This is my second epilator from Amazon in a year. I got it because it has a wet/dry option and an exfoliator attachment unlike my first, an Emjoi model. This one is definitely more gentle but also less effective. It takes more passes and more time than the Emjoi model.
  You should know a few things about epilating before investing in an expensive model if you've never tried it before. Firstly, six weeks of smoothness is a total lark. It must be done once a week to avoid unnecessary pain and pee a boo strays showing as plain as day. I could even see using twice a week if you have to have really perfect legs, say in the summer season. My hair is light but thick and upkeep is a must. Also you have to exfoliate religiously to avoid nasty red bumps and even then you'll get them every so often. The brush attachment on this model really isn't strong enough to do this job and I have to use bath gloves most days a week. If I do experience red bumps I will likely develop a scar because I'm very pale. So this is to be avoided at all costs.
The best part of this model is the attached light. It's bright enough to illuminate strays so you see them before anyone else does.  It is gentle enough for all over body and face use so you can save a few bucks on waxing if you can do the upkeep yourself. It will pay for itself in a matter of weeks.  It takes patience and practice to use effectively and isn't really a better option than shaving in terms of the time commitment.  It is cheaper though and less dangerous and can also take the place of waxing so it does make economic sense. The smoothness of shaving can't be matched by an epilator, even immediately afterwards so you have to adjust to that as well. One of these days I'm gonna do laser therapy so I can avoid all the stinking upkeep in the first place.  Oh and mom was right...  It hurts to be beautiful. Go into it knowing its going to hurt at first but your tolerance will increase, especially if you do it weekly.


I purchased this for my 7 year olds birthday. We got around to doing it tonite, finally. Overall, we were very pleased with this kit. Make sure the water temp and oil temps are spot on, add them and mix. Let sit, mix, let sit, mix, let sit, mix, etc. I was surprised how simple it was. It's nice how they combine oils and make everything into convenient packets of mixtures. Not having to measure really helps you focus on making the actual product while still keeping my daughters attention. She enjoyed this very much and was so eager for us to be able to stop mixing it and bottling it up.<br />My only gripe is the amount of lotion. We wanted to play with scents, so we used flavor oils we found in our cupboards. But, because they are tiny 2 oz jars, it was difficult to experiment with different scents. We did end up just taking out 2 oz of lotion, scenting, bottling, repeat. But, it was kind of annoying. For double the price of this kit, I saw another kit that makes 4x this amount of lotion. But, I believe ingredient wise, this kit is better. I love that this company chooses a natural preservative and that they use essential oils for scent. (It only comes with 1 scent - lavender) To make this kit better, they should increase the amount of lotion this makes and maybe offer a variety of essential oils to make a few different scents. I also wasn't quite clear on if they used unrefined or refined mango butter, but considering the small amount, it's not a huge deal. For the first timer, this is a great intro to DIY AND THE BEST PART: the lotion is lovely!! Makes my hands so soft and isn't greasy. I'm going to try making more lotions on my own :)  My daughter was so proud and just loved labeling her lotions and giving one to her brothers.


I am extremely impressed with this skincare set. First off, it is presented like a gift, which just tickled me. Everyone likes gifts, and receiving this in the box with the cool carrying pouch and the compliment on the inside of the box felt great! I really like this touch. Second, the products themselves are great. Obviously, that’s going to be the major selling point, but it always helps when companies treat their customers really well from the onset, so I was already feeling great about these starting out.

Now about the products. The soft gels are awesome. Those are what I started first. I actually got this kit because I have dealt with blepharitis for over ten years. If you have ever dealt with this then you know how extremely difficult it is to treat. I’d heard that one effective treatment at controlling it was sea buckthorn, so I was willing to try this. The soft gels are medium size gels, and I started those right away, the day I received the kit. They are easy to swallow and I simply added them in with my other supplements.

The next morning I started the wash. The wash has been nice. I use it both on my face and to cleanse the eye area thoroughly, and on my back where I have some issues with adult acne. My back hasn’t really had any change with this product, but my face and eyes have seen some benefit already. My eyes in particular are looking a ton better, which is not only a relief but also super amazing. I am going to continue to use these products and we’ll see how things go. I hope that there will be continued relief and improvement the longer I use them.

I admit that I haven’t used the oil on my face, mostly because I am just not used to an oil on my face, but I have used it on my body and I like it. It has cleared the chronic breakouts I used to get on the back of my neck and so far they haven’t started reappearing. These products are winners, and the fact that they address more than one issue is so awesome. Given the progress I’ve had so far, I definitely recommend this kit.


This product is amazing. It is definitely what it says it is, 20 % alpha  hydroxy in the form of glycolic acid. So, if you're looking for a pretty strong glycolic treatment you will definitely get it with this one. If you are a regular user of the stronger concentrations of glycolic then you know what to expect with one at 20%. But, if you are new to using glycolic solutions please use caution with this  one. It is used for the body like your feet, knees, legs, and arms. It is very potent for those areas alone.

I use this on my face, neck, and decolletage as well. But, I can only handle it once or so a week on these more sensitive areas. Your face and neck will feel like it's burning/tingling for a little while after applying. The next day I usually do not use any other exfoliants or retinols. I also try to stay out of the sun as well. Your skin will be sensitive. It will end up slightly peeling which reveals your new, brighter skin. I know, the things we do for beauty and anti-aging... I apply coconut oil, vitamin E oil, and/or rosehip seed oil for the next couple days to soothe and combat dryness.

This Donell exfoliant moisturizer is somewhat of a gel/lotion consistency. Once it absorbs you don't feel anything heavy left on your skin. I've taken photos of the bottle, lotion consistency, and ingredients if interested.

This has smoothed wrinkles, lightened freckles, plumped out my facial skin, and made my skin less dull and more vibrant after using for the last few weeks. Excellent for that thick, dry unwanted skin on your feet, too. No added fragrance so basically no scent apart from that typical glycolic acid smell which is almost undetectable.

I use this from head to toe and am very pleased with my results. I will continue to purchase as this is one of the highest concentrations of glycolic acid in the form of a lotion that I can find without prescription. A little pricey but it's a full 8 oz. of product in bottle with a fliptop. More importantly, the product itself and results that it gives is well worth the cost!


For what I paid, I am pretty happy with the purchase. A few of the labels on the brushes were mislabeled or mixed up, but that's not a big deal unless you don't know the difference between a fan brush and an eyeshadow brush. :)

There was indeed a strong chemical smell/mothball smell. It was more prominent on the case than on the brushes. I had planned on washing the brushes with a brush cleaner anyway before using them, and would have washed them even if there was no smell, but after washing them the smell wasn't noticeable on the brushes at all. The case, however, was much more pungent than the brushes and I'm not sure how to make the smell go away. I'm taking the product page's advice to air it out, and we'll see how it works, but if anything I'll probably just end up wiping the case down with cleaning wipes to cover up the smell.

The bristles on the brushes I received were not falling out and none of the handles were loose. While washing them, I did tug on the bristles and none fell out at all. There were some stray bristles/bristles that were longer than the others, but it was no big deal. I had to trim them, so that's a very easy fix.
No, there isn't a brush for every occasion, nor did I expect every kind of makeup brush known to man in the set. Look at the photos if you want to know what brushes are included in the set. This is a good "basics" set. I purchased it solely to replace some of my everyday brushes that have seen much better days, and I don't like spending a lot of money on brushes from big brand-name companies, I'd rather save my money for good makeup products.
I've used some of the brushes and they get the job done. The pony hair and face brushes pick up product very well, so I'm happy.

All in all, for such a reasonable price, this was a worthwhile purchase.


At first, I was excited to get this micro-needling device, but then I started to look into micro needling. Dermatologists said to take Vitamin C 2 for weeks before use, and avoid sunlight; avoid makeup; your skin may peel afterward. So, I was afraid to try it out.  It turns out, that using this is not painful at all.  But when used on my forehead, it looks like it has more pores.  So, I decided to start taking vitamins, and planned out when to try this out, but I avoided trying it out before times when I planned to expose it to sunlight, along with one week before my (wife’s) period.

Finally, I had the right time to try it out, and it had no obvious side effects...no pain, no skin flushing, no damage, no problems with sunlight or wearing makeup.  Because this is a device made for home use, it is much more mild than professional devices.  You may be able to use this every other day.

The device is light weight, and rechargeable, but comes with batteries, so you don’t have to charge before use; this makes it easy to bring on travel.  I wish I had tried it much earlier.

The head is supposed to be replaced every three months at a current cost of $35.  You are supposed to use a new cleaning pad before every use, and it came with 5 pads; the replacement skin prep pads are $35 for 30 pads which will last you two months, using it two to three times a week, which is what the manufacturer recommends.  The minimum monthly cost of supplies is about $38 per month.  You also need to have isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to use with the provided spray bottle to sanitize the micro-needling head.

I would recommend using sun screen after use, to protect your skin.

After the first few uses, I haven’t seen much effect, but my husband thinks my face’s skin looks better.


I used my face cleanser I've used for many years along with this Rodan & Fields Reverse Dual Active Brightening Complex, so this is the only new product on my face.

I'm a 36 year old female with normal signs of aging & I also have a few darker sun spots on my face that are really bugging me.

I never expect much from any face product so I keep my expectations low. I just finished using all of this product & can honestly say this did absolutely nothing positive for my skin & in fact, made everything so much worse.

My skin now has a very rough, coarse, bumpy texture. It's very obvious just looking in the mirror. I now have lots of red splotchy bumps all over my face from irritation & acne.

I haven't had any real acne for many years & now I have white heads all over my face, several cystic acne bumps which I've never had before & blackheads all over my nose.

Beyond all these very frustrating issues, these creams leave a very shiny sheen to the point when I first started using it my husband asked if I was sweating. I told him no & asked him why & he said my face looks like I have sweat all over it. The shininess wouldn't bother me if it actually moisturized my face well but it doesn't. This leaves my skin feeling dry, tight & irritated.

Not to mention these are very small tubes so you don't get much for your money. Side note - this comes in 2 separate tubes so you have to unscrew & re-screw on 2 tops & mix the creams together, each time you apply.

When I'm done cleansing my face I just want to quickly apply a moisturizer so this became tedious.

Also because these are very small plastic tubes once you get to the bottom you have to really squeeze hard to get the last out. I cut the tubes open once I had squeezed all I could & there was still quite a bit left. These just aren't the most user friendly bottles & for how expensive this is, I would expect better packaging.

I've used many over the counter drugstore face products over the years that work WAY better than this. Considering how expensive this is, I cannot recommend this product at all as there are no positive effects or redeeming qualities.


★ i received this product at a discount for my honest and unbiased review. i was not influenced by anyone in any way.
📌 UPDATE: 6/2/2016. I've had this product since January 13, 2016 and the beginning of this month the callus remover strip has start to break way. I would have updated earlier, but I forgot. I still use it and I still like it, but my 5 star has dropped to a 4 star because the longevity of the product. It probably should not be pulling away so soon. I keep it up right so it's not hitting any water after my shower.
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I have been so needing one of these. I have tried others but sad to say they were not as rough as this one and let me tell ya, I truly need a rough one. My feet are pretty dry. I love going for my pedicure's but the cost can add up. I would much rather just do it myself.

So, needless to say, I got a chance to try this one out and I have to admit, it's "great" It's perfect for "me" I have a home pedicure system. I soaked my feet for thirty minutes then I took this wooden foot file and went to work on my super dry feet. WOW, it worked wonders.

I was going to put a picture up, but I'm sure no one wants to see my callus feet with dead skin. That's just gross. As far as longevity, well, that's up to you. You can wash these with hot water, but after a while, you will need to throw it away and get a new one. As far a price does, I have seen this same size at a brand store for a few dollars less. But you will have to actually go to the store and buy it, when you can order right here on amazon

❤ PRO:
• it's large
• does good at removing tough dried skin

💔 CONS:
• the suction does not hold

✔ Overall: It's a good callus remover. It works for me.


So silky and soft!!! I love the feeling and it looks really natural! It does shed as some other reviews have mentioned - but honestly that’s to be expected of any wig especially one on a lower scale price point like this one. It does also tangle - again, as to be expected of any wig/at this price point - but that’s easily dealt with. You just need to remember to implement regular wig brushing techniques (section out the wig, break up big tangles with fingers, and brush GENTLY starting with bottom tips working your way up so as to not compound knots until they’re impossible to untangle) after each wear. I’m confident this wig will last an average amount of time for me - I’ve found regular/full time use of a wig like this is successful if it lasts between 6mos-1year for me because I will wear it quite often. The only thing that I do find to be a slight issue is that I wish it were a bit fuller but I’m not angry at it because I knew what I was getting into for the price. It sits on the head, shoulders, and back perfectly fine and doesn’t outright look sparse, but as someone who wears wigs everyday I can feel the difference. Don’t worry though, it won’t necessarily look/feel off for any wearer new to wigs or the average person seeing you wear it. It’s not a style where someone can just straight out “clock” it. In addition, the wig is also slightly darker and a bit less ashy than the color pictured but that is most likely due to my computer resolution rather than an issue with the quality - on my computer it looked a bit more mousy brown but in person “honey flax” does prove to be a good descriptor as it is closer to (my natural) dirty blonde hair. Overall, I’m very happy with this wig and would say to disregard reviews of anyone complaining about it without acknowledging the quality/price factor and proper wig care. Also, pro tip: the bangs aren’t too long, every wig comes with long bangs like this so you can cut them yourself to suit your face (see my pictures for the way I’ve cut mine).


When I opened the packaging and examined the hardware of these headphones, I thought I would hate it.  The head support on top (the black band) has too much play and I didn't expect they would hold well.  The set is very large and heavy lending to my belief.  However, when I actually used them I was pleasantly surprised.  I was able to wear these for three hours without any slippage issues.  The loose band actually seemed to help with comfort, and I found that I didn't have many of the long term use issues I have with some other units (strain, discomfort, things like that).

Sound quality is equal to or better than some others I've tried.  I have hearing loss, so my impression of sound quality may not meet what others look for.  For me, I need sound that isn't tinny or bassy in the extremes.  This unit worked well for me, and I was able to listen to favorite music without any issues.

Noise cancelling was very good and I was able to lock out the outside world pretty easily.  The huge size of the headphones helps this by completely enveloping your ears (and maybe your entire head if small enough).

I haven't had an opportunity to try the microphone but I found this to be the most annoying aspect of this unit.  The mic is flexible but doesn't stay in a desired position.  It wants to always return to the default location which gets in the way.  I'm considering adding a piece of velcro to allow me to stick it to the ear piece so the mic ins't stuck right on my face.

For me, I like it so much I've replaced my previous headset at work with this one.  I mainly use it for music and conference calls (that will be another test when I actually need to use the mic).

In a landscape where headsets range from price from cheap to absurd and quality doesn't always sync with price I found this one to be a great find.  If you don't mind the size of the headset, this is a great value for the price.


I don’t even know how to put into words just how wonderful this cleanser and the rest of the entire product line is! It works amazingly even on removing waterproof fiber mascara! It smells amazing, feels amazing and is just awesomely amazing! Words cannot do it justice really. As a redhead with very sensitive porcelain skin I can’t use just anything and find that almost all regular cleansing soaps are just too drying and rough for me. I made the switch to balms and was happy with that switch but the difference between this balm in particular versus others I have used is like night and day and so are the results! It’s very gentle and mild and does not dry my skin out at all. I like that this balm does not need to be rinsed off as well and can be wiped off instead. I think that makes a lot of difference. I recently have started having issues with my thyroid and one of the hardest parts about it has been the havoc it’s caused with my skin and break outs. I went to the dermatologist to try and get things under control and he prescribed oral antibiotics and a gel but neither have come close to doing what this product line has done for clearing things up! I believe it has a lot to do with the fact that it isn’t drying at all and also that honey has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. Either way, I don’t know what’s working but I just know I’m glad it is! My goal is to get everything in this product line eventually because I currently have this cleanser, their serum, their night cream, and their face lift cream and every single one is absolutely incredible and the best I’ve ever had! I can’t wait to try the rest of their line! I seriously very highly recommend getting this!

EDIT: I can’t believe I almost neglected to mention the packaging!!! All their jars are made of beautiful, thick, frosted glass that look so good I have no problem just leaving them out on my counter as part of the decor! I have added photos of one of my empty containers so that you can see what I mean.


This product is great! The shampoo and conditioner work well together and work surprisingly well. The minty fresh smell and feel (like tea tree oil) leave your face and beard feeling refreshed and softer.

My first thought was that you don’t get much product for your purchase, and while these bottles are small, you don’t need to use much to get the job done. I have no doubt this product will last me for a while. My beard is several inches long, and I don’t need to use much more than a dime to a quarter size portion. The shorter your beard, the less you need, the longer this product will last.

The trick I found is using regular shampoo to get all the oil, wax, other stuff out of your beard then use the beard wash. The shampoo isn’t very thick, like other shampoos, but it suds up a lot, a surprising amount. So the first time you use it, only use half of what you would think would be the right amount. This shampoo gets your beard squeaky clean, literally, and it gets your face clean too. It does this without drying out either.

The rinse or conditioner is thicker and what you would expect in a conditioner. The same technique applies to the rinse as did for the shampoo, use half of what you would expect and you should be in the right ballpark. It will spread and spread throughout your beard. The conditioner does a good job of softening up my beard and making it manageable.

Overall this is a great product, that does exactly what it’s supposed to, and does it well. Despite the small size it should last you a long time and I don’t think I’ll get tired of the refreshing mint spell or the cool feeling on my face. I will probably find myself buying this product again when this runs out (months from now) and I have absolutely no reservations about recommending it. It comes in a pretty nice drawstring bag too.

I received a discount on this product for my honest and unbiased review, which I have provided above.


I purchased this product at BB&B last weekend utilizing a 20% coupon.  I had been doing my research and was ready to purchase another system that is more similar to a portable electrolysis machine that is available on the market and on HSN, but read some really bad reviews so I decided to purchase an epilator instead.  I am very happy with this purchase, I had used an epilator about 25 years ago and it was pure torture.  I found that this model is very comfortable and using it on my legs and underarms was not painful in any way whatsoever.  I had read on some other websites and product reviews that soaking in a tub of hot water before epilating helps with the pain since it opens the pores and allows the hair follicle to slip out easier.  I first tried it around my ankles to ensure that the machine held a charge, I didn't think it was doing anything since it didn't hurt even using it dry.  I called my husband into the bathroom and told him to let me try it on his leg or arm, he refused saying that he didn't want any bald spots.  He agreed to let me try it on his stomach and needless to say it definitely worked!  He jumped and yelled and sure enough there was a little bald spot where I had applied the epilator to his stomach.  Great it is working, I know that I have a higher tolerance for pain...afterall I have been through child birth and he whimpers and whines at stumping his toe.  I have also waxed for years so I think this has a lot to do with the amount of pain I can endure for the thought of being smooth for up to 4 weeks at a time.  I went ahead and filled the tub with warm to hot water and soaked for about 15 miutes, then worked the epilator over both legs and my bikini area.  I will say that the bikini area was painful but my legs and underarms didn't feel a thing.  I will either take another reviewer's advice prior to attempting my bikini area again and that is a couple of shots of hard liquor (I am thinking tequila)or I will just continue to go to my local European Wax Center and get that area tended and maintained.  Overall I am very pleased with my purchase and highly recommend.


First off, this protector was the easiest one I've ever installed.  Their suggestion to apply it in a steamy bathroom was genius and I will try that trick for all my future screen protector applications.
Sadly, that's the only good thing I can say about this item.
First off, when applied correctly there are 2 glare lines that run down the apex of the curves of the phone from top to bottom.  Although this didn't appear to inhibit the function of the phone itself, it was very distracting when I was looking at anything with a light background.
Secondly, the screen attracts fingerprints worse than any screen protector I have EVER had, with any phone.  My screen was constantly dirty and needed to be cleaned.
Thirdly, my OnePlus 8 Pro has the fingerprint reader in the screen on the front.  After using this screen protector for less than 30 days, a multi-colored aura started to appear in the area of the fingerprint reader.  Don't understand why, but it caused a slight distortion in that area of the screen that could be distracting.
Lastly, when the screen protector was first installed there didn't appear to be any issues with my fingerprint reader, but over the course of time I started to notice that I had to try multiple angles and press harder and harder to get the reader to work through the protector.  This is very irritating when you're busy and need to answer a call or check something quickly when your busy.  With only a few weeks of use this became more and more of an irritant.
Conclusion, although the quality of the screen protector itself seems to be good, the functionality and execution of the product leaves much to be desired.  If none of these things are issues for you, than the protector itself is okay.  I actually dropped it twice and it held up really well.  Especially when I dropped it face down in the gravel in a parking lot and I noticed it landed right on. Acorner of the glass but didn't break or crack.  I thought that was impressive.


I bought this serum from ScienceSerum directly and returned it after 3 weeks of use since it dried out my around eye area beyond repair.  Skin in the corners of my eyes started to crape, lines and wrinkles became more deep and pronounced because of the dryness, puffiness and dark circles appeared.  It has been 4 weeks since I stopped using it, but I still have been able neither to quench the dryness nor diminish puffiness no matter what I do.  I went to my derm, he said I have severe allergic reaction and prescribed steroids to combat the symptoms.

At the time when skin care layering is paramount, this product is a huge logistical failure.
 It is very difficult to incorporate the serum into either- morning or night - routine.  They recommend to use it in the morning on DRY skin, which means you would need to cleanse your face, wait for it to dry, apply it, then wait again for the serum to dry.  Who has time for that much waiting in the morning?  Another issue for me was that I could not leave my skin dry for that much time without applying toner and Vit C.  But then, when the serum was dried, vitamin C would be washed off along with the serum.  I wrote to the company and asked them how to properly layer it with other skincare products I use (Vitamin C, Retin-A, essences etc) they had no idea!
Another problem - it is extremely difficult to get it off your skin completely without pulling and tagging your delicate eye area.  But if you do not pulling and tagging, the product stays on your skin and destroys it very rapidly.
If you have a question and write to Scienceserum, be prepared to contact them at least three times before they respond.
If you are going to buy directly from them and decide to return the serum, you will be responsible for return shipping AND  they are going to withhold 20% of the serum cost for the original shipping.  Returns are processed only on Mondays, so do not expect the return money to be on your account soon.  The last drop was when I wrote to them about my experience, I received back one line reply consisting of the return address".  No word of apology or concern.
Overall, it is a dangerous, damaging product, please be very cautious before buying it.


**I received this product for free in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.**

If you are looking for a good quality fractionated coconut oil, look no further, this bottle by Sky Organics is great!  It has all the great qualities that fractionated coconut oil has and it is truly a multi-purpose oil.  A few days ago, my face got some allergic reactions to something, everything I used and ate was normal but somehow my face got redness all over, bumpy, and it stinks when I applied my normal face product, even Argan oil.  Didn't know what to do so I called up my facial lady and she said use coconut oil.  So fortunate to have this bottle of fractionated coconut oil handy so I began applying it on my face.  I was skeptical at first, didn't know how my skin gonna react.  I have to say, it worked wonder.  First, it didn't stink my skin, so I figured it was a good sign.  I thought it was going to be greasy but it actually was not greasy at all.  And it absorbs very quickly too, I only used like half a pump the first time, and then I reapply about 15 minutes later.  I have continued applying both days and nights up until today and my skin had calmed down and it feels great.  Very moisturizing, I have to say, I like it better than argan oil.  Argan oil is more rich compared to fractionated coconut oil so maybe it doesnt' work as well on sensitive or inflamed skin.

If you google fractionated coconut oil, there's a looooong list of ways you can use it for.  Many Do It Yourself projects, make up remover, skin moisturizer, massage oil, crayon remover, hair conditioner, helps to fade stretch marks, shaving lotion, etc, etc, etc...

I would totally recommend this bottle of fractionated coconut oil by Sky Organics, 5 stars product!

Ingredients
100% PURE MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE OIL (FRACTIONATED COCONUT OIL ,COCOS NUCIFERA) COLD-PRESSED BY EXPELLER METHOD.


I was concerned by the label:  "avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing" and "intended for use as a solvent only". According to WebMD:  It's important to note that DMSO is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when applied to the skin. There are reports that industrial-grade DMSO is being used for self-treatment of several disease conditions. Industrial-grade DMSO is not of the same quality as the DMSO that is used for drug research purposes since it may contain impurities. DMSO easily penetrates the skin and brings along impurities and other substances that may be hazardous to health.

DMSO is LIKELY SAFE when used as a prescription medication. Don't use products that are not prescribed by your health professional. There is concern that some non-prescription DMSO products might be “industrial grade”, which is not intended for human use. These products are POSSIBLY UNSAFE, as they can contain impurities that can cause health effects. To make matters worse, DMSO readily penetrates the skin, so it carries these impurities rapidly into the body.
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Also, therapeutic dosages used are lower than this cream, which is 99% (it might be too high):

"For prevention of some side effects of cancer treatment: 77-90% DMSO is typically applied under medical supervision every 3-8 hours for 10-14 days.
For shingles (herpes zoster): 5-40% idoxuridine in DMSO is within 48 hours after the appearance of a rash and applied every 4 hours for 4 days.
For nerve pain: 50% DMSO solution has been used 4 times daily for up to 3 weeks.
For osteoarthritis: 25% DMSO gel has been used 3 times a day, and 45.5% DMSO topical solution has been used 4 times a day."


I am soooo happy that I ordered these! I keep seeing tutorial videos on instagram and YouTube of people using artis brushes to apply their makeup but when I was looking those brushes up I discovered that they are actually quite expensive and I was a little disappointed. So that is when I made it my mission to try and find some comparable brushes that were a little less expensive. That's when I found these bad boys! They came in a rather large box with a picture of what the brushes look like on the box and inside the brushes are secured in a flimsy plastic tray. As others have mentioned before, I do wish that they had come with a nice carrying case or just a case or stand in general so that storage would be easy with these brushes as they do take up quite a bit of space. I have seen some stands on Amazon that are specifically designed to display/store these particular brushes when you're not using them and I will be looking into getting one of those next I think. The brushes themselves are amazing, super soft, and I actually feel like I can use less foundation when I use these brushes as opposed to using a sponge. I love how they blend my makeup, it comes out looking very professional. I have found though that the handles on this particular set seem a bit flimsy and may accidently snap if you're not gentle with them, but that really shouldn't be a problem unless you're abnormally rough with them.

I received this product free or at a discounted price, in exchange for my honest review. It is also important to note that I did not receive any kind of compensation for my review and I do not have any connection or relationship to the seller. I rely heavily on product reviews when making purchases which is why my written opinion is always honest and unbiased, whether I pay full price for a product or not. I am under no obligation to provide a positive review and received no incentives or rewards for doing so. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission Guidelines on Testimony and Advertising.


I don't understand why there are so many negative reviews. I had already purchased the Panasonic ES-LT41-K Arc3 Wet Dry Electric Razor and thought it was OK. Definitely shaved close but left skin feeling slightly irritated. The Panasonic also does not deal well with 3-4 days growth. The linear motor although fast just doesn't have the grunt to deal with the longer growth. The shaver would snag and pull unless I patiently shaved ever so slowly until all long growth was reduced. The number one thing that I don't care for is the very short run time from the Panasonic. If I use it on 3-4 days growth I must use nearly 35-40 minutes of its 45 minutes run time. The Panasonic is very well made though and gives me confidence it will last.<br />I saw the Wahl Smart Shaver with longer run time at a reduced price and decided to give it a try. Wow was I pleasantly surprised. Feels very nice in the hand and it is much easier to use the trimmer than the Panasonic as far as seeing where the trimmer is cutting but what stands out for me is the Wahl's ability to deal with 3-4 days growth. No snagging or pulling and motor just powers through. I have seen others say that it does not give a close shave but I have had just the opposite experience. For me the Wahl shaves just as close as the two head arc 3 and does not leave my face feeling irritated. Now the number one positive thing though is the battery. Just incredible! Twice the run time of Panasonic and the nice thing is even with 3-4 days growth I only use about 20% of battery run time. There is one negative but very slight for me. The trimmer is a little difficult to return to shave position because the surface for thumb to move trimmer is so smooth but with all of the other positives I don't mind I just give it a little assist with a finger from other hand at the top of trimmer to help it back. It seems to be easier to move the more I use it. Though it seems very well designed I am not sure about its durability. Only time will tell. Hope it lasts. Only had it about a month. If it keeps going a few years it will probably be the best electric shaver I have owned and I have owned many.


I bough this item at a department store. Having had problems with dry skin on my face, peeling and itching if I did not shave and try "something/anything" to get the peeling to stop, not to mention red blotching, I went to my doctor. She said, what I had was genetic and VERY HARD to treat!  Whatever "it" was/is, it even went up into my sideburns and even skin peeling there, leaving sore red marks.  So when I was in the rather upscale dept. store, I had a great assistant show me Jack Black products, and when he showed me this oil, I wondered would it really work? The answer, YES! it has made a HUGE difference! So in the morning after I shower I place it on my face, rub in, no greasy residue (make sure to rub it in good, only takes a decent size drop and apply).

Then in the evening after I shave I place it on before bed and rub it in again, has changed the issue greatly!! It makes my skin feel better too, that tightness after shaving is not a issue either. I sometimes apply a after shave cream first, if I shave early, then before bed, I place this on. You can't see it, feel it, just works for me! I highly recommend it to anyone. If you don't have the problem I am having that it MUST work, because whatever is going on with me, is nearly impossible to deal with, and if this can fix that, it can surely be perfect for all other guys!

I do recommend that you apply this when it is not directly after shaving, seems using the after shave cream is better, then later applying this. Yes I use it twice  day, but I doubt most people would even need to! It is worth the money even if it seems like  a rather small bottle it lasts a good while, because you don't need to apply a lot!

Hope this helps anyone debating if to use it or not. One more thing to add... It does NOT effect whatever cologne you use, has no smell!


I'm so torn on these brushes.  There are some in the kit that I love and there are others that I don't love so much.  All of the brushes for the eyes are great.  They pick up the right amount of product and they blend wonderfully.  I even like the eyelash comb, it did a great job separating my lashes, especially given that they are plastic teeth.  I love the fan brush and it applied my highlighter like a pro.  I could have used a bit more in terms of the amount of hairs in that brush, but it did work exactly as I'd hoped it would and was the main reason I purchased this set.

Now let's talk about the other brushes.  The three larger face brushes shed so horribly that I was covered in hairs.  My face and chest had so many fallen hairs on them, I was surprised there were any left in the brushes.  I hate when there is a lot of shedding and/or fallout with the brushes I use.  It's frustrating to spend time trying to perfect your makeup and then have to pick little hairs off of it!  I had hoped maybe it was just an issue with the first use, but no, they continue to shed with each use.  I am really disappointed in that.

I did receive this brush set at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review.  I wish I could say I love all the brushes, but I cannot.  The set is worth the price and the eye brushes are vey nice.  I am unhappy with the face brushes and probably won't ever use them again.  The organizer is nice and I really like how the brush handles feel when I'm using them.  They are a good weight and length.  Overall, I am happy with the purchase and how quickly it shipped and was received, but I would say that if you're like me and hate the fallout, these might not be the best choice.  I should also mention that these really didn't have much of that smell we associate with purchasing brush sets and what little odor there was gone after just a few hours of allowing them to air out.


for me it was an unqualified failure.

I am trying to treat the knuckle of my right ring finger. It is arthritic and I have treated it very successfully in the past at a clinic that, among other things, used a paraffin bath. The bath was by far the most effective part of my therapy. I didn't want to have something so large to store at home so thought these gloves would be perfect.

I am unable to relate to other reviewers who mention the gloves fit almost any hand comfortably. I'm not sure how hands are sized but I can tell you I wear a men's right hand golf glove, size medium and it is a tight fit. The next size up would be the Cadet which, based on the sizes offered at the golf store fits right in the middle of men's sizes. Golf shops allow you to try gloves on without requiring purchase so this may be a good method to see if your hand will fit this product.

The first Paraffin Hands glove I tried would not allow my right ring finger more than half way into the finger of the glove. My little finger would only go in to its space by about 25%. Not wanting to force the issue, I left the glove alone and waited the prescribed 10 minutes. No benefit. The second time I tried the same glove, the plastic at the side of the middle finger ripped through to the inside wax while I was trying to get the glove to fit better. Again no benefit after 10 minutes.

The second Paraffin Hands glove fit much better, with the ring finger going in to its space about 75% and the same for the little finger. The other fingers went in about 90% being about 10% away from the tip of the glove and the space between fingers also being about 10% away from the palm of my hand. Gently pushing the glove toward my palm to get the best fit caused another break in the plastic of the middle finger so it followed its predecessor into the garbage.

This product still sounds like a good idea but the manufacturer really needs to enlarge the size although I am somewhat skeptical there is enough wax in the glove to give one the benefit I am looking for.


Imagine the anticipation of eagerly awaiting the delivery of the back-ordered,  "fabulous" Ahutoru Nose Ear & Hair Trimmer. While the days pass, my hair continues to grow thicker and longer. Not just any hair but the hair of a virile, red blooded American man. In other words, real hair. Not the soft hair of a woman, more like the hair of a wild animal and lots of it. Finally delivery day comes and I eagerly open the package to reveal the "fabulous"  Ahutoru Nose Ear & Hair Trimmer in a box labeled SKYSUPER Ear & Nose Hair Trimmer. I immediately understood why Amazon markets it as the Ahutoru Nose Ear & Hair Trimmer. SKYSUPER must have been chosen after an extensive marketing survey in a non-english speaking country, perhaps the PRC?  The box features a photo of a young girly man who can't even grow a decent beard. No directions in the box. Perhaps that was a blessing. But enough about the box. Well, i inserted a new battery and was immediately underwhelmed by the puny little motor. Nonetheless, I went to the mirror and attempted to trim my moustache. Everything went great for three seconds before the motor came to a dead stop causing me to have to yank it off my face. Though it was painful, I was determined to trim my moustache. I cleared the jam with the included six bristle brush, powered up that anemic little motor and promptly jammed the motor again. After painfully yanking the "fabulous" useless, under-powered, don't waste your money on this piece of crap SKYSUPER, I promptly removed the battery and prepared to return the item for a refund. I don't know who wrote all of the five star reviews. Perhaps they are all prepubescents but anyone with real hair will end up in real pain. I can't even imagine shoving this thing up my nose, having it jam and having to go th the ER to have it removed. DON'T BUY IT!


I hadn't used any depilatory cream in place of shaving for years.

It was never my preferred method of hair removal so I just stuck with shaving

Something however changed, when a couple of months ago we had a MRSA scare in our home.  My little boy had to be hospitalized for a couple of days. It was pretty awful for him, as well as us.

I remember the doctor saying a lot carried that the one thing they kept reiterating over and over again was this:. Whatever you do, do not shave when you get home. And do not shave for probably a month or two after you know that this infection is gone from your home.

Well at the time I agreed obligingly.  However when I got home I'm thinking to myself,"not shave!?"how am I going to get through the next I don't know how many months without shaving this is a nightmare, this is terrible.

That's when I got to thinking relax, relax Maria for there are more than one ways to accomplish hair removal without damaging the skin, which could potentially create an environment in which an infection could enter a person's body.

So that's when I decided I would try the depilatory cream. Which I purchased on Amazon received in the mail and used. And while it isn't 100% effective in removing all hair, it certainly removes virtually all of it. And yes I will admit, that I used a razor only lighly to finish up the job.

I'm going to probably invest in a laser hair removal system and buy some more depilatory cream and lay off the razors, maybe forever.

The pros obviously in my case was that it help to prevent the spread of MRSA.  an additional pro is that I have noticed your hair doesn't grow back as tickly or as fast as it normally would with shaving.

The cons are, as you may remember from your youth when you last tried it is, the smell is not fantastic.

Another con is that like I said it doesn't remove 100% of the hair.

But this product was good and it is certainly a rival to any of the name brand ones that are on the shelf at any of your local stores for more money.


So let me start off by telling you how I use this trimmer. I have very short hair, and about once a month, I will set the trimmer on the longest length setting and just trim my entire head: beard, moustache, hair, and even eyebrows.

I had never heard of a vacuum on a trimmer before this, and I thought, well that sounds allright, although I had already solved the problem of the mess by simply trimming outside with a handheld mirror.

The vacuum is very easily clogged when trimming, perhaps because I wait too long between uses, but that is how I use it. I don't want to trim up every single week. That's one of the reasons I have a beard in the first place. Once the vacuum clogs, you must stop the trimmer, remove the length adjuster thingy, and clear all the hair from the sliding vacuum trap door thingy. This happens so often that there is rarely any hair in the receptacle because it all gets trapped in the vacuum orifice.

Another problem, which is exacerbated by the need to frequently remove it, is the fact the the length adjuster does not fit easily and firmly in place. I often put it back on and start trimming, thinking it is in place, and it slides down, not from pressure, but because it wasn't locked into the grooves to begin with, even though it felt like it was. So just about every time I use it, I end up with a patch of extra short hair somewhere on my head.

One other thing I might mention, is that this trimmer will not trim while it is plugged in. You had better make sure you have enough juice in the battery to do the job before you start, or you will arrive either late or half-trimmed. I discovered this fact on Valentine's Day. Luckily my girl thought I looked cute with multiple length hairs sticking up in all directions.

These problems, combined with the fact that I really miss the smaller extendable moustache blade from my old trimmer (which was also nice for trimming around the ears), will lead me to not buy this, or any other vacuum-equipped trimmer in the future. In fact, I may end up just sending this one over to Goodwill in the near future.

All these issues may not be a problem if you like to trim more regularly. But this model is not for me.


I wanted to like this eyeliner pen, I really did...but I just couldn't. If you can get it for super cheap or almost free, it might be worth your time, but only if you don't have watery eyes AT ALL.

I have several issues with this eyeliner:

1. It isn't labeled as waterproof so I wasn't expecting it to be such, but I was expecting "water resistant". I mean, eyes are WET, and this product is meant to draw an artistic line on the eye area. Nope, it melted right off the second my eye got the slightest amount of dampness in the corner. Wing disappeared almost completely within 5 minutes of application on one eye.

2. The color dries a bit more muted than the actual color appears to look upon first inspection. The plastic housing the felt eyeliner is a very vivid and bright blue, so I expected the product to be similar in color. As I drew it on my eyelid, it appeared very bright...but sadly dried down to a deeper and less bold shade of blue. I didn't want one shade lighter than "navy", I wanted a color that would truly stand out.

3. If you miss a spot and have to go over an area that already has eyeliner, expect to have to redo the entire eye. Touching up a small area removes all of the color from the surrounding areas where the brush even gently grazes. Get it right the first time or redo the entire eye, there is NO layering with this brush eyeliner. Most of my liquid eyeliners are a bit more forgiving in this area.

So bottom line...not what I hoped for. I expected more from a major brand like Too Faced. I guess there is a reason why it has been discontinued and is almost being given away with such a cheap price. The idea is nice...it looks like a writing pen. You can even put it in your shirt pocket like one, and it's adorable packaging. You may have more luck if you have very dry eyes, or if you want to use it as a bottom lash eyeliner...but don't expect to make fine-lined wings or artistic designs with it. I have ultra cheap Wet N Wild eyeliner with far more staying power.


For the record, I am a longtime Physicians Formula wearer, and their products can be hit or miss. I am not being paid to leave a review, or representing anyone but myself here. This is the first time I tried PF's countouring powder, and I've used it for about three seasons. I like it. I don't love it.

I have very pale skin with pink undertones that is uber-sensitive and I have to be very careful about sun exposure. Anything can make me break out in hives or eczema, at any time, even if I used it daily for years. Thankfully, PF products have never done that to me, in almost a decade.

As for this product, the shades are where I take some issue. They worked best for my tone in summer, but now, in winter -- I'm shopping for a different product.

* The dark shade is really mahogany-like, so I have to blend, blend, blend in daylight or risk looking like I smeared mud on my face. It's good for shading jawline and cheekbones with a light touch at temples if you need it. Beware, though. If you are very pale, you want a very light touch with this one.

*The medium shade is very subtle and helps blend and soften the dark. It also works well as a matte bronzer, around sides of the nose, and wherever you need just a little definition. This is the best shade of the bunch, honestly. At least for my skin tone.

* The light shade is, frankly, worthless to me. It gives my skin a pasty, chalky look and looks heavy. Yuck. I occasionally use it in tiny spots as a concealer, but as a contour powder, it just looks like I put on way too much setting powder or something. Instead, I use my lightest shade of matte eyeshadow (also a PF product) and a higher-end illuminator for highlighting. Those results are beautiful, frankly, even on my 38 year old skin.

All in all, PF's contour colors are suitable for pale skin, but may be better on other slightly darker or warmer skin tones, or on summer tanned skin.


I bought this for my husband for Christmas.  He wanted an electric shaver because he is out in the oil fields sometimes for days and he can't get in a decent long shower to razor shave.  He also can't stand the feel of stubble growing for days at a time.  So after doing much research on electric shavers I decided this one was the best even better than some of the $200 ones.  To my delight my husband really likes this shaver.  Of course it does not shave as close as a razor, but what does.?  He is very happy with this and I found that Amazon had the best price on this specific model number.  I can only comment on what he has said to me about this shaver and going from that he gives it 5 stars and would highly recommend it.  This shaver has very easy clean up and has a real close shave.  By the way,  my husband shaves his head bald and he uses this shaver for that also.  So, for you bald headed guys he would recommend this when you can't get in that razor shave.  The instructions say that if your skin is a bit irritated at first it takes time to get use to and to give it 21 days of only shaving with this shaver before you decide if you don't like it.  Well, this is true.  It irritated my husband's face at first because the shave was so close, but it only took a week and a half for him to fully get use to it.  He really likes this shaver.  The only reason he doesn't love it is because even though you can rinse this shaver under running water to clean it you cannot take it in the shower with you.  My husband originally wanted a wet/dry shaver, but the trade in was that the wet/dry shavers do not shave as close, so he opted for the closer shave instead of the wet shave.  I hope this review helps.


In the last year, I have tried over a dozen regular and medicated hand creams promising all sorts of relief for the very dry, very irritated, very itchy, scaly skin on my hands, wrists and lower arms. This started in winter last year and everything I used only created severe itching and/or pain.  These were all over the counter products (not prescription, which I want to avoid) but they were well-known brands with good products that were specifically for the itchy, scaly, irritated skin I have.

And then there was this product. Interestingly, I remember sampling this many years ago when I was in a Kiehl's store and passing on it due to the price. Given how much hand cream I went through, it just didn't seem like a good investment. I remember the very light feel on my hands, which felt really smooth and silky but not greasy. And I remember that it had this fresh, very very light scent (I loathe scented products and fragrance irritates my skin.)

I remembered this after opening the tube and smelling it. I'm happy to say that this product hasn't changed (I sampled it over 10 years ago if I remember correctly.)  It is still very lightweight as a moisturizer; not at all greasy but your hands feel soft and silky but not icky or oily.

There is a very very very light scent and it is citrus-y to my nose and pleasantly so--and, to repeat, I am highly allergic to fragrance and chemicals. When I say that I felt like my hands were "healed" I really mean it.

Applying it several times a day has really helped soften my skin, lessen the irritation and greatly helped the appearance (lines/wrinkles are less pronounced and skin elasticity seems better. Hard to describe but my hands don't look like scaly claws anymore!).

It has helped reduce the itching as well although I still need to use an antihistamine spray periodically, especially when the heat starts blasting in the apartment or I've handled too many paper products.

It isn't inexpensive, but it is effective and it is now my go-to hand lotion/moisturizer.

Well worth its cost in terms of how it leaves my hands feeling and looking.


This has got to be the best product I have ever purchased EVER for my allergies.

I am allergic to my dog and to dust.. So normally there's no problem unless I actually come in contact with dander or dust..

Any time I feel my eyes getting itchy or anything, I wash it with this, and it's perfect, no pain! I don't even feel that this liquid is in my eye except for the cool feeling.

This also is great for when an eyelash or something else gets in your eye. Takes 30 seconds and eliminates the problem!

Since this is in Japanese I will tell you how to use it, I found the instructions from this girl's YouTube, but this is how I use it anyway too:

1. Fill the rubber thing up to the line with the solution.
2. Making sure the sharp side of the thing is facing away from your face (so if you're using it to clean your left eye, make sure the sharp side is pointing to your left).. When I say sharp I mean it's like an arrow that points. One side is more rounded the other is pointy.
3. Position your head down so it's parallel to the floor and you're looking down. Bring the rubber thing up towards your eye and cup your eye with it, there will be a tiny bit of suction.
4. Move your eyes around. Look to the left, up, right, down. Rotate them around, move them around. Also while doing this gently squeeze the top and bottom of the rubber thing. You will feel a slight suction and I have a feeling this helps to pull out any debris stuck in the eye. Make sure you keep it tightly pressed against your eye so the solution doesn't leak out, though some might leak out anyway.
5. Make sure to put your head parallel to the floor again and look down before removing the thing, to avoid spilling water everywhere.

This thing is amazing. Don't worry so much about seeing what was in your eye in the solution. I don't see it in there but I know it's gone coz it's not in my eye anymore!


Considering the fact that I have somewhat hooded eyelids that are also oily, I was on the hunt for a new pencil liner that wouldn't fade, smudge, or crumble whatsoever because I've had that happen all too often (e.g. the Urban Decay 24hr pencil liner, Rimmel London Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer, and Essence Gel Waterproof pencil liner).

Since I love the quality and packaging of Korean beauty products, I did some research on Korean pencil liners and even though there are a lot on the market (the popular ones being the Clio Gelpresso and the Innisfree Gel Liner), but I didn't like that those usually had microglitter even if it is subtle. So, this dark brown color was perfect for me. I love how smooth, pigmented, and long lasting this liner is. Even though this is an automatic pencil (which I love), it comes with a sharpener at the bottom, which I find to be super convenient because the tip can be a little difficult to work with when it gets dull.

A small issue I have is that sometimes if you've used it over eyeshadow, the eyeshadow catches onto the tip, so the product doesn't perform as well. But as long as you wipe it off on the back of your hand, you're good to go. Another problem I have with this is that because it's a gel formula, it seems to break a bit more easily since it's a bit soft. I've had the tip break off as I was sharpening it and at one point, the product broke inside the tube. Despite that, I still use it on the daily because it works extremely well for me no matter how many hours I wear it.

Since I like to test out a variety of products, I don't repurchase items very often. However, I'll be repurchasing this one once I run out because I have yet to find a formula as good as this one! I highly recommend this product if you are looking for a high quality liner at an affordable price!


Just my .2 cents. I have a Braun model #8985 Series 5. After a year of satisfactory use, I thought I should replace the foil and cutters. I got the one recommended for my shaver, the 51S. I started to use it, and after just a few shaves, I noticed the shaves were not as smooth, and more irritation to my face, than I was getting with my original shaver I had for the past year. Now just after a few shaves, I noticed my cutter was starting to dull. I stuck with it a few more months, and then I started looking for a better cutting block for it. I came on Amazon and read some reviews, and there were many satisfied users of the 30B kit. . I even called Braun, and told them my situation, and asked if I could change over to the 30B, instead of staying with the 51S. NO WAY said the rep, use only the cartridge recommended by Braun, the 51S. Well, I decided otherwise, and went to "Target", and got the 30B replacement foil and cutter. Boy, what a difference. It fits right in, no problem with the foil or the cutter fitting, I even like the foil better than the 51S, seems to roll over my fact smoother. The shaves seem so much better. Now to be honest, I have not used the razor much yet, but I'll get back to you with my thoughts when I do. On my #8985 there is a light that comes on, and it says "change foil", which came on right then when I changed the foil over to the 30B, it lite up. There is a reset button right there, and if you push it with a pen or pencil point, the light goes out after blinking a few times. Maybe the 30B is the way to go, and the 30B is about $15 cheaper than the 51S. I don't know what Braun is doing, but it is not making me buy a new Braun. If I get upset with their shaver, I'm not going to buy a new Braun, I will switch brands. Hate to say this folks, but every manufacturer out there is trying to rip us off today! Regards, TC


Ionil shampoo is becoming more and more difficult to find. It works well enough (and the large bottle lasts at least a year), it is worth it to me to pay the high price for it.  Like other reviewers, I've used this product for decades, and found it works best for me.
  I found other over-the-counter products left a heavy residue on my hair;  Ionil rinses clean. You do get used to the smell -- it's not perfumy -- and the smell rinses out entirely.  I put it on as soon as I start my shower; by the time I'm through washing, it has sat long enough (I find 2 or 3 minutes works well enough, and don't need the 5 minutes the directions suggest).
  Galderma used to manufacture it, but the last time I bought a bottle, it was made by Healthpoint. Healthpoint told me they dropped the Ionil with conditioner.  Galderma used to make a separate Ionil  conditioner that was the best conditioner I have yet to find; sad they no longer make it either.
  Those of us with psoriasis know that finding a product that works, whether it's shampoo, soap, body lotion, or medicine, is frustrating, so when you find one you want it to always be available.
  If you like this product, LET THE MANUFACTURER KNOW ABOUT IT!! Email the manufacturer!  Have your friends who have psoriasis try it and, if they like it, encourage them to email the manufacturer! THAT IS THE ONLY WAY THIS PRODUCT WILL CONTINUE TO BE AVAILABLE!!!  And, if more people buy it, there's a chance the price will go down if the manufacturer sees it as a profitable product (Well, we can hope).
Healthpoint was sold to Coria Laboratories in January 2004 (corialabs.com).  At that time they still listed Ionil-T as one of their "Additional products".
  Dermadoctor.com lists Ionil-T as back ordered from the manufacturer until April 12, 2011.


I Was Selected By Tomoson To Sample And Review Stretch Mark Cream By Luxy Beauty In Exchange For My Honest And Unbais Review Of This Product!
My Thoughts Of This Stretch Mark Cream Was Very Nice. It Has A Thick Goopy Texture That Absorbs Fairly Quickly. I Have Only Been Using This For About A Week Or So, But I Can See A Slight Difference. My Stretch Marks Are Lighter And I Do Feel That If I Keep Using This Bottle Till  It's Empty That My Marks Will Be Barely Visible. The Cream Absorbs Into The Skin Quickly And Does Not Leave You Greasy Which I Love That It Has Alot Of Moisturizing Power Too. This Cream Is Reasonably Priced And It's Very Easy To Use.
Honestly I Have Not Heard Of This Company Before Getting The Chance To Review This Product Though Tomoson, But I Highly Recommend This Cream. Their Products Are Made In The USA.

The Ingredients In This Cream Is Deionized Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Shea butter ( Which I Love ), Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Organic Olive Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocoa Butter ( Another Butter My Skin Loves ) , Jojoba Oil, Mango Butter, Rose Hip Seed Oil, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Potassium Sorbate, Orange Oil, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide.

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OK - I have to say that since returning to the office and having to wear a mask for about 12 hours a day now - I have pretty much tried almost every mask ear protector out there.  The silicone or plastic things to go behind your head all suck so I moved on to headbands.  My first try in headbands were ginormous and looked like I was wearing a skull or surgical cap...  Other headbands were a bit snug and sometimes uncomfortable - sometimes the buttons were too high and sqooshed the mask onto my nose.  I am now an expert in all these products. : )

With that being said - THESE HEADBANDS ARE, hands down, THE BEST OUT THERE!!!!  I recommend you grab some and use them in good health!  The colors may be a bit bold - that is totally true.  But the fit and comfort is totally top notch.  Even with wearing my hair in a pony, bun, or twist these headbands stay securely on.  Yet you do not feel them at all - it is literally like WEARING NOTHING AT ALL.  No pressure on your head at all - sometimes when I close my office door and take my mask off, I actually have to reach onto the top of my head because I feel nothing and want to make sure my headband hasn't slipped off - and it never does!  The buttons are also in the perfect position where you can even put the lower part of the ear loop on your ear if you wanted.  The buttons are not too high like some other headbands.

THESE ARE PERFECT!!!!  If I could scream it from the top of a building I totally would.  I am in love with these headbands and they are far superior to any others that I have tried - seriously and truly.  TOTALLY RECOMMEND!!!  If you found my review helpful, why not click the "Helpful" button.  Thanks! : )


I have always been a die-hard natural nail person, and I can't stand going to nail salons.  That being said, my nails like to break at inopportune times, like when I have to swatch a collection for someone.  So, I wanted to find a quick way of getting a smooth and durable nail if I desperately need one.  You can use these with acrylic, polygel, traditional hard gel ("builder" or regular), or soak-off hard gel.  I went with traditional hard gel, as I wouldn't have to worry about acrylic setting up before I had everything where I wanted it -- hard gel doesn't cure until you use a UV or LED light.  I had a bit of a learning curve, figuring out how to hold the form in place and get my nail fully exposed to the light, but ultimately I got pretty nice results.  A little more practice, and I think I'll have it down.  There are quite a few slightly different methods for applying and curing gel when using these -- some paint and flash cure a thin layer on their nail first.  Some paint and flash cure a thin layer on the form, before applying the main gel layer.  If, like me, you're not a nail tech, search "dual nail form tutorial" and your substance of choice and you'll find videos.  Leave yourself some time to get the hang of these, and soon you'll have pretty easy, well-shaped nails.  Next time, I may try acrylic -- this time I tested these on my thumb, which might be one of the most awkward nails to cure while holding the form in place.  My only minor issue is that the largest form in the set was size 1 (smaller number = larger nail for those who, like me, don't do this much), and I really needed a size 0 I think -- hence the fairly significant taper in my photos.


When my old beard trimmer conked out after a half dozen years, I wanted a nice new one. Not the clunker my wife had purchased for me six years ago that pulled hairs, kept my sink a mess, and looked cheap. So I typed in Google, "What is the best beard trimmer?" On two of three sites I checked, the Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer was tops.

What sold me, was the video of one reviewer actually using the trimmer and explaining all of its functions and how to use it. As an aside, the Amazon reviews were helpful as well - so when I was shaving and turned the trimmer on its side, I was not surprised when hairs fell out of the vaccum trap.

That being said, the beard trimmer worked just as I had hoped. I look forward to taking time out once a week to trim my beard. The guard feels good against my skin and the hairs are all evenly cut. I haven't had a pulled hair yet. The shaper works well, giving nice clean lines. And the vaccum works great with the beard trimmer and guard - 99% of hair winds up in the vaccum chamber. The pieces are easy to clean and adjust.

Negatives and these are minor andonly have to do with the vaccum. Mind you, if there was no vaccum my sink would be filled with black hairs, so having any type of vaccum is great. The negatives are: 1. if you turn your hand too far over, the hairs will start to spill out - that's happened twice in the eight times I've used it so far. And it was only a little. 2. The vaccuum is realitively useless with the shaper as other reviewers have mentioned.

One other thing, where the beard meets my hairline just above the ear, I've found the guard obstructs the view a bit so it's hard to see where to stop. It's probably just a thing of practice and the length of my beard, but I figured I'd let everyone know where I find myself taking a little bit of time when shaving.

Definately a good buy. I look forward to beard trimming day.


So far, I absolutely LOVE this soap! I ordered the sampler pack. I started with the Pine Tar, because I thought it would be my least favorite, as I'm not a huge fan of "pine" scented products. However, I was surprised! The smell is very strong at first, and remains pretty strong when it sits in the shower. However, it is much more subtle on your skin. it leaves my skin pretty soft (which was a shock,) and I felt cleaner than I had with Irish Spring, which I'd been using for years. It surprised me again when it removed the remaining grease from my skin left behind by the Gojo I use after working on my projects.
That's not to say it works miracles, because it doesn't. It does exactly as the manufacturer describes!
This isn't Lava Soap, Fast Orange, or some other heavy duty hand cleaner. It's an all natural, GREAT smelling bar of soap. If you need something stronger, better buy IT first.
I've seen some reviewers complain about how long it lasts, claiming only 3 days. The photo I posted is after 30 days of use. Yes, 1 month. Now, I'm not a huge guy. 5'6", 150 lbs, average build. Most days I shower twice a day, once before work and once after I work out or get filthy working on a project. I keep the soap in a draining soap dish so it isn't soaking in a bowl of water. I also use it as shaving cream, as I shave my head and face while in the shower.  So I don't know what happened to reduce the bar to a lump of goo in only 3 days.
If you keep it in a soap dish that fills with water and doesn't drain, your soap won't last as long. If you are 6'9", 350 lbs, your soap won't last as long. if you are eating it, it won't last as long. if you are allergic to something in the soap, it's not the soap's fault.
I am about to try the next flavor in the pack, so I'll update my review then.
Meanwhile, I love this stuff and fully recommend it! Worth the price (which admittedly could be a little less.)


I wasn’t sure what to expect with Spa Grade Jade Roller for Face with Gua Sha | Jade Face Roller Massager | Jade Facial Roller | Face Roller Massager | Jade Rollers | Wrinkle Roller. It is much smaller than I expected, though it needs to be for the face. It’s easy to use, and feels really good. It seems to be of good quality. I don’t believe a stone holds any kind of power, but I do believe that massaging increases circulation, which helps to improve our overall look.

About the product
• Jade Facial Massager: Jade face roller comes with Jade Gua Sha tool. Gua Sha facial tool is used for gentle face massage of the skin (without breaking the skin) to get the flow of oxygen and nutrients that has been impeded by tension.
• Himalayan Jade Stone: Real Jade roller for face is made with authentic Jade, an ornamental mineral from northeastern parts of Himalaya's, each jade roller massager is carefully crafted by skilled craftsmen without giving any heat treatment or dyeing.
• Anti-aging Facial Roller: Jade face massage roller diminishes wrinkles and fine lines. Jade facial roller contains minerals which not only improves skin elasticity but also helps in lymphatic Drainage which makes your face slimmer and soft, the beneficial minerals in the face roller massager helps to get defined jawline.
• Eye Roller for Puffy Eyes and Dark Circles: Using the small ice roller or eye roller work under the eye area and lids to prevent eye puffiness, dark circles, improve circulation and even minimize the look of fine lines.
• Happiness Promise: Jane & Co. Jade Roller and Gua Sha set participates in Transparency program. All you need to do is scan barcode via app and you are ready to go. If you are not happy with the jade roller please contact us. We resolve issues same day.

Important information
Indications
Helps reduce surface inflammation and facial puffiness

Directions
Chill in Freezer Wash your Face Apply essential oil or serum on your face Run the flat side of the board under one cheekbone, from the corner of your mouth toward your ear. Repeat on the other side. Practice this daily for refreshed and revitalized skin.


Okay, here's the deal -  when you pull this baby out from it's box, you will audibly gasp!  You will need a minute to just admire this pink swirly jewel like gold round case.  Open it up, & you may just swoon! 💖It will be love at first sight! 💓 You will be enamored!  And oh yeah.... the shadow colors are glistening jewel toned perfection.  A sweep of your finger will give you this shimmery multi-dimensional color, that sort of floats on your skin, like a watery mirage.  It's spectacular!  You may never stop adoring this treasure like aquisition, with it's mirror inside the lid, & each color inlayed in a cirle around a large iridescent white shadow/highlighter.  This pallette reminds me of summers by the glistening water, or a getaway on a tropical island.

You want this pallette! It's one of a kind!  You can play all day with the different uses of this pallete.  Each color can be layed down over a matte look (from other pallettes you own) to make it shimmery perfection.  Use a little, or alot, depending upon the look you're going for. For example, do a matte green shadow on your lid, & then put a wash of the green shimmer from this pallete, over top to pop the color.  It is not one of those cheap, call girl looking shimmers.  It reminds me of Chanel or Dior's eyeshadow quads.  They are multi-dimensional, sheer-like shadows, that can create all kinds of looks.

All I can say, is make sure, when you receive it in the mail, that you have a good 6 hours to play with all the different looks you can achieve!  This pallette is an artists dream.  It is a luxurious addition to your collections, not a basic staple.

So go......have lots of fun, my dears!🤗

*FYI - this pallete is a 100% authentic Tarte product, offered for a fair price.


This is a pretty amazing nail tool to add to your kit! I previously had owned a glass nail file but it was drugstore quality and quickly got dull so I've been in the market for a replacement. Regular emory boards are okay but also wear down quickly and need to be replaced often. While this nail file likely won't replace trimming or filing down your nails a significant amount, it is incredible at shaping them and smoothing out the rough edges. The most amazing thing to me about it, however, is that you use the same side to shape your nail as you do to buff/shine the surface, and it really WORKS! To make it clear, it is NOT double sided. You use the same side (glass, not pink side) for both filing and buffing! It makes your nails so incredibly smooth and shiny. I am a busy mom and don't often have time for a full on manicure with polish, but I can use this file and make my nails look healthy, clean, and shiny with minimal effort. The file is ergonomically comfortable and has a cute carrying case, and care is easy -- you just rinse with water after use and let dry before storing. I will note that the box does not have instructions in English but I was able to visit the Amazon product page to get instructions on how to use this file.

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When this first arrived, I was going to open the amazon packaging and I could smell a strong, medicine like scent. So, I immediately thought that it must have broken in transit. Once I opened the amazon shipping package, there was a box inside. There wasn’t anything all over the box, so I opened it, and inside was a glass bottle completely intact. I couldn’t understand why the scent was so strong if the bottle was intact. Then, I thought if I can smell it that strong now, I wonder how it’ll be using it. The scent of the packaging had such a strong medicine kind of pepper smell, it was really overpowering.

Inside the box, there’s a product info card. It has the product on one side with what benefits it’s supposed to have. The other side has specific instructions on how and when to use, and a full list of ingredients. I really liked that!

The product comes in a glass bottle with a dropper. The bottle seems nice and durable. The product itself is a orange-yellowish color. I applied a little to the top of my hand and it felt oily. Someone in another review said it felt oily but they expected that since it was an oil. I’m not sure if they were talking about this product or another one. This is called a serum, so I don’t really expect it to be oily. I’m not sure if it’s some kind of serum, oil combo? I have dry skin so the oiliness wasn’t too bad for me. But, I could still feel it, so if I had oily skin I probably wouldn’t even want to use it.

Anyways, the most use I could get out of it was the little I put on the top of my hand. The scent was so strong, it made me a little sick to my stomach. I’m not usually sensitive to smells, so it must have just been this specific scent - it had a medicinal, pepper type smell. I don’t really know how to describe it, but it wasn’t for me. So, unfortunately I can’t really say whether or not this is a good product. All I can say is that it comes in a nice glass bottle with a dropper, has a really strong scent, and it feels oily. If you’re sensitive to smells, I would say this isn’t for you.


I often wonder if the reviews I read are actually real sometimes bc I see so many that are both rated best to worst for the exact same product. I've been on the hunt for a decent shower cap. Never did I think it would be so hard to find the right one to do only one simple thing - cover head and keep hair dry while in shower. I have long hair so need mine to fit and accommodate my hair length. I don't need it to do anything more amazing than that. I bought some in local stores only to return bc as strange as it sounds, they didn't do that one simple task.  They actually were either too big (in an awkward way) or too small (pulled hair and fit like a cap made for swimming) It was weird that I was finding it so hard to find a normal shower cap that works. One I bought for $14 had this strange design where it was way too narrow and tight but also too long. Strangest thing!  And I also found to some degree you do get what you pay for. So ok, this one is a smidge pricey I guess as some complained but there are some, I see that are over $30 so $12 seems much better. It fits fine and even allows for tightening for those with a smaller head. It accommodates my long hair and bow is just added for some degree of cuteness bc let's face it hard to feel the least bit attractive when wearing a shower cap. And contrary to another review I read the bow stays in place just fine - I can't fathom how hers didn't and sagged bc material is stiff. Only thing I will say it isn't as ample as picture leads you to believe. I understand we all have different sized heads, but it's shown to be extra poofy on pretty young model. Id share a picture of me wearing it but well that may scare people off and I do wish to leave a favorable review bc this cap actually does what it is meant to do - fit head and keep hair dry. End of story. Happy Bathing Ladies :)


Of all natural, aluminum-free deodorants and antiperspirants I have tried, this is BY FAR the best. Why? Because it truly works. In the heat, during a workout, while hiking, while I'm working outdoors, etc. This was so important to me, and so many other products didn't cut it. I had to reapply multiple times in the day (who wants to do that?) and was constantly worried that I smelled bad when I was around my friends or at work around customers. I was nervous about doing anything outside in the summer or going to the gym because I knew I'd sweat right through those products.

Admittedly, most of the natural products you find on the market are deodorants only, and do nothing to prevent sweat. So you cannot go into it expecting anything more than a little perfume for your underarms. Most people expect those products to work like the mainstream brands that are full of those harmful chemicals. Primal Pit Paste is the best product I have found that works just like the traditional products I used (Secret, Dove, Suave) but has NONE of the downsides of chemicals on your body. I even used to use Secret Clinical Strength, and this is better, no kidding.

Yes, I'll admit these are a little expensive when compared to mainstream brands. But, when I compared how long they last they were not any more expensive then how often I'd buy the old brands. Actually, these recommend only a couple swipes and you're covered and its correct. Don't over apply, because you don't need to for it to work. So yeah, one of these lasts for weeks and weeks. I only have to apply once at the beginning of my day and I know I'm all set. Also, though these are a "paste" and look white, they do not show once they are on. I used to like the gel products because they were clear and didn't rub on clothing or appear white when my arms were up. Once again, I was so happy and surprised to find that soon after application, this product was completely invisible. I have recommended this to all my friends, who know that I care about everything I put on my body as well as my diet. All my skincare, haircare, toothcare, etc products are all natural and much healthier without all those chemicals. You'll be surprised how incredibly well this works!! :)


What was ordered was the Lash STASH set that was advertised and contains (pasted from YOUR product description) the following:  This set contains: - 0.17 oz/ 5 mL Bobbi Brown Eye Opening Mascara in black - 0.17 oz/ 5 mL IT Cosmetics Superhero Elastic Stretch Volumizing Mascara in Super Black - 0.06 oz/ 2 mL Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara Big Volume All Day Wear in 01 Big Is The New Black - 0.13 oz/ 3.9 mL Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof in black - 0.08 oz/ 2.5 mL Urban Decay Troublemaker Mascara in black.

What was received was the Lash BASH set that contains totally different samples and NONE of the ones I was interested in getting: This set contains: Benefit Cosmetics Roller Lash Curling Mascara Black 3g. Buxom Lash Mascara Blackest Black 6ml. Clinique High Impact Mascara Black 3.5ml. Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4 in 1 Mascara Black 4ml. Urban Decay Troublemaker Mascara Black 2.5g.

Furthermore, the box was opened - presumably to remove the free voucher that came with it originally, but with a different set arriving, and then the box being opened, the deceitful air surrounding this purchase makes me question if the mascara's have been tampered with.  I AM NOT HAPPY!!  I WANTED the Lash STASH set specifically for the Bobbi Brown Eye Opening Mascara, the Lancôme Monsieur Big Mascara, and the Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof.  I received nothing that I wanted and NOT WHAT WAS ADVERTISED.

I am not much for basing my purchases on reviews, but this one time, I wish I had read them since I see literally half of the reviewers received a different set than what was advertised :-(

My Sweet Hubby knew I had been wanting the Lash Stash set and tried to surprise me with it.  So now 2 people are disappointed.

Returning.


I am DONE with shaving my legs, underarms, and bikini area -- the inevitable cuts, stubble, and irritated skin are too much to deal with.  I had let my leg hair grow over the winter because shaving dry skin makes the problems even worse.  I had planned to go in for a wax, but it's way too expensive.  Depilatories such as Nair do not work for me.  I remembered the old TV commercial for Nads and decided to give it a try even after reading many mixed reviews online.

I was astounded at how well Nads worked on all three areas.  I felt no pain using it on my legs or underarms -- it just felt like removing a Band-Aid.  The bikini area was a different story.  It hurt like hell.  The skin on my upper inner thighs is "jiggly," so it was impossible to hold it completely taut while pulling the Nads strips.  I also experienced some bruising there, but it went away in a few days.  Nevertheless, Nads removed the hair in all three areas like a dream, and there's no sign of it coming back 2 weeks later.

The basic Nads kit is a little pricey but significantly cheaper than professional waxing, and you don't need to apply much.  Plus, you can reuse the strips once the gel is on them -- just fold the strip in half with the gel inside and then pull apart to reactivate the adhesive properties.  I found I could reuse the same strip with gel 3 or 4 times.  I also found that heating the gel in the microwave for 15 seconds greatly improved its spreadability.  I should be able to get 5 applications out of this one jar.  That's only $4.00 a pop.

Cleanup is a breeze as the gel is water-soluble.  Just use a wet washcloth to remove residual gel from your skin and rinse the strips with warm water.  Once the strips are dry, they are ready to be used again.  This is the most impressive product I've come across in a long time.


For the past 10 years I have tried one over-the-counter progesterone cream after another, including ALL of the brands recommended in Dr. Lee's book.  Unfortunately, none of them worked very well for me.  After 10 years of going from one brand to the next, I finally gave up, got my hormones tested, and had my doctor prescribe a compounded bioidentical formula for me.

The problem with over-the-counter progesterone is that you really don't have any precise way of knowing how much progesterone you're really getting, regardless of what the label says.

I thought I was taking 40 mg. of Natra-Gest a day.  And yet, when my progesterone levels were actually checked, the pharmacist said the amount of progesterone floating around in me was almost non-existent.  Go figure.  This makes me wonder if there really is as much progesterone in over the counter creams as specified on the label.

Now I'm taking 40 mgs. of compounded bioidentical progesterone cream.  At least I know how much progesterone I am really taking in.

ZRT Laboratories has simple saliva testing which you can order online.  You spit into a tube, send the saliva back to them, and within 2 weeks, they send back your results with suggestions.  They even give you an easy-to-understand summary about what they found.  You can then take those results to your doctor and arrange to get a compounded progesterone made specifically for you.

Because of the many problems I experienced with over-the-counter progesterone creams over the past 10 years, I'll never buy them again.  They just don't work for me.

I guess each woman's body is different.  My doctor did tell me, however, that compounded progesterone cream and over-the-counter progesterone cream cannot even be compared.  According to her, they are like "night and day."  Those were her exact words.

If you find that you are not receiving satisfactory benefits from any over-the-counter progesterone cream, it may be time to think about trying a compounded progesterone, made specifically for you.  These one-size-fits-all over-the-counter progesterone creams are not able to help all women, especially women who are in their late forties and are in the perimenopause stage of life.


I was incredibly excited to get this trimmer. I previously had a Norelco Trimmer that I absolutely loved and thought worked wonderful. After a few years of use the battery didn't hold much charge and I finally lost the charger after traveling!

I looked at the trimmers available and the Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer sounded great. I was a little worried about purchasing it however because I read some users were having problems with the trimming guard moving position. I thought I'd give it a try and if it didn't work, I'd send it back... and ultimately I was hoping the people having troubles were just incompetent.

I charged the trimmer for a day. Played around with the trimming guard by pushing on it and moving it up and down and it seemed to be extremely solid and sturdy. It seemed like it locked in position just fine.

After starting to trim on a safe level 6 (my goatie had gotten long, waiting for a new trimmer) I was having success. While gliding the trimmer up the side of my goatie, WHOOPS, it slipped to Level 4. Oh well, I said, I guess I'm going to have a level 4 goatie. Well to sum it up, about halfway into it I was surprised with a slip to level 2.

The vacuum is wonderful, it works perfectly. But honestly, do you really give a crap if you have to shave at a level 2 every stinking time? Why didn't I send it back? The package was impossible to open, I had to cut and rip it in shreds. It's hard to go without a trimmer but PLEASE read this review and know that you WILL have problems with it slipping trim guards, I guarantee it.

The design of the trim guard dial is part of the problem. I'm not going to sit here and tell Philips how to design a trimmer though, they've done it correctly in the past.

BOTTOM LINE: Great idea, new innovations work great, but as a trimmer this is a piece of junk because you can't shave at any level higher than a number 2 without risk of ending up 2 levels lower or MORE.


I've used the Arcitec 1050 for about 3 months and like it with a few caveats.  The shave is a good, close shave. Most days I shave as soon as I stumble out of bed at 4:30AM, without so much as washing my face.  The shave is good, stubble starts to show by late afternoon.  The days I shower first, 12 hours later it is like I just shaved. I am getting 25 shaves per recharge, better than advertised.

As stated by Norelco, it took several weeks for the razor to be really comfortable.  May not have helped that those first few weeks were very cold and dry.  I have used a Norelco for 15 years, didn't expect to need the 3 week break in, but I did.

I am not thrilled that the razor has to be washed daily, but it is easy to do.  However, it means the razor sits open drying most of the time which is no real problem, but annoys me.  On the plus side, after 2 months I poured a little isopropanol in the cup I got with Norelco cleaner fluid 15 years ago, stuck the razor head in it and ran the 1050 for 30 seconds.  Much easier than having the take all the heads out and swish them one at a time as with my old 7825.  The shave improved too, so periodic thorough cleaning is (as with all Norelcos) a must.

The trimmer is fair.  It's fine for sideburns, terrible for my mustache.  I bought a mustache trimmer, which works much much better than any razor's trimmer.  So maybe that the poor 1050 performance was a good thing.

My one big concern.  The first 1050 I bought died after 18 shaves.  Just would not turn on.  Would not charge.  I returned it to the store and exchanged it, and the second 1050 has had no problems.  But there are more electronics in the Arcitec than in my car.  I suspect that caused the failure.  So I am concerned about the robustness of the design.  Although electronics tend to die early, or last a long time.

Oh, and the shape is the easiest I've ever handled.


I have photosensitivity, so I use a lot of sunscreen. Because of that I have looked into safe brands. Badger is my favorite. However, I had been using their regular sunscreens on my body as well as my face, and realized maybe I should try this one that is specifically for the face. I'm glad I did.

Zinc oxide is a safe sun screen ingredient. The downside is that it can leave a white-ish residue on your skin. I found with Badger's (and all brands using zinc oxide) this was true. I am very pale so it's not a huge issue to me. And I solved it best by exfoliating my face a few times a week (the white tint seems to grab more onto dry patches) and also after putting on the sun screen, I use that mineral powder makeup and I just tap on a little of that to get my regular looking skin color back. But with the regular badger sun screens, like most with zinc oxide, you really have to rub it into your skin. It sort of starts to "melt" a bit and smooth out, and on my body it's no big deal. But on my face, with sensitive skin, I like to rub it as little as possible.

And that is where this facial sun screen lotion comes in perfect. It is easier to smooth onto your face. It is creamier and lighter in texture. There is a slight white-ish hue, especuially if you overdue it, but it seems less than when using the other bigger tubes of Badger sunscreen. And it feels nice on my skin and leaves if feeling soft afterwards.

This is my first bottle of this lotion and I find the rose scent to be faint. I smell it just slightly, sort of mixed with a slight clean, herbal sort of scent. And it fades away soon enough. I saw other reviews state the rose smell was too heavy or smelt like a grandmother, so I am not sure who's bottle is the norm, or who got a bottle that is unusual. I hope I didn't get an old bottle. But it seems to be working as far as sun protection. i would love if it smelled a bit more like rose because I love roses and their scent. It is real rose. Badger does not use fake fragrance.

This is now what I will be using on my face year long. (Unless they come out with a facial lotion with SPF 30, which would be great.)


This product is absolutely fantastic. I have the kind of fair skin that is so pale that I have LITERALLY never found a foundation (drugstore or high end) that has a color light enough for me. I have the kind of fair skin that allows me to artificially color my hair a level 8 copper reddish blonde and people think it's my natural hair color.  The kind of skin that is so white that I joke about being transparent. Ok. You get the point.

So anyway, I researched forever to try to figure out how to lighten up my foundation and found this product. I am currently using Urban Decay's Naked Skin foundation (another silicone-based product) in 0.5 (their lightest shade). The Zero Minus blends in perfectly and I apply the concoction on prepped (moisturizer and MOM on my T-zone) and primed (Monistat Anti-Chafe Gel) skin with my Beauty Blender and set it with Nars's light reflecting loose setting powder all over and Tarte's Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay finishing powder on my T-zone (I have extreme combination skin). I set it with MUFE's Mist and Fix setting spray. It lasts ALL DAY and BONUS: it doesn't look like a mask because it's actually the right color!!!

I was having some issues in the beginning with it separating on my skin after about an hour (mostly on my T-zone), but it hasn't been doing this since I changed setting powders (originally, I was using Too Faced's Prepped and Primed, which is a fine product that I love, but on my skin it doesn't seem compatible with my foundation when I add Zero Minus). Like other silicone-based products, this gives a semi-matte finish that is very natural looking.

So what are you waiting for!? If you're so white that you make a polar bear jealous, buy this product! It is high quality, long-lasting, and blends beautifully with other silicone-based foundations. It gives a natural-looking finish and helps eliminate the dreaded line of demarcation that we fair people face with foundation. I will never be without this product again!!