Can't go wrong with Cica cream, and at this price it is a bargain.

Cica cream is soothing and hydrating and is especially great if you have easily irritated or sensitive skin. It can really be used by anyone with any type of skin, or skin conditions. It is just a good all around cream. It typically contains centella asiatica, the star of the soothing ingredients. Not sure how much is in this, but it states 50% of the product

It is even nice to use this when you just want to give your skin a break from other products, or if your skin has been stressed (environmentally), or if your skin is reacting to something and you need a soothing cream to get through until your skin settles down.

I usually use it on my face (in winter) or hands all year, but especially lately. While I always wash my hands often, the past few months I have been using commercial anti bacterial soaps which are much more drying than some-- using CICA cream helps keep my hands looking and feeling healthy). SO yeh, I am mostly loving it as a post hand washing cream.

Before this one from Village11Factory, there were two other cica products I have used in my life, both a bit pricier. So I think this is good one to try if you are seeking to try it out, and want a simple but effective skin soothing product but don't want to break the bank.  The difference is usually what else is in it and sometimes a little difference in texture.. This one is the lightest of all that I have tried, leans more gel like. It is nice and light- one I think is nice for summer. I think I prefer my slightly heavier, creamier one (But 3x pricier for same amount) for winter use-- when I need the extra support in cold, skin chapping weather.  OH yeh, this is good stuff for lips too. It isn't a huge tube, so it could be carried in a coat pocket or purse, no problem.


My hair which has always been one of my best features so imagine how it feels to know that it is thinning on top.  Normally when I have a problem, I go to Google and seek a home remedy as it has helped me in the past with other issues.  I read quite a few websites and most recommend rubbing the scalp with such ingredients as jojoba, castor oil, almond oil, olive oil, etc...  I happened to have bought a bottle of this at Sally's but did not really use it.  I tend to buy lots of beauty products and then forget about them.  LOL.  Imagine my surprised when I saw the bottle and decided to just lather it on my hair and scalp and leave it overnight.  What surprised me was that when I had a chance to look at the ingredients, it had most of the oils that the home remedy websites recommended.  Yes, all in one bottle.  Although this is an oil, it is not as heavy as other and it has a pleasant smell.  The next morning, all it took was one shampoo in order to remove the oil.  Once I dried and styled my hair I noticed that my hair did look better.  I had colored my hair a couple of weeks ago and this product just made the color look more vibrant (don't ask me how).  My hair looked softer and did not feel greasy.  Also, although I don't claim it makes thinning hair grow, I will say that it makes my hair look fuller on top.  Ever since then, every night I will put a small dollop of it on the top of my scalp and massage it well.  I can't say it will make your hair grow but I will say that it does make my hair look better than it did before using it.  It is so cheap that I will be buying more of it because it can be used on hair, body, face, cuticles, feet.  What more can you ask for in a product.


First, I will say these oils seem fine. They work well together or apart, mixed into other skincare products or alone. I use these types of oils to make my own facial oil mix or to add to my moisturizer.
The thing I absolutely hate that companies do to try to sell their products is to say things that aren't true. The USDA does not certify oils - food, cosmetic, or otherwise. The fact that the bottle says this product is USDA certified on one side, and the other side says not intended for ingestion should speak volumes. The USDA certifies and regulates the welfare and production of food products; meaning products that you ingest. So, why on earth would they certify a product you cannot ingest? The bottle also makes outright claims of known cures from using these oils. There is no disclaimer on either bottle that states that these claims have not been approved or proven by the FDA, or whatever the disclaimer is that is mandatory. There are ingredients listed, one ingredient for each product, the oil, and that's it. Nothing tells how these oils were extracted. Therefore, we do not know if they are refined or unrefined. They probably don't know either. So you see, therein lies the lies and deception.
These oils would be much better if they weren't tied to lies. Because you know what they say about lies... if you tell one you have to tell more to keep up with the first one. Is what they say in the bottle really what's in the bottle? Are they pure oils or mixed with a lesser oil? Oils are greasy. If they are unrefined, why aren't they greasy? When you refine oils, you take away a lot of their natural properties and their nutritive value, is that why they aren't greasy? Because of the lies and lack of important information, I really don't know for sure what these oils are.
Because of the deceptive practices and claims made, I would not recommend these or any of their other oils.


I wanted to try a synthetic fiber brush since it is impossible to dry your natural bristle brush sufficiently before packing it up on the day of travel. I was looking for a brush that I can use, shake out and pack within minutes. For use at home, I've had over the years a couple of natural badger brushes of varying quality, ranging from lower grade black only brushes to very fine silvertip.  So, trust me, I know how they feel.
This brush is for me virtually unusable.
When i try to lather up, i spray water and soap all over the bathroom. Try as i may, i couldn't prevent the spray. When these synthetic bristles are deflected even only a little, they spring back with a snap. It appears that the spring back force increases linearly with the amount of deflection. And all the fibers move almost in unison.

This is very different in natural bristles where more force bends the hair further, but it isn't like a linear increase in force. During the lather, the bristles conform to your face and the circular action seems to gently bent the hairs in one or the other direction. The brush also spreads a bit, as fibers are pushed and bent a little. Once you lift the natural hair brush off your face, the bristles don't string back all at once. Some fibers may return to their approximate straight form, but the water and soap mixture will clump some of them together.

I want to be clear that I don’t object to a different brush feel. As long as it does the job of lathering up and isn’t so coarse to feel like sandpaper, I’m fine. This synthetic fiber, on the other hand, are best compared to very playable, soft steel springs. Even when I tried to lather up very slowly and gingerly, each fiber literally snapped back to its original position. When you lift the brush off your face, all the bristles are back in place as if you just upacked the brush.

In summary, this brush is far from coming close to the feel of badger bristles. I cant use it without spraying soap all over and I wish I could return it, but it appears I’m stuck with this thing.


I wanted to try the cleanse collection but was sent the invigorate collection instead. There are four sponges included in this collection, two of which I was able to use due to the type of skin I have.
The white circular sponge is the natural Konjac sponge. It's supposed to be a deep cleanser and exfoliator suitable for all skin types. It did a decent job and wasn't too abrasive.
The heart shaped green sponge is the Aloe Konjac sponge and is supposed to moisturize dry skin. I could feel something in it, but it was mild.
The pink heart shaped sponge is supposed to prevent sunburn as well as help sunburned skin. I wasn't willing to test this by leaving out my sunscreen application so I can't say how well it works.
The black circular sponge is good for oily skin which I don't have. Again I wasn't willing to test this one on my super dry skin.

All four sponges have to be soaked in warm water for 2-3 minutes. They start off very hard but do soften up after squeezing them in the water after they soak. They don't foam and all have the same woodsy smell due to the natural fibers. They are all relatively small and fit completely in the palm of your hand. They are the perfect size for facial cleansing but not large enough for bathing IMO.

My favorite is the pure natural sponge. I tried it on its own for a week and found I had just a few breakouts. So it does cleanse on its own. However, for a deep enough clean I did need to use my regular facial cleanser along with the sponge.

Each sponge has a loop which makes hanging them to try very convenient. It's been about a month and the two sponges I use are showing some shrinkage and are getting more difficult to soften. I'll try to update when they become unusable to give an idea as to how much usage you can get out of them before replacing them.

This item was sponsored to me by Bundle Monster in exchange for my honest review.


[[VIDEOID:efc3bb9cafc0ec2379a6fa4180f9bb90]] I will say that this hair is beautiful..... until week 2.5.  I sealed the wefts prior to installation and the hair still shed like bad and was floating everywhere. When men say they dont like women who wear weave due to the shedding,  this is the hair they are talking about. This is not the hair that can be used more than once--- tangles soooooo much.  I planned to keep this hair at least 6 months, with 2-3 installs and I just couldn't deal past week 3. At week 2 I was curling the hair with a chi flat iron and the hair seared off... like this is some odd  fake human hair plastic blend. The ends are beyond dry, even with protein treatment and protein products. I put a dark brown rinse to camouflage the dry blonde ends, and it looked good for a sec. I ended up putting my hair in a clip at week 3, and ended up having it removed at week 3.5 bc I work in the public eye; I cant afford to look busted. Combing and detangling my hair once an hour and leaving trails of hair in the workplace is not cool.I have been a weave wearer for 15+ years and this is the kind of hair you add to your good hair weave, when you want a track or 2 of some color. DO NOT INSTALL ALL THIS HAIR ON YOUR WHOLE HEAD. I thought about trying to replace it but I have already waisted money for the install and removal fees; because I planned to keep this installed at least 6-7 weeks and had to have it removed at 3.5 weeks. I wanted to reuse this hair and am totally disappointed.  If you have $150 for tracks only good for 3 weeks, then this is the hair for you. I uploaded a pic and video of the hair around week 2 when it looked good despite the tangling, a couple of pics when I just gave up at week 3, and some of the multiple detangle combthrus. I tried yall I tried.


This little towel turban is really quite amazing in what it can do. I've got hair down to my thighs and didn't think it would all fit in the thing, but it does. I have to fold it and tuck it in, but the Turbie Twist manages to hold all of it without effort once it's in there.

I'm blown away by the difference this has made in my post-shower activities. I used to have to very carefully balance the twisted-up bath towel on my head and often actually hold it in place with one hand while doing something after getting out of the shower. Now I can do anything I like and that little Turbie Twist is going to stay put all by itself. That right there is enough to convince me to never be without one again.

It has an additional interesting feature. When comparing it with a regular bath towel, it dries the hair more evenly and prevents dry spots and wet spots when you take it off. With a bath towel, I always had to hurry to get to the point of taking the towel off. Otherwise parts of my hair would dry in strange ways (as determined by how I had twisted the hair up into the towel) and would need to be wet down again to get it to behave. This is not an issue at all with the Turbie Twist. I can take my time and wear this thing for quite some time without worrying that that will happen. It maintains a minimum amount of moisture that's enough to keep a strange hairdo from happening.

My reason for docking it one star is that I got the light purple one and, like another reviewer in here, I wouldn't want anyone to see me using it because it just looks dirty rather than purple. It's a very faded, greyish sort of purple that gives the impression that you didn't take very good care of it and that it might not be clean. That's not the sort of impression one wants to make when one is fresh out of the shower.

Other than that, though, I love it and will always have at least one on hand. If you've never tried one, this thing can set you free.


I literally just gave up trying to braid with this hair... After nearly 3 hours, I had only a quarter of my hair braided--and I was not doing little tiny braids but thick box braids. I can braid my whole entire head in three hours--but evidently only if I'm using braiding hair with decent (not even "high") quality. I could not start a braid without it turning into a nappy little horror show. I know synthetic hair tangles, but this mess was on a whole 'nother level, fam! Usually, if the hair tangles it does so when you're about half-way down the braid. I could not start a braid without this trash going sideways in a hurry. I'd have to restart... and restart ... and restart .... and restart ... cut some knots out ... restart ... etc.

I was really looking forward to wearing blonde-pink-purple ombre braids for Valentine's week, and I tried to stick with it. But I realized I'd probably have to spend another 4 hours fighting a pink and purple rat's nest on a Saturday afternoon. I quit and actually took the braids I did manage to wrangle in out. By that point, I had been throwing away so much of the hair, I didn't think I would have enough to finish. That big nappy mess in the pic is probably a bundle's worth of hair that was un-salvageable because of the tangles.

Whoever manufactures this hair needs to find better quality fiber. The colors are beautiful, yes, but the fiber quality is trash. Why they are charging $20 for this pretty but low quality stuff is beyond me.  I usually pay about $5/3 bundles at my local beauty store (and that stuff doesn't tangle anywhere near as bad). I understand the coloring probably increases the manufacturing cost, but that's only if the fiber was good quality to begin with. This hair would be worth $20 if the fiber were better.


I have baby fine, wavy hair which I normally style using a John Frieda round styling blow-dryer brush.  That brush works great for styling my hair, but I wanted something to smooth and straighten my hair when it's exposed to humidity.  In those conditions my hair turns into a frizzy mess with weird kinks.  I didn't get to test this device in those specific conditions yet, but I have tried it twice after wetting my hair and letting it dry naturally which has some of the same effect.  It took only a few minutes to get straight, smooth, shiny hair.  I was worried because my hair is so fine that straightening it with this brush would take away any body that I had, but I was pleasantly surprised.  While my hair wasn't quite as full as it was with the John Frieda brush, it had some good body and was smoother with this EnPoint Anion Hair Care brush.
The instructions are good and I'd suggest reading through them before trying the brush, especially with regards to the temperature settings to use for your particular type hair.  Since my hair is so fine, I use a lower temperature.  I set it to about 165 and it worked great for what I wanted.  I'm really anxious to try this when I've been out in the humidity and my hair is a massive frizz ball.  I will update this review when I have that opportunity.  As a daily tool I think  it could dry out my hair, even using the conditioner they recommend.  However, I was very pleasantly surprised that my hair still looked good after sleeping on it (that is a huge rarity for me), so it doesn't need to be used daily, just between washes.  Regardless, it's a great tool to have for quick fix-ups or when I want a more glamorous, smooth look.

Pros:  Easy to use, heats up quickly and doesn't take long to get a great style
Cons:  temperature is hard to read.  I have to make sure to have on my reading glasses and hold it at a certain angle to see.


I’ve tried just about every kind of makeup, powders, creams, etc., and this airbrush makeup is the best makeup I’ve ever used, hands down. First off, it doesn’t wear off which is a major plus to me as a very active person. It’s nice to know that I can count on my makeup lasting throughout the day without having to check in the mirror throughout the day to see if it has smudged or worn off. Also, this stuff is probably the most natural-looking makeup I’ve ever used. It took a few applications to get the hang of, but the airbrush gives you a lot of control, and once you master it, it sprays on in an even mist, and naturally blends on your face.

Even though it did take some practice to master, the system itself was extremely easy to use. I only had to attach the air hose to the gun and compressor, and attach the power cord, and it was good to go! The compressor wasn’t complicated (just one knob and an on/off switch), and it was easy to adjust how much makeup was spraying out using the lever on the gun. The directions were extremely helpful in giving me the basics I needed to get started. However, I would recommend that people go to the Photo Finish website and watch their video tutorial because it was a little easier to follow, and it’s easier to learn if you can watch how it’s done.

I also love that this set came with everything that I needed to apply full airbrush makeup. Not only did it come with a wide range of foundation shades for me to try (Medium Beige was best for me), but it also came with SIX different eyeshadow shades, blush, primer, concealer, a shimmery finishing powder, and a huge bottle of cleaner!!! All of that on top of the whole airbrush system. Getting all of that for the price felt more like stealing, because the quality of this makeup is fantastic! I love it and would recommend everyone give it a try. I would recommend the luminous finish because I love the dewy, radiant finish it gave my skin. It made my skin really healthy looking. I am so happy with this set!


I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these.

This wash cloth has transformed my skin. Seriously.

I'm over 40 and began to get bumps on my back. My skin seemed like it couldn't recover from months in bed after major surgery. I saw a dermatologist, who prescribed cream and recommended spray, but nothing really worked. The skin on my back and shoulders felt "scaley."

I stumbled across this on Amazon, read the reviews and decided to give it a try. Wow. Within two weeks, all bumps were gone. My skin is silky smooth.

I use the wash cloth 3 or 4 times a week. I DO NOT push hard on my skin. My husband used his wash cloth vigorously at first. He felt his made his skin more dry. When he started to use the cloth more delicately, he began to see amazing results on his ashy knees and elbows.

As for me, my skin has never been more beautiful. The cloth is long enough that I can reach every part of my back, which is terrific considering I'm not fully recovered from spinal surgery. It isn't exactly cloth, either. It feels sort of like mesh...or maybe like a profession version of a store bought loofa (which also didn't work for me).

I love this so much, my sister decided to order one. Her reaction? She said I did not do a good enough job explaining how incredible this wash cloth is!

The wash cloth makes a LOT of lather. I put a quarter size amount of body wash in the center of the cloth and then I lather the cloth 10-15 seconds. If it seems like the soap isn't lathering enough, I add a bit of water. That always does the trick. I have used significantly less body wash since I started using this cloth.

The cloth itself rinses clean and has held up perfectly. I've had mine for about 2 months now. It still looks brand new. My husband's is also in pristine condition.

For the softest skin in your life, order this. Exfoliate in the shower. Be gentle! Apply moisturizer when you get out. I moisturize while my skin is still damp. Sometimes, I put an extra layer on my arms and legs when they've dried. No more bumps or scales. Rough, dry skin is gone. My skin glows. Yours will, too.

I wish I found this cloth sooner!


I was so happy when I got this kit. I waited until the weekend to try out my new products to see how it would turn out. I love the way everything came in a little carrying case with all of the products inside, I thought that was nice!

So I decided that I wanted to do the poly gel and form my own fingernails. I read the instructions 2 times to make sure that I was doing the right thing, first thing I noticed was the tacky layer after you put on the base coat, second thing I noticed was that after I formed my nail in the dual form it would not stick to my finger. So what I did was take an alcohol pad to wipe off everything and start over again, once again I noticed that the poly gel would not stick to my finger after wiping the tacky layer off the base coat. The gel polishes are nice, even though they are NOT labeled with the color or sticker of the color on the bottle. I had to slightly put the color on the top with a tooth pick. The colors are very nice, I love, love, love the purple and I like the pick color. The green and pearl white NOT so much!!!  The UV lamp that came with the set is cute and all, but it really does not dry the gel polish like it should on just one try.  I had to stick my fingers in the lamp about 3 or 4 times just to make sure the gel polish was dry all the way. I liked all of the essentials that came with this kit as well... glitter, nail color strips, and the art film.

PROS: Art Work  CONS: Nail Lamp (Too Small)
  Glitter  Polish Doesn't dry all the way on one try
  Art Film  No Slip Solution
  Colors of poly gel  Bottles of poly gel could be a little bigger
  Name of Colors not bottles of gel polish
  No Cuticle Pusher

But out of all that this kit is not bad for $25.


I should have bought one of these years ago.  It really does give you a dentist clean on your teeth.  I received it yesterday and put it on the charger.  I noticed that it uses Nickel Metal Hydride batteries.  They need proper care to last and get maximum capacity.  This is mentioned no where in the instructions.  Thankfully I am familiar with proper care and charging of batteries.  Anyway, these batteries are better than NiCads, which had an almost instant memory effect.  Memory in a battery is when you don't discharge it completely and then recharge it.  The next time it will stop working at the point it was charged up.  Nickel Metal Hydride batteries can develop a memory, but it takes many times for it to happen.  Still, to get the fullest use of them, you should discharge them completely before recharging them.  Also, a complete charge before using to stabilize the battery.  Putting the toothbrush on the charger after each use will dramatically shorten the life of the battery.  Only charge it once it is dead.  It would be better if they were to move to Lithium Polymer batteries like laptops and cellphone use.  The have no memory effect, only a finite number of charge cycles before the battery starts to quickly degrade.  If the battery is not discharged past 60% it won't use up a charge cycle.  So with Lithium Polymer batteries it is not only OK, it is desirable to put them on charge after each use.  I expect to get a long useful life out of my unit.  Anyway, I think that most of the people reporting short battery life either had the previous revision with NiCad batteries or are not charging/discharging the batteries properly or both. [[ASIN:B000050FDE Oral-B Professional Care 1000 Power Toothbrush]]

Anyway, I used the toothbrush before going to bed and it was the cleanest my teeth ever felt outside of the dentist.  They still felt clean when I woke up in the morning.  I did learn the hard way not to hit the power button until the brush head was in my mouth.  It flung the toothpaste everywhere and made a mess.  I tried following the quadrant thing, but ended up using a pattern of my own for the two minute clean cycle.  The pressure sensor works quite well, it only activated a couple of times on me.


I purchased this 16oz Cobalt Glass Spray Bottle Set by Clockwork Cornucopia for home use. I use them in my wood shop to spray water on wood to clean it off when I'm working on projects. I use them in my organic greenhouse business to water my seedlings. I also use them to water my house plants. My wife uses them to spray my daughter's hair to tame it when she's trying to put it up. My wife makes her own cleaners with essential oils and she uses these to mix up the cleaner ingredients ad then apply a chalk label to clearly identify it. She even makes her own deodorizer and uses these bottles to spray the air and furniture so our home smells naturally fresh. As you can see this product has many uses. I've only just scratched the surface of possibilities. Pros: They are attractive. The cobalt colored glass is quite vibrant. It's free of BPA and other harmful chemicals you often see with plastic containers. Glass is also better for the environment as well. You get 6 bottles per pack. That's more than adequate to meet whatever needs you have. If it isn't then just buy another pack. The spray mechanism is easy to use. My wife has significant issues with arthritis in her hands and she had no issues using these. They can be cleaned in a dishwasher or hand washed. Whichever you prefer. The dark glass provides UV protection for substances that are sensitive to light. My wife tells me that some essential oils cannot be exposed to light. Cons: Cleaning the sprayer mechanism can take some time. I want to be clear that this goes for ANY spray mechanism in general and is not specific to this product. Which is why I still rate it a 5 star product. Not everything in life is easy. I highly recommend this product to other people without hesitation. It would make a nice gift for someone who enjoys making their own all natural products. Or would be a wonderful component of a gardening gift basket.

I was provided this product at no cost to me in exchange for an honest unbiased evaluation. My opinions are my own and were in no way influenced by the fact that I got it for free. I did not receive compensation for this review.


This Belle polygel kit is a great starter set from beginner to expert levels. It has some beautiful neutral colors, along with a white, and gorgeous glitters. They are all half ounce size tubes that will create a few sets of nails each, or you can mix and match the colors to make them go farther.
This kit includes; Six .5 oz. polygel colors, primer, gel base and top coats, a nail strengthener, cuticle oil, slip solution, dual forms, polygel brush with spatula, nail clips, and alcohol wipes. It comes nicely packaged in a lovely black box with cutouts to hold everything in place.
At minimum, you will need to supply your nail prep and finishing tools and liquids, such as: cuticle pusher and possibly nippers, a buffer, and nail dehydrator/alcohol, but these are things you will want to keep in good supply, anyways.
This polygel is so easy to work with. It is not too hard nor too soft. It's very easily workable with the provided slip solution. Even a beginner will have no trouble using it. Just remember, that if your surrounding temperature gets too cold or too hot, it affects the viscosity of the polygel, so work in a room that feels nice.
I did two nail swatches; one solid glitter and the other a French manicure with a shimmery twist. As I said, the polygel applied so easily, it also cured as expected without any problems, and the end results turned out beautiful.
I have to say that when I received my Belle polygel kit, there was a small issue with my order. I contacted their customer service and was met with such kindness and prompt service. They answered all my questions very quickly and respectfully. They're promptness in solving my problem, and their patience in dealing with my questions, shows me that they really care about their customers. Knowing that they were not privy to my customer status lets me know that they will treat all customers the same.
The colors are all so beautiful, and the glitters really make a statement. This set would make a great addition to anyone's collection and would also make a wonderful gift. Knowing this polygel kit is also backed by Belle, a wonderful company who really values their customers, makes a great product even better. I would most definitely recommend it!


I didn't order from this seller, but Ortlieb's product descriptions are vague, even on their site, so I'll try to clear up some confusion here. I am buying this to replace my ten-year old Ortlieb panniers that were stolen. The company has significantly innovated their product since then, for the better in every way I can see.

''This bag is awesome. It's big and roomy, yet collapses and folds down if desired. The QL2 system refers to the ease with which it is ingeniously and effortlessly mounted and removed from the bike. It is customizable to the point of surely fitting any bike rack you have.''It has some nice inner pockets and some very well crafted handles. I am considering exchanging it for the Back Roller just because my laptop bag fits in it slightly better, but overall the Shopper makes more sense for this city commuter, so I am undecided.

''I got the black which has a leather look to it and a nice shiny silver Ortlieb logo on it. They're pretty slick.''

Ortlieb makes a lot of little accessories for their panniers not available elsewhere. I recommend you check out their site for things like steel wire loops that act as theft deterrents (emphasis on the word deterrent).

''How does this bag differ from other Ortlieb bags? it's almost identical to the Ortlieb "back roller classic". In fact they are the same size, liter-by-liter. The main differences are the Shopper has a high quality ziplock seal at the top of each bag, and it is more of a wide mouth shape, while the back rollers have the odd fold-over style closure. The wide-mouth shape will be nice for shopping, but I find that with my laptop bag inside the Shopper, I can only seal the zip after great effort. I'll probably just leave it unzipped unless in bad weather. ''I may post pictures and updates in a while. I hope this review helps you make your choice!


My eyebrow hairs are very thin and barely there. I have to literally draw them on to look like I have some. I happen to come across these Temporary Eyebrow Tattoos and decided to see if they would help me. I was skeptical at first because I didn't like the way the eyebrow looked on the template. After carefully reading the instructions, I proceeded to give them them a try. The process was very simple and very quick. Once the tattoo was in place, I was shocked to see how real they looked. The tattoo stayed on until I removed it myself. It was easily removed with a small amount of baby oil. No pressure needed to remove.  I did receive this product at a discounted price for product testing and review. With this said please know I do not give everyone a 5 star rating and that in no way giving me the product at a discount or for free changes how I feel about the product. I am under no obligation to provide a positive review and receive no incentives or rewards for doing so. My goal is to highlight features and drawbacks that I would want to know about as a buyer, not praise the product for the manufacturer unnecessarily. My feedback is sincere. I work very hard trying to write meaningful and thoughtful reviews for each item. I hope that these reviews will be helpful to others. Would you please let me know how I am doing by voting “Yes” if you think that my review was helpful to you? If it was not, please comment with how I can improve. This will help me to be able to write more helpful reviews in the future. While it is true that many items are received at discounted rates or complimentary rates, I strive to give a completely honest review and my personal experiences with the product. Again, it is just my opinion, your own thoughts or opinions may vary. I received no monetary compensation and am not required to give positive reviews for any product and would not endorse any product I would not personally use. In terms of analyzing value, I always consider whether I would consider the item a good value at the current listed selling rate, and do not consider any discount I may have received. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission Guidelines on Testimony and Advertising.


I will never go back to the salon to color my eyebrows again. This is exactly the same stuff the professionals use. The first time I did it I wasn't able to remove the product completely from my brows. I tried to make a home concoction to remove the dye. Boy, was that the worst thing to do. I only irritated my skin more by doing that. It looked funny for about 3 days and then I was beautiful again lol

The second time I did it I had the best experience. I used Dy-Zoff Hair Color Stain Remover Pads also from Amazon. I swear by these things. Two wipes and all the excess dye was removed.

Now as far as the dye goes which is what I want to focus on...you don't need to use a whole capsule. I poured about half of one and then closed it off for next time.  That was enough for both my brows. The longer you leave the dye on the darker they get.

I'm blonde and I have really light brows. you can see about half of the brow without any added color. I like a darker brow look because I have darker roots and I think it really makes my blue eyes pop. I'll leave it on for about 4 minutes and then I'll do touchups after if I see areas should be a little darker. I recommend starting with one eyebrow at a time because it takes a while to apply the color. Don't be shy. Apply it heavy over the brow. you need to make sure all the hair is colored. My biggest mistake is I didn't bring the dye all the way to the ends so I had stray hairs that were left blonde. Not the biggest deal, but it bothered me a bit.

When you do this always start with less time then they say, just to be safe. It's always better to go lighter. You can always add color, but not take away. Have some dye remover (like the one I recommended) on hand, and do one brow at a time. The only reason why this gets 4 stars instead of 5 is because I experiences slight irritation after.

Good luck!

P.s. If I remember next time I do my brows I'll take a pic so you can see exactly what I mean.


I love this eyebrow tint! First off, I want to say that I believe it's meant to tint the skin. Whether or not it is meant for that, it does that. I'm one that likes to fill in my eyebrows to some degree everyday even if I'm wearing no makeup. On lighter days, I'll just throw an eyebrow gel in there to add some darkness. Since I use this to tint the skin, after mixing equal parts powder and developer (may take a few times to know if you got it right or not),I use an angled eyebrow brush and fill them in as I would normally. This can be difficult if you're not used to doing this. It's important not to mess up since it will stain! I just keep a pointed q-tip on hand to clean away any mistakes and that works great for me. I fill out the ends first and work my way towards the center of the face. I only use what's leftover on the brush for the inside portion. I wait for 8-10 minutes and then wipe off with a makeup remover wipe. Most of the time, I do it twice (one time after the other) to get the color I want, since I don't want to overdo it. For reference, I am Asian with dark dark brown almost black hair. I'm sure if you have lighter hair, you'd do it for much shorter. I just experimented with it. I'll also note that it does nothing to actually tint my hairs, which is why I use it the way I do. I tried leaving it on for longer to achieve a darker color and that was a bad idea! I left it on for 20 minutes and it got all splotchy and patchy. I found that doing the two rounds of 10 minutes worked best for me. It also lasts only up to 5 days, which is disappointing, but still okay. That's why I rated this 4 stars - I wish it lasted longer. Overall, it looks great and is a very natural color while still making me look put together with nicely shaped brows. Love this!


I bought this for two reasons. The first being that I have an unhealthy obsessions with the blackheads on my nose. For a while I was able to convince myself that they were just pores but my roommate has never minced the truth and now I am on a mission to eradicate all blackheads. So far I am failing. I also bought it so I can check how the back of my hair looks. I do not wash it every day and have a stupid cowlick. The suction cup is sturdy but easy to move. I like that swivels so you can move the mirror however you need to get a good angle on whatever it is that you are looking at.

I was given the opportunity to purchase this product at a discounted rate in order to test and give an unbiased review. As a longtime customer of Amazon, I also depend on others' honest reviews for purchases. The discounted rate of a product will not have influence over my personal opinion. I purchase lots of items through Amazon, some I get for free, some I get at a discounted rate, and some I pay full price. I will always disclose if I receive an item for free or a discounted rate. I purchase lots of items through Amazon, some I get for free, some I get at a discounted rate, and some I pay full price. I will always disclose if I receive an item for free or a discounted rate. I do a lot of reviews so here is a break down on how I determine my star rating of a product:
5 stars – I love it! It is awesome and I highly recommend everyone to purchase this product!
4 stars – I like it, but there are some flaws. Don't we all have flaws? I would purchase again.
3 stars - It was okay, but I would probably not buy it again unless there are no other options.
2 stars – There may be worse products out there, but you can definitely find better choices.
1 star – I dislike the product, I wish I had not purchased it and recommend others to not purchase.


[[VIDEOID:ccdf0a9beeb25fc7197ec16aa4d53f7c]] [[ASIN:B01G45HX18 Bath Bombs (Set of 6) by Calily - Natural Bath Bombs To Indulge, Relax and Nourish Senses, Skin, Body and Spirit - Bath Bomb Kit With Six Different Essential Oil Bath Bombs - Gluten-Free & Vegan]]

I loved these bath bombs and felt the box and everything was very detailed and truthful on what you receive. I attached a video of it dispersing into my bath and also a couple photos of the actual product you receive. I was very pleased with the size of the product. the only thing I did not like is the fact the plastic is so hard to remove but its similar to other products and I think its just something they have to use on bath bombs. I absolutely love the all natural feel of these and that they actually contain something nice not plain or some fake color that will stick to your body. the lavender and things kind of sticks to the bottom of the tub but it easily washes away when you run the shower for a minute while your drying off.
I received this free or virtually so for product testing and review. I am under no obligation to provide a positive review and receive no incentives or rewards for doing so. My aim is to highlight features and drawbacks that I would want to know about as a buyer, not hype the product for the manufacturer. My remarks are sincere and my own. I work very hard trying to write insightful and thoughtful reviews for each item. My hope is that these reviews are helpful to others. [...]If it did not, please comment with how I can improve; this helps me to be a better reviewer. While it is true that many items are received at discounted rates or complimentary, my reviews are completely honest and are my personal experiences with the product. Again, it is just my opinion, your own opinion might vary. I received no monetary compensation and not required to give a good review. This disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission Guidelines on Testimony and Advertising.


I had ready this wax is a flexible wax. Yes, all similar waxes flex to a degree but this one is supposed to be a bit more elastic. That's to help it wrap around tricky areas (ankle bones, knees, etc.). It's also supposed to work well for large areas. I prefer to wax myself, and I don't have assistance. I also like to wax everywhere. I waxed my own back with this stuff and it actually worked. I did larger sections, and was reaching behind myself to both apply and remove the wax. It did indeed stretch and flex well so there wasn't any wax or hair breakage. The hair on my back is the typically fluffy vellus hair. It showed up after I had my second and I just don't like it even if it's not super obvious (or even visible 90% of the time). Admittedly that hair type did make it difficult to see, but again this wax wasn't too fussy. I'm 100% positive I applied it in the wrong direction at times and removed in the wrong direction too. Still, worked great.

I also tested it out on my legs. The hair there really varies from fine and barely visible blonde to thicker and quite dark (and rather stubborn to remove in places). It did a decent job on most of my legs. In the areas where the hair is a bit more stubborn I really had to work in smaller sections to get a good result. But in areas like my thighs I was able to do wide areas with ease and little left behind. On my thighs I have small areas that grow in different directions for no reason. I thought I'd have to do second passes, but I rarely did.

All that aside, I don't think this is the best wax for everyone. If you have a lot of very fine or fluffy vellus hair on large areas. Especially if it's on tricky areas like the stomach or behind your shoulders, and areas such as my upper arms where the hair literally grows both up and down in the exact same spot. This will get the job done. If the hair is even a little bit stubborn, you will probably run into some issues. For those places I'd say the pink version (their Best Loved wax) is a fantastic option.


This product was the first cream contouring kit I've ever purchased. Previously I was using Maybelline's Face Studio concealers, but after seeing the amazing deal of this kit, I had to buy it. The case it comes in is very chic! And reading all of the previous reviews I had a feeling my money would be well spent. I received my kit on time, no damage whatsoever. The colors are nicely pigmented, much better than say, using powders to contour. I have never had a problem with blending as this is a cream. The consistency is wonderful as well, not too creamy but not too stiff. The reason I am giving the kit 4 stars instead of a perfect 5 though is because the lightest shade (banana) doesn't seem to conceal and highlight that well. It's the only shade in the palette that I have to really dip my brush in so I can apply it to my face and actually see a significant difference. So I just mix both the banana shade and my Maybelline Face Studio concealer in Fair. The banana shade might work for someone who is looking for sheer coverage, but due to the natural redness of my skin I like using products that are heavier and can conceal my dark circles without having to load a bunch of product on a brush.

Another reason I'm rating 4 stars is because there isn't much product in the pans. I usually do my makeup every other day or so and using this product every time to contour would cause me to run out fast. I also do not use the bottom two shades as I am very pale, but I just tried the first shade on the bottom row and it works great. I would suggest, if you want a more dramatic contour, to use one of the bottom shades, but beware if you are as pale as me! Blend blend blend!

Shout-out to Lush too for sending me a .PDF of tips and tricks! I definitely learned a thing or two that I didn't know before, and that's a shock as most of my free time is spent reading up on makeup products and whatnot.

Definitely a must for your makeup collection overall. Would recommend in a heartbeat (and I already have!)


I purchased the 18" and 22" tape in extensions (4P/27&2) and overall I am satisfied.  The color shown on-line was the color I received, it was extremely accurate, the hair seemed a little bit sparse at the ends but it was fine, my stylist said they felt good and went in smoothly.  My hair is pretty short but curling it all seems to help blend everything in.  This is the first time I tried the tape-in's and I do really like them, they are very easy to sleep in which was one of my main concerns.  Previously I had the microbeads and those drove me crazy.  I thought the price was fair and they offered a large variety of color options which was part of the reason I ended up with these.  I also did a lot of research before deciding on the tape-in's, it was helpful getting familiar with all the pro's and con's.  I also purchased extra tape and adhesive remover so I had it on-hand in case these started to come out.  So far I haven't had any pieces fall out or feel like they were loose and they seem easy to manage but I have only had these in less than a week and have only washed my hair once.  Here are some semi-negative things that I am keeping my eye on but when I curled my hair there were several times it left black stuff on my curling iron and I was under the impression if it was human hair it wouldn't do that, so we will see how things go.  The hair feels not as soft as I think it should so that bothers me a little bit especially since I have only had them in for such a short time.  The last thing I noticed is that some of the pieces of hair are almost picky/itchy, which I found to be weird.  I am not sure that I will purchase these again would like to try another brand so I have some better comparisons on which ones are best suited for me.  But overall I am pretty happy with these.


This is the worst eyebrow pencil I’ve tried at this price, and it’s even worse than the e.l.f. version that’s similar. I know that’s dramatic but the reason why I wanted to write this review is because I’m just so frustrated with the quality compared to the price. It’s just not okay!

I’ve been using the nyx precision brow pencil, but this was a few dollars cheaper at ulta at the time and so I got it because the nyx one is like 10 bucks. My brows are the makeup I wear most consistently, so I’m always trying different brow pencils to try to cut down on the cost. But I go back to nyx every time. Maybe the morphe one is okay but it’s pretty hard and waxy so not really. Now I know the importance of the extra two dollars for the nyx.

This pencil is so soft, it wears down so quickly and also because of how soft it is, it’s not precise at all. And it’s not pigmented either, so I end up using a larger amount of product because of that. To do both my brows, and I fill them in pretty lightly, I use about 1/8” of product each time. The nyx one I use less than 1/16” and it’s more pigmented.

I would compare this to the elf one in terms of pigmentation and texture. Except the elf one is like $3. So at this price point I expected it to be way better than something that’s less than half its price.

And after using it a few times, the spoolie end came off when I was trying to take the cap off to use it. The main body of the pencil cracked on that end. So now I have to use a spoolie from another brow pencil, good thing I have one. And this has just been on my desk, not banging around in a makeup bag or anything like that. So definitely don’t get this if you need to take it places it can’t handle it.

This is one of the few times I would return a makeup product, it’s just so egregiously bad.


Having recently started wearing makeup again, I found myself in need of a really good makeup remover. That is why I requested KLAVUU Pure Pearlsation pH Balancing Quick Cleansing Pad 100ea - Powerful Makeup Mild Exfoliating Cleansing.

What I like most about these pads is their size. They are really big, especially as compared to...almost every other makeup remover pads out there. I mean, they're really big. Also, there's a lot of fluid in this jar. With some pre-moistened pads that I've tried, I've found that they dry out, halfway through the container. What a ripoff, because they're not cheap! With these, there's so much fluid there's extra on the bottom. I have no doubt that the bottom pads will have just as much fluid in them as the top ones did.

I've found that unlike with some micellar water removers, you will need to rinse your face afterwards. (I usually do anyway, but I thought I'd mention it just the same.) I've also found that, depending on how much makeup you're wearing, you may need to use both sides of the pads or even two pads. Again, it depends on how much work there is to be done!

I've found no issues with my skin while using these daily for the past week or so. No break outs or redness is always a good thing. I also like the scent-even though it says unscented, I can smell a certain....freshness when I open the jar. It's not a strong scent, but it is rather pleasant and it doesn't linger once you've applied it. (As I said, I rinse, (or even cleanse) my face after application, so that may be why I no longer smell it.)

The only drawback I see with this product is its price. I'm not sure I would pay that much for these. However, I will certainly use the rest of what I received through Vine because I do like them!


Like other reviewers here, I backed this game on Kickstarter.  As someone else said, it was a very well run campaign.  One of the best I've seen.  It's a good game, good quality components, has a good price, and it shipped on time (which is a rarity on Kickstarter).

As to why I backed the game and why I love it?  Again, as others have said, this is a "RISK killer" game.  When I find a game that does the same thing as another game, but better, the old game goes (donated typically).  This game is obviously like RISK, however it is different in some important ways.

1. Random Starting Locations: You're dealt two location cards and pick one.
2. You don't fill the board, you only start in your beginning location, so much the board is empty and you must rush to/fight for them.
3. One move at a time. You move from one 'territory' to another one territory at a time. No insanely long turns where someone invades multiple other territories at a time.
4. There are turns and there are rounds. Each player takes multiple turns within each round and one of the very cool things is those turns are randomized, so you don't know when during a round you're going to get to take your turn, which adds a lot to the strategy aspect.
5. You do get cards like in RISK, but they are more meaningful and provide far better options than merely more armies.
6. Water movement exists and how troops move in and battle in or from the water is a good balance of strategic and realistic vs simple.
7. These days it seems hard to find a game that allows for more then four or five players.  This allows for up to eight
8. The game is very simple, but very strategic. You can learn to play it in a few minutes, but the subtleties of strategy will likely take some time to see, which allows more people to enjoy the game and helps with it's longevity.
9. Lastly the game has a time limit. After so many rounds you see who is ahead. So no 12 hours marathon games like traditional RISK.


At first, the significant other wondered why this was larger than other nano mist sprayers that we own. Then I explained that those other sprayers restrict the liquid to water, and some require distilled water. This fine mist sprayer is described as being akin to an airbrush. "Works with serum, water-soluble toner, lotion, milk or mineral water for care spa. Not only the skin on the face, it also can be used for the maintenance of body and hair, anti-static and moisturizing." That perked up her ears, and she said, "Wow, yeah?"
She took the product, after the review photos, and charged the internal battery. A fully charged battery can provide up to an hour of continuous use. Not too shabby.
Her report was all favorable. She was amazed at the power, it was noticeably stronger than any of the other nano mist sprayers. We weren't fully sure about the oxygen/hyperbaric process, but she felt the misting was much more effective and efficient.
I asked if the size bothered her. She said, no. it's a worthwhile tradeoff, the power and efficacy (as measured by only one application) outweighs the increase in size. Further, she said that this is how mist sprayers should be. You should be able to put any liquid inside the reservoirs, and get a nano/fine misting. Almost all the nano sprayers just allow water. This product doesn't just 'wet' your face, it allows an actual treatment. And that's what is important.
And, in terms of size and portability, she said it's well within reason to carry around. But, for the most part, she thinks most will keep/use this at home. And, take it along with other sundry cosmetics when traveling or for special purposes.
So, the verdict is that this is a significant upgrade for the product genre. It delivers on the statements in the product details, matching the pictures and description in the product details.  I feel it meets, perhaps surpasses, her expectations of a nano mist sprayer. Based on these initial impressions and performance, this product earns a 5 star rating, with a very high level recommendation.


TOTALMENTE INSATISFECHA DE ESTE PRODUCTO: DEFINITIVAMENTE CAMBIO MI OPINION, ESTE PRODUCTO NO SE ASEMEJA AL ACRÍLICO EN NADA, Y TAMPOCO LE HACE COMPETENCIA, ES DURA LA GEL PARA MANEJAR Y NI AUN FUNCIONA DERRITIENDOLA EN BAÑO DE MARIA, TAMPOCO ENDURECE LO SUFICIENTE COMO PARA DEJARTE TOTALMENTE SATISFECHO NI DÁNDOLE 5 MINUTOS POR UÑA ENDURECE COMO EL ACRÍLICO, LO COMPRE POR QUE SOY ALÉRGICA A ALGUNOS TIPOS DE ACRÍLICO, PERO AUNQUE VOTE A LA BASURA EL GEL, ME QUEDÉ CON EL LIGUIDO SLIP SOLUTION PARA PROBAR EL ACRÍLICO DE LA MARCA ASP HABER SI NO ME HACE REACCIÓN ALGUNA, PUES NO CONTIENE EL MONOMERO QUE ME HACE ALÉRGICA, LO CUAL DUDO MUCHO, POR QUE ME CAYÓ EN EL MUSLO Y TUVE REACCIÓN DE HINCHAZÓN, NO LO RECOMIENDO PARA NADA, EL PINCEL ESTA LINDO AUNQUE LA ESPÁTULA ES BLANDA, UN PRODUCTO HORRIBLE LA VERDAD, TOTALMENTE INSATISFECHA, ADEMÁS UNA VEZ PONES LA PRIMERA PERLA AL PONER LA SEGUNDA NO SE JUNTAN NI SE ASEMEJAN, ES COMO SI ESTUVIERAN USANDO GELES DIFERENTES, QUEDA OPACO Y SIN SIMILITUD ALGUNA, $65.00 DOLARES GASTADOS EN VANO, TENGO LA LAMPARA QUE YA NI LA NECESITO, NI LA QUIERO LA VOY A VENDER. UN ASCO TOTAL.


i've been using this for years its the most (not talked about) product. immediate results for me and is the only this that works on dark skin ...I'm willing to bet anyone to buy my whole register for me when they try the gel and see dramatic rsults in (! week)
>works best with;Ambi soap complexion bar;this soap will the herll out of your ENTIRE body;(AMBI COMPLEXION BAR ONLY) THE ONE WITH GREEN LETTERS on the box. wash and rinse twice,1st time with hot water to get inside them pores and then cold, to close and tighten pores AND skin! ha, ha, bet you didnt realize cold water!! naturally tightens!  (ALWAYS PAT DRY)
!!!!!TRY THIS> wake up , make oatmeal for breakfst. add milk and suger and nutmeg if you have it.Enjoy! when you are done wash your face the way i taught you (when finish ,your face should feel and sound squeeky clean) or wash once hot and sec. and third time cold.
>then take your hands collecting all the well done/slimey/oatmeal left inside the bowl and apply in strokes starting around your eyes. do it quickly cause you immediately feel the (slime) TIGHTENING your face! dont rub in ,just PAINT  your face with it putting any small whole but cooked oats on problem areas  : rash,acne,dark spots and wrinkes......yes cooked oatmeal is amazing let it sit ,dont talk or move as you CAN feel how tight it is. when you ready, rinse with warm water wash again with ambi soap ( once is fine with cold water) then apply THIS gel to pat dried face.I'm telling you ....this works!!!!! I Never do reviews i didnt even make an order just now. i just so happen to come accross it and im like It has (no)reviews?!? it made me laugh...no one ever wants to give up the good secrets!  oh yeah , results last aslong as you wear sunblock.i buy a tube and it last me 6 months cause once you getr to the color you want you keep it for touch ups or after a good summer you want to get your tone back....really you'll see results before the week is out but i dont wanna lost the bet.


I used myus pallette immediately as nd c a n find use for all shades. The thing with contouring is you don't want a bronze or shimmer, you need cool shades th a t mimic shadows on your face a nd this pallette has that and more. There are highlight shades for all skin tones. Yellow,just like Ben Nyes banana powder, looks beautiful on tan and darker skin tones, I'm olive and it looked great on my skin as well.
The powder is not milled super finely buy it blends beautifully nontheless. Since I just got it today I will have to update my post as I use it more and tweak it a little and see how it blends with different makeup formulas.BTW, I had no make up on and it gave me a great sheer cover as good as a sheer powder foundation.
The price is phenomenal compared to other contouring palettes. Definitely get this if you want to experiment with contouring and highlighting and even strobbing.
*****UPDATE*****
I'm still loving this pallette! As a tip, for those of you that use liquid foundation set your foundation with the appropriate flesh colored powder for a smoother airbrushed look. If you don't the contouring will look muddy and skip rather than glide over tour skin. Also, the color payout on these are really good so you should hold your brush higher up on the shaft and not on the ferel (sp?), the metal part. This will give you a lighter hand and you can gradually build intensity which is much easier than trying to blend excess away.
Don't be afraid of the yellow it actually worked well on my friend with a fair complexion. It brightens sallow skin under the eyes and for a seemless look be sure to apply from the side of the nose, under the eye all the way to the hairline.(check out the Kim Kardashian contour videos on you tube for a better explanation.)  The white powder is a great highlighter on the top of the cheeks above your blush and just below your brow and a thin line down your nose if you want to narrow your nose followed by a dark shade on both sides of your nose from brow to tip. Good luck and Happy Contouring ...LUSH minerals rocks!


With Amazon now selling this directly for < $20 this is the absolute best value in the entire Sonicare line.  You get the same drive, the same brush head compatibility, 2 min timer and the ability to use your own rechargeable batteries.  5 years ago I purchased a Sonicare Elite 7300; the internal NiCad battery eventually died and the unit is not designed to swap out the battery.  I tried, but ended up damaging the rubber molding and had a lot of difficulty finding a comparable battery that didn't require paying a high shipping cost.  I eventually purchased the E3000 on a whim at a retail store for nearly twice what it sells for on Amazon nowadays and started using the newer low self discharge NiMH batteries.  I get about a month of usage before I have to charge the batteries.  And when the batteries finally start losing their capacity -- they haven't yet in 2 years -- I don't have to worry about performing major surgery on my toothbrush.

I'm not sure I understand the water seepage/contacts/failure issues.  I own 2 E3000s now, one for travel and one for home, and have used them both for 2+ years now.  Neither have failed.  I take care not to rinse the base of the unit under running water and I don't leave it sitting in a pool of water or anything.  I definitely see the potential for failure as nothing but a plastic cap and a rubber gasket protect the AA batteries from potential moisture, but I think standard, common sense can prevail here.  Let me stress -- I do not baby this thing.  I use it daily in a bathroom that gets very humid during showers and summer weather (no exhaust fan and no central air conditioning).  I clean it every usage under running water and I don't dry it off afterwards.  I also have done the same types of things with 2 different E3000 units and have used them for over 2 years now and they have worked perfectly from day one.

Highly recommended.  I would actually feel comfortable recommending this over a higher-end Sonicare that was discounted to be within a similar price range as this unit.  Being able to use your own rechargeable batteries is simply way too powerful of a feature since that seems to be the limiting factor in keeping this brushes for the long haul.


I have been dying my hair for 14 years now, usually every other months or so. I tried every colors from black to orange, from blue to pink, and so on. My hair always had a hard time keeping the colors blue, red, pink and purple on. It would fade out in just a couple of wash. And yes, I would get them done professionally as for my ex sister-in-law and one of my closes friend were both hair dressers. I now moved away from home (From Canada to the US) and I find the hair dressers VERY expensive here. So I decided to just dye my hair myself, which I have been for quite a while now.

I, for some reason, had the sudden urge of wanting to dye my hair in a bright funky color. So it was either bright purple or pink. My husband voted for pink, so I started browsing around to find a decent one. I read the reviews on Amazon of a lot of different brands for pink, and I landed on this one. I actually got convinced with the great comments about it. So I went to my local Walgreen and purchased one there (since I couldn't wait!) and did it the same night. Even though I knew how to do it, I followed the instructions. My hair is naturally a dark brown, so I've let the bleach in for a while. And of course applied the dye as recommended.

It's now been just over 2 weeks, and the color haven't fade. Plus, I live in the tropics, and we all know that the sun does damage and can be a factor to color fading... and still nothing.  For something under $15 in total that is lasting longer and did a better result than the professional dyes, I am quite impressed with this product.

For those who said that it didn't work, you definitely did something wrong along the process. Although, I would highly recommend this Splat! product to anyone that wants bright, funky, long lasting color. I've done them all, and this is by far the best I've ever had.


Loving to work in my outdoor flower gardens, loving to swim, and loving the warmth of the sun ... these "loves" of mine have all begun to take their toll on my nearly 55 year old skin, particularly on my face, arms, and hands.

Even though I've always been careful to use a daily sun screen since my 30's, the effects of all those years enjoying the summer sun have begun to show in the form of fine lines and some wrinkles on my face, and the skin on my hands is less firm and beginning to show my true age.

I also have very sensitive skin, so finding just the right skin care (and sun protection) products, particularly for my facial skin, is always a challenge for me.

When I noted that Paloma's Skin Therapy skin firming cream is 100% fragrance free, is Made In The USA in an FDA certified facility, is a 100% cruelty free product, and has a 100% money-back guarantee ... the company caught my attention.

When I also carefully read the list of ingredients used in their formulation, I was further encouraged to see none of the harmful ingredients to which my skin is always especially sensitive. No artificial fragrance, no parabens, no bpa, no phthlates, no mineral oil, no alcohol, no sodium benzoate, no propylene nor any other toxic ingredients.

I've been using this quality product now for several weeks and have not been disappointed by Paloma Skin Therapy. Their unique Petide formula has provided just the right amount of moisture that my skin has needed, with no "oily" residue and no unpleasant nor irritating added fragrance. The fine lines around my eyes and mouth area truly do seem less noticeable. Enough so that I'm encouraged to continue to use this cream year round, along with my sunscreen.

Overall, I'm very pleased with the results and am happy to have been given the opportunity to purchase Paloma's skin firming cream during a recent company promotion, in exchange for my fair and unbiased review. It's a quality, convenient, pleasant and easy to apply and use skin care product that meets all my sensitive skin's needs ... and more.

[[ASIN:B00MFWKN9E Anti Aging Moisturizer with Peptides-Advanced Luxury Concentrated Argireline Cream for Face, Eyes, and Neck by Paloma Skin Therapy]]


I would call myself artistic in a lot of ways, but unfortunately I have never had the patience to do all of the amazing nail designs I see all over the internet.  They look simple, until you go to do them and you end up with a sticky mess of nail polish.  Since I had no luck doing them with toothpicks and various tools I could find around the house, I was thrilled to receive this set in hopes that I could create some pretty nail designs myself.  I don't have the time or money to go out and get someone else to do them!

This set gave me everything I needed to get started!  You have brushes for every design you could think to do and the dotting tools are fantastic.  They make it so simple to make fun designs super quickly.  I had fun creating a multi colored dot design.  The dots were created with different sized dotting tools and different colored nail polishes.  If I can do it, anyone can I assure you!  I also gave a fun heart design a try using a dotting tool and a thin brush to drag the nail polish to a point.

 I know that the fan brushes are supposed to be great for brushing off excess glitter when doing glitter nails, and without damaging your hard work since they are so soft.  You have drawing brushes and brushes great for cleaning up around the nail after you are finished.  This set really comes with everything you need.  All of your tools will come in a gorgeous pink case that is beautifully stitched and securely holds and protects your brushes from damage.  This also ensures that when you sit down to do your nails, you will never have to stop to search for a certain brush or dotting tool.  Everything will be stored in your handy case.

The brushes are high quality and well made.  I've had no issues with bristles falling out.  The dotting tools are beautiful!  There are many different sizes and the handle has such a lovely clear and pink twisted ribbon design.  The case snaps closed and is sewn securely with hardy and high quality materials.  Very great set!  I would highly recommend it.  I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.


My skin has been so irritated by our wild swings in weather this wintert that I decided to try powdered mineral makeup again, having used it years ago. I had stopped using powdered makeup, because as I aged, I found it settled in my lines and emphasized dry patches, especially in the winter.  Added to the cost and poor color choice? It didn't seem worth it, except occasionally in the very humid end of summer. These IQ products, however, have changed my mind. They were reasonably priced (I bought a starter kit in a medium), the included little brush is very high quality and washes well (I wash my brushes once a week), and the colors work for me. I have a ruddy, fair complexion because of rosacea and acne scarring, so usually use a base with a little yellow undertone. In the kit, I received a "medium" and a "medium beige." I use one layer of both colors, which gives me good coverage all day. Most surprisingly, the mineral veil, which appears pure white in the container, does not whiten my skin, but actually sets and smoothes my makeup. I use it also on top of a liquid minteral makeup from another brand, and it does not cake!  My skin appears to actually heal from this makeup, which leads me to believe I may have been lacking some essential mineral which this supplies. My eczema and peeling has almost disappeared. My skin's improvement led me to purchase the IQ brand primer, also. Before this, any primer caused me to break out, except for the 100% Pure brand, which is very expensive and gets oily throughout the day. The IQ primer, though, I can wear over my winter moisturizer, and under the mineral makeup, and I do not get oily even by the end of the day. It does amplify the coverage from the powder, and prevents any settling into the deep creases around mouth and cheeks. I am really pleased with this product line, and plan to buy a few more products next month to try--I see they have a new color in the mineral powder which looks like it would work for me, and I need a bronzer for spring and summer.


I knew the risk of getting burned if you leave it on too long, but at 10min I didn't feel anything.  So I gave it a couple extra minutes, and then took my time getting in the shower.  All was well, until I started "groping" myself, as the directions humorously call for, with the provided cotton glove.  Then came the burn!  Yeeooww!  Once I felt the burn start, I minimized the damage by just rinsing the stuff off as quickly as I could with just water, and then used the glove ever so gingerly.  But it was too late, I got burned.

So I highly recommend, even if your skin isn't "normally" sensitive, to rinse off at a max of 5min (or something much less than called for in the directions) as a first test.  And then next time increase it, and so on, until you find the right amount of time for you.  Patience is a virtue here.

But it did work for me.  I have pretty thick hair, and it all came off (and then some! ouch).

And the CalmBalm works too.  Ahhh... I'm sure glad it did!  For the first day I actually put Polysporin (or you could use Neosporin) all over the burned areas to help the healing, and that worked well.

And it smells good too.  It doesn't have a chemical smell like many similar products.

I'll change it to 5 stars if it doesn't burn me next time when I leave it on for much less time.

***Update***
I tried a shorter time, but still got burned. :(  Apparently, it takes off skin as much as it does hair.  I reluctantly had to change my rating to "don't like it".  Even when I leave it on for just a matter of seconds and rinse it off, it basically chemically etches my skin.  And even that makes my skin get flaky and break out.
Disappointing.


I have been trying, for well over 30 years, to get a curling iron that actually did what it was supposed to – curl my hair.

Hot curlers – no good results

Curling Irons (¼, ½) – no good results

 Wrap-Around Fabric Curlers – nothing there

I saw this and thought it couldn’t fail. Simple to use – plug in, turn on, heat up, section hair, and use – put hair in, count down.

Works in theory, fails in execution. First up – there is NO heat seating guide for SAFE curling. THIS DEVICE IS CELSIUS (C) ONLY, NO FARENHEIT (F) OPTION. Google is strongly needed here.

According to Redken: “For those with fine or thin hair, keep your iron set below 200 (so below 100°C on this device) degrees Fahrenheit. Any higher and your strands may burn. For those with coarse or thicker hair, have your curling iron set between 200 degrees and 300 degrees (148.9°C or on this device 150) Fahrenheit for optimal curls” [9 Curling Iron Secrets You Need to Know About/Redken]

Using that, as well as Glamour’s 8-10 second rule [How to Curl Your Hair Correctly: 7 Mistakes to Avoid – Glamour; “Drill it into your brain: You should hold an iron on your hair for eight to 10 seconds max”], along with using thinner groups of hair – I should have SOME wave. Nope. I even went 25 seconds. Nothing.

As my hair has become a bit thinner, has been color treated, and exposed to SO much – I wasn’t about to turn this up hotter.

The curler is designed much like a crimper, but the “width” can make it difficult to handle, especially by yourself. There is a “guard” which heats up as well and it is easy to burn yourself.

It wins with innovative idea as well as the digital temp gauge. Also, it does heat up SUPER fast, as well as cool down just as fast when lowering the temp.

For use by myself – this is a two star deal. Perhaps if someone else were around it might be easier, but this definitely did not work well.


This product is exactly as advertised and shown in the images. This mini system does not come with color, so be prepared.  The packaging is attractive, and the products came very well packaged and arrived safely in perfect condition.  This gel nail polish kit has  a little different texture than some of the kits available these days. This system has a complete nail prep and foundation product line-up much like the really great gel nails from 20 years ago. I'm hoping the long term quality of the nail growth and health with this product line,  is as good as the old products as well. As well all know, products can help your nails or destroy them, and this product line, the formulas remind me of the better products that were once available and were very expensive to buy.

The thing people may not be used to is the last step of using the finishing wipe to remove the sticky layer once the manicure is complete. Some top coats are completely set and free of any tackiness right after the curing process. These products cure quickly with some heat, and 60 seconds seemed to be plenty of time. After the top coat and final removal of the tackiness, the nails are perfect. This kit doesn't come with color, so I experimented with a milky white and some blue ink, using the wood tools included in the kit to move and swirl the pigment around. It's a fun, creative way to change  up polish. I think stencils could be fun, and I do have mica powders, some bling pieces, to play with as well. I like these products, and the box came with a nice catalogue of other products available.

This product is easy to use, I've experienced no irritation of my cuticles or nail bed, no itching or discomfort at all. The light is really cute, tiny and it works. Just one easy button and it turns off automatically in a minute. I pressed twice to get 2 minutes but found that 1 minute was enough, which is great. The result of this product is thin, but strong, offering flexibility of the nail as well, and no cracking. I'll update with wear and removal.  Very reasonable and competitive value.  5 stars.


My mother told me never to use a brush on wet hair, because wet hair is weaker and more vulnerable to damage than dry hair, and needs the most gentle touch.  Well, for years I was faithful to her advice.  But then I strayed…

For the past few years,  my newest hair stylist has used a brush to comb out my wet tangles. So when I left my trusty Fuller Brush wide tooth comb at a motel,  I had only my brush.  I figured “Well, my stylist uses a brush and she must know about these things, so I guess mom was just old fashioned.”  But as my hair has grown (now at the middle of  my back),  I’ve been seeing tangles in the brush, even with the best detangling brush around.  I was losing too much hair, but not from the roots (which is normal); it appeared to be breaking at some of the tangles,  EVEN THOUGH I did not feel any particular “pull” with the brush.

I ordered this comb specifically because of its claims about detangling WET hair, but wasn't expecting much, except for a replacement of my lost comb.  But after the first use on my clean damp hair, I saw only a few long and UNTANGLED hairs clinging to it, and they appeared to have come from my head, as in normal.  I didn't see any hair that appeared broken or tangled.  The combing was QUICK, easy, and completely without frustration.  What more could anyone want? Those funny squiggly teeth DO SOMETHING, but how it works is a mystery to me.

I’d recommend this for any adult with medium to long hair, and particularly for CHILDREN who dread the after-shampoo combout.

SORRY, MOM, you were right all along!!

I'd be remiss no to mention the two products that have done the most for the appearance of my hair over the years.  Both are available on Amazon, with terrific pricing on hard-to-find larger sizes of Bain de Terre.

*  Bain de Terre Recovery Complex  smoothes and conditions hair with only a few drops, adding a healthy look to my hair.

*  The very good detangling brush (for DRY hair ONLY) is the Mason Pearson detangling brush.


As I hit the dreaded middle ages, fine lines & wrinkles creep up all over my face, especially around the corners of my eyes - a true testament that battling Father Time is a losing proposition & I need help. Hence, I practice my daily skincare regimen religiously! My daily skincare regimen includes using serums, moisturizers, oils, eye creams. Sometimes I indulge in a spritz of Rosewater for refreshment.

Now I use my face serums to do two things. First, of course, is for the benefit to my skin; and the various serums produce different effects simply because they consist of different main ingredients. Most all of them help protect against environmental contaminants, help reduce the appearance of lines, and some even help dark spots to lighten. Merlot Sunrise Serum uses natural grape seed antioxidants as its main active ingredient. (If you check the Merlot skincare line website, you'll see that their focus is on the use of grape seed antioxidants in all of their products.)

 My second use is my own personal "spa" massage. I literally massage the serum into my skin. I focus on my temples, forehead, jaw line, nasal bridge, between eyes, and crows feet areas. I apply a firm, upward rotating massage with my splayed fingers. I thoroughly believe this helps me to relax, relieves tension, and massages the lymph system to aid in drainage. I just feel this is good for me. I even do this more than once a day when I have a headache or a particularly stressful day. This will work with most any serum.

It works well with the Merlot Sunrise Serum because it in itself is refreshing, a light hint of "fresh air" scent, and literally feels good on my skin.

The recommended use is twice daily - morning and evening - on cleansed skin. Then followed by moisturizer. I am totally enjoying this lovely serum.

💞💓💕💯👍 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED👍💯💕💓💞


I just received the unit today.  There were no instructions.

There are 2 switches, one that says 400 watts and one that says 750 watts, and in the center there is a timer switch, which I don't really get.  The tube going from the bonnet to a reservoir is cut.

There is some sort of tube going from the reservoir to the bonenet but there doesn't seem to be many holes at all for steam to come out.

At any rate, I decided to add some distilled water to the reservoir that looks like it is something that might look like a distiller.  When I added water to the blue canister that sits on top, a lot of water leaked into the chamber below (not sure if that was good or not). The chamber below is a plastic bucket with electric coils.  Not having ANY instructions, I wasn't sure if I should switch on the 450 watt switch first, or the 750 watt switch or BOTH!?!  Since there were NO instructions, I simply turned on both switches.

To my dismay, there there was crackling sound, as the coil in the bucket started turning fire engine red, and looked like some sparks were flying, and an electrical fire about to ignite!  Now, mind you, my heart is racing at this moment, as I don't have a fire extinguisher incase this thing bursts into flames!!!

At any rate, this crackling probably shorted out the entire unit, as it will now not come on. When I tried to take the water dispenser out, water started seeping from an area that looks like it holds electric parts!!! The grey area at the area at the base of the white plastic part that holds the plug!???  The question is how much worse could this get???

Now I have water coming out of random areas of the steamer.  The timer which I turned on, and then turned to 0, will not stop making noise. So, when I bring this to UPS it may be a hot mess of ticking metal, which they will most certainly think is a bomb. The is outrageous. You get what you pay for ladies!!!  Don't buy an unreviewed device!

 Of course the receipt contains NO phone number.  This is definately going back.

Definitely not a keeper!  Save your pennies and buy from somewhere else!


This comes packaged together in a cute purple box.

There’s 8 tubes of poly gel. Each tube is sealed. There’s a nice sized pink nail file. There’s a dual headed tool - one end has the flat metal side to apply the poly gel. The other side is a brush. There’s a bottle of base coat and a bottle of top coat. There’s also a bag of dual forms.

This has everything you need EXCEPT for slip solution, which you can just use alcohol so that’s not a huge deal. The product info page says, “you can use alcohol ,cleanser or base coat to instead, They act the same effect.).” Also, one of the photos on the product page says, “Base coat could be used as a slip solution. It will make it easier to make gel smoothly. No alcohol or nail cleanser needed!” I’ve never heard of using cleanser (what cleanser do they mean? 🤷♀) or base coat as a slip solution. But I’m pretty new to poly gels, so I could just not know. Unless it’s just this brands base coat that can be used as a slip solution? 🤷♀

There’s a good assortment of colors. You get “clear,” “nude,” “pink,” “orange red,” “bean paste” (I’m not sure why the product info page calls it that but it’s like a pinky mauve type color to me), “brown” (this is like a light tan color), and 2 “color changing” (one looks like it goes from a hot pink or purplish pink to white and the other looks like it goes from a pinky red to a white).

Overall, I think this is a great set. There’s a good assortment of colors. The poly gels work well. You get everything you need (EXCEPT the slip solution). So, I think this is a great set for anyone, especially someone starting out with poly gels.


At first I wasn't interested in an IPL because I had tried epilators and figured this was going to hurt.  Then I read a few things on it and women were saying that it didn't hurt at all, in fact they said it was like blasts of ice cold air.  So I decided to give it a try.  Right out of the box I was impressed with the quality of this IPL hair remover.  It is a solid unit and feels great in your hand!  I love the overlay of gold accents contrasted by the neutral white color.  The device is very aesthetically pleasing and looks like it could compete easily with the much more expensive ones.  I do  wish it came with a nice carrying bag or storage bag.  But, I really can't criticize it for that because it is so reasonably priced!
  Once you understand how to use this device, it is very  simple to use. Getting to that place is rather hard because the instructions are not as clear as they could be and the print is super small.  I went online and read up on how to use this machine before it ever got here, and I'm really glad that I did because it really helped me.  I found out that are things you need to know before you ever order this unit, so you may want to check out some information online beforehand.
  I didn't feel like it was an ice blast, you can feel the heat from this device while using it, so you know if you're going to burn yourself.  In my opinion you would have to purposely have to ignore the pain to burn yourself because you feel the heat intensify as you leave it in one spot.  This one only comes with one size head so it is a little tricky to use around your mouth area.  It also came with sunglasses which I did end up using because the flashes were rather bright. They also don't recommend using an electric razor before because it can cause a rash, so they say to shave in the shower before hand.
  I am very satisfied with this device and plan on using it about 3 times a week for the first few weeks, dropping down to 2 times a week for the next couple of weeks, and then down to 1 time until I don't notice the hair coming back in.  Overall, I really like it more than I thought I would.


[[VIDEOID:a7c1d14af37e75840e647b8774b319cb]] I have been wanting to get a variety of different liquid glitter eyeshadows, but I kept only finding them where you have to buy them individually. I was happy to see this set of 4!

These liquid glitter eyeshadows are GORGEOUS!

They come in a product box. The tubes of product have gold caps and clear tubes, so you can see the shade. The brand name and logo is on the front of the tubes in gold. The applicator is a nice sized doe foot - not too big for my small eyes, but big enough. These are short tubes, so the applicator is short. But, it’s still easy to hold and maneuver. The shade number and name are on a sticker on the bottom of the tube.

You get 4
- 001 Mauve Plum - Mauve liquid shadow with silver glitter.
- 002 Rosy Gold  - Rose gold liquid shadow with silver glitter.
- 003 Silver Flash - White liquid shadow with silver glitter
- 004 Sparkle Midnight - Black liquid shadow with silver glitter.

They all look so beautiful. The shimmer with them looks even with application. You can layer them well. They don’t take too long to dry. They lasted well on my hooded eyes without creasing (that is, no more than what I normally get with any eyeshadow). When the light hits these they look so beautiful.

I show photos of swatches - I did 1 swipe for each color. Then I did little areas where I layered the colors to show how they built up. I also did a video showing them.

I think this is such a great set! To get 4 liquid glitter shadows for $13.99 (at the time of writing this review), I think that’s a great deal! All other liquid glitter shadows I’ve found were sold individually and buying 4 would have been way more than this set costs! I’m definitely going to be using these up and hoping they’ll come out with additional colors soon!!


I'm giving this wig 4 stars because it has been my best wig purchase under $40 by far. If you're looking at a wig at this price, you're not expecting real human hair or willing to pay for the thickest, most well constructed wig. Unfortunately, you are probably looking for a wig that you won't have to rebuild - and this is not it.

Cons:
1. The reason the reviews for this wig and all other Violet Evergarden wigs in this price range say they're too small is because the buns are bobby pinned up high and in a way that gathers the lower wefts together. This is to make the wig look less thin. It is very thin.
2. The side of my wig had already come untwisted by the time it arrived. It's well packaged, so that must have happened during the packaging process.
3. Giant black bobby pins? Seriously? It's a blonde wig. They make blonde bobby pins.
4. Even with the hairline of the wig sitting an inch or so behind my hairline, I'm going to have to trim and/or restyle the bangs.
5. The ribbons were super cheap and already fraying on the ends.

Fortunately, these are easy to compensate for. You might have to rebraid part of it. At the very least, you will have to untwist the buns and repin them so that it fits on your head. Go ahead and buy blonde bobby pins. If you buy this wig and don't have blonde hair, buy a wig cap that will compensate. There are many many videos on how to trim and style wigs' bangs to fit your face. If you don't already have other ribbons or anti-fray stuff, ribbon is cheap.

Pros:
I would have liked a more platinum blonde, but it's not the shiniest most yellow color. I was messing with it a ton, and it only got a little frizzy. Between the shine and the fact that it didn't immediately knot up on me, I'm going to say these aren't the worst quality fake fibers. All in all, for a $40 Amazon wig, it is definitely not the worst.


This is the best tanning lotion I have found! I love the ease of application and the color once it darkens. There are no orangy/oompa loompa undertones. A word of caution--the lotion is GREEN! I was worried I had a bad batch or something when I first opened it but it is supposed to be this way. I apply it with a black velor/velvet type mitt and I have never once had a streak. Here is the step-by-step foolproof way to get a nice, even and natural looking tan:

1. Shower and exfoliate everywhere, especially elbows, ankles, knees. I use a facial exfoliator and then I just use those exfoliator gloves for my body because if you use something with oils in it like a body scrub the lotion won't penetrate as well.
2. Dry off completely. Pull hair up/away from face. Apply regular lotion generously to feet, knees and elbows. Then start applying the tanning lotion with the mitt. I start from the legs and work my way up. Calves-->thighs/butt-->stomach/sides/what you can reach of your back-->arms-->chest-->neck-->face.
3. Run the mitt with leftover lotion on it over the tops of your feet and backs of hands.
4. Use black latex-free gloves to rub in some regular lotion over your feet/ankles until absorbed. I also apply a little regular lotion to my wrists so there is not a line. You can use the black gloves to also apply sunscreen or other face lotion if you need to.
5. Let dry completely before dressing. This lotion is awesome because it hardly rubs off on your clothes, and any that does get on clothes will wash out in the wash. Just make sure you rinse your body off (after it's been on your body for several hours and tan is set) before exercising or you'll sweat it off onto your clothes!

I have never used a better tanning lotion, and the price point is amazing!


I have yet to actually use this, and I will try to update once I do.
 This kit included everything it claimed at a great price and will be awesome for someone who just wants to try their hand at creating Poly gel nails for the first time. It was packaged well, delivered quickly and seems to be of pretty good quality. Each tube/bottle was safety sealed and the Poly gels were moist and easy to squeeze from the tube easily.
In the box:
-(3) 15ml tubes of poly gel in 06 clear, 01 light pink and 04 darker pink
- (1) 30ml bottle of slip solution (this honestly seems to only be about half full)
-10 different sizes of nail form with 10 of each size in a small plastic case, a total of 100 forms
- (1) quality dual ended brush/spatula tool with caps for each end.
- a small card with pictures/instructions (This isn't super detailed but it's easy to look up tutorials on YouTube, etc.)
Even if the Poly gels aren't the best (which I wouldn't know even after using since I have no experience) the brush and forms seem to be more than worth the cost! From browsing these kits on Amazon, the brush alone seems to cover the price of the kit as it seems to be very good quality.  I also love the fact that the forms come in a reusable plastic case, even if it isn't the sturdiest.
My only complaint is that the instruction card that comes with it could be a bit more detailed, since it seems to be geared towards beginners. Since there are so many video tutorials out there, I don't think that's worth loosing a star.
Keep in mind that you will need a UV lamp, as it's the only thing not included inside the kit. You'll also need basic nail supplies such as files and clippers.
I'm very pleased and would purchase again and recommend to any beginners out there!


There's been some distress recently over supposed fakes or the ingredients being changed, but it appears they aren't fake and haven't changed.

I checked in the Wayback Machine, and the ingredients for the one I checked (Coconut & Vanilla) were the same at the Native website on January 2, 2019 as they are now.

The confusion is that there are two different versions, one regular and one called "sensitive," for several of the same scents (including Coconut & Vanilla), and they have very different basic ingredient lists. I've verified this at the Native website.

Here's the basic ingredient list for the regular versions. (Some fragrance ingredients are also added for all but the unscented.)

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, tapioca starch, ozokerite, sodium bicarbonate, magnesium hydroxide, Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, cyclodextrin, Butyrospermium parkii (shea) butter, dextrose (glucose), Lactobacillus acidophilus.

Here's the list for the sensitive versions:

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, arrowroot powder, stearyl alcohol, baking soda, shea butter, coconut oil, hydrogenated castor oil, polyglycerol-3 beeswax, jojoba esters, L. acidophilus, maltodextrin, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl undecylenate, tocopherol (vitamin E).

I got the regular version of Peony & Jasmine Tea, Sweet Almond & Honey, and Linen & Cotton Flower. Those are sold as women's scents at the Native website, and they are quite sweet and flowery. The peony one is less strong than the other two scent-wise.

They work fine, as these things go, pretty good for deodorizing, not designed to be anti-wet.

They go on fairly dry, not very sticky (make sure you're dry first).

Doesn't take a lot. No problem with stains.


i just got my pherx today and put it on early evening about 6:00 pm on friday night had some friends over at 7:00 pm but no one really said anything about the way i smelled. i did not use any other colonge, just pherx. i put a dab under my armpits and a dab behind my ears and my wrist, i used no underarm deodorant, just pherx i did not think anything of it that no one said anything. but i did notice everyone was around me and the mood was great. anyway everyone left my home about 10:30 pm.  because of work in the morning.i stayed up watched tv and was getting ready for bed. so im getting my coffee set up for the morning and realized i have no light creme left. so i had to go to the quick check store down the street. and then i thought why not put more pherx on so i sprayed more on. went to the store and this was amazing to me. it is now midnight im waiting in line there are two guys in front of me. i assume were straight. anyway they got there items checked out. then the one guy turned around and just kept looking at me with such a stare that his friend said is everything ok. he just kept looking at me staring but not in bad way. it was a as if he did not want to leave the store and his friend said lets go, the guy had no idea im sure why he was looking at me with such intense. anyway i left the store got in my car and said to myself this stuff really does work. ive known about pheromones for a long time and i love the male scent of a mans sweat. always was a turn on for me the natural scent. this was my first time ever ordering a pheromone prduct and im in shock about it, this stuff is amazing. anyone thinking of trying it believe me this does work. and by the way i love the scent of it. jim from nj


I have been using the Braun Oral B 3D toothbrush for some time now, and although that unit does a much better job cleaning your teeth and gums than a traditional manual brush, my dentist kept recommending a sonic toothbrush.  Unfortunately, the only sonic brush available at that time was the Sonicare, which in my opinion was large and ungainly, not easy to handle.  At last, here comes a sonic toothbrush from Braun/Oral B with a nice design and a compact body no larger than the 3D model.  I'm happy to say that it works every bit as good as it looks!  It makes my mouth feel even cleaner than the 3D model did, and it's so much fun to use, it even seems to make the two minutes spent brushing fly by.  As another user has noted, the only downside is the packaging: that hard plastic blister pack was all but impossible to open, and removing it exposed sharp plastic edges that could easily cut someone.  It's just about the most consumer-unfriendly packaging I've ever encountered, so bad in fact that I got on Braun's toll-free consumer hotline before I had even finished opening the box and told them to eliminate the blister pack.  Otherwise I can't wait until my next dental checkup, when I'm guessing the hygienist will ask what I did to improve my dental care regimen.  Assuming that you can remove the blister pack without hurting yourself, this toothbrush must be the most effective and easy-to-use on the market.  Highly recommended!

An addendum, written a few weeks later: one feature this toothbrush could use is a low charge indicator.  Twice now it has run out of power when I've been brushing, and when it quits, it just quits -- no slowing down to alert you to a low-battery condition.  I notice the instructions acknowledge this problem by advising you to keep the brush in the charger base at all times, but this is also a sure way to make the nicad battery lazy. So Braun -- how about making the speed indicator LEDs flash when the battery is running low?