingredients: Aqua/Water/Eau**, Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Dodecane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Olus Oil/Vegetable Oil/Huile Végétale, Silica, Mel Extract/Honey Extract/Extrait de miel*, Royal Jelly, Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire d'abeille*, Propolis Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit* Extract, Zizyphus Jujuba Seed Extract, Cistus Incanus Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil*, Boswellia Carterii Oil*, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Rabdosia Rubescens Extract, Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf/Stem Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Cetyl Palmitate, Bisabolol, Lecithin, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Proline, Phenylalanine, Histidine, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Arginine, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glutamine, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, PEG-100 Stearate, Citric Acid, Aspartic Acid, Sorbitan Olivate, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Decyl Glucoside, PCA, Phytoecdysteroids, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum/Fragrance, Benzyl Salicylate, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydroxycitronellal.

*Organic cultivation
**Rosa Canina Fruit* Aqueous Infusion=Wild Rose Infusion

The list of ingredients may be subject to change. We advise you to always check the ingredient list shown on the product purchased.


After very minimal and barely noticeable success with whitening toothpastes and gels, I finally decided to give Crest Premium Whitestrips a try.  Previously, I had found the cost to be prohibitive, but the fact that $5 or $7 coupons are offered in our Sunday paper with some regularity made the price a bit easier to swallow.

Just like the commercials say, I definitely did begin to see some improvement after about three days.  I would describe the effect as more of a lightening than a whitening per se:  the darker yellow spots on my teeth began to fade and to become less apparent.  Now, after using the product as prescribed for a week, the color of my teeth is clearly improved; I wouldn't say that my teeth are bright white, but they are definitely more of an ivory or a paler yellow color.  According to the package insert, you can immediately begin a second course of treatment for even better whitening effects, but I haven't yet decided if I want to lay out another $30 in order to do this.  Also, I should mention that the effect is not so dramatic thta anyone has noticed (UNLIKE in the commercials!).

Now for the caveats.  First of all, I found these strips to be a bit difficult to use.  It can be hard to remove the strips from the protective backing without them becoming mangled, and it is very easy to get the gel on your fingertips (which causes a temporary whitening effect).  Also, the strips are not ideally shaped for your mouth, and I found that they covered my front eight teeth only.  Finally, while the top strip adhered fairly well, I found that the bottom strip was more tricky and tended to slide around, especially if I moved my mouth at all.  The only solution I found to this was to wear the strips while commuting to work, which luckily gave me a 30-minute period when I did not need to talk.  Otherwise, it can be difficult to find a good time to wear the strips, as the insert information advises against wearing them immediately after you brush your teeth, while sleeping, and while you are eating/drinking.

Unlike other reviewers, I did not have a problem with the taste of the strips:  I could not detect anything while wearing them, and after taking them off, I thought that the gooey paste left behind was virtually tasteless.  I did experience some sensitivity in a lower tooth which I had capped over 20 years ago.  Although this sensation went away in time, it was uncomforable enough to make me cut the lower strip to fit around this particular tooth.

In summary, I did see clear--although not miraculous--results from this product and I would be willing to try the strips again, especially if the price were to come down a bit.  Ultimately, I would rate Crest Whitestrips three and a half stars, as there is definitely room for improvement.


This is a good set of contouring colors.  It has a huge range of colors needed for dark skin, to light skin, It even includes a white cream for highlighting along with some green and pinks to even out skin tone.  Basically this set is a great set to start with and to have on hand for when your skin goes thru some funky changes.  We all have that happen from time to time.  Anyways my contouring kit is a cream set of 15 colors.  Each color is very creamy and I had no issues with blending and rubbing in.  However I always use a high quality primer with all makeup so that may add to the easy technique of blending into the mixture.  Each color has its advantages along with its disadvantages.  Like I said not every color is going to suit your needs so If you are looking for specific colors this is not the set for you, this is a range of colors for different shades of skin.
The makeup seemed to be long wearing but please dont forget that I used primer and that could have something to do with makeup wear length.  I also did not break out with this cream as I have done with so many other colors.  Of course I made sure to clean my face off each evening and I never slept in it at all.  The plastic holding the makeup tins is a hard black plastic,  I wouldnt call it super high quality but its not the cheapest I have come across.  The reason for 4 stars is because I prefer mirrors in the compact as sometimes I like to have my makeup in hand while applying and it would be nice if a mirror was included.  However it takes no value away from the makeup its just my personal preference.  I also need to research some of these ingredients,  (which I havent done as of yet while writing the review)  I have not recongized a couple and usually most ingredients I am somewhat familiar with as I am a makeup fanatic.  Nothing jumps out and screams do not put on your face though.  I also wish the ingredients was listed on the hard plastic case so once you dispose of the box which everyone does you still have a list of ingredients in case you have some delayed reaction after long term use.  Another reason for 4 stars.  However overall I am pleased with this makeup palette.  It seems to be well suited for a starter pack for those learning to contour, and those whose skin goes thru some weird skin tones from time to time.  My only complaints were the ones listed above and no others.  Makeup seems to spread smoothly and blends well.  Which is what most women prefer when it comes to contouring.  I did notice it did take several coats and more during application than what I am used to however compared to regular drug store kits its pretty comparable to it, may be a tad better in quality as it blends easily.
I received this makeup palette for free for testing and reviewing purposes,  I have come to this conclusion by using and wearing this makeup for a few days myself.


When I opened this package, I had no idea what I was looking at. Inside the Amazon packaging bag was another bag, a plastic bag with a bubble wrap lining and a ziplock type zipper. Inside that, was what looked like a syringe. Honestly, I was at first convinced I had the wrong order as I had no recollection of ordering anything matching what I was seeing. Upon further investigation, I discovered it was the Play Pretend brand of under eye cream. Yes, the Amazon product page does state the the cream comes in a syringe-like tube, and yes, it does state that it comes with a skincare travel bag, this wasn’t what I had envisioned.
On to the product…
Once I figured out how to open and operate the syringe (hint: remove the large, clear cap, remove the white tip, turn the plunger to unlock) to dispense the under eye cream, I applied some to my face. The scent is strong, like cucumber with an underlying perfume smell. Not unpleasant, but kind of strong for me, someone who is overly sensitive to scents. My problem, I know, and most people will probably really enjoy the scent. The cream is white, smooth, goes on evenly and is absorbed quickly. There is a bit of a cooling sensation which I found pleasant.

The travel bag seems unnecessary to me. It’s really not much more than a heavy ziplock bag lined with bubble wrap with a large logo reading “Skin Set Go.”  If someone needs a bag, great, but I have several and I don’t think I’ll be using this one.

According to the company’s website, Skin Care Go products are made in the USA in small batches. Good. A lot of natural ingredients go into the product, which I like, but the complete list of ingredients from the company’s website is as follows:

Water (Aqua), Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Polyacrylate-13, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Polyisobutene, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Butylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Fragrance, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Blue 1 (CI 42090).

The final verdict:
The product is nice, and while I’d personally prefer something less heavily scented, I like the way the cream works and what it does for my skin. It’s very hydrating and brightening, with nothing that irritated my skin. I understand the idea behind the syringe dispenser: it’s unique, it’s fun, it’s memorable. However, there’s a ton of plastic used that isn’t necessary, and with the design, I don’t know how I’ll know when the tube is nearing empty.
Overall, this is a good product, does what it says it does, and if you’re looking for something a little unusual, give it a try.


First, this Beard Growth Kit, 10 In 1 Beard Kit For Men with Beard Oil, Beard Balm, Beard Conditioner set offers a nice number of items if you are considering a gift this holiday season (or any time). It’s a nice box, again, offers a good number of items for a gift, and is done nicely enough in box set up and presentation it would be well received. Second, the items in it are a good range of “quality” so I think it’ll be appreciated. What I am saying: the brush, comb, bag, scissors, and guard are decent, but not great quality. You can get better quality, but for working needs and for a gift, this is pretty good. But, for example the scissors feel a bit cheaper. But they will get use as long as they cut well enough. I’m not big into using a guard, but this one is like others I’ve had. The included bag is decent, but I’d never use it; if traveling or moving my stuff I’d use a toiletry bag. The brush is not as nice as others I have, but it’s useable and gets the job done. Same with the comb. That brings us to the shampoo, Conditioner, and oil. NOTE: I have extremely sensitive skin, so this review is based on my experience from that standpoint. I like a range of scents or items to keep my beard in good shape, but I have a far more difficult time finding things that work and are okay on my skin. I have only used these items once, but that’s all it takes to know. I come away happy - they all worked and NO reaction. I used the shampoo and conditioner in the shower today and they not only had a nice, light scent, but I was bale to let it sit on the beard for a few minutes each, having no issues with skin and liking the smell. The beard felt soft following and I liked how they worked overall. Next, the oil. I believe it is claimed to be used for “beard growth,” and maybe it’ll help with that. My beard is decent, but I do have spots that could use thickening, so again, I keep an eye open for options. However, there is no way to know if it’ll work for that for a few weeks if not months. So until then, it again did fine on my skin - not a single ounce of negative reaction. The sect is light, so it’s nice to smell, but one (my wife) has to get up close to smell it. I do like it that way, so it doesn’t bug my sinuses or overwhelm. In the end I’m very happy so far with this Beard Growth Kit, 10 In 1 Beard Kit For Men with Beard Oil, Beard Balm, Beard Conditioner set and happy I grabbed it. I’ll use it and if all stays well, would consider getting it again.