I bought this product for the stretch marks on my butt, behind my legs and knees because I saw that this product is affordable and has so many great ingredients such as:
Organic barbadensis leaf juice or aloe juice: as we all know that aloes have many many benefits due to its anti-inflamatory properties due to the two hormones called Auxin and Gibberellins. Together they help treat acne and reduce the redness from acne. Aloe also has healing properties that have been used to treat sunburn, help prevent scarring and treat existing scars.

Organic helianthus annuus (sun flower oil): Sun flower oil is rich in Vitamin E which is a well known antioxidant for its healing properties. It also contain many great oils such as coconut, vitamin E, jojoba, rose hips, argan oil and many more which are all very healing and moisturizing for the skin

 cordifolia callus culture extract (plant stem cells): Derived from Globularia Cordifolia, a species of flowering plant native to the mountains of central and southern Europe, Globularia Cordifolia Callus Culture Extract detoxifies skin by eliminating damaged proteins and other accumulated environmental wastes. It also provides protection from oxidative stress thereby reducing the effects of cell aging.

Matrixyl 3000: Matrixyl is palmitoyl-pentapeptide 3 and this is a peptide that specifically stimulates collagen synthesis and skin repair. this is a long term skin care ingredient. The two new peptides palmitoyl-tripeptide and palmitoyl-oligopeptide. They are supposed work synergistically to mimic the appearance of this broken down collagen, causing your skin to react by producing more collagen, as well as elastin. The company that owns the patent has conducted research on two panels of 23 volunteers aged from 39 to 74 to demonstrate that matrixyl 3000 is more effective than the original matrixyl at regulating skin cell activity. In early 2013 University of Reading researchers found that Matrixyl can nearly double the amount of the protein collagen needed to give skin its elasticity.

 Gotu Kola: has been used to treat many conditions for thousands of years in India, China, and Indonesia. It was used to heal wounds, improve mental clarity, and treat skin conditions such as leprosy and psoriasis. Gotu kola has chemicals called triterpenoids. In animal and lab studies, these compounds seem to help heal wounds. For example, some studies suggest that triterpenoids strengthen the skin, boost antioxidants in wounds, and increase blood supply to the area. Based on these findings, gotu kola has been applied to the skin, or used topically, for minor burns, psoriasis, preventing scars after surgery, and preventing or reducing stretch marks.

I am not giving this a 5 stars review because I do not know how well it will work for I have only been using this for a short period of time but i will definitely come back to review more when I see changes. This product has many many great ingredients and it absorbs quickly into the skin so that alone earned it 4 stars. the cream is white and has a the consistency of light yogurt so one pump goes a long way.


I'm a lip balm addict. Rarely do anything that I don't have a lip balm ready to use at any moment. It's sitting all over the house, at least three varieties in my purse, extras in my travel make up kit--it's EVERYWHERE. While I'd gotten to the point where I only bought the more natural products either from the "health food store" type companies, or online, boutique type companies, Even bought lip oil that comes in a small roller bottle. Have hated some and I haven't loved any of them a lot. Started doing aromatherapy last April. Took two online courses from a reputable aromatherapy company--Natural Living and Butters & Balms. Started making a lot of my skincare products. Even made some of my own herb infused oils as a base for my homemade lip balms and oils. Hadn't love any of those, either. Actually took everything and added beeswax to it to make my own "Healing Lip Balm." I like it a lot, but will never be able to replicate it:)

I had recently bought a natural lip balm that I just loved; however, it didn't have an SPF factor. When I saw the Cal Pharma SPF 30 Mango Lip Balm at a discount for an honest review, I thought I'd try it. I must not have looked at the ingredients when I ordered it (which is VERY unusual for me) because I would have noticed the active ingredients:  Avobenzone 3 %, Homosalate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 2.75%, Oxybenzone 6%. I have sensitive, allergic, reactive, rosacea skin and am allergic to most commercial sunscreens. In addition to these ingredients, the SPF 30 Mango Lip Balm contains Undecylcrylene Dimethicone. The only one of these chemicals that I could confirm was natural was the Homosalate. Not sure how they call this a natural product. My only excuse is that I'm going to Florida in a few weeks to visit my mother and wanted a lip balm with an SPF factor.

Aside from the issue with the chemicals, I've tried this a few times. For one, the texture is very waxy--too much beeswax. I also feel a tingle on my lips and an itch in my throat, so suspect I'm having an allergic reaction to the SPF 30 Mango Lip Balm. This product is not for me. If you don't have allergic/sensitive skin, and don't care as much about ingredients, this product might be for you. Your other choice is physical blockers--like zinc or titanium oxide. And they give you that whitish cast. Not real desirable, either.

I did receive a discount on this product with the expectation that I provide an honest review. This has no bearing on my rating and I review all products as if I had paid full price. My opinions are from my own personal experience with the product and I have no affiliation with the seller.


My usual sun protection is avoidance. I have sensitive, allergic, rosacea skin. I'm allergic to most chemical sunscreens, so decided that I would make my own this Spring. Actually went to a presentation by one of the big mlm essential oil companies, because they were going to present recipe for using EOs in a natural sunscreen (later research told me that EOs don't have sun prevention qualities.) The bad news is that the presentation was appalling (safety and lack of ingredient knowledge), the good news was it made me do research and take two online courses from a reputable online aromatherapy institute. One of which was a Butters & Balms course. Make a lot of my own skin products now. I had previously ought all of the ingredients to make my own sunscreen, but then decided to buy some to see how it worked for me. It did. Got one on Etsy. It was fine. There were some times during the summer that my skin was so awful that nothing wouldn't have upset it. It's a firmer consistency, I used it MANY times and barely made a dent in the jar. Bought a natural sunscreen lotion on Amazon, it had an SPF of 32. Because it contained so much of the zinc oxide, it made my face chalk white.  The Tropical Sands Sunscreen only has an SPF of 8, so no white face.

The Tropical Sands All Natural Sunscreen is a lotion consistency. I'm not ready to make my own products with a water base because they need a preservative system. Lotion is easier to apply and make sure you cover the body parts completely. Probably a better consistency for sunscreen. The bottle is 8oz.  It recommends application every 40 minutes if swimming or sweating. Even with the frequent application, it should still last a while. It's also the most reasonable price of all the ones I've tried.

Many sunscreens that contain non nano zinc oxide or titanium dioxide call themselves "nearly natural." Did some research because I thought they were chemicals, they are minerals. They provide a physical block rather then a chemical block.  The biggest problem with the products that contain mineral blocks is that they make your face white--the more minerals, the whiter your face gets.  Before the rosacea, I was light skinned, but not that porcelain white. It's December and while the weather is warmer then normal, it's not suntan weather, so my face doesn't have any other color. The Tropical Sands was fine, didn't change my skin color.

As with any new product on my face, I did a sample application. Put a little on the side where my hair would cover a reaction. It didn't make my skin reactive negatively, so I tried it on my nose and cheeks (most reactive part of my face.) I didn't have a negative reaction there. I'll definitely have to experiment with it during the prime sun time because there are times I have to be out in the sun.

I received this product at a discount for an honest review.


Easy to use bag...holds up well with a strong zipper...separates brushes and gloss....I love this bag.....bought at a discount....1. Organize Medicine: Makeup bags come in a variety of sizes and shapes which makes them perfect for organizing. Keep frequently used medications together in a bag to keep everything in one place. No more missing pill bottles for you!

2. Save your tech: In this day and age many of us carry around extra chords, cables, earbuds and other random tech gadgets everywhere we go. Save your gadgets and chords by keeping them in a dedicated “tech bag” so you don’t have to wrangle wires and detangle knots every time you need to charge your phone!

3. Emergency Bag: Now, when I say emergency bag, I don’t mean medical or other serious emergency. More like those little day-to-day emergencies where we are dealing with a broken nail, hair disaster or other last-minute mini emergency! I like to keep a bag filled with personal supplies like feminine products, hair ties, lotion, etc in my car for any issues that might arise. A spare makeup bag can be a perfect way to keep these sensitive items in order and easily accessible!

4. A Cute Clutch: I don’t know about you, but I have some pretty cute makeup bags! I just picked up this adorable three pack of makeup bags pictured above from Forever 21 and I would totally use any of these as a clutch! Slim bags in cute patterns are the perfect size and shape to store your phone, some cash, cards and a lipstick or compact! Check out these cute and very affordable makeup bags that would make awesome clutches! 1. Lighten your load. "You don't need an extra compact mirror if your blush or palette has a mirror in it. Let your products do double duty."You absolutely need brushes. It's super unsanitary to use your fingers to apply makeup to your face. Mini-brushes don't take up space and can save you from a bacteria-induced breakout or two."

3. Keep supplies simple. "Always have with you: a mascara wand, tweezers, hand cream, and a couple q-tips."

4. Toss the lipsticks. "You don't need to lug 4 or 5 lipsticks with you. Just bring 1 tinted lip balm, 1 lipstick in a go-to color, and if you want to have have additional colors, bring a few lip pencils or crayons."

5. Give your skin a break. "Toss the primer, foundation, concealer, and the powder in favor of one product: a concealer pen. Use the primer in the AM to keep your makeup lasting and stick to touch-ups once you're already out."

6. Make sure nothing is expired. "Smell it–seriously! If powder looks discolored, cream has bubbles, or mascara smells straight up musky–throw it straight into the garbage."

7. Use bags within your bag. "For easy organization, get small, zippered bags. Keep supplies, lip products, eye products, and so on in different bags."


I just bought this product at a Dollar Tree store, which USED TO carry the original formula of this lotion.  I REALLY hope they bring the original formula back because this new version is NOT equal to the original and certainly is not better.

I am a BIG lotion user. My skin doesn't do well without it. I can't have dry feet and hands, it just doesn't work for me.  I bought Suave lotion for years because of the agreeable cost (I'm cheap) and the acceptable quality of the product but when I lucked up on Dermasil at Dollar Tree, I found a gold mine!  This stuff was top notch and I haven't looked at Suave since finding it, even though it costs a lot more.  It was creamy, rich and thick, didn't evaporate and leave you reapplying continually and it was unscented, which made it great for adding your own fragrance to or using on your face if you're sensitive to fragrance.  I routinely would buy 10, 10 oz tubes at a time just to keep a good supply on hand, to satisfy my pack rat compulsion and to take advantage of the price.  I keep one at work, one in each of my travel bags, I keep some in a smaller container in my purse, I use it on my face with no negative results, it's great for my feet, you don't need a whopping amount of it, the original is just wonderful stuff!!  So this weekend I went hunting for more and happened upon this version.  The store only had two tubes of it and they were not 10 oz but I bought them anyway.  As soon as I tried it I was extremely glad that I only had two tubes of this stuff to get through.  It is not as thick or rich, it is not matte like the original either.  It's kinda glossy as it comes out of the tube.  And you know how you can feel cold air so much better when you use perfumed lotion?  Check!  And the crowning offense?  It has a smell.  A hint of chemical to brighten your day.  The original has a faint hint of this same smell, which I only noticed after meeting the new version but this version has it a lot stronger.  I wouldn't go near my face with this stuff.  It's awful in comparison with the original...AWFUL!!  I frankly don't know what I'm going to do with the two tubes I bought.  I'll think of something.  I'm just glad they were from Dollar Tree because I haven't lost any money to speak of.

If you can find the original, grab all that you can!  The original formula is STILL wonderful lotion.  This new so-called "Advanced Treatment" molarky, however, is for the birds.  I don't know what happened, the good ingredients shot up in price, ceased to be available or what but every formula change is not a GOOD formula change.  Uuuuuuugh, that smell...


For probably 15 years I suffered from severe hyperhidrosis in my underarms. I did it all to try and hide it, two shirts, buying shirts based on what colors won't highlight the sweat marks, grooming of armpit hair, dozens of special anti perspirants, and doing nothing at all. Nothing worked. It could be below freezing outside and my pits would be warm and tropical while I freeze in my t-shirt.

I came across Odaban 5 or so year ago. To get right to the point, this was my cure for hyperhidrosis of the underarm. However, it was not fun.

The first time I used this, I did what I had read. Apply at night to clean underarms and use 1 pump or apply to a cotton swab and apply. If you are a female, do not shave your pits for a couple days before using this. If you are a male, I found it helpful to trim your pit hair down with a #2 trimmer guard on your clippers. Either way, make sure there no cuts or broken skin where this is being applied and that the hair is short. If there is any irritated or broken skin and you apply this, you will not be a happy camper.

This stuff just flat out burns as is. Having irritated skin will just make a bad experience even worse. So, the first night, I couldn't take it. I followed the directions word for word and after bearing with the intense burning sensation for a couple hours, I gave in and ran to the shower to wash it off. The skin in my pits was tender for a couple days and I did not apply any deodorant while I healed.

A few days later, I did the same thing again and it still burned, but I was able to tolerate it and managed to get some sleep that night. The reaction was not as bad as the first night and again, I didn't use any deodorant for the next couple days while my skin had a chance to relax. I waited a few weeks and started using deodorant again to see if there was any change and if it was worth the discomfort I had gone through.

I had some days where that were better than others, but there was a reduction in sweat occurring so I decided to keep using it. I probably used this product a total of a dozen times. The more I used it, the less painful it became, until there was none at all. I was able to use two squirts on each underarm at night and not have any more burning sensation. This whole process took several months but I have now been hyperdrosis free for the past 5 or so years and only had to buy one bottle. Yes, there was discomfort and it was not pleasant, but I am very happy with the end result after dealing with this issue for so many years in my life.

I can now wear just one shirt, a thin shirt of any color and not be embarrassed by gross wet armpits all the time. My white shirts no longer get pit stains. I am confident when in front of people and not always subconsciously terrified of constantly moist pits sweating through my attire. I hope this works for you like it worked for me because hyperhidrosis is the absolute pits.

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Initial Review- I really wanted to like these extensions. I have been a hair extension user for over two years. I am experienced in taking good care of my extensions. My favorite extension company recently raised their prices. I found these, LaaVoo, while looking for a similar but lower priced product. I was pleased with the quality of the hair when it arrived.  The hair is real as described and the color was exactly what I wanted. The product arrived the 15th and 16th of September. I installed it on Saturday, September 18th. Installation went well. The first two weeks after installation everything was perfect. A little after 2 weeks I began to loose strands. The bonded tips (glue) were falling apart, the strand would fall out leaving the installation bead and the strand wire tip in my natural hair. I had half a pack left from my initial installation and I replaced the fallen strands with new ones. It has been approximately 6 weeks now and I have been replacing strands almost daily. More need replacing the more time goes by. I am very disappointed in how the product has held up. Other products have lasted me 3-4 months! I contacted LaaVoo Service Team using the information listed on their business card inside the product box. I explained the issue  and they directed me back to amazon as that is where I bought them. The return window just closed and amazon can no longer help me. I am not happy and will not be purchasing again. If you want temporary extensions, these will do fine. If you're looking for a long lasting (3 months) quality product, this is not for you. (photo shows bonded tips that fell apart)<br />12/05/21 Update- Within a day or two of my initial review, I was contacted via amazon message service by the company. Remember, I initially contacted them for help and they denied me. The representative stated that they were eager to help but to do so I would need to email them using my private email. Very sneaky. This way amazon would not see that there are conditions of their "help". You must change your low rating to 5 stars and then you will get your replacement. I have saved all my emails from them in order to prove my statement. I had bought 3 packs, they sent me 1 replacement pack and 2 sets of mink eyelashes which I had said I didnt want. I used the replacement pack to replace the strands that fell out each week. The strand bonds continued to deteriorate and fall apart leaving the metal tip and bead in my hair after 2-3 weeks. I remain steadfast in my initial review. The hair seems to be of good quality, but the bonds do not last more than 3 weeks. I have followed all care instructions and use quality products to care for my extensions. I am an experienced extension user. I have gone back to my original more expensive brand as they last 3-4 months with proper care. I cannot in good conscience leave the 5 star rating I was coerced into providing. The product does not deserve it. The practice of making one change their rating to get replacements is shady and misguiding. Yes, I got a replacement pack, but it was of the same poor quality as my initial order. Shame shame.


If you haven't tried this oil, get it today!  It is the BEST oil EVER!  And I've used a lot of oils.  It is so, so very richly scented, and the scent is like nothing else I've ever smelled.  It moisturizes so well that I feel like Cleopatra must have felt with all of her pampering and love of oils.  Some reviewers have noted that the scent is too strong and overpowering, which really may be accurate.  It isn't, though that the smell itself is overpowering, it is that it is so richly scented that the oil goes a long LONG L-O-N-G way.  For those that feel like this is too strong, just blend it into a carrier oil such as almond oil or whatever your favorite is and then it's actually a huge bonus for you.  Then, you have about 20 times more oil that you already had.  My daughter is a massage therapist and I told her about it and since she's started using it, her customers come back more often because they love it so much.  I hope she never tells them they can buy this wonderful oil themselves, else she may lose quite a bit of business.  I noticed that one reviewer said that this does not contain Frankincense or Myrrh, and they showed the ingredient list.  The ingredient: "Essential Oils" is the Frankincense and the Myrrh, since those scents are derived by steam distilling Frankinsence and Myrrh and using the Essential Oils from that distillation.  Frankinsence and Myrrh have skin loving nutrients and are one of nature's miracles for skin.  When the 3 wisemen presented these to the baby Jesus at his birth, it was because it was such a costly gift and highly prized for it's miraculous skin properties.  This fabulous oil is filled with other beautiful natural ingredients, such as meadowfoam oil.  If you don't know what that is, google it.  It's a wonderful wonderful oil for your skin.  I am studying to become an herbalist, and have discovered that the ingredients in this oil are beneficial for your skin in so many ways.  but the scent is what keeps me hooked.  I use literally two drops, rub it between my hands, and apply to my pulse points and I smell divine all day.  I use it sparingly on my skin to make it velvety smooth and silky soft and fragrant all evening, into the night, and if it weren't for showering it off, I would smell it the next day as well.  I use one or two drops the same way on my hair (my hair is just past my shoulder blades and thick) and it conditions it and makes it so shiny.  The only negative, and it is quite annoying for me, is that the bottle always drips.  I have to keep it on a glass dish with sides on it to keep from wasting the oil.  I have a bottle at my desk at my office and do the same thing, and I can smell it like a room fragrance during the day.  Sometimes people stop by and ask me what smells so good.


Lark Rise to Candleford: The Complete Season One is a charming series that tackles myriad themes, and is adapted from Flora Thompson's semi-autobiographical novel. In the first season, young Laura Timmins (Olivia Hallinan) leaves her village of Lark Rise to work as an assistant to the postmistress in Candleford, Dorcas Lane (Julia Sawalha who was also brilliant in her role as Lydia Bennet in Pride and Prejudice - The Special Edition (A&E, 1996)). Through the course of the first season, Laura discovers that she enjoys living in the more affluent town of Candleford, and experiences the pangs of adolescence, including romantic entanglements. Dorcas Lane, the kind-hearted and sensible postmistress also goes through some pangs of her own, largely to do with her friendship with squire Sir Timothy Midwinter (Ben Miles) who is married to the beautiful and uptight Lady Adelaide (Olivia Grant). In the first season, viewers got to see the themes of marital strife, conflicts between the upper and lower classes, romantic entanglements, and other issues played out.

By the second season, both Sir Timothy and Lady Adelaide have moved to London, but there is still plenty of drama in Dorcas' life with the arrival of James Dowland (Jason Merrells), a former inhabitant of Lark Rise, a local boy who has done well in life. Being a self-made and wealthy man, James settles in Candleford, though he reacquaints himself with the residents of Lark Rise, especially Queenie Turrill (Linda Bassett) who used to take care of him as a young boy. James opens a fashionable hotel in Candleford, and tries to 'improve' the lives of the Lark Rise residents with mixed results. There is also strong chemistry between James and Dorcas, though their relationship flounders between attraction and rivalry/conflict. Laura seems more mature and wiser, having learned a couple of enlightening things about the pitfalls of romance, and is taking on more responsibilities at the post office. But then, a young clockmaker, Fisher Bloom (Matthew McNulty) comes to town, and Laura finds herself attracted to Fisher, though he seems oblivious to her charms. Laura's parents, Robert and Emma Timmins (Brendan Coyle & Claudie Blakley) who have always been a very close and loving couple find themselves facing some marital strife in their marriage, and this second season takes an intimate look at their dynamics as a couple.

There is also plenty of drama amongst the other inhabitants of Lark Rise & Candleford - the sisters Pearl and Ruby Pratt (Matilda Ziegler, Victoria Hamilton) who have a dressmaking/drapery store continue to pry into others' affairs whilst dealing with their own emotional dramas. Postman Thomas Brown's (Mark Heap)romantic (mis)adventures continue, and many more.

This is a wonderful British period drama that makes you feel all warm and wonderful!


The Philips Norelco Arcitec shaving system is designed to look good and feel good in your hand.  It also has handy packaging, coming with two handy storage/charge mounts: one designed to stand up in your bathroom and another secure case for travel.  Both mounts can be plugged in and charge the system.  The only thing I don't like about these mounts is they don't have a space to carry the cleaning brush.  Still, I haven't had to use the cleaning brush yet, since one of the best features of the Arcitec is that it can be cleaned in the tap: you just flip open the blade covers and run water over them.  It cleans nicely.  There is a very nice lcd display that shows how much battery time remains -- and the nice thing in terms of design is that you can't see the display unless it's on.  Otherwise it hides completely beneath the chrome like finish of the handle -- no ugly lcd display turned off.

Enough about design: it looks great and feels great and has nice features.  What about function?  Does it shave well?  The answer to that is a bit more complicated.  The simple answer is: it gives a very smooth shave, IF you already have a fairly smooth shave.  If you shave at least once a day and preferably twice a day I find that it keeps the face smooth and polished, and feels very even across the skin and shaves quickly.  If you let it go for a day or two, however, and begin to show some stubble, the Arcitec doesn't like that.  It can run over fairly short stubble over and over again before it finally trims it.  Even the (fairly modest) click out trimmer can't cut significant stubble to a length that can be easily shaved by the Arcitec.  This is unfortunate for me, since I like to let it go a day or two between shaves.  I did, following the directions on the razor, give it about three weeks of solid shaving every day and that certainly did the trick keeping my skin feeling (almost) like a baby's, but I found after a few weeks I wanted to skip a day, and then tried to shave with the Arcitec and needed to pull out my disposable razor to finish the job.  (I should mention that I once had a much cheaper razor -- you know, the $30 variety -- that I got for Christmas several years ago and it did seem to have greater tolerance for longer stubble.  With that I could get away with shaving every couple of days.)

So, to sum up: this razor is very well designed for the basic application of shaving at least once a day.  Very good for the distinguished gentleman, let's say.  But for those a bit rough around the edges (or, as someone might put the point less charitably) for those who are too lazy to shave every day, it may not be the ideal choice.


GET IT / DON’T GET IT? This earns a 50% GET IT from me.

I see this product in two ways - its quality as a usable product, and the way it is delivered, and my review will be conducted with those two things in mind.

CONS:
The bottle is freaking tiny - Yes I know if you pay attention to the listing details you will see that it is only 120ml, which I did see, but I wasn’t thinking about how big or small that was. Subconsciously, I was just thinking - its body wash so it will be a decent size.  I was wrong - 120 ml is not a normal size for body wash. In looking at it now I just checked and the size I usually get is 500ml.
While I was at it just checked the price and a 3 pack of 500ml is the same price as this one 120ml bottle. That means that this is 12.5 times more expensive if I were to get the same amount.
Once I dried off, there was none of the great smell left on my skin - might as well make it not smell and maybe bring the price down a little.
I thought - ok, maybe this stuff is super concentrated and that’s why the bottle is so tiny - so when I tried it, I would say I only had to use about ¾ of what I would normally use, but that still doesn’t restore it to a fairly priced product for the size of the bottle.

PROS:
It smells fantastic in the bottle, but as I said, once I toweled off there was none of that left :(
My skin feels incredible after washing - like REALLY incredible.

SUMMARY:
Please understand that I am only one reviewer, and I take no joy in being this critical about any product, but I am seriously not impressed. I have reviewed almost 1,200 products and I really only select products that I think I will love to avoid being in this situation - I picked it because it looks like a quality product and I was pretty sure I would like it.

The fact that the bottle wasn’t sealed, and I had to really squeeze to get any to come out showed me that the bottle was not full, which if you remember my comment about the expense of this product makes me feel even worse about it. The bottle I got may have been an anomaly and everyone else's may be as full as one might expect, however mine was not. Interestingly, you cannot see into the bottle so you won’t be able to see how much is in there. I had to use my phone to shine a light in there and it looks like about about 1/6th of the contents are missing. You will see in the pictures how much I had to squeeze it to get some to come to the top, and in another picture I show the approximate level of the contents.

On top of all this - despite the fact that my skin feels amazing there is absolutely no smell whatsoever is a huge disappointment when it smells great in the bottle. For me - I would never get it again and sadly I cannot say I recommend it, but if you are willing to pay this price to get great feeling skin then that is what you will get.

(The third picture shows the seal is stuck inside the lid.)


I was very hesitant to order this, feeling a little intimidated both by the technology and the potential for pain.  Would it be "safe" enough to do laser hair removal on your own?

I was pleasantly surprised that it was both easy to use and virtually painless.  You power on the unit, wait for it to indicate that it's ready, place against the surface of your skin until a light indicates proper contact, and then pull the trigger.  Depending on the power setting you've selected, you'll feel anything from nothing at all to a brief surge of heat.  Even on the strongest setting on denser patches of hair it wasn't unpleasant for me.  I didn't notice any redness and didn't require gel or lotion after using, and I have fairly sensitive skin.

Making it even more painless to use, they've included a "cooling" mode you can switch on that will pre-cool the area where it makes contact with your skin, helping to make it more comfortable when operating.  This is definitely a plus when working on sensitive areas or denser/darker patches of hair.

It has 5 strength settings and an "automatic" mode.  I don't feel comfortable enough yet operating it to try the "automatic" mode, preferring to make sure it's positioned properly and ready before pulling the trigger, but I imagine it could make things go much quicker for large areas like the legs.  I might give it a try when I'm a little more practiced.

The unit has two sizes of lenses - one for large areas (built-in) and one for small areas (attachment).  The smaller lens is helpful when you need more precision.

It's important to read the instructions and tips before operating and especially important to wear eye protection (tinted glasses) which they've generously included.  You should avoid ever looking at the laser during operation, and probably should operate this in privacy unless the people with you are also wearing eye protection.  You shouldn't use it anywhere near your eyes to avoid risk of injury - I'd say nothing above the tip of your nose.  One safety feature I like is that it won't operate unless the lens is pressed directly against the skin at a right angle, preventing excess laser light from "spilling out".

This isn't suitable for darker skin (including a dark tan) and also won't help with light-colored hair.  You should also avoid using it where there might be a dark area on your skin, such as a mole or tattoo.

One thing I can't comment on yet is how effective this is at hair removal.  It takes a few months to really notice a difference, and I've only had it for a week.  My rating is based solely on ease of use, comfort, functionality, quality of materials and pricing.  I'm optimistic on effectiveness, but may come back and edit this review if either it proves disappointing or exceeds my expectations.  Assuming it performs as advertised, I feel comfortable recommending this with a 4-star rating.


Review Edit 12/7/19
I use this as a foot spray to keep fungus at bay and it works nicely.

Review Edit 11/23/17
There may be Aluminum in this product, please ask for disclosure of mineral salts used
I just realized that this deoderant has as it's main first real ingredient Crystalized Mineral Salts. This is of concern to me because they have not disclosed what the mineral salts are that they are using. Almost all of the natural deoderants and crystal deoderants use Potassium Alum as the active ingredient and mineral salt. Potassium Alum is Aluminum and potassium. Aluminum is great for deoderizing and bad for your health. So I avoided all of those yucky other deoderants that say they have aluminum only to be duped by a label that does not disclose the aluminum in it and poses as healthy? Please disclose your exact Mineral Salts used. This review has gone from a 5 star to a 1 star and will stay that way until I know there is no aluminum in this product.

Previous 5 star Review:
I've waited to write the review for this for a couple of months now just to make sure, and I can honestly say I really like this as a deoderant. It doesn't totally take away my smell on some of my stinkiest, most hormonal days, but nothing would except for toxic chemicals then, so I say it passes because it does keep me smelling fresh on the rest of the days. I actually like the scent of it too, which is always a gamble for me. The shock of cold as I spritz my pits quickly fades and I'm left smelling good in a light and non-distracting way. I have used it while working out hard, and most days it did the trick while also being healthy and safe. I will say that I usually don't douse my underarm area with it, which is probably what is needed for the silver to keep any bacteria from doing it's thing and stinking up the place. So if you really want a no-smell zone then you probably want to spray a few times in each underarm to get the full effect. I usually am getting ready very quickly, and as yet it has been winter time so I didn't really relish spraying it a lot on myself while I'm trying not to freeze my tushy off in the morning.
 I have used silver products before, and I know how awesomely effective they are at neutralizing all microbial threats ( I have used colloidal silver drops in my eyes for repeated eye infections when I was going to school and they worked wonders and healed me within three days).  I feel like this one lives up to my previous experiences with silver and I love that this deodorant has multiple ingredient angles for working it's good smelling and health magic too, like zinc and essential oils.
I have been using this everyday for two months, and I feel like it's the best natural deodorant I have used ( and I have used a lot!).


I use a heavy-duty hair spray and in the past have had to use 2 different types of shampoo on my daily wash to remove it - both clarifying, both cheaper brands because in my past experience, the better brands were not actually removing the "shellac" , as noted when I used my curling iron and my hair would be stiff and "crunchy". So I wanted to try something else, this had good reviews elsewhere, and I liked the travel-friendly/eco-friendly idea of it. This product exceeded my expectations. That never happens. On the first wash I could feel that my hair was getting truly clean, the shampoo was very rich and because it is in a bar, getting the area at the back of my neck and under my hair (I have a bit of hair) was super easy. The conditioner was great - not fantastic, as I had to work pretty hard to apply enough after the very cleansing shampoo, but after using both products my hair was bouncy, clean, and NO RESIDUE. No shampoo has ever done that for me in one wash before. Because I have "big hair" the shampoo/conditioner part of my daily doo is really important and this product is amazing. So the pros and cons:
Pros: It works. It is a true clarifying shampoo. Works much, much better than Neutro Anti-Residue. And the conditioner is a true weightless. If you want fluffy big hair, this is your product
It is travel friendly
It smells nice, and it smells a bit like patchouli
Lather for days - so much lather
No work-up for the lather - lathers easily on shampoo
Tins are cute, so far no rust, not slippery

Cons: Conditioner bar gets stuck in the tin
Conditioner bar needs a bit of work for full application

Neutral: Scent - if you like or don't mind a patchouli or amber scent, you will like it, If you are someone who hates a warm scent, you might not like it. I don't love it - I prefer green scents, but it is not a deal breaker and quite pleasant as far as warm scents go. Doesn't really last on your hair if you blow-out and use product anyway.

Unknown: How long will it last. I've used it 20 times since I got it and I see shrinkage on the shampoo bar, but I may be over using it.

Will I buy again? Yes. Definitely.  Even though my .99 shampoos did work, and I had to do a Sea Breeze rinse once a week to really get clean (which fades color) this shampoo leaves my hair in much. much better condition and it looks fuller and healthier. And now I don't need a rinse.

bonus Big Hair pro-tip: Read the ingredients on your hair spray. If it includes water/aqua - stay away. Nothing flattens a curl or a tease faster than water. My best spray for iron-clad styles is Alberto VO-5 Super.


This has been the over-all best product - hands down for me. This is the first pore minimizer that has ever worked on my face! I have stopped using the Smashbox anti-shine primer because I don't need it now like I did before. I started using the L'Oreal - Skin Genesis Pore Minimizing Skin Re-Smoother Serum mostly to minimize my pores but what I found out it does for me is keep in check my oil production. Who-Hoo! I have been very pleasantly surprised that I barely have any oil buildup on my forehead now, a little around the base of my nose. I probably could dab a bit of Smashbox's anti-shine there! But not a big deal now because I am so much better!
The L'Oreal - Skin Genesis Pore Minimizing Skin Re-Smoother Serum has a med thick creamy constancy, not runny. The bottle is a nice pump that pumps out just a little at a time, unlike some pumpers that makes you waste product. I just wish it had a see through window/line that lets you know how much is left. I wash my face or rewet it and I apply a small amount. A little is all you need. I feel a small tingle for a couple of seconds then my face is tighter and smoother feeling - all day too! It helps a little with lines - but just minimum/fine - so don't count on it as a big line eraser. If you have dry skin you defiantly will need to moisturize. I do moisturize at night as I don't care if I get oily then. In the colder few days here in the Fl winter I may have to apply a moisturizer.
I have been using it now for almost a year and have had no break outs or allergic reactions to it. I'm 50 a non sunbather with very little wrinkles (PTL) but I have oily skin, slightly sensitive.
During the day I use a face sunscreen and sometimes the too faced liquid primer, then I apply my base, Clinique Redness Solutions in #3 Ivory (Medium+ Coverage - slight yellow based, most lt-med shades out there are too pink) and then over that I dust with Too Faced Primed & Poreless Skin Smoothing Priming Powder & Finishing veil (more oil control & smoothing) and I am look'n good - all day! (I also apply eye make up of course & Too Faced bronzer sometimes)
I defiantly recommend the L'Oreal - Skin Genesis Pore Minimizing Skin Re-Smoother Serum, if your skin is not sensitive to any of the ingredients this is a product that works. Just don't count on it as a big wrinkle fixer or give you any moisturizing. It's a treatment type product and you don't need to apply a lot for it to work either.  I hope L'oreal keeps making this! It's a winner!


I don't even know what to say about this facial cupping set as I am at a loss of words, but that just means they are to great for words. No, i am just being dramatic Haha. This facial cupping set is amazing though. I am an esthetician and a massage therapist, so i know my way around cupping tools. But for the face, i have never used them on my self or on a client for that matter. Even though i always wanted to buy a set, i never got around to doing so, and i'm kind of kicking myself in the butt now for not doing so earlier. Either way though, i have them now, and they are great way to help detoxify the skin, and help aid with the renewing process of collagen to help fight those unsightly fine lines/wrinkles we may have. Please be careful with using them and proceed with caution. You can not use them on dry skin. A mix of facial lotion and a beauty oil like Argan or rose hip oil will do the tick. The skin needs to have a slick surface in order for them to move. Always keep the cups moving. If the stay in a spot longer than 30 seconds, little blood capillaries will start to come up to the surface, almost wanting to form a ''hickey'' on the skin. If you leave it on any longer, you will end up with a bruise. Also be careful with the suction! You only need a little as the skin is very delicate and doesn't need much to be manipulated. Besides that, if you know how to use them correctly, they are a wonderful set of tools. I use these cups all sort of ways on the face. I move them in circular motions for massaging, Side to side for blood flow, and up and down to move/drain lymph and to produce collagen to plump the skin. When i was using them on my cheeks, i was getting some crazy dirty looking oil out of my face. My face was clean before hand, and i consider my skin to be in great condition, but the oil being pulled out by the cups said otherwise. It was so cool to see this stuff coming out, but then also at the same time mad me feel sad that i had this in my skin. I like to think i take care of my skin pretty well, but i know it is a mix of makeup, dirt and oil that naturally builds up over time, and environmental pollution. Its crazy what can harm your skin/body. After i was done cupping, within 5 minutes tops, i have a couple of breakups just pop up, which is perfectly normal. I did not have them before hand, so it was another learning experience what facial reflexology can do. So i just extracted them and put on a facial mask to reduce the redness caused by the cupping and to make the breakouts disappear , which did happen. I am beyond impressed with this cupping set, and i am so glad i found this and had the opportunity to try it. You will not be disappointed with this. Trust me.

I received this at a discount in exchange for an honest, unbiased review.


i imagine that my state of mind when buying this product was the same as anyone else. i had seen the TV ad showing the whole spray and wipe idea. Spray some on...wipe the hair off. Even had the cool little animation of the hair follicle being removed. Well as a body hair inclined man, i sit her today fairly bodyhairless (in the applied areas)...i also have chemical burns all over my upper torso.

Before i get to that whole burning part, let me address the hairless part. i probably will not be hairless long as the product does NOT remove the hair follicle it simply destroys the above skin hair and causes the hair to break off at the skin level, leaving pretty much stubble, that is back the next day. after using your skin is exactly like how it would be after shaving. And when i said destroy...its more like melt... and i mean that. i am hispanic so my body hair was pretty thick. you could watch the hair pretty much melting.

I will say that if you spray in a patch and expect all that hair to be removed you are wrong. you will need multilple application within the same area to remove everything...which brings me to the chemical burning.

now for the record this burning is not just in areas that i had to do multiple applications but also where i did single applications. initially i felt no discomfort at all (at first application) in fact after it sitting there for a few minutes i still felt decent though it does begin to irritate. however while wiping it off with the damp cloth as they suggest, you learn something valuable. the active ingedient in this stuff reacts amazingly with water. then you get to feel the joy and pleasure of a chemical burn. First application is honestly not that bad...however if you decide to reply (the same day) in the same area...just spraying it on will feel like napalm.

i will note here that i did thoroughly make sure that i removed all the product from my hairless but pain riddled body. the next day, getting into the shower...well i have not felt pain like that in a very very long time.

i should also point out that though they recommend this for bikini lines...i wouldn't...being a guy i can't really compare notes due to certain differences but i can say that i used this on my chest and some of it did get on my nipples...they proceeded to burn amazingly and develop open sores that did involve a little blood. i would not want to imagine that situation in any of the more delicate parts of the anatomy.

next day? more stubble, still lots of pain..a hot and uncomfortable rash wherever the product touched...little scabs where it appears the product caused bleeding in the pores of my skin.

i hear there is a product called Kalo that works a lot better...maybe after i heal i will try it...till then, my days at home mean wearing no shirt and wishing my skin would grow back a lot faster.


've been heavily looking into and researching Korean skin care beauty routine for about 4 months and trying a myriad of products.  For years I have suffered from dry patches as well as acne breakouts ... which has perplexed me because I had never suffered from this as an adolescent ... only since I got into my 30s -- annoying and bizarre! So, I researched and researched and decided to give myself a go at the Korean skin care routine.

Skederm Ultimate Eye Cream is manufactured in South Korea, which is widely known all over the world for their cutting edge products in skincare .. so I was really hoping that this eye cream would hold up to other brands that claim the same regarding Korean skincare.  Well, this eye cream is top notch ... it's incredibly soothing and cooling ... it hydrates like crazy and it absorbs into the skin very easily ... the texture is smooth and silky without being sticky and goopy. The scent is pretty much non-existent unless you really stick your nose up into it so that is a huge plus as the serum counterpart to this does have a strong scent, and while it is not an unpleasant scent it is just ... strong.  This eye cream absorbs into the skin at a fast rate and really helps to plump up any under eye bags or fine lines you might have.  I do really love it.

The Skederm Eye Cream has the following ingredients:

1 - It contains antarcticine. Antarcticine is a glycoprotein extracted from the Antarctic Sea. It's highly sought after because it has anti-wrinkle and restructuring properties. A bit of background information on how antarcticine was discovered and where it got it's name goes back to the Antarctic summer of 1988 in which a Spanish expedition went to the Admiralty Bay inlet (located near King George Island in Antarctica). The scientists collected mud samples and wound up managing to isolate and characterize a new bacterial strain called Pseudoalteromonas Antarctica. During its growth, the bacteria created an exopolymer of glycoproteins; an extracellular material that aids the bacteria to retain water, adheres to surfaces and has the ability to withstand the extreme cold.I ts protective function in nature has been applied to cosmetics and skincare products by scientists to protect and regenerate the skin. And there you have it ... your fun fact of the day!

2 - This eye cream also contains pure retinol which is a potent form of synthetic Vitamin A that helps to remove dead skin cells and prevent wrinkles. It brightens the eye orbitals and helps in improving skin elasticity as well as brightening dull skin tones and reduces pore size. Its anti-aging properties make it is a critical component to the success of maintaining one's skin.

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I'm not new to hair extensions. I've worn them for a few years quite a while ago when growing out a short cut. Once again, I went a little balayage bleach crazy and fried my longer hair which caused a ton of my length to break off. I decided to go this route again while growing my length back out. I have fine hair, but a lot of it, so I got 2 packs. I could probably use a few more for fullness but 20 sets looks fine. My hair is currently color treated dark red at the roots and the color fades to magenta at the ends. I got the light brown to blonde extensions so I could custom dye them to match. The extensions took the dye very well and you can't tell a color difference between my hair and the extensions at all.

The claim that they are thick from root to tip isn't true. Most extensions claim this though and I expected it, so I got longer hair than I really wanted so I could trim it and get rid of the thinning in the ends. I've had minimal shedding so all in all, that is a plus.

They come super straight out of the pack but have some natural wave to them when you wash them. Not a problem as my natural hair does too so they blend well there too. They are soft and as long as you use a leave in oil they will stay frizz free. They hold curl really well too. I curled them and they stayed curled over two days, long after the curl fell out of my natural hair. I've had some tapes separate after install, and removed some due to my own misplacement, but replaced them with tape I had before. Most of the original tape has been replaced at this point so I can't speak to its quality or longevity.

I'm not totally blown away but am happy enough with my purchase to wear them until it's time to replace them.

Edit 6/7/21: I was contacted by Easyouth customer service because my review wasnt a 100% satisfied review. They offered to send me a free pack and provide a discount code for my next purchase to update my review. I will say that they have gone above and beyond what I would expect from a seller. Given I wasnt disappointed in the product, but had a similar experience to what I'm used to from other experiences with extensions. They were very responsive, very quickly. That's something I appreciate.

The new pack I was sent was packaged differently than the two packs I ordered. They came in a branded cardboard box. The extensions were packaged nicely in a plastic sleeve and inside the sleeve the wefts were attached to a thinner paper card and tucked into a little hair net to keep them from tangling. (My first order was just attached to a long, thick paper sleeve.) The hair is still beautiful. I also ordered a halo using the code I was provided. So I plan to dye all of my new extensions to match my natural hair once it arrives.

Thanks for the great product and excellent customer service!


*UPDATE*  April 18th, 2017 - I was just browsing the net trying to find a light therapy device and I was getting pretty exasperated with too many choices. I happened to look over and see my Dermabraze MD unit on my vanity and thought, I wonder if their company makes other products? So when I Google'd the company one of the first things I saw was a "Fakespot" link, and having only ever seen products with an F rating I thought I'd check this one because I expected it to have rave reviews like mine. I was FLOORED when I saw the grade F! That simply cannot be accurate! I purchased mine in November of 2016, and nearly 6 months later I still regard it as the best money I've ever spent on skincare, PERIOD. I used it on my full face just last night! It gets a regular workout too, between myself, my mother and my daughter. Even my son has used it! I just had to come update my review when I saw that deceitful grade but in a way I'm thankful because I know now that Fakespot can't be trusted. I KNOW THIS DEVICE WORKS AND WORKS FANTASTICALLY!

I'm fortunate to have had a great example when I was a child. My mother always took very good care of her skin. Until I reached my teen years I literally believed that all women used peel off masks, apricot scrub, Noxema and Oil of Olay, lol. Skin care has come a long way, and when I started working in the beauty industry I was introduced to higher quality products and left my mother's favorites in the dust, haha. As far as exfoliating, before trying this machine I'd always stuck with scrubs, chemical exfoliants and microdermabrasion crystal creams. Now I feel like a need a good kick in the rear for not investing in real microdermabrasion years ago! I absolutely love this machine ... it is an investment, but the effectiveness and sheer convenience of it make it more than worth the money. You just can't get results like this with any other method. My favorite thing about it is the suction. Sure, you can use products to manually exfoliate skin, but vacuuming the oil and dead cells that collect inside and clog pores combined with abrasion literally and immediately take years off the skin's appearance. It also allows the high dollar serums and moisturizers we apply to do a much better job. Again, to me this totally justifies the investment. If you're serious about skin care and spend good money on expensive products, you owe it to yourself to prep your skin so your products can do their jobs!

Pros of the Bright Therapy unit:

Rechargeable
Strong, adjustable suction
Different attachments for heavy, light and acute abrasion.
Comfortable to hold, fit's easily in the hand
Has disposable filters allowing you to see exactly what the machine removes every time you use it.

If you're looking for a great quality microdermabrasion system I think you'll be pleased with this one, I can't find a single con to owning it. I absolutely love mine!


I wanted to love this. I adore their lightening cream with mandelic and kojic acid. I adored the sample of their hyaluronic acid serum and lightening eye cream I received. In fact I'm going to order the serum. But this cream did not do it for me. It broke me out and not bc it was to rich. My face is dry. Crazy dry. I use a retinol cream bc of hormonal acne which increases the dryness. I can out some heavy stuff on my face. I wash my face with coconut oil and use a salve a friend makes that is beeswax,olive oil, calendula and herbal extracts that is as heavy as vasoline. That's after a Hyaluronic acid serum with glycerin, apricot oil and castor oil in it. Heavy creams of good quality don't break me out. What breaks me out are preservatives, caravans and fragrance. The problem with this cream was fragrance. I was worried when I first pumped it out. The smell was strong. And it smelled like the stuff they put in porta-potties to cover the stench. I loathe porta-potties. I don't do festivals and camping bc of them but that's totally off topic. I tried realty hard to get this cream to work bc I don't have much of a budget for products. After a few nights of waking up the next day with a new pimples or two I tried thining it out with an aha cream. Then I tried adding a bit of a salicylic acid cream but it only lessened the impact a tad bit. I even waited a week before retrying but again as soon as I used it I developed big crazy pimples. I'm pretty sure it's the fragrance. All the ingredients look great but it does say it had a blend of essential oils for a relaxing effect. Essential oils can be great if used in the right amounts for specific issues and not for fragrance. I'd rather a cream smell like butt and work then have the smell covered up by fragrance that kills my skin. I was really excited to use a product with cavier extract but I'm really disappointed in this cream. I've now got a nearly full $38 cream I can't use gathering dust on my shelf. I think I'm going to only buy the products I get samples of first from now on. Fortunately this company is awesome about sending samples. The serum they sent was gorgeous. It smelled lightly of chamomile and honey and absorbed perfectly into my skin. When I mixed it with my retinol cream it gave my cream a silky texture that left me feeling less dry then normal. I was so into it that my 12 yr old daughter promised to buy it for me for my birthday. Also I cannot say enough about the mandelic and kojic acid cream. I haven't noticed a lot of lightening and I know that takes time but in the mean time it's made my skin amazingly glowing and clear. It's not like this company makes bad products. And maybe if you're not sensitive to fragrance this cream would work for you. The texture is quite beautiful. But if fragrance bothers you stear clear.


Negative stars if I could, this will be a long review but worth the read. I bought this hair and thought it was good quality and price for the money so I ordered a second. The second wig was complete garbage. It was so thin it lasted less than a week before it was completely see thru(I have had alopecia since I was one years old, I know how to properly take care of wigs so it wasn’t recklessness) I contacted the buyer and asked them to replace or send me a refund, they apologized blah blah told me they would send me 2 new wigs with a slight defect like the lace would be ripped or whatever(who cares you cut that off anyway) so I agreed. Well let me tell you they sent me one 100% completely used wig. Had glue residue, glitter, the lace was all cut, it had clearly been worn and it smelled, mind you this is during a pandemic and they sent me a USED wig thinking that would satisfy me, and part of their response to my understandable rant was “im sorry the wig made you angry” Really?!! I would never except a used wig at any point in my life and it went straight into the garbage, where it belonged in the first place.  It was returned for a reason which I didn’t even investigate bc I didn’t even want it in my house. I told them refund me, they claimed once again they would send me another NEW wig. I reluctantly agreed, weeks later I asked the tracking and they told me it had shipped and I would receive it soon, fast forward a week and a half later still heard nothing or received nothing. So I ask again, and they say they would refund me half as long as I sent the old wigs back. I tell them they are in the garbage where they belong and “why would you want them back so you can try to pull a fast one on someone else and send them used wigs as a replacement to crap you sold them to begin with?” Then they said they would refund me $40, then that went to $20 and it was all contingent on me sending the old, used wig back( even tho I told them it was in the garbage) I told them no I wouldn’t except any of that, eventually got a refund but after a lot of back and forth and I believe about two months time. I told them I would’ve been happy and written a good review for them if they would’ve just sent me a new wig with at least half the quality of the first one. WORST Customer service, garbage hair, way too much back and forth, and too much time. I have never experienced anything like this and I’m sorry but a used wig! Don’t waste your money. I could seriously go on and on with the nonsense messages back and forth but I won’t. This company is garbage and I don’t know how their even in business still if this is how they operate


Alright so I’m not much to go on and write reviews, but I’ve had this product for only 24hrs and I’m amazed!

So I’m going to try and make a long story short. I’m an allergy sufferer. But not your typical runny nose, sneezing. I get terrible swollen sinuses and problems with eustachian tube dysfunction. I get headaches, clogged ears, head pressure, dizziness. So I already have horrible health anxiety with that.

About two weeks ago, my left eye started feeling weird. I couldn’t explain why, my vision felt off? I also had terrible head pressure so I figured it was caused by my allergies. Then that eye dried up and the following day, my right eye followed. I freaked out. Thought every possible thing could be wrong with me. I ran to the drug store and bought expensive dry eye drops, and they didn’t help. I ended up going to the eye doctor and she couldn’t really see anything wrong with my eyes. But I knew there was! She said they were a little dry and told me to continue my drops and maybe get tested for my thyroid. I’m like uhh okay then. That gave me even MORE anxiety. She did ask me if I had any discharge or white stuff in the corner of my eye, at that point, I hadn’t yet.

I noticed the last couple weeks I also had some weird white flakes on the tip of my eyelashes and thought “weird I’ve been getting all this lint on my eyes lately” so I didn’t bring that up. The day after the eye doctor, I woke up to my left eye crusted shut a bit, and white gunk in the corner of my eyes. I felt like my left eye looked a little swollen and had an super light purple tint to it. Everybody said I was crazy and it wasn’t purple. 😒 I know my body and it didn’t look right to me.

My brother ended up coming over to visit and I brought up my eye issue and he’s like “maybe you have too many mites” and I’m like “Get out of here! That’s not what I have. I just have dry eyes from allergies” sure enough, I get online and start reading about people who also experienced this. So I ordered this and wow. I’ve only used it for 24hours now and so much white stuff is coming out of my eyelash follicles. I guess because their dying and that’s the waste?! My eyes feel so much better. Not sticky and weighed down. I actually had a little bit of tears last night. I haven’t been able to cry tears in almost three weeks. My eyes look refreshed and tiny white oil glands I had under my ears are basically disappearing. My eyes still feel dry but I’m hoping that gets better in time.

I would also get weird break outs and kind of like hot flashes with them. And also hives. Random hives on my face. I don’t know if that’s related but I’m thinking possibly if I’ve been allergic to their waste. I really think this started possibly because I’ve been using an oil based cleanser from a local shop. I’ve used their products religiously for over a year. I guess it wasn’t cleaning my face properly and giving them more stuff to feed from. Creepy to think about.


Update: 10/26/2018
First, I must say that the authentic Japanese Shiseido Perfect Whip is wonderful!  Now here is why I reduced my review from 5 stars to 1:

When I first ordered this, I got the authentic Japanese one and gave the review below.  I was about to use up my second tube, so I ordered two more.  Then my skin started to break out horribly, was so dry and looked awful, even with makeup on.  I couldn't figure out why, because nothing had changed!  Then I realized that I had just started using the new tube of Perfect Whip I ordered.

I took a look at the tube and it was Chinese!  I trusted this was authentic and didn't even inspect the tube before using it, so I was infuriated!  There's a little Japanese on the front, but the back is all Chinese under the English label.
I guess it's the luck of the draw, which company will fulfill the order, but if you receive the Chinese one, do not use it and get a refund!  Not only is it a waste of money, it's so harsh on your skin!
As you will see in my original review, I hate harsh products, but I used bodywash on my face until I could get to the store and that was way better than this garbage! I immediately saw a difference and my face cleared up.  I just grabbed a random face wash, so now my search for a good one begins again.
I will not risk ordering this again.

Original review of authentic Perfect Whip 6/22/2018:
I grew up in Japan and spent most of my life there, so Japanese skincare was all I knew.
They say the best way to wash your face is to use a foaming net to create a thick foam and gently wash your face with the foam. Never vigorously wash with your hands, because that creates friction and scratches your skin. Of course cleansing brushes are too rough too! Their products also have so many different benefits; moisturizing, plumping, brightening your complexion and so many more!

Then I came back to the US.
I had no idea I would have trouble finding face wash! I tried so many, but it seems that they're too harsh, such as scrubs or bar soaps, just a cleanser or they don't foam at all!
I decided to check Amazon and found this.
I knew about this while in Japan, but just never tried it and boy do I wish I had!

It has a light pleasant scent and I put a tiny bit (pea-sized amount) on my foaming net and the foam was so rich and thick! Just like whipped cream! I can gently wash my face and my face was so smooth and plump afterwards! Just one wash made a huge difference! My foundation goes on better and I feel better about myself when I have no makeup on!

I also use Japanese lotion (Japanese version of toner, but way better!) afterwards. I have normal skin, but moisturizing creams are too greasy for me.

I'm so glad that Amazon carries these products!
This is very affordable and I will continue to use this!


Now there should be a disclaimer that other chemical treatment combined with this product could alter your final results. However, the color (violet) is a soft burgundy that has a subtle purple sheen. I have very dark hair (black) but previous demi permanent dyes that I've used in the past left my hair much lighter and with a chocolate hue, giving me the opportunity to try on a brighter dye.

I am an individual with extremely fine hair. Although it is thin, it is not brittle or dry. And my concern when it comes to dyes is the damage left after leaving all those harsh chemicals set in for hours on your scalp. I opted for a more gentle dye instead of the permanent kind to minimize the negative impact it can cause my hair. The last thing I want is to promote type of balding or shedding.

Now my reason to dye my hair wasn't to change the overall look and colour of my hair. I was simply trying to conceal my silver strands of gray that I suddenly acquired with time. And due to my thinning hair condition, I was cautious not to indulge in permanent coloring since those results require you to maintain the colour by continual dying or touch ups. Otherwise, be prepare to embrace your roots!

Now in the past I've used organic dyes that didn't really apply any different shade to my hair colour. My last dye was black but when it washed off, it left my hair somehow lighter. So I did my research on this product before having my hair professionally dyed at the salon. This is a good line of hair products, so please buy with confidence.

At first it seemed like my hair wouldn't absorb the new dye although the stylist left it on for much longer. Honestly, my hair just didn't look any different when wet. However, after the blow dry, it was apparent that this product left my hair with a beautiful soft purple shimmer that had all the other clients standing up and admiring my hair. The stylist made a note of the shade and ordered more for her salon.

More than two months later and the colour still persists. This is my first time experience such long lasting results. And my favorite part is that it never once left my hair dry or motionless. This product is so gentle unlike the other organic ones I've used that my natural sheen got restored, which bounces off some of the burgundy hue. I get daily compliments although it didn't dramatically change the color of my hair. What I'm told the most is how others love how silky and shimmery my hair looks, and how they admire my hair in the light because the colour looks very chic allegedly.

So I wish to share my experience with this product so others who are hesitant can also delight in similar results as me. I love this product so much I purchased several for future upkeep. And because it is a demi permanent dye, the colour is expected to be short lived after regular washes. But it beats the irreversible damages that most permanent dyes have to offer and does not leave any roots that would require touch ups.

My recommendation is just occasionally dye your hair, and with repeated use the colour will appear truer and last longer. Careful with transitioning from different dyes as results are not guaranteed to leave you with the desired tone. Just keep it simple and stick to one preference so that all you have to do is just maintain the color.


This review compares the Clubman "Pinaud 2-in-1" and Stubble & Stache "Hydrate" face/beard moisturizers, so I'm posting this same review for both products.

I have a short beard and have tried many brands and product types to manage the itchy skin and stiff hair.  Over the years I experimented and decided that I did not like beard oils (for skin under beard) nor beard balms (conditions beard).  So, I wanted to try something else - and discovered "beard friendly" leave-in facial creams.  These are not wash-out conditioners, but are used after cleaning/shaving and left on your skin and in your beard.  I only found these two products, so maybe this is a new product type?

Bottom line: Clubman is more like a traditional facial moisturizer that isn't bad for your beard, whereas S&S is a beard conditioner that isn't bad for your skin.  I prefer S&S, but is much more expensive.

-- review --

Feel:  The Clubman's thickness is more like a traditional facial moisturizer and spreads easily over the skin.  S&S is thicker that the average facial cream.  I applied the Clubman on the face/nose first, and then worked down to the neck, finishing with the beard, but with the S&S I started on the beard and worked out.  Different, but both are workable.

Scent:  The Clubman has a sharp floral scent, and other reviews say this scent is the same across the Clubman products.  The S&S has a subtle metallic scent.  I prefer the S&S's scent compared to Clubman's, but that depends on the person (and who you let close to you).

Effectiveness:  The Clubman's product seems to evaporate/absorb more quickly over the day, so it must be re-applied more often.  I could twice-a-day the S&S (or even only once-a-day), but need to three-a-day the Clubman.  Clubman leave my beard more controlled that S&S, but (for me) not in good way.  I'm looking for beard softening, but style control.

Cost:  There is no getting around this, S&S is five times more expensive that Clubman (per ml).  Yes, it costs 500% as much.

Final:  I find the Stubble & Stache Hydrate the better product - it spreads easier and lasts longer.  However, S&S is not 500% better than Clubman.  If S&S was only cost 3 times more I would recommend with no hesitation.  I prefer S&S as a stand-alone product and I will use it.  But I will continue to look for companies to produce products like this.

Note:  I also tried the ArtNaturals "Beard Conditioner", but that is a traditional wash-out conditioner.  It also has a very strong floral-medicine scent, so I stopped using it after one time.


I HAVE been enjoying it! I can't believe how smooth it leaves my legs!  It's about 10 days since I last used it on my legs, and they feel as good as fairly soon after the old days of shaving.  The first time I used it, I got pretty good results, but the second time and since, it's been much better, as I get the feel of the appliance.  It is so nice to be all done with a shower, then realize the old days of "Oh man, I was going to shave, and I forgot!" and dealing with that are done!  I can use the appliance ANY time, especially for a quick "touch up."  OK, on with the list.

Braun Silk-epil 7
Skin Spa:  Epilation and Sonic Exfoliation System

Pros:
--LOVE the light, which is bright enough to illuminate the area being worked on (with they had those on my old electric razor of long ago)
--Feels comfortable in your hands--not too heavy, either
--The safety issue--that you can't use the appliance when charging, thereby greatly lessening the chance of shock---is very smart
--Performance of epilator is fabulous---really gets to the smallest of hairs!
--Love the fact that it can be used dry OR wet
--Really detailed and accurate instructions, including simple illustrations
--Have only used the exfoliator feature (the brush) once, but it is very nice to have--gentle on skin, but effective
--Love the way the epilator pivots to move across body parts pretty easily
--The carryall bag is great, as it holds everything in it---makes storage much easier (I didn't notice that at first, and put it all back in the box, then had to find a place to store the box.  Second time, I saw the bag, all rolled up in plastic---"Hello, what's this?"---and realized I could just keep the instruction sheet and ditch the bulky box!
--It IS really gentle and comfortable to use---I was expecting even more tingling, or a little discomfort, but was pleasantly surprised.
--Recharges pretty quickly

Cons:
--Sometimes (esp. in the underarm area) the pivoting heads can "catch" and sort of lock up briefly on your skin. I think it's due to not getting ALL deodorant residue off (which is sometimes hard to do with today's antiperspirants).
--Don't know if it's just because I don't have as much hair anymore or not, but it's a little tricky to tell if the epilator is truly free from hair residue. Have to assume it IS clean, if I followed their cleaning instructions

That's all!  As you can tell, I don't have much I DON'T like about it.  Maybe they could include an exfoliator brush that IS approved for the face, so it could be a facial exfoliator as well as for the body? (more versatility)


This AHA-Alpha Hydroxy Acid Serum is extremely potent.
Listed as a peel, I would say it acts more as a rinsing serum because you end up washing it right off after you apply.
There really isn't an actual "peel" involved but I assume the reason it is listed as a "peel" is perhaps the benefits are equal to that of a acid peel.
(I.E. Removing dead skin without exfoliation!)

The instructions are fairly simple, which is marvelous for someone who isn't too attune to this sort of thing.
I must stress that you should always do a patch test before you apply it completely to the face.
The instructions call for the same thing and I stand 100% with that notion, many people like to skip that and dive straight into these kinds of things without understanding the severity they could have caused if they had sensitive skin.
Many people even complain to a company based on this silliness of not testing a product out before they jump into it.
So again I say, please test yourself first!

Glycolic Acid is the Primary active ingredient for most typical chemical peels.
They promote smoother, younger looking skin by increasing the rate of cell renewal.
This serum is fortified by chitosan, beta glucan, botanical extracts, vitamin B's & and; C and moisturizers for soothing and hydrating skin.

I've seen a noticeably large difference in my skin's overall appearance and smoothness.
I've been a big fan of this company's products since I first dabbled into a few things and they still impress me.
This product is no different, very impressive and high quality serum with benefits and potency to spare!
I love it!
5/5

-The following rating comes from:
1 star- Packaging. (Is the item packaged well?)
1 star- Quality & Materials. (Is the item made well?)
1 star- Functions & Usability. (Does the item work well?)
1 star- Construction & Design. (Does the item look good?)
1 star- Quality Strength & Weight. (Does the item feel good?)

-How I review:
Based on those 5 mentions above, I take everything into consideration before posting a final review.
Also, I use mere common sense when it comes to rating. Is the product worth this amount of stars? Is it not? What would I improve?
Is the negative I dislike, if any at all, something that is an error in construction & design or is it something the company couldn't possibly control?
And, if all else fails, can I do something to alternate or change the ability of this negative?
All this and more is considered before I post.

I do a lot of shopping on Amazon, so I decided to take the liberty to post reviews on items I think deserve it.
Because I want people who are genuinely interested to know more about the product before they commit.
These are my own opinions, I am doing this review merely for the sake of reviewing and expressing my freedom to review.
Thank you!


[[VIDEOID:3af8d7d2920b5e24ac57a640bd1ed1fb]] Im so pissed-I ordered 4 boxes of this hair and I really do belive its horse hair or recycled hair that was badly abused!  It looks good out of the package but smelled so bad-musty dusty backend dragged in dirt and stired in a garbage can for too many days.  Delivery was late, first 2 boxes 2 days late, 3rd box 3 days late and the fourth box 5 days late.  Had an event-I was replacing the tape ins i currenky had in with what was supposed to be Silky Smooth Remy new - 3 of the boxes made it to me with 2 hours before I had to leave and i had already removed my other tape ins so i had to put these in.  No time to wash them and my boyfriend almost barfed at the smell so dryer sheets to the rescue-rubbed them all thru out the hair and them perfume masked mist of the stench.  Thank the universe the maker must coat the hair with silicone or some other sealant because there was no time to do anything like styling-braided it fir the car ride to add a little wave.  So i waited 2 days before i washed my hair so the tapes were set (i will great tapes are used-these puppies dont slide or come apart) i wet the hair and it felt like wire and I knew i was going to be fumed.  Washed very gently and applied deep conditioner snd prayed.  Ribsed conditioner afer 5 min and felt no better.  Put in bonding conditioner-rinsed no better.  Absorbed as much water out of hair and put in a leave and tried to comb thru with a wide tooth, no joke 45 min to comb thru-but the hair just went on Frizz and retangled.  5 different hair oroducts later, wore in a braid overnite and all day today.  It looks ok but still feels like wire.  I an so sad and pissed - I spent 2 days shopping for this hair-my budget was smaller so i knew the hair wouldn’t be the quality I usually get ( I always bought from Bombshell at $150 for 20 pieces). I always buy 3-4 packs of tape ins, but I honestly think someone detailed a horse or this hair belonged to a nappie headed dirty ho who is now dirty bald ho.  Look at the pics, that is an unused piece-i wet it all but 3/4 to the tape, put deep conditiiner on it, rinsed and let it air dry-not a damn thing silky, smooth about.  Each piece is made up of hair strands from 2inches to 24 inches long -all different lengths-i had one piece half was 24 inches and the other half if the same piece was 2-4 inches.  I will go bald before i will ever order tape ins from any place other than Bombshell-its expensive but worth every penny!


If you're looking for an all-natural and high-powered skin care product, look no further than the addition of rosehip oil to your beauty routine. This bottle has to be one of my favorite bottles of Rosehip I have boughten because of its pump. Normally when I have boughten others they comes with a dropper and truthfully it's a pain! I don't put any products on my skin whatsoever unless they are an all natural product. I mix a few of my oils together for a twice daily face "cream." Yes I know oils are not a cream but wasn't sure how else to explain it. Rosehip oil is one of the key ingredients that I put on face because of all its benefits. I have a face that glows bright and my skin is never dry.

Rosehip oil packs a powerful punch of moisture for dry or mature skin, which can help reduce the appearance of wrinkle) and age groups and can be used for many skin concerns like, wrinkles, scars and burns, dry and sensitive skin. Its also great for your hair and nails, truly is a great all around oil. Rose hip oil comes from the seeds of a specific variety of rose, Rosa aff. rubiginosa or Rosa moschata. A cold-press extraction method separates the oil from the hips and seeds. For facial skin care, rose hip oil offers several benefits when applied externally due to its primary constituents: essential fatty acids, vitamin E, vitamin C and B-carotene, a form of vitamin A.

Nail health isn't exactly a part of your skin care routine, but regularly dabbing a bit of rosehip oil on your nails and cuticles will prevent hangnails and nail breakage.

The anti-aging benefit from using rose hip oil on your face comes about due to the antioxidants and the oil’s ability to penetrate into deeper layers of skin. The vitamin C antioxidants stimulate collagen production, according to the Cleveland Clinic. It also helps reduce fine lines and wrinkles. The oil can penetrate due to the vitamin A, which has small enough molecules to go deeper into the skin. Vitamin A improves the skin’s moisture levels and reduces wrinkles and fine lines. The essential fatty acids in rose hip seed oil can help reduce scarring and promote skin regeneration.

Make bad hair days a thing of the past by simply warming up some Rosehip oil in a bowl (it shouldn’t be too hot, it should be slightly warm and comfortable to touch), then massage it into your hair and scalp. Leave for about an hour and then wash thoroughly; you’ll be left with soft, revitalized hair. If you want to reinvigorate your hair and put the shine back into your locks, then Rosehip oil is just the ticket. Massage in slightly warmed up Rosehip oil before you wash your hair and it will bring back the shine to permed, colored or dull hair. Rosehip oil is rich in vitamins and this makes it ideal for adding bounce and silkiness back into limp, lifeless hair. Rosehip oil is proven to help with dandruff and other similar scalp conditions. Simply massage pure Rosehip oil into the scalp, leave it on for 30 minutes, then shampoo and see the difference it makes. I have received this item during a promotional period and the views I have expressed are my own.


When I first received the package of the Sample Set of Handmade soap by Keomi, I could smell the wonderfulness of them.  Each bar is extremely aromatic.  My husband keeps asking me where  the new diffuser is because they smell so strong, in a good way.

The Sample Set contains 4 different scents.
Sea Breeze. Refresh your skin with this bar of soap. It contains Pure Olive Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Avocado, Grape Seed, and Coconut Oil, as well as Cocoa Butter, Dead Sea Salt and Dead Sea Clay, Seaweed.  It is scented with a blend of Lavender, Oakmoss and Fir.
Golden Crown is considered Keomi's Most Luxurious Soap.  It is made with Pure Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, Safflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Apricot and Rice Bran.  Infused with Calendula Flowers, Oils of Orange, Fir and Frankincense.
Luscious Lavender.  Relax and unwind with Lavender.  Made with Pure Olive Oil, Palm Oil, Sunflower Oil, Avocado Oil, Apricot Oil, Coconut Oil, Grape See Oil, Safflower Oil, Rice Bran and Cocoa Butter.  Scented with a blend of 3 Lavenders.
Green Tea Goddess.  Help your skin stay young looking.  Made with Olive Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Avocado Oil and Cocoa Butter, Organic Green Tea, Nettle, Shavegrass and Comfrey Root. Scented with Clary Sage, Orange and Clove.

My personal favorite is the Golden Crown.  It smells so enchanting. The blend of the scents are truly heavenly.  The sample set is a great way to choose which scent you like best.  Currently Keomi is offering a 2 and 4 bar sample set for FREE.  You just have to pay shipping and handling charges.

It is strongly recommended that when using Keomi's soaps, that you store them in a dry place away from a stream of water or under a counter with metal pipes.  Keep them in a soap dish that drains, not pools.  And when using the soaps, don't rub directly on body, but use a washcloth, hands or other material.  This will help the soap last longer, and help prevent it from becoming a liquid soap.

Your skin will feel soft, smooth and silky after using this soap.  It is not drying at all.  The fragrance will linger on for awhile, so keep that in mind if you plan to use perfume afterwards.  You will smell clean and fresh after using their bars of soap.

Pros:  Very strongly scented, which lingers after using.  Skin feels awesome afterwards.  Very moisturizing.  Don't be tempted to just stash them away in your dresser drawers or closets, unless you purchase extras to do so.  Let your skin become silky soft by using these.

I highly recommend this product, despite the fact I was given an opportunity to receive this free in exchange for my honest opinion


When I first received the package of the Sample Set of Handmade soap by Keomi, I could smell the wonderfulness of them.  Each bar is extremely aromatic.  My husband keeps asking me where  the new diffuser is because they smell so strong, in a good way.

The Sample Set contains 4 different scents.
Sea Breeze. Refresh your skin with this bar of soap. It contains Pure Olive Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Avocado, Grape Seed, and Coconut Oil, as well as Cocoa Butter, Dead Sea Salt and Dead Sea Clay, Seaweed.  It is scented with a blend of Lavender, Oakmoss and Fir.
Golden Crown is considered Keomi's Most Luxurious Soap.  It is made with Pure Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, Safflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Apricot and Rice Bran.  Infused with Calendula Flowers, Oils of Orange, Fir and Frankincense.
Luscious Lavender.  Relax and unwind with Lavender.  Made with Pure Olive Oil, Palm Oil, Sunflower Oil, Avocado Oil, Apricot Oil, Coconut Oil, Grape See Oil, Safflower Oil, Rice Bran and Cocoa Butter.  Scented with a blend of 3 Lavenders.
Green Tea Goddess.  Help your skin stay young looking.  Made with Olive Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Avocado Oil and Cocoa Butter, Organic Green Tea, Nettle, Shavegrass and Comfrey Root. Scented with Clary Sage, Orange and Clove.

My personal favorite is the Golden Crown.  It smells so enchanting. The blend of the scents are truly heavenly.  The sample set is a great way to choose which scent you like best.  Currently Keomi is offering a 2 and 4 bar sample set for FREE.  You just have to pay shipping and handling charges.

It is strongly recommended that when using Keomi's soaps, that you store them in a dry place away from a stream of water or under a counter with metal pipes.  Keep them in a soap dish that drains, not pools.  And when using the soaps, don't rub directly on body, but use a washcloth, hands or other material.  This will help the soap last longer, and help prevent it from becoming a liquid soap.

Your skin will feel soft, smooth and silky after using this soap.  It is not drying at all.  The fragrance will linger on for awhile, so keep that in mind if you plan to use perfume afterwards.  You will smell clean and fresh after using their bars of soap. Skin feels awesome afterwards.  Very moisturizing.  Don't be tempted to just stash them away in your dresser drawers or closets, unless you purchase extras to do so.  Let your skin become silky soft by using these.

**I highly recommend this product, despite the fact I was given an opportunity to receive this free in exchange for my honest opinion.


My actual words, partway into my first buffing session, were "Holy crap dude!" I don't usually talk like that but it's an indication of how amazed I was. I've been dealing with callouses on my feet since I was a teenager in the 70s wearing platform heels. In my twenties, I used to cut them off with scissors. After cutting too deep a couple times I switched to using files. The files helped, but the end result always looked like filed-down callouses and they started becoming unsightly again after a day or two, despite applying lotion and wearing socks overnight. Even after a professional pedicure, my feet still looked calloused and unsightly.

I researched motorized buffers pretty thoroughly before trying the Emjoi. I received a battery-powered pedicure kit as a gift a few years ago and it was no match for my callouses so I knew I wanted more power. The cords on plug-in units were not long enough for my single-outlet bathroom, plus I wanted more convenience, so I opted for a rechargeable unit. I chose the Emjoi because it looked sturdier and more comfortable to hold than similar units I saw online. I share other reviewers' concerns about the charging light never going off but that's a minor complaint given how well this thing works.

I found the Emjoi very easy to use. It had some power when I received it but I followed the directions and let it charge overnight before my first use. When I started buffing the callouses on the ball of my left foot, the results were immediately impressive. I could tell by all the dead skin dust falling to the floor that the Emjoi was making far better progress than my usual foot file, but it was when I touched the freshly buffed area that I exclaimed out loud. That part of my foot hadn't felt that soft in decades! I proceeded to buff the heel, the outside edge of the sole, and the callous on the outside of the big toe on my left foot. I wish I had taken before and after photos at that point because it was like taking 20 years off my left foot. By the time I finished my right foot I was wishing it would hurry up and be sandal season already. I had purchased the Emjoi in February, thinking it would take several uses before my feet were presentable enough for spring here in the northwest. I was delighted to see and feel such great results after just the first use.

I was mindful during my first session that I didn't want to overdo it. I wasn't sure how my feet would feel after a few days of walking around with no callouses to protect them. To my pleasant surprise, they actually felt better, even after standing or walking for long periods of time. It was also nice not having my socks get stuck to my rough heels. Buh-bye lizard feet!

The initial charge got me through my first session with no signs of slowing down. I recharged the unit before putting it away. I've had a couple brief follow-up sessions to buff down the balls of my feet a bit further and remove some new dry skin from my heels, but it looks like less than 5 minutes a week will keep my feet looking and feeling fabulous all through the summer. I am very glad I took the plunge and tried the Emjoi.


So after I bought two of these I threw out my one piece clip in extensions made by a different brand, because they're no where near as great as these. I wish I never would've spent the money on those so I could've bought more of these! These were an absolute dream. The first time I tried one on I knew I made the right choice. After heat styling it I was completely sold! I'm a customer for life now! The hair is so soft and so manageable even after curling! Well.... tight curls were a nightmare to try and comb through, I almost gave up and didn't even bother. But those sexy loose natural curls are manageable. They do get a tad bit frizzy but no where near as frizzy as most synthetic hair pieces. So I did buy two because I assumed I would need them both since the comments said they were thin. They aren't as thin as people say but if you layer them like I did, then you'll need two. I did take the wire off one and sewed it to the one I layered. One was definitely not enough. It might've been because I have a bob growing out so I really had to get in these extensions and layer them. Now as far as heat, I didn't go over 300 degrees and I used a good curler from Sally's we used in cosmo. No damage, no melting, no problems. I will say the wet steam styling didn't work, like the synthetic styling they talk about on YouTube where you wet the hair and heat style it on low. Nope didn't work. You can just roll these in a curling iron and then hold the curl in your hand (don't burn yourself the curl is hot af, use a glove or something like pin or rollers) I just don't recommend tight curls unless you have the patience to deal with the frizzy and the tangles. It was an absolute nightmare! Loose curls totally work way better and you can definitely run your fingers through them. Just once again, they won't stay curled unless you hold the curl in your hand or you pin it until they cool off. Also, it's super comfortable to wear, after I layered them and it didn't feel like I was wearing a coat on my head anymore lol i don't know if I'm wearing it in the right spot but the weft kinda hides at the nape of my head, just underneath the curve of my skull. My husband likes to touch the back of my head when he leans down to kiss me (he's tall) and I got my fingers crossed he doesn't feel them this weekend when we go out. They don't stick out and they lay smooth against my head even after I doubled the extensions. These were such a great buy, I wanna buy more ASAP! I did cut a few inches off because they were pretty long before and after curling. I will probably be adding clips to the inside of the extensions just for extra support because it can easily slip off if you're not careful. On the inside there is little clips that attach to the inside of some loops sewn along the seam that help tighten the wire.


I had been wanting a straightening brush for quite a while.  Most of them had really mixed reviews, so I was hesitant to buy one.  I jumped at the opportunity to buy this one at a discount to review.  I decided on this one because it was advertised as professional quality, actually looked like a salon quality product that would last, and because it is purple.  When I received the product, I could tell I made a great choice.

The controls are on the side.  I was skeptical about that because many other products had reviews which said that the buttons were on the side and it was easy to accidentally turn it off or change the temperature.  I did not find this to be true with this brush.  To change the temperature or turn off the brush, I had to press and hold the buttons in a way that would be difficult to do inadvertently.  I initially set the temperature at 400, and then decided to increase to 450 when I got to a stubborn section of my hair.  I kept checking the temperature reading as I used the Envy brush, and it did not budge until I purposely changed the setting.

This brush heated up quickly.  It gets really hot, but I thought it was easy to use safely.  It seems like it would be difficult to accidentally burn yourself, although not impossible.

My hair is long and somewhat fine in texture, but I have a lot of hair.  It usually takes me 20-30 minutes to straighten my hair with a CHI professional flat iron.  I initially just started to use the Envy brush right after blow drying my hair.  After a few brushes, I realized that I would need to completely comb through my hair to smooth it out before using this brush.  I started out by just running the Envy brush through my hair.  I found quickly that I needed to section off my hair for the best results.  I sectioned off the top 2/3 of my hair, twisted and secured it to the top of my head, and focused on the underside first.  When I finished the under layer, I moved on to the middle section, and then the top.  The whole process took me about 20-25 minutes.  This is close to the same amount of time it takes me to use a flat iron.  I think the Envy brush will go much faster the next time I use it.  There is a bit of a learning curve, but I felt comfortable with the technique by the time I was done styling my hair.

One difference I noticed was the way my hair felt after styling with the Envy brush.  When I use my flat iron, my hair is...flat.  The flat iron leaves my hair very smooth but it doesn't seem to have much texture or body left after straightening.  When I used the Envy brush, my hair was straight, but still had plenty of volume.

I'm really happy I bought the Envy styling brush.  I really like the volume my hair has after using this brush.  I highly recommend this styling brush!