This straightening comb is absolutely beautiful to look at. It has a sleek, modern design and an easy to read display. The controls are perfectly placed buttons, making them easily accessible. At first I was concerned about accidental presses, but due to the lower hight of the buttons, I did not run into this issue once.

The instructions clearly state to have clean, dry hair that is free of any mouse or other hair product. I have thin hair, so I chose the recommended setting. I ended up raising the temperature setting, because it was taking so long to straighten. I am not a novice when it comes to hair straightening tools and methods, so I was confident when raising the temperature. This is a personal choice specifically for my own preference, And I do not recommend it for others. There are guidelines for the temperatures for a reason.

Anyway, I did find that it did take a little longer to straighten my hair then it would with my regular flat iron. This is to be expected. A couple benefits I did get with this comb that I do not get with my flat iron are: I noticed it took longer for my hair to frizz  and it did not act like it was full of static electricity when straightening. I also found it was easier to get those little fly away hairs that my flat iron tends to miss due to fear of burning myself.

The back of the comb does get hot, It's not terribly bad, but it is hot. There is also a warning label on the back of the comb to make you aware of this.

The reason I gave four stars was due to actually the packaging. It came in a white box like everyone else is showing on their photo, And the straightening comb did not come in any type of plastic. The box itself was not sealed, And there was no type of covering over the straightener. It didn't feel like it was a new item, although it did look new. I'm not saying I received a pre-owned item because I do not feel I did, but perspective makes a difference. When I receive a new item I want to feel like it's new, meaning it should come in packaging that clearly screams it is new. Even if it's a simple sticker on the box that "seals" the opening. I feel that would have given me a little bit more of a sense of trust and to be confident that the item was new. I just want to be clear that the Comb looked absolutely brand new No scratches or anything, It's just the perception that I had an issue with.

All in all I would absolutely recommend the product. It does take a little bit more time but it is well worth it. I will confirm it does exactly what it says and I do enjoy having less frizz and longer time without frizz. I feel that if you have a thinner hair like I do, You're going to work a little harder with this comb to get that same straightness you would get with a flat iron.


I had a $120 Sonicare system that came complete with power brush handle, charging base, sonicare brush heads & it was great up until the sealed unit/non user replaceable batteries/designed to be thrown away power brush handles died/wouldn't hold a charge.  The sonicare brush system itself is great & I noticed an improvement in my teeth & gum health along with the use of a WaterPik, but the non user replaceble power brush handles made me not want to buy another Sonicare system again.  Phillips Sonicare just tells you to throw them out when they don't hold a charge.  Same with their Phillips/Norelco Shavers, but those at least I can use plugged in/corded after the internal rechargeable battery dies & it's no longer "cordless"

The Phillips Sonicare battery operated toothbrush is the best of both worlds.  You get your Sonicare powered toothbrush system, it uses standard AA batteries, & Sonicare E-series brush heads which I usually get a 6 pack at Costco when they have the $9-10 off coupon promotions making it about $40/6 E-series brush heads (locally at drug stores, its $12-18).  Now the best part, since it uses Standard AA batteries, I just buy high numbered mAh rechargeable batteries designed for high drain/power usage so I basically have a rechargeable Sonicare brush head system that won't go obsolete when the batteries die (user replaceable & not sealed like the Sonicare systems with sealed power brush handles & charger bases)...

I read reviews of it getting wet inside the battery compartment before purchasing & haven't experienced that.  I make sure to face the handle down so gravity & running water would make the water go towards the top/brush head & not the bottom base/battery cover compartment.  Haven't had any issues with corrosion, water getting inside the battery compartment, or inside the unit.

I use my UV sanitizer for the brush heads which came with my previous system.

All in all awesome, like my previous $120 system, but w/o the non replaceable batteries.  I've used it daily for about a year or so without any issues & it performed about the same as my $120 sonicare system, minus the quad pacer timer, low battery/charge warning, and of course charger base.. but what I have right now is basically the same thing.. a rechargeable sonicare toothbrush system... it's not as convenient to recharge as just docking it on the charger base, but if you buy high mAh batteries, you really don't have to charge that often.. I get at least 2 weeks between charges with 3200 mAh Panasonic batteries designed to work with digital cameras & other high drain/power consumption electronics & toys.

Amazon had it for almost half than what Target & local retailers sold it for at the time.  Great purchase & I don't miss much from the rechargeable all in 1 packaged systems.


My friend owns this and I used it while visiting one day. Afterwards, I HAD to buy my own for my birthday!

What I love about this is that initially this oil based perfume/pheromone has a sweet smell (I don't like THAT smell. Smells like sweet candy grapes, maybe?) but as it blends with your own personal chemistry, it changes to your smell and the initial sweet smell of the product is gone. So each person has their own smell- musky, fruity, deep and sensual, wide and complicated, smokey, etc. I like to say that that's what I really truly smell like, the smell I have when I use this product on my skin.

I gave this 4 stars because your smell fades so quickly. BUMMER! I wish I could bottle up MY smell, as it develops from this product, and spray that on me all the time!!

I think this product works best when applied in areas where you might sweat more, because your sweat aka your natural pheromones, mix with this product to produce more of your natural smell--- or something like that. Simply put, if you sweat in the same area where you applied this, you can smell YOU more. So areas like the back of your neck, the crease in your elbow, and maybe for those who have boob cleavage (and who sweat in there?), THERE! lol! That would work best for the sexual enhancement this is, as well as a perfect place to draw men towards. hahahaha (I also noticed that if I put this on my neck, while blow drying my hair afterwards, the heat of the air brings out the pheromone smell. So it might just be wherever your body warms up vs. where you sweat.)

Last, about the pheromones themselves-- I did not know if the pheromones themselves worked but did not buy this bottle for that purpose. Regardless, I wanted to test it out. I brought this bottle to a co-ed relaxed evening of hanging out, and I had actually peeled the label off this bottle before I brought it. I told everyone that this was an oil that brings out your natural smell. Everyone wanted to try so I rubbed a bit on everyone's forearm, girls and guys alike. No one knew what it really was (winky winky). After 15 minutes we started to smell each other to see what our personal smell was like, and lemme tell yah! The guy I was not attracted to, after I smelled him and noticed he smelled like deep woods, OH MY! Hold me back! And that's when I realized this stuff can work wonders. Because I myself, a pretty stable and centered person who doesn't easily fall for people or whims, was suddenly quite attracted to Mr. Deep Woods smell over there. I had to sit across the room so as to stop myself from leaning into him. HA!!! Very fun experiment.

So overall, great product. One less star bc MY natural smell which I LOVE, didn't last long. But, I will purchase again!


There are plenty of reviews on this trimmer so I won't go into detail - but I did want to make sure I rated the item.  I think overall the trimmer is a good product - it does what it is supposed to do.  After a few months of use (1-2 times a week), I developed my own pro's con's for the trimmer.  It replaced a very cheap Remington trimmer that I had for years (the rechargable battery no longer held a charge) and although I know "change" can be tough after using something for several years, there are a few things I just can't get past.

1. having to remove the general trimmer and replace it with the mini trimmer is more of a PITA than I thought it would be.  My old Remington had a built in mini-trimmer that flipped up on the back side - nothing to remove - just flip up and use.  On the Philips, pulling the gate off and swapping the basic trimmer for the mini trimmer is pretty annoying.  Granted it's not that big of a deal in the grand scheme of life or my morning routine, but it is still pretty annoying.  When you remove the gate and start swapping parts, some of the hair that did make its way into the vacuum chamber now gets scattered about again.

2. many have complained about the height adjustment changing on them... I have not encountered this. I can add that for me, none of the settings match my old Remington.  This is not so much a reflection on the product, but more of a: "keep in mind, you'll have to adjust to this new product's height - it doesn't adjust to you".  I keep my hair short and for me 3 is too long and 2 is too short.  I needed a 2.5.  I find that if I press really hard in the 3 setting, I can get close, but it seems to take a lot of work.  Again, not so much a complaint on the product, just personal preference.

3.  For whatever reason, I can not seem to get the hairs on my lip that are close to the underside of my nose.  The trimmer gate seems to be so bulky that it hits my nose before the cutter can clip the hair.  I have to remove the gate and carefully trim the hairs using the height of the surrounding hairs that the trimmer did get as a guide.

Other than those three annoyances, I can live with the vacuum not catching ALL of the hair (the Remington flung ALL of the hair everywhere).  Battery life seems solid, but I guess only time will tell.  Someone else mentioned they wished it came with a stand and I concur - it would be nice.  Overall it's a solid product and for those with a lot of facial hair, I bet this would be a great purchase.


I never tried a 'try and review' item before,,, but here it is,,,,, I Think this is an Awesome cream,,,, and i am very, very fussy about my skincare,,,, oh Yes,,,I am in my 50's,,,, good skin,,,quite dry,,,,i use products marked for dry skin,,,,, This cream SURPRISED me,,, wow,,,,Has all the things i like,,,, no fragrance!! (a must),,,goes on smooth (very smooth!!),, not sticky,,leaves no heavy feel on my face,,, light and beautiful!!  A Retinol product at a good price,,, yes, i 'would' buy it again,,, i love the packaging,,, good solid bottle,,,clean pump (LOVE the portion control),,, did i say i like the Clean Pump system,,,, Here is my experience,,, First,, your face MUST be clean,,so do a good gentle cleansing (i use a light cleansing cream L'Oreal (i'll get the name),,, Clinique Toner 2 (either water down a bit,,or not too hard scrubbing,,, always use a cotton round,,,, Next Clinique mild soap,,, By this time,, my face feels clean but dry,,, Im in love with AHAVA essential day moisturizer,,(very dry skin),, because of the dead sea elements,,,,so i put a 'little' of that on first,,,, but you don't have to,,,i like to nourish my skin well,,,i mean a 'tiny' bit of AHAVA,,, not enough to really moisturize,,(just for the dead sea ingredients),,,then i take about 1/2 pump,,,, rub it onto my fingers,,, and gently apply to my face,,,(cheeks,,forehead,,eye area) WoW,, it goes on Beautifully!! My skin Immediately looked awesome,,,,fresh,,forehead smoothed out (i have a few lines i try to keep nourished and moisturized),,, this cream took them almost away,,(nope, not exaggerating),, rest of my face looked fresh,, not shiny --- the TRICK is,,,,it is a very dense cream,,, I learned to use less,,,, give it a few minutes to sink it,,,,(it will),,,I used it last night,,,, i woke up without the usual 'Dry Feeling',,, it's amazing,,,,, Again,, you MUST cleans well and gently before you apply again,,,,, don't reapply over the last application,,, don't just rinse,,,, at least use a quick gentle soap,,, then apply,, then use the full cleansing routine at night,, and reapply.... I COMPLETELY AVOID THE SUN,,, SO I'VE HAD No Issue with burns or any sensitivity,,,,, btw,, i keep touching my face because i used it last night,,, woke up,, rinsed just with water,,, and wow,, still moist,, (This is a BIG PLUS,,,, i can now take my time :) instead of rush to cleanse and apply cream,,,,, I ALSO,, Highly recomend it as a NECK CREAM,, WOW,,, for the declotage (sp?) i would probably use a sunscreen product,,,, Extremely Pleased,,,, (i guess im supposed to say i got this at a reduced price,, haha,,, im new to this),,,, and,, i find it is perfect for my dry,, fair,, delicate skin,,,,,i don't Highly recommend nearly any skin products,,, so wow i am super happy,,,, :)  def 5 star


I ordered the full line of the OZ Naturals products, I have normal to oily combination skin and here are the results after 30 days:

** Vitamin C Serum - No difference.  It was so thin and runny, I'm not sure it did anything for my skin.  Will be throwing this away as it's past the 30 day return policy.

** Facial Mask - This was supposed to be hydrating, but I found that it dried my face out terribly.  I couldn't keep it on for the minimum time suggested because my face started to hurt from the drying feeling.  Will be throwing this away as it's past the 30 day return policy.

** Scrub For Your Face - This was OK, but a little drying.  I expected that since it's a scrub.  Will keep this product and use every once and awhile.

** Facial Cleanser (orange bottle) - OMG this was SO drying!  Yes, it does make the face smooth, but when you combine this with the toner and the moisturizer, it looked like I was in the sun all day because my face was bright red.  Will be throwing this away as it's past the 30 day return policy.

** Facial Toner - The bottle says to use this after the shower to "lock in moisture".  I didn't feel like my skin was any more moisturized.  In fact, it didn't feel like anything.  If I used this alone or with a "non-OZ" moisturizer, I was OK.  If combined with 2 other products, it was like the trinity of hell for my face.  Will be throwing this away as it's past the 30 day return policy.

** Facial Moisturizer (blue one with sea kelp) - Yea...went on smooth, but then my face felt "stiff" after it absorbed the moisturizer.  After the sunburn experience, I tried again with just the face wash/moisturizer combo and I needed an additional moisturizer, so my face didn't feel like it was going to "crack".  Will be throwing this away as it's past the 30 day return policy.

Combining the face wash, toner, and moisturizer -
This got me twice - once I thought maybe I did something wrong and it took after sun aloe to make my face stop burning.  The 2nd time I cursed my stupidity at trying again and will not use that combination (or the products because they will be going in the trash) again.  I tried several different combinations of these products and was always met with 1 of 2 results - the fiery depths of hell on my face or feeling like my face was so dry I was standing in full sun in the desert.  Neither was a pleasant experience for me.

I know some people like these products and I was hoping they would work for me, so I could get away from the products on the market that are polluted with chemicals, but this was a terrible experience for me.  Back to the drawing board!


SEE BOTTOM FOR MY UPDATE:  Is the 51s foil and cutter really terrible? Is the 30B foil and cutter really better for your Braun Series 8000 shaver? Is there an Original Equipment foil and cutter still available for the Braun 8985 shaver? Answers: no, no, and no. I have the Braun 8985 shaver and bought BOTH of the foils and cutters mentioned in these reviews: the 51s, which Braun sells as its only replacement now for the 8000 series, and the 30b, which is supposed to be for the Braun 7000/4000 series shavers, but some buyers are saying it works better for the 8000 series shavers than the so-called "terrible" 51s replacement. Both foils and cutters fit my 8985 shavers, and I've shaved serveral times with both. The 51s does NOT pull, cut or irritate my face and gives a very close shave, particularly if I have a 2-day beard. The 30b also gives a good shave, but perhaps not quite as close. Some reviewers say the 51s wears out quickly, is prone to dents and starts irritating your face. If that happens, I will update this review, but so far, so good.

I ordered the 51s by mistake because the seller's web listing did not mention that its "Braun 8000 360 Complete Foil and Cutter Block for Models 8995, 8985 and 8975" is really the controversial 51s replacement. When it arrived with the dreaded 51s name on the package, I immediately ordered the 30b foil and cutter and planned to return the 51s, but I waited until the 30b arrived so I could be sure it worked. It does, but it buzzes differently and didn't shave much closer than my 3-year-old original foil and cutter. The 30b DOES give a more comfortable shave -- it glides over your face like nothing is happening. The shave is fine, what you'd expect from any electric. But Braun is better than "any electric." The 51s is giving me that exceptionally close shave I expect from Braun. You DO feel the 51s a bit more than the 30b, but it's not irritating. I am keeping the 30b in case my 51s goes haywire on me, but for now, the 51s seems better.

UPDATE May 6, 2012: I'm glad I kept the 30b because the 51s did indeed start inflicting red marks on my face, and it stopped shaving as closely. Very disappointing. So now I'm using the 30b, the red marks on my face are gone, and the shave is close. So if I had it to do all over again, I would recommend getting tthe 30b foil and cutter instead of the 51s.


I just recently decided to try to grow a full beard for the first time.  I always wanted a full beard, but every time I let it grow it looked raggedy and patchy.  The funny thing is that I’ve always had a goatee and mustache that both grow nice and thick but for whatever reason the beard never came in the way my goatee did.  I started to grow it and let it grow for a couple weeks and it started to fill in a little better but was still nowhere near full or how I wanted it to look.  I looked online for answers, trying to find out how I could make my beard grow fuller.  I tried a couple different beard oils that were supposed to help fill any patches by prompting your face to grow more hair and they didn’t make any real difference.  When I talked to my brother who has a long full beard, I asked him what his secret was.  He told me that when he was my age, he also had trouble getting his beard to grow full and that he had heard if you take Biotin that it would help promote new beard hair growth.

After looking at a number of different Biotin supplements, I found the Beard & Stache Nutrients made by Elevate Recovery.  I bought this supplement instead of the straight Biotin because it includes 27 all natural nutrients packed into each pill and the dose of Biotin in each pill is as much as most Biotin only pills offer.  The supplement is made in the USA with FDA approved ingredients in GMP certified facilities, which is a big deal to me since I will not take any supplements that aren’t made in the USA in FDA or GMP certified facilities.  I was surprised when I researched the individual ingredients that each of the 27 ingredients have been shown to promote hair growth and that in combination can accelerate new hair growth much faster than Biotin alone which is important since I’m not worried about making the hair I have grow faster.

The pills themselves are easy to swallow and they don’t leave any kind of taste in your mouth, but they do smell absolutely horrible.  Rest assured that the smell doesn’t carry over to taste though (unless maybe if you were to leave one in your mouth to dissolve which I don’t recommend).  After taking 2 pills a day for the past 2 weeks, over half of the spots where no hair was growing have sprouted new hair growth.  The new hair growth has filled in my beard much better and the hair feels thicker and healthier.  I also treat it with beard oil and conditioners to make sure I am taking care of my beard for optimal growth.  I highly recommend this supplement for anyone looking to grow a thicker, fuller beard.  I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.  However, the price I paid for the item in no way affects my evaluation of the quality of the product and I am not in any way required to write a positive review.  I always provide my honest opinion of items I review, whether it’s negative or positive.

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I bought a similar model of Sonicare toothbrush about four years ago and I still marvel at how well it works. Honestly, when the price comes down everyone will own one of these.
I never used to enjoy brushing and I never used to brush my teeth as much as they needed it. I was just too lazy. My teeth were a little discolored and my gums were consistently a little puffy around the tooth. Then I bought a Sonicare toothbrush with the interval timer and now I'll never switch back to a manual toothbrush.
After the first few brushings my teeth were noticably whiter and after a few months I noticed the puffiness in my gums was gone.
At 30,000 strokes per minute it's like brushing hundreds of times with a manual brush. But all you have to do is "aim the brush" while it glides back and forth across your teeth. It feels like a vibrator in your hand. The timer pulses every thirty seconds to prompt you to switch from front to back of teeth and from top to bottom. After two minutes it shuts itself off after what is supposedly the ideal length of brushing time.
You can also take this brush with you when traveling as it works for more than a week without recharging.
Could it have any downsides?
Although I consider it easily worth every penny, the upfront cost is staggering compared to a manual toothbrush. It also requires a replacement brush head approximately every six months at about $15 each. But this is a sophisticated unit and is more like a medical device than a disposable supply item. The only thing these two have in common is the brushes on the end and I'm sure the Sonicare's brushes are higher quality.
It is important to note that the brush head will slowly wear out without any visible sign of wear. The performance gradually degrades until the unit seems nonfunctional. I know because I tried to save money by not replacing the brush heads according to schedule. I thought the battery had gone bad and I called customer service for advice.  It turns out that the brush head was way overdue for replacement.  Fortunately all the moving and wearable parts (including brush, magnets and metal connecting parts) are in the brush head and when they are replaced performance is restored to like-new again.
The first time you use this product it may make your teeth sensitive for a few days (because of the vibration) and while its permanent and rechargeable battery will last through most trips it is physically larger and takes slightly more space to pack than a manual brush.
Now I have never had to share the brush with anyone so I never had to switch brush heads on a daily basis. This seems to me like it would be an enormous hassle as you have to unthread and detach the head each time. While this is possible, I would probably buy two units instead if the finances allowed.
This is one of the best purchases I've ever made.
In summary, if you think you might like it and you can afford it, then go ahead and get one. They last a long time...


Update:
My wife decided to use this Glacier Floss Dental Magnetic Oral Irrigator MADE IN USA. She turned the lever that sent the water to the irrigator with the faucet full on. The tube was forced out inside the handle due to the pressure and large volume of water. It would have lasted years if I had shown her how to use it correctly.
This review isn't really for the Glacier Floss but for the item that replaced it. When I looked through my past purchases I found the Glacial Floss and purchased it again. I was thrilled to find that it was much less expensive.
It arrived today and it's a little hand-held irrigator that you pump with your thumb. I will return it, even if I find it works well. I was deceived and you will be deceived if you read my review from 2014. If you find the Glacial Floss irrigator for sale it is worth the price.  It is not this product. Amazon how do you allow this?

I was diagnosed with periodontal disease several years ago. Surgery was recommended as well as the use of an oral irrigator. I  purchased the Glacier Floss - no resevoir to fill or clean, no electricity needed. It has worked well, it has kept the surgery at bay and I haven't had a cavity since installing this. I use it every night.

A month ago the kids tried to fill a water balloon with it and it began leaking, no pressure at the tip and water leaking from the seams of the handle. I purchased another and installed it.

I decided to dissect the old one and found that the coiled tube runs continuously from the faucet adapter to the tip of the handle. The coil passes through a series of magnets inside the handle, but I don't believe these magnets have any influence on the effectiveness of this irrigator. The weight does make the handle more substantial, though, and keeps it upright on the side of the sink. Once inside the handle I could see that the only problem was that the tube had slipped of the nipple at the tip of the handle.  I will carefully glue the tube back in place and put this in the children's bathroom. I plan to get several more years out of both the new G. F. and the old one, once I have made the repair.

I see that some others have had a similar leaking problem with the Glacier Floss. I recommend that you slow the water coming from the faucet to a light trickle then adjust the flow at the faucet adapter allowing some water to continue flowing from the faucet. The tip allows only a very small stream of water, but at substantial pressure. I believe this stream of water could pierce skin if set too high. excessive pressure from an attempt to increase water flow can also cause the tube to separate from the tip on the inside.

To install, you will need basic mechanical skills, a faucet with a removable areator and a pair of pliers, but installation should take about 10 minutes. I didn't use teflon tape and there are no leaks.

I recommend that everyone use an oral irrigator, and the Glacier Floss has served me well. I also highly recommend the Sonicare toothbrush. These tools will reduce dentist bills and can freshen breath more than you will expect. My wife agrees.


So even though I used to do hair and should know about magnetic eyelashes, I didn’t and I was SO skeptical. I finally decided to try them. These things exceeded my expectations by far! The first time I chose the not so dramatic ones but they were thicker than my own. They did great. They were only a tad heavy. They stayed on 8 hours but I took the eyeliner with me to work and touched them up. I honestly think they would’ve stayed on longer if I hadn’t have forgotten and put regular eyeliner on first out of habit. I do wish this came in another color besides black as I have blonde hair and it’s dramatic. But once I wore them a while I realized it looked good. After work, I removed them easily. My eyes were itchy a little but when I woke up that evening they were back to normal. Another reason I think they didn’t stay on 12 hours was instead of following directions, I read somewhere that a person put the eyeliner on the the lashes while still wet and it worked better. The next night I followed directions. Put a coat on let dry then add another coat. Honestly, it pretty much dries by the time you finish both eyes. Don’t forget to shake it up though. They were very easy and quick to do. The only real time it takes is deciding which ones to use as there are so many nice selections. I realized the ones I thought were too dramatic when choosing actually look the best. I’ve gotten o many complements. And this time they stayed on all night. I think I could sleep in them and they would stay on. I wouldn’t though. The corners might poke your skin on inner eye when you close them but this can be remedied by snipping a tad off with scissors once you try them on and see how they do. I didn’t have to trim mine. Also, I had put a pair on and decided I liked the longer ones better so I took off the first ones and applied the others. I never redid the eyeliner. They still worked and stayed on. There’s magnet particles on eyeliner and the lashes are on a magnet strip. They are easy to remove but stay on like they are real. That sounds crazy. I didn’t want to ruin my own lashes with the glue kind plus I can’t get them on good enough without adjusting them. These you can take off and adjust. This gave me confidence I lacked in doing this. Plus, my hands aren’t that steady. When removing, start at corner and peel off. They won’t hurt your lashes. To remove eyeliner I used cold cream. It worked well. Just water doesn’t work. It is waterproof very much so. So cry all you want with these lashes ladies. You won’t have to worry about them falling off. One last thing, my skin is sensitive but they haven’t really bothered me so that is a big plus.


Let’s establish this first, everyone rates things differently- this is how I do it:

5 stars: The item fully meets OR exceeds expectations
4 stars: There could be improvements, but the product is good
3 stars: The item is acceptable, but might be better elsewhere OR needs improvement
2 stars: Many OR most things are wrong with the item, but it has some redeemable feature
1 star: Stay Away! It’s a bad buy.

In those stars I try to include: How closely the product meets the description, Price, How it compares to other products I’ve tried, and Usability.

My reviews can be long, so if you want to skim, follow the topic headers. Also- I try to update my reviews, so they may change over time.

My experience:
I'm not a makeup expert-- but when magnetic eyelashes first came out, I was a customer- so I’ve watched the market change over the years. At the time of this review you’ll finally find different styles of lashes, but all of them will be a bit stiff, and thick. Not many options for soft natural looking lashes in with magnetic application.

The lashes styles:
These lashes have a decent range as magnetic lashes go with a few of the wispier, natural-ish options. So far though I haven’t seen any magnetic lashes on the market that look natural.

Liner applicator:
This isn’t THE best liner applicator I’ve tried, but it is comparable to the best. In my experience the liner is the most important part of the lash set- not just because it’s the “glue” but it’s the item that makes the most difference on ease of application and finished look. Some liners are thick no matter what you do, this one allows a thinner line. (BUT magnetic lashes don’t do well with a pin line application, meaning you must add enough for the lash to grab on to) this made a thinner line work for me., (please note I have wrinkled and hooded eyelids, so everything I do is a little bumpy/ big)

FIRST TIME USERS: these work best if you do ONE eye at a time. The lashes apply best when the liner is still a bit wet. NOT fully wet- but given a little time to START to dry. Think of the liner like glue- perfectly wet glue doesn’t hold paper together, and dry glue doesn’t stick.

I recommend testing this liner on the back of your hand before your eyes, so you don’t end up looking like a panda as you practice—and the skin on your hand isn’t as sensitive as your eyelid. As you practice, remember that the lashes are reusable BUT can break easily --so practice with the set you like LEAST and be careful as you apply and remove.)

Overall-
I recommend this set. There are MANY magnetic eylashe sets on the market, and this is one of the good ones.

I’ll update this post with eye looks as I use each lash set and change my review if I see anything that should be mentioned.

I hope this was helpful!!


This kit comes in a convenient storage case.  It includes 5 tools including a needle extractor and 4 double loop tools in different sizes.  These tools remove debris from your face that can cause blackheads, breakouts and enlarge pores.  Using this tool kit provides less risk of scarring and infection caused when you pick or pop using your fingers.

There are actually 7 easy steps as laid out by WikiHow.  Below you will find those 7 steps laid out in order.
SELECT THE RIGHT TOOL:  Blackheads should be removed with comedone extractors (looped tools), whereas whiteheads should be pierced with a sharp needle extractor first before removing with an extractor.
OPEN THE SKIN PORES:  Softening your acne and pimples will make them easier to remove when the pores are opened before using the extractor.  Pores can be opened by placing a hot, wet towel over your face for 2-3 minutes or by taking a hot shower.  Your face can also be steamed to open pores.
DISINFECT YOUR HANDS OR WEAR GLOVES:  To avoid bacteria on your hands from coming into contact with your face, disinfect your hands by washing them, or you can wear disposable gloves before using the extractor.  Disinfecting your hands will also prevent possible infection.
DISINFECT YOUR ACNE:  Using rubbing alcohol pads over the areas you want to treat to disinfect and sterilize your face before using the extractor.
REMOVE ACNE WITH THE COMEDONE EXTRACTOR:
Remove blackheads by centering the loop over the pimple you want ot remove and rock the tool gently from side to side, applying slight pressure.  The blackhead in its entirety will be pulled from the follicle and you will see oil ooze from the pore.
Remove whiteheads by first piercing the whitehead with the needle to break it open.  When the whitehead is broken, center it within the loop of the comedone extractor and rock the tool gently from side to side, applying slight pressure until it's pulled from the follicle.
TREAT ANY BLEEDING:  In some cases, your skin may bleed slightly after using the comedone extractor.  Lightly pat your skin with any gauze to absorb any blood.
DISINFECT THE TREATED AREA:  To further prevent infection, use additional rubbing alcohol pads to clean your now acne free skin.  You should also use the pads to clean and disinfect your tools before putting them away.

With these easy step by step instructions you can't go wrong using these tools at home.  They are very beneficial in extracting pesky acne in the comfort of your own home.  Not to mention they are more affordable than a trip to the spa for a facial.  Add all this to their 10)% customer satisfaction guarantee and you have nothing to lose except the unsightly acne on your face.  I recommend this tool kit for everyone; man, woman or teen.

**I received this product at a reduced rate in exchange for my honest review**


I bought this beard shampoo for my husband and we both really love it! The shipment arrived very quickly and shampoo was well packaged. We have already tried the beard oil from the same brand and it has been a pleasant experience, so we had high expectation for this product. The shampoo has the manly scent or that is what I call it. It is outdoorsy, woodsy smell with a hint of pine to me. It doesn't linger around. My husband says since he started using this shampoo his beard isn't as itchy and it isn't flaking. He also uses the oils this company offers after shampooing. Their products are good and so far have been great for the husband's beard and skin. His beard is more manageable with less fly away hairs. It is soft and not wiry like it used to be. We like the fact their products are made with natural oils and they do not have loud fragrances. If your looking for a great beard product, give the beardsmen spirit products a try. They sure have helped my husband's. He had the itchy flaky skin and the beard that wanted to lay in all directions before he started using this product along with the oils they offer.

The shampoo came in a bigger box with it being taped to a cardboard by plastic wrap. I opened it up and this shampoo smells so wonderful. I like that this beard shampoo helps to improve beard growth, relieves itching and it also eliminates dandruff. This beard shampoo is made with natural oils and other ingredients. So my husband used it the same night it arrived and he used both the beard shampoo and the beard oil and man oh man he has the softest beard I have ever felt in my life and his beard smells so amazing. I am so happy I was able to get him this beard shampoo. And I know this will last him a while because all he needs is to use a small amount. He is so happy with this beard shampoo and he highly approves and recommends this beard shampoo to everyone who has a beard.

  CLEAN & SOFTEN YOUR BEARD - Clean, condition and soften your beard with Beardsmen Spirit Beard Shampoo & Beard Wash. Helps to keep facial hair clean, smooth, soft and tangle free.
  STOP THE ITCH - Tired of having an itchy beard? Beardsmen Spirit Beard Shampoo and Beard Wash nourishes the skin and helps to stop itching associated with beard growth. Plus, it also helps stop beard dandruff.
  SOFT REFRESHING FRAGRANCE -The soft refreshing fragrance matches our Bold Forest Beard Oil so it will leave your beard looking and smelling its best.
  ALL NATURAL OILS - Contains all natural oils, for true beard nourishment. Our beard shampoo and wash is safe to use and made in the U.S.A.
  OUR GUARANTEE - We guarantee that you will love our Beardsmen Spirit Beard Shampoo. If you don't, just contact us and we will give you a full refund, no questions asked.

I received the product for free in exchange of my review.


First of all here are some points to put into consideration before buying. This shaver is for...
1. Someone who is looking for a TRAVEL shaver that is small and convenient to carry. It comes with a neat carrying case, and only requires two AA batteries that can be found anywhere. One set of batteries can approx. last up to 20 days/shaves-ish. It will still go on, but I can feel the motor running at lower speed.
2. Someone who prefers WET shaving experience whenever possible. (Wet shaving with this product is great. Dry, not so much.)
3. Someone who needs to shave everyday or simply want that clean shaven look everyday. ( It's still a foil electric shaver, it's fast, efficient, everyday.)
4. Someone who needs his travel shaver to have a trimmer. (Frequent long trip? just like me.)
5. Someone who doesn't want to spend 15 minutes cleaning the shaver. Who wants hassle-free and easy cleaning shaver.

This shaver however isn't for someone who is looking for a blade replacement shaver. I say, wake up, electric shaver will never give you that baby "skin" shave like you get from a proper blade shaving method. However, for $15 this shaver can deliver a very decent shave, very close, but definitely not alike. It also isn't quite for someone who plan to use it 7/365 days. You will probably be better off buying other wet/dry panasonic shaver that is rechargable, and have more than one moving blade, linear-super fast motor and on.

It's been a year and I still use it on every one of my trip. no problem. Impeccable reliability there, and well made.

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If you decide to buy it, here are my tips and tricks for you. It's based on my experience with it so perhaps it will help you get a better shave with this shaver.
1. YES, it will take up to 2-3 weeks if you are coming from blade for your skin to adjust. This is normal and all you need is patience to get through it.
2. It's miles apart better wet shaver than dry. DO NOT shave dry unless absolute necessary.
3. With that said, all the techniques in wet shaving apply. You should shave in the shower, or right after you come out of it. Your skin should be clean prior to shaving. One trick is that this shaver works better if your shaving gel/foam/cream is "light" or "not dense". Lather up too much or a very dense cream can make the foil/blade hot during operation. (Thick cream will cause more friction and blade moves pretty fast.) Last, don't forget a splash of cold water to seal in and a good aftershave.
4.DO NOT press the shaver, or foil against your skin. You will only get irritation out of it. The trick is to shave everyday, go against the grain, let it GLIDE SLOWLY on your skin, rinse it whenever you feel there is too much foam in the shaver, use trimmer to take out long stubborn hair like those on the neck, and under the chin. DONE.

Thank you for reading my review. I know it's long but this shaver, for $15, deserves a decent review from me imo.


I waited 2 months after purchase to write this review so I could give an honest review. Local salons have been closed due to Covid 19 and, honestly, I am tired of paying $300+ for weaves so this u-part wig has been a lifesaver. I believe I ordered the 14 inch 180% density and I love it. The hair is soft, minimal shedding and with proper care, I believe this hair can last at least 3 months. I wouldn't wear this hair beyond 3 months. Here are a few do's and don't to make sure you get your $'s worth after purchase.

Don't:
Wear this hair while working out - excessive sweat will cause this hair to tangle at the nape
Wear this hair while sleeping - this will cause this hair to tangle
Apply shampoo or conditioner directly to the hair - product buildup will weigh the hair down and cause tangling
Wear tight fitting hats with this wig - this may cause pulling and damage to your hair

Do:
Take the hair off at night - Comb the hair using a wide tooth comb and hang it up. I use a hanger,  butterfly clips and hang the hair in my closet
Wash weekly - fill the basin of your sink with warm water and shampoo. Begin washing by putting the hair in your sink and swishing the hair around with your fingers. Drain and repeat as needed. Do the same with your conditioner. Apply leave-in and anti-frizz products lightly.
Finger comb the hair throughout the day - this removes tangles
Take your time when removing this wig - the clips can damage your hair so please take care when removing the wig

Lastly, I read that a few folks experienced issues with the cap size. The cap is big, but can be adjusted to fit your head. It is important to braid your hair under the wig as this helps with placement and adjustment of the clips and combs.  Bonus: once you braid your hair this now becomes a protective style. I found that the best braid pattern for this wig is cornrows - straight back. I usually have about 17 cornrows after my braid down (I am not the best braider). The placement of the side combs plays an important part in adjusting the wig. Since the cap is too big for me, I can't place the side combs on my outer cornrows, I have to go at least 3 cornrows in for the wig to lay nicely (I hope this makes sense). When I do this, I get more styling options, including tucking the hair behind my ears. To reinforce the wig, you can use bobby pins.

Although, I love the wig, I had to deduct a star because one of the top clips pulls my hair out. I am still trying to find a way to mitigate this. Right now, I am just using bobby pins instead of the clip. It's not enough for me to discontinue wearing the wig, but it is enough for me to notice.

I hope this review will help you make an informed decision on your purchase.


vela.yue brand offers hands down some of the best makeup brushes anywhere, regardless of price. Folks, this is the unicorn of makeup brushes - they are super-high quality even for professional level use, yet offered at drugstore prices. Cost-wise, 3-5 vela.yue brushes can equal the cost of ONE of my (much lesser quality) MAC brushes.

I've washed these brushes and used them for several months - they've proven to pick up and apply product amazingly well. I was initially skeptical of their description of their bristle technology, but am totally convinced seeing the difference in feel and especially application of product.  Build quality is very solid, no loose hairs even while washing. Measurements given are accurate, so pay attention to those if It matters to you. After I bought one brush, I went and bought almost all of their other synthetic hair brushes, and multiples of many of them - even if I didn't have an immediate use for some, as they are THAT good. This is from someone who LOVES and appreciates high quality tools.  I was NOT compensated in any way for these reviews, I used my own hard-earned money to buy these brushes. The rest of this review will be about the individual brush(es) I purchased so you have an idea of individual brush performance. FYI, I now only use high-end mineral powder makeup products (moderate coverage on most days, full coverage on days with presentations/meetings - professional level application), and only use synthetic hair makeup brushes, so my reviews will be pertinent to these details.

I already own and have been using 31+ vela.yue brushes for close to a year, so getting this kit of 15 more brushes is an extravagance, needless to say.  (We're not even going to talk about the ~ 70 other makeup brushes I've purchased before, other than to say I've given almost all of those away, even my MAC ones.  These vela.yue ones really are THAT GOOD.). I was a bit wary of the wood handles, as I had only the vela.yue black metal-handled ones.  But I should've known not to have worried - the wood is super-smooth and has tight connections to the metal ferrules, and the bristles have the signature vela.yue quality - super-soft tips, perfect density for each individual brush's purpose, and again they pick up and apply products absolutely beautifully and consistently.  The quality is consistent in every single brush in this kit - not like some kits where the smaller brushes suffer.  There really is no reason to buy any other brands - and the only reason I'm stocking up is to hoard them for a lifetime's worth of use (easily achieved with their level of quality).  Well, that and I'm a makeup brush connoisseur :)

Again, cannot stress how much I LOVE these brushes!! Wish everything was made at this high level of quality and pricepoint!!

* tip: some brush prices are better in their eBay store.


After reading many reviews on Atomic Pink, I went with this color for the first time ever dying my hair pink. I found some tips online that I followed before I dyed it and I'll relay some of them here.

One thing that is pretty common knowledge is that the more damaged or processed your hair is, the EASIER the color will take to your hair.

So knowing that, I bleached my hair (Using Manic Panic's amplified bleach kit) to get my hair as light as color (It made my hair near-white but it would probably still give a decent color even at the light orange stage) and after rinsing the bleach out, I avoided conditioning my hair as I usually do after a bleach job.

Tips I was given:
1- Make your hair damp. it helps the dye to cover evenly and considering the last time I tried dying my hair a funky color it ended up splotchy despite being in a similar bleached state, I think it definitely helped.

2- Mix the dye with conditioner in a small tub (I personally rinsed the little tupperware that came with the bleach kit since it has a lid and I could cover any I didn't use). Conditioner was said to make the color last longer and it also helps to repair your hair since you've likely just bleached the hell out of it.

3- If mixing with conditioner (It didn't dillute the color at all for me but if you use a signifigant amount it just might), start with just a couple of teaspoons of dye at a time to make sure you don't waste any. I ended up making two "batches" and still had some leftover, and barely used any of the bottle, but my hair is very short.

4- Cover your hair with a plastic bag (or shower cap) when waiting for the dye to take. It'll keep your hair from drying out and also keeps the mess off your neck and clothes

5- A tip I was given but didn't try was to blast your hair with hot air with a hair dryer right before you wash it out. Highly suggested if you use a red or blue.

When washing out your hair the first time, don't use shampoo. Even the second time you wash your hair, don't use shampoo. Only use shampoo when your hair looks dirty. Invest in some dry shampoo to use between washings. Less washing means a longer lasting color! That said, I dyed my hair on Valentine's Day and I've washed it three times since then and the color is still as vibrant as when I first dyed it.

REMEMBER just because color is washing out of your hair doesn't mean your hair still has dye in it. Your hair is likely to bleed for awhile. Don't use your best towels or pillow cases or wear light colored shirts for awhile.

If your color does start to fade, just mix up some more dye and conditioner to refresh it. You can also mix a tiny bit of dye into your conditioner and shake it up and use that regularly.


Edit:. I did love this system. I am oy on my 3rd use because I moved and haven't found it til just now. It cleaned like 20 eye brushes and when I started to use the bigger brushes, it was like the motor couldn't handle it. So I moved to medium brushes. It cleaned like 3 and now is dead. I can turn it on, the light comes on, but if doesn't spin. I can manually try to spin it, and it will try to spin, but just stops. I get that I've had it a while, but like I said, this is my 3rd time using it. I gave it a full charge, and it died on me. I will try another brand. Maybe that will work better.

I love this brush cleaner. First off, it's high quality. It doesn't feel cheap at all. As a matter of fact, it's better than I expected it to be. There are 3 speeds, the third is supposed to be 13,000 rotations per minute, its what it says in the manual. Idk if that's true, but it does go faster than expected. Also, I cleaned about 100 brushes before it started to slow down (the battery was dying). It doesn't hold every single brush, I think I had to hand wash 1 or 2 of my 150. So it holds most of them with no problem.
  I saw people using a second bowl to rinse their brushes, so I tried that, but I realized and could see that the rinse bowl didn't have any soap or makeup in it. There may have been a TINY amount of soap in it, but not enough to justify a clean and rinse of every brush. I guess if I didn't have like 150 to clean, I could do both, but some how when you pull the brush out of the water/soap, and it's spinning, the water and soap spin out, so the brush is actually clean and doesn't need a rinse.
  Also, I like that the device is rechargeable. I've heard so many stories, on YouTube in the comments, of people getting a device like this and it being run on batteries. They say you have to change them a lot. And you never know when they'll run out, so you have to keep extra batteries on hand. This charges up relatively quick, but it wasn't completely dead any time I recharged it, I just plugged it in when it started going a little bit slower than normal.
  Anyway, I love this and will keep my brushes cleaner than they've ever been because I can go from a dirty brush, open the cupboard, soap, water, device, clean and dry in under 2 mins. If everything is set up, I can go from dirty to clean and dry brush in about 30 to 45 seconds, depending on the thickness of the brush. An eye brush can be dirty and cleaned, ready to use in UNDER 30 seconds. It's amazing. Buy it! You won't regret it. I promise!


There is so much I want to say about my encounter with this seller it could take up too many pages. As you can see from the photo this Lace Front wig is nothing like depicted on the website and I purchased three. I was shocked by what I saw and immediately requested a return. I've worn wigs and extensions for over thirty years and provided them to clients who have undergone hair loss for various medical reasons. There was no way, I could see a way to style this for a client. I received an approval for my request to return. I stated the "poor craftsmanship and the fact that is was not as depicted on the website was an issue.  My problem began when I saw that the return label the seller gave me was to China. Making me the customer ,pay for "International" shipping. It's important to know that you will run into customs problems and may not be able to return problems purchased from oversees. The seller knew this thus, being able to keep my money. Keep in mind a seller should have a US postal address for returns. I am a long time Amazon customer and was informed of this years back. I felt that the seller may not have been happy with my reason for return but as you can see it was accurate. Be diligent and don't give up. I have gone back and forth with the seller to get my monies refunded. Finally I was able to work Amazon to obtain a US address for the seller. Again I was charged  for postage and I paid sending everything back in the original packaging. I documented everything and sent my package Priority Mail 3 day with return receipt. The seller was not easy to work with. They did not make an effort to look for my package when it did arrive and I had to constantly contact Amazon . I have to believe it was a bit of retaliation because of my opinion of their product. The bigger part of the issue is the extremely poor customer service. I was not ready to give away over three hundred dollars and it seemed that they didn't exactly want to return it. In my opinion I think Amazon should take a closer look at this seller and their products. I purchased a closure that was not real human hair and upon lightening it, it turned a horrible burgundy color. This is a tell tell sign that the hair is not authentic. It is some type of blend. If you don't plan on lightening or coloring this hair ,whether it is a wig, extensions or closure then your fine but if you do want to do these things be aware you will be disappointed. I felt it was important to write this review for the customers who give away their hard earned money and expect a quality product and good customer service. I feel there are more disappointed customers out there. I hope this serves as a confirmation for them. I really hope Amazon takes another look at this seller and their business practices. For their part Amazon customer service and claims department were absolutely wonderful and I really appreciate all of the folks that helped me resolve this issue. Customer service DOES matter to customers. Thank you!!


I have been using beard products for a while now, may it be growth formulas or simple oils, I must say that caring for my beard has really made it look much better than before. As far as beard shampoo goes, I never really knew about this. I would simply use ordinary hair shampoo or even soap to wash my beard every time that I’d shower, but since I stumbled upon this, I thought to give it a try. Now for starters, this bottle is actually of a pretty decent size. It will definitely last a while if used carefully. Now the shampoo itself does its job. I have used for about 2-3 days now, and I can’t say that I have any complaints. I would give it 5 stars but there are 1-2 issues that weren’t all too convincing for me.

The smell of the product is “Bold Forest”. Now I don’t really know what that really means, but the smell doesn’t really convince me tooooo much. Sure, it’s something I can get used to, but compared to the amazing smell I receive from my beard oils, I was surely expecting for this smell to match it too. But that’s not a major issue I suppose, as long as your beard is A-OK! Another thing that wasn’t quite convincing was that you have to kinda be careful while applying the shampoo on your palm. Although the hole is small, a lot might come out so you got to be steady  with that. Also, the shampoo isn’t the same as hair shampoo, it’s actually a bit gooey, which caught me by surprise, but then again, I didn’t really know what to expect when buying “beard shampoo”. Other than that, my beard these past few days has felt a bit softer and “fresher”, if I may. As far as dandruff and all goes, I’m sure that a beard shampoo is essential if you really want to grow your beard. I don’t have a huge beard myself, it’s actually a bit small. But everyone has to start somewhere, right? I use this product while showering (twice a day), and right after I shower, I towel-dry my beard and apply my beard oil (incase you were wondering). All in all, I definitely recommend this beard shampoo!

I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I have come to realize that there are many Amazon buyers that see reviews such as this one and hesitate because they assume that it is a fake review, or the reviewer is simply sucking up to the seller or whatnot. I partly agree, I have seen many reviews that are only 2-3 lines long without any substance in the review. However I honestly do my best to review a product legitimately without letting the price influence my decision, because I myself thoroughly depend on reviews. I am given the product at a discounted rate before buying it, so my review has no effect whatsoever on if I get the product or not, or even the condition of the product for that matter, so I make sure to be as honest as possible. If I like the product, good for me, good for you. If I don’t, I’ll make sure you know why.


This product is good while it lasts; it'll clean your teeth better than almost anything out there (unless you have tartar, then you'll need something with a bit more power) and stimulate your gums.  However, having autopsied this model, I am convinced that it was engineered to fail under typical conditions after a time, perhaps to motivate the purchase of a more expensive model, which will itself become useless when the irreplaceable batteries go out.

The first one I bought lasted a year, and even that long only after I learned that you have to plug the two holes in the back of the battery compartment to prevent the corrosion from taking place.  By the end, batteries were lasting one week tops, at 2x use per day.  I also learned that you have to hit it against hard objects when it won't turn on and sometimes then it'll go.  You also need to scrape off any rust from the battery contacts occasionally.

Knowing these quirks, I bought another one and immediately plugged up the holes in the back and put tape around the battery cap.  However, it has now lasted only a month.  There's no rust or corrosion to speak of, however, it just doesn't turn on anymore.

Today I autopsied the first sonicare to see why it had failed (the new one is still on warranty).  In taking it apart, it's clear that most of your money goes into buying a tank-like shell around the $1 worth of electronics.  This would be a good thing, if there were not two gaping holes in the battery cap that let water in anyway and the shoddy rubber seal.  After taking it apart, it's clear why the corrosion so quickly leads the failure.  They protect everything on the circuit-board from corrosion by putting glue over it, except the battery contacts, and the contacts and wires that lead to the solenoid coil (that makes the brush vibrate).  The contacts that lead to the solenoid and the battery contacts are also strategically located next to each other on the circuit board, so they can corrode together quickly using any moisture from the adjacent battery-terminal holes, while the non-essentials like the timer are located on the other side of the board and completely sealed off from the ambient air by glue.  This also explains why hitting it sometimes allows it to start; you're shaking some of the corrosion loose.

The switch is also of questionable design, being nothing more than a paper-thin piece of plastic with some kind ring on it that's slightly more conductive than the plastic.

If the replacement that I get out of the warranty fails, I think I'll try a cybersonic or an oral-b; hopefully their teams of engineers weren't paid to make something less reliable than a politician.

Why can't they make a sonic toothbrush with no batteries, that plugs into the wall, and lasts a lifetime?  Or just quit making these to fail so readily?


I received this Norelco as a gift when it first came on the market.  It replaced my older Norelco, which was the 2nd Norelco I owned, so this makes #3.  (#2 was great and nothing wrong with it - it just seemed nice to upgrade to the latest and greatest.) With a very cool design, nice grip and feel, and nice plastic travel case, I really wanted to like it.  Frankly I was pretty convinced by the marketing, which claims that it's the closest shave ever, etc etc.  Over several months, as my frustrations grew, I finally realized something:  I was being duped by marketing and that I was in reality getting a terrible shave.

The fact of the matter is that this razor is lousy.  It does three things very poorly.  First, it doesn't shave closely OR quickly.  No matter whether I press lightly or strongly, go in circles or in straight lines, it just won't cut that close.  And to get it to get as close as I can get, it takes WAY longer than my older Norelco, needing MANY more passes.  Second, it barely traps clippings.  The reason does not appear to be the small clippings chamber; the reason appears to be the design of the new heads.  Third, this thing doesn't cut longer hair; that is, it won't shave more than a 1-day old shave.  If I skip shaving on the weekend and get to it on Monday, this razor won't do the job.  What's frustrating is that it'll cut maybe 80% of the hair, but then somehow the heads won't pick up the remaining hairs, leaving some long hair (amid shaved patches) that I have to get with a blade.  What's the point of owning an electric if I need a blade to follow it up?

I know that an electric will never cut as close as a regular blade.  My older Norelco was close, but not quite.  What's severely disappointing is that this razor was a HUGE step backward for Norelco - it's a more expensive, flashier looking gadget that succeeds in looks/packaging and fails in its main mission: to shave.  Further, Norelco should really be ashamed to be making such astonishing marketing claims for a product that is so clearly defective in design and such a step backward in product evolution (devolution).

Do yourself a favor: ignore the fancy Norelco marketing and the glitzy packaging, and look at the negative reviews on here.  LOTS of the reviews are by people who have experience with electric razors and have similar sentiments to mine.  It's easy to believe the negative reviews because they're not just criticisms of obscure details of this razor; rather, they're criticisms of the ability of this razor to do its main job.

Buy an older Norelco or buy blades - don't buy this thing.


Quite a while back my Remington Microscreen needed the screen replaced, and for a few dollars more than the cost of the screen I bought Norelco's bottom-end cordless.  It was under-powered, seemed like it was always at the end of the 30-minute shave time, and didn't cut well at all.  All of the people I know who use a Norelco love them, and said that in Summer you won't get the razor burn on your neck you get with a screen razor, so I bought the 8894XL.
The shave is good, and when set to the softest setting the heads easily hug your face.  (A firmer setting caused some razor burn, noticeable in hot weather only.)  It's amazingly quite and powerful, shaves quickly, and cleans up easily.  It doesn't shave as close as the Microscreen, nor as well my dad's corded Norelco of 15 years, which he almost never changes blades on.  I have naturally wavy and very thick hair, which it misses occasionally, but is nothing to complain about.  A quick shave only takes 3 minutes; a detailed shave takes 7.  It takes some time to trim around high sideburns accurately and the area under the nose, and is useless for trimming extra eyebrow hair, all of which the screen razor does well.
As far as features go, they're great.  It really does charge in an hour and last 100 minutes.  I let mine go past the 0 minutes left warning the first few charges until the motor slowed regularly while shaving and then recharged it.  (It automatically turns off when the motor can't stay close to normal speed.--recharge before this.)  It lasts about 170 minutes, and the readout gets closer to the actual run time each charge cycle.  Once you set the firmness to what you want it doesn't need to be adjusted again.  The pop-up trimmer could be better, and is kind of like a plastic knife that's hard to cut yourself or anything else with, and doesn't bog the motor.  The clear LED cover scratches amazingly easily, so you'll want to keep the razor in the thin bag when not in use.  The cleaning indicator is accurate, and rinsing under hot water, blowing the water out of the inside, and drying the outside with a towel is quick and easy.  Just keep the trimmer extended until the razor air-dries completely.  I haven't heard any complaints about the battery other than online, so it may be the problem is fixed in the newer razors.
In summary, it's a fun razor that won't wake the family early mornings while giving you a quick shave.  There's no razor burn when the firmness is set correctly, but it also won't shave as close as a blade or screen razor.  There's no guessing on how long the battery will last, which is at least 100 minutes.


Amazing.

Pros:
It works. By this, I mean that it gets a lot of whiteheads out. Basically, you wash your nose. Pat it dry. Put on step 1. Wait 10 minutes. Take it off. Get disgusted at the whiteheads literally oozing out of your pores in little puddles of white. Scrape it off with an extractor. Be even more disgusted as the extractor forces out even more whiteheads and blackheads (You may have to work at it a little, but don't overdo it!). Follow the rest of the instructions.

Does it actually improve the appearance of my nose? Actually...yes. It's not magical. I still have large pores. There's just been a comparably noticeable change after four uses. (I still have six more to go!)

There's a generous amount of product. Every sheet is soaked in product, and I actually pour a little bit of the extra onto my nose strip whenever I think it's getting dry.

The product for Step 3 smells like roses and feels great. It really soothes your nose.

The instructions are in English on the Step 2 (blue) packets. Be sure to read everything. One step in the instructions is poorly worded.

The packaging is very easy on the eyes. Easy to open. Feels like quality. The English isn't perfect, but only a grammar nazi would catch the mistakes.

Cons:

The third time I used it, it peeled my skin. Yeah, scary. It didn't happen in the moment of using it (thank goodness!). I noticed my nose peeling the next morning while applying foundation. Now, this could be due to a number of things: I went too ham on it with the extractor; I tried a separate, new pore serum that my skin wasn't used to; or I just left the Skinmiso strips on for too long (should've followed instructions!).

The fourth time I used it, it made my nose breakout just a little. I had a couple of red dots form as well as a small, red bump that wanted to be acne but couldn't really pull it off. Again, this may be due to the fact that I pressed a little too hard with my extractor.

It stings just a little. Both Step 1 and Step 2 can be a little too tingling. It's bearable for me, but it'll vary based on pain tolerance and how much you worked at the extraction during Step 1.

Overall, really great product. I'd buy it again.

Edit: I've finished all 10 sets and bought another round. I haven't had any other skin problems with these strips. Please take a look at the befores and afters. Be warned: I've got some super pores!

Disclaimer: The "After" pic is right after the final step of my last package. Basically, it looks super good. It doesn't stay this way! My pores opened up again, but there was still enough of an improvement.


I dont really know where to begin...Hmmm. I have been using this for about half a month now and am not disappointed. I originally wanted this product mainly for my legs because no matter what expensive razor I bought (Venus Embrace) or what expensive shaving cream I got at the store my legs would always have some red bumps and skin that looked like it had been nicked a lot. It was starting to piss me off because I moisturize my legs all the timmmmme. Then I saw this and, after much mental debate, ordered it.

Now let's see...how to describe the cream and my experience with it. When I first used it I was not blown away or anything. It really is just like hair conditioner only a bit more moisturizing and when rubbed in the hands enough it will become a kind of whitish color that goes on better. I used it alone that first time and it worked well enough. I decided though that it needed some help. I recommend this to everyone: add IT to your regular shaving cream. I just can't get over not having foam. I like to squirt some of my SkinTimate shaving cream into my hand then add about 3 pumps of Coochy to it and mix it together to create this thick foamy concoction that goes on my legs and gives me something to look at because Coochy by itself goes on clear. I need guidelines okay? I want to see where I have shaved and where I need to shave next. This improved the product in my opinion. With Coochy in the mix AND my regular shaving cream my legs are feeling pretty damn good. So are my underarms. OH! I like to rub some Coochy on my underarms(and legs) right at the beginning of my showers because once the shower is over and it's time to shave the follicles are very soft and hah...are struck down by my blade easily.

On a side note..kind of. I do use this on MY coochy. Only I have yet to shave with it so far since it really could be a hassle. I have very coarse hair down there and to me Coochy is hair conditioner for your pubes. I'm serious! Like I said before: apply at the beginning of the shower. I do this every time now and it leaves my hair much softer. I may shave with it one day but I am skeptical about whether it really could stop ingrown hairs or itchies for such rough terrain. Waxing would probably be the better solution for that.

I almost forgot about the After-shave Protection Mist stuff. It's interesting. Smells like aloe...smells like medicine actually. I use it but can't really tell if it is doing anything for me. I like to think it does. I spray it on my legs, underarms(at night,after shave, NO deodorant), and other places. It has a cooling sensation. It probably is helping some but I have been to focused on what the shaving cream does for me. I will pay closer attention to it and repost in a bit to tell you if it really does do anything.


If you like the high-flying Shaolin style of Kung Fu flick, this film's for you. You'll marvel at Woo-ping Yuen's directorial sensitivity in extracting the nuance's of the genre in both the fight scenes and the plot. And of course, Woo-ping Yuen's martial arts choreography can't be beat. There are some truly beautifully scenes, focusing on things like classic brushwork and a Cantonese stir fry. The characters manage to express themselves through their faces and gestures, which makes up for what came through the translation as rather cartoonish dialog. True to the genre, the background scenes provide just enough motivation to make you cheer for the good guy in the fight scenes -- no more, no less.
Plotwise, you get the masked good guy defending the peasants against a foolish and corrupt local court, a Northern outsider who blows into town and proves to be a Kung-Fu butt-kicker, a child of said kicker of butts who's being schooled in the Shaolin arts himself and provides a strong focus for everyone's affections (and though it's not apparent in the movie, apparently becomes a legend in his own right), the Florence-Nightingale-like love interest -- who mixes it up with the boys and holds her own, a few fistfuls of corrupt Shaolin monks, an ugly virgin who is both the butt of jokes and kicks some serious butt herself, a sprinkling of nasty imperial guards and a buffoon-like local constable who shows his heart and goodness in the end.
The main departure from the genre is that there is no bad guy focus other than a corrupt system of imperial government.  The embodiment of that government only makes himself known as the flesh and blood bad guy in the final third of the movie. His menace seems to lie mostly in his beard and nasty looks, but he turns out to have a few tricks up his sleeve (pun intended, but you've got to see the film). And in what may be a first, it takes two good guys to take out this bad guy. They accomplish this in one of the more spectacular fight scenes ever filmed -- all on poles reminiscent of a pier that's lost its boardwalk.
The fight scenes seem to emphasize balance and mystical stance names over pure force. The women hold their own, and each warrior stops to comment on the skills of the other, with nods to their techiques, along the lines of "ah, the peasant sweeping the street", "ooh, he controls the angry chambermaid", "wu goes to market", and so forth. The boy's litany of positions during one scene is almost magical. Poison, fire, pole-arms, tricks, darts, traps, nets, and every other martial arts accoutrement gets its time in the sun, the moonlight, or candlelight.
In the end, if you liked Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, you'll like this.


Ok I bought this as a stocking stuffer for my 17 yr old niece who is into makeup, just as I am...I thought this would be more her style. Well for starters, it is TINY...all of the products inside are OLD...when I say old..i mean from 1998 and it says so. It IS called the Decade of Glmaour but I didnt honestly think they would have 10 yr old makeup.As i open this little magnetic box...the front looks like a womans closet ( I have added my own personal photos for you to see) The small left side had 4 small sample lipstick samples and 2 WERE FROSTED, YUCK. Here are the titles. 1. Gossip Gloss Sabotage 2003 (frosty pink). 2. Gossip Gloss Tattle Tale fall 2000. 3. Lipstick  You're No Lady Fall 1999(brown) 4. Lipstick "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia", fall 1998...80s pink.
The far right side has 1.Beauty Balm Girly Grapefruit, summer 2004. 2. Bauble gloss ring pop 2000(no ring pop, just an image and a tiny speck of the same brown frosty gloss on the left side...) 3.Glamour Gloss Love Bites spring 2006, another frosty pinkish brown gloss. and lastly 4. Juicy Jewels, Vanilla Ice summer 2003...2 shades of peach. frosty peach and peachy brown.
Now...when you open the middle. here is what you get...
6 eyeshadows that I doubt anyone would wear...
1. Astro Turf spring 1998 (yes it is grass green eyeshadow)
2. Zsa Zsa Fall 1998 (yes its neon pink sparkle eyeshadow)
3. Label Whore spring 2004, an iridescent grey, the only one thats wearable.
4.Pixie dust spring 1998 a gold frosty shiny shadow.
5. ohh & ahh Fall 1998, silver eyeshadow.
6.Lovey Dovey fall 2001..a bronze, brown glittery shadow.

Next a split circle of "Sun Bunny Bronzer Spring 2003) also glittery
next- split blush square in  "ohh La Rouge Blush pink provacateur fall 2007.

-Now we have the Lip Injection crystal fall 2004, very small tube.
-then we have the "Exclusive Bronzer" spring 2008.
Then we have a teeny tiny what looks to be eyeliner but its labeled "Lava Gloss" spring 2003 and its black...so I dunno. and
Lastly we have Lash Injection mascara spring 2007.

I would personally suggest if you like Too Faced makeup, you buy what you like individually instead of a gift set. If you didnt notice....most of the entire package came from the 1998 collection, so perhaps they are trying to get rid of their old stock. Truely, most of these shades are unwearable and for $40.00 I cannot believe i paid this at Sephora...please look at my personal pics and you can see for yourself. I was very disappointed.


I paid a discounted price for this product in order to review it on Amazon. I'm being very honest in my review, and I tend to be very critical about products. Here is what I thought about it:

I really liked this bag. The first thing I noticed that was different from other cosmetic bags was it's size and shape-I liked it! Usually cosmetic bags are long and awkward but I loved the little compact square simple shape of this one. I feel like with the longer ones all your stuff gets mixed together and ends up a mess so this seemed like the perfect size. It fit a surprisingly lot of cosmetics in there. I actually thought there were a lot of seemingly minor but really nice features on this little bag. Here are some of the features that, while small, felt like they really made a difference:

1) I LOVE the little mesh on the each side of the bag. Instead of being one massive empty container, the mesh helped me separate some products from others. For example, I have a little tub of cream that always gets lost in my regular cosmetic bag. I'm sure you have all been through it--where you are digging and digging just to find something small sunken down at the bottom of your bag. Here, I simply stuck it on the side and could easily grab it. Same with thin pencil liners--they are impossible to find in other bags but here I stuck mine in the mesh and presto! I could grab them easily. I also kept a pack of mini tissues in the mesh so that they wouldn't touch my make up which on occasion will leak.

2) I love that the zipper had a large tag-like thing at the end so you could easily grab it. My other bags end up getting weighed down by make-up and then it's hard to get a good grip on the dinky little zippers that other bags include. Plus, this one seems like it is not going to fall off easily.

3) The zipper seems very solid and smooth. I hate when bags are nice and then the zipper is cheap. Not so here.

4) The size is awesome and perfect for me--as I mentioned above. I love the cute boxy shape.

5) The logo (and zipper hold, mentioned above) seem solidly sewn in, not cheaply and loosely attached like other bags I have bought.

The only thing that I feel could have been an improvement are: I would have loved for the strap to be a velcro strap so it could hook onto other bags or items easily. And I'm not in love with the colors of the logo. But neither of these are a big deal and by far, the functionality of the bag outweighed these desired improvements.

I think if you are looking for a simple, functional cosmetic bag that holds a decent amount of stuff, this will be fine for you! I hope my description is helpful! I thought this product was really cute.

I posted some pictures below to give you a sense of the size and about how much can fit in the bag (I could fit more cosmetics but I wanted you to see the cool mesh on the sides so I didn't pack it to the gills. I also included a picture of the zipper.
Thanks for reading! (:


[[VIDEOID:e235a3ef0db316aaa56fa4623a33aa2e]] This shampoo and conditioner set are awesome! Sulfate free isn't exactly a new concept in the market. I've done my fair share of research online and talking to stylists when it comes to shampoo and conditioner that's good for my hair. I have thick, frizzy, and uncooperative hair. I've had it colored which damages it as well. Sulfate can strip your hair of it's natural oils, leaving it vulnerable and damaged. Sulfate is what causes that lather in shampoos, and probably why we tend to go through more conditioner than shampoo because it lathers up more so you feel like you need less to cover your hair. But it's not really good for your hair. Imagine using concentrated dish soap on your hair. Probably not going to leave your hair pretty healthy huh? That's kind of the concept here.

So, this shampoo and conditioner is sulfate free. It won't lather, and the viscosity is a little bit thinner than what you're probably used to. But this has some amazing ingredients in it. For example, rose water is a great tonic. It balances your Ph levels, and will help the cuticle close. I use it on my face for this purpose. Even though this has argan oil and coconut oil in it, it isn't "oily." My hair just felt sleek afterwards and styled very well. It felt clean but not stripped. And argan oil has been pretty popular as well for the amazing benefits it provides. It really makes a difference in the health of your hair. I am also a HUGE fan of coconut oil. I have a gigantic tub in my house and I use it around the house for many things, such as a moisturizer for my skin, etc, although this post isn't about coconut oil in itself.

This doesn't really have a strong fragrance to it. In fact, it's fragrance free. It has a little bit of a scent from the natural ingredients, but I didn't find it to smell bad, but it certainly didn't smell super fruity and yummy either like a lot of shampoos and conditioners out there. Not that that's a bad thing. Overall, that's pretty good. If you add a natural ingredient that is beneficial to your hair and makes it smell amazing then great, but overall, in the end, I just want hair that is healthy and manageable. If the smell bothers you that much you can certainly add  some essential oils to it, like lavender perhaps to make for a relaxing bath or shower before bed. Lavender has some good moisturizing properties and would be good for your hair.

So, in conclusion, I found the ingredients to be of high quality and was very happy with the results after using the shampoo and conditioner. I'd definitely recommend this if you are looking for something that is good for your hair, and that will make it look and feel healthier. I did receive a heavy discount on this shampoo and conditioner set for testing and review purposes, but I'm under no obligation to leave a good review. I'm stating my honest opinion after using it.


The latest craze in hair removal is IPL: Intense Pulsed Light. Owing to improved light technology, hand held devices that can provide the requisite intensity light to perform IPL at home and at an affordable price are now available.

I've tried a number of these IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) devices for hair removal. Compared to the others I've tried, this one is bargain-priced, and seems to offer similar functionality. About the only thing you give up is a LCD counter of the number of flashes. Since this thing is rated to half a million flashes--more than enough for pretty much anyone's lifetime--an LCD counter of the number you've used is pretty pointless.

Operation is pretty trivial: You plug in the power supply, (the hair removal tool is NOT battery operated; you must have it plugged in), you choose the power level (five settings, chosen by rapidly pushing the power button)) and then you aim it at a body area with hair you'd like to remove. It is recommended that your body is freshly cleaned and that the hair be shaved before starting. You can choose either on-demand flashing (via the button on the side) or else continuous flashing when skin contacted is detected. Switching between the modes is accoplished by a long press of the button on the side.

The light is extremely powerful and could damage your eyes with continued direct exposure. Therefore, you should never look directly into the light and a cheap pair of folding protective eyeglasses are included in the box.

The light is triggered by a touch-sensitive metal area in the front of the device. Using very slow-motion photography, I was able to capture a snapshot of the light (see photos). But the light duration is extremely short.

You run the tool over the area where you want to remove hair, and make sure you exposure all the hair follicles in that region. You will not see any immediate results. The light signals your hair to stop growing, but it requires multiple treatments over several weeks before you will be expected to see results. Eventually, you should find a substantial reduction in the hair in the treated areas.

In the box, you get the tool, a power adapter, a cheap pair of sunglasses, and an inexpensive disposable shaver.

This device only offers one mode: Hair removal. Other IPL devices offer other modes (skin rejuvenation and acne treatment). Whether that's a loss depends on whether you believe those other modes really work anyhow. The jury is out.

One thing you don't get with this tool is any attachments that can make it easier to address certain body areas. Some IPL removal tools include these. The actual value of such tools is subject to debate and the fundamental functionality (which is a flash of high-intensity light) does not change.

On the whole, this device promises acceptable IPL hair removal at a bargain price. Compared to other devices that promise the same functionality, it costs as much as 80% less (at time of writing). Assuming it works equally well, it represents major value.

Pros:

** Hair removal IPL, simple to use
** Extremely inexpensive relative to the competition

Cons:
** No digital counter of the number of uses on LCD
** Mediocre aesthetics
** The wall plug is wide and the plug direction is such that it will take up multiple spaces on some extension arrays

Note that the model of this device is Ai05. This model (and others from the same manufacturer) are available from multiple brands on Amazon, so you may want to shop around.


Color - “Stone”

I don’t like matte lip products. Usually, they’re way too drying. I don’t mind semi matte lip products that aren’t too dry. But, for the most part, matte lip products just feel too drying on my lips. I was a little confused by the product page for this. The title said it was a “lip liner and lipstick set,” but also said it was a “matte lip gloss” and “liquid lipstick.” I’m not sure how it could be matte and a gloss at the same time. It’s one or the other? So, I looked at the description, whcih said it was a “high pigment lip gloss and lip liner.” It talked about not being sticky, which to me definitely implied a gloss. I’ve never heard a matte liquid lip being described as sticky or non sticky. So, I decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, it’s NOT a lip gloss.

This is a matte liquid lip (NOT a gloss) and a lip liner.

The lip liner is great. It’s pigmented, creamy and smooth. It glides onto the lips easily. It’s easy to get it where you want it. It lasts well on the lips. It doesn’t feel too dry after applying it, but I did top it with a gloss.

The liquid lip on the other hand is horrible! It is waaaaaay too drying! It is NOT a gloss at all! When applying it, it has a grainy, rough feel. Once it drys down, it’s like it sucks every bit of moisture out of your lips. I even tried putting a really moisturizing lip balm on before this and it still seemed to suck out all the moisture leaving cakey, dry looking and feeling lips. It shows every single line, even lines you didn’t even know you had in your lips. It’s crazy! It’s not sticky like it claims, though I don’t know why it would be since it dries down completely matte. I don’t know how well it lasted because I couldn’t stand it on my lips for longer than about 10 minutes and had to take it off. It came off really easy though, so I don’t see it lasting too long.

I really hate when product pages are so wrong. This one gave mixed info, not making it clear what it was. I don’t like that at all. It’s like they were trying to make it so people who liked lip glosses would be interested in it, but also make it so people who liked matte lips would be interested in it. You can’t have it both ways. Just describe the product for what it is and let people decide if it’s something for them. Trying to sell it as both is ridiculous!

The color “Stone” is pretty. It’s similar to my actual lip color, which is what I prefer.

Overall, this isn’t for me. I really liked the lip liner and for the price it isn’t bad just for a lip liner. But, I HATED the matte liquid lip. If you’re someone that likes extremely matte liquid lips, you might like this. But, I honestly don’t know about that. This is the MOST drying matte liquid lip I have ever tried! I give it 2 stars for the lip liner being good and the nice color, but I took off 3 for the horrible description on the product page and the horrible liquid lip.


This comes in an outer product box. It’s made in the UK. It is talc free, cruelty free, and vegan.

This has a very simple ingredient list - Corn starch modified, distarch phosphate, silica. I liked that.

It comes in simple packaging - It says it is sustainable packaging. It is an amber colored glass bottom (at least it seems like glass). It is thick, so seems durable. The top seems like tin. Mine was dented when I got it. Not sure how but it just came that way. The top twists off. Inside there is a plastic piece with 4 holes in it. There’s a sticker covering the holes that you remove. I like that it only has 4 holes. Loose powders can be so messy and I store mine in a drawer, but sometimes they get knocked over in the drawer and the powder goes into the cap and when I remove the cap I have to be careful not to get it everywhere. Because of that, I’ll usually only uncover like 3 of the holes on a loose powder. It means less powder getting out into the cap if it tips over. But, with this only having 4 holes I didn’t feel the need to do that.

The powder is finely milled. It feels silky and smooth. It is white. It goes on mostly transparent. I’m really pale and was surprised that this made me look a little paler when I first applied it. I ended up going over where I applied the powder with a clean brush to get any excess off and that removed the pale look. So, the next time I used it, I used a damp sponge. I picked some up on the sponge, dabbed it off on the back of my hand to spread out the powder and get off excess, and then pressed it into my skin. That worked much better. It left my makeup set and smooth, without looking pale at all. It doesn’t feel or look dry or cakey. It gives a nice smooth, matte finish to the skin, but not too matte. I have normal to dry skin, more on the dry side with some extremely dry areas. So, I only powder where I have to. This doesn’t make my dry areas look or feel any drier and doesn’t accentuate them either.

Overall, I really like this powder. It keeps my makeup looking nice all day. I don’t have breakthrough sweat or oils coming through it. I work 12 hour shifts and I’m on my feet running around for a lot of that time, so I often sweat. A lot of powders I’ll end up sweating through and needing to touch up throughout the day. I didn’t feel the need to do that with this. I really like it a lot. When I first saw how pale it made me after applying it the first time, I thought I was going to end up hating this. But, I’m glad I dusted off the excess and tried a different way of applying it the next time. Both ways work, but the damp sponge definitely is the best way I found for me. If you’re looking for a really nice powder, I’d recommend this!


I’ve forever been a fan of the Real Techniques sponges. They’re soft, they work great, they clean well, they last pretty well, and they didn’t soak up too much of my foundation. So, they were a win for me. I’ve tried many other sponges, but never found ones I loved as much or more than my Real Techniques sponges…UNTIL NOW!

Initially what caught my eye with this sponge was the shape. I loved it had a thin, pointed tip I could use for concealer and areas like around my nose. I loved the 2 angled sides so I can apply cream blush or bronzer or for when I want to apply powder. The sides would work great to apply my foundation. I was hoping the shape would work as well as it seemed like it would, and it did! I was a little worried about the size. Usually, I like to use those little mini sponges for under my eyes. I just never found a sponge, even with a pointy tip, that gets under my eyes to blend my concealer as well as the mini sponges do. So, I was hoping this would still work as a great all around sponge, and, like I said, it did!

The sponge is AMAZING! It’s so soft, but dense so it doesn’t seem to absorb hardly any product. That makes it so easy to clean! I’m the kind of person that hates when my sponges have product stains on them. After I use them, I clean them and keep working at it until all the product is out of it and it looks new again. This can be hard on my sponges and cause them to tear after a few washes. My Real Techniques sponges held up well during my washings, but still would start tearing after about a month of regular washes. I LOVE that this sponge is dense enough that it doesn’t absorb hardly any product, so it’s easy to clean and I don’t have to scrub it for a while, but it’s still so soft and bouncy!

It does get bigger when it’s wet, and it’s already a good size when dry. But, the point on it is thin enough that it gets under my eyes to blend my concealer the way I like it! I don’t have to switch to a mini sponge to do my concealer! I love that!

The sides work great to apply my foundation. It blends it so easily and it looks so smooth and beautiful!

The angled edges work great to apply cream blush/bronzer/contour. It blends them out great and doesn’t lift product underneath it!

It works great to apply powder too!

This is such a great sponge that does everything I need it to and I don’t need to switch to different sponges to do different things! This one sponge has enough different shapes that it does everything I need! I definitely recommend it!


You get everything you need in this kit!

There’s 8 tubes of poly gel. They each are individually sealed in plastic wrapping. They state that the colors you get are - “White,” “transparent,” “apricot,” “orange,” “gray,” “transparent pink,” “pink,” and “sequined glitter.” These are basically the colors you get, but I would describe a couple of the colors differently. To me, there is a peach and a peachy pink color. I’m not sure which one they’re calling apricot and which one they’re calling orange. It really doesn’t matter. What they call “gray” I would call more of a brown nude color. They also call one a transparent pink and one a pink. Again, not sure which one they refer to as which, but that doesn’t matter. I would call one a kind of purplish-pink (like a lilac pink mix) and the other a pink.

There’s a bottle of slip solution. I like that one is included. A lot of kits like these don’t include a slip solution. But, I also use isopropyl alcohol as a slip solution, so it’s not a big deal to me when one isn’t included.

You get a dual sided tool - brush on one end, spatula on the other. You also get a pair of tweezers and a nail file.

There’s 2 bottles of top coat and a bottle of base coat.

You get nail forms assorted in sizes. They are separated in a plastic packaging that has a clear plastic cover. It’s just thin packaging. I would have liked them to be in something sturdier, but it works.

You get some nail art items - a little circular plastic piece that has sections divided with small different colored rhinestones in them, 5 different rolls of stripping tape, and 6 small jars of different glitters.

Finally, you get a mini UV/LED nail lamp that comes with a USB cable. Mini lamps are never very powerful. For gel polish? I find that they get the job done but I usually have to do it a couple times. Even if my polish says cure for 30 seconds with an LED lamp and 30 seconds is usually long enough with my regular UV/LED lamp, with mini lamps like this I’ll usually have to hit again for another 30 seconds. If I do VERY thin layers and hold the lamp as close to my nails as possible, I can usually get away with doing one 30 second cycle. But, for poly gels these mini lamps aren’t the greatest. They take a while to cure it. Again, it will get the job done, but you’ll need to be patient. Personally, I’ll usually just use my regular full sized lamp. But, anyone who is new to using nail products that require curing with an LED/UV lamp and doesn’t own a regular full sized one, this would get the job done.

Overall, I think this is a great set. It has everything you need including a lamp and a slip solution. There’s a good assortment of colors. The poly gels work well. I think this would work great for anyone who loves doing poly gels or for someone just starting off!