OMFG this brush is amazing! I have 3B style curls and I'm also biracial so my hair is really porous and a bit on the fragile side. In its curly state it's a pain to care for but the traditional blow dry and flat iron method is both tedious and damaging to my hair.

When wet to straight irons came out, I immediately hopped on board because it just made more sense that heating my hair while wet would be less damaging to it. Through this I got hooked lol. But even with that it is a bit tedious.... though it did help me figure out that I could flat iron my hair dry and skip the blow dryer.

My boyfriend has one of these brushes and I tried it as a quick way to straighten my hair in the am. I was SUPER impressed! But it had some design flaws that made me seek my own, and landed me here.

From what I've seen comparing this brush to the more popular Rinfy and his brush, they've reallly improved upon the original design concepts. Most notably, the buttons are on the front of the handle and not the sides, down near the cord instead of anywhere up near the head.  This along with the way they're shaped to be concaved makes it highly unlikely they'll be pressed by accident. But even if you do press them by accident, the device automatically locks them about 30s after the temperature is set. If you want to change the temp or turn it off after that, you need to click the power button twice to unlock them.

The teeth are not only steep enough to accommodate my thick hair, but there's also way more of them packed more densely together. This seems to make this brush MUCH quicker at straightening my hair, and it can also get it board straight. The other brushes have only gotten it as close as a little wave.

Since my hair is so thick, I also have to place my hand on the bristles while I pull the brush through so it gets all my hair in it. This is the only model I've tried which hasn't burned me even once while using it so far. The teeth are so densely packed that there is no way for a finger or the side of my hand to slip down past the safety portion of it.

Quick heating? Honestly I don't know why anyone tries to claim that.... I've never seen any heated hair product heat up quickly. My stove doesn't even heat up quickly. I hardly expect my straightening iron or brush to defy the laws of physics so I don't have to wait a few minutes for it to heat up. That's why I turn it on BEFORE I'm ready to use it. 😉

All joking aside though, this really is a fantastic brush. It even FEELS high quality. Nice weight, premium plastics, slick design. It will fit right in with other hair devices no matter how pricey they are.


This mask is unlike any other I've used. Unopened, it sounds like a heavy liquid when the container is shaken; I'm used to masks that are "solid" and extremely thick, but was looking for an exfoliating mask because my skin gets very dry and flaky in winter. Got this one because I was offered a discount in exchange for an honest review. Used it last night for the first time...

It should probably be well-shaken before each use, and it looks very strange. Kind of a greenish-grey pearlescence, and it is a "runny" mask. A little goes a long way, too! I was surprised. There must be at *least* 20 treatments in this little jar. Required less than two teaspoons to do my entire face and under the jawline.

It feels strange. Kind of an icy-hot sting in the beginning; interesting, but not uncomfortable. It doesn't feel as though it would do a lot of exfoliating, and it doesn't dry quickly (maybe it's not supposed to dry, at all). The instructions said to leave it on for 20 minutes, but I left it on for an hour. At that point, it was flaky. Rather than simply rinse it off, I rubbed it off with my fingers, and THAT was definitely exfoliating. This wouldn't work with any of the other masks I've used, and I really liked being able to easily/gently rub every bit off using my fingers. Post-rub, my face felt very dry, but after rinsing with warm water that feeling went away and my skin was SO soft.

Today when I awoke, my skin felt great. No dry patches. I did still apply my usual three or four drops of cold argan oil, just because the humidity is so low right now.

As-is, I like this mask much more than I thought I would when I first opened the jar (though it smells wonderful, again, it's very "liquid," which seemed strange before I'd actually used it). That said, I'll probably alternate between using it straight out of the jar and adding some bentonite to make it a bit thicker. Very happy to have this organic mask!

REVIEWS:  Most of my reviews are 4* and 5* whether for items I received at a discount in exchange for an honest review, items I purchased at the regular Amazon price, or things I've bought elsewhere but like or hate enough to write a review. There are few bad reviews because I research every purchase I make, and junk even at a discount is still junk. I try not to buy junk (and I only exchange reviews for discounts with items I actually want and use). A bad review means I didn't do my homework (or fell for some crafty hype) and made a big mistake.


I go through these like water!  Same formula, different bottles, for use on skin or surfaces.  I use it on counters, phones, keyboards, jewelry, leather chair, and am about to use it on wood floors (although I will wipe after a minute so area doesn't remain wet).  and many other things.  It does not sting as would alcohol based  products if you have cuts on your hands, and from what I have researched, it will actually help heal them!  A family member used it on her little daughter's eczema, and it cleared it up!  Use it on shopping cart handles and even on restaurant utensils especially during flu season.  No wiping necessary is a great convenience, also, so long as the surface will not be harmed when remaining wet for a length of time.  Constructive Criticism:  The bottles could be improved. Sometimes they are hard to open and close.  The plastic edge is sharp and you need to be careful when struggling with this as it can hurt your hand (especially if wet).  The stream setting on the bottle is useless to me and, in fact, is annoying since one has to remember which way to turn the nozzle for the regular spray or it will be necessary to turn often hard to turn on-off part back to off and then on again, turning it to the spray side.  The little bottles are overpriced, and it the company suggests not refilling from larger bottles, although they do seem to think it is OK if you are careful not to contaminate anything.  Would be nice if they did not discourage this as one is paying so much to be sure the product is effective.  It would also be great to have expiration dates printed on the label.  There are other products such as Lysol  that have jumped on the bandwagon that use the magic of hypochlorous, but I prefer Clean Smart because other companies do not state that their product can be safely used so diversely (perhaps due to the percent of active ingredient being higher in other products?).  Very important:  This product can be used around cats!  The company says, even if they lick it when wet, it will not harm them!  A helpful tip:  If you are spraying a surface where the product beads and you need to have the product contact the entire surface, what I do is use a paper towel to make sure the entire area is wet.  If necessary, spray twice.  If Simple Science is reading this, I hope they will consider the improvements I mentioned.


I've seen these steamer machines that are used to remove gel nail polish and while I've always wanted to try them, I was very skeptical and unwilling to spend the money on a gadget that may or may not work. But, removing the gel polish is the worst part or the thing I hate about gel polish: it's time consuming and so hard on the nail bed. I've seen mixed reviews online about gel polish steamers but I finally decided to try one.
This gel polish remover machine actually works. It was easy to put together and I was able to completely remove my gel polish in under 20 minutes. First and most important is to file the top layer of gel down first with a nail file before using this device. I was not able to get the gel polish offf without filing the surface first. I put about two capfuls of 100% acetone (you can use less) into the little tray and turned the machine on. Once it beeps, you can stick your fingers inside. It gets a little hot but it's not painful. After five minutes the machine will beep and I am able to scrape off most of the gel polish. I have to do a second round to get certain areas that just won't scrape off. And when I say scrape off, I mean easily scrape off not scraping and hurting the surface of the nail. I guess I should say push off the gel polish to remove it. I leave the remaining acetone in the tray and either reuse it or dump it. I would say this is easier than using aluminum foil or plastic nail caps because you do the whole hand at once. With foil or plastic caps, I never get my whole hand done at once. This was easier and I didn't use any cotton balls and I used less acetone.

The device is a little pricey. It's basically a warming plate fitted inside a contained area with holes to place your fingers. It's worth the money to me because I hate the process of gel removal. I  like that the company provides four replacement plastic pieces for the nail holes. It took me a while to figure out what the replacement pieces were for but after reading one of the reviews I now realize what it's used for. There is also a second plastic tray to put the nail polish remover or acetone in. My only criticism is that I wish the device was smaller as I have a lot of nail stuff and this will just add to it all. It's not the fanciest looking device but it does the job.


This Norelco (actually made by Philips) one was bought to replace an older shaver (I've used Norelco, Philips and Panasonics over the years.) This one is more efficient (faster, better shave) than my older one, and an amazingly amount quieter. What do you know- this time, "new and improved" really is accurate!
What I like: the shaver fits the hand well, the pivoting blade heads fit the face and as a result shave quite well. The battery strength indicator, consisting of bright LEDs showing the percentage of charge remaining in 20% increments, is very useful, and the flip-up hinged shaver head section is easy to clean with warm water (I still have to consciously force myself to do this!) They have also "shrunk" the half-egg shaped power transformer, and you can use 100 - 220 volts to plug / charge, a good thing for someone who travels globally as I do.
What I don't like: the pop-up trimmer is only fair - it works, but it's actually not as effective as the one on my old shaver! The deep well holding the head rotors shafts is not so easy to clean with a brush, particularly with the hinged head; they are still using a non-user replaceable NiCd battery; the gimmicky cutter head plate section with holes seems merely that - gimmicky, not useful for any real shaving.
Tips: After cleaning the head / blade assemblies, allow them to dry fully and spray-lubricate with something like "Shaver Saver." When power seems low, turn the shaver on and allow to discharge fully before reccharging - these are, after all, still NiCd batteries with the "memory" effect. These tips have allowed my previous electrics' battery - and cutter head assemblies - to last a long time (I have a heavy beard - even with a blade shaver, I have to shave again in the afternoon if I have a dinner appointment.)
Recommendation: This is a very good, easy to use, quick and quiet electric shaver - the best I have ever used. It packs easily for travel, and though it is a bit finnicky to clean, I like it because it does the job I need it to do. Given the several deficits, I'd never give it four stars if not for how it handles its ultimate function - shaving my beard.


This stuff is amazing. I don't know what they put in my hair at the salon, but even with only washing my hair in cold, and not every day, it still was fading almost immediately. I mixed just a little of this half and half with conditioner and left it on the pink part of my hair for half an hour, and it boosted the color right up! At first I did that every other week, but right now it's been a good 2 and a half months (and I gave up on cold washes a month ago - I visited Peru where it is winter, and wanted the hot showers!), and while the ends have faded a bit, most of my hair is still vibrant hot pink. I think when I get my roots done I'll just have them bleach it and put this on myself, since it seems to work and stay far better than what they used.
Also, there's plenty in this bottle! I only have about a third of my hair pink, but it's long and thick, and I've still only used less than a quarter of a bottle after 3-4 uses. It doesn't need to be full strength to work, in my experience, so I expect this bottle will last a good long time.
As with all fun color dyes, this will stain everything! Be careful, wear gloves, put vaseline around your hairline, put a shower cap or something on while you're letting it set, or you'll have pink where you don't want it!

Edit - it's now been over 10 months since I last touched up the color, and 10 months since I gave up taking special care of it. That's nine months of HOT showers, and not doing anything special, just plain shampoo and conditioner as I would usually do. There were parts at the ends that were lighter bright pink with hints of peachiness, but the majority was still a very bright hot pink! Not as dark as freshly dyed, but still very bright and vibrant. I had a ton of roots obviously, but the color was still fantastic. Last night I bleached my roots and re-dyed, and now my hair is even more super vibrant bright pink. I'm very pleased. I've finally got to the bottom of the bottle, so I'm re-ordering. Atomic Pink is my color. (Also, highly recommend Manic Panic's Dye Away wipes. They do a great job getting the stray dye spots off your ears and arms, and help a bit with surfaces too.)


The InstaNatural Argan Oil Shampoo - With 100% Certified Organic Moroccan Argan Oil & Vitamin B5 - Best Holistic Treatment for Soft & Silky Hair - Deluxe Nourishment to Hydrate Dry Scalp - 16 OZ from InstaNatural makes my hair feel very soft. It also keeps the flyaways down as it it so hydrated that it no longer gets staticy. A little goes a long way. I received this product for a reduced price for a honest unbiased review.
About the Product
The Ultimate Daily Shampoo Treatment - InstaNatural's Argan Oil Shampoo is an ultra-clarifying formula that cleans and revitalizes damaged follicles with each wash, while also acting as a powerful moisturizer for the scalp. The before-and-after results will amaze you! You'll see and feel a true night-and-day difference in softness, volume and moisture. For extra nourishment, be sure to round out your hair care routine with our Argan Oil Conditioner and Argan Oil Hair Mask.
Made With the Highest Quality Argan Oil - Argan Oil (Argania Spinosa) is widely known as one of the most effective ingredients in all of hair care, but don't just settle for any product that claims to have Argan Oil in it. InstaNatural's premium shampoo features 100% pure Argan Oil that's imported from Morocco to ensure that your hair receives supreme care and protection.
Deluxe Nourishment from Root to Tip - Our specialized formula is enriched with Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) to not only keep the scalp healthy, but also to help preserve your hair's beautiful color and fullness. When paired with the certified organic Argan Oil, this professional grade shampoo can give any hair type strong, beautiful and salon-like results. That means no more clumps of hair going down your shower drain.
Reverses Pesky Hair Damage - Have you ever struggled with split ends or dry, brittle, frizzy, limp and lifeless hair? You're not alone. Whether your hair type is straight, curly, thin, thick, short or long, this Argan Oil Shampoo has all of the hair-refining ingredients your hair type needs in order to undo the damage leftover from heat, flat irons, curling irons, blow dryers and other poorly designed hair products out there. Treat your hair to the all-natural enrichment it deserves.
Enjoy Moisturizing, Flake-Free Benefits for the Scalp - Most men and women have dealt with dry and itchy scalp issues, but with InstaNatural's hair-refining shampoo, dryness and itching will be gone for good. This formula gets rid of all that uncomfortable itching and irritation so you won't have to brush away dandruff or scratch your head again.


Read my full review here http://www.fashionbeyondforty.com/2014/09/bella-bear-beauty-products-review.html
I am going to be straight up with you all. When I found out I was receiving these products to review I was sort of nervous. For one thing I have not used an eyelash curler since I was a teen. Second of all, I was really not sure at all about the hair remover. It looked like something that would be used in torture. Now that I have used them, (after my daughter took the initial test run and she turned out okay) I love them!

First of all they are pretty tools in pretty boxes! They are so girly and pretty and pink, and red, and I love that! I thought that being pink that my husband would leave them be as he is always using my tools, but nope, he got a splinter woodworking tonight and came out after getting it out of his skin and asked where the pink tweezers came from. I gave him the run down about it and he said they were a lot better than our other tweezers, which for the record were pretty good too!

Now I will say, the hair remover can be a bit painful but no more painful than trying to tweeze those delicate areas. It does the job a lot faster too. I have fair skin and light facial hair so unless in the sun you can barely see it but in the sun I look a bit furry, even at my lip line. I have used the hair remover on my upper lip and corners of my mouth and while it didn't feel great, it was not too bad and now I have a smooth lip! I also did my hairline and face. It works after you get the hang of it which didn't take long to do.

I was surprised with the lash curler. I remember the curlers from my youth, always sticking on my lashes, pulling them out, but I also do not remember them having the nice slick black stuff on them. I guess we have come a long way in non stick surfaces! I also learned my lashes are naturally longer on my right eye than my left. Interesting, never noticed that before. I can now have lovely curly lashes before applying mascara!

Lastly, the tweezers ... nothing can compare to a great tweezer! I hate when the ends do not come together completely, useless. These tweezers are perfect and really get the job done.

I like having my "girly" tools now, they are pretty to use, and I know it seems shallow, but when I have to pluck, tweeze, and remove hair from my face, I prefer to do it with something pretty rather than utilitarian!

And yes for the record I did get this free but I would never review something I do not personally enjoy using.


This is my first Epilator ever! And let me tell you.. I love it!!! But does it hurt first time use?! Heck Yeah! It actually took me a while thinking if I really wanted to use it or not. When I used it for the first time it was more painful than any other times after, so it does gets better, but you have to understand that your body has very sensitive places no matter how many times you epilate! So it comes with two different heads one for shaving/trimming and the other one for epilating, this option lets you change caps. A roller cap is to "massage" your skin while epilating so you don't feel much pain (I find it a little poky at times!), the other cap is for a closer epilating now I don't like to use this one in the shower because it doesn't slide as easy. It has a little light that does wonders! It helps you to see those few hairs that are stubborn and you missed. Now... some of the hair it only gets broken, but I think it depends on what direction the hair is and in what direction you are trying to epilate. I usually move my epilator in different directions and angles and it does the trick. I find that the knees area is the most sensitive, so no matter what it will hurt a little. Under my arms I always ask my husband to tighten my skin so the hair gets pull out and not broken. (by the way you HAVE to tighten your skin to get a better epilating).

Epilating is not going to give you that smooth feeling like after shaving that only lasts a few minutes anyway! Another fact is you WILL NOT go 4 weeks without epilating! That's not true! At least not for me!You will start to see hair after a week or two, but this are the hairs that break and are not pull so it will only be a few, very unnoticeable in my opinion. But the hair will grow thinner, so I usually epilate  every two weeks, plus my hair grows faster because I take skin supplements and this makes it grow faster.
Battery wise... it lasts about 40 minutes enough time to shave for me anyway!

In conclusion... one of my best investments! No more shaving for me every 2 or 3 days! No more buying shavers, no more shaving cream and no more cuts! It's easy to clean and it isn't as loud as some review have mentioned! Not like a construction going on in your house!


I'm so glad I found this product! It is easy for me to tint my blond eyebrows a darker color in less than 3 minutes. I was previously paying an aesthetician to tint my eyebrows every couple of weeks but she was charging me $15 each time and it was always a hassle to go in so frequently. But without any color on my eyebrows, I have to pencil them in or I look like I don't have any eyebrows at all because they are such a light color. Also, penciling them in or using an eyebrow powder never seems to look realistic so I really prefer to have them dyed. It is amazing what having darker eyebrows can do for your entire face! I feel like I need less makeup and still look pretty good when I go out as long as my eyebrows look okay.

To use this, you simply open the capsule and put the powder in a small dish or bowl. Then use a capful of the included developer and mix it together. Once you've made a cream out of it, you can apply it to your eyebrows. I am very careful to just apply this cream to the part of my eyebrows I want to tint, not my skin or hair below. It can really stain your skin and you'll have to scrub it off for awhile to get it off, so I recommend being careful. After a few minutes have passed, I take a paper towel, fold it in a square, wet it, and put some soap on it, and wipe the dye off my eyebrows. They are instantly darker! I started out using the medium brown color but I think the dark brown color gives a more dramatic eyebrow look and still looks natural. I have blond hair and still think the dark brown looks perfect to frame my face. If you are worried about it being too dark, the best thing to do would be to put on the dye for one minute, wipe it off and check the color. Then if it is not dark enough, use a little more and keep it on for a minute or two until it is dark enough. This product is pretty foolproof and once you get the hang of it, you should have no trouble at all. It saves me $$$ from paying an aesthetician every 2 weeks!

The color lasts only for a week to 2 weeks on me-- I don't think that is a problem with the product itself, but is due to the fact that eyebrows are shorter than normal hair and are constantly growing and falling out. Even when my eyebrows are dyed professionally, it only lasts up to 2 weeks.


I love these. I like that they are mink. And I especially like how they have the little case with a mirror. That’s impossible to find. They work great and stay on my whole 12 hour shift. They are waterproof and you can’t scrub off with just water, not that a person would try. Cold cream works ok. But if you get some lash cleaner or makeup remover and apply to the end of a cotton swab and gently rub along lash, they practically fall off in seconds. At first, I was peeling them off because I thought since it’s magnetic that’s all that’s sticking. But then it’s hard to get the eyeliner off. After using a remover it’s much better. Don’t worry if you have trouble using liquid eyeliner. I promise after practicing a time or two, it will work perfect. If you get out of line, very quickly wipe off excess. It dries quickly. If it takes longer to put them on after applying liner, it will probably still work good. If you put lashes on sooner than you are supposed to and it’s not dried as well as it should be, it still works. It’s just a little messier for the lashes after removing them. I’ve learned to also use my lash remover or makeup remover to clean my lashes afterwards. They will have some liner dried to them and this builds up. I put them in my palm and squirt some on and gently rub with my finger or a swab. I don’t take much effort but get some of it off pretty good. They last me a good 5 or more times depending on how bad I bend them putting on lol. That’s another thing, you don’t have to have a real steady hand to apply them. I use my fingers instead of the holder thing. I normally start in the center but sometimes on the inside. You can adjust them if they are too long on one side. You can also trim them. Please don’t do this while they are on lol. I tried this and cut too much off. I was lazy lol. Most the time I have mine bent good to put on. Well, I should say curved instead of bent lol. They aren’t as fragile as they would seem. I love them. Only thing that worries me, if you ever are in an accident with them on and they take you for an MRI , I worry my eyelids will pull off because of the magnetic particles lol. It’s not funny but something to think about. Surely they would wash them off first. Don’t think about it. Try them. After all, beauty comes at a price lol.


I like this. I have/had no idea who Laura  Marano is when I spotted this. The bottle looks so pretty. The bottle actually comes with a twist-off regular cap, and you have to screw on the (included) spray atomizer, with the purple tassle. The bottle itself is pretty basic, simple design, but the atomizer dresses it up a little bit.  Anyhoo, this fragrance is lovely. Again, I did not know who LM is, and had I known, I might've passed this by, thinking it would be geared toward the young crowd (especially seeing the review calling this a cotton candy scent..more on that later..). But as a woman of 47 years of age, I think this is for any age, really. Yes, there is a sweetness, but not a sugar-bomb nor "hi I am a frosted cupcake!!" scent.  Just a soft sweetness. Hint of floral. I pick up a wee bit of lavender, and a soft floral note in general, in addition to the soft sweetness. Has a comforting, relaxing vibe to this. I am not picking up cotton candy at all, but to each their own. I  know Laura Marano had 2 other scents in very similar bottles, so I am wondering if the reviewer got confused..? Or maybe the reviewer does pick up a cotton candy scent, different noses and different skins can translate fragrances in different ways.

Longevity for this one is surprisingly very decent, I get a good 12+ hours, yet this is a soft projection, not heavy nor overpowering.  The scent stays a soft sweetness with a hint of floral (and still that wee touch of lavender that I pick up), all throughout the day, so it is nice to have a fragrance that does not change notes wildly throughout the day. I love this for laid-back, relaxing days. For the money, such a very affordable price, this is a tremendous fragrance and value. I honestly would never guess this to be a celeb scent or such an affordable scent, it is lovely. Not cloying at all and no heavy alcohol/chemical scent to this. Just a lovely soft sweet floral.

And even though lavender is not listed as a note, I swear to goodness I pick up a touch of lavender. But then someone picks up a cotton candy note. Different scents to different noses, I guess!! Nicely done. I tend to shy away from celeb scents, but I honestly can't find any fault with this one. Just lovely.


Tamanu oil is extracted from the seeds of the Calophyllum inophyllum tree (a large evergreen native to East Africa and some regions of India and Australia). Long used in certain systems of traditional medicine (including African and Asian traditional medicine), tamanu oil is applied directly to the skin.

This tamanu oil is manufactured by Gio Naturals, and is 100% PURE ORGANIC COLD PRESSED & UNREFINED!  The oil comes in a 4 ounce amber colored bottle with treatment pump.  It is USDA & ECO Certified Organic.  Tamanu oil is renowned for it's skin regenerating and healing properties.  Since the oil is proven to have solid antibacterial, astringent and anti inflammatory qualities, you really can't go wrong by adding it to your facial care routine.  I make a night time facial serum from Grape Seed Oil, Tamanu Oil, Argan Oil, Rosehip Seed Oil, Lemongrass essential oil, Tea Tree oil and Vitamin E oil.  Tamanu oil absorbs quickly, even though the oil is thick (and dark green). It does have a strong nutty / earthy scent but the lemongrass in my recipe kind of masks it, plus you get used to the scent with continued use.  It is pretty strong if you use it as a stand alone oil, but again it is highly effective so you need to balance the pros (many) and cons (scent) to decide if it is right for you.  Personally it is my go to oil for facial products.

Tamanu oil is touted as a natural remedy for the following conditions:  acne, athlete's foot, eczema, psoriasis, and sunburn.  Since tamanu oil is said to alleviate pain, the oil is also used topically to relieve the pain caused by conditions like sciatica, shingles, and rheumatism. Some proponents also claim that tamanu oil can help aid in the regeneration of skin. For this reason, tamanu oil is thought to help reduce the appearance of stretch marks and scars. In addition, tamanu oil is said to promote the healing of burns, blisters, cuts, and scrapes.  It is a great, all-purpose therapeutic oil.  Works well for my sensitive, acne prone skin.

I received this product at a discount. I have provided an honest and unbiased review based on my personal experience with this product. I am not affiliated with the company in any way and my star rating is based on my personal experience and use of the product.


As usual great service when buying directly from Amazon.

This review is mostly a comparison to old trimmers I have used such as one that charges on a base and one that runs off 2 AA batteries.

Positives
1. The charger is just a cable that plugs into the bottom. I personally hate bases as I have drawers and other storage and this allows me to pull it out real quick to charge the couple of hours it needs and then I just bundle it up and put it away.
2. The Battery lasts a long time, even with the vacuum this thing just keeps going. Should easily last me a month as I have goatee and mustache versus a full beard.
3. The vacuum does a good job and picks up most hairs so there is minimal cleanup. Usually I just blow on the head to get rid of loose hairs so they don't end up in my drawer.
4. The size adjustment is quick and doesn't require separate attachments.
5. It gives you a great look, it gives a nice even cut and I will be using this for a few years.

Negatives
1. If your trimmer batteries are dead it still won't run even when plugged in. The trimmer turns off the charging port when you press the on button. The more expensive model allows this so it's just a up sell not a technical limitation.
2. This device is huge compared to most other trimmers I have tried. For the most part this isn't too bad but it's sort of difficult to trim my mustache under my nose but with a little practice it isn't hard.
3. It can get clogged when doing longer hair as the vacuum is smaller so either cut long hair in two steps or just keep cutting because it still cuts just fine even when the vacuum is clogged..

Overall I compared this to the higher end model that has the smaller trimmer attachment and I would say get this plus a tiny Remington trimmer as I feel these are too fat for delicate work.

UPDATE: I purchased this item June 2009 and gave it a full charge. I trim my mustache and goatee regularly with this and I have not charged it since new and it performs perfectly. In regards to durability, everything works fine and I have no issues with it.
UPDATE (6/15/10): Working like new, I've only charged it like 3 times and I am a hairy guy. Trimming goatee, mustache, and keeping that scruffy look without issues.


They made this out to be pocketable. It's not really, too thick, but it's also not crazy large like the Equigroomer is. I wanted to try this out before seeing if I should buy the equigroomer. OVERALL, impressed.

Pros:
-Dual blades, one for short hairs and one for medium-long hairs.
-EASY and reliable self-cleaning, retract the blades and easy to pull off the hair, also like how the hair (as long as you don't have a fan or a large gust of wind) stays on the surface of the comb. Making it easy to collect. and dispose of.

Cons:
-DOESN'T LOCK into position, so, I'd be mid combing my dogs and the blade would slowly crawl back inside and I'd only realize it since it would start to feel smooth, or there wasn't the expected resistance. SO you have to develop a combing method where your thumb sits behind the slider to keep the blades from retracting.
-CHUNKY, not bad for IN-HAND feel, but they made this out to be pocketable, it's not. I mean it is if you have baggy pants or cargo pockets. The thing is about 4x2x1 inches. It's that 1in thickness that kind of hurts the pocketability of this. THOUGH, if you're throwing this in a "CARE" bag like a pet version of a "baby" bag, then this isn't so bulky that it's going to greatly consume space.
-Cheap feeling, I know it's not expensive, but it does feel cheap. Like I don't know if this would survive a fall.
-Clogging- while I like that the simple act of retracting the blades pushes the hair out, don't know if the tolerance are there to prevent dander and dead skin from building up and clogging it.
-Questionable Shorthaired issues. I have one dog that is clearly medium haired, It's a dutch Shepherd lab mix; and the other is a foxhound catahoula. The foxhoud thinks the longer tooth blade is painful, but the shorter toothed blade is too short for it to be useful. The Dutch/Lab dog has zero issue with the longer tooth comb.

Tip:
-NOW this might be just logical and common sense to some people, but it took me a while to realize. The best results come from using this product PERPENDICULAR _|_ to the body. I was doing a 45 degree angle and it wasn't catching as much. Also, go with the grain of hair growth not against.

Conclusion:
I think it's a great travel comb, and it's well worth the sticker price. Short haired dogs may not like it and may make it hard to comb them with it, but medium and long will more than be fine.


UPDATE: Since writing the previous five star review, the straightener stopped turning on after maybe ten uses. Currently in the process of seeking a refund.

I'm surprisingly pleased. I have long wavy (3A) hair. And it's thick. Super thick. Like, "I have to make my own ponytail holders because the regular ones aren't big enough" thick. And I live in Houston where our humidity can best be described as "lol good luck." Suffice to say, it's a little bit of a problem especially, during the wet season. I decided it was time to start looking a little bit more polished, and to that end I did some research and saw some really good videos on similar products and was directed here because of the low price and good ratings. Reader, it works. The temperature gauge is in celcius, but that wasn't really a problem. I used it on 205-210 and it only took me about 10 minutes to get my hair flat. And when I say "flat" I'm not talking about pin straight, which I had been a little afraid of. If I'd gone up to the 235 that may have happened, but 205 was just about perfect to leave my hair just a hint of a curl at the ends that looks like I intentionally put it there. I'd actually been concerned about that, because the last time I used a straightener I was in high school and I remember it gave me those super flat ends that look like you've straightened it. This is a much more natural look. I experimented with a few different things and what worked best for me was brushing my bangs straight up to give them a little more volume and then the rest of it I just brushed like it was a regular hairbrush. No sectioning hair, no going back with a curling iron to put texture back in, and no burns! The little rubber dealies do their job well, and I was able to touch them with the palm of my hand with no discomfort at all. It even got the super coarse curls around the back of my neck with no problems. I can run my fingers through my hair like a regular person without stopping to untangle anything!

My only quibble would be that the location of the buttons (right on the handle) made it difficult to use without accidentally turning it off or adjusting the pressure, but it does make a nice loud beep when it happened so it was more of an annoyance than anything else and it may be one of those things that gets easier once you're used to it.


first the elephant in the room - read the ingredients and you will see there is formaldehyde.  technically this is terrible but it is somewhat manageable.  be in a ventilated space.  personally i turn the bathroom fan on while i am using it for the whole process - especially during the flat iron part.  i also turn on a regular floor fan pointed into the bathroom, whatever i can do to keep the air moving.

ok - now that we have covered that - the actual product.  it's sooooo easy to use.  the process is so simple and easy.  the directions are super easy to understand and follow and there are pictures included.  it's pretty quick - you can get through it all within an hour once you get started on the actual product.  just follow the directions.

then for maintenance between treatments there is a shampoo and conditioner provided.  these are EXTREMELY thick!  like the conditioner is so crazy thick it's almost too difficult to get it out of the bottle.  it's a workout.  but it's all good to help maintain though.

now - the results.  i'm not disappointed at all.  i know it's working.  it's not a crazy perma-straight situation though.  this is NOT salon results.  let me repeat that ... NOT salon results.  i have super natural curly hair - i can still wash my hair curly.  the same amount of curls as i have always had.  when i do wear it curly though, i also still have the same amount of frizz.  it's sad and true.  that said though - it's when wear it straight that the product shows it's worth!  the picture i have posted it right after coming after getting caught in the rain.  in the past my hair would just revert back to the full on curl, no waves just the game of 'how big is my hair gonna grow?' watch party.  this time though ... i ended up with a style that i actually like!  something i could easily still get away with wearing for the rest of the day/evening.  as rainy and muggy as it has been lately - i can dig this and appreciate it through and through.

so all that said - do i wish it did a bit more for the curly hair frizz ... yes.  but for the price and the fact that i will probably get 4 treatments out of this set - i think the system is worth for the investment - cost and time.


I have had problems with acne all my life, and I find relief in being a picker and a popper. I also have a teenage daughter who follows the picking and popping type behavior. I've found these tools make it so much easier to get to the hard to reach or deeply embedded blackheads and blemishes and reduce the amount of scarring and marks left by using other things that weren't reall designed for this purpose. They really do help the removal process without damaging the surrounding skin or spreading the bacteria which can lead to even more breakouts.
This blemish kit comes with six double sided tools that are made from 100% stainless steel, a zippered leather storage case with elastic loops which hold the tools in place, and an instruction sheet on how to use and care for all of the instruments. This makes the storage and sanitation of these instraments easy and convenient.The tools are definitely of good quality, four of the six have textured grips and are easy to hold on to, the other two are squared. The lance and spoon extractors are stored in the grip, and you simply unscrew them to remove from grip, then choose the desired tool and screw it back in to assemble for use. I really like the lance provided instead of the needle tip lancet, and it's just as sharp. The leather case is nice and small so it would be easy to take in your purse or overnight bag if you should want to travel with it. The elastic loops are tight which makes it a little difficult to replace them, however, I like they have a secured fitted placement.
The directions are very clear and basic. It isn't hard to figure out which tool works best for each blemish. Honestly, everyone is different so I don't believe there is one way or one tool that would be more useful then another. That's why this varity is so great.
For the best results, it is important to sterilize the tools you will be using with alcohol, and to wash your hands and face with cleanser and warm/hot water. This step is necessary to open the pores and gain maneuverability. Find the appropriate tool and place it over the blackhead and press gently, removing the nastiness by force. If you press too hard you could damage the skin. If you are dealing with a whitehead, puncture it with the lance for removal. It's important to wipe the tool with alcohol prior to moving on to the next blemish, as to not spread bacteria. After you finish with the extractions, it is important that you cleanse your face using cold water. This rinse will help in closing the pores to avoid them becoming clogged again. Don't forget to sterilize any used instruments prior to putting them back in the storage case, you don't want to spread the bacteria.


I'll start off by mentioning that I have very long and somewhat thick and curly hair and am hardly successful in the art of using fancy hair accessories. I have been using it for a couple of months and I am SO thankful for this!! I'm not going to get into a professional review because I'm not a pro and haven't used any other 'reverse' curling wands so....
Apart from using the plain old irons with the horrendous clamp, I had been using my friggin' CHI straightener to make my curls (have had bad experiences with actual curling irons and tend to avoid them) and while it did actually curl my hair it was sooo time consuming and hardly worth the trouble. This has cut my getting ready regime in HALF! It takes me anywhere from 10-20 mins (as apposed to a good half hour or more!!) to curl my crazy long hair depending on if I'm being  particular about each curl.

I have very small hands and while the glove is a tad long in the fingers, I definitely don't mind the extra protection from the heat and it doesn't personally affect my maneuvering of the wand. I actually don't mind that there isn't a temperature control but I wouldn't mind being able to change the temp. either. It does not take long to heat up. I love the swivel cord and it has a decent length to it. The packaging is pretty nifty....I like that I can pack it up after each use to store it neatly, but to each their own.

As far as the actual curling....it is a breeze! A bit strange at first but quite simple to get the hang of. I'm not sure if it is just my hair, or maybe the products I use, but I've never been able to keep a curl for past 8 hours or so but my hair will keep THESE curls all day!! But again, this could just be my products....still impressive. I love that I can change the curl variety easily with this. The ONLY thing I've not loved I think may just be flaw in my technique, but sometimes the very narrow end will make a strange start to the curl so I might have to redo the top bit of the strand but it is so darn easy to fix I can't even stress about it.

This did come with shampoo, but I gave it to a friend since I don't use products with sulfates. But it smelled really nice.
I've not been able to splurge on a nice curler in a very long time, so coming from having basically none to speak of, this has been an amazing buy.


I rate the unscented version of this fragrance five stars.  It lathers and rinses well (I tried it out not only on my baby, but also on myself, to test it on long, thick hair).  It leaves hair fairly manageable, even without additional use of a conditioner.  It does have a noticeable soapy smell, but it's not unpleasant.  Best nontoxic shampoo I've found for my baby thus far.  (We also got the Earth Mama Angel Baby Non-Scents shampoo, but it didn't leave baby's hair feeling manageable, and my husband also thought it left his hair smelling like vomit.)

HOWEVER, parents of babies with sensitive skin please note that the scented versions contain SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCE (or at least the pear scent does).  I wrote to the manufacturer to inquire about it, and the below is the reply that I got.  I thought it was pretty sketchy that the manufacturer did not disclose this in the product description (and in fact includes misleading information - saying the product is 100% plant-based, and only that "Aroma May Contain Fruit Extracts or Fruit Oils").  Our baby has sensitive skin and a history of eczema, so we got the unscented version, with which we've been very pleased.  Just wanted to sure in case this is helpful for other parents of babies with sensitive skin.

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Reply From Paradise Island Organics customer service, 3/14/14:

"I heard back about the Pear Scent from the manufacturers.  The Pear scent is synthetic and does not contain any real pears.  The pear fruit does produce an essential oil, however, it takes 20 tons of pears to produce about 3 ounces of essential oil, which is why it is not available to purchase.  But, the synthetic pear scent we use is free of phthalates, parabens, nitro musk, sulfates, glycols, petrochemicals, formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing agents.  Using pear extract or flavor is an option we are looking into for the future, but it depends on how strong the extract or flavor is on how well it holds the scent in personal care products.  Some particular fruits hold the scent much better than other fruits.  But, we will certainly look into having our chemist test it to see if the pear extract or flavor scent would hold well in our shampoo for the future.

If you have any more questions, let me know and I'd be happy to help.
Have a good weekend!
Sincerely,
Camille Scott
Sweet Baby Shampoo"


I want to start by saying that most of the poor reviews of the SilverWhite line are written by people who clearly don't know what they're doing. This is for light hair, as in WHITE or platinum blonde. If your hair is not light enough, you won't get the results you're looking for, and that isn't the product's fault. With that in mind, these colors are a wonderful alternative to custom silver formulas that require mixing many shades!

I've been dyeing my hair silver for years and I've tried just about every brand of "silver" dye out there with various amounts of success. My hair is naturally a cool dark blonde (ranging from level 7 to 8) and I have to bleach my roots twice to get them light enough for a proper, no brassiness silver. I currently use the Wella T18 toner + 050 for the length of my hair, and do my newly bleached roots with Schwartzkopf Slate Grey + E-1, which fades and blends nicely as new roots grow out. I use Fanola No Yellow shampoo to maintain it. This is a 1:1 dye, meaning you should use the same amount of developer as dye. The great thing about this line is that the dye truly doesn't have any warm undertones (with the exception of the dove grey, which is still cooler than most silvers). I like to add a little E-1 to the slate grey because as with every dye, no matter what brand you use, the cool pigment is the first to fade and adding this extra purple gives it a little more staying power.

I've found that the slate grey does fade more quickly than you would expect from a permanent dye, as it is meant for hair that is naturally grey and has a transparent quality that helps match new grow out; this transparency will also make it VERY obvious if you have any brassy areas or your hair isn't light enough to begin with. Using 20 vol. developer instead of 10 (as is recommended) helps with permanency. The lilac shade also seems to last longer than the other three.

As for being true to color, the slate grey tends to come out darker than shown, and you have to pay close attention to processing time with the silver, which does lean slightly blue and can really take over if you leave it on too long. The dye is relatively gentle since you're using 10 or 20 vol, but don't be tempted to let it process for more than twenty minutes. Both of these color issues will fade within a couple washes if you do though.

TLDR:
These are really great cool shades with little to no warmth and stay true to that as they fade, but
- You MUST have white or near white hair
- Most SilverWhite shades fade quickly, so use 20 vol. developer
- Slate grey is dark and silver leans blue; don't over-process unless you want that


I got this to be able to do my nails from home.
Pros:
* Much nicer in person. The images listed don't do it justice. The box it comes in, the plastic that holds it, and the machine itself is sturdy.
The drill bits can be stored in a little case that pops open when you push the button on the mid-bottom portion of the case. The best part is that it can be stored in the bottom of the machine itself, so you don't lose them.
* The drill is powerful and it has a knob so you can make it faster or slower. (The origional images were lost so I had to retake them after I had tested it. Sorry, I like to take picture of it before use. So excuse the arcylic bits from the nail.)
* It was powerful enough to file acrylic nails but it did get warm around the last nail. Not hot just warm it was pretty good for shaping all 10 acrylic nails.
*Grip it well but just gradually add pressure to the nail if you are a beginner until you get the feel of it.
*You have to hold it down for 3 seconds to turn it on after plugging it in. It will turn blue for forward motion and push it again and the light will switch to red for backward motion.
Cons:
* The reddish-brown filing pieces, that attach to one of the bits, has 4 pieces but they are flimsy. They don't look like they will last very long and they are thin.
*The dial can be adjusted but there are no numbers or levels. You just move it around until you think you have the speed you want. I don't like that because if you know a certain level you are comfortable with you to have to make your own markings with a sharpie or something because it's kinda hard to remember where you had it for a certain nail (real vs acyclic) or for certain drill bits. (minus half a star)
*There is no "click" when putting the drill bits in so you just have to push it in as far as you can. However, I did this and sometimes it would fall off, so I had to push it in as far as I could. (minus half a star)
Conclussion:
All in all I would recommend this for yourself or as a gift. The images from the seller should be updated somehow because their photos make it look kind of cheap or tacky but it really isn't once you see it. It has a good weight to it so it isn't cheap material (but the reddish-brown file did seemer lower quality). The machine itself is really good and we are all in quarintie so they are much cheaper and safer than going to a nail salon. Plus it is powerful enough for acrylic.
**Disclaimer: I got this product free in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.


Wow! I've tried a lot of different Argan Oil shampoo and conditioners (and sprays and masks and hot treatments etc) and I can 100% say this is my All time favorite for no other reason than how incredibly fast I'm seeing a difference in the ends and improvement on breakage. I color my hair and have been for close to 10 years now and just in the past year or so I've started having really bad problems with breakage and split ends. I've tried probably 10 different brands or more with some kind of argan oil treatment and it really helps. But I didn't get results like this from anywhere else, and I've tried some pretty pricey stuff. After like, 3 days of use I happened to look down at my hair one day and it just hit me that I didn't have any frizz  or areas that looked wild and untamed from breakage, the hairs that would normally have 2 or 3 splits or frays were just smooth all the way down. I tried to take a picture of the hair up close so you could see but couldn't get a clear shot at such a short distance. The color looks richer and has a healthy looking shine, it isn't greasy or stringy like you might worry about with Argan Oil.
This stuff even smells amazing! I usually like coconut scents, it's always been my favorite, but this smells more floral and a little spicy, which maybe sounds weird but I think it's soooo good.

It lathers up surprisingly well for an Argan Oil shampoo and I don't have to use much for my bra strap length hair. My hair is really thick, too, but a good quarter sized dallop works out to be about the right amount for me. I do the ends and body first and work my way up to my scalp, backwards from how I use regular shampoo. (I do this because some brands seem to leave my hair oily if I don't get it rinsed out well, that Argan Oil can be stubborn.) I usually let it set for a couple minutes while I wash my body so the hair can absorb the nutrients before I rinse it away. I follow it with their conditioner and my hair gets sooo soft when it dries. I really can't stress enough how well it helps my hair. I know everyone responds differently but for me, it's better than anything else I've tried. I'll be ordering this again for sure.

I did receive my Argain oil shampoo at a promotional price for testing and evaluation purposes. I was not paid for my review and was asked only to provide whatever feedback I may have about the product, whether it be positive or negative. I welcome both positive or negative feedback as well. My review is solely based on my experience and honest opinions of this shampoo.


I’m a 29 year old, very pale woman who’s been self tanning since 16 years old.  I’ve tried just about everything I’ve ever ran across and now it was time to try this.  Hands down, this is the best can tan I’ve ever used.  I’m very thrilled about finding it!!  First off, the smell is very light, and nothing like the average self tanner.  I can smell most self tanners from a mile away and immediately recognize the smell, but NOT with this.  Also, let’s be honest, if you are seasoned at all with self tanning, you know self tanners make your armpits stink.  This is the only self tanner I’ve ever tried that doesn’t do that!!!  It has instant color, so you can see where all you’ve rubbed it in, rather than just guessing, in order to get that flawless tan we’re all looking for.  I personally use gloves underneath the mit that comes with it.  It works out wonderfully for me.  I did my research before purchasing this product, and I noticed bad reviews from a different seller with the same product, which most all were saying the exact same thing.....  the can is messy.  I’ve used this exact can 4 times by now, and I’ve never had a mess with it leaking until this last application.  If you experience this, here’s what you do!!  Mine would squirt all over the bathroom every time I attempted to spray more.  So, I wiped the can clean, effortlessly pulled the spray part off, then wiped it from underneath and also wiped on top of the can beneath where the spray top sets.  Wipe it completely dry!!  Put it back on, and carry on.  No more leaky issues whatsoever.  Very easy fix!!!  I can’t stand to read a negative review on a great product simply because the reviewer didn’t use their head and fix the problem.  Overall, this is by far a 5 star self tanner.  It doesn’t wash right down the drain after your first shower like other tanners seem to do.  The color is good, and it lasts!  I’ll be keeping this stuff in stock for sure.

Also, I recommend rubbing in some moisturizer on the knees, heels, ankles, toes, elbows, and knuckles before using, and remember to go light on those areas to avoid orange patches.  After all, it’s still a self tanner!  And I purchased the back strap that helps you rub it in on your back, I recommend that too!!  I’m telling you, this is the way to get your HEALTHY, beautifully flawless tan.  This is it, guys.

Happy tanning!!!


This is a clip-on human hair extension.  Here's why I love this product (and have bought several): 1) its human hair. I find that the synthetics cause me to itch where the ends touch skin when it swings/sways, but the human hair doesn't.  Plus its softer than synthetic.  2) you can wash, color and curl this.  I hot curl mine all the time (one of the 'con's' is that the curl doesn't hold from wearing to wearing).  If you had to color or wash this, you could. I've done both too!  But needs to be handled with great care!!! 3) its one unit, so its easy to apply. It has 4 clips across the back where you clip it up under your hair in back to gain a bit of length and alot of volume.  Keep in mind that this one is only 10 inches. That means that it will come just about to shoulder length (depending how you clip it in). It is NOT a long hair extension (look to 15-17 inches if you want long hair).  Other info/tips: The colors shown online are slightly off from what the piece will actually look like, but the descriptions are good. They will NOT take this back if you wear it, brush it out, etc. - so be sure to know the color you want before you order.  This company sells a wheel of colors for about $20 (you'd have to inquire directly with them for current price of their color wheel) and if you never ordered any from them before, I'd recommend getting that wheel to be sure of what you will get under each color number/name.  That being said, and you still want to chance ordering from the online descriptions, remember there will be some 'forgiveness' to the color you order because its clipped under your own hair and gets kind of mixed in.  I would recommend a shade darker than your own color, rather than lighter.  Lastly, if your hair is VERY, very thin...you may find that clipping in a full extension like this one is not practical (won't hold or blend well) and it may pull uncomfortably at your own hair and even cause breakage.  Along same line, I would not recommended this for people with bald patches.  But for thinning hair perhaps due to aging, or because your own hair was never the thickness you wished, or for a fast dressing up of your own hair for special occasions- this extension is ideal and you will love it like I do!


After reading countless reviews on and off amazon on this product I was convinced to buy it.
My fiance and I both love exfoliating I have thin fair sensitive rash prone skin and he has tan thick eczema prone skin with kp and major ingrown hairs all over his body and 2 to 4 hairs per follicle shaft so he's always looking for things to improve his skins texture and help exfoliate the hair and sebum demons out.

We've bought countless products pumice stones scrubbing pads brushed towels etc.

It isn't as intense as some of these reviews will have you thinking. You can use it on your face and private parts just don't apply pressure in those areas.

I bought 2 because it was more cost effective and both were meant to be for my fiance but after hearing his glowing review of the towel and him telling me it wasn't as rowdy as many of the reviews lead on I asked to borrow it.

He knows how sensitive my thin China white German Irish skin is and how easily it tears and is irritated and he assured me as long as I paid attention to pressure and didn't give into the urge to scrub like hell (you  will understand when you buy it) it's very thin quite long and the texture is firm and course and gives this irresistible scratching every inch and itch feel that could quickly lead to over exfoliation and abrasions.

But if you use it responsibly it is amazing and is the best I've ever encountered for scrubbing that stubborn back and really exfoliating the way you do the rest of your body.

After telling him how much I enjoyed it and accidentally taking a 2 hour shower 🚿 🙃  he told me to keep it since we both love it so much and he would use the spare.

It's amazing for getting hard to reach corners and middle of the back and scrubbing the tops of shoulders. I think it's about 3 feet long. I thought being 5'0" it would be too long and too much for me like some of the reviews suggested.
All my fiance and I can say to that is just ball or layer/wad it up for more precision and all over scrubbing and grab the ends and use the length to your advantage for your back shoulders back of the neck and so forth.

We will absolutely recommend these purchase more for gifting and repurchase a these wear down.

Great product for not just the price and multifunctional use but also theboverall efficiency and amazing full body clean smooth and soft feeling.

It has already after one use helped bring hundreds of his ingrown hairs all over his body to the surface as well as beneath the skin blemishes that otherwise may have taken weeks or longer to fully surface to be treated.

It also instantly improved his dry itchy skin.

I nay, We! Cannot praise this product high enough.


Pumice stone (made in Korea)
It's a regular pumice stone; if you've seen one, you've seen them all. This one fits in the hand nicely and has a pleasant minty scent. I admit I've never found these very useful, and probably won't use it much because they're hard to clean. The one I received is smoother and a different shape from the one in the picture.

Wooden foot massager (made in China)
I used to have a similar one and lost it, so this was one of the reasons I bought the kit. I like this a lot because the ridges are not as deep/pointed as they are on some rollers. It's relaxing without being painful, and feels great on the sides of the feet too. I even like rolling it between my hands. My only complaint is that the wood is a tiny bit rough in places. Not anything I feel when using it, however.

Wooden foot brush (made in China)
I was disappointed in this brush because the one I received has flaws in the wood that make it look grimy. If I were buying this set in a shop, I would have looked through them all and picked one without a damaged brush. However, it's still functional and the bristles are a nice balance between stiff and soft. You can use it to clean your toenails or simply brush it on your feet to get the blood circulating.

Tea tree oil foot scrub (made in the USA)
This is really nice, it has a fine grit that works well without irritating. You get a full size tube and don't use a lot at a time, so this will last a while.

Tea tree oil foot balm (made in the USA)
This is the star of the show, it's heavenly. Smells refreshingly minty, makes your skin soft. Works on any dry skin, not just feet. I couldn't resist using a lot of this, so even though you get a lot, I have a feeling I'll be buying more fairly soon. I really notice the difference right away. I can easily see this becoming a must-have staple.

Bag
It comes in a plastic bag with a green cord drawstring. The plastic is thick enough to make it reusable, though the foot massager sticks out the top. It's nothing special, but sturdy enough to store the set.

Overall
All together, the kit is very relaxing to use after a stressful day. I'm definitely going to check out more of the Earth Therapeutics products that are made in the USA.

The balm and scrub are both vegan, however the brush has boar bristles, so this would NOT be a good gift for a vegan. However, it would be a great unisex gift for just about anyone else, especially people who are on their feet all day.


My hair is super straight, fairly thick and has about 5% body to it. Without hair product it would form a "bowl do" in 2.2 seconds or less. My typical hair styles that I do myself since the pandemic are a Semper Fi look, a mini mini fauxhawk and a buzz cut since I work in the loss prevention/security field.

The REVIEW:

-- I didn't find it to be too greasy or oily to the touch. If you like the "wet look" there is going to need to be some oil or glycerin so I'm okay with a certain amount of oil or glycerin to get that medium to high shine I prefer.
-- You need to apply it to DRY hair. I emulsify it and apply it to my hair (I built it up in very small amounts to avoid overdoing it) and it covered my hair pretty well and adhered well which is always easier on dry hair. I did need to touch up some spots since I just gave myself a "mini mini fauhawk" and a couple areas were fighting back.
-- COLOR = pearl white and has an airy light look to it like it was aerated or a tiny bit of mousse was added (but it surely wasn't). That mousse look is gone once you dig into the top and begin working with it.
-- SNIFF = light pleasant fragrance but I can't place anything beyond that. Nothing offensive. I wish it had a citrus scent (i.e. grapefruit, orange or lemon) but this is fine.
-- CONTAINER = not cheap looking; nice printing and quality materials with clear directions and ingredient list
-- FIRM HOLD = firm hold but not extreme or super hold thus it allows some give or flexibility in the hair
-- SHINE is MEDIUM = this is true but it leans toward a high shine
-- TEXTURE = firm to the touch but has some flexibility so your hair isn't entirely locked into place; not crisp or crunchy but it is firm
-- For my "mini mini fauxhawk" hairstyle it works quite well and allows me to form my hair at the top and it holds in place. My favorite styling products had high shine and medium hold, but this product is making me re-think my preferences.

SUMMARY:

For my wants and needs it works really well on my preferred "mini mini fauxhawk" style. It really is what it says it is. This is a real gem of a styling aid.


I was looking for a manicure device for natural nails. According to other reviewers, this doesn’t work well on acrylic or gel, which I’ve never used, so I thought I would give it a try on my natural nails. It was a good decision! It was also a good price, which was helpful since I have never used one and only heard of  “nail drills” when I searched for emery boards. I couldn’t figure out who would want to drill their nails! It sounded like a torture device! It turned out to be easy and painless.

This is a great little manicure kit. I got it yesterday, charged it, and tried it today. It’s very easy to use. The instruction manual told me everything I needed to know to use it, including that it shuts off after two minutes, but you can simply turn it back on. For me, that’s not a problem. It is not faulty if it shuts off after two minutes. It’s supposed to do that. The device has two speeds, and it can reverse directions.

I was concerned about vibration, but this didn’t vibrate noticeably to me. I really dislike using an emery board or other manual file because it feels uncomfortable. Filing with this little machine was so much better. It even has a light that shines on the work area. I also used the fine sander to smooth my nails, and then polish them. It was very easy, and the shine is amazing.

It is rechargeable through USB. It comes with a cord that has a special end to plug into the manicure tool. The other end plugs into a USB wall charger which is not supplied. Again, for me that was not a problem as I have quite a few of those in the house.

The kit comes with 1 grinder to file nails, 2 coarse sandpaper disks, 2 fine nail file boards (look similar to sandpaper disks, but much finer), and 2 EVA polish rollers. It also has a small bag of 10 extra assorted sticker, of the types I just mentioned. I am not sure how long each one lasts or how to order more if I need them. I couldn’t find the information in the Amazon description or in the manual that came with the kit. I’ll keep looking.

I charged this in the bedroom overnight. When charging, the device has a light that flashes during charging, but stops flashing and remains on once charged. It’s pretty bright on a nightstand in a dark bedroom. I’ll probably charge it during the day! The first charge took about three hours.

I hope this continues working as well as it did on my first try. As of now, I highly recommend this MiroPure kit. If that changes for any reason, I will update this post.


[[VIDEOID:9d6b73448b9c4669051332c7b4e0f4e9]] I was actually shopping for another cream eyeshadow stick by Julep that I really liked and found these instead with a blender BRUSH instead of a foam pad. I loved the one I had of the other brand, but the sponge blender kind of burned when I used it. It was just too rough for the eye area (mine, anyway).

At first I thought this set was just one eyeshadow stick and I was trying to figure out how to choose which color or purple I wanted. Then I saw that it was SIX STICKS and each color had its own blender brush. OMG! This makes it an amazing deal! There's not a single shade of these that I won't wear and I usually wear about 3 colors from the set at once.

These colors are really pretty as well as very soft and flattering. I used the video to show the colors on my light skin since a lot of times I'm wondering how something will look on me. These are frosty shades of purple, meaning they are sparkly. A lot of them are kind of a brownish purple, which I was happy to see.

Each end has a cap. The brush end is where you twist to raise and lower the stick. The brush is very soft, like a regular makeup brush. You can put the cap from the colored end over the brush cap and it stays on. Totally handy!

I was wish each cap on the color end was the color of the eyeshadow, but then I realized the color is written on the side in the color of the shade. Now I can find the one I want much faster. The cream eyeshadow glides on wonderfully without dragging your eyelid. It blends easily and looks so nice. If you're looking for waterproof all-day color, this isn't it. Otherwise, this is a great set that you'll have so much fun with. I prefer cream makeup now that I"m older and these are probably the best eyeshadow sticks I've had.

The best things about these sticks (aside from the gorgeous purple colors)? That each stick has it's own blending brush. You don't have to worry about mixing colors on your brush or even using your own brushes. The brush on the end is what sold me and I'm just so thrilled they are as soft as they are. Couldn't be happier.

This is the best little set and I'll buy it again when I use it up. I'd love it if they came out with a burgundy set and I'd also buy a smoky set (hint, hint, hint). A smoky set would be wow. The only thing that would make these better is if they had their own little bag. I caught myself wishing for that the other day.


I've seen these type of curlers around for a while now and had been curious to try them out. However, upon opening them, I was disappointed by the size. If you have long hair and a lot of it, one pack will definitely not be enough, as is the case for me.
I was confused as to how to put them on. However, luckily for me, my sister knew how to do it since she had seen someone else try out this same style of curlers, but from another brand. Since she knew how to apply them, I told her to try them out for me and let me know, because I knew I'd end up frustrated.
Here's her take on them: They are tricky to apply at first and it takes a while to apply them, so make sure you have something else to keep you busy while you do this. However, once you know what you are doing, they're no longer tricky, but they are still time consuming. It takes time to section out the hair, put the curler in, roll it up, and repeat. Also, it is best if you do this at night if you are someone who has a sensitive head and is prone to headaches from wearing certain hairstyles. I put these on at around 3 p.m. and wore them for the rest of the day. After applying them, I was lounging around and watching a movie. Since I was laying down, I didn't notice any discomfort. However, once I was sitting up, it wasn't long before I felt a tension headache coming on. So, I would say that these are not good for someone who is sensitive to pressure from hairstyles. They don't look heavy, but there is a certain weight to having your hair "pulled" into the curler which can cause discomfort. I decided to sleep with them on, and was able to sleep just fine, since I didn't have any of the curlers directly on the back of my head. Upon taking them out, I had some nice curls, but I also had some wonky ones. I don't know the exact cause of that (rolled wrong, hair not pulled in correctly, moved during sleep, etc). However, I still liked the results and the curls held up for me, despite not having using any curling cream, gel, or anything.
All in all, they're a good product to try out and they allow you to get some curls without heat styling, but they can be tricky to use.


This is an outstanding foundation primer.  It very much reminds me of a "smashing" other brand in the texture and application.  This particular product is one that will last you a long time (meaning great value).  One small pump, about the size of a pea will easily prime your entire face (and neck, if desired).  It goes on smoothly, there is no dragging or pulling of the facial skin.

A primer allows you to use less foundation, think of it as priming the walls of your house before you paint.  It goes over the imperfections, giving you a perfect area to work with.

I never skip the primer step, and  it pays off in dividends.  You will find that you look considerably younger.  Perfection can be yours...

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ABOUT ME: I have been an Amazon Prime customer for quite a while and I really enjoy writing reviews – I love shopping actually, and love sharing my finds.
I received this product on a promotional discount from seller for exchange of my honest unbiased review. I am not associated with the seller in any way. I don’t receive any remuneration, nor am I required to give a good review. The discount I get does not influence my feedback or review.

My personal criteria for products:

• 1 star (I do not like this item or product).  I feel it's a waste of money. Would never use it again. Would not recommend. Either throw away or return it.

• 2 star (Not a big fan): Would not purchase again nor share it with my friends, but may still have at least 1 positive thing about it.

• 3 star (It’s Fair): Product has both positives and negatives, and I may or may not continue using it. It might be a better item for another person.  If I think of who may like it better I will likely write about who I think it would work for.

• 4 star (Pretty, pretty, pretty good – to quote Larry David): Item is accurately described. May have 1 or 2 things I might potentially change, but not a deal breaker. Would recommend it to friends and family.

• 5 star (It is perfect and I LOVE it!) Practically perfect. Amazing quality and a must have. It means I’m “Over the Moon” with it and would not only recommend, but would purchase for others and continue to purchase for myself.


All of the colors look amazing! I tested a few of them on a piece of white cardboard and can't wait to try them all! Unlike other gel polish brands this one gives you two ways of easily identifying the colors. Each bottle has a clear opening in the front of the bottle as well as a color sticker on top. Those are very useful but some colors are still hard to make out so I had to open them to get a better look.
I applied the base coat and found that it was a bit thicker than expected. I have used some other brands of gel base coats and the consistency is generally thinner. Most of the polishes are light but not to the point of being watery. It's the same consistency as non gel polishes which I prefer. However, some of the glittered polishes that have confetti included are pretty thick and almost chunky. I'm not sure that it will last long based off the consistency at first use. I hope they do last because those are some of the prettiest colors. I love that unlike other brands of gel polishes that I've used, this brand's glitter polishes are not opaque. It's both shiny and the color is dense. I put on the color A708 first cured it then topped it with A707 while leaving some of the color A708 visible. I then layered it with the color A712 on a diagonal so that some of the color A708 would still be visible. I know the colors are hard to make out from the photo. I realized after the fact that I probably should've started with the color A707 or A712 first. I used number A707 and A708 alternating on the remaining toes. I finished it by putting a gloss top coat and cured it with the UV light. I set it to 60 seconds for three rounds just to make sure the polish dried fully. It has been two days and so far so good. The photo of my toenails were taken on day two.
Overall, I love the color selections. They're very pretty hence why I chose to use 3 colors at once. I can't wait to use the rest of the colors. I really love this set. I like to paint my toes colors that are compatible with the current season so these color selections are perfect for my seasonal needs. I wish the bottle sizes were a bit larger but I guess they make up for that by offering a lot of color selections. Also, you don't need to cake on the polish. A little goes a long way. The only drawback is that the base coat seemed a bit too thick so it may not last, but it could be an isolated case with this set. It's not a deal breaker though, which is why I'm still giving it 5 stars. Plus you can always buy another base coat.


Much of the hand sanitizer we have been using is ETHYL alcohol (ethanol) based.  THIS sanitizer is ISOPROPYL alcohol based.  Note that historically most hand sanitizer has been based on isopropyl alcohol whereas ethanol has been used in things like alcohol that you drink of as a gasoline additive for oxygenated fuels (for environmental purposes) as well as other purposes.  Isopropyl has been used in hand sanitizer and "rubbing alcohol" among other things.  Both are now approved for use in hand sanitizer.  Ethynol-based sanitzers are becoming much more common due to high demand and supply constraints on Isopropyl-based sanitizers.

The interesting thing is that the CDC and WHO have different guidelines for hand sanitizer effectiveness for these two types of alcohol:
CDC: Ethyl - at least 60%, Isopropyl - at least 70%
WHO: Ethyl - at least 80%, Isopropyl - at least 75%
You can see that it is interesting that the CDC recommends higher concentrations of Isopropyl whereas WHO recommends higher concentrations of Ethyl.  Curious.  Rather than dig into too many details on the difference, the easiest thing is to find a way to meet both...

The most common ethyl alcohol hand sanitizers that we have been getting (and the most common out there) are 70% -- which exceeds CDC 60% threshold, but is below the 80% WHO threshold.

THIS SANITIZER has an ISOPROPYL concentration of 75% which exceeds the CDC 70% threshold and meets the WHO 75% threshold.

Clearly these thresholds are not hard limits as indicated by the difference of opinion between CDC and WHO, but it is mildly comforting to meet both recommendations if you can do so with no downside or extra expense.

WHAT I LIKE:
* Easily squeezes out of bottle in controlled amount as a gel
* Rubs in easily and absorbs within less than a minute to leave no noticeable residue or tackiness on your hands
* Aloe helps to keep your hands moist, fighting the drying effects of the alcohol
* Small bottles are easy to take in car, backpack, purse, etc.
* Scent is minor and dissipates quickly (we're not using this for its smell after all)

SUMMARY:
A cost effective way to keep you hands sanitized when you can't use soap & water.  Meets both CDC and WHO guidelines for effective hand sanitizer formulations.


[[VIDEOID:bcc89129b6d9bd5658f12ee8052112dd]] I have been using this 100% Natural nail polish remover since March 31st.

I simply can not believe how great this nail polish remover works with out the horrible smell of acetone. The video shows perfectly how easily my nail polish came off. The nail polish I used to remove actually has glitter in it. Most of the time glitter nail polish is very hard to remove . Once I was getting a pedicure and the gal told me I shouldn't use glitter polish which I love using cause it's to hard to remove! Can you believe her ! Well I know she wasn't using Pure Body Naturals Nail Polish Remover !

I'm totally amazed at this Nail Polish Remover for several reasons:

1. The smell ( I hate the smell of Acetone ) it just has a very mild hint of scent just barely can smell it !

2. It's No acetone !!!!! Acetone is highly flammable

3. No acetate

4. No ethyl lactate

5. 100% biodegradable !!!!!!!

6. It's Made in the USA !!!!!!

This Nail polish remover is a plant-based remover . It does not evaporate like those stinky acetone removers. It stays on the nail it's oily so therefore it moisturizers the nail bed and cuticle . 100% Natural earth friendly Product ! It is Naturally deprived from farm crops and does not contain any petroleum ingredients . Has I removed the nail polish using this 100% natural nail polish remover I noticed how oil it was . I could not believe how easily it removed the polish ! I am totally amazed at the results ! I literally can not stand the smell of the other brands that are not Natural !

This bottle of Natural remover is a nice 4oz. Fluid or 120 ml bootle . It comes with a long eye dropper for easy application on a cotton ball . Once I put this natural recover on the cotton all it removed all the nail polish I didn't have to keep adding the remover . It does not evaporate .

The video is worth a thousand words ! The directions state that I should put the nail polish directly on the polished nail . I can only upload one video so I choose to put this video on. I did do it as the directions stated as well as putting it on a cotton ball like in the video . Both works great ! I like putting it on the cotton ball simply cause that's what I'm use to doing . When I put it directly on the nail I only waited one minute and the nail polish wiped right off !!!!!!

Fantastic Nail Polish Remover !

I received this Pure Body Naturals 100% Natural Nail Polish Remover for Free in trade of a Honest and Unbiased Review .


There are hair clipper manufacturers out there who think that they can impress potential buyers with the amount of parts in a clipper kit. My question is: Why would you want a hair clipper kit with 15, 20 or a million parts, when all you need is three parts? And another question: Why would you want blades that need oiling, when there are blades that work fine without any oil? A third question: Why would you settle for the option of only buzzing your hair, when there are clipper combs that can style much longer hair?

For years, Philips Norelco has made cutting and styling hair so much easier than most other clipper manufacturers. This is my second Philips cordless hair clipper. I used the first one for over five years, and it was in perfect condition when I handed it over to its new owner. I have been even more pleased and impressed with this new one, the QC5055.

The design of Philips clippers is better than anything else I've used for the task of styling and cutting hair, and I have been using hair clippers for over fifteen years. First of all, the QC5055 is very quiet compared to some of the more "traditional" clippers that produce much noise. The clipper is light-weight. The rubberized handle affords a good grip. The smart design makes many different cuts and styles possible with just three different clipper combs, as the combs can be adjusted to several different length settings in just a couple of seconds. No more looking for the perfect comb among fifty different options! The self-sharpening blades also do away with the hassle of having to mess around with oil.

A full charge of the battery in a new clipper will provide power for two or even three full haircuts. Time will tell how much the battery will lose its initial capacity. The important thing to note here is that the clipper can be plugged into a wall outlet at any time. So even if the battery should run low, as long as there is an outlet available, the job can be finished. Using the clipper with the cord plugged in will also provide optimal power for any though cutting conditions.

Cleaning the clipper is easy and handy. The upper half can be detached from the handle and rinsed under running water. The blade itself can also be easily detached for thorough cleaning of the entire machine.

All in all I couldn't ask for anything more from a clipper. Maybe somewhere down the line newer and even better clipper designs will follow. But for know, as far as I know, there is no better way of cutting and styling short and medium-length hair.


I know this candy is expensive, but it does what it says it will, which is a big deal for me.  This candy is actually sort of a life-changing product for me, and I'm so excited it's available in the US now.

I sweat easily and profusely.  It's an embarrassing problem, but this candy makes it much less so.  I shower and use underarm deodorant, obviously, which helps the situation there, but the rest of me sweats too... just a general moistness of the skin all over, which often has a somewhat sour smell.  Yuck.  I'm always the first one in any group to start to sweat if it's warm or we're doing something vigorous.  Usually this leaves me feeling really self-conscious and I will stand apart, etc.  I've even avoided certain activities with friends during the summer because I knew this would happen.  For this candy to help me, I just eat a few pieces an hour or two in advance! Then, when I start to get warm my skin will give off a subtle lovely smell instead of the usual sour smell.  I can't tell you how excited I am about this!  Also, a side bonus, it has a nice effect on the breath that lasts longer for me than any breath mint I've ever used.

Maybe it's just the way it reacts with my own body chemistry, but I don't think it smells particularly like roses, or even flowery... it's hard to explain, it's just a subtle clean & fresh smell that comes through my skin.  You know how some people just smell good, not like product, but just like a nice skin smell?  That's what this does for me.  A friend of mine ate some and I thought she smelled more flowery, more reminiscent of roses, though not quite.  I'd expect it's going to smell a little different on everyone.

Oh, and since it's a candy, I should probably mention:  It's delicious!  The very first taste when you pop it in your mouth is a little "rosey", meh, but that is almost immediately replaced by a very nice tangy tangerine flavor.  I have to keep myself from eating them all up so I'll have them when I need them.  :)  I buy the regular sugar-sweetened kind, since I don't use artificial sweeteners, so I can't comment on the taste of the sugar-free ones.


[[VIDEOID:22d3b6c575e590578cac8a6ed9c2c60b]] First of all, I am really impressed with the quality of this premium electric toothbrush from Muttus. I received the item earlier than expected. The packaging is very nice, simple and presentable (perfect for gift giving). I actually bought this to give to someone special in my life and her reaction was priceless! Upon opening the box, she was really happy especially when she saw the color of this premium electric toothbrush. The pink color really hits the mark!

The carrying case was indeed very handy and very cute (It can fit the electric toothbrush and two toothbrush heads, one for extra). All items specified on the description box was complete (1-Electric Toothebrush, 1-plastic carrying case, 6pcs of brushheads, 1- toothbrush charger and 1- USB charging cable). My only concern is that the charging cable for the wireless charger, I think it is a little bit short, I think if they can make the cable a little bit longer it would be nice, nonetheless, the rest of the items included are perfect. The toothbrush heads have soft bristles, which I think that little kids can also use and enjoy this product.

The sound of this premium electric toothbrush is less noisy than other electric toothbrush brands that I know. This product comes with 5 different modes; the
1. CLEAN MODE  38000 Times / Min
2. POLISH MODE 31000 Times / Min
3. WHITE MODE 28000-38000 Times / Min
4. SENSITIVE MODE 28000-38000 Times / Min
5. MASSAGE MODE 28000-38000 Times / Min

All modes has a duration of 2 minutes. 30 seconds interval reminder in brushing the upper, lower, left and right, inner and outer sides of your teeth. The power of each mode can also be adjusted from Low, medium to high (by pressing the + and - sign button) depending on the motor's vibration speed as your preference. This is of course IPX7.

One thing that I really like about this product, is that it automatically shuts off after the 2 minute time (which again, other brands dont have).

My overall rating for this premium electric toothbrush from Muttus is 5 Star!! I am very happy and satisfied that I bought this wireless premium electric toothbrush from Muttus! I will definitely recommend this product to anyone who wants to experience and try the power of electric toothbrush!


My teenage son uses more product in his hair than me and his 2 sisters.  We actually tease him about it.  BUT - he likes his various hairstyles.  ALL of which require a great deal of gel.  Which is fine - and not so fine.  He has really really thick hair.  Like, SUPER thick hair.  And so it's hard to find gel that works...and stays the whole day.  He uses some now that works well enough, but the smell of it is really strong.  REALLY strong.  We are not fans.  I'm on the lookout constantly for a good gel for his super thick hair.  One that will stand through his day.  His sweaty, crazy, fast paced day.

I am so thankful I was able to purchase this gel at a discount in exchange for my fair, unbiased review.  And also thankful it is Amazon Prime eligible.  As soon as I ordered it, I was ready for my son to give it a try.

When it came in the mail, I was thankful for the shrink wrap type packaging around it - less chance for leaks or spills during shipping and delivery.  And I was ready for my son to give it a go.  It DID take some cajoling to get him to try it.  It's summer.  He's lazing around.  Last thing on his mind is trying a new gel for his hair.  Curiosity DID eventually get the better of him though and he tried it.  On his dry (he says gel won't work if his hair is dry - only when it's wet/damp), unclean, messy, dried sweat hair.  And it worked WONDERFULLY.  I was actually quite impressed and amazed by how well it worked on that mop of a head of hair.  So was he.  And off he went to 'shoot some hoops' with his friends, which included a bike ride to get there.  When he came home - his hair was fine.  Still holding.  I was really amazed.

Since then, he's used it a few times on his clean, damp hair and he is very happy with how well he is able to shape his hair and how well it stays throughout the day.  And we both really like the very light, not chemically or perfumey smell.  The smell is not bothersome at all.

I will be reordering this for him when he runs out.  It works great!


So far, I'm pretty pleased with this buffer, but there are a few small things that I think Emjoi could improve on. I was able to use this buffer for both feet after only charging for 30 minutes, then plugged it in for the recommended time. It would be nice if the red light ever went off to let you know when it was charged, but this hasn't been an issue since it's always charged when I need it. I don't know exactly how long a full charge lasts, because I've never run it all the way down buffing both feet (about 15 min). The power is good, although I could see that a man with really thick calluses might need more power. It does slow down a little if you press down really hard, but at least on my feet, pressing that hard hurts. So for my purposes, the power is just perfect. The blue buffer has lasted 4 uses so far and seems to still work fine, which is pretty good considering how much has buffed off my feet during these first uses. The primary reason why I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is because of two things: 1) the rotating head isn't viewable 360 degrees  (i.e. covered on one side), so it really limits the ability to see what you're buffing. It's particularly hard to use with your non-dominant hand on your opposite foot, because you can't see what's being buffed unless you're looking at the skin from the side. I have friends who have the Amope, which allows you to see your foot better, but has insufficient power and isn't rechargeable. 2) the buffer/roller on this Micro-Pedi is inset pretty deeply between the side pieces meaning that you can't really buff anything that's not convex  (i.e. can't really buff flat or concave surfaces on your feet, only things that stick up/out like heels and toes). This means that I can't adequately buff the callus just below my 2nd toe on the ball of my foot, which is a slightly concave area. As this is my worst callus, that was very disappointing. Press as hard as I might at different angles, I just can't get that spot with this buffer. But for my heels, toes, and the rest of my foot, it's great. So overall, I would recommend this product based on the batteries saved by recharging, the power, the comfort in your hand, and it's effectiveness on most parts of my feet. But I wish the side pieces didn't stick so far out beyond the roller limiting usefulness on concave parts of the foot, and I wish the roller wasn't covered on the back limiting visibility.


Review of:  TCM Men's Cleansing Activated Charcoal Bar Soap - For all skin types - 5oz (1 Pack)

In the handful of times that I’ve used the TCM Charcoal Bar Soap I’ve noticed a number of items that I’ve been really pleased to experience.

The first is the size of the bar; no wimpy sliver of soap here.  The bar right around 3 inches in length, 1 ¾ inches wide and 1 ½ inches tall.  A size big enough that, until I used the soap enough times to round off the edges, the size was almost too large to hold easily using just one hand.

A second, immediately noticeable, item was the smell.  Not a sweet smell but more of a slight, dusky, flower-like aroma that, for me at least, was super nice.  Perhaps, in it’s own way, as nice an aroma as I’ve found with any bar of soap.

The amazing amount of lather this bar gives off was another pleasant surprise, far more than I had expected from something that doesn’t fit into the ‘body-wash’ category.  When washing my face, I only need to rub the bar in my hands a couple of times and then when the soap is rubbed onto my face the suds really start forming.  The lather is impressive, especially compared to other ‘cleansing’ bars I’ve used before.

The charcoal, or maybe it’s some other ingredient, does seem to do a nice job of cleaning my face, especially after I’ve applied sun screen earlier in the day.  Sun screen, in my experience, soaks into my skin really deeply and is almost like a magnet in attracting dirt, and many ‘regular’ soaps simply don’t seem to cut through the grim.  The TCM soap, however, removes any embedded dirt and also does away with the slick feeling the sun screen leaves on my face.  noticed that many cleaning soaps especially after washing my face.

On the other-side-of-the-coin, however, I’ve noticed that the TCM Charcoal Bar Soap leaves my skin drier than I expected; for me there was no real sense of having any moisturizing left on my face after washing.  This dryness was apparent to me as, after washing, my face was almost too dry to be able to comfortably use my electric razor.  Still, while that was a surprise to me I don’t consider the dryness to be a major concern compared to the cleaning benefits the soap gives.

All-in-all, the TCM Charcoal Bar is a high-quality soap that I plan to use quite often.

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I've been purchasing these extensions for the past year.  I continued purchasing them after the first time because they ARE 100% remy hair and I've paid more than what these cost with other sellers claiming that their extensions were 100% remy hair when actually they appeared to be part Barbie hair and real hair.  This is the reason I am giving this seller a 4 star.  However,  after a year of purchasing these, I am trying out a new seller (even lower price and 62% 5 star rating) because of the following reasons:

1.  These extensions are very thin at the ends.
2.  The ends require trimming as they appear to already be splitting when you receive them (so you have to make certain you order a length longer than you want to leave room for trimming).
3.  The tape is really bad.  However, this is not a reason I would never order from this seller again.  I typically take the original tape off and replace them with better tape before I put them in.
4.  No matter what type of shampoo/conditioner I use (sulfate free) or how often I wash my hair (twice a week), these extensions get dry/brittle/frizzy very quickly.  And I do use Chi heat protectant prior to blow drying & flat ironing.
5.  I consider myself in the mid-stages of DIY (I watch YouTube videos to find out how other DIY hair extension users prolong the use of the hair extensions, etc.), however, no matter what measures I take to keep them in my hair for more than two-weeks, I am still spending too much time and effort on the upkeep and replacing the tapes and putting them back in.
6.  According to the description, these extensions are treated with a shed-free treatment to keep them from shedding, however, these extensions shed a lot.  Obviously, if they are brittle/frizzy, they are going to break off.

I wanted to wait until I had purchased these extensions multiple times before writing my review so that I would be able to post a fair and honest review.  Also, when I first started purchasing these, I was a newby at putting in and replacing hair extensions.  And this review does not mean that I will never purchase these extensions from this seller again.  They do have a good return policy that I could have used.  Prior to purchasing from this seller, I had purchased hair extensions that were very expensive that I will never purchase from again.  I do appreciate that this seller is not overpriced.