This is a review of the Silicon Devices 150W High Performance Auto Power Inverter.

I have this in my SUV to allow me to use my laptop on the go. My laptop I use for travel is older and has no battery that keeps a charge. It also charges my phone but that need is rare as my phone battery keeps a nice charge.
For those who may not know what a power inverter is, it is a basic device that you can plug into a dc vehicle outlet and converts it so you can use an ac device. (DC outlet to AC outlet.) This one does have an extra bonus as it throws in two USB charging ports. The USB ports are rated 1amp and 2.1amp. (Use the higher one for your tablets and heavy power hungry devices.)
This takes in 12volts DC and puts out up to 150 watts which is plenty for normal ac devices such as laptops and portable electronics. It is only 9.6 oz and measures 4.3” x 3” x 1.7”. It is made of metal and is very durable so you can toss in your glove or utility box so it is ready to go. Cable is also nice and long so you can reach from front of the car to the middle area so others can use from all the other seats.

Cons – One thing I did notice is that the DC plug did not have a fuse in line. The description indicates this has over and under voltage protection; however, I am not clear if this is for the usb ports and or if this applies to the ac outlet as well. Other inverters typically offer fuses or a fuse if you remove the end cap on the dc plug. (On the up side, the soldering inside the dc plug was very nice and solid with nothing loose or questionable.)

Tips / Notes – Make sure your vehicle is running when you use this. This has potential to draw a good deal of power if using the upper range of 150watts and can run down your battery if the vehicle is not on allowing your alternator to prevent battery drainage.

Summary – This works as described and is very small. It has a built in fan to keep this cool as it works. It is very quiet and does what is expected. I would recommend this to friends and family.

I don’t know about you, but I depend very heavily on reviews that are posted on Amazon. I also read what reviewers on Amazon have to say. I want to help others by providing my reviews that detail the product as well as the experience I have with the products that I get on Amazon.

Please note I have no relationship with this seller and I’m not compensated in any way for my review. I did receive this free in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.  I take my reviews serious and will only provide my true feedback. Thank you!


Wow! Where has this been all of my life?

I purchased this because I was intrigued by the color changing aspect. I didn't want anything that felt like a heavy mask, but wanted something that offered some coverage. This is a home run!

I'm 51 years of age. As a teen I spent a lot of time outdoors, and I do mean a LOT. Without any type of sunblock, working long days on the farm, and just as many dousing myself with baby oil and water to "get color". Now my complexion has changed, partly due to years of sun damage and more so due to the fact that I'm no longer in my youth. My skin is dry & I have a lot of fine lines and red, blotchiness. I fall in a medium skin tone.

My teen daughter has beautiful fair skin that is prone to acne. She's only started wearing minimal makeup very recently, and didn't want anything heavy or difficult to wear.

I thought this the perfect opportunity to really test this product. Two females, different ages, different skin tones. How would it measure up?

Superbly! I didn't not feel that I was wearing a heavy mask. I cannot tell you the number of liquid foundations I have tried in the 35 or so years since I started wearing makeup, but it is a LOT, with disappointing results. Hours spent blending, blending, blending....trying to get those heavy foundations blended so as not to appear as though I was wearing a mask, with the lines around the jaw area, ears, etc.

With this I did not have to do that. It goes on lightly, blends effortlessly, and held up well all day until I took it off. I'm a gal who sweats. There's no pretty way of saying it. I don't glisten. I'm at that age where hot flashes are the norm; add to that that I live in the armpit of the South where humidity is 80% or so most days and the simplest of activities like loading/unloading groceries from the car results in a deluge of sweat!

I didn't take it easy when I wore this. Believe me, it was tested. But at no time did I have to reapply, or feel like I'd lost any of it as I went about my day. It was truly THAT good.

My daughter is equally thrilled with it. Did it disguise her few blemishes? No, but it did cover the redness of them and makes her look more "put together".

I'm placing my order for a second bottle of it as soon as I post this, so that each of us will have our own.


A beard trimmer with a built-in vacuum to keep the trimmings from collecting all over your sink is a good thing.  So when I decided it was time to replace my Wahl Vacu-Trim, which needed new blades and battery, I was sorry to see that Wahl apparently no longer makes that model.  It seems that the only vacuum beard trimmers available at this writing are the two models from Philips Norelco.  Seeing a good price here at amazon, I sprang for the Turbo model, which promised a little extra oomph.  Well, the trimmer works very well.  Better than the Wahl, I think.  To my surprise, I like the look it gives me at the closest setting -- if I didn't know better, I would say it makes an old geezer like me look younger.  I haven't had the problems others describe with the length comb changing settings on me.  The nicad battery life is acceptable -- I get a week of trims on my full beard and moustache at the Turbo setting.  When you see the red light come on after turning the unit off -- figure you have one more trim at Turbo speed.  Then it's time to recharge.  The unit is a little large, but not unwieldy.  I will be interested to see how well the blades hold up to the "ever-sharp" claim.  No lubrication needed either!  I am deducting one star because of failings in the instructions and packaging.  The instructions never tell you which side of the trimmer to hold against your face, and the T980 works the opposite of most other trimmers and shavers.  Most others have you hold the side with the buttons and logo against your face; when you use the length comb on the T980, however,you hold it with the buttons and logo on the side facing AWAY from your face.  I wonder how many of my fellow reviewers have been using this trimmer correctly, given this unconventional orientation.  Nowhere in the instructions do they show a clear photo of a guy using the trimmer.  There are two tiny, hard-to-follow line illustrations.  Adding insult to injury, the first time I called Norelco for help, the woman rep on the phone -- adding helpfully that she had never used a beard trimmer herself -- gave me the wrong answer.  Further experimentation -- and another call to a male rep -- confirmed that I was using the trimmer correctly.  The other problem with the packaging is the dreadful plastic blister pack holding the trimmer and accessories inside the box.  Any package requiring scissors to open needs to be redesigned with more eco- and user-friendly materials!!!  At any rate, the T980 is the current state-of-the-art in vacuum beard trimmers, and I recommend it, the packaging notwithstanding.


The colors pictured in the Environmental Soak Off Nail Art Group #07 are the colors I received and I was very pleased with them.  The colors have a nice shine, lots of larger hologram glitter as well as regular glitter, great color saturation and come in 12mL bottles.  The bottles themselves only have a hologram sticker with the color # listed at the top of the bottle so you won't know which color it is until you open it.  I took a swipe of every color and applied it to small white stickers, cured them for 30 sec in an LED lamp, and then taped them to the neck of the bottles so I would know which color was inside.

Since the set I received did not come with a bonder, base coat or top coat, I used the Gelish Fantastic Four set [[ASIN:B00FXXS37G Nail Harmony Gelish Gel Polish Fantastic Four Top Base Ph Bond Nourish Oil 0.5oz]] with 2 coats of polish and was very satisfied with the end results (of the products, not necessarily of my manicure  lol)!  Great color, smooth finish with a top coat and easily applied.  This polish is glitter heavy yet only slightly thicker than regular gel glitter polish so you'll have good control when using it.  I can't say yet how the durability will be but I do have another set of Gellen polishes [[ASIN:B00ZOTOOVI Gellen Holographic Color Series "Cold Elegance" UV Gel Polish Set 10ml Each (6 Pieces)]] that stayed on without chipping or lifting for 12 days before changing my polish only because I wanted to - not because I needed to.

My set arrived in a well taped 2-piece foam 'brick' which I kept for storage but also for working with my polishes.  The bottles in the Gellen Environmental Soak Off set that I received have round narrow bases so I keep the polishes in the bottom foam to help keep them upright while working - less chance of spillover.  The top part of the brick is handy for keeping brushes, dotting tools, etc. while doing your nails.

At it's current price point, this set is a great value - I received 6 polishes for about the price of 2 name brand polishes and I am equally happy with them.  Even if you only like 4 or 5 of the colors, it is still a value to order a set.  I gave this 5 stars for ease of use, depth of color and value price.


Some products for treating calluses on the feet are too harsh (chemical sloughing lotion or gels) or too greasy (foot balms, creams).  As a diabetic, it doesn't take long for calluses to form on the bottom of my feet--especially the heels, the sides, and the bottom of the toes.  I soak my feet in a foot spa once a month with warm water and Epsom salt (any "spa" variety: tea tree, lavender, peppermint, menthol) and use a fine emery board to gently abrade the hard calluses.  The Epsom salt is what makes the calluses to slough off, and the fine emery board helps speed the sloughing process.

In between soakings, I try to keep ahead of the stubborn callus growth by using the products mentioned above.  Always looking for something "better" and a callus remover that wasn't prone to burn the delicate skin near the calluses, I found this:  Major Pharmaceuticals' "Ammonium Lactate 12% Moisturizing Cream."

Ammonia lactate is a natural moisturizer of the skin.  It's an acid, which is primarily the reason it works to get rid of accumulated dead, dry skin cells.  So that the acid doesn't irritate the skin, the lactic acid is neutralized with ammonium hydroxide.  The result is a cream that is deliberately neutralized to a comfortable, human-friendly pH of 4.5 to 5.5.

The key ingredient is ammonia lactate.  It's the stuff that does away with dry, flaky skin, dead surface skin cells, and (what else but dead surface skin is calluses).

The cream doesn't just remove dead, dry skin cells, leaving your skin bare and raw, like some products do.  To protect your skin, the cream contains a number of emollients to hydrate, soften, and exfoliate dry and rough skin.

Directions suggest applying the cream on dry skin twice a day.  "Slow and steady wins the race!" the tortoise said to the hare.  It's good advice in this instance.  Harsh chemical sloughing lotions will quickly dissolve calluses, but it does so at the risk of burning and irritating proximal healthy skin.  This cream works over a period of time that makes it safe for your skin.  But in as little as three days, your feet will feel better, will look clearer, and seem softer.

I recommend this product.


I'm a newby in the magical world.  So far, used mostly, 90% +, Indio products because of my small budget - what I could afford, anf it's been wonderful.  i've no definitive proof / recordable results that directly corelated with a particular product per say; however, what could be recorded were not meerely random "good luck," or coincident, or payment for good deeds / karma. i.e. If one wins a lotto, that's luck / a chance in millions; if one sees an acquaintance at the dry cleaner twice in different times, that coincident, but if one sees the same person at various places week after week, that is something other than coincident; and there is al old American cliche (yet very true - at least it is to me for most of my life), "There is no good deed goes unpurnished!"
I'm not going to disclose my personal info on the open web, just gving testimony in sumary of the possitve things that had happened so far.  I received a grand shortly after using Indio's oils, and Bath & Floor Washes, that yielded these reactions from people across the board, government officials... "You got what!.. never heard of that, wow..." "I didn't know that there is... at the... and they gave it to you!.." "I just can't believe it! My people are still waiting (for years), and it took you how long!?! Oh my god! I just can't believe it... let me see your file package..."
There are many little things happened about 90 days after purchased Indo's stuff and started using them. I can not say wich product is responsible for what result, because I used one, too impatient to wait and start another for the same issue / wish / goal to achieve, so now it is a mess - like a spiderweb. Or it is possible that the combination of products that should be credited for the possitve results, but I have no way of verify or link what to what due to my inexperience in performing magical spells, regardeless that I tried to follw the instructions w/ the best of my abilities.  By the way, thank you to all Witches and wizards out there, who devoted your valuable time posting magical advise on the web - for wich helped and still helping me finding my way in a higher unseen dimension of this world.


This Organic Conditioner REALLY packs a punch with it's tri-fold of powerful conditioning ingredients.  It contains:

1. Argan Oil has a number of benefits when used on hair. It can act as a moisturizer for the scalp to fight dandruff and dry scalp. It can also promote the growth of healthy, strong hair as opposed to thin, brittle hair. It can even undo some of the damage done through chemical treatments and dyes, and can be used to treat split ends. Immediate benefits can also be seen in people who use Argan oil on their hair. It is an excellent agent for taming frizz and promoting shine and gloss, as well as softer, more manageable hair.

2. Tea tree Oil is an essential oil that has been obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of the melaleuca alternifolia, a plant native to Australia. Treating scalp problems is one among the multitude of first aid and household uses.
 •It effectively moisturizes the hair and scalp. So it is one of the best solutions for dry and itchy scalp. It helps to get rid of the dead skin cells and dirt on the scalp thereby creating a favorable environment for healthy hair growth and scalp.
•It is a natural germicide and antiseptic that kills all the germs which causes the scalp and hair problems.
•It unclogs sebum blocking the hair follicles and then clearing up bacterial and fungal infections.
•It also removes the excess oil and other dirt particles to make your hair shiny and healthy.

3. Coconut Oil - Because it is comprised mainly of smaller medium-chain fatty acids, the oil of the coconut penetrates hair more deeply and faster than other conditioners. It is the protein loss in hair that leads to dryness and breakage. The lauric acid has a low molecular weight, and is able to actually penetrate the hair shaft, nourishing the hair with vitamins, minerals and the medium-chain fatty acids. Coconut oil can help to prevent damage from combing and brushing.

The combination of Tea Tree Oil, Coconut Oil and Argan Oil are the perfect combination to leave my hair silky soft.  It honestly feels like it did when I was a kid.  I also really like the fact that it  is 100% natural, paraben and chemical free and cruelty free! I also like the "60 Day Better Hair Guarantee: If you honestly can't say that you love our conditioner and that your hair feels noticeably better within 60 days".  I am always impressed by a company that stands behind their product with a guarantee like this one.  This Depp Organic Conditioner is really the better than the salon brands that I usually use and I believe that Keeva now has a new customer for life.


I just bought this same product at my local drug store, and I realized it has different ingredients than the information available on amazon and even different than the ingredient listing on the drug store site. I am assuming the ingredients were changed at some point and information has not been changed. Here is a listing of the new ingredients:
Aqua, Soybean Oil, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-37, Olive Oil, Limonene, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Orange Oil, Quaternium-80, Panthenol, Silk Amino Acids, Dimethicone PEG-7 Isotearate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Chamomile Extract, Sage Extract, Nettle Extract, Rosemary Extract, Aloe Leaf Extract, Yarrow Extract, Kiwi Fruit Extract, Dimethicone, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 15985, CI 19140.

I read the ingredients list before purchase and was attracted to this product because it contains Hydrolyzed Collagen, Panthenol, Silk Amino Acids, and some interesting natural extracts. I am highly allergic to many fragrances and I didn't see any fragrance listed and assumed this product relied on its natural extracts for its scent. Boy was I wrong... as soon as I popped the bottle BAM I was hit with a very strong, artificial-seeming citrus scent. Bad news for me, since strong citrus scents notoriously cause allergies and irritation. See that Limonene listed up there? High up in the ingredients list? I referred to some references for cosmetic ingredients and found a bunch of red flags about how it causes allergies, sensitizes skin and can cause contact dermatitis. Yikes. I am having mild allergies flaring up after using this product and I know if I use it frequently and regularly the allergies will only get worse, and quickly. It is a shame because my hair does feel very nice after using this product.  I will be returning this in the morning. So, I gave it more than one star because yes, it is nice on my hair, however I am cutting the rating substantially because this product contains a potentially very irritating and allergenic ingredient that has no benefit to the hair aside from providing the product with a certain scent..


I have used these mitts now for 5 days & I have to say I have no issue with the heat settings. Milliard provided a pair (2) of washable, plastic mitt liners along with the mitts & a paper with User Guide / Care Instructions. Please read this paper because most of these complaints on these mitts from reviewers can be found on here & their complaints would be nil. I bought these gloves because I am going through chemo & I didn't have a port put in (didn't want another scar). My Oncologist said I had really good veins which was the another reason why I didn't have a port put in, but chemo can degrade your veins & it can also leave you with dry skin. I have tried every lotion imaginable on my skin even the homemade ones made out of coconut oil, goats milk etc....! The dry skin was making it hard for the nurse to remove the tape around my I.V. tap & leaving considerable tape residue on my skin. Here is what I have been using for my dry hands: Jergens Ultra Healing with Vitamins C,E & B5 for extra dry skin & Carex soft hand gloves 100% cotton. In my past 2 sessions my chemo nurse applauded me on my skin but my veins were not getting any better till I bought these mitts. Here is my ritual: I turn the mitts on to preheat (it's in the instructions), lather my hands plus wrist thick with Jergens (don't rub it in), slip my hands into the cotton gloves, put my gloved hands into the provided plastic liners & slip them into the mitts for 15 mins. I have to have the mitts on high in order to feel the heat through the cotton gloves. I couldn't believe how my veins plumped & popped-out after applying heat. My chemo nurse used a vein this past session that she had stated previously that was way to small to use an I.V. tap in. She even said she could use veins past my wrist too! I have one happy chemo nurse now & she said I could come early if I want so I could plug the mitts in before my session out in the waiting room in hopes to get other patients the idea.<br />The reason for my 4 star rating: I had to subtract a star because I can feel a bunch of balled-up cords in one mitt & it was hurting the back of my hand (must have gotten a mitt that was a lemon). How I fixed this problem: I turned the mitt over & situated the balled-up cords so they were nestled in the palm of my hand. If anyone else try's them out I will have to tell them that they came this way & to check theirs out before they use them.


First off if you’re looking for a gift for someone this is definitely a ready made gift set ready to wrap-with a beautiful sturdy box that can also be used as a place to permanently hold the set. (The box top opens on one side with a hinge and doesn’t completely come off) It’s got nice purple tissue on the inside and the tool comes in a purple velvet carrying case. There also a jade Gua Sha tool included which is a perfect nice extra touch. If you’ve never tried gua sha you simply must try it. It is the most relaxing thing ever for TMJ issues especially if you grind your teeth at night or have tightness in your shoulders or neck. You use oil and gently scrape to release tightness. It is truly amazing and relaxing-a huge relief, really helps jaw clenching reduce massively!

The tool itself jade roller is bigger than I thought it would be. It’s very pretty, well made, sturdy, heavy in the hand and I absolutely love the jade. I’m kind of a sucker for massage tools, and I did question myself if I really needed yet another one but I was super drawn to this. I am SO VERY DEFINITELY GLAD I got this one, and if you’re on the fence I hope I can give you peace of mind that this is really truly worth the plunge. First off I’ll say I enjoy very deep tissue massage, and very strong pressure. So I thought what is this little thing going to do for me really? Still, I remained drawn to to it.

I’ll just say, it is utterly one of the top things I’ve ever done for self care. Very relaxing, rejuvenating, invigorating, and lovely-so very pleasurable. I put mine in the fridge for about twenty minutes, and started rolling (you’re supposed to start from the neck and always roll upwards onto the face) The chills I got from this procedure and the delicious relaxation that followed is almost beyond words. It was also oddly energizing. An unusual thing to feel energized yet calm and relaxed for sure! I personally have been using the side with the ball/ slightly springy end is emotional freedom technique tapping gently on the meridian points. It’s very effective for me.

I will say that the jade, the coolness, the gentle rolling etc. is supposed to bring the quality of youth to you, and I certainly felt the next day after using it once that I looked and felt more relaxed, refreshed, and my face looked younger. I felt like it reduced puffiness and tightness as well.

I felt inspired to get another gua sha tool so I got a titanium one today for larger muscles and deeper work since that is also wonderful.

I highly highly recommend these tools, and also as a gift, fantastic!


I did not purchase these from Amazon, I actually bought my eight pack Hostess Brand from Food Lion...same product. Now that THAT'S outta the way, time to rant.  First, these cakes are NOT the original Suzy Q snack cakes.  The original cakes were made from "dark" chocolate and they had a rich, creamy, fully filled layer of cream filling that oozed from all sides.  Secondly, the cakes were larger.  The cake itself was moist yet had a thicker layer of the cake.  And Finally, THE FLAVOR! The original had a spectacular flavor especially if you're a chocolate lover.  Very unique tasty snack cake.  THIS CRAP!....THIS IS NOT A SUZY Q...NO WHERE NEAR THE ORIGINAL. THIS IS SIMPLY A "MILK" CHOCOLATE SPONGE CAKE THAT IS SWEET. So if all you want to do is stuff your face with something sweet, then go buy that crap...but if you're looking for the original Suzy Q that Hostess is marketing as having "returned", they are lying to the public...beware and don't purchase!  I believe I managed to eat three, trying to psyche myself because I wasted $3.79. Then I just came to terms with my disappointment and threw the rest in the trash. Not worth it. If I just want something "sweet" I'll just wet my finger and dip into some sugar.  For those of us that know what an original Suzy Q is suppose to taste like, this is far from it.  Hostess should be ashamed of themselves for capitalizing on the public trust and ripping people off who support the brand and for those who do not know what the original tastes like.  The company needs to uphold some integrity.  Keep the original recipe and if the economy is the issue, slightly raise the price, but stay true to the brand.  They (Hostess) have compromised more than just the product. They have lost the support of many past customers.  I'm wondering if the company relocated to Mexico like Nabisco. The Chocolate Chip Ahoy is another disappointment and another story.  The attached pictures are what the "originals" look like; this is NOT what you'll be getting if you purchase today's FAKE CAKES.  I went and purchased Tasty Cake brand yesterday....very satisfied.


For years I had been looking for an electric razor that would come close to being as good as a blade for shaving with no luck. About a year ago, my wife got me the Norelco Arcitec razor. This high end (and expensive) razor finally got me to switch. Now along comes the Cool Skin 8040X (at half the price).

The fact that it is a wet system intrigued me. It uses Nivea shaving conditioner, which is injected into the back of the razor.  A nice no mess system ... a spout on the conditioner bottle fits in the razor and injects the conditioner.  When shaving, you press a button and a few drops of gel comes up through the heads.  You wet your skin, press the button, and shave.  I found that I press the button about 8 times during shaving. This means I end up refilling the razor about once or twice a week (no big deal... take less than a minute). The razor also has a nice rubber grip that makes it easy to hold when its wet.

The razor comes with the charger, a cloth pouch, a sideburn trimmer attachment, head cover, and a trial size can of conditioner.

The charger is your standard wall unit that plugs into a plastic base. The razor sits in the base. Takes about 4 hours to completely charge. A green light in the handle  flashes while charging and stays lit when fully charged. You should not leave it plugged in all of the time.  When the razor needs to be charged, a red light comes on. While this is not as nice as the Arcitec's LED that shows the remaining time left on the battery, this razor is smaller (and a lot less expensive) and there probably isn't room for the display.

The pouch is a soft cloth and really doesn't offer much protection. I don't use it.

The sideburn trimmer is not built in to the razor.  Instead, you pop off the blade assembly and snap this in it's place. I thought this would be a pain but its not. But even if it was, it would be worth it. It's so much better than the one built into the Arcitec.  It's bigger and cuts better. By being bigger, the blades are further away from the body of the razor and easy to manipulate.

The head cover is a plastic cover to protect the blades; useful for traveling.

The conditioner goes along way (still some left after 2 weeks of use and this is a tiny can).

The most important thing is the shave. As I said before, the Arcitec made me switch from blades.  This made me give up my beloved Arcitec. It really does shave as close as the Trac blades and shaving gel system I love to use.


I have owned the Sonicare Flexcare sonic electric toothbrushes the last 3 years and they break about once a year. After this last time, i thought i would give Oral B a try to see how they hold up.

The toothbrush heads are very different. Sonicare uses a more oval shape that is smaller than a regular toothbrush(which i like because it can fit in your mouth easier) and Oral B uses a circular shape. I feel that the Oral B cleans your gums a bit better because it is more wide and can reach your gums, even when you're not trying to, just when you're normally brushing your teeth. The slimmer oval shape of the sonicares do not do this when you're doing a normal brushing. I feel as though this could be a plus or a con depending on the individual. some people have sensitive gums and may not like that you cannot control the Oral B to stay away from the gums, however it gets the job done all at once. Between the two, they both do a great job of getting your teeth feeling very clean, sonicare may do it very slightly better, but both are MUCH better than a regular toothbrush. I could never go back.

The vibrations of the sonicares are, i feel, more controlled. When i use the Oral B's i can feel the vibrating in my head and my vision gets a little weird while i'm brushing, the sonicares do not do this. This was the biggest issue for me when using the Oral B's. It's a bit annoying.

The brush heads are VERY expensive for the sonicares! I buy mine from costco, and i spend about $50 for 7 brush heads. For one person, thats not so bad, but when you have a family of four, thats $50+ every 6 months. So maintaining them is not cheap. Oral B is about $40 for 8. They're a little bit cheaper, not by too much, but enough to give you something to think about.

Overall i would say the Sonicares perform better, but often break. While the Oral B are cheaper, and last longer. If you are trying to decide between the two, i would look at how much you want to spend as the bottom line. They're both going to get your teeth exceptionally clean, and if you're going to have a metaphorical aneurism when your sonicare breaks, it might be a lesser disappoint to get a oral b. I've owned my oral b's for over a year now, and have not had one break-yet.


I have a confession to make. It's a dry, scaly, scalp. I have tried every treatment out there from dandruff shampoo, to tar and coal based shampoos. From perfumed shampoos, to stinky stuff. From conditioners that are left in and those that are rinsed off, to oils and rinses. Nothing has cured my ails.

Well, sorry, neither has this one! (Betcha thought I was going to say this one has cured me! Ha ha) I wish I could. I really do! Because this stuff left my hair so fabulous feeling!!! I mean really!

Okay, so maybe I am comparing apples to oranges here (heck, who are we kidding? I know I am!) Conditioner is not meant to be a scalp treatment, but rather a hair treatment. Now am I right, or am I right? Of course it is. And Carols Daughter Almond Milk Restoring Conditioner  does just that! It restores natural luster and shine to your hair. And I have very white, 50-something, wiry hair. It is very thick. And very hard to get to look soft and shining. I do not color my hair because I don't like how it feels. But this, well, it brought back luster to my hair that I had been missing for a long time. I simply use a small amount each time I wash my hair, and it makes my hair shine! It also does something I was totally amazed to find it do. It took the fading yellow out of my hair! If you've ever seen someone with white hair, you may have noticed that sometimes it turns a yellowy-looking color. I don't know if that's something environmental, or pigment trying to return, or what. (I'm sure there's a logical explanation for that yellowy look.) I'm not sure. But I know it makes it look dingy. Something someone who works in the public eye doesn't like to see! This conditioner allows my white to shine! And for me, that sold me on the product!

So I highly recommend Carols Daughter Almond Milk Restoring Conditioner, and I give it five stars,

and a big thumbs up!

You can find Carols Daughter Almond Milk Restoring Conditioner  on Amazon it retails for $11.37 for a 12-fluid ounce bottle. And it comes with a convenient pump bottle.


The presentation elevates this product's value as a gifting option. It conveys a premium sense, that carries over to the three piece massage tools. The rose quartz are well matched amongst the three pieces, exhibiting a harmonious grouping.  The massage implements are composed of quality materials and manufacture. The rose quartz in my group was a pale pink, which has a delicate appearance.
The gua sha follows the traditional design, and is very competently manufactured. There are no nicks, scratches or defects in the surface or edges. The edges, the usual location of defects, are clean and smooth.
The two headed roller, has an interesting roller that i haven't seen before. Besides the usual smooth roller, the complement (which is usually a smaller version roller) is about the same width, but slightly thinner, with 'ribs' along the roller. I wasn't certain how it's feel/work. Surprisingly, it's a very effective design. It gives the roller more traction and with some pressure, the grooves tend to keep the roller in a straight tract. it's an excellent complement to the smooth roller on the other end of the device.
The third massage implement has a segmented handle, with the smaller smooth roller on the end. The handle is the novel addition to this tool. It has a pointed end, which enhances an acupressure approach.  This is a smart addition to the set.
As a massage resource, this is a very attractive and credible toolset. The rollers have the siliconee (maybe plastic) grommet in the roller openings, where the metal arms intersect the rose quartz. This acts as a 'bearing' of sorts, protecting the rose quartz roller and the metla retaining arm. This grommet is missing on cheaper massage rollers. The grommet affords a smoother operation, and protects the roller and metal arm, thus prolonging the life of the massage roller device.
A nice drawstring bag with pocket is also included for storage and travel purposes.
Attached are photos to show real world images of the product, with close ups of pertinent aspects and features.
Careful examination of the components of this set found them to almost free of defect. The only issue was with the double roller massage tool On one metal arm, there was a rough spot, apparently a manufacturing defect. it was not a significant flaw, but i detected it by brushing my finger over the metal arm )see photo, a closeup of the metal arm shows the grommet and this slight flaw).  I detected no other flaws or defects in any of the pieces. If not for the one rough spot, this would be a 5+ star product.
Based on observations and impressions, and factoring in the slight flaw, this product earns a 4.75 - 5 star rating, with a very high level recommendation.


This nail drill has a plastic body, which contributes to it's light weight. I was actually surprised by how light the drill felt in my hand. Not that other drills, including metal bodied versions, are overly heavy, but this one has to be one of the lightest nail drills that I've handled.
This product does have the usb power cord with a control 'box'. The control box has a switch for off, and forward/reverse and a dial to adjust the speed of the drill. This seems to be the current control system for most nail drills. So, if you've used other recent nail drills, you'll be right at home with this unit.
Ease of operation and handling makes this a desirable nail drill for beginners and more advanced users. In fact, intermediate and advanced users might like this in their resource kits, due to it low weight and competent performance.
The company does warn about overheating. It suggests that operating sessions should be limited to within 20 minutes. Then let it cool down before resuming operation. This should not alarm potential customers. This caveat is often issued by other nail drill products.  Common sense will let you know when the handle feels hot. And, in general, don't leave the drill running unnecessarily.  If you're going to not use the drill, power it off. This will allow it to cool down, and prolong the life of the motor. Also, if for some reason you need to reverse the direction of the drill rotation, let it full stop and 'rest' for a few seconds, before revving up in the opposite rotation direction. This is true of power drills, too. A sudden change of direction could damage a motor.
While it comes with a usb power cord, a usb power plug is not included. This is disappointing. I do not advise using the drill close to a laptop or computer. You don't want errant dust to have a chance to enter these devices. Instead, use the usb power plugs that are used to charge cell phones. At this point, many people have spare usb plugs of this sort.
Included with this drill are 2 cases with various drill bits, and sanding belts. They are generic, but decent quality.
This product has the feel of a basic nail drill set. It is very reasonably priced for it's market niche. I think they've minimized the extra accessories to contain costs.
Attached are photos to show real world images of the product, with a ruler for size reference. The nail drill has a nice piano black finish.
The nail drill is a competent performer. It's great for packing into a travel kit, due to it's weight and effectiveness.
It earns a solid 4 star rating, with a moderately high level recommendation.


At a spa, people go into the steamroom to relax muscles, open pores and detoxify. This device isn't a steamroom but aims at providing some of the same benefits to the face and neck, especially regarding the skin and pores. This device heats water up to 104F, creating steam which is expelled from the golden rim outlet. Unfortunately it cannot handle the addition of essential oils,  recommending only pure water (or weak alkaline mineral water). This would have been a fantastic ability and function. Oh well. As a pure water streaming device, it is a decent performer.
It does not take long for the water to heat, about 30 seconds, and a fine steam mist is pushed out from the device. The optimum range is 6 - 10 inches away from the steam port. It's a good idea to start at a 12 inch distance, and ease your face closer, gauging your skins tolerance.
(Note: you can add toner that can fully dissolve into the water. The key is not to have a viscous liquid, or particulates, which will adversely affect the atomization.)
We found operation to be fairly simple and easy. Fill the water reservoir, put reservoir back into it's position. turn on the unit, within 30 seconds face gets a spa steam experience.
Is this as effective as those face steamers that have a cone that keeps the steam contained? No, because the steam floats freely. But, it's also multiples cheaper than those kinds of facial steaming devices. This is a credible portable device, that is compact enough that it won't take up much counter space. It's minimalist design will allow it to fit in with most decor.
It's easy to set up and operate. It's acceptably effective.
Also included with this steaming device is a mini misting device,  a headband (with pink ears) and 4 skin care tools (intended to help treat acne and blackheads).
The mini misting device does not heat the water you put in it. Rather, via a rechargeable battery, a touch of the button will spray a fine mist. This is very handy in the summer, when you might want a spritz of water to help cool you when outside. It's an apt complement to the facial steaming device.
I found the facial steaming device to be capable of decent performance. If you have realistic expectations, you'll enjoy this product. And, I like the rechargeable portable misting device.
Overall, a worthwhile product set, which earns a 4.5 - 4.75 star rating, with a high level recommendation.


I feel the nature of the product, coupled with the quality, makes this an ideal gift option. Included in this product set is the device body, with silicone brush already attached, another PBT soft bristle brush, base/stand and travel/storage bag. I'm sure most people are familiar with silicone and how it'd feel as a brush. I did not know what PBT was, and the company does not explain this term. So, research finds: "Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) is a high-performance thermoplastic that is an optimal choice for food processing applications, as it is FDA- and USDA- approved for use with food." So, it is a plastic, that can be molded per need/specifications. And, since it is FDA and USDA approved, I have no concerns about the safety of the material. In fact, the bristle brush is soft and seems durable.
I tested the silicone brush head, since it as already attached. inserted a fresh AA battery, re-sealed the bottom cap. Applied some liquid soap to the silicone brush, added some water, then applied to a wet face. It actually felt like a nice soapy massage. i put it on the 2nd, faster speed, and the massage felt even better. Keep in mind that the brush head does not rotate, it vibrates. So, do not expect this to scrub your face clean. Instead, it feels like the silicone brush is humming on your skin.
The significant other tried it and liked it, too. Then she opted to change to the PBT brush head. She said that it seems to lather up the liquid soap better, and felt like it cleaned the skin better, especially at the faster speed.
I think that we both prefer using the second faster speed, and will use that most often. The stand base has a tiny hole in the well. I guess this is to allow some drainage, any water that drips down the handle. So, be aware that it's possible that water sill collect under the base.
This is a cute, functional face massager/cleaner. She said that she had a face scrubber, that only had one speed, and it tended to rough up the skin. So, it eventually got tossed. She likes the features and speeds of this product.
I will still wash my face as usual. But, every once in a while, a face massage would be a welcome treat.
This product receives a 4.0 - 4.25 star rating, with a moderately high level recommendation.


I’m kind of Weird, because I have Psoriasis  &  Seborrheic Dermatitis of the Scalp, Both.  I Even Get a Condition on my Forehead that’s Related.  So, I Use Prescription Ketoconazole Shampoo.  OMG, Is It Ever Drying to Your Hair.  It Works on the Scalp Condition, but Turns my Hair to Straw.  Another Really Bad Thing is that I’m Allergic to Sulfates & they  Put That in the Prescription Shampoo.  You Think as Much as it Costs and Knowing People Have Problems Anyway, they Could Leave the Crap Out, but No, they Put It In.  So, I Have to Take 2 Additional Allergy Meds Everytime I Wash My Hair!!  I’ve Been Using Some Different Sulfate Free Conditioners,  .Afterwards to Try to Get a Little Moisture Back into My Hair.  My Friend Says I’m A Fire Hazard, Because My Hair is So Dry.  I Use a Lot of Products on it Trying to Get Moisture Into It.

So, Enter This Stuff.  I Just Got it Yesterday.  So, I’ve Only Used it Once, but I Really Like it.  It’s a Small Bottle, so I’ll Have to get a Larger one Next Time.  It’s Always Smart to Start Out with a Smaller Size Anyway, to See How You Do.  My Hair Actually Feels Silky.  I Haven’t Even Put the After Towel Drying Leave-In Conditioner On That I Usually Do.  Because I Wanted to See How This Did On It’s On.  This is Day 2 & Usually By Day 2, I’m a Tender Box.  That’s Not an Exaggeration Either.  I had a Whole House Water Filter Installed & a Humidifier Put on the Furnace & that was all to Help My Hair, Because it Was So Dry (it Helps my skin Too)  I can Tell You, that was Not Cheap.  If This Keeps Working As Well As it Is, I’ll Keep Buying This.  My Scalp Feels Great.  So Soothed.

I received this at a discount for my honest evaluation.  This passed my test & I’ll continue using & purchasing it.  I recommend you try it, if you have either Psoriasis or Seborrheic Dermatitis.  It actually Works for Both.  If any part of this has been helpful, please indicate below, as it helps in my reviews.  Thank you for reading.


I really love this hydrating and moisturizing product.

I wasn't sure I would at first. Although the box is in English, and has clear instructions and ingredients, the product itself lacks those things. Celimax comes in a streamlined bottle that looks like mineral water. Aside from the general disaster that could pose with small children, the FDA requires cosmetic products sold in the USA list their ingredients on the bottle in English.

The ingredients, by the way, which I wish Amazon would leave a spot for cosmetic vendors to include in their listings, so we would know before we order in case of allergies, are Sedum Sarmentosum, Butylene Glycol, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Glycereth-26, Polyglutamic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Xylityglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Dipotassium Glycrrhizate, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Glucose, Phospholifpids, Diethoxyethyl Succinate, Caprylic/Capric Triclyceride, Ammonium Acryloylidimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, C12-13 Pareth-9, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin.

Having said that, I poured a little bit of the product onto a cotton pad in the evening and dabbed it onto my face, and onto the back of my hands. It initially felt just  a bit tacky, but almost immediately absorbed. I followed up on my face with my nightly cream. My face this morning feels AMAZING. The moisture level is through the roof.

I also want to mention fragrance. Like 95% of chronic migraine headache sufferers, I have a sensitive sense of smell. Anything cosmetic that has perfume (think lip smackers) or added scent has the potential to make me nauseous and bring on a migraine. This had just a faint authentic citrus smell, vaguely pleasant, which thankfully disappeared within a few seconds of hitting the cotton ball. That kind of fragrance is ideal.

And the effects are just amazing. I don't see my face all day, but I can sure see my hands on the keyboard. My hands are visibly more plumper, less dry, and  more hydrated. I am loving this product. Hopefully they're in process with getting their bottle properly labelled and safe for distribution in the United States, because this is my new routine. Such results!


I have semi-curly but puffy hair that I need to tame at least once every 3-4 months. Otherwise, I have to straighten my hair every day to look decent. I have been using this Japanese product which is a 2-step for the straightening and neutralizing. It usually takes a total of 3 hours or more to go through the entire process, with 45 mins session for each treatment steps and then the drying and straightening hair in between. I was really intrigued with the one-step because it saves so much time.

The order comes with magic straightening kit to do at home. There are instruction manuals in both Korean and English. It gives you step by step instructions that are very clear and easy to follow. The bottle already comes with the treatment. All you need to do it apply. Before you do this, there are hair treatment packets to use prior and after the treatment to protect your hair from excessive damage. The kit also comes with plastic cover for your shoulders and a brush for application.

I applied it over the top area because my hair is pretty long and really you should only target the new hair growth if you've done the treatment previously. If it was my first time I probably would not have enough treatment for my long hair. I would need to order two.

The instruction states to check after 10 minutes. Every hair is different so you will have to assess if you need to leave it on longer. The instruction specifies the duration and also guides you on how to check if your hair is ready to be washed out. If you pull one strand and you notice the curls are gone, then it's probably time to wash them. I left mine on for 40 minutes. I don't recommend it but I needed to from past experience because my hair is crazy. You rinse out the treatment but it tells you not to rub them. Just wash them through gently with your fingers. I applied the hair mist after washing it out, because you can feel the hair stiffen. Then I proceeded to blow dry and straighten the hair.

I washed my hair again after 2 days and sure enough the treatment worked. I do feel that because of the dryness, I still need to straighten the hair some, but definitely better than having to sit every morning and straighten the entirety of the hair.

For an avid magic straightening perm treatment user, I do recommend the product. I suggest getting additional product to make sure you revive your hair after treatment.


First things first - I purchased this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest, unbiased review.  The soap was actually for my son, so here is his evaluation:

I should start off this review by stating that I'm new to wet-shaving and have only used three other soaps prior to this one. I had actually considered this soap as one of my first purchases; I had found it and Mitchell's wool fat soap while looking for soaps that contain tallow.  However, both it and the other soap were out of my price range for my first soap, before even knowing if I would like the wet shaving process.  To my relief, I do, and very much.  Wet-shaving makes the act of shaving more of an experience, rather than a chore.  Before we get onto the soap itself, one small plus (or big, depending on your mindset) is that the soap is manufactured by a small business in the USA.  The next plus is that you will know every ingredient that is in the soap.

Now for the soap itself...
Let me start by saying that this is my favorite soap that I have used thus far - not on every aspect, but as a whole.  The scent is very natural; you can actually smell the clay in it, or it least I think I can, and it gives it a nice earthy smell.  The scent is not overpowering and it starts to grow on you the more you use it.  As far as lathering, it lathers just as well as anything else I have tried - better than two, and the same as another one.  As far as how slick it makes the razor feel on your face, I have used one other soap (Colonel Conk's) that was better than this one.  However, the downside to Colonel Conk's soap was that it made my skin feel very slick after shaving, so I would have to re-wash my face with a facial cleanser to get all the residue off, and to stop breakouts from happening. Finally, I had to stop using it.  This soap rinses off like a shaving soap should, or how I think one should.  One thing I noticed about this soap is that it does seem to take a little more water than other soaps I have used.  This is not at all an issue, but it caught me by surprise. I could not get a lather to save my life. At first I thought there was something wrong, but I added a few more drops of water and Shazam - lather for days.  I was so happy to be able to get this product at a discounted  price for giving an honest review and this has been mine.


I've always hated cream eyeshadow but I love glitter so I just don't buy it. I saw this and decided to try it. The price was so good and the pics were perfect so I decided to try this.  I don't get the neg reviews on this!! Yes there's a silvery glitter on top and after you use it, it might look like regular shadow underneath but it's not. If you take a bright flashlight to the pallet you clearly see its sparkly and shimmery all the way through! ! The reviews that said it's not glittery like the pics must be blind.  The pigment is the best! You can make and easily blend sparkly ombre looks with this rainbow being my favorite.  I was also surprised to see that if you open the pallet and hold it to the light the case is a beautiful transparent deep dark red color I love red it is my favorite! ! It stays on for hours!! The price the colors everything it's so worth it.  Just seriously hold a flashlight to the pallet after the first use and you will clearly see its sparkly all the way through. Don't expect it to be like cream glitter shadow where it's intense glitter only. This is pressed shimmery powder which is what I've been looking for.  I will definitely be buying this again just because it's that good and when I find something good, it's always been my luck they quit making it so I'm going to stock up on this. It's absolutely worth it. There's nothing I don't love about this awesome product! !
For the the reviews that say it's not glittery at all that is just not true by any means. It is!

Update:
The more you use this eyeshadow the more glitter you find mixed throughout! ! Ignore the neg reviews saying it's regular eyeshadow under the glitter layer. KEEPING USING IT you WILL see its glitter all the way through its outstanding and the best part is it's not cream eyeshadow which I hate. I'll even post a pic of the used pallet of needed to show there is alot of glitter through it the more you use it!!

Update:

Ive bought this 5 times now and I'll never get tired of it. I live in the Houston tx area and have to walk to work and this eyeshadow stays!! It's hot and humid and basically feels like a dishwasher outside and somehow this never fades at all. It does have glitter all the way through it's definitely worth the price!!


I have to say I am pleasantly surprised! This simple little mixture of only 5 bucks is actually effective! I received it yesterday and took it out for a test run today for work. I work in a retail chain store so I communicate with many people every day and I got hit after hit after hit.

My intent in wearing this was to evoke a warm and friendly persona which I radiate naturally but because this is a store, customers can be a tad dismissive to employees. So I applied my Pure Instinct to the sides of my collarbone, behind my ears, the veins on my wrist, and various dabs on my clothes so the smell can last a little longer. What a sweet and pleasant smell it has! It smells a tad like melon and bubble gum. A little powder too. Smells delicious! Despite these sweet scents, it doesn't smell "kiddie" and "immature" and plus the smell is light and could never be overpowering. It's quite the flattering scent that you could wear alone or compliment with your own signature perfume. Also the actual pheremone count in the bottle does seem to be a bit low (which is not a problem) so you cannot overdose on the pheremones and get bad effects. It's waaay too hard to overdose so dab as much as you feel is necessary on yourself. ^^

From the moment my shift started, customers actually stopped and listened when I offered them my help and advice. They would take my bags and even passing customers would come up just to compliment me and tell me kind things. This is definitely a unisex attractant because both genders were equally affected in positive ways and made my job very fruitful today! This is the perfect pheremone mixture to use at work if you're looking for a pheremone for the work place!

Many times customers would pass me by, stop, and exclaim that I smell wonderful and ask what I was wearing. A couple of guys came to me just to talk about how delicious I smelled, haha! Because I was having such great and magnetic success at my job, my managers were constantly praising me with excitement and even the DISTRICT MANAGER who stopped by to check on our store was highly impressed by my energy and how attracted to me the customers were.

The smell does lessen after about 4 hours and I was not able to smell it anymore unless I really sniffed myself but it seems others could still smell it because I was still being complimented on my scent. Not bad! I reapplied on my break just for extra safety though, hehe!

This has been a highly successful test run and I will be wearing this lovely magic in a bottle quite often! <3


I never heard of charcoal removing toxins from your body, so I was surprised to come across this product while researching natural facial washes. Upon reading some of the reviews I took it upon myself to do some reading on charcoal and its properties. I felt what I read along with some of the reviews convinced me enough to make a purchase. I'm not going to lie, I was skeptical but the way my cheeks have been riddled with blackheads I figured I had nothing to lose. I was so excited about this product I washed my face immediately after I got it out my mailbox, even though I had just finished washing my face 5 minutes before. Like all the other reviewers said, this product DOES not foam up, instead it is a thin liquid that smells like roasted minty lemongrass. Mmmm! I left it on my face after massaging it in thoroughly for 5 minutes, when I looked at my cheeks they were so much lighter which indicated the product worked with removing the blackheads. However, it did not remove all of them, which are the ones that are embedded deep in my face(ewwww). After using it 2 more times, I could feel the embedded ones coming to the surface, and now since I've had it for a week, my cheeks are almost bump free, yayyyy! It is a great product for ladies who wear make-up, it can help with removing all that stuff from your pores. I recommend using it with [[ASIN:B004V0SZNO BriteLeafs 4-in-1 Electric Facial & Body Brush Spa Cleaning System (BL-802)]], a great alternative to the Clarasonic. This is def going in with my skincare regimen.

Update 4-29-13: I did stop using this product bc of the price however when I seen that they had increased the bottle size I purchased another one. I hated that I stopped using this product bc my pores get so clogged I am constantly breaking out. My face was so congested I could feel little bumps beneath my skin and nothing was working. I ordered another bottle a week and a half ago and my face just cleared up and now when I touch my cheeks they are smooth. To increase this product effectiveness take a rag wet it with hot water and put it to your face for about 3 times for about 10 seconds each. Then use a facial scrub brush to get in your pores and let it sit for about 2 minutes, this helps also with milia under your eyes, just gently rub those areas with the facial wash and in no time those will disappear too. No I do not work for the company, just offering advice to other oily faced people.


Face Moisturizers, and cosmetics in general, are typically not available or made with men in mind, so it is refreshing to find a beauty-type product and product line that caters to the male of the species.

Gentlehomme is certainly on to something pleasantly surprising, with a face moisturizer that contains many of the ingredients you might find in higher end products for women, such as collagen, oils, Vitamin E (tocopherol), butters, and stem cells.  The ingredient list is rather exhaustive, with probably more than you need, but I have to appreciate a product that is well thought out.  In terms of just the 'butters' and 'oils', the face moisturizer includes Cocoa Seed Butter, Coconut Oil, Avocado Oil, Bitter Orange Flower Oil, and Jojoba Seed Oil.

Unlike a few other reviews I've read of this product, I did not find the product to be greasy at all.  It absorbed rather quickly into the skin, leaving it soft and supple, with a slight glow, without being shiny.  It does have a thick, white, whipped consistency to it, similar to other facial creams out there, such as Noxzema.  Also being four ounces, rather than two ounces, which is more standard for facial creams, makes this a pretty good value, overall.

Also unlike other comments that I've read, I did not find the Neroli scent overpowering or unlikeable at all.  With that said, however, I found the smell to be very faint and more non-descript than of Neroli (Bitter Orange).  The fragrance is very light--not necessarily masculine as one might expect, but almost indistinguishable from most other products out there--not offensive but not remarkable.  My nose is rather sensitive to scents and I would have difficulty picking this one out in a crowd.

I like that I didn't have any negative reaction(s) to the product--no burning or stinging, rash or inflammation, and the moisturizer held up all day and all night without any discomfort or facial skin drying.  It applies easily and a little of it can go a long way.

I would like to know a little bit more about the stem cells that are used in this formulation, as the literature and description is rather empty.  Stem cells are supposed to help renew and rejuvenate the skin to make it look younger.  Are these plant or fruit stem cells (most likely) or human stem cells?  Live or extracts?  Similar questions about the type of collagen that is used might also be beneficial, or worthy of a more detailed description or commentary.

It's advertised promise to moisturize, revitalize and hydrate seems spot-on.  I rate this product as an excellent choice in the limited field of men's facial moisturizers.

Recommended.  Made in China for Gentlehomme, LLC, U.S.A.  Certified Vegan.


In the winter, my skin turns in to scaly, flaky paper. I started using Liquid Gold almost two weeks ago (just in time for a cold front and a huge snow storm) and I don't recognize my skin. I use Liquid Gold in the morning and right before bed every day. A little of it sits on the surface of my skin, but it never offsets on my pillow or clothing. After a half hour or so, it's completely absorbed. I'm 56, so I've been watching my skin go through all kinds of hormonal acrobatics, from rosacea to acne to uneven texture and coloring. Does Liquid Gold eliminate all of these flaws? No. But it DOES alleviate them and help improve my skin texture (no painfully dry papery skin! Blast the heater in the car-- I don't care!). The proof that this stuff works for me, though, is that I feel comfortable enough in my own skin to go out without makeup on most days. I'm not afraid of getting older and I'm not looking for a miracle cure, I just want my skin to look happy and healthy. It does.

The packaging is simple yet effective to prevent breakage during storage and transport. The bottle is in a muslin bag, which is nestled inside a thick cardboard cylindrical box with a snug lid, which is also nestled inside a cardboard box. A lot of care was taken with the package design to reflect the organic, down-to-earth approach that Auntie and Me takes with their products, and it is effective in preventing breakage.

If I'm being critical, I have to say that I really dislike the bottle itself. The glass bottle with a slick label and a dropper than dribbles and leaks is a disaster story in the making. The very first time I used the product, the dropper spilled a little on the outside of the bottle and it has been slick and hard to hold ever since. Some sort of texture on the bottle or label would be a very nice addition to prevent dropping an eighty-dollar bottle of oil.

I was brave and ordered the original scented version and I love it. I immediately picked up the camphory notes of the lavender with the resinous after notes of frankincense coming along afterwards. It's nothing overwhelming. Unfortunately, while I happen to love the smell of this version, one of my dogs won't come near me. She actually stopped sleeping in my room once I started using it. If I buy another bottle, I will go with the unscented version, unless I can get her to appreciate how good it smells.


I am giving this one 5 stars for the price. Other brands are selling the same product, 1 pair only, for 4x+ more than this price. IT IS EXACTLY THE SAME! I recommend this one. You'll have to wait longer for it, but just know that this isn't inferior to the more expensive ones - there is no difference whatsoever.

A few months ago, I reviewed the same product by another brand (Foxnovo) and after reviewing it, went in search to see if there were others selling for less. That is when I found and ordered this one, as well as a pair from every brand, in every price point. I haven't noticed any difference at all between the Foxnovo and this one, or any of them for that matter.

I have a moderate looking, but excruciatingly painful feeling bunion. I am to the point of desperation, and have tried anything and everything I think might help. It's not magic, but my toe has felt much better in the months since I've been wearing it. I like it well enough that I'm even just wearing it around the house under my sock. If it's on right, I don't even notice it's there.

It's thick enough to provide *some* amount of support between the big toe and the second toe, but it's soft and squishy enough that it doesn't bulk up my foot too much to wear shoes. It's really soft and comfy feeling also.

There are a few reviewers here and on other similar products that complain that it cuts off circulation in their toe. I don't understand this at all. Are they putting it on wrong? :-/  I wear a woman's size 10, and have kind of fat feet. This fits nicely, and would also fit for smaller feet because it's stretchy and it stretches to get around my toe. I can't speak for bigger feet than mine, however. I suppose it could reach the point of cutting off circulation, but I really think if you put it on right, it won't reach that point easily.

You might be so desperate that you can't wait for this product to arrive from China. There are other options selling for $8.99 Prime-shipped. Go ahead and buy a pair and see if you like them. If they help the pain, that price is fine too. If you end up liking those, I promise these are the same exact thing, and maybe you'll then want to stock up by buying a whole bunch of these. They might not be the most attractive footwear, but the amount they have decreased my bunion pain is so significant that I don't ever want to live without them again.


Though this is one of the models in the "lower" groups of Norelco's offerings, it has more than enough bells and whistles.  I really can't see why anyone would need more.  My first shave with this razor ended with the best shave I have ever had in my life.  Just read on and follow all the suggested steps.
Norelco instructs us that all razors of this model should be fully charged for 4 hours before the first shave. I believe that all of Norelco's razors are given if not a full charge, a partial charge.  The manual also explains about the LED lights that indicate the percentage of charged power available to the razor.  When I plugged my razor in for charging, before using, it said 40% available and the 60% indicator was blinking (meaning not quite 60% full).  Give the razor a full 4 hour charge, even if the LEDs say 100% in about 1 hour or so.  Go the full 4 miles the first time around (remember, this razor has a quick charge function, so it may appear to be fully charged, it isn't, it's just your quick charge at work).  I washed my face with plenty of soap and soaked my whiskers with a lot of water.  Then I dried my face completely.  Then, contrary to what Norelco says, I used a liquid preshave conditioner.  Not a gel, not a powder (which should never be done with these razors), simply a liquid.  Then I shaved - - - and it was the best shaving experience I have ever had.
The LED lights tell me everything I need to know - - 20%, 40%, on up to 100% power available.  It starts blinking red at 20% power left.  You can still shave; it's just letting you know that you need to charge it up.  It does have the sideburn trimmer, which I have used and it performed wonderfully for me.
If this is the "lower" line, I don't know what you can do with the higher lines.  I do not see any need for something beyond this razor.  It has its cleaning brush for the razor heads, it has its charging cord, it has its neat little traveling pouch that holds the razor and all its accessories.  What more do you need?
It feels comfortable and well balanced in my hand, it is very quiet, and it is a pleasant razor to look at.  For the price, you cannot possibly go wrong.


FELIZ DE RECIBIR ESTE APARATO DE BELLEZA, ME DECIDI A COMPRAR ESTE GADGET POR LOS BUENOS HE INCREÍBLES COMENTARIOS HA PARTIR DE HOY VIERNES 8 DE OCTUBRE DE 2021 LO COMIENZO A UZAR, VOY A VOLVER DENTRO DE 3 MESES PARA VER EL RESULTADO FINAL TENGO MUCHAS ESPECTATIVAS ESPERO AVER HECHO UNA BUENA INVERSIÓN, POR LO BONITO DEL DISEÑO Y LO FACIL DE USAR LE VOY A DAR  3 ESTRELLAS ACLARO MI RESEÑA SERA MUY HONESTA. ACTUALIZACIÓN: HOY 19 DE ABRIL DEL 2022 SEIS MESES DESPUES DE AVER COMPRADO ESTE APARATO ESTOY ACA PARA CONTAR MI EXPERIENCIA Y PUES COMO PUEDEN VER EN LAS FOTOS ESTOY MUY FELIZ CON LOS RESULTADOS ES INCREIBLE COMO CAMBIA LA PIEL DEL CONTORNO DE OJOS YA NO TENGO PIEL CAIDA NI ARRUGAS LA PIEL ESTA MUY FIRME COMO PUEDEN VER EN LA FOTO DE SEGUIMIENTO QUE HICE LE DOY 5 ESTRELLAS POR LO GENIAL Y EXCELENTE APARATO, CONENCE CON EL NIVEL 2 Y AHORA ME HAGO A UN NIVEL 4 , LO HECHO TODOS LOS DIAS AHORA DE ULTIMO LO ESTOY HACIENDO PASANDO UN DIA , LES RECOMIENDO UTILIZAR DESPUES DEL TRATAMIENTO EL SERUM DE NIRA Y LUEGO UNA CREMA DE CONTORNO DE OJOS HIDRATANTE Y REFRESCANTE Y REPARADORA PARA DESPUES DEL USO DEL LASER AL DIA SIGUIENTE ME PONGO SERUM DE ACIDO HIALURONICO Y LA MISMA CREMA DE CONTORNO DE OJOS ESTOY FELIZ POR LOS RESULTADOS ESTOY INVESTIGANDO SI SE PUEDE HACER ESTE LASER EN TODA LA CARA... VOLVERE DESPUES DE UN TIEMPO CON NUEVAS RESEÑAS...


First, this product really *does* whiten teeth--it's not a gimmick as some people think. (It uses a peroxide, which is probably how your dentist would do it, although this is a less concentrated form and takes two weeks.) Of course, it only whitens natural teeth, not dental work, but for most people, they should work.

Now, on to the product itself. Some people have complained about them being difficult to apply, but after the first couple strips I didn't have any problems, and even the first time I applied it I didn't fold a strip or mess up anything major. Keep in mind that some tooth sensitivity is normal; personally, mine was only mild at worst and really only noticeable right after I applied a strip, but I know some people who aren't as lucky. If this is you, using a toothpaste for sensitive teeth may help. Also keep in mind that eating, drinking, and probably talking (unless you have better luck than I) are pretty much out of the question while you're wearing these, but I simply did one application on my drive home from work and another later in the night. My only concern was that the strips, especially the top ones, are a bit short and only cover your front eight or so teeth, but for most people that shouldn't be a problem.

A year after my first use (teeth still looking good), I am currently using a generic brand--Equate, available from Wal-Mart for about $15, about $5 less than these--and have to say that I like Crest Whitestrips better because the strips are more flexible and easier to apply, and they stay in place better. The Equate ones have a bit harder plastic and tend to slide off my teeth if I open my mouth. Hardly worth it to save $5.

It is also worth noting there are two other versions of Whitestrips: Premium and Premium Plus. Both contain a more concentrated peroxide that works in less time (7 and 10 days, respectively [the 10-day version is the same as the 7-day version but includes three extra days of strips for extra whitening], as opposed to the 14 of this Classic version) but are more expensive and--based on their reviews--seem to cause more problems with sensitivity and such. Therefore, unless you're in a hurry, I think you'd be fine with these.

In summary, I am happy with this product and think that most people would be, too. Not bad for the price (certainly cheaper than a professional whitening), and they really do whiten!


At first, I was a bit skeptical about baby cologne. The act of spraying down your smelly little bundle of joy with cologne seems a bit weird. Are babies supposed to smell like anything but babies? So, we actually bought this spray for us, figuring the ingredients would be healthier if it was meant for youngsters. This does smell pretty darn good!

When the bottle arrived, it came capless in an envelope. The bottle feels like very lightweight plastic and cheap. Not sure why they did not go with a thicker plastic or even glass given the price point of this being not exactly on the cheap side. The packaging does not match the price or quality.

I wanted the white blossom/citrus version, which was unavailable and worried lavender would be cloyingly sweet and feminine. A few squirts from the bottle and my fears were gone ... this leans more towards feminine but could be worn by a man as well. The note I smell most is orange blossom followed by a faint lavender. It is fresh and captivating and I do get the mediterranean influence ... it smells like Spring on the Amalfi Coast. It's classy and well balanced ... I am a huge fan of colognes/perfumes and have lots of the high end Creed, Aqua di Parma, etc. and while you'll never mistake this for a luxury scent, it's better than a lot of the cheaper colognes and perfumes.

I wish I could tell you how babies like it, but mostly my 40 year old girlfriend wears this. It's a splash she puts on after the shower or before heading out when she wants something not as strong or distinctive as perfume. This doesn't last a long time ... maybe an hour or two. Nor does it project incredibly well ... it sits close to the skin. But for the price and how refined it is, it's worth keeping in your overnight bag or gym locker.

The ingredients seem to be similar to a normal eau de cologne. I am not sure I'd spritz down an infant with this too often ... but it seems to be a slightly scaled down version of bottled perfume. It still contains alcohol as the first ingredient but feels lighter on the skin.

Overall, despite the cheap packaging, this is a nice light scent that is good for adults and probably kids. Orange blossom is one of my favorite smells and it's high on the list of basenotes here. I'd recommend keeping a bottle of this on hand for a quick refreshing spritzdown. It smells nice and seems high quality.


It most certainly did NOT arrive with an acceptable edge on it. I'm a bit of a stickler. Every knife I own is sharp enough to shave with, even my EDC knife. I take pride in my knives' edges. A good tool is only as good as you keep it.

So I'm picky. But I had to put a proper edge on it. It was sharp enough to shave with, barely, but it wasn't cleanly shaving.

After I put a solid edge on it, it works pretty darn well. Much better with a really good edge put on it with a precision sharpening system.

I like the strop. It's short, but hey, how much do you need for a straight razor? The strop does feel a little cheap. Because it is. I mean, look at the price, right? But it work just fine for knocking off that wire edge and returning an edge to straight again.

It handles just fine, feels good and comfortable. I mean, it's a pretty standard straight razor.

I do have serious concerns about the quality of the metal. Thing is that even after putting a crazy OCD driven best edge on it, it's still just, speaking purely subjectively here, I have a feeling I'm going to feel a lot different about this thing after a year of use. So far, the edge is holding, but honestly, I'd like it to be sharper. Need a better metal to get an edge sharper than it has. I imagine I'll have to be regularly busting out the stones and clamp. I highly doubt this edge will last a long time and that just the strop will keep that edge sharp enough for my tastes.

But a pretty decent straight razor and strop for the price. Nice. Nice. Not thrilling. But nice.
Go ahead, pull the trigger. Unless you're looking for a high quality straight razor. This one is fine for light use if you know how to properly set and maintain a serious edge.

-----
Edit/update: Total junk quality metal. I've given up on this thing. I'll get an edge on it and it'll barely shave acceptably.

Listen, I know how to sharpen. My big ridiculous combat knife, my KA-BAR, shaves better than this thing and holds a better edge. I legit compared them. Yes, I shaved with my combat knife to prove to myself it would do a better job. And it did. By FAR.

Here's the issue. This is a novelty item. This is a "I own a straight razor" conversation piece.

The metal is just too weak to hold a proper edge vs hair. It degrades the edge far too quickly. You have to use the strop constantly just to get a barely acceptable shave. Honestly, it's junk. My everyday carry pocket knife would work better.

Degraded to 1 star. Like the edge degrades on this blade after every individual hair it cuts.

Pass on this item.


I've owned one for two years. It still has the original blades and they shave very closely. My face feels soft, smooth, and nice. It looks great too.

The key is to take my time. It's easy to feel the skin with my free hand to know which areas need more shaving. Gliding the cutters in several directions over the same area works very well. A good shave takes about 7 minutes.

The product's design is beautiful. It's comfortable to hold and move around. It's a lot lighter than a rechargeable model so there's no chance of it tiring my arm.

I tap out the stubble every 3 or 4 days. I disassemble the head and brush out the stubble every 2 weeks. I clean the cutters and heads with rubbing alcohol every 2 or 3 months. They show no signs of dulling. I bought replacement cutters a year ago, but haven't had any reason to discard the originals. They still work well even if I let the stubble build up inside the shaver for 5 days.

The tip of another reviewer was good: Don't use and wear out the power switch. Just leave it on and plug and unplug the cord. I followed the advice with no problems. The machine is powerful and reliable. The coiled cord is short, but stretches out with use. I use the shaver 4 feet from the outlet. The cord still coils up nicely when not in use and limits counter top cable clutter.

The cord pulls out from the shaver sometimes, but it's easy to hold it in place when shaving and stretching the cord all the way. A very minor inconvenience.

I bought this simple model because it was the cheapest and expected it to last 18 months. It was also the only corded shaver I could find. Much to my delight, it has kept working like new far beyond my expectations.

I'll be a rotary shaver user for the rest of my life. Every other shaver I've owned became useless and dangerous when a single hole appeared in the foil, but I don't think that could happen with Norelco's well engineered heads. The metal is stronger and thicker than foils. It is much more mechanically efficient to have the blades moving in one direction the whole time compared to vibrating back and forth. It probably saves electricity too. It's certainly quieter than buzzing foil shavers.

Norelco deserves a lot of credit for designing, manufacturing, and selling such a great product.


These Dreadlock Beads for Hair, Braids and Locs caught my eye.  I actually wanted them for two reasons.  One reason being that summer is coming and I wanted to do a slightly BOHO look with little braids without having rubber bands showing.  I LOVE summer BOHO and silver filigree is just my style so these beads (which are actually more like cuffs) are perfect for me.  The second reason I wanted these is that I am starting to make handmade dolls and these would be perfect for a little boho doll I am currently working through the design on.  I found several good things about these little beads:

-they are lightweight so they won't weigh heavily on your hair and damage it
-they are easily opened so that you can slide your hair in and not have to 'thread' it through
-they are not large (only 8mm) or overly ornate so they add to your hair design rather than take away from it
-they can be used at the root of your hair, the middle of your hair or the end and are still comfortable to sleep on
-they come in a pack of 50 which is more than ample for your hair styles (although if you have very thick hair and are using two per braid or dread you may want to get more)
-they lock onto your hair or braid snugly

The only downside I had with these little cuffs was when I used the first one.  It was my fault though as I closed it too quickly and a bit too hard,  I flattened the poor little thing. Unfortunately once you flatten them they are near impossible to get round again. The next one was simpler.  I had opened it gently, slid my hair through and placed my thumb and forefinger on either side of the opening and GENTLY pushed the ends back together and VOILA! perfectly round still!  With each bead it got easier and easier until I didn't even think about it anymore.  To get them over a rubber band simply slide your braid into the bead then slide it down over the rubber band rather than trying to open and close it enough to fit the rubber band.  Also wrap the rubber band in such that it is the same length and the bead (or a little shorter) so that there is no 'belly' and it is hidden by the bead.

Overall I found these little beads to be just what I needed!  I did get my first pack at a discount in exchange for a fair review and that is what I have done.  I LOVE these little beads and am looking forward to getting more for myself and my creations.


I'm not sure why but I've always loved wigs and playing dress up.  I'm 26 years old and I still play with wigs like a little kid.  It works out great, too, because I've got two 7 year old nieces who love playing dress up, too.  I seen this wig and knew it'd be the perfect addition to our dress up bin.  However, after getting this wig in the mail and trying it on I'm thinking it may be a little too long for them to wear, as it's pretty long on me.  Regardless, this wig is absolutely stunning.  I'm a brunette so it was very nice to see what I'd look like with blonde hair.  Let me tell you a little bit about this wig.  If you're not familiar with wigs, a lot of people wear them with bald caps.  This wig does include a weaving cap.  I have no clue how to use this, even with the instructions on the package.  If you know how to use it, kudos to you.  If not, no worries...you can still wear this wig without wearing the cap.  The wig goes on very easily.  I have naturally long hair and I was worried it would look awful with a great big hair bump underneath but honestly, you probably couldn't even tell this was a wig at first glance, if at all.  The color of this wig is a NATURAL looking blond, which I absolutely love.  Don't get me wrong, I love funky colored wigs but I ADORE the natural looking ones like this!  If I were in a position where I needed a realistic looking wig at a decent price, I would definitely purchase this item.  While this wig was a little long on me I don't see why I couldn't cut it if I wanted to.  However, I don't believe this can be curled or straightened.  Also, I'd like to mention that this thing sheds like crazy.  I don't know if that's just because it's a new wig or if wigs do shed quite a bit but this wig has quite a bit of loose hairs.  Finally, I wish there were some care instructions included.  I am not familiar with how to properly care for a wig, and if I didn't know any better I'd probably try to curl this (don't think it'd be good).  Maybe include some care/useage instructions?  Overall, though, an absolutely stunning and beautiful wig!  Very pleased with this purchase, would buy again!

I received this item for free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.  I received no other compensation.


First of all, I am not a dental professional...
I didn't think much about it when my wife told me that she wanted a new toothbrush for Christmas...but I took notice when I found out how much the one was that she wanted.  Around [price] for a toothbrush seemed a bit excessive to me at first!  But we went ahead and got one anyway.  My wife is a dental hygienist, and the dentist she works for highly recommends this product (and he rarely if ever recommends dental products!).  As it turned out, we received a second toothbrush from my folks at Christmas, so we are the proud owners of two Sonicare toothbrushes.
I've been reserving judgement on this product until I've had a good chance to see how I like it.  After a month of regular use I've got to say that it's GREAT!  The internal timer is a good idea.  It helps you to pace your tooth brushing, making sure that you spend enough time to insure adequate cleaning.  Though one 2-minute cycle is long enough for a good brushing, I often brush for two of those cycles.  I sometimes use the brush without toothpaste and sit and read while I brush for two or three cycles.  The sonic cleaning really does a great job!  When I'm done my teeth feel clean and smooth, as good or better than after I get done with a professional cleaning.
I can honestly say that my gums feel like they are in better shape than they used to be, and my teeth are cleaner on a regular basis.
After a full month of using a Sonicare brush I give it two thumbs up.  Our children (ages 6, 8, 10) use it as well, and they enjoy it too.
The brush handle contains a rechargable battery, and the brushes are available in different sizes.  I like the compact head better than the larger head.  The handle takes a little getting used to, since it is much larger than a standard toothbrush's handle.  It also takes a few brushings to get used to the rapid vibrations in your mouth -- it can really tickle -- and I imagine that if you have sensitive gums that it could cause some mild painat first, but will certainly firm up the gums and help their condition improve in good order.  It really made my saliva run the first few times I used it, but that's not a problem now.  Another thing that takes a little getting used to is the fact that you don't have to supply the muscle power to do the brushing.  All you have to do is to hold the brush head gently against the teeth and the handle does the rest.
All in all, I'd say that Sonicare's brush is the best oral hygeine product I've ever used.  Definitely in the 5-star category!
Brush on!
Alan Holyoak


[[VIDEOID:f220c59cb063f2e164b3cdaee6115520]] This review is for 100% Green Sandalwood Comb by Can You Handlebar and will be divided into the following 3 parts:
Review of the product
Experience using the product
Why the rating?

Review of the product
The comb comes with a black pull string pouch and is packed into a zippered plastic case. The comb is made of green sandal wood and is two sided. The teeth are spaced at about 1/32 inch and the teeth on both sides are spaced the same. When you place the comb near the nose it has a wonderful, fragrant sandalwood scent.

This comb has a medium brown finish with greenish streaks in the wood. It is very attractive in appearance. It is 3 and 13/16 inches long from end to end, 2 and 5/16 inches wide and approximately 3/8 inches thick at the center of the handle which tapers to pointed teeth on each side.

The comb is sturdy and feels good in the hand. Both sides taper to a nice smooth finish with a well-rounded, but not sharp point. “HAWATOUR” is etched into the wood. This comb weighs 1.1 ounces on the food scale.

Experience using the product
My daily routine is to massage a quality beard balm followed by quality beard oil into the beard and skin. I then brush my beard with a boar bristle brush and comb my beard for a couple of minutes. I comb periodically through the day and generally do the Balm/oil massage in the morning and again after a bath or shower in the evening. All pimples, chaffing, beardruff, itching and irritation have gone away since performing this routine.

This comb gives a therapeutic feeling and the teeth do not scrape the skin like plastic combs do. I purchased this comb for my son who also wears a thick beard. He does not and probably will not carry this comb in his pocket for risk of losing or breaking it.

I stated in the video that instructions were included but I was mistaken. The sheet is on how to leave a review. I guess you don’t really need instructions with a comb. Durp! If you are interested in a thicker tooth spacing on one side and thinner tooth spacing on the other also check out Dream Bear’s comb.

Why the rating?
This is a high quality grooming piece which feels great on the beard and skin, and is a pleasure to use. This comb is easily a 5 star product. Overall, I am happy with the purchase. This product was received, and tested during a promotional period at a discount. I have attempted to give a thorough, comprehensive, objective, and honest review; I hope it has been helpful to you.


I am a sucker for beauty implements and I love, love, love this set of tweezers!  They are high quality and are comparable to another well known tweezer brand that would cost a person four times what this one cost if four pairs of tweezers were purchased.  These came in a nice little pouch with a sealable flap and four individual pockets for the tweezers.  This will allow them to be carried easily in a purse or bag and will help prevent them from becoming too dull or the tips from getting bent.

The tweezers are painted with a black sparkly enamel and numbered individually.  The company makes ten distinct varieties of tweezers and the package mentions these are the four most popular.  There are two pairs of tweezers that are needle sharp which would be great for splinters or ingrown hairs.  I used the flat edged tweezers, one of which is slightly slanted.  Personally, I do better with the slanted but both worked to remove stray eyebrow hairs quickly and effectively.  One of the needle sharp pairs features a curved tip, something I have never seen in any facial tweezers before.  I have seen it in industrial picks, but it makes for an effective beauty implement as well.

These tweezers were easily cleaned both before and after use.  A quick daub with an alcohol soaked cotton ball did the trick.  I would not leave these out in the reach of children as they are sharp (as mentioned earlier).  Even the flat edged pairs have a nice edge to them and they are not the typical dime store tweezers that are somewhat blunted.

The customer service I received from Smarkle was enthusiastic.  They are proud of their product and very proud that I have gotten it.  One thing I was somewhat disappointed in was that there is no mention of getting the tweezers resharpened or reshaped in the event of bending.  The other more expensive brand of tweezers provides this service.  If Smarkle did, that would push their products over the top for me.  But, that may be why the one brand is four times more expensive than Smarkle.

For the record, I have received these tweezers from Smarkle at a deeply discounted price in exchange for an honest product review.  This I have given you.  I am not paid for my reviews, and anyone is welcome to submit questions to me.  Thanks for taking the time to read my review.


Disclaimer: Full disclosure, I'm a member of Era Organic's VIP club. It costs nothing to me and I receive discount codes should I elect to purchase products on Amazon. This was given at discount, though not free, shortly before its launch. Prior to this I use Wella.

[Hair Type: Caucasian, very thick, 50% straight and 50% curly]  [Habits: 90% air dried, remainder heat dry or straightened]. [Products: None, occasionally Aquage straightening gel] [Other: Lightly color treated, trimmed and grown from scalp 2 years old. Washed three times a week approx.]

Hair history is important. If your hair sucks, you dry and fry it, over wash it, load on masking products or live in a difficult region you should be cognizant of reasonable expectations. Here is my impression..

It has an odor, naturally occurring. It reminds me of citrus; delicate and underwhelming. The shampoo is pearlescent, runny but not thin. After scrubbing thoroughly it rinsed well. Shampoo's job done. Squeaky clean. No tea tree-like tingle, no surprises, meets expectation.

The conditioner is thick, white, barely scented. It goes on beautifully and coats without weighing and slicking it down. I usually apply, tie a bun and body wash while it absorbs 2-6 minutes. The conditioner instantly appears as the big winner to me. In the shower, I had a giddy anticipation once I felt the way it rinsed off. The way my hair felt damp invited confidence.

I let my hair air dry, applied no products and assessed when dry: soft, silky, clean. Hair texture was dialed down from its usual puzzling, frizzy coarse to pleasantly manageable. I get this feeling at the salon with high test stuff, water filtration systems and the like. I live in New England and have hard water and 15 year old pipes/water heater. No fancy shower conditions.

Summary: Through three consecutive uses, results were similar. Using Aquage (frizz taming gel) my hair went greasy quickly. The current cost of these products and bottle size makes it illogical to pursue in my case. I need huge economy bottles for my amount of hair.

Your results will vary. Your monetary situation will vary. I rate this 5/5 quality and overall result. 5/5 customer service, delivery etc. 3.5/5 on economy pricing, size etc.

ALL of these ratings are specifically my own situation. I hope being thorough can aid someone in any way. I have no allergies to dyes, perfumes or ingredients.

Happy hair day to you!


I really like this shaver and I use it a lot. I write a lot of reviews on Amazon that are for fun only and not serious, but believe me, I am being serious here.

This shaver has lots of good features, and it definitely does pay for itself. I'm a guy who just likes having a crew cut, and this shaver is perfect for that. Why go to the store and pay $15 to have some stranger cut your hair (and have to waste your time waiting until they can get to you) when you can just buy this baby and do it yourself? Or better yet, have your significant other help you out and do it for you. It has already paid for itself several times over. (I like Setting 2, myself.)

Also very useful is the nose hair trimmer. This is not something that guys like to talk about very often but it happens to the best of us and there's no shame in trimming that unsightly growth out. This one is very useful. You just clip it in, turn it on, and jam that sucker up your nostril. Again, VERY useful.

The rest of the attachments were okay but not necessary, in my opinion.

So why 4 stars? Because of an accident that I had once with this thing, a manufacturer problem. I had started shaving my head and the power went out. Apparently it wasn't fully charged. So I was left with stripes of bald patches running down my hair, and it looked extremely bad.

I recharged it overnight, but had to go to work the next morning and didn't have time to finish the job before I left. So I had to go to work with my hair looking all nappy like I had been suffering from radiation fallout sickness or something. I had to hole up in my office all day, so I would not be seen.

This disaster could have been easily averted had the power supply on this thing been set up so that you can use the device while it is plugged in. Only it doesn't work that way. It is not set up to operate off of a power supply. It is only set up to operate off of its charge. So when it is plugged in, it is only charging the battery. If the battery is dead, then it won't turn on and you can't use it even when it is plugged in!

Whoever heard of such a crazy arrangement? This is totally unlike the other Norelco shaver (the 3-disc beard shaver). It makes me want to give it 1 star, but that would be unfair.

So basically here is my advice: Make sure that this thing is well-charged before you put it to your head. Otherwise, you may be sorry! Take it from somebody who has been there.


I'll start with the best things about this curling iron. The heating element is encased in plastic so its easy to use without burning yourself. I am not sure why most of the deep wavers these days got away from that and now its all this exposed hot mettle that one wrong move or a slip of the wrist and you are burning your neck or face or hand with it. But not with this one. Its nice that way. That's probably one of the biggest reasons I went with this one.  Its very attractive and sleek looking with a nice swivel cord. It shuts itself off after an hour which is nice as I have left it on by mistake before. Gives you peace of mind if you can't remember if you left it on after you've left your house which is awesome.

Now it works alright and you can make nice waves with it if you are careful to align the waver properly because its like they went a little cheap on the waving plates. You really have to think about it and position it right each time because you have one and half wave on each plate as apposed to two full barrels on one side and one full barrel on the other that fits between the two on the one side, which makes it easier when trying to align as you work your way down your hair each time.  But with this one if you don't do it right you end up sort of straitening an area that you were trying to produce a wave. And then its hard to fix it. I suppose you would get used to it over time and it might not be a big deal but I didn't like it. I kept trying to not let it bother me but it bothered me. Also I didn't think it went as deep as I might want sometimes. With the one I posted on here in the photo which is a Bedhead waver, you have that option to go deeper by leaving it on longer and also it has hotter settings that this one doesn't have. This Wessopan iron that I am reviewing only goes to 200 degrees. It takes longer to do my hair for sure. My new one which is a Bedhead goes from 250 up to 400 degrees. Much easier to use and faster. Its only half enclosed in plastic for some reason but it has a plastic nob on the end to hold if you need it also. Its pretty good, I only burned myself a little on the side of my face once. Ugh. How much extra can adding the other side of plastic casing really cost anyway? Seriously. But I digress.

I'm hoping I can send this one back. If not its okay because it wasn't as pricey as my new Bedhead one and it would do in a pinch if for some reason my new one stopped working. So it can be a backup.