My Hair is Shoulder Length and This is a Great Straightener for Just About Any Length.  I Really "Do Think They Need To Include IN The Instructions That You Need To HOLD DOWN The On/Off Button For This To Engage"  I Thought I Had a Defective Unit and Was Ready To RETURN Mine.  Then, I Looked at The Reviews and Saw Another Reviewer Say You Had to "Hold Down" the Button for an Extended Time to Turn it On.  I Think That's Certainly Something They Should Tell You in the Instructions.  The Instruction Sheet Doesn't Tell Much on Operations, Because it's In Broken, Garbled English.  I've Come to Expect That With Foreign Written Manuals, but This was Morse Than Most.  The Product Though, is Very Good,  At Least So Far.  I Only Used it on the LOW Setting of 180 Degrees and it Got SUPER HOT.  I'm Not Sure How Hot the Other Two Settings Would Get.  If They're Indicative of This Setting, I'd Say They'd Be Way Too Hot.  I Had to Use Products on My Hair to Keep it From Being Fried, as it Was.  It Definitely Straightened My Hair, Even a Cowlick I Have in My Bangs (I Hate That Thing)  There is a Window That Clearly Tells You the Degree Setting You're On, So You Know at a Glance.

Yesterday It Rained and I Knew my Hair Would Be Frizzier and That Would Be The Real Test, But It Still Worked Great.  I Definitely Have to Recommend It At This Point.  If It Happens to Burn Out or Overheat or Anything, I'll Return and Change This Review.  I Have Changed Other Reviews, When a Product Has Proven WORSE or Better Than I Initially Thought.  But, So Far, This Straightens the Hair and Puts a Sheen in it.  I Do Recommend "Conditioning Your Hair Before Use or Using a Good Leave-In Conditioner to Protect Your Hair and DO NOT GRAB OR TOUCH the BRISTLES OF THE BRUSH.  I Accidentally Touched a Couple.  "Damned Those Are Hot!!"

One ODD & Surprising Feature is That My Hair is "Always" Tangled the Next Day.  After Using This, I Could Easing Run My Fingers or Comb Through My Hair the Next Day With NO TANGLES.  Now, It May Be a Combination of the Conditioners & The Heat From This Straightener Brush Working Together.  I Don't Know.  All I Know is That My DRY Hair Feels Like Silk and is Tangle Free and I'll Keep Using This Thing After Washings & Conditionings.

I Received This Free or Reduced in Exchange For My Honest Evaluation.  Thank You For Reading.  I'm Always Available to Answer Questions.


Even service members and their families, who move A LOT, can feel a little intimidated when they move to Japan.  Cultural differences, indecipherable signage, and language barriers (to list just a few) can sow a bit of anxiety in even hardiest of military clans.  This book goes a very long way toward taking the sting out of that culture shock.  And it's the book I wish I had received in my welcome basket.

Full disclosure: Shannon's my wife, though I took no part in writing this book (save for a little proof reading).  We spent 3 years living in Japan; and about halfway through that time she started organizing our "Japan Binder" into something more.  That something became this book.  Not only does it include good information on the more popular things to do in the area, it also gives you the inside baseball on the more mundane aspects of life in Japan: Restaurants (Do they take credit cards? Do I need to wear nice socks, since I'm leaving my shoes at the door? Is the place kid friendly?); Train travel; Museums (If you don't visit the Open Air Museum in Hakone you're just wrong.); Hair salons (Where does a woman with curly red hair go for a competent cut and color?); Shopping (So, what does a size 8 shirt translate to in Japanese sizes?); and, a handy map of the Yokosuka area that actually shows you where these places are.

Part Zagats and part Lonely Planet, this slim book is designed to go into your purse or back pocket.  And if after a couple months it's not a dog-eared, marked up, and well worn volume, I have to conclude you're just not trying very hard.  Because, this is the book that can help you with both your daily errands and your weekend plans.  There are oodles of Tokyo guide books (including Zagats) that will help you with your big-city weekend.  And there are bunches of books that will help you plan a vacation to Osaka or Hiroshima.  But - to the best of my knowledge - this is the only book that (1) focuses on the Yokosuka area, and (2) is written for people where are LIVING in Japan - not merely visiting.  So, if you're moving to Yokosuka this book was written with you in mind.

We loved our time in Japan.  And our kids (who were 4 months, 3, and 7 when we moved there) still consider it home, and anxiously await our return.  In part, I think we enjoyed our time there so much because of a great number of very dear friends who shared their own gaijin-guide knowledge.  This book collects that knowledge, builds upon it, and pays it forward.  So, if the opportunity arises, jump at the chance for orders to Japan.  It's a wonderful country, and I hope you get out there and enjoy it as much as we did. This book will help.


Most of the products that I receive through the Amazon Vine program are decent to excellent, but I sometimes get really bad ones. I never let the fact that I receive the products free affect my ratings. I always call the shots as I see them. This SUPRENT razor is the latest example; its stunning manifestation of idiotic product design catapulted it in one fell swoop to the top of my ignominious list of “Worst Products E-V-E-R!”

It’s so bad that I shan’t waste time enumerating its faults in detail, or in trying to be humorous or clever as I usually do in my reviews. This stinker doesn’t even warrant the effort it takes to make a bulletized list, but herewith I reluctantly give it that much attention:

- It’s too heavy to maneuver around the face or wherever.
- The head is too big for precise shaving in tight areas such as under the nose.
- The “38.5° Golden Shaving Angle” is the wrong angle for just about every surface.
- The worst of its many bone-headed “features” is that the chrome-plated zinc handle is too thin for a firm grip; it slips, slides and spins with Teflon-like frictionlessness in the hand, which is not only annoying but actually dangerous. How could it not occur to the geniuses who designed it that a mirror-smooth chromed metal surface with absolutely NO knurling, stippling or any other texture would be even MORE slippery when held in a wet hand with soapy shaving cream on it? Did anyone even try it out on a real face before they shipped it out the door?
- Speaking of shaving cream, the little can that comes in this set is useless. It’s as light and insubstantial as NASA Aerogel, and disappears to a thin oily layer when rubbed in. I don’t know what it is, but it’s NOT like any other shaving cream that I’ve ever used.
- The huge, unwieldy, six-blade head does NOT glide smoothly across the skin; the blades catch and grab at every opportunity, and do NOT shave closely.
- Since no blade replacements show up on Amazon, they’re clearly rare, hard to find and, if you can find them, no doubt they’re obscenely expensive.
- The stylish, oh-so-elegant “portfolio” that accompanies this set is the most pretentious thing that I’ve seen in a long time. I mean, it’s a RAZOR, not the latest iPad Pro!

Anyone who spends 50 bucks for this set rather than getting it for free will surely be wildly disappointed and probably furious once they realize what they got for their money. It’s not worth 50 cents. It’s all about form over function, with form checking in at 100% and function zero.

In the past, I’ve gotten some marginal razors through Vine, but none have been so bad that I’ve thrown them away rather than using them. This one is the exception.

The minimum-allowed one-star rating is far too generous for this “object” that, whatever it is, doesn’t qualify as a “razor” in any practical way. Caveat emptor!


I’ve tried a couple e-files in the past, all of them have been a bit too bulky for me to properly hold. I always wondered how everyone managed to use e-files with ease, and didn’t fumble because they didn’t have a good grip. It always felt like I didn’t have a good hold of the e-files and it just made them hard to use properly. I never really thought I had small hands until a friend of mine suggested I look into slimmer e-files. Honestly, it seemed the slimmer e-files were more expensive so I just gave up and stuck to handle filing everything. Until recently when I came across this e-file... It’s been game changing for me.

The first thing I will say is it is SLIM and small. THANK GOODNESS! It’s so easy to hold and properly use. Which leads me to the next great thing about this e-file, the fact that it is small and slim doesn’t effect its performance at all. This things is very strong and fast. As many of you know, you’re not supposed to use your e-file on it’s fastest speed unless you absolutely need to. So when this e-file gets the job done even on its slowest setting, it’s just amazing. I’ve tried e-files that had little power, so I’m thrilled that this one is so powerful. There’s a dial on the cord that controls the speed. There’s also a switch that goes from off to on, and reverse. It also comes with two sets of bits. Both come in their own containers. You also get a dusting brush and two extra bags of sanding bands. Considering some bands can be completely shot after one full set of nails, it’s nice to be supplied with extra! To change out the bits, you just put the metal post of the bit into the hole, and push it down until you feel it’s securely in it. You don’t have to twist or lock anything into place. The bits stay securely in place while filing despite not actually being locked in place. To remove the bit, just pull it out (it doesn’t come out easily so you will have to pull a little).

I’m still very much a beginner with e-files because I never had luck with any before this one, so I can honestly say that this e-file is perfect for beginners. I had no issues with learning how to use it and Controlling it. It’s made filing and shaping my nails so much easier. I use builder gels, gel polish and dip powders. This e-file has worked wonderfully with all of those, when it come to filing, shaping or taking product off. It’s been wonderful and game changing for me. I love it and would recommend it to everyone.

The only downfall is it is powered by a USB cord. The outlet plug is not supplied so you will need one of those, but everyone has them laying around somewhere (iPhone outlet plugs). The instructions give a wattage requirement for the plug. I use my iPhone one and have had luck with that. But that Means you need to be by an outlet or power cord. Switching from hand to hand can be annoying with a cord in the way. I do think I will be upgrading to a wireless e-file down the road. But for now, this is great.


This lipstick, from the well-known Korean beauty brand Amore-Pacific, is almost a two-in-one product, great for people who want to use it as a full-color lipstick, but equally good for people who prefer the Korean-style "gradation" lip look.  Of course, technically, any lipstick could also do a "faded" look, but rather than looking like your lipstick just wore off, these were specifically made to look just as good with just a "light" layer.  Although I do not do a true gradient lip, I do prefer a lighter, more natural lip during the day, so with this, I can just dab my lips a few times and the color is highly-pigmented enough to leave a perfect shade of mlbb (my lips but better) color.  When I use the product that way, my color Maple Red shows up as a very sheer, almost coral color on my lips, which I love for summer months.  But I love that if I wanted a different makeup look, like if I were to go out at night, I could use the same lipstick for a true red color.  No need to carry multiples!  I imagine that if I were inclined, I could even lightly dab some on my cheeks for blush, further increasing the versatility of this product.

I will say that before I ordered this product, I watched a few Youtube reviews (I like to research beauty items before I try them), and while the reviewers did seem to like this item a lot, they did mention that it was important to prep your lips first, so before I used it for the first time, I used a lip exfoliator and a light layer of balm to make sure my lips were not dry or flaky.  Even though this product claims to be ultra-moisturizing, I did not find it to be so.  My lips did not end up super dry, but dry to a level not personally preferred - perhaps I am not used to a matte feel or just prefer a glossier look,  Maybe more product would add some moisture (when you swipe on the lipstick, it is creamy and easily glides), but with just a light layer, the color ends up as sort of a tint, so that might also be part of the reason why - all the "long-lasting" tints I have used in the past have had the same result of leaving my lips on the drier side.  To make it work, I apply the lipstick, let it "dry" so the color is set and then simply add a layer of balm over it - problem solved.

Even though I do not find it to be particularly moisturizing, it is not a big deal and I like this lipstick enough to overlook it.  The color is flattering and beautiful - it lasts a decent amount of time and still leaves a pretty tint even when it fades (hence the name.)  I like the packaging which gives it a more modern, "artsy" aesthetic.  And most of all, I like that I only have to carry one lipstick but can create a few different lip looks with it.

RAREKIND Fade Matte Lipstick - 10 Colors, Cruelty-Free Nourishing Lip Stick, Velvety-smooth, Long-Lasting Moisturizing Lipstick - 3.2g by Amorepacific-Maple Road


This is a great moisturizer for the eye area. It comes in elegant white packaging with gold trim. Inside the box is an amber bottle with pump dispenser to keep the contents safe from light and prevent contamination. The cream itself is lotion like in consistency, pastel orange in color, and distributes easily and is absorbed quickly. It is middle range in on the heaviness scale (gel like being light and emollients being heavy). It does not leave a residue per say, but it does leave your skin feeling velvety and protected which made me feel like it helped my skin retain moisture. It has a fruity fragrance that contains sweet orange notes. It did not sting my dry and sensitive skin. Alcohol, paraben, and silicone free. Made in the USA from an impressive list of botanical (see complete ingredient list below). This is the fourth Valentia product I have tried and I have been happy with all of them. I plan on keeping an eye on this brand.

Complete Ingredient List (for reference):
Deionized Aqua (Water), Organic Aloe Barbadensis (Organic Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide (botanical hyaluronic acid), Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Glyceryl Stearate (Plant Derived), Cetearyl Alcohol (Plant Derived), Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract (plant stem cells), Undaria Pinnatifida Cell Culture Extract, Stearic Acid (Plant Derived), Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Kosher Vegetable Glycerin, lsopropyl Palmitate (Palm Oi), Ubiquinone (CoQ10), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin Proprietary Silk Protein Amino Acid Blend, Propriety Essential Oil Biend, Wildcrafted Euphrasia Officinalis (Eyebright), Helichrysum ltalicum (Helichrysum Essential Oi), Wildcrafted Camelia Sinensis (Green Tea), Pentylene Glycol, Phospholipids, Wildcrafted Resina Propoli (Propolis), Organic Olea Europaea (Olive Oi), Melissa Officinalis (Melissa Essential Oil, Proprietary Antiox-Berry Blend, Haematococcus Pluvialis extract (Astaxanthin), Proprietary Wild Flower Blend, Sucrose Stearate, Polyglyceryl 10 Laurate, Lecithin, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Phosphate, Decyl Glucoside (plant derived), Glyceryl Caprylate (Natural Preservative), Sodium Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide (pH Modifier. Tocopherol (Antioxidant), Ethylhexylglycerin (Preservative), Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Flower Extract, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Extract (Natural Preservative).

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[[VIDEOID:5e503272239bca4823b8b265e5a09f8e]] I had 3 Sonicare with built-in rechargeable battery. The problem was: the charging time was way too long. If the battery ran out in the morning, it still won't be fully charged when you need to use it at that evening. Very stupid, especially when a family share one charger. They are also way too over priced. Once the built-in battery goes dead, $$$ are gone.

A Sonicare powered by normal AA or AAA batteries had been my dream. This e3000 fulfills my dream and even for much less cost, only $30. No need to mention how convenient this is for travel.

However, an idiot designed the seal that lets water goes in. The solution is to replace the O ring. I bought an 1-1/16 x 15/16 x 1/16 #33 O-ring from my local hardware store. With this ring, the seal is much more tight than before and no more leak. It is made by Danco Company, Concordville, PA 19331, STK NO 35747B, bar code 0 37155 35747 5. This ring has actually the same specs as the original, but somehow it is slightly smaller but thicker, making it perfect for this brush.

Although replacing the ring fixed the problem, but this ring is not the cause of the seal failure. The idiot designer lacks of some very basic mechanics and did not make the sealing shape fully round. The cylinder has two angles, which break the seal with a round ring. Also, the edge is not beveled, making it very difficult to let the ring go in. To let the ring go in, he/she had to use a thinner ring that does not give enough sealing. One of the stupidest designs I have seen so far.

I still give it 5 stars because northing's better than this e3000 yet, especially once the ring is replaced. As far as I know, this is the only AA/AAA powered supersonic brush currently available.

Hopefully the next version will fix such very basic design errors that should not have happened in the first place for a big company like Phillips. I can't blame the designer; where's the CEO who earns billions a year?

I also posted the video to youtube, which looks much better as always. Amazon really should offer better video quality.

Update: after about a year of struggling with the seal, I ended up with a simple and effective solution. O-rings are either to tight to push in the battery cover, or too loose to still get water in. So, I just returned to the stock ring and drilled some 1/16" holes on the battery cover. After every use, put it stand up straight to let water dripping down out. More than 3 months now and still works like a charm.

Update [2009/07/31]: Seems Philips has fixed the leaking problem. We bought 5 these brushes several months ago when on sale and none of them have any leak yet! Perfect.

Update [2009/11/01]: Still leaks and most of them have died. Now we are using Oral-B Sonic Complete S-200 and very happy (see my S-200 video review).


The hair came quickly. It came in about 2 days. Prime shipping. I didn’t get the fancy box I seen in the reviews but the bundles were packaged nicely in a thick zip bag and I did get a free pair of lashes. The hair didn’t have a foul smell. I ordered the 18-20-22 set and an additional 20 inch bundle to ensure a nice natural but full look as I have a big head. I am writing this review as I install the hair and will update it after it’s styled, after a couple weeks and my final thoughts when taking it out. At the start I am giving it 3 stars because the bundles seem a little thin towards the ends. The ends are tangling and knotting as I finger through the hair. I’m hoping a light trim after install and maybe a little mousse will smooth it out and bring it into formation. Despite the ends being a little thin the bundles feel full. I feel confident the 4 bundles will be more than enough to get the look I am going for. Also despite the ends tangling I haven’t had much shedding... and the curl is very pretty. It’s more curly than I thought it would be... I’m hoping that means after some styling with heat tools it will still have a nice loose curl or wave. Stay tuned for the update.

UPDATE: hair is installed and I had enough. I’m glad I got an additional bundle since I wasn’t getting a closure. The ends were a little ratty but trimming has helped with that somewhat. I want to straighten and curl it but I’m gonna wait until my octoband comes so I can roll it at night.... despite it all very minimal shedding. For the price I am satisfied thus far.

UPDATE FURTHER: I had on a bonnet the first few days of my install. Took the bonnet off today to get ready for work and brushed it out with my detangling brush and boom. Love it

2 week update: the hair is still pretty okay. My only concern is that during the first week I got caught in the rain. Water washed them curls right out. Not sure if something about shampoo and conditioner is going to bring them back to life but I plan to wash and reinstall it in a few days. It did well with blow drying and flat ironing it. A slight wave comes back to the hair over time. It held a decent curl. I curled it with my flat iron and set it with rods for about an hour. Attaching additional photos. I’d definitely buy the hair again. Still minimal shedding and minimal tangling. A quick brush through with my detangling brush and it’s back to life. This is my first time using bundles on myself and I can truly say I’m not disappointed. If it washes and reinstalls well even if the curls don’t come back I’m gonna bump it’s up to 5 stars. I’ve paid more for pack hair that didn’t fair as well.


I got an electric Epilator awhile ago that I like a lot.  It keeps you hair free for long periods of time and I've noticed the hair comes back thinner each time.  I've used my electric Epilator  everywhere but my eyebrows, for fear I might not have anyone I'm done.  I saw this product and thought I'd give it a try to get the stray hairs and to do my eyebrows (hate wasting a Saturday morning to wax)

The directions on the back of the box are a  bit vague. I was able to figure out how to maneuver the stainless steel coil and here's what I found.

I want to note at first glance I thought The free eyebrow raiser enclosed was an eyebrow brush to separate the hair. Thank God I have somewhat bushy eyebrows or they be gone 'd be gone!  Now that I know how to use this razor I do really like it, I didn't want to knock off the star for my stupidity, it clearly states when I bought it it comes with an eyebrow razor.  Just in case there is another woman tired coming home from work tired that wants to shape their eyebrows while cooking dinner, doing laundry and taking care of the kids .....there is a heads up '

I found by trial and error if you want to get the hairs between your eyebrows above your nose hold this horizontally  and go side to side.

If you want to shape your eyebrow you can actually curve this below or above and gently move the coil around to get rid of strays.

If you have a single strand let's say on your chin you want to get I found that moving this down will grab that hair.

I was surprised at how much hair I took off with this thing

 This does not hurt as much as the electric epilator does, I don't think the electric hurts that much either. When it gets to hear it hurts a little more than a wax and a lot less than a tattoo.

 Once you get used to maneuvering this around it works great. It took me a couple days using this to be able to pinpoint to hear and I can now get it in about 20 seconds. It also does remove like here but it would take a long time to do.

This definitely works your wrist some, if you like the results I would say get an electric epilator and use this for your eyebrows and touchups. I have a little bit of carpal Tunnel, after about 15 minutes of twisting in moving this around it does get to my wrist a little bit,  that being said I don't think this is meant for large area  hair removal.

Hopefully my tips will save you some of the time I've spent experimenting with this. It's a neat little tool that I will definitely use. This may sound gross but I was actually able to even get a nose hair (if someone else is nervous to try it, I did, survived and like the results) lol

 I did receive this product at a discount for my honest review. I thoroughly use any product before giving a review whether I get it for free at a discount or pay full price


Visible effects. I use it at night and in the morning i see real change in the way my face looks. You can see results in less than two weeks. I have noticed that my skin tone looks more even now. if you are 40 or coming close to it... start using it to stop signs of aging... It will help make your skin look so much better and smoother.
read this article to make an informed decision:
What Is Skin Bleaching?

Skin bleaching is a cosmetic treatment to reduce the prominence of skin discolorations and even out the color of the skin. You can buy bleaching creams over the counter and by prescription.

Some people apply skin lightener to their entire body to change their complexion, but this can be very risky. The active ingredient in some skin lighteners is mercury, so bleaching can lead to mercury poisoning.

Mercury is a toxic agent that can cause serious psychiatric, neurological, and kidney problems. Pregnant women who use a skin lightener with mercury can pass the mercury to their unborn child.

The use of mercury as an ingredient in skin lighteners is banned in the U.S. However, some skin lighteners produced outside the U.S. may still contain mercury.
How Do Skin Lighteners Work?

Skin lighteners contain an active ingredient or a combination of ingredients that reduces the amount of melanin in the skin where it is applied.

How Do Skin Lighteners Work? continued...

The most widely used ingredient in skin lighteners sold in the U.S. is hydroquinone.

The FDA regulates the use of hydroquinone in the U.S. Over-the-counter skin lighteners can contain up to 2% hydroquinone. Dermatologists can write prescriptions for lighteners that contain 4%-6% hydroquinone.

It's important to check with your doctor before using a product with hydroquinone and to follow the doctor's directions exactly.

Other skin lighteners use drugs such as steroids and retinoic acid, which comes from vitamin A, as active ingredients. And some skin lighteners use natural ingredients such as kojic acid -- a compound that comes from a fungus -- and arbutin, a compound found in various plants.
Risks of Skin Lighteners

One of the most significant risks of using some skin lighteners is the potential exposure to mercury. One study found that nearly 1 out of every 4 skin lighteners made in Asia and sold outside the U.S. contained mercury.

There are other potential risks of skin lighteners. Those risks can include the following:

Prolonged use can contribute to premature aging of skin.
Long-term use may increase the risk of skin cancer from sun exposure. Always use sunscreen when using a skin lightener and going out in the sun.
Steroids in some skin lighteners may increase risk for skin infections, skin thinning, acne, and poor wound healing.
Applying steroids to large areas of skin may put you at risk for health problems related to steroid being absorbed by the body.
Hydroquinone may cause unwanted and untreatable skin discoloration (ochronosis).
Various bleaching agents, including natural ingredients, can cause skin irritation or allergic reaction.


I have not purchased this thru Amazon yet, but I will start doing so (I use it regularly and buy from a compounding pharmacy--I would like to continue supporting the local pharmacy, however when I look at the price, I am currently paying $15+ more per bottle than the list price here...I can't justify NOT buying it thru Amazon from now on). Anyway: I started this product more than 10 years ago when I was in my mid 30s and started having severe perimenopausal symptoms that are NOT the typical. No hot flashes, for instance. Instead, I had symptoms of too much estrogen. (The pharmacist recommended this version with phytoestrogens for me as she said that the phytoestrogens would do something like block the receptors for the estrogen in my body, helping to normalize the estrogen/progresterone balance--or something like that!  Don't quote me. LOL) My breasts were enlarged and extremely cystic (and CRAZY painful), I was almost catatonic mentally--couldn't think, didn't care about anything...but had no reason to believe I was actually "depressed." There were some other symptoms as well, but those were my two most debilitating ones. Within a few weeks of starting this cream, I saw relief. With my compounding pharmacist's suggestion, I upped the dose to two full pumps, which I use *almost* always on my breasts. At that dose, the cystic nature DISAPPEARED. The pain DISAPPEARED. The brain fog DISAPPEARED. My GP and naturopath are perfectly fine with me using this product. A couple times a year I reduce my dosage down to 1 pump in order to "test" to see if I'm far enough in peri to keep the dose down. After about a month of that, I start finding that my breasts are painful again (not like before, but mildly sore as my cycle approaches) so I go back on the 2 pump dose. I truly feel like this product has been a LIFESAVER for me and I will continue to use it, testing a few times a year to see if I can reduce the dosage.

As far as some people's comments on stickiness and smell: it's a beige cream and you are using a small amount. Like all supplements, you should consider this a "medicine" and not exceed the dosage unless you've talked to your doc, etc. It feels a little tacky at first, but I do not notice any lingering scent OR strange feeling on my skin. My pharmacist recommended putting it on at night before bed as it *could* have a mildly sedative effect (I don't notice this). You also want to be sure to wash your hands afterwards, etc. so you're not exposing other family members to small amounts of hormones, even if they ARE "natural."

Hope this helps if you're struggling with perimenopause and aren't getting any relief from other products are aren't sure where to start. You don't HAVE to suffer through this time in our lives!!  I wish you lots of relief and a normal, enjoyable life again!!!


Is your mouth filled with germs, plaque, and tartar? Well in my book, that is a crime. And how do you fight such injustice? Through Crest Value Pack Extra Whitening Toothpaste With Tartar Protection, Clean Mint - 2 tubes!

This is the best toothpaste in the history of tooth pasting. I use it every morning and every night. I am also sure to use it if I suspect that there is a possibility that I may be kissed. Believe me, it is worth the effort!

The best way to use it is to wet your toothbrush FIRST, and then spread a dab of this on it. (Then I like to dab a bit more water on it personally, but that is just a quirk of mine since there is no logical reason to do so.) Then take the brush and start working it on your teeth. I like to start with the left side of my mouth, rubbing it back and forth in zig-zag motion. The commercials all say that you should rub it in a circular motion, but I have found that to be an unrealistic expectation of the capabilities of the human wrist.

Then I work it over to the right side, and brush for a while. Finally, I spit the stuff out, wash my mouth with water, and spit again. The spitting part is kind of gross, but it is all a part of it so you just have to deal with it as best you can.

If I really think that there may be some upcoming smooching, then I proceed to use the mouthwash, preferrably the sting-my-mouth-really-bad kind.

Now the die-hard tooth cleaners would use dental floss at this time, but I am not a big flossing fan myself. I find it to be too messy, tedious, annoying, and bloody. In all honesty, it is a wretched affair. I prefer to just have all that stuff drilled off at the dentist's office once a year. It's not that much fun, but I prefer it to flossing.

But getting back to the toothpaste, this one is the absolute best. This one comes in a paste, which I adore. I absolutely loathe gels. It also comes with a clean, minty taste. Some people like the kind that makes your mouth tastes like pine needles, but to that I say, "Ech! Ech I say!"

This has the screw-on cap, which is definitely the way to go. "That's old technology!", some people say. Those are the same people who prefer the flip-caps. Well I don't like those, personally. They always get a bunch of messy-looking mushy buildup on the outside. Now that can't be very sanitary, can it? Just think about it.

This comes in a double-pack, which is truly awesome. I love this toothpaste so much that it is a real pleasure to get two of them at once in the same box. It also feels great to have that "prepared" feeling that in case you run out of toothpaste, you've still got a whole tube left. That can really ease your nerves.

Best of all, this comes with super-saver shipping. You can't beat that!

So buy this toothpaste today. You won't regret it. And your teeth, gums, and spouse will thank you for it!


Are you guys looking for a really good moisturizer that isn't full of chemicals? I don't know about most of you but I have been trying to switch over once I run out of my other skincare products to ones that are more natural and/or organic. I found this one recently from Instanatural and it's called Youth Express Age Defying Moisturizer.

I have RA and Fibromyalgia so the bigger tops and such help me out quite a lot. I can't tell you how many times I have hurt my fingers trying to get something to come out of bottles, cans, etc. I have no strength anymore so I need for things to be easy to open and not give me hassles when trying to use. The products that I have reviewed so far from Instanatural are among the easiest to open and use.

I was going to say earlier that I thought the cream smelled like cucumbers but then thought I was imagining it but there it is in the ingredients list above! And no, I try not to read about a product until the day I write the review so nothing influences my testing. I actually did not know that cucumbers had an anti-aging capability, did you? Well, I guess I will be paying more attention to my natural ingredients from now on!

I also learned that this moisturizer has a shelf life of 24 months, which for me is totally awesome! I have bad health spells from time to time where I don't even think about using my skincare, so I have had products expire before I get them all used up and this is really awesome news for me because now I can finally use all the product up before it expires! I know, it's the little things in life that excite me nowadays.

This moisturizer is safe for all skin types so you don't have to worry about getting Normal, Dry or Oily. I don't know about you, but it's mind boggling when you have to separate everything that way. It is also safe to use around the eyes and I have been doing that without any problems. I have found that the face moisturizers are just as good as the eye ones, so why buy both? Now, serums and gels are different and they do different things, so this only applies to cream moisturizers.

I have also been using it on the top of my hands because they are getting that old look to them and now they are regaining some of that radiant glow about them. So, experiment with your moisturizer to see if it can help you in other areas as well.

Remember it took awhile for your skin to get loose, wrinkles and fine lines, so please give this product time to work before you stop using. I always apply the 30 day rule so that you can really see the differences in your skin. It will be more firm, smoother and fresh looking or radiant if you prefer that word. I can honestly say I am very happy with my results.

As I have stated before, I have really dry skin and one of my main concerns is getting moisture to my face and this moisturizer does just that. My skin no longer feels tough, it is a lot smoother and even my husband has noticed!


Bristles may seem too tough, until the brush helps, to make the gums healthy again. The problem is with, a chronic state, of compromised gums. Within a few weeks, the bristles will seem softer; but in reality, the gums are healthier. Oral health, is not just about preventing, cavities. As we age, the gumline, and the teeth, have held rotting food, for years, and decayed the enamel of the teeth, making caves, for holding more rotting food. For my mouth, the sulca brush, is the first solution. Running the brush, down the gumline, and the teeeth, dislodges, many food particles; expecially like bits of raisins, or shreds of oranges, etc. This is done, in a few seconds. then the two different angles, let me, up and down, between the teeth; quickly, and efficiently. Many times, this may be enough. But this is so fast, that I use, a tuft brush, with softer bristles, that can jam more easily between the teeth, effortlessly, to take out, just a few more, food partiles. If I floss, at this point,  only a small amount, of stuck food, will be dislodged. I can floss, in about, 20 seconds, on each side, where the gum and two teeth, meet; to dislodge, food, and use the tuft brush, to quickly get this out, rinse my mouth; and only use, a speck of toothpaste, before, going to bed, My teeth and gums feel, more healthy than normal tooth brushing. If I use a rubber gum stimulator, there is seldom any other residue. I am not trying to, make my teeth white; just maintain, healthy gums, and mouth. The tuft brush, is tightly bristled, so it is cleaned, instantly. the fuft brush, alone, will catch the particles, and be very hard to clean, if I do not use the sulca brush. The angles on the sulca brush, really do help, to do everything, very quickly. Washing particles out, quickly, more than once, is very useful. I am sold this product. It is superior, to everything, I have ever tried. I am not profiting, by writing this. For my mouth, I will use my other toothbrushes, bought in quantity, for cleaning other things. If you find the bristles, too hard, I suggest to you, you have been living, with a chronic, gum problem, due to rotting food. I suspect, people saying, the bristles, got softer, were unaware, their gums, became healthier. This brush, is easy to clean; and does not seem to wear out, as fast as my tuft brush. I have not visited a dentist, for over a decade, except for a loose, filling.


I did a lot of research to find a new henna provider after my old one stopped carrying it.  Henna Hut had a lot of positive comments and seemed to carry a quality product.  I've been using henna/indigo on and off for years, and have always loved my results.  Usually I used a kit which had pre-combined henna and indigo for the dark brown to dark auburn shade I prefer.  Just mixed it up with hot water, allowed to sit for a few, applied, wrapped my hair in plastic and left on for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.  It covered my small amount of gray with red highlights and my hair was soft and shiny.

When I bought separate indigo and henna packets from Henna Hut, I followed their instructions. I used very warm water, mixed the appropriate amounts of henna and indigo together, applied to my hair, left it on for about an hour and a half, and rinsed out.  I must wash my hair lightly after using henna or my scalp gets irritated.  This has never been an issue with other henna preparations.

Well, I got dark coloring from the indigo, but no red at all.  As a result, none of my gray went away.  The grays that usually turned into red highlights stayed gray.  The rest of my hair was nearly black.  I didn't mind the darker color, but no gray coverage was annoying.  Then the entire texture of my hair changed.  My hair is usually very fine and soft.  Now it's rougher, drier, and easily tangles and breaks. Even my hairdresser noticed the difference.  After doing some more research, I came to the conclusion that at least some of the problem is that henna apparently "activates" slower than indigo.  I needed to do what I used to do, and leave the whole thing on for another hour or more, or I needed to mix the henna portion sooner and let it sit.  Henna Hut does not tell you this.  Also, I have no idea why the indigo seems to have damaged my hair. This has never happened before.

Henna Hut does not allow you to email them and ask questions.  You have to join their "henna community" and ask your questions in their forum.  So I explained all this there.  The "Admin" person simply asked what my order number was in response.  I had no idea, but I gave them my name and the bar code numbers on the backs of the henna and indigo packets.  Since then, every time I try to log on to the "community" my browser hangs up and I can't access it.  I looked for my question on their forum without logging in, and it's not there.  It's like they don't keep posts that look bad for them on the forum.

My confidence in this company has plummeted.  I have two more packages of henna and 4 more packages of indigo that I'm now afraid to use.  Do not trust this company.


EDIT:
After acquiring more experience, but  unfortunately after learning the hard way and wasting lots of money, I'm now purchasing all of my products from a reputable company that sells essential oils and carrier oils, butters, and beeswax. What a complete difference! Now I'm wondering what this even is. I was new to all of this when I ordered and thought, "ok... they say it's beeswax and organic. It's yellow. It must be beeswax". I noticed it smelled smoky, but as a newb thought that was normal. It was small, melted good, and was easy to use. So, I thought great - happy with my beeswax. Wrong! Like I said, after ordering elsewhere and SMELLING and SEEING true beeswax, I wonder what this other stuff is. I have taken a lot of classes since my first review and now know what to look for, the do's and dont's, the qualities and propteries a product should have, etc. And, yes, beeswax should smell like honey! Also, it is NOT bright yellow and you should always readily have access to country of origin, when the product was distilled or the production/extraction date, and the expected shelf life. I don't even know what to do with this other stuff. I certainly don't want it on my body! Maybe a candle, but I'm not sure about even breathing it in and who wants to smell a "smoke" candle! Wish I had known then what I know now. I guess that is what is referred to as "learning the hard way". In this industry, I have definitely learned YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR and if it seems to good of a deal to be true, IT IS! I came back in hopes of saving someone from my misfortune. My advice - educate yourself and buy from reputable sources!

I was a little skeptical after reading some reviews as whether to purchase or not. This is my first go with beeswax. So far I have used it to make homemade organic lip balm & body butter. It worked great! Melted down nicely and was easy to work with. Some say it has a terrible smell. I did not feel that way. Mind you, I have never smelled beeswax before, but I do believe I would know "terrible" if I smelled it. It has a "different" smell and I did smell an undertone of a little smokeyness, but not overwhelming. It did not affect my products, nor were any smells detectable. It came in a zip lock bag as stated, but also then put in another plastic bag. I may would purchase beeswax elsewhere just to do a comparison, but would most likely purchase again. It melted down smooth and wasn't gritty or grainy. Happy with my purchase.


I'll start by saying that I'm using oils for more than 5 years, I know what to look for, and I've used many different companies.

I wanted to try this company for a long time, but I thought the price is too high (more on that later), and I can get a triple amount of oil by different companies for the same price,
After a bit of reviews reading, and recommendations by youtubers (which now I believe they were paid reviews) I decided to try anyway,

The cost of the 4 oils package is 50$, additional 4$ for the "premium" scents, which I took 2 of, and a very high 10$~ shipping cost- when all the other sellers offer free shipping,
Sums out at around 64$~ for 4oz oil (and to be honest, I usually buy grave before shave 4 oz bottle of my favorite smell for 25$ Inc. Shipping).

The delivery wasn't fast, but i knew it from the beginning, but also didn't include any tracking or home delivery(unlike other companies) so I basically paid a lot for waiting a lot and picking it up from the post office without knowing when it will come.

The package was great! It was very well packed, also included 2×tiny branded cloth bags, and I really liked it.

I've ordered those smells:

1.The ladies man- lovely lemon vanilla smell, very gentle but precise.

2.The outlaw- supposed to be tobacco, vanilla and pepper but smells really bad, usually this is my favorite smell from every company, but this one was horrible, something between a sewer and a dirty toilet,
I gave it a chance anyways, thought maybe im exaggerating , 3 minutes after my girlfriend asked me to wash my face.

3.ell burrista (premium +2$)- coffee,
Idk what is so premium about it, smells just like every other coffee artificial smell, not even a true representation of real coffee smell,
Might come in handy for some people but ,not my cup of tea ;), and I'm saying that as a coffee lover.

4. The royal knight(premium +2$)-
Well, I know lavender, I know vanilla and I know earl grey tea smells,
But it not even close,
This one gives the vibes of a chemical air refresher smell (maybe it'll work with the toilet smell of the outlaw), with a hint of a 70 years old man cologne.

Moreover, I'll state that the scents stays for 10-30min and then it's gone, while I'm truly happy that those horrible scents gone fast, I would really like the only good scent(ladies man) to stay more.., some companies have the opposite problem though.

My beard is medium sized, and usually I use 4-7 drops (depends on the day since it's quite hot in here all of the year), but it felt like I had to use around 10 drops to really nourish my skin.

All that being said, The quality of the product itself is great and I do not feel any dryness or itchiness at all.

I really hope the company will see that review and improve over time, really liked the idea of the scents and wanted to justify the price, but I'm too disappointed and I do not think it's even justified to sell those at half the price.

Hoped it helped someone, stay bearded


prior to salerm i used the color oops which totally backfired, turning my roots orange [my dyed hair is a dark dark brown with auburn and violet tones and i've been dying my hair dark for over 10 years - dying/highlighting for over 20 years], despite following the directions to the letter. But this stuff, fixed the orange and stripped the dark [almost black but not quite] from the bottom up and fixed the orange somehow. I will have to use a second time after a week or so as stripping your hair is a process, especially of dark colors or red/violets, and it takes many rinses - each time i rinse more comes out slowly but surely. You must be patient especially if you've been coloring for a decade or more and nothing will restore you to your original color if youre using permanent dye and semi-permanent dye - you need to grow your hair out to get to your original color. My goal was to lighten so I could go to a lighter shade, which I refuse to bleach my hair as its not worth the damage, NOT restore it to my orignal shade as that is impossible due to the way the oxidation process of dye on hair follicles.
This is what I did besides following the directions;
1. Mix eq. parts as directed & apply quickly (it's a gel so its much easier and you get a lot out of it but if you have very thick long hair it would be safer to go with two boxes)
- it does stink but nowhere near as badly as color oops which lingered in my hair which was gross - if you rinse and shampoo as I did there's no lingering scent
2. Apply a cap (doesn't come with) but also it helps to throw a towel in the dryer to heat up and then wrap over the cap. heat activates it and makes it work better.
3. Leave in for 20 minutes (some people say they've left it on longer but I have healthy hair and i try to protect it so i didn't want to chance it - I may leave it in longer next time, however).
4. Rinse hair first in shower thoroughly and apply shampoo (no conditioner - not yet) than rinse for 20minutes the first time. IMPORTANT - use a crappy shampoo - the stuff that costs $5 with parabans (etc. the crappy stuff)
- Apply shampoo (the crappy stuff again) again & rinse for 5 minutes.
- Shampoo one more time (yes, still the crappy one), rinse for 5 minutes apply conditioner (I used a nexus keratin conditioner mixed with a deep conditioner treatment) and rinse for 5 minutes (last time!).
It's boring and a process but it pays off! Your hair will thank you if you use a nice conditioning treatment (I used a garnier papaya treatment mixed with my nexus keratin conditioner).

I'd also say keep using the crappy shampoo as it helps strip that color! DONT BOTHER WITH COLOR OOPS - it's cheap and terrible! This stuff doesn't hurt your scalp either and the smell doesn't linger the way i re-shampoo-ed and rinsed repeatedly (which helps the stripping process as well). RINSE RINSE RINSE!


I’ve been a Lumé user since Spring of 2020. I like the deodorant because most “natural” deodorants really irritate my sensitive skin where it’s unbearable and anything that’s aluminum based destroys my underarms. The formula of this is nice, I don’t find it to clump in my underarm hair like other deodorants do. It goes on smooth and seems to absorb into my arm pits nicely.

Alright so here’s the reasons I scored Lumé Bay Rum so poorly:

I’ve been continuously disappointed because any scent that I like, they end up discontinuing. 😭 First it was Blue Spruce or Juniper something that then morphed into Juniper Breeze and then that just disappeared.

I was in a bind in June and Bay Rum was the fastest scent that could ship so I tried that one. I figured since it was so popular and has been around for a long time, that this scent was going to be incredible! My expectations were clearly set too high because WOW this stuff STANKS! It smelled like rotten eggs. I know I have an aversion to rum after a bad night at my friends wedding in 2015 but I thought I could put that in the past for the sake of my underarms. Unfortunately, this stuff really stunk and doesn’t even smell like rum anything! Not even rum raisin ice cream or malibu or a beautiful fresh bay!

One thing I’ve noticed since buying Lumé from Amazon is that the consistency of each deodorant is never the same. Sometimes it’s an oozing, soupy mess, other times it’s a light fluffy consistency that’s just perfect, then it also can come out like a gritty, frosting that struggled to exit the 3 little holes on the deodorant stick.

I’m a big guy and I sweat a lot and there’s a lot of space to cover on my underarms, so I never have been confident in Lumé’s 72-hour claim however I’ve had success with about 24 hours (not with Bay Rum though). Right now I’m using Tangerine and it’s nice and lasts for a little bit… definitely not as long as the OG scents they discontinued, but I can make it through most of the summer day without smelling like a disgusting heap of trash!

Some of the other scents don’t last that long on me, but when I put rotten egg smelling Bay Rum on me I really don’t feel like I’m covered at all. I used this for a bit of June and had to throw it out because I couldn’t even go a few hours without smelling stinky.  As a fat person, I’m very aware of my size, my personal hygiene and of course how I smell.

Anyways, stay away from this gross scent - maybe I got a bad batch of it, but I’m just scratching my head at how Amazon says this is the most popular scent. Maybe they’re all just trying to sell off this disgusting batch.

BRING BACK JUNIPER BREEZE!


Now that I'm in my mid 30's I have started noticing unwelcome changes in my skin. I'm seeing fine lines creeping up and dark circles under my eyes are nearly an everyday occurrence and my skin doesn't have that same elasticity and glow that it did when I was in my 20's. I seen SKEDERM and really wanted to give it a whirl. I have tried numerous under eye serums and treatments, some of them giving me great results and others end up being a complete and utter waste of money.
  When my bottle of SKEDERM Ultimate Eye Cream arrived the very first thing I noticed was just how expensive the bottle looked to me. It really did have the appearance of one of those very expensive bottles of eye serums and treatments that you would purchase at a high end department store. I thought that the bottle itself could draw you in and make you want to purchase it. Very pretty.
  As for the ingredients, it contains retinol, hyaluronic acid, and something called antarcticine. I had never heard of antarcticine before so I did look it up and found that it is a glycoprotein that is extracted from the Antarctic Sea, and it has anti-wrinkle and restructuring properties. Plus it contains moisturizing ingredients from rare Antarctic creatures that allow you to control moisture balance. Very cool stuff!
  It can be used on pretty much all skin types like: dry skin, normal skin, oily skin, combination skin, and sensitive skin. Its recommended for use on aged skin, wrinkled skin, non-elastic skin, stressed skin, and dull skin. And sadly, my skin falls in almost all of those categories. Also, it is formulated WITHOUT synthetic colors, fragrances, parabens, phthalates, and sulfates.
  You can use SKEDERM Ultimate Eye Cream every morning under your makeup or use it alone. Then you should reapply it on clean skin every night. It says to apply small amounts around your eyes using your fingertips until it is completely absorbed. And I will add that I little bit goes a long way. Which is good because that means a bottle will last a long while!
  I have been using SKEDERM for almost a month now and I can see an improvement in the dark circles under my eyes. I usually have the appearance of someone that's always tired because of how my under eye area always looks, but its really starting to look better. I'm very pleased with that. My eyes are not nearly as puffy. I like that the cream goes on very smoothly and absorbs very well. I also like that it doesn't leave an oily residue after it absorbs. I also like that its fragrance free and my skin is extremely sensitive to a lot of different things and this worked great for me. A lot of times if I use eye serums or creams my eyes will water and my eyelids will get puffy, I don't know what causes it but I didn't experience that since using SKEDERM. I'm very happy with my experience and hope that after continuing to use it I will start to see the fine lines under and around my eyes will start to fade. So given my experience with SKEDERM Ultimate Eye Cream I would definitely recommend it to anyone with the same issues I have.


I bought this shaver a while ago, but I wanted to wait at least a month before writing my review, since it's supposed to take about that long before your face is used to an electric razor.
This is my first electric, and I was concerned going into it. I looked at the price of good standard blades, though, and saw how quickly an electric razor would pay for itself. I'll never go back. For the first week, the shave was not as close as I had become accustomed with using a blade. After that, though, I've gotten closer and closer shaves by the week. After a little more than a month of using the Spectra, my skin is now smooth even against the grain. I've gotten back to where I was with a blade.
The Pros:
- Shaving takes easily only half the time as it did with a straight razor.
- I can shave any time, any where. With a blade, if I tried to shave more than once per day, I'd cut myself all up into a bloody mess. With this electric, I do notice some discomfort after having shaved a second time in a day, but it gets a nice close shave. A little after shave takes care of the sting, and I'm good to go again.
- No mess. I really don't miss having to use shaving cream, even my nifty hot-lather shaving cream.
The Cons:
- Motor power seems to wind down a bit towards the end of the battery charge. It's not too bad, but it seems to take longer to shave at the end of the charge, and I don't want to charge it early for fear of damaging the battery.
- This is really a minor quibble, but I thought I'd mention it: Since this razor rinses clean under tap water, what few bits of hair are still left over are sitting in water over night. Every time I use the razor, for the first minute of shaving, it smells very strongly of old, wet hair.
Tips:
- Blade users: Apply less pressure than you're used to. I find I get a better shave when the razor is touching the skin firmly, noticibly, but not pressing in at all.
- Rinse it out every day, and turn the faucet up high. If you let it go a couple days without rinsing, it's much harder to clean out. It only takes a couple seconds, so why not?
- Shave daily. I find that if I let my beard get a little longer the shaver still does a pretty good job. However, there will always be a few hairs that grew too long, curling down, that are not lifted by the razor head. Just shave daily, when you only have stubble, to avoid this.
- Get a makeup mirror! These little mirrors are concave, magnifying your face so you can see where you've missed more easily. I mounted mine to the wall, slightly below my chin. Now I can more easily see if I've shaved my neck well.


We have three cats with three very different coats. The black cat's coat is sleek, shiny, and seems to have fine little hairs. He barely sheds, and his hairs are short. He loves being brushed with just about any brush, for the interaction, the petting/grooming connection and the scratching action. However, he doesn't really need to be brushed.
Our medium-to-long haired snowshoe Siamese seems to have sensitive skin; she Hates being brushed near her achy back hips, and will complain and whip around to smack at you if you brush her very hard at all. However, she sheds a TON, and needs to be brushed almost every day, so she doesn't get clumps by her arthritic haunches (she actually gets dandruff flakes that her hair clumps around and knots up). She is at least 14 years old (we're not exactly sure), and just can't reach to groom her back end well, any longer. She loves being brushed around her head and neck though, even with our old "scratchier" long-tined brush. You can fill that brush 2-3 times easily, brushing her for just a few minutes, every day. This one, because of the tiny soft covers on the ends of the tines, doesn't seem to dig at her as much, and you don't have to brush her nearly as gently - meaning that you get far more of the clumps out when they are small and just beginning to build.
Our orange cat has extremely soft, short-to-medium hair, and you hardly notice that she sheds much. But when you brush her with the longer-tined, flexible but sharper-ended bristles of our old brush, you fill up the brush surprisingly quickly, and she lets you brush all over. So, she may be the only one that we continue to use the old brush on.
Our old brush sort of pulls the bristles into it, towards the handle, when you push the button on the back of it, to clean it off. The bristles disappear inside the brush, and you can peel the hair off like a little blanket and throw it away.
With this new brush, it is more like the flat base with holes around the bristle seats, comes forward, to the end of the bristles; when you push the button on the back, it pushes that base away from the handle. This may end up bending the bristles less, and keeping the brush usable longer. But it also doesn't compact the hair and make it just "peel off" in one fell swoop. It is more likely that you will leave some hair behind on the brush with this one. It is Worth the trade-off of it being slightly less easy to clean well, because our older, sensitive cat likes it soooo much better, and she is the one who really needs to be brushed the most. This brush is lighter, and feels less substantial than our old brush. Again, we will keep the old brush for the kitten. But this new one is perfect for Sagwa (the old cat), and I am very glad we tried it. If it does crack or bristles break off, because it seems less sturdy, I would buy another one just to keep her happy.


Glycolic Acid is the one ingredient that you want your facial products to have.  If you have problem skin such as acne, uneven skin tone, oily skin, dry skin or wrinkles you can count on glycolic acid to fix those problems.  I bought this product because glycolic acid was recommended for my skin by my skin care specialist many years ago.  I have uneven skin texture, oilyness and acne.  I bought some very pricey glycolic acid from her and it did work wonders but the price was way too much for me ($50.00 a jar!).  So ever since I have been searching for something similiar and I think I have found it with the "Alpha Hydroxy" line.  And who can beat that price??  When I say I searched for similiar products, I am not kidding.  I have thrown out and gave away (not to mention stored away) so many products that didn't work it is crazy.

One thing you must understand is that you have got to be faithful with this stuff.  Don't skimp and don't skip treatments unless you have a skin reaction.  First you got to get your pores open and a simple pot of steaming water with a towel wrapped over your head should do the trick.  Buy the facial wash and wash your face gently.  Slather this souffle on and go to bed.  You should feel some tingle and that is good because that means you got some open pores and this souffle is sinking in.  If you don't feel the tingle, don't give up on this product!  Keep using this every day and you should see some difference in a week or so.

I can't believe the difference in my skin in only two weeks.  And the amazing part is that I could see a difference in my skin texture within the first few days.  The climate here is very dry and my skin was suffering from being too dry also.  This product fixed that.  AMAZING!  My acne along the jawline is also clearing up a little at a time.  But it is going away and that is a huge relief because this product is working.  The fine lines on my forehead are also slowly disappearing.

One more thing about using this product for acne.  I was watching a infomercial about a new skin care line that is supposed to be better than ProActive (which I have tried and it didn't work).  I wanted to see what the main ingredient was because they did not use benzoyl peroxide.  I couldn't believe it when they said glycolic acid was their main ingredient.  And here we are getting the same benefits with the "Alpha Hydroxy" line without having to be bothered with orders over the phone, trial memberships and pushing more products that we don't want or need.

Glycolic acid can be pricey so to be getting a jar for this price is a bargain.  Don't let that cheap price fool you....this stuff works.


The Arko shaving soap stick is one amazing "big bang for the buck" product.  I decided to try this highly rated product as part of my venture, right of passage, etc. into DE (double edge/safety razor) shaving and believe cartridge razor uses will also greatly benefit from this minimal investment.

Since it is a stick, it allows me to use it in different ways from a traditional soap or cream.  It provides a luxurious lather with very good cushion.  I apply it as many shavers do; wet face and soap stick, and rub the soap stick on my face (with grain as much as possible).  Generally, I will use a pre-shave oil after rinsing my face with hot water, after a hot shower (if possible), before applying the soap.  Then I gently squeeze out excess water from my shaving brush after soaking it and face lather.  After my typical 3 passes, I take advantage of the stick feature to use it to its fullest potential.  I can't recall if I saw a DE shaver on YouTube or read about this additional technique on a blog.  What I am referring to is the rewetting of my face and soap stick, and reapplying without brush lathering.  The thin coat of the concentrated soap to sit on the skin for a touch up pass against the grain provides excellent cushion and protection to get a BBS shave.  I believe the ability to use it in this fashion combined with the ingredient,  tallow, provides a super slick, protective barrier that is close to some expensive artisan shaving soaps which have tallow (Stirling).  Yes, artisan  soaps are better (and have many great scents) but you can't beat the price and benefits of a shaving soap in stick form for a great price.

As far as scent is concerned, I like it.  It is reminiscent of the complimentary soap the motels would provide when we went on vacation when I was a kid, which I think is cool.  Reviewers from several sources seem to be divided on the subject.  There isn't a lot of middle ground; it's kind of a love or hate when it comes to the scent.

I think everyone should at least try it once, to experience the lather and features the soap stick form can provide.  It's also pretty cool to try an international shaving product (Turkish).  Using it the way I describe above doesn't take very long, so you can face lather quickly for a morning shave before work.

For cartridge shavers, this will help reduce the pulling of the hairs, which is inherent to multi-blade cartridge razors.  I would also suggest looking into DE razors, if you have razor burn and ingrown hairs.  If you are intimidated, try a OneBlade Core to transition to DE shaving.  The single blade with pivot helps to provide a close, but mild shave.  I use it now when I'm in a rush, or recovering from a DE whoops, as I am still developing my DE shaving technique.  The Arko is definitely helping add insurance when my DE technique is off.


I really wanted to like this product, but unfortunately, it was less than great quality, and one of the brushes I received was broken. Quite a few of the brushes had frayed bristles and had uneven thickness to them, which made even application hard to come by.

When I used some, it didn't seem like they blended the colors together well (mainly for eye shadow). I wish there were smaller round brushes for blending out shadows on your eyes because I feel like all the flat brushes are just about all the same. There is barely any size difference between three of them, and they can all be used for the same things so why not replace those with some rounder ones?

I tried to contact the seller about the problems I had with this product, but, after two days, I haven't heard anything back from them. I was waiting before putting this review up to see if there was anything they cared to do to help with these problems (new brush that's not broken, or a new set all together that has better quality to them), but I have gotten no response back from them to lead me to believe that they're willing to do anything to help.

I have attached photos to this post to show the problems I got with these brushes. The broken one was a foundation brush so I didn't get to try that one out to even see if it applied the foundation well, so I was a little disappointed with that. The larger powder brush seemed to do ok, but it didn't pick up powder that well. The larger fan brush I tried to use for contouring (I saw someone use a large fan brush for this purpose in a tutorial so I wanted to try it out), but even though the brush picked up the color, it didn't seem to apply it very much at all. The contour powder I used is super pigmented so I shouldn't have had that problem. The eye shadow brush I used (one of the smaller tapered brushes) actually worked pretty well so I don't have complaints about any of those except that some of the smaller brushes had frayed bristles, too. The smaller fan brush I used for highlight, and, though it did well with applying it, the unevenness of the bristles made it apply in a weird and uneven way, One of the larger tapered brushes I used to pack on a setting powder, but again, it didn't seem to pick it up well and left a ton of fall out once it hit my skin. I understand setting powder typically leaves fall out, but I've never experience so much before using this brush.

Basically, the best brushes in this set were probably the eye shadow brushes.

I hope this review helps give some insight on this product. I also hope the seller finds a way to fix the problems I had for future customers.

I received this product at a discounted price for my 100% honest review. I tried contacting the seller (as noted above) before leaving this review since it's a poor one, but I made sure to leave enough information to work with and to help others decide whether or not they would like to purchase this product.


Rapira Platinum Lux:
Great Value, and a Superior and Consistent Performer. But much cheaper to buy in bulk elsewhere.

I have been and am continuing to perform a series of tests testing one blade against another,i n a variety of razors. I want to report that the Rapira Platinum Lux is consistently excellent, out performing or at the least equaling every blade I've tested it against, regardless of razor. I've tested it against, Posilver Super Iridium, Voskhod, Rapira Super Stainless, (blue and pink wrapper) Rapira Swedish Supersteel, Croma Diamant, Baili, and Super Max,

I have a coarse, fairly heavy,  and fast growing beard, and I tend to prefer more aggressive razors. I have found the Rapira Platinum Lux to work excellently in every type of razor I've put it in. It is sharp, very smooth and comfortable, and produces excellent shaves for four shaves at least. The fourth shave sometimes, but not always exhibits a slight drop in performance.

Here are the razors I've tested this blade in: Parker 26c Open Comb, Merkur Futur, Merkur Mergress (modified Progress), FaTip Grande, Gillete Slim, Gillette TTO Red Tip,  Schone Italian, Gillette Open Comb New Style, Schick Krona TTO, Pearl TTO (an aggressive razor) Hofritz Travel Razor, Merkur 37C slant bar, Ikon Shavecraft 102 slant bar, and Lutz slant bar.

Aggressive, or mild, one piece TTO, two piece or three piece, expensive or cheap, open comb, closed comb, or slant bar, this blade is smooth, comfortable, sharp, consistent and long lasting in every razor. I cannot say this of any other blade I have tested so far. Other blades perform worse, or only perform excellently paired with specific razors and not so in other.

Of course, there are many blades I haven't tested but these are usually reported as mediocre by others (eg. Derby, Lord, Shark) or much more expensive such as, Feather, Kai, and some of the Gillette and Wilkinson Sword blades. The Rapira is both excellent and very reasonable in price. It also outperforms other Rapira blades in my testing, at least.

For the sake of consistency I always follow the same shave prep and lather routine when testing: I wash my face twice with a Van der Hagen glycerin soap. I then apply Maggard Pre-Shave Oil (orange scent). I lather up using a 26mm Synthetic Stirling Soap shave brush. After the shave I wash my face with cold water and apply an alum block. I let this dry a little then rinse off, dry my face and apply some Thayers alcohol-free witch hazel.

Here is the extraordinary thing: Bought in bulk (100 plus at a time) the Rapira Platinum Lux is also the cheapest blade. I pay less than six cents per blade currently.

I live in Connecticut, USA, and don't work for the company that makes the Rapira line, nor do I currently sell them, so I have no bias!


I am really enjoying this detox facial cleanser. I am really big into facial care and have been doing a routine, twice a day, for 26 years!! Needless to say, I have tried a lot of facial care products!! I love the foaming facial cleansers, but not all of them are able to get down into the pores and clean out the dirt. I could not wait to give this a try!!

My favorite aspects, that are huge pro's for me, is that this company does not test on animals, it is cruelty free, GMO free, 100%natural and organic, and vegan. As I got into my teen years and started learning about animal testing, I started checking every label of every product I use for that stamp (cruelty free, not tested on animals). I also refuse to use harsh chemicals on my face, and you would be astounded at how many that actually is. Since I have been using organic and natural products, my complexion is holding its age very well. Be cautious the next time you reach for the cheap face wash/lotion in the grocery store, because some ingredients in them will help to age you!! This foaming detox cleanser contains tea tree oil, green tea seed oil, lavender oil, and calendula. The powerful therapeutic effects of these oils will protect your fragile complexion from free radicals, anti aging, inflammation, and bacteria which is the main cause of blemishes.

The wash itself has a opaque look to it with tiny floaters from all natural ingredients (I LOVE THIS). It does naturally settle so you need to shake before use. I automatically do this because I love the slight snow globe effect. I do have to be careful though, because it will leak a little if I shake it too vigorously. It has a pump dispenser that is easy to push, and necessary for preventing overuse. This cleanser is the consistency of water so you have to make sure you cup your hand good, and hold it close to the pump. I was worried that this would not foam enough for me but I was wrong. One pump of this cleanser lathers up tremendously!! It is enough to do my face, neck, and chest. The citrus smell is invigorating (not overpowering), it feels awesome, rinses off very easy, and leaves your face feeling clean with no traces of oil or residue. Once my face was dry it felt so soft and smooth, and I could feel my skin tightening at the same time. I have been using this detox, foaming, face wash for about 10 days and I feel so much younger!! I have not had any negative reactions, I have not had any pimples, my blackheads on my nose have reduced, and my complexion looks healthy. Considering retail store prices, 25$ is not a bad price for the quality you are receiving. I honestly do not mind paying a little bit more for a product that will actually benefit my complexion. The only con I can see, is the way the bottle is sealed. It leaked during shipping, and when I shake it. Other than that this foaming detox cleanser is 5 stars.

I am grateful that I was chosen to receive this face wash for a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. This discount did not affect my opinion or review in any way, shape, or form. 100% honest


I'm almost 50 and have been using an electric razor most of my shaving life. When my trusty Norelco needed replacing, my wife bought me the latest self-cleaning Braun for a Christmas gift. I liked some aspects of it, but it always had a hard time shaving my neck area without going back over it a lot of times. Replacing the cutter and screen every 6 months or so helped keep it from getting progressively worse, but after a couple of years, I thought I would try something different.

I read MANY reviews and decided to try the Norelco Spectra system. I've been using it for several months now and I can tell you the difference on my neck is like night and day. The Norelco is MUCH faster and smoother than the Braun and cuts very close after only a couple of passes. I was amazed at how much better it was than even my old triple-head Norelco.

If I were to have ANY negative, it would be the charging system. The first problem is, if you provide a recharging "stand", then the logic (IMO) should be that the stand be allowed to be plugged in 24/7 with the razor in it, without any adverse affects. However, MANY places in the manual tell you DOING THIS WILL SHORTEN THE LIFE OF YOUR BATTERY.

Because they use a NiCad battery, they ask that you only recharge it when it runs low to avoid the "memory" effect and associated diminished capacity. I can understand that, but the second problem is, it gets fully charged in only 4 hours! After that, you are supposed to remove it from, or unplug, the stand to avoid overcharging. Unfortunately, most of us shave in the morning before a work day, then don't return for at least 9-10 hours. In my case, a 12 or even 24 hour charge would be far more convenient. What's so hot about a "4-hour charge" anyway?? OK, how about I push a button to start the charge cycle, and it automatically shuts off when fully charged! How easy is that? (Gee, that's exactly how my Braun worked.)

Being an Electrical Engineer myself, I'm sometimes overly critical of things like this. OK, if it were me, (are you listening Norelco???) I would have used a NiMH battery that didn't have to be "deep cycled", then use a lower current "trickle charge" base that could be left on 24/7. A side benefit is when you pack for a trip and grab your razor, you KNOW it's always 100% charged and will probably have enough juice to last the entire trip without dragging the charger along.

OK, maybe the charger is not as bad as I make it out to be. I just think it could be better. I give it 3 stars, while the razor itself gets a full 5 stars.


• Natural Face Scrub for a Deep Clean: Clear skin starts with clean pores! Our pink grapefruit scrub helps you conquer acne and breakouts thanks to the cleansing powers of Jojoba Oil and Sea Salt. The oil penetrates deep to remove the excess dirt and toxins that can clog skin and cause pimples, while the salt provides a gentle exfoliation. In addition to buffing away dead skin cells, it also boosts blood circulation, revealing a healthier-looking complexion with regular use.
• Smoother, Brighter Complexion: Grapefruit Oil helps make this our best face scrub yet! Loaded with antioxidants and Vitamins A and C, it boosts collagen production and reduces age spots for a firmer, softer complexion. Almond Oil also offers anti-aging benefits by fading dark under eye circles and reducing inflammation. And to give you unbelievably supple skin, we made sure to include the soothing properties of Kukui Oil for a creamy-textured blend.
• Protect Your Skin with Our Exfoliating Scrub: Our expert formula does more than just rejuvenate your face! It also works as an effective body scrubber, tackling common problems like back-acne and dry skin. And because it includes Lemongrass, Avocado Oil, and Sunflower Oil, it even works to protect your skin. Together they accelerate healing, strength skin cells, defend against bacteria, fight free radicals, and help prevent sun damage.
• Spa Quality Body Scrubs: After a long day, nothing beats a little indulgence and in-home pampering. Our luxurious scrub allows you to transform your bathroom into a private spa! Step into a warm shower, relax, and allow the soothing apple aroma to melt away your stress. The great thing about our body exfoliator is that it's crafted with natural ingredients. Salts and oils spoil your skin without the use of artificial chemicals and fillers that can cause harsh side effects.
The Pink Grapefruit Scrub by Pure Body Naturals makes maintaining healthy skin easy and luxurious! Suffering from acne or breakouts? Our blend features potent ingredients like Jojoba Oil to cleanse pores and Sea Salt for a gentle exfoliation. Together they sweep away the dirt and dead cells that can buildup and cause pimples.

To achieve a firmer, younger-looking complexion, Grapefruit, Almond and Kukui Oil brighten skin, reduce inflammation, and kick collagen production into high gear! For head-to-toe defense, our formula features Avocado, Lemongrass and Sunflower Oil, known for their ability to fight free radicals, protect against sun damage and strength skin cells overall.

A scrub that offers great results and is safe for all skin types? It's all thanks to our natural ingredients! Some of the best vitamins, oils, and antioxidants team up to bring you a creamy blend that's your soon-to-be favorite.

  • Cleanses and exfoliates skin

  • Firms and brightens complexion

  • Protects against damage

  • Great for all skin types

  • Made with natural ingredients


I'm lucky to have great teeth. I know this cause I've seen some snaggle tooth people out there. Every time I go to the dentist I get the same thing said to me at the end of the actual dentist inspection, "You have great looking teeth Mr. Cole. But you don't floss do you?" I hate when he asks me that cause I know that he knows that I don't. That's why my gums are inflamed usually (not bad or anything). And that's why you see blood on that dang dental floss there buddy.

Well last year I bought this sonicare cause I was curious how good this thing actually was. And I'm telling ya, it really does make your mouth feel a heck of a lot cleaner than you are used to. I can reach the back of my teeth easily with this. I also can brush my tongue and the roof of my mouth with this with no worries (well except for my gag reflex, but that's not the brushes fault... hehe).

A year went by with me using this and I had my annual check up again. Of course I'm brushing my shoulder off cause I'm thinkin I'm hot stuff with my perfect teeth (kiidddinngg...sooorrttaaa), but still I'm expecting to hear that same line. After all the praise, the doc starts to get up and I say to him, "Uh? No flossing?". He says to me that I don't need it and it looks like I floss all the time to him.

CHA CHING!

The brush automatically paid itself off without a doubt. I did not floss one time that whole year. The only difference between those two visits was the toothbrush. Man I love this thing! I would highly recommend spending a few extra bucks on this (ok more than a few... it's more like 70 bucks I think).

When you first start using it though it's a pretty weird experience. If you don't do it right it feels sorta like taking a glass beer bottle (or coke bottle for you kids out there) and knocking it around on your teeth... hehe. Trust me when I say you'll learn quickly how to brush correctly with this... lol. Also make sure you keep the toothbrush in your mouth. I've learned not to take it out and try to talk to someone. Cause all I did was take it out and then there was toothpaste flinging left and right like a mist machine on crack.

One more cool thing is that I haven't put it on it's charger in almost 2 and a half months and it's still charged and vibrates just like it had been taken off the charger. So in case you got a quick trip to go on, you can just pack it in it's little plastic carrying case and it's good to go.

Don't second guess getting one of these. Trust me when I say you wont regret it.


UPDATE (9/21/16):  I wanted to update my previous review which can be found below.  The seller reached out to me and sent me replacements.  It was not only amazing customer service, but they emailed me multiple times to ensure that I received the new tracking number and to ensure that I would be getting the right product.  They arrived today (in far better packaging then Amazon initially used) and everything was perfect.  There were no scratches or leaking.  They spray well.

Not only do I recommend this seller wholeheartedly, but they seem very honest and care about their customers.  I do still advise you to inspect the products you receive.  This should be a standard process when you order from anyone, but even more so if the packaging doesn't look right.  Amazon fulfillment does not always get it right.  =)  Also, always reach out to the seller.  You never know...customer service still matters, at least to this seller!!  A+++++
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I have been needing 8oz spray bottles (fine mist) as I like to mix up different fragrances to create my own.  I actually would rate them 5 stars as I do love them, however.... there were some imperfections on the bottles and some leaking issues. If this was not the case, I would have given 5 stars.

The purple had a gash about an inch long near the upper portion and the pink one had a small flattened area at the top that was clearly due to the manufacturing process (melting/formation of bottle?). There were also minor scratches on all three in the same spot on each but this was very obviously due to the way they were packaged and sent to me and that was the doing of Amazon as they were the ones "fulfilling" on behalf of the seller.

If you were giving these to another as a gift you may want to inspect carefully and request a exchange if you notice anything.  For me, I wish I saw the gash on the purple one before I used it as I would have asked for a replacement.  The blue and pink were nothing major for me.

Colors: The pink is a nice bright pink. Vibrant but not neon.  Blue is a dark baby blue.  Nothing exciting.  The purple is my favorite.  It's not a typical purple.  I don't know how to explain it but it is more of a fuchsia...you can see hits of a dark magenta within the deep purple.  Really pretty.

Sprayer:  I have filled two of the bottles.  Have tested the spray on one of them.  Sprayed beautifully with a nice fine mist - as when you use a body spray.  There seems to be some leaking when done spraying though. I was worried as some have mentioned that their sprayer did not work.  Also,  I am using fragrance spray (water based) in my bottles.  I do not know how oils would work.  I have read that some are disappointed their oils did not spray properly.  I did not use oil so I cannot comment on whether or not they work.


I applied it on it's own and I could barely tell the smell. First it definitely smelled like a rubbing alcohol... but after few seconds I could tell a scent of luxurience and opulence.  But after an hour I couldn't tell if scent was there or not... So I went to work today and mixed it with CK Be. one spray of CK Be and two sprays of Molecule... I kept getting compliments, so much that it became annoying. I got too many compliments and extraneous attention. Women were just keep leaning towards me to smell me, and about 50-60 compliments. And guys were looking at me, it's a look of being inspired.

Every 2-3 minutes I have a new rich customer at our luxury store. That's why I was over-exposed to too many people and got more than enough attention on a mixture of cologne that never got compliments prior to this when I wore it, but I like the scent of CK be so I mixed it with molecule 01. The scent also lasted longer. I'm not sure whether this is a placebo effect, but it did seem like CK be lasted for at least twice longer.  I could feel everybody liked the way I smelled today. I'm not even exaggerating, I felt like a celebrity...

It's hard to explain what it smells like. On youtube they describe the smell but it's either confusing or inaccurate..  It smells pleasant, that's all I can say. As if you're not using a cologne yet you emit vibes that you're rich.

I'll try to wear it by itself tomorrow, to see if it works on it's own. Instructions say to be patient with it, don't just throw in a towel just because you can't smell enough of it..  That's what I'm trying to do... Definitely will order Molecule 02 and if it's good keep exploring everything this brand has to offer...

Updates pending.

UPDATE... This perfume is a MUST HAVE for sure! I now can detect iso e super in perfumes too. I always liked this scent, I just didn't know what it was. This is one of that scent that made you think your perfume smells so good.

I pheromonize it by spraying it under my arms. It works as a deodorant. Although it has alcohol, it doesn't irritate my underarms at all. This is the luxurious deodorant smell I've ever tried. My underarms smell so sexy!!! lol No underarm odor... it just smells very very sexy!

Underarms and around genitals there are eccrine glands that release pheromonic sweat. (note stinky underarm smell is not a pheromone scent. that's the smell of the bacterial turnover that destroyed your pheromonic structure.) Once you spray with this perfume, your underarms at first get disinfected. and then all you have left is iso e super molecula. which is bactericidal. hence germs won't populate underarms, so all you'll have is your pheromones that are scentless mixed with iso e super! and that smells sexy as hell!!!! Only if you try it you'll understand what I mean. My coworker girl whispered into my ear that I smell SSSEXY!!!


I have sparse eyebrows, always have. I usually fill them in with a pencil and then go over that with Maybelline Brow Drama. It gets my brows how I like them and it's quick to do, but I want to just be able to wake up and go, fresh faced, without worrying about putting on brows (I really like the way I look with bolder brows!)

Saw this "eyebrow tinting kit" and all the positive reviews, decided to give it a try!  First concerning thing is that the instructions state THIS PRODUCT MUST NOT BE USED FOR DYEING THE EYELASHES OR EYEBROWS (probably mainly just for caution to ensure no product gets into the eyes).

Second, the instructions talked a lot about "black henna" and THIS PRODUCT MUST NOT BE USED ON SKIN AS A TEMPORARY STAIN OR TATTOO. I'm familiar with real BAQ (body art quality) henna; I've used it for reddish tints in my hair and had henna tats before. I've also read about how to be cautious about using "black henna" because henna only comes in one color - hues of red! Any other color has been altered with sketchy chemicals.

Third, the instructions has a disclaimer at the very top stating information obtained from Amazon, bloggers, or social media has not been verified by the manufacturer - basically, just because everyone else says they're using this for "eyebrow tinting", the company is telling you to follow the instructions, which specifically tells you not to use it for that, and if you choose to do so anyway, they are not legally liable.

Hmm, interesting, but, #YOLO, I want my eyebrows snatched!

Clearly, I still used this for my brows lol so I hope my face doesn't fall off. I was super excited that it actually made my brows look thicker, clearly because the skin underneath my brow hairs has been tinted (breaking rules #1 and #2).  The test spot on my arm only lasted a few days and so did my brows (of course, because it only tinted the skin under my brows, and as your skin renews, the stain fades away).

Maybe this product is "good" (remember, YOU SHOULDN'T USE THIS FOR EYEBROWS!!) for people with fair colored brows and want to make them darker. It does darken hair - I tested the mixture on a grey hair of mine.

Or maybe this product should just be used for it's intended purpose:  beards, mustaches, temples, sideburns, and root touch ups, but even I wouldn't use it for that since the product is "black henna", which is questionable.

Even if this product didn't have a 77.2% chance of chemically burning/peeling my face off and making me blind, it doesn't even last, so just save your coins and play it safe - if you want bolder brows, get em microbladed, use Maybelline 48hr Tattoo Studio, or just go ahead and use that trusty pencil that won't possibly leave you scarred for life.

Last note, both times I used this product, I got a headache. Idk if it's the cause of it or just a coincidence.


Before you buy this...
Make sure you can buy replacement files for it. I cannot find that this company sells them. I see that Amope does sell them and although I do not know if they would fit this file, I have a strong feeling they would fit. Many times beauty gadget dupes are almost exact replicas in my experience so other brands of replacement items do normally fit (i.e. clarisonic off brand brushes, amope off brand file rollers, etc). I checked the Amope refills & at the time of writing this, they sell for about $10 for all 3. I normally won't comment on price but I find that to be ridiculously high considering it is just a piece of plastic with basically a sticker on it with a rough or smooth edge. Regular emery boards are so cheap so I am surprised the refills would go for that much. Now that is for the name brand of Amope. If dupe companies make them, they should be cheaper.

Pros...
  * Includes AA battery, 3 heads (file, buff, shine), soft top separators, nail clippers & bag to keep it all in.
  * Works good.

Cons...
  * I think this company not selling the file refills is a HUGE NEGATIVE. At the time of writing this, I searched the internet and cannot find anywhere that they sell them.

I read some reviews about how some people didn't feel it was powerful enough. I felt the same thing when I used it but really it is powerful enough for just filing your nails. You wouldn't want anything too rough for that.

This vs Amope...
I do not own the original Amope so I cannot compare the two directly. I looked closely at the photos and they look identical to me. This brand you do get the added extras of the clippers, toe separators and bag. With the Amope brand, you are able to purchase the nail file refills. With this brand, you are not able to purchase the nail file refills at the time of writing this. It is likely the amope refills would fit this. My advice is if you are wanting an electronic nail file like this, go with the Amope version because you know you can buy refills & they will fit. I normally will not comment on price but I will say that I am taken aback that this Amope dupe is priced as high as it is. Even though this brand is at a lower cost and you get the added bonuses, I am still a little surprised that there is not more of a price drop to remain competitive since they do not have the name brand recognition.

I like to write product reviews & because I rely heavily on what other people write when I am buying items, I try to write reviews that highlight the good and the bad. I rate things from as low as 1 star up to 5 stars. I base my judgment on my experience with a product and not on the price, since the price value of an item is ultimately up to the buyer (what is a good deal for one person might seem expensive to another). That being said, I did receive this item at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion.


[[VIDEOID:efd2e36bf2bab8b7032dbcb10aeeafa]] [[VIDEOID:b9e3c43df8c763984c125f015c45b005]] This product is wonderful,easy to use,safe and convenient.Plus I never knew this product existed until I was searching for facial masks and this came up,The Mask Heater.I did a little bit of research about warming up facial masks and the pros and cons of it.Their are no cons,the masks actually work better at a warm temperature and you do not have to worry about the mask getting to hot.I had to buy this for all of my facial masks.I am so amazed at the difference this mask heater makes my facial masks work so much better!It is something you really will love if you are a face mask person and I know that face mask's are all the rage now.The Electric mask heater is small and portable,which I love!It measures about 6 1/2 inches long and a little over 4 inches wide and is very thin,under a inch.It is so easy to use,I personally unfold my mask halfway,Lay it on the smooth part of the heater,solid part,close the cover,do not worry about the mirror,it wipes off easily, anything that gets on it,let it sit for four minutes in the heater and the mask is then suitable to put on your face.You will feel such a nice warm feeling on your face,it is addicting.The temperature that it reaches with this heater is actually the best for all the nutrients to absorb so much better into your skin. The heater heats the mask up to 45 degree's and that is the best temperature to accelerate blood flow,smooth pores,just leaves your skin so healthy looking and very hydrated!Unplug it after the four minutes and wipe your heater off including the mirror and it is ready for your next warming facial mask experience.I am a big fan of skin care and this product is going to be on everyone's wish list for the Holidays!My best friend tried it and she is already told her husband that she wants one for Christmas,Her Birthday or their Anniversary,she didn't care which one!This is really a nice way to pamper your skin and yourself and every woman deserves that!Kingdom Care has a warranty on this mask heater for two years,so they believe in the quality of their products.The workmanship is outstanding and they use the finest materials available.They include a very step by step instruction manual to guide you through the usage and taking care of your machine.Plus they include a wonderful Thank you card and if you send them a email they will give you a promo code on another one of their products,I think that is so sweet.Plus you get your warranty card.The company really cares about their customers which is very refreshing.I am so thrilled with my Electric Mask Heater and I know you will be to!!Thank you for my discount for my honest opinion.