I waited to write a review on this product because, at first, I was not sure about it.  The product is well packaged and easy to use.  I am 54 years old and after the first night I used it, I woke up the next morning and my face was red and a bit swollen.  At first I thought maybe I was having an allergic reaction.  I noticed after one use my skin was much smoother, as if the top layer of dead skin came off.  I gave my face a few days of a break, as this product seems to be a strong one, and reluctantly tried it again.  I did not have the same reaction with the redness and swelling.  So I kept using this product, but as it is a strong one, I use it only 2-3 times a week.  After about a couple of weeks using it, I discovered all kinds of undesirable things coming out of the pores of my skin, I developed little pussy sores and pimples, but the pimples were not like the regular pimple, these were deep and what came out was really think and sometimes hard.  Instead of having what I thought was an allergic reaction, I think this product was pulling impurities out of my skin and detoxing it.  I also had a couple of small, sebaceous cysts on my forehead and after about a month of using this product, they were gone!  I was told by a plastic surgeon the only way to get rid of them was surgery but I didn't want the scar on my forehead so never had anything done about them, I had them for years.  To this day, the cysts are gone.  My skin no longer reacts as if impurities are being pulled out.  There is still a small amount of burning on the nights I use this product but if I follow it up with argon oil or rose hip oil, the burning goes away.  I've noticed my skin is a firmer, smoother in texture, very soft, and the skin tone is more even.  Although I got amazing results, this product may be overpriced considering it is only ascorbic acid.  Maybe the products in the activator justifies the price but as I'm not an expert on ingredients, I'm not sure.


I held off reviewing the Plum Smooth Sweet Plum soft wax for a few months till I got used to it and I have to say I DON'T LIKE it one bit and won't buy it again.

I went to school for Aesthetics and I've been waxing myself and friends for at least 3 yrs now, this is the second wax I have bought and didn't like, sadly this is much more $$ then the other.  I thought since it was a bit more $$ that it would be good, yeah not so.  I've waxed my underarms a few times with this wax and each time I end up with painful underarms that are RED and painful, and it takes at least 3 days for this to go away, again I've waxed with a few other waxes and only a soy wax did I have an adverse reaction to.

The first time I used this wax I didn't have good results with it taking all the hair off, so I went over the area a second time with the wax, I realize you shouldn't go over the area a second time with wax but it wasn't catching the hair, I thought well that's why this happened, but I made sure NOT to do that again, but same thing happened and I did it again (hard to just toss wax that's $$) this time and it happened again, I did NOT reapply after the first application, but I used what was on the wax strip to try and pick up the left on the skin hair, I've done this with other waxes and NEVER has it left my under arms this way - that is non except a soy wax which I'll never touch again either.

If you don't mind the price, the try it maybe you'll have a different reaction/results then me, but I found this not the greatest at taking hold of the hair (underarms, legs, back and bikini area) - I tried on high heat and low heat and each time I didn't have good results using this wax, OH and I did one other's under arms and yeah, she had a similar reaction to the wax as I.  I would say use with caution, everyone reacts differently, but if I don't like how it works on me then I won't use it on anyone else.... Still on the hunt for a wax I love...


This review is EXCLUSIVELY for Mitra’s (as I can only attest to her quality and customer service). Yes, you may have seen similar net sponges but not all sponges are created equal. Some can be flimsy, not long enough, bleeding dye, too harsh etc but this PARTICULAR net sponge, honey, let me tell you is BOMB! Quality is amazing— it feels durable and sturdy. It’s also very long like “you-can-double-fold-it-and-STILL-get-your-entire-back” long. It dries super quick AND your soap suds up extremely well. It’s net, so it isn’t absorbing your EXPENSIVE, luxurious soap like washclothes (like are you tryina get clean or you tryina get me clean?) but selflessly gives you ALL the soap you lather in it. I ordered the hot pink color and boy it’s a pretty HOT PINK just like the photos (so I’m guessing like this one— they’re true to color). Lastly, if you are questioning if you should ditch the loofa (do people still use those?) or washcloth the answer is yes! I have slight bacne and eczema so exfoliating daily has not only smoothed out my skin, helped with my eczema, but also got me squeaky clean and I leave the shower feeling SOFT. Added bonus it helps with shaving and ingrown hairs. I’m telling you this combined with some mango butter and I look like a glass of eggnog (I’m tan). I’m actually going to be more for when I’m not home— I don’t know how I lived without this. I’m questioning if I ever was clean before this moment. Lastly, CUSTOMER SERVICE WISE, Mitra’s Bath and Body is BOMB (there’s a reason they have 5 ⭐s). The shipping was fast. The customer service is nice and friendly. AND they even give you a cute “Thank You” note (*tears* it feels good to be appreciated 😢). Be kind to your skin (and at under $10 it’s kind to your budget) and BUY THIS ALREADY! 😍


I have been using a Norelco T370 trimmer for several months.  I bought it for the mini-shaver initially, decided to grow a beard, then trimmed the beard with the beard trimmer attachment.  It did a great job of shaping and trimming, but left a mess of clippings in the sink.  After reading a million reviews, I decided to try the T980 for it's vacuum feature.

The T980 is great!  It does a perfect job of trimming my beard evenly (setting at 7, ultimate beard length to be a 9).  The best part is that about 90% of the clippings go into the vacuum receptical with only about 10% being lost.  I have not come across any of the negatives (adjustment slips, tugs hairs and on and on) mentioned in other reviews.  Unlike my T370, this trimmer lets you know when it's fully charged or about to go dead, and even if it does die in the middle of a session from a dead battery, plugging it in finishes the job.  Most other trimmers only work when charged, not on house current.

I can't think of anything this trimmer could do better.  In my estimation it's looks, design and operation are flawless.  The clipper works well on my beard's 'neckline' and the mini-trimmer keeps the bottom of my mustache trimmed perfectly.  I really think the T370 does as good a job trimming as this one does, but will not run with a dead battery when plugged in, and does make a mess with beard clippings all over the place.  For those two reasons alone, this trimmer is a BEST BUY!

I am not putting the T370's abilities down in any way.  For the price it can't be beat.  It trims well and the mini-shaver is still the best way to shave the short hairs on my cheeks above my beard on a daily basis.  I use it daily along with the T980 and will continue to.  They both have their place.  If you don't mind the beard trimmings everywhere, you will be happy with the T370, however if you are serious about perfect beard grooming (and I DO mean PERFECT), with none of the mess, both tools are a must.


I am a huge advocate of anti-aging products. I also love getting gel nail polish for hands and regular polish that matches on my feet. I do this at home with a UV light I bought on Amazon.com that can fit two hands or feet at a time. (I saved a lot of money doing gel at home and learned to do this by observation at a nail shop and also with Youtube, my favorite place for things like this, crafts, cooking tutorials, etc.)

It struck me that I am exposing my hands to UV rays with the UV light. This is going to add freckles and age spots sometime later in life due to the UV exposure. Your hands, neck, face, and décolletage areas are the places that show age the most. Check out matured women if you don't believe me.

I put sunscreen on those areas, even the back of my hands, but I tend to wash my hands for random things when doing things around the house = need to reapply. I thought that there has to be something out there for hand protection with UV lights since nail shops are so popular. I use Amazon a lot to avoid stores (Amazon usually has the best price anyhow) and found the OC Nails UV Shield Glove. I chose classic white.

I love them! They fit great. I think it's one size fit all. I have long, tapering fingers and was concerned how far up it would cover each digit. It turned out to be a non-issue. I am posting a few pictures. I have a ring with a raised stone one one finger that is sitting there comfortably under the glove. I also need to re-do my gel polish. Just keeping it real here. It's that kind of week. That's why I had the gloves out. Then I thought I should post something about them since they are working out so well!

I also use a great pair of toe separator socks for pedicures to protect my feet. You can see the review I did on them if you are interested in them under my profile.

Hope this review and the pictures help you!


For more than a few years I had been using the [[ASIN:B00008DQJQ Factory Reconditioned Braun 7526 Syncro Smart Logic Shaver]] I purchased on Amazon. Prior to the Syncro, I had used a [[ASIN:B000GCQF4M Gillette Sensor Excel Razor For Men - 1 ea]]. Clearly, the Syncro could not give me the close shave of the Sensor Excel. Still, I liked the convenience and the ease of the Syncro and the fact that it held up to rough use.

I had the opportunity to try the Philips Norelco 8040X and have been blown away. My first usage was dry and without the application of the moisturizer. At first, I was slightly disappointed at the whisker tugs and slight razor burn and the ergonomics but decided to give it another chance since my first usage did not use the moistureizer and the unit had not been completely charged.

My second usage was dry and with the use of the moistureizer and the unit was fully charged. The whisker tugs and slight razor burn were gone. After my first use, I was used to the ergonomics (it is a completely different design from the Syncro), facial coverage was exceptional. I also found that one push of the moistureizer button was sufficient for one half of my face. After the use, my face was smooth and soft and, unlike my efforts with the Syncro, very few missed hairs.

My third usage was wet (int he shower) and with the use of the moistureizer. Again, the results were fantastic. With the excellent coverage of the razor head, my shaving time has decreased significantly.

My only two complaints (if they can be called complaints since they are so minor) are (1) the scent of the moistureizer and (2) the charger. Another reviewers have aptly stated the deficiencies with ths scent so I will say no more. As for the charger, you have to place the razor in with some care so that it makes contact with the recharging points. Also, the light signifiying that the unit is re-charging is muted (which is both good and bad) so be alert. Other than those two trivialities, I am extremely happy with the Philips Norelco 8040X shaver.


I first learned about Cora through an online ad about a year ago for a monthly subscription of feminine products (tampons and pads). I thought about subscribing since they were organic and read through the website to learn more. I was hesitant as I didn’t know the company well and didn’t want to try them due to most organic tampons having a leakage issue and be stuck with a subscription. Anyways, I never did get the subscription, but will consider after trying the One Wash. IM hyper allergic to most products and have a chemical sensitivity allergy, which is the worst allergy to have and needed to find a body wash that was simple and had natural ingredients. Through my search, I came across Cora (and remembered they were the tampon company) and figured I would try it as it was an “all in one” type of wash and I didn't need a subscription!<br />I love it! Its super sensitive on my skin and the scent is so good! I didnt have a reaction to it, which is a huge plus for me and I just wanted to keep smelling it. I love products that have a light orangish smell to it, it makes me want to have an orange creamsicle! IM so going to email the company and suggest they make a body lotion! That or make a candle! As for the product itself, my skin feels moisturized and not dried out like my other nontoxic body washes. It looks hydrated and feels smooth AND IM using less body oil/lotion on my skin. This is only after a few washes. My only hesitation would be as a body wash, a 8oz bottle for $16 is way too expensive as this bottle wouldn’t last but a mere few weeks, if that. Unfortunately a little doesn’t go a long way if using as a body wash, but would last a few months if just using as an intimate wash. I know that company gives back to those in need, but I just wont be able to afford this luxury often! Its either the wash or the tampons!


The texture is good and it isn't alcohol based I use this before silicones and emulsions but after serums.

The fragrance didn't irritate my skin and one of the ingredients is  natural preservative. I would definitely buy again. It's one of the only.soothing gels apart from skinfoods I'll put on my face. Its earned its place in my 16 step skincare routine. Makes a great base for face masks.

This is definitely a repurchase.  For use on the face I only use a little bit. I have sensitive( you touch it it turns red and fragrance light me up like a tomato) and combination skin.

Only con is it literally gave almost no information that Iwould want before a purchase. But I'll m glad I made the jump for any kbeauty enthusiasts

How I made my decision if I liked it.
Texture: Gooey, but not sticky very water gel like.

For my skin: it contains no silicone. The ingredients are cleaner than other soothing gels. The fragrance didnt irritate my skin.  Even though it contains carbomer I RECIEVE NO PILING SO IF YOU properly stack your skincare you'll be fine!

Purpose:I use so many actives in my routine so it's hard to find something that just has botanical extracts in it, especially serums that aren't overpriced.

The only reason it didn't get a 5 is solely based on the lack of information there was on this product that didn't sound like a shill.

Also here are the ingredients.
They were auto translated so RAMOSU update the ingredients people will buy this!!
Country  Republic of Korea
All raw ingredients  Cochinil cactus fruit extract (92%), butylene glycol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, grape root extract, seaweed extract, okra fruit extract, yam root extract, lactobacillus / soybean fermentation extract, Bark extract, chestnut bark extract, broccoli bark extract, oregano leaf extract, whitish leaf extract, golden extract, chili pepper extract, carbomer, cherry pine berry extract, wilt leaves extract, wusnia extract, phage-60 hydrogenated castor oil, , Allantoin, ethylhexanediol, glyceryl caprylate, perfume


I received this product a few days ago but wanted to use it more than once before writing my review.  I also wanted to have my daughter try it as well, because we have two different skin types.  I was given the opportunity to try this product as part of a promotional program at a discounted price in exchange for writing an honest and unbiased review.  I wanted to insure that the review I gave was accurate - I know that money is hard to come by these days and I wanted to be as accurate as possible when describing the product.  It arrived well packaged and in a timely manner.  The box holding the tube looked sturdy and professional - it looked like what you would expect from a high quality product.  I product dispenses easily and is easy to apply to the skin.  It goes on smoothly and evenly, doesn't dry out of make your skin feel tight, and doesn't have a strong or unpleasant odor.  My daughter and I tried the mask together - I have very dry skin, along with some fine lines and wrinkles, her skin tends to be oily and she had a few blackheads and larger pores.  We left our masks on for 15 minutes and washed them off with warm water.  The mask was very easy to remove and left our skin feeling very soft and looking radiant.  An additional bonus for me is the fact that mask contains argan, avocado, and jojoba oils.  Those added oils left my skin well nourished and moisturized.  I applied a light moisturizer because it didn't feel like a heavy one was needed.  My daughter was also pleased with the results.  She had concerns that the additional oils may cause her skin to break out or leave it feeling oily.  The mask washed off her face very easily, her skin felt smooth, her blackheads were gone, and her skin looked radiant.  We concluded that this mask is helpful for any skin type and we are planning another mother/daughter spa day soon.  We both liked the product and plan on continuing to use it.  I can recommend it without hesitation.  It's a great product!


I've been looking for an electric shaver for a while because honestly I've just gotten old and lazy and I hate shaving in the shower. I haven't used an electric shaver in years because none ever shaved that close and we're a total waste of money.  I had looked at tons of shavers, a few epilators and shaver/epilator combos from the big name brands to the not so known ones. Many had a lot of negative reviews and several were way overpriced.  After hours of research on Amazon and YouTube I was about to give up when this little gem appeared in my suggestions on Amazon. Reading reviews on this one I decided what the heck I'm going to get it. I received it today, just a little while ago, and it was already charged up and ready to go. I immediately tried out the shaver attachment and oh my gosh! I can't believe how close this thing shaves!

The key to getting a close shave is exfoliation. I regularly exfoliate so I always get a close shave no matter how I do it. Also the angle of the shaver is important. If the hair is longer tilt a shaver more so the trimmer can shorten the hair. Then hold the shaver more upright to allow the foils to perform the close shave. Go against the direction that the hair grows, use light pressure and make a couple of passes. It sounds like a lot of work and time but it really isn't. It's really convenient, quick and easy.

I haven't tried the epilator yet because I tried out the shaver part first so now I have to wait for the hair to grow back.

The reviews on this are 100% correct.  I did not receive any type of incentive to write a positive review.  This is 100% my experience and my opinion. I gave it a four-star review because the directions are a little lacking. I wasn't sure how to change out the shaver and epilator heads. It just pops off so I'm not sure how long that will last. If this lasts me 6 months to a year I'd say I've gotten my money's worth.


These are great glass spray bottles. I recevied s set of the Clear Glass Refillable 8 Oz Bottles to review.  I have been using natural products to clean and do other household tasks for some time, but it only been in the last few months that I have been exploring mixing things to create powerful cleaners, air fresheners and laundry aids. These are great bottles for many many things. The glass is thick and durable. One of the things I have used in them is water with lavender essential oil. I use this to spray the mattresses when we strip the sheets off. I don't saturate the mattress, but just spray over it and let the mist settle onto it. I also spray it into the air in our bedrooms a few times a week. These beat the cheap plastic bottles that have sprayers that break or mysteriously stop working from one use to the next. I also like using peppermint oil in water for a fresh, energizing room spray (also good for dusting to remove and discourage spider webs!).  The chalk labels are practical for remember what you have mixed up and for what purpose. They wash clean so you can change the label anytime you change the contents.
These are perfect for mixing up a nice amount that will last a bit, but not so much that you might need to pour it out for something new. The trigger feels a little odd at first because it has an almost up and down movement versus the back and forth movement of most triggers. There is a button lock on the neck the trigger that locks and unlocks it . One thing they don't have that is usually an option on most triggers, is there is no spray adjustment to switch between a stream or fine spray. It is a mist/fine spray.
I am loving using glass bottles over plastic very much. It takes a little extra care not to break them, but it's worth it. These can be used over and over again with out worry the material breakdown that plastic has and glass does contain any of the harmful chemicals of plastic.


I recently stayed at a high end hotel that had a mirror just like this in every single room. I loved it so much that I came home after my travel and starting looking for one. I found them at several home type stores, but the cost was over a hundred for each one I found. I held off thinking eventually I will find one at a better price. I came across the Kenley Wall Mounted Magnifying Makeup Mirror on Amazon at half of what I had seen elsewhere.

I had the opportunity to purchase the Kenley mirror at a promotional price in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. I immediately
jumped at the chance.

The mirror came a few days ago. I waited till today to install when my husband could help me. The mirror came with almost everything you need to install the mirror - including the screws and anchors. For tools, we used a level and a cordless screwdriver. The installation instructions were easy to understand and they included drawings. We were able to install the mount in about five minutes.

The mirror itself is very nice and well made. One side is regular and the other is 3 times magnifying. It is a chrome silver. There is a LED ring in the inside and in between the mirrors. It requires 4 - AA batteries. You have to unscrew one side of the mirror to install the batteries. It is easy to unscrew and screw back on. You do want to make sure that the mirror is screwed back on tightly. The LED lights are turned on my a switch on the outside of the mirrors.

The LED light is great, with the combination of the either mirror. Plucking my brows was easier than ever before on the magnifying side with the LED light turned on. The mirror both turns and flips. The bracket has an extending arm, so that you can manipulate the mirror to wherever you need it to be. It folds up nicely to be stored against the wall. The mirror is also the perfect size for a mounted mirror. In my picture below you can see the mirror is size relation to an outlet in my wall.

This is exactly what I wanted, from the moment I saw a similar mirror at the Hotel Philips in KS City. I strongly recommend it!


I'm very big on preventative skin care, especially for my face and neck, especially since I live in Florida.  The sun is not forgiving here, so skin care is a top priority to me.  I chose to purchase vitamin C serum from Skederm after reading about their carefully chosen ingredients.  Even the container was carefully thought out to preserve the shelf life of the ingredients.  In addition to many beneficial oils in the serum, the ingredients include hyaluronic acid, which helps retain moisture, which protects the skin from free radical damage, sun damage, and aiding in the reduction of inflammation.

I have been using this serum in my daily skin care regimen, applying if after cleansing my face and neck areas.  One pump from the bottle is enough for me to evenly distribute a layer of the serum over all of my face and neck.  The serum itself is actually more of a lotion.  It is white and smooth like a facial moisturizer, and it spreads over skin like one.  The serum absorbs quickly into the skin, and leaves it feeling very hydrated and soft.  I noticed a very slight greasy feeling on the skin under my eyes and under my chin a couple of times after applying, but it hasn't negatively affected my skin in any way.  It may just take longer to absorb in those areas, or maybe I should apply less.

Since I started using this serum only 3 days ago, I have noticed less sagging in the skin below my eyes, which has always been a problem area for me.  The skin on my neck also feels more elasticized and very moisturized throughout the day.  Thumbs up for this Vitamin C serum!

I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion. I will not rate items highly if they don't deserve the rating, and I write these lengthy reviews to help out fellow shoppers, since I always read reviews on products before buying. If this review has been helpful to you, please feel free to let me know by giving me a helpful vote; this helps me know which products I'm really doing a good job helping folks with :) Also feel free to ask any questions you have about any details I may have left out!


2nd UPDATE: I finally got my hands on some DiAzo mascara.. and used it for about 2 weeks to switch up from Verita. And it made my eyelashes FALL OUT! This Verita mascara is seriously amazing & is like liquid gold to me. I will be so devastated if they’ve discontinued it!!! For the year I used this mascara, my eyelashes grew even longer & were the longest, fullest & healthiest they’ve ever been. It started to look like I had extensions on when I wore mascara because they were THAT long! PLEASE BRING THIS BACK!!
UPDATE: Not only are the ingredients totally awesome, but it works SO good! I only applied 1 quick coat after using an eyelash curler! I am so impressed with the ingredients (READ BELOW FOR INGREDIENT LIST) & now the functionality too!! I've used so many different natural mascaras, some better than others. This one is in my top 3, with Diazo Organics my #1 but it is hard to find & so pricey now since it comes from Australia. This mascara feels so light, I barely notice in wearing anything. It goes on smooth, but thick enough to be volumizing..does not clump.. does a magnificent job at adding length.. And is buildable. Will be buying more soon! Please don't stop making this for all the natural, non-profit makeup lovers!

I took a bargain buying this without knowing the ingredients. But I decided to trust the company's claims of being all natural & non-toxic, and am so glad I did! So for anyone else wondering.. The Ingredients listed on box are:
"Cellulose, Cera Alba (beeswax), Cynara Scolymus Leaf Extract (Artichoke), Copernicia Cenifera Wax (Carnauba Wax), Cocos Nucifera Extract (Coconut), Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Aegean), Panthenol, Kaolin, Urtica Diocia Extract (Nettle), Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract (Rosemary), Keratin, Xanthax Gum, Glycerin"
I haven't tried it yet but I couldn't be happier with the ingredients, which is more important than functionality, to me. :)


The powders are beautiful. Since I wasn’t ready to redo my own nails, I offered to do my six year old daughter’s with dip for the first time. She chose the pink. The powder is VERY fine, and needed three coats to become opaque, and I probably could have done four. The fine powder smoothed out really nicely tough - I barely had to file, and was able to do it all by hand, without firing up my nail drill. Took a while longer than normal to dry, but that could have been because I had to use a different base that came in a separate kit that I don’t really like. The one that came with this one, while sealed, was very thick and past the point of no return. I was so disappointed about that. I do like that they included the extra brushes and pretty little strange case. I appreciate the slightly larger jars of powder too, though I noticed the white seemed to not be as full as the others. Sure enough when I put the other jars on a scale, they weighed in between 18 and 19 grams. The white weighed just over 16.

Not sure on staying power since we just did them this morning, but if they can hold up for a week on the fingers of a six year old girl who likes to climb trees and dig in the mud for worms, I’ll be impressed.

I have yet to try any other colors, but if they’re anything like the pink, these are my new favorite for dip powders. I’ll stick to Latrice for my liquids though. These weren’t bad, I’ll use them, I just like the Latrice liquids better.

Oh! Bonus - my daughter discovered tonight that the pink glows in the dark!! She was literally jumping up and down with excitement. I will definitely be using these on myself when my current set needs to be redone. Overall, I’m pretty happy, because the price was right. Just wish I had gotten everything I paid for.


#1)  I bought this instead of the cheaper version because this had the Travel Case with it.  What a JOKE.  It's a wrap.  My previous Norelco's all came with nice cases to travel with, but this is just some flimsy neoprene wrap...  NOT worth the extra $20 or so that this cost over the basic model.

#2)  I had the previous version of the CoolSkin razor, and really loved it.  When the battery finally died in it, I purchases this one just because it was the next version of the razor I liked.  This one, I can barely tolerate.  Since I passed my "try it or money back" period, I'm stuck with this thing till I can find something better.

#3)  This is obviously a razor that is put out just for it's funky look.  Not how well it performs.  The razor head covers keep falling off, all it takes is a slight twist and the head unit falls apart.  The new head design is a single drive, instead of previous norelco units that drive all 3 heads independently.  This razor is SLLLLOOOOWW!  It reminds me of my first cordless razor from 1985!  I wouldn't recommend using this in the shower, as you'll waste more money in water bills than getting a close shave outta this slow razor.

#4)  Keep a standard razor handy.  You're going to need it for the areas that this razor just REFUSES to shave.  No matter how much lotion I use, how many times I go over this area, how much I twist, turn and tug, this razor refuses to shave certain areas of my face.

Overall, this product is a major disappointment.  I would not recommend this to any of my friends.  I just wish I wouldn't have gone past my "you'll like it or get your money back" period.  I'm out $100 for this turkey of a razor.

EDIT: 8 months later
Battery is dying in this thing fast.  8 months in, and it no longer hold a maximum charge.  I keep new cheap razors in the drawer, as this razor just will NOT get everywhere.  Norelco has lost a long time customer with this piece of garbage razor.


Love it! OK I waited to do the review after I had tried most of the heads.
Shaver is awesome. Unlike my old shaver I'm not constantly going back & forth to get some hairs! I use electric shavers since usually I scar if I cut myself.
Callus remover works like a charm. I'm diabetic so taking care of my feet is very important. And keeping my feet lotioned in the dry, hot state of AZ can be put on the back burner. Just put something under your feet to catch the fine silt like dead skin.
Now the epliator hurts. But just like tweezing can cause pain & tearing. I also have polycystic ovarian disorder. So unfortunately, one symptom is dark coarse hair on my chin & neck. Believe me I have tried the creams, the emery board rubbing pad, finally just trim with beard scissors. The embarrassment of a nephew pointing it out, made me finally take the step to try a epilator. The light helps while doing the neck. Some of the hairs on my chin were stubborn but it wiped out nearly all. Now, I took my time & didn't do it in one sitting. Also, just like with tweezing certain areas got reddened & puffy. So I stopped & finished the next day.
The upper lip is more sensitive than my neck & chin so it was more painful. But you have to remember it is like tweezing several hairs at once at a high speed!
My hair grows fast so not to have to trim my whiskers every 2 days is awesome. I'm not sure if it's true or not but supposedly if you keep using a epilator the hair grows in finer then eventually gives up & stops growing. Hope so but even if not I'll deal with a little momentary pain to not look like the stubble bearded lady.
It came in a nice box with areas for each head, there are protectors for each head, a soft bag for the unit, a cleaning brush. I'm keeping mine in the box.
Did I mention the design & metallic purple are pretty?
And the price?! Great! To have 4 in 1 means less in clutter!
Now I bought this on my own with no discounts or whatever. Wasn't given this for a review. I just love it & know there are more ladies like me out there struggling with problems of unwanted hair & trying to find something to help.


Alpacca is also named German Silver or Nickle Silver. Consisting mostly of copper, nickle and zinc content. In my brief research I find that Alpacca does not contain any actual  silver. Though some may be silver plated. But do not think of it as cheap imitation silver. It is more akin to a subset of brass.

This Alpacca cane is the pricier big brother to the plastic headed walking stick of the same design. The plastic brethren of this stick was love at first sight. The flared head and modest fluting simply screams elegance. Nowhere have I found a more elegant walking stick for the 'top hat' era.

As reported with flared head sticks, it is better suited for show. The slightly rounded top makes putting any kind of real pressure uncomfortable without leather gloves. However, it does provide modest balance if weight bearing is not your walking issue. The silvery smooth head does not make the cane top heavy.

The rubber tip is pretty standard and is useful for standing the 3/4" wide cane on flat surfaces. On the negative side, it takes away from the distinctiveness and gives an "old man" quality. I ordered my cane through a vendor who does silver ferrules (plated brass tips) and upgraded the business end of this cane to become a "Gentleman's Walking Stick". Silver ferrules raise the value and elevate the distinctive beauty.

This Alpacca cane lacks the distinctive charm of a chrome collar. My vendor states he routinely heats up such heads for removal, but the extra cost hardly seems worth the upgrade. It was mostly due to removal of the head. Unlike the screw top plastic cane, the Alpacca head is hollow and intended for permanent mounting, using pitch.

As it stands, this cane is suited for mild assisted walking. Use it more for classy strolls, theater, special occasions and dancing. Do not forget the white leather gloves!

Addendum:
On Saturday, 2/7/2015 I finally revealed this walking stick for a big birthday celebration. My black and white clothing style makes me look good, but there is a "whoa" factor when seen with this stick and a pair of white leather gloves.  It helps that I had the tip refined with a ferrule and small rubber tip. I love it.


I wanted a brush roll that came with high quality brushes but also had room for me to add my own collection. I could not be happier. My only complaint (if you can call it that) is that the handles on some of the brushes are very long, so the set is pretty large. This is a good set for the average person's brush kit, or the makeup artist to use as a travel set. It's very large. The brushes are so soft and pick up product very well.I want these to last forever! One mistake so many of us make is we forget to regularly clean our makeup brushes and tools. When you invest so much money in brushes, eyelash curlers and powder puffs, it's important to protect your investment. So, Here's how to clean makeup brushes correctly:Remove excess color from bristles by wiping them back and forth on a paper towel. Immerse bristles in a warm bowl of water, being careful not to immerse the metal casing, known as the "ferrule." Bristles are glued to the base and you want to avoid getting the glue wet. You can also wet bristles by running them under warm water just enough to get dampen the bristles.Squeeze a few drops of mild shampoo (baby shampoo works great, too) into the palm of your hand. Swirl the brush into your palm, being careful not to rough up the bristles too much. You can also put a few drops of detergent in the bowl of water and swirl the brushes in there instead of using the palm of your hand.Hold the brush, bristles down, under running water until the water runs clear. Gently squeeze out excess water. Reshape bristles and let the brushes dry hanging over the edge of your sink overnight. You can also place them on a towel, but I find air drying over the sink works best because it doesn't mess up the shape of the bristles.I have found that these only take about an 24 hours to dry. These are great brushes! If you have any questions please ask!

***IT IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO KNOW THAT I RECEIVED THIS ITEM FOR FREE OR AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE SO THAT I COULD OFFER YOU A BETTER HONEST AND UNBIASED CUSTOMER REVIEW ON THIS ITEM.***


First off, I was absolutely blow away with this brush set before I even opened the package. The box was very large and packed in a cute floral box titled "The Kitten"
I opened the box and pulled out a large black case, it was very soft and had a zipper with a heart attached to it. The Bella and Bear logo is embossed on the front of this case.
I hadn't even opened up the case and knew that these brushes were high quality.
When I did open it, I am pretty sure I heard angels singing lol (okay I admit it, I LOVE makeup, makeup brushes and all beauty products so this was super exciting)
Inside the case held the softest most luxurious feeling brushes I have ever used! The brushes laid neatly 4 sections, it opens like a book. The inside cover had brushes, then the middle "page" held brushes on both sides, and then the outer side of the case had the rest of brushes.
Each brush has it own unique name, the case comes with a leaflet with the names of each brush and explaining what they are used for. This is my 7th brush set and the ONLY one that actually showed what they are used for. I was pretty clueless and had to look them up online.
As for the use of the brushes, they work wonderful. It have yet to experience a single brush hair fall out. As I stated before they are so soft and feel so nice when I use them on my face. I love the fact that it comes with a small thin brush that I can use for my gel eyeliner. This set contains a brush for all of your makeup needs.
I highly recommend this as a present to  yourself or for any makeup lover in your life. You will fall in love with them as much as I did! I have tried other products from this company and I am very impressed with their products and their packaging! It was a little dark in the room where I took the pictures so I wasn't able to get a clear pic of the makeup brushes inside the case but I assure you, they are to die for!
I received this product in exchange for an unbiased review and these opinions are 100% my own.


I picked up this razor as a replacement for my 7735x because the battery finally lost its charge after over 2 years of daily use. I think the moisturizing system on an electric razor is pure genius and I hope Norelco contiues to improve the line. Anyway, the 8060x makes many improvements over the older line but further improvements can be made.  First off, this razor is relatively compact over the 7XXX line. The blades sit atop the body making the razor smaller overall but leaves the blades vulnerable to damage during travel. The lotion dispensing is now electronically actuated vs. the manual pumping you have to do with the older line. One thing that irked me was that the lotion didn't always make it to the blade or skin surface. The lotion comes through two stems coming off of the body and then through a hole in the center of the top two blades. Theoretically, the lotion should just come out onto the blades and on to the skin but while shaving the lotion leaks out to the underside of the blade where it doesn't do a whole lot of good. Maybe if you dispensed the lotion while it wasn't pressed against your face but that would add time to your shave to do that every time you needed more lotion. On to the charging and refilling stand. This is a huge advancement over the previous model. The stand not only recharges the razor but automatically refills the razor with lotion! This is much more convenient than either running out of lotion mid-shave or being out of lotion because you forgot to replace the cartridge. The bottles are $10 for less than 3 oz. Kind of pricey if you ask me and I haven't checked what $10/3 oz. would equate to vs. the cartridges. The razor charges in no time. 90 mins for a full charge and it has a quick charge mode but I never seem to let it drain completely. The razor also comes with a travel charging stand for easy carrying. You'll have to carry a bottle of the lotion to refill it manually in this case. One last thing, you do get a trimmer attachment. Just pull the blade head off and snap the trimmer on and you're good to go. I recommend this razor despite the few gripes I have about it. Nothing's perfect but this is as good as you'll get if you want a razor that dispenses lotion.


8/25/18 - My review is LONG past due. Many years ago, I started using Pampers Baby Wipes. (I had gotten sick with bad dose of diarrhea. Excessive wiping cause some soreness.) Afterwards, I decided I liked the cleanliness and bought a very large quantity. Three years later, the type I bought were no longer available. The remaining Pampers were outrageously expensive, so I bought another, cheaper, generic brand. Over the next year, I got into a bit of an argument with my husband about flushing the wipes. There was never a problem and the wipes I used were supposed to be biodegradable, but still, my husband insisted I not flush them. A few years ago, I ran across this spray wash and bought it. At first, I had intended to make my own wipes, but never got around to it. Abruptly, I ran out of my generic wipes. I'd grown so accustomed to using wipes, I didn't want to go without, so I pulled out the spray, and sprayed the toilet tissue and used it. For at least the last 2 years, this has been my answer to baby wipes and the conflict of flushing them, biodegradable or not.

This California Baby Diaper Area Wash is a wonderful product. I have an unusually good nose and I always feel (and smell) fresh and clean. I'm a bit of an older woman (Some would say I've entered my "golden years.") and I've never had a female infection of any type. I realize a lot of this is due to genes, but some of depends on cleanliness. This personal spray wash is an excellent way to avoid discomfort and remain clean and fresh throughout the day, every day.

I hope the creator doesn't mind my comments. I know it was developed for babies and there was a time when it was unavailable. But, I'm not a pushover and I'm not one to give good reviews for something that I haven't found worthy of my praise. I don't know the creator and I haven't been compensated, in any way, for my review. My comments are strictly my own.


I have been using various shavers for over 40 years.  I have tried most of the major brands.  In the past, I preferred the Remington because it is powerful and fast.  But the Remington irritates my skin.  The Braun is less powerful and less irritating, but still irritating.  I had previously used the Norelco Rotary, perhaps 15 years ago, but it was too slow and not close enough.  However, although most shavers remain pretty much the same over the years, this Norelco is a giant step improved above prior models.  It shaves faster, and is much easier to clean.  The old Norelco was difficult to clean.  This shaver can be cleaned very well just with hot water.  However, I use soap as the lubricant.  (If you use oily stuff, marketed as various pre-shaves, which basically puts a film of oil on your face, there will be a tendency for the gunk to accumulate under the blades.  I recommend just using ordinary soap.)  This new model of Norelco has larger blades, and better shape, allowing for a closer and faster shave.  Also, it is much quieter than the back and forth models.  Think of the inefficiency of ramming the blades of an ordinary shaver back and forth.  The rotary energy here more efficiently and quietly goes to shaving the beard.  As I have aged, my beard has become less dense.  If you have a tough beard, and a thick beard, you may prefer an alternative.  However, if you want a close shave, from a quiet mechanism, which is relatively easy to clean, I recommend this Norelco.  You may not need the well designed cleaning bay, and may prefer just the shaver and charger.  I hardly use the cleaning system because just hot water works so well, using soap as a lubricant.  Interesting, the brochure recommends just a clean, dry face.  I have found that soap works better.  Anyway, I would recommend this shaver as one of the best available.  And the long trial period suggests the manufacturer's own confidence in its product.


I wanted to wear this hair a little before writing this review. I bought 3 bundles 24 26 28 and used the hair to make a U part wig, which i sew in. I've been wearing this hair day in and day out for a few weeks, and here is my honest take on this hair. Is it the most cooperative hair? No. But i honestly think it is just the texture of the hair. This is my first time using "Cambodian Hair" and I think the texture is a little coarser than Brazilian or Indian hair. I'm really not able to achieve a silky straight look, as the hair has a tendency to bounce up. I don't want to say that it frizzes, because it doesn't. It just kind of expands and gets really really bouncy. I didn't like it at first, but I actually don't mind the body that this hair has. It doesn't hang bone straight, but it does have a nice bounce. I also feel that this hair is really full, once you wash it, it has a beautiful bounce to it, even after flat ironing. i think that this particular hair would blend nicely with coarser hair types. I should also mentioned that I colored this hair a dark violet, using 30 volume developer, and the hair took the color really nicely. Like I said, I used only 3 bundles to make this wig, using just a minimal amount of leave out for the u part, but for a full wig, you may want to add a bundle or two, but for the look i was going for 3 bundles was definitely enough. As I said, its almost like the hair expands, so it ended up looking pretty full with just the 3 bundles, even at longer lengths. My final take on this hair is that it's actually very nice hair for the price. I just want to add that I haven't had much issue with shedding, and it does tangle a tiny bit, but i think that is due to the length, and not the quality of the hair.

Edit: the hair ended up lasting me a few months, but now it's very dry and getting tangled.


The first review I wrote they won't allow because I used the slang words for butt and poop in a negative review, funny because when I wrote one happy using the same words it was allowed..... things that make you go hmmmmmm.... so here we go again- second try-<br />  I am a makeup artist , like the real deal. I feed my family and put my kids through school this way so I think I may know a thing or two about brushes.... maybe I'm wrong, but I'm guessing that after 25 years I might know SOMETHING..... anywho..... I have tried these types of brushes before and I love them for powder, foundation, concealer and blush. I honestly haven't figured out the tiny ones yet. My flaming gay friend said he would use them to tickle his taint but that seems to me to be whole other review. I ordered these and was like so excited to get them. When I did get it I ripped into like a fat kid finding a hidden box of twinkies at fat camp- first disappointment as I look into the box; all the brushes are thrown in the box( not the Amazon box, the box the brushes come in) and the cheap plastic tray that is meant to hold them is all jacked. I look past it so longing to hold these pretty brushes in my hand, feel the silkiness of the bristle on my face..... and then I spot it, the foundation brush that I bought this whole dang set for( I wanted the bigger brushes not the smaller ones) is BUSTED CLEAN IN HALF. I pick it up about to mourn the death of a brush and my hand recoils as I touch the horrid, rigid , CHEESY handle. It should be a one piece handle to allow for some give in the brush when applying makeup. Don't even bother- these are Monets ( meaning looks great and pretty from a far and up close is a straight up hot mess) they are crappily made, and they suck butt. Not worth it. Suck, stink, crap, poop, that's what these are! Save your money. Get them from another maker and make sure when you do they have a ONE PIECE HANDLE. I am returning these things ASAP- absolutely dissatisfied.


[[VIDEOID:83d14c6793f009c4a6a8172b4cdd59e3]] Hello future purchaser and welcome to my review. My Organic Raw Shea Butter from High End Essentials came in the allotted time it was scheduled to be delivered. The product was sealed on the inside. The raw shea butter was thick and creamy with a mild nutty scent. As you can see in the video a little goes a long way. That amount covered my hand and arm up to my shoulder area.

There are so many reasons to use it, such as: using it for daily skin moisturizer (face and body), dry skin relief, dry scalp, skin and diaper rash, blemishes and wrinkles, minor burns such as a sunburn, use as a shaving cream to reduce razor irritation, small skin wounds, stretch mark prevention during pregnancy, eczema, sun and wind protection, eliminate scalp irritation from dryness or chemical processing, reduce acne, helps restore elasticity to skin.

The nutritional value in itself is so amazing, raw shea butter is extremely high in vitamins A - K - E & F and also loaded with trace minerals that can all be absorbed into the body and utilized for healing. <--- see why I love it so much!

Homemade Face Lotion for Sensitive Skin:
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
3 Tbsp High End Raw Organic Shea Butter
3 Tbsp Apricot Kernel Oil
1 tsp Vitamin E
1 tsp Aloe Vera Gel
Essential oils - 5 drops Myrrh, 3 drops Clary Sage, 5 drops Helichrysum
Instructions
Whip up the Shea Butter in a bowl with a hand blender or a standing mixer with a whisk attachment. Once it's whipped up nicely, drizzle in the Apricot Kernel Oil, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera Gel, and the Essential Oils. Store in a glass container in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. Shelf life about 6-12 months.
Would I recommend this product to a friend or a future purchaser like yourself? Yes.
Would I buy from them again? Yes, definitely.


I purchased 4 of these as a gift to my mother and grandmother.  I turned them onto Ruby Stone years ago, but they are not able to find them locally anymore.  This set had the buffer added which they didn't need, but wouldn't mind if it was in the package; the real purchase here was the Ruby Stone file itself.

The picture shows the Ruby Stone like I expected to receive it - a pullout version like I have used in the past.  It's always been very easy to use and, most importantly easy to handle and gentle.  There are arthritic hands in play here.  Instead the file is some sort of flip out side-sheath with a very point top.  I guess you are supposed to be able to flip it out or pull it out completely (since whenever I flip it it just end up coming out all the way) and then put it back.  I found it hard to get out (the plastic is cheap and curves in to grab the file) and almost impossible to get back in.  There is no way that arthritic hands could handle.  I think the pointy end, combined with the difficulty to manage, only makes this a dangerous combo.  Sure, if someone removes the file for them the first time they can ditch the case but I hate that then there is nothing protecting the stone file from breaking (this version is much thinner than past versions as well, by about half the thickness.  And, not that this makes any difference but is nice to know, it is white vs the original pink).

Overall, I am very disappointed.  I tried to return the files but will have to pay shipping even though I was misled.  So now I am stuck with them.  I will scour local stores to find something different for my mother and grandmother.

I do not recommend this product unless you cannot find any other ruby stone alternative.  And I hope the image gets updated so others are not misled and left to hold the expense for a product they don't want like I was.


I've been using this shaver for about a month now, and find its performance to be somewhat better than my previous Norelco shaver (5822) at this price point.  Not having a low battery indicator is the most serious deficiency of the 7140.

The instructions state:  "Battery performance is best if you recharge only when the batteries are (almost) completely empty."

If you follow this advice, it means you'll have a bad shave or two as the battery runs down, and then have to use it as a corded razor on the day it really slows down.  At least the AC adapter bypasses the battery charger when using it corded, so this will not further degrade the battery.  Another reviewer commented Norelco's web site says the battery is NiMH, which is supported by the fact there is no NiCd warning on the outside of the 7140 (like there is on the 5822).  So fully discharging the batteries before recharging may not be that important.

This is my first Norelco with a washable shave head.  I am so far very satisfied with this feature, and consider it one reason the shaver delivers consistently close shaves.

I would have deducted two stars for the lack of a low battery indicator, were it not for the apparent use of NiMH batteries and the effectiveness of wash-through cleaning of the shave head.  Other than that, it is what I expected with respect to operating noise, weight, trimmer, etc.  One thing to note: it does not come with a case of any kind; just a plastic blade protector.

About me:  I have been shaving with electric razors for about 30 years.  I started with Norelco rotary, tried Remington foil, Braun foil, and then eventually back to Norelco rotary probably 15 years ago.  Therefore my face is well conditioned for this shaver.  However, if I go more than a couple days without shaving, I "pay for it" when the electric razor has trouble with relatively long whiskers - a lot of pulling along with the cutting.  I generally replace the blades once a year, and don't disassemble and clean them as often as I should (instructions recommend montly).


When I first ordered it, that part of the order got cancelled. Ever since, I have been mixing in green tea extract. , but I finally have actually ordered it by itself. Hopefully it will soon arrive. I know of a couple studies that showed green tea extract with gum also being good in children's teeth., but that is not relevant here.

  http://www.jidonline.com/article.asp?issn=2229-5194;year=2012;volume=2;issue=2;spage=108;epage=112;aulast=Deshpande

These 30 patients were randomly divided into three groups using block randomization method. The first group received professional scaling and root planing alone (SRP). The second group (SRP + GT) received scaling and root planing at baseline along with green tea for a period of 6 months. The third group received only green tea (GT) for a period of 6 months without any professional SRP.”

It was observed that the regular oral intake of the green tea led to the improvement of oral health status. All the three groups showed significant (P < 0.01) improvement in all the parameters measured at baseline and compared at 3 and 6 months.”

Used as mouth wash: not as clearly convincing: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/2008-2231-20-39#page-1
“Results: Twenty five students were recruited in each arm of the study. A significant improvement was observed in
all periodontal indices during the study (P < 0.001). Two groups were contrasted by changing patterns of alteration
of indices (P < 0.05). Although total amount of improvement was higher in mouthwash group, the differences did
not reach a statistically significant level (P > 0.05, observed power for GI: 0.09, PI: 0.11 and BI: 0.07).”


I ordered these to use on my "love handle" area. I have tried a DIY wrap in the past with a lot of plastic wrap with minimal results.

What you get with your purchase:
* 8 packets of volcanic clay and organic herbal extract
* 2 reusable wraps
* 4 wrap clips
* Instructions on the box of the product

Packet Ingredients:
* Volcanic Ash
* Aloe Vera Leaf Extract
* Herbal Leonuri Extract
* Saffron Extract

How to use:
Soak bandages in water for 10-15 minutes after if has come to a boil. Add a packet of the clay mixture to a bowl and stir in 15ML of water (will be thick), once mixed apply to area you are wanting to treat. Wring out excess water from bandages and wrap around target area and secure with provided clips. For best results keep area warm by placing warm towels on the area. Remove after 60 minutes (45 for a first time user). The company recommends using this once a week for 6 weeks and then once per month for maintenance after that.

My thoughts:
I love the way my skin looks and feels after using the wraps. My after'-child "pooch" is noticeably smaller and my overall measurement was 3/4-1" smaller after the first use. I have 3-4 stretch marks in this area and hope I will see a reduction in the size and visibility of these!

My tips:
Make sure the water isn't too hot before you apply. Use a fitness belt, heating pad and/or a warm blanket around the wraps vs. warm towels. The warm wet towels were just too messy for me and they do not stay warm for 60 minutes, I do the wraps while home alone or when the kids and husband are in bed so having freshly warm towels without moving too much was a problem.

I am happy with my results and can't wait to use all of the rest.

I received this at a discounted price in exchange for providing my honest thoughts in a review.


Himalayan salt is one of the latest crazes. It tastes great and is full of minerals including magnesium, calcium, potassium, and iron, so it is good for your health and body.  There are so man health benefits of using natural Himalayan Crystal Salt that include Controlling the water levels within the body, regulating them for proper functioning; Promoting stable pH balance in the cells, including the brain; Encouraging excellent blood sugar health; Aiding in reducing the common signs of aging and promoting cellular hydroelectric energy creation; Promoting the increased absorption capacities of food elements within the intestinal tract; Aiding vascular health; Supporting healthy respiratory function; Lowering incidence of sinus problems, and promoting over-all sinus health; Reducing cramps; Increasing bone strength; Naturally promoting healthy sleep patterns; Creating a healthy libido; Circulator support; andPromotes kidney and gall bladder health when compared to common chemically-treated salt.

Obviously I have not reviewed all of the potential health benefits, but that gives an idea of just how powerful and beneficial Himalayan pink salt is.  One of my favorite ways to use this salt is by mixing with raw honey.  By letting a small amount of this mixture melt under your tongue, you will get a restful night's sleep.  Really!!  Also, throw some salt crystals in the tub for a detoxifying Himalayan salt bath. The replenishing nutrients stimulate circulation and soothe sore muscles. Naturally rich in 80+ nourishing and skin-replenishing minerals, bathing with pink bath salt is a healing and therapeutic experience for mind and body.  If you prefer a shower, you can also google "salt scrub" for a myriad of body loving do it yourself recipes to make for your personal use and benefit.  It also makes a wonderful brine for your meats, and can be used in place of table salt for a tasty, lower sodium alternative.

Pink Himalayan Salt by Plant Therapy Essential Oil comes in a thick, resealable one pound bag.  Whether you use it in cooking or you use it in your handmade body care products, this Pink Himalayan Salt is a wonderful choice!

I received this product at a discounted price in exchange for my honest and unbiased review, and I would recommend for its Richness in Nutrients and Minerals To Improve Your Health.


I found a coupon for it online and figured why not. It wasn't something I have ever tried before and it seem interesting. I love lavender, it's very calming and best for meditating and while going to sleep. I never heard of a eye mask that heats up until now! I have heard that the Japanese used something similar to get rid of dark circles and keep their eyes bright and I love Asian beauty care. I got the purple one since the green ones didn't seem very good looking. It was too bright of a color for night-time.  I tried half the pack, I gave the other pack to my sister to try since she always has trouble sleeping.

Fit - 4/5
It was hard to get used to the paper like feeling of the mask, it doesn't really block out sunlight very well, so use this if your room is very dark. It was a perfect fit for my eyes. You put one part of the mask on your ear to prevent it from falling off while you sleep.

Does it Work? - 5/5
Yes! You have a play with it until you feel a heat, then put it on. It felt really nice, especially on a cold/cool night. The smell of lavender made me fall right asleep. The heat wasn't too hot, but just right. So you felt a relaxing heat, not a hot morning sun type of heat. Although, I don't recommend using this on a hot night, it feel like a desert.

Overall - 5/5

Do I recommend?
Yes I do! My sister said she will by more since it help with her sleep problem. She doesn't take sleeping pills and doesn't suffer from extreme insomnia. If you ever have trouble sleeping, give this a go! You have nothing to lose. It's cheap and you have plenty to give to your friends if it doesn't work out for you. This is perfect for your daughter's sleepover. Safe for most ages (probably around 7+ in age)


These are at the top of my list of favorite set of makeup brushes! This set includes 6 brushes, a black beauty blender sponge, and a black holder/travel case. The brush are synthetic, meaning they are great for either liquid, creams, or powders.
Brushes:
Powder/Blush brush - rounded
Foundation brush - best for concealers and under eyes
Eye Shadow brush - for eyelids
Blending brush - blending darker colors in crease/outer
Angled Liner brush - great for eyebrows and lining eyes
Lip brush - also great for inner eye highlighting
* I love that they are labeled as well on the brush handles. The metal ferrules are securely and firmly attached to the handles. During washing each one prior to using (***highly recommended for any brushes before using - wash first***), but not one brisel has shed yet. Since they are synthetic brushes, they are in fact 100% vegan and 100% cruelty-free. Any animal hair type brushes made are primarily used for powders  only. Majority of brushes being made now are mostly made with synthetic brisels. If you ask me, they really look a lot like the Morphe brushes that are actually made by the Crown company! ;)
 Beauty sponge:
Latex free, but has a more dense, smooth (like suede) texture and feel.
Little tip:
I have found that it works really great for setting the powder under my eyes. Dampen it and squeeze out with a paper towel, and dap into an  illuminating powder and dab/press under eyes to set. It will reduce crinkles and cakiness under eyes.
The holder is PU leather, very sturdy and great for holding brushes and/or traveling.
I have to mention that I did receive this set at a discounted price from the seller for me to try out and leave my own honest review. With that said, I would definitely recommend this brush set to anyone, especially at the sell price it is at while writing this review. As soon as I can I will update with a video review for you. I hope my review helps you, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions and if my review did help you, would you let me know by clicking YES below for me, I would greatly appreciate it!


I have used Mogador, Pur a Dor and Watts brands...all of which were nice.  Nothing wrong with them.  I won't spend more than $25 for 4 ounces so I jump brands when they are on sale...as long as they are 100% argan oil.  So, this time I tried Savanaah's.  It is really nice.  And I was surprised and very pleased that it came with both a dropper AND a pump.  I like using the pump but sometimes a recipe will call for a drop of argan oil.  You won't go wrong if you purchase this.

**UPDATE December 18, 2013:  I have been using 3 different brands for the past few months to really test them out:  Watts, Pur a Dor and Savannahs.  Using Watts one day, Pur a Dor the next and Savannahs the next.  And I do this switch every day.  This has really allowed me to make a judgement on them (as compared to using a whole bottle and then using a whole bottle of a different brand).  Watts is awful comparatively.  I won't buy it again.  Pur a Dor is OK...not great.  What I have discovered is that Savannahs is FAR superior to the other two (I don't buy Mogador anymore because I couldn't find it in a 4 ounce and the smaller sizes were very expensive to buy compared to the larger).  I love the way this feels on my face and it lasts all day (I don't wear makeup so I don't know what it would be like under makeup).  I no longer mind that nutty scent.  I used to brand hop but when I am done with my current bottles, I am only going to be buying Savannahs (although it is killing me that it is $35 a bottle as I write this...I'm hoping to catch it on sale and buy a few bottles!)


I recently purchased this curling iron based on what other reviewers had to say.  I am very happy that I did.  I have recently gone back to work in an office after several years of working from home.  This means I actually have to do my hair more often.  After several mornings of burning my fingers, I ditched it for a new one.  And I can't get used to the gloves that you can buy to help prevent that (and never got any with that curling iron).<br />I am so happy with this purchase for a few reasons so far...I have not burned my fingers!!  That's a pretty big reason for me!!  I did receive gloves with this and I am thinking of trying them, they seem to be a better material that the ones I had before, so maybe I will get used to them.  But so far, the tip hasn't gotten so hot that it burns me.  Secondly, I like the temperature adjustment on this because you actually 'click' it with a button, the Baby Bliss has a dial which can easily get bumped during styling (making it too hot!)  So my temp stays exactly where I want it unless I change it.  And finally, the other main selling point for me was that it uses infrared light!!!  Infrared light is a penetrating light and is actually less damaging.  It isn't just heating the outside of the hair strands, and trust me it helps hold my curls longer.  I am a brunette with med thick hair, but finer strands.  Basically, my hair feels thick, but it's finer hair.  And although I have natural wavy/curly hair, for some bizarre reason, it won't hold a curl from a curling iron all day.  Strange, but true.  Overall, it seems to be a very well constructed curling iron and I am happy I am saving the health of my finger tips and my hair from damage.  I am actually going to see if they make flat irons with the infrared technology to replace my current flat iron that is acting up.


At 1st I didn't really like the wig. I thought it didn't go with my face shape but I started liking it after I trimmed the bangs. Two other Cons. It was shiny so I had to use some baby powder to try & get some of the shine out. My wig came a little defected. You can see the track at the bangs on one of my pics🙁 so I gotta use a head band, hat or something to cover the track. I don't know if it'll work but I'm thinking maybe I'll try & use a bit of hair spray to adjust the bangs & cover the track.<br />The Pros. It's a good hair length & doesn't feel heavy. The brown wig I picked goes with my real hair color. It allowed me to pull out some of my real hair around my hair line to blend in with the wig. The wig has good thickness. It covers it's hair tracks (with the exception of the bangs on my wig). Oh & FYI I like that I can fluff out my bangs. Most less expensive wigs have flat bangs so it looks so unnatural & weird. I think that's why I think I ended up liking the wig. Also I didn't have to use any hot tools to make it look right. Overall for the sale price I paid. I think the wig is great so I'm buying another. I may play & try other colors too.🙂 I recommend trimming the bangs & try different hair styles that the wig allows. I also recommend buying a Velvet Wig Band if you really want your wig to stay in place. The clips the wig comes with may help with other consumers but I don't think it's not very reliable & I find it pulls my hair. I hope this review helped & gave you enough info. Sorry I didn't give a review on what happens after washing it & using hot tools. I personally don't think you need to use hot tools. I think the hair style it comes in is real cute.


So I saw a family member of mines teeth were so bad it literally scared me for them. They had so much dental calculus you almost couldn’t see the tooth/teeth anymore. It was just enveloping the teeth so much.
So I quickly went online in search of solutions for at home for dental calculus and found this and ordered it for same day delivery. I went to work as soon as it came.

At first I wasn’t getting anything & didn’t think it was going to work. But then I was SHOCKED with seeing it work. It’s kind of scary at first seeing chunks and pieces just chip and come off and hearing them break off. So if you have dental calculus this bad too be prepared for that mentally but if yours is that bad too it’s best to have someone help you cause you can’t really see it yourself.

I worked on their teeth for over and hour and was able to get probably 80-85% off which I wasn’t expecting at all. I mean I was hoping but it was something I’d never done before and never used this product either so I didn’t know what to expect but I was seriously able to get most of it off in a little over an hour.

One thing I will say about the device is for some reason it will randomly turn off (and no I’m not talking about the auto shut off after 5mins) it really does just turn off it seems when it thinks it’s stuck or something. It’s annoying but not too bad but I thought I’d mention it.

I also used the manual tools it came with too to try and get more control for picking the calculus off in sensitive spots and they worked too :) I found them useful for going in between teeth.

So far I’m REALLY glad I bought this. Worth the try if you’re struggling with SEVERE dental calculus because it does work.

Their thoughts on it’s performance is now their teeth feel rough but that’s because it’s not been perfectly scraped and not finished being cleaned so there’s now rough calculus instead of a “smooth surface” of HUGE dental calculus deposits.

I also bought a special toothpaste to pair with it that softens plaque so hopefully that will help too.

Good luck and I hope this was helpful :)

They didn’t want to share pictures but hopefully my description was helpful.


Uh, hello, this product is dope AF. I have suffered my whole life from pretty sparse and invisible colored brows. It's weird, because my hair is pretty dark brown, but my brows look like fishing line and I look like an alien with no makeup on them. I was snooping around the internet doing some research on microblading, which is basically like tattooing on your eyebrows, but it's pretty expensive, and only lasts a few years, and also I don't really trust other people to semi-permanently choose the shape of my brows. I stumbled across this product on Instagram I think and decided to give it a shot.

If you regularly draw on your eyebrows, then applying this will be a breeze. If you have dark hair and wear your brows dark, then you don't really even have to worry too much about how long you keep this product on. I usually do 3 applications at about 7 minutes at a time each time I dye my brows.

I noticed in other reviews that there was some discrepancy on how long this product lasts, and I think I figured out where the difference is coming from. If you have pretty full and nicely shaped brows, but they are light colored and you want them darker, and you are only using this product to dye the ACTUAL HAIRS of your eyebrows, a single application of this will last for weeks. HOWEVER, if you have thin, sparsely furred brows and are using this product to dye the SKIN under and around your actual brow hairs (like drawing or tattooing would do) then this will really only last between 2 and 4 days depending on what you're putting on your face and what kind of activities (like sweating) you are doing.

Either way it is still worth it. It is so nice to wake up in the morning with eyebrows instead of looking like Bob Geldoff in The Wall. I also get about 3 applications from each little "pill" so this product should last a good long while before I have to reorder. Overall very good purchase that I would recommend to anyone who wants darker, fuller brows.


I have tons of other brands & products in<br />my linen closet/toiletries closet, but this is all I use now; been fighting terminal cancer for eight years as of 1/2023 (had hair/didn’t have hair/had completely different texture & color afterward several different types of hair, back to kind of smooth hair???). My hair has repeatedly changed during my many medications & various treatments & a bone marrow transplant. My college senior daughter♥ (Let’s Go Mountaineeeeeers!💙💛💙) found this, loved it, & brought some home for me. I was skeptical because of the ridiculous price. However, I tried it & have used nothing else since. I’ve purchased it repeatedly. If you have fine or thinning hair, this may not be for you as it might weight it down? My hair has always been thick, but straight & soft & medium brown with highlights (W/F). Not now. It grew back a different color, totally different VERY coarse texture, dry, super dark & unruly, some very wiry gray, not to mention frizzy-curly like Bozo the Clown. Not pretty curls. Fuzzy, wiry uncontrollable uneven tight curls. It was terrible looking, but the least of my worries. I wore it proudly through my hair stages…completely bald, “prickly just starting to grow” hair about a millimeter long, “mange dog patches” of baldness hair combined with clumps of downy soft hair, &, of course, my Bozo uneven curls. This is the only thing that keeps it soft, but doesn’t leave it feeling dry OR greasy (like that ‘not rinsed out all of the way’ feeling). Yes, it’s absurdly expensive, but I will keep buying it because it hydrates great & smells nice. I will get my joy wherever I can find it these days because life’s too short not to! My daughter is awesome & I thank her for finding this!!! (PS: This was the shampoo/conditioner small combo pack).


As we hit the much dreaded middle ages, most of us will then realize we ain't going to win the battle against Father Time. As such, we can, probably do, use a little help such as Retinol & Hyaluronic Acid based skincare products.

  While It is widely known that it's  the collagen that gives the skin its firmness, but it is the Hyaluronic Acid that nourishes & hydrates the collagen.

Most Hyaluronic Acid found in night creams or serums are traditionally extracted from rooster combs, and now it is mainly produced via streptococcal fermentation.

Through Amazon's Vine Voices Program, I came across this 『Brittanie's Thymes 100% Botanical Hyaluronic Acid Serum』. Botanical Hyaluronic Acid is derived from a plant called cassia angustifolia, protects the skin, strongly binds to water, and fills in wrinkles and fine lines.

The VERDICT
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  Unboxing revealed that this bottle comes in an 8 oz (or 236 ml) of Botanical Hyaluronic Acid Serum which, even if used daily, should conveniently last me 3 months as part of my daily skincare regimen. I have been applying this "Botanical" version of Hyaluronic Acid Serum for about 2 & 1/2 months, I can see that it really performs better than its "synthetic" counterparts. In general, botanically sourced ingredients are better for the skin than their synthetic counterparts. As a result, Brittanie's Thyme Botanical Yyaluronic Acid holds 1000x its own weight in water, making it an essential ingredient for hydrating skincare products.

  If you've already using some sorts of Hyaluronic Acid based skincare products (mostly synthetic types), nothing wrong with it, and it's working for you, GREAT! However, if you're looking for a more effective one, I highly recommend that give this botanical version a try.

💓💞💕💌👍 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED👍💕💌💓💞


This comes in a large container. It was a lot larger than I was expecting. It works well. It is a little hard to get out because of its tackiness and hardness. However, you just push your finger in and scrape some up and you will have it. You do not need to use much for most styles, depending on what type of style you're going for. I rub a little bit of this cream in between my fingertips and then rub it into the area of my hair that I want. It holds very well. I used this on my son's hair when he wanted a particular style. It turned out quite well. This is not sticky or greasy at all. It also does not get stiff. It looks and feels natural. It has a nice scent for men. My son likes it a lot and he uses it most days. I used it a couple times too. The scent is not strong or noticeable.

I like how natural your hair looks after using this. It does not leave your hair shiny or greasy. It looks very natural, as if you used nothing at all. Remember not to grab too much. However, if a little bit doesn't seem like enough for your particular hairstyle, then you can always grab some more. Rub it into your palms or fingertips first before applying it. I have bought the professional hair salon pomades and hair creams before. This works just as well as any of those, maybe even better since it's non-greasy and looks natural. Furthermore, this package is a lot bigger than what you usually get in the hair salons. So I think you definitely get your money's worth from this. I was so glad to be able to buy this product while they had a promotion going on. I think this is a great cream for getting that particular look or definition you want. They give you plenty of it too. This is well worth your money. In addition, it does not leave any white flakes in your hair. I have experienced that from other products. This review is a reflection of my own personal experience with this product.

Ps.  If this product is too solid or hard for you to use, just add a teaspoon of water and mix. You may want to let it sit with the water overnight to help soften it up. It then should be easy to use.


I'd like to start of by stating that I did not buy this as a medicinal product. I had already ordered this when a mosquito entered my home. I had two types of off repellent. One was in a pump bottle that I had previously used and the other an aerosol can. The pump just ran out so I used the aerosol can which my son probably almost finished. I usually say to spray our cloths, hats or supplies like sleeping bags and sheets, not our skin. I was in my home with a tank top night shirt since it's summer so I sprayed it on my hands and rubbed it on my arms and legs and broke out all over. I didn't think it was that bad at first, but it kept getting worse to the point I was ready to see a dr. I tried witch hazel, kosher activated charcoal, aloe, eucalyptus, tea tree, lavender and probably something else.

This body scrub came right on time. I figured, I tried everything else I cud think of, why not this. I washed, then applied the exfoliating scrub and let it sit on my skin for a couple of minutes. I would have left it longer, but I had an appt. to attend. To my amazement, by the end of the shower, the hives were almost even with my skin although I still itched terribly. I figured there was hope. Later in the day the itchiness lessened to the point of almost being totally gone and the hives didn't pop back up from me scratching. I never knew coffee was good for the outside of the body.

I am a skeptic and when I find something remarkable like this product and charcoal which we use for various things,  I tell everyone I can about it. I'm a believer.

2016- I'm back for an update, sorry I took a while to get update. Turns out, I did react to the OFF, although there was no mosquito. The itching was stress related and the OFF brought out the hives. The continued use of the scrub and their lotion healed my skin back to normal. Of course when the stress of my son getting out of the hospital was set so I wouldn't continue to itch.


[[VIDEOID:4eaf048eb55433860172118977ad0ff1]] I’ve used the entire box, exactly as directed and cannot recommend this product.

The only things I liked about this product is that it’s unscented and the packaging is kind of fun, but that is absolutely outweighed by the possibility cutting yourself.

It does not do what it says. It doesn’t provide “intensive plumping” or”improve skin elasticity” which are just ridiculous claims, particularly when you consider this used for one week and the first two ingredients are water and glycerine. I have pure glycerine and  after mixing it with water in various percentages, I’d be comfortable betting that this product is at least 70% water.

I was able to cleanly snap all seven ampoules using the plastic topper provided. Even though my snaps were clean the edges of both pieces are sharp and you shouldn’t touch them. It took me several tries to figure out how to get all the serum out of the ampoules. For three days I was tapping the opening on my palm which didn’t feel great, but I just couldn’t get it to pour out cleanly.

Although it is almost as liquid as water, if you get the opening of the ampoules covered with the liquid it won’t come out because of surface tension. If this happens just turn the bottle open side up and blow on the liquid until the opening is clear and you’re good to go.

If you can tilt the bottle just right you can get the serum to pour out. It’s tricky, but spend the time doing it that way and you’ll save yourself a lot of frustration. You see me getting it right in the video, but even then I had to blow the ampoule open once.

There is also the cost. $50.00 for one week of use. That’s about $200 a month and $1250 a year although it does specify that you should use this daily for six weeks, maximum. Why? Is that concerning to anyone else? Anyway, even if you have money to burn you would do well spending it on a procedure from a dermatologist or a flight to Dubai for vacation. This is absolutely ridiculous.


I have tried many eyelash curlers and while most are sufficient and get the job done I can honestly say this is my favorite eyelash curler along with the whiplash curler (by crave naturals also available on amazon).

I read once on in a beauty magazine that eyelash curlers tend to wear out after about a year and a half. No way!! A good eyelash curler with proper care (not getting dropped or crushed in a makeup bag) should last a lifetime, the pads are another story...but not with this one!.
I have tried the famous Shu Uemura and while that did a very nice job of getting a natural curl I could tell statement about wearing out after a year and a half as the metal connection did not seem very strong. This curler however is rock solid in it's build! The metal is thick and reinforced as is the connection. Another thing I preferred over the Shu Uemura is that this is strongly spring loaded where as Shu Uemura isn't.

The finger holds are very comfortable and smooth plus, also importantly, the curler looks classy! The pad on this curler, as said by the company doesn't need to be replaced. This is impressive as you can tell by looking at it and feeling it the pad is thick and does not have a lot of give to it but is still gentle enough not to harm your lashes.

As for curling. I get the curler as close to the roots as possible by about half opening my eye and the no pinch design allows you to do this easily. Then I hold for about 7 seconds occasionally pumping the curler. I then raise my eyebrows and move the curler a little farther down my lashes and pinch for a second for two while bend the curler backwards and raising the handle up a bit. The main issue with certain eyelash curlers is the over curled and bent lashes effect which also isn't good for your lashes. This curler, when not over pressed, gives a natural curler that is noticeable on it's own without even using mascara.

And a shout out to the wonderful company Bella and Bear with their wonderful customer service and wonderful products that they wholeheartedly back up! Can't go wrong here.


I have been using the Helen of Troy Brush Iron for twenty years. Recently, the one I owned for 10+ years finally died. I tried to see if there was something better out there thinking something newfangled would be better. I hunted online for hrs and finally found a more expensive tourmaline model by Conair. Hated it. It's going back. Unlike my trusty Helen of Troy, it was scorching to the touch and easy to burn myself. Unlike my Helen of Troy, it was hard to get my hair to hold to it so I had to wear expensive protective gloves to try to hold my hair to the hot tool. Wearing those gloves made it impossible to section my hair with my fingernail to curl my thick hair all over. The tourmaline model was complicated, painful, more time-consuming and less effective.

Helen of Troy has three settings: High, Low, Off. I set mine on high and it is just right. It gives a very natural full-bodied polished look to hair. I have a lot of fine, straight hair in addition to some curly thick grays. This tool tames and styles them all for a very cohesive polished look. It gently curls the ends under or over with no unsightly crimp on them like a regular curling iron. One of the only shortcomings of the H of T model is that it takes about 5 minutes for it to fully heat up. I heat mine up before I go in shower. When I come out I use mousse in my hair, dry it with my negative Ion hairdryer and give a gentle curl with my trusty Helen of Troy afterwards.  It only takes me about 6 minutes to curl my thick straight shoulder length hair. While looking for an alternative tool from my trusty Troy I read that some styling tools take 30-60 minutes to style hair. Personally, I have better things to do than spend that much time in front of a mirror each day. I have had many compliments on my hair over the years. THE EFFECT IS MUCH LIKE AN EXPENSIVE BLOW OUT. The bonus is you don't have to go to the salon to get it. Sometimes I look at Kate Middleton and think I could do a better job on her hair with this trusty inexpensive tool.

Look no further. Just get it.


This stuff is amazing! I have tried extensions, false strip lashes and individual lashes and they always drive me crazy by the end of the day. Plus every time I use the glue I end up breaking and pulling out lashes. My lashes were getting short and stubby and really quite ugly. I have always had little lashes and so I thought I would at least try this stuff to see if it would help regrow and heal my lashes. It took a couple of weeks of using it religiously to see a difference but then I really started to notice.

For the first time the tips of my eyelashes were touching the skin under my brows! I was so excited! They length looked like I had false individual lashes on without mascara! The bottle did last a lot longer than it said it would so that was nice as it isn't super cheap. I put it on at night, in bed, gliding it along the line I'd put eyeliner (takes practice without a mirror ). I had very sparse lashes and are now filled in and double the length and darker. It took 3-4 months before I saw growth and now after a year, I use it on alternate nights, sometimes putting extra virgin olive oil or glycerin on them and growth is maintained. With mascara, it looks like I have extensions. At age 55, I love it. I was paying $24-28/ tube that lasted 2 months. The ONLY unfortunate thing was that some of them grew, but in a different direction so thy didn't quit curl up like the others but that is probably just my body rather than the serum. Oh, slight redness in eye if you put it on and keep eye in use (daytime use rather than sleeping) but no iris color change like is possible with LashRevive. (Rapid lash is NOT prescription but for me, works as well.)  You do have to keep using it, or they will go back to the way they were. But that's fine with me because they look so nice it's worth it! I totally recommend this, just have a little patience.


This is the second product that I’m currently using by Protégé and if funds permit I’ll be getting this MISTIQ Instant Face Lift Rapid Lifting & Tightening Spritz again.

My Spritz arrived in a neat little pump spray with 14ml product inside and has a security seal so you know it hasn’t been tampered with. The outer box has all the information you need to know; Ingredients; Directions; Description; Company Information and the 100% Customer Satisfaction. All of this information is also under the product description on Amazon and if you visit Protégé Beauty website. It is worth noting here that they offer a 365 Day Money Back Guarantee if you are not totally satisfied. This to me shows how confident the Seller is about their product.

As with all Health and Beauty products I always like to check that they are 100% Cruelty Free and Not Tested on Animals, this product passes that test as with all their products. The Spritz is a great size and very easy to use – Point and Spray….. I must admit that being the ever sceptical I didn’t really know if this would work, I’m very pleased to say that it does just as described. After spraying it on my face and enjoying the aroma; can’t describe the smell but I like it. Not only was it refreshing but soaked into my skin and dried quite quickly. It was only about 5 – 10 minutes that I started to feel it working. The best way I can describe it; it feels like a face mask drying, it’s not unpleasant at all if anything I know it is working. I’ve been using this every day for 5 days and I really like it.

If you wear make-up this can be sprayed under and over it if you want. I personally only wear mascara so can’t comment on how it works with make-up.  I have sprayed my face after using an anti ageing face cream and I still felt the same reactions and my cheeks looked, dare I say it – Radiant – I’ve also used it a few times when I have my bursts of sweating and hot flushes that go with the menopause and I must admit it was really refreshing.

This is one beauty product that I will confidently recommend and happily report that even after only a few days use, it does work on me anyway.

**I was able to purchase this at a discounted price.**


I've tried a couple of different types of epilators over the past 15-20 years.  While I was usually happy enough with the results, I rarely used them since it always seemed like you had to wait until the hair got long enough for the unit to grip the hair in order to yank it out.  And rarely did I really want the hair on my legs to reach that amount of stubble.  Not to mention the pain that is involved with epilators.  Yes, I am a weenie.

This model of the Braun Silk Epil removes much shorter hair.  It claims to remove hair that is as short as a grain of sand (0.5mm).  I personally find it requires it to be a bit longer than that to grip; but it does do a much better job of reaching short hair than others I've tried.  It has a pivoting head which lets it work around all your body contours.  A light on the unit allows even the palest, finest hairs to be visible.

In addition to hair removal, this epilator refines your skin.  A sonic massage system and high-density brush scrub away old skin cells.  This exfoliation helps to stimulate the regeneration of surface skin cells in order to create a smoother skin tone.  I do notice a bit of a smoother, more even skin tone on my legs now.  This sonic massage is my favorite part of the device...in part because I really don't like the tweezing part.

This model can be used wet or dry and uses rechargeable batteries rather than a power cord.

Unfortunately, I find that it still hurts...although not nearly as much as it used to.  With regular use, the hairs on my legs have become fewer.  Plus, the already pale fine hair is becoming even thinner and weaker.  Braun claims that it will keep your body free of hair for up to 4 weeks.  I usually find it to be somewhere in the 2 to 3 week range for me.  Still, that's nice for when you're going on vacation or heading off to the beach for a week or two.  I allow the growth to get to the slight stubbly stage and then I'm perfectly smooth for a couple of weeks.


I received this product discounted in exchange for a review--I state this disclaimer upfront because that's what I would want to know first, and I too am disturbed by the ratings inflation on Amazon for IEF reviews lately. I do not indiscriminately give 5star reviews, and they are only given for a fraction of products I try that I find are exceptional and I would buy myself at FULL price.  If you wish not to view IEF reviews such as this, click on the filter link to the right of the review section, and then click on "verified purchases only"; that will take most of them out.

Well, I'm overall pretty pleased with this product.  I got it hoping I could use it to organize some of my nail polish minis, and it does hold much of my collection.  The mini OPI bottles for the most part fit in the lipstick columns, though not all the way in, for some (strangely enough, the Nordic Collection ones are just a smidge smaller and go in smoothly, despite supposedly being the same exact size).  That was the main purpose of me getting this, so I'm pleased.  I know it was made for other types of makeup, but I already have a system for them; it was all my loose polishes that were driving me nuts.  Please note that you won't get many full-size polishes to fit, though the Essie square type bottles make it easier to get as many in as possible.  As you can see, I had to put some big bottles upside-down to fit more in.  It still had room for my nail brushes, file, foils, tapes, glitters, and cotton balls in the bottom.  The material is a very clear acrylic, but it doesn't feel too cheap.  One complaint I have is the drawers can get a little stuck; but this is common with these acrylic drawers.  Also, the top pc is separate from the bottom drawers, which I don't like.  But these are all minor complaints.  Overall, pleased it does the job.


If you are looking for Harvest themed movies the first two in this collection are perfect. Harvest Love is about a woman who find herself again when she goes home for a vacation. The love story has the usual conflict at the start but the characters fall in love slowly and with a lot of restraint. No kissing until right at the end! Made me want to try pear desserts. Harvest Love is very innocent but has a little romantic dancing at a festival. I'd say it should be rated PG for this.

Pumpkin Pie Wars was really cute and I loved that the women in the movie all ended up friends again in the end. Basically you have two best friends who have a falling out and it takes years for them to even speak to each other again. The happy ending in this can't be beat! Plus lots of baking competitions and romance. A little kissing but that is it.

Truly Madly Sweetly made me feel uncomfortable for the most part because the characters were always in conflict. While the ending is happy I just felt like I would probably not watch it again. I don't mind when characters don't like each other at the start, but to be fighting for different goals basically the whole movie was not as enjoyable to watch. I also wondered what would really happen in their circumstance if the ex wife decided she wanted her husband back. It all felt a bit too risky for me.

But no violence, swearing or anything objectionable in any of the movies. The G rating seems true for the last two of the movies at least. PG for Harvest Love.

And I must admit my big strong husband came and sat right next to me while I was watching Harvest Love. These movies are enjoyable for men to watch too. Apparently. ;)))) He watched all three. But his question was..."Why are all these movies the same just with different actors?" I told him they are just what women love to watch over and over again. It is the romance we crave. So we enjoy watching two characters fall in love.

~The Rebecca Review


I will start out by saying that I did not purchase my Wahl Smart Shaver from Amazon since I found it cheaper elsewhere.  With that being said, I'd like to comment based on my usage of this shaver thus far. First of all, I just recently used a Braun 9 series shaver. Unfortunately, this shaver does not have a cleaning/charging station but I'm not convinced that is a deal breaker. I am also puzzeld by some of the negative reviews here. I literally turned on both shavers, and in my honest opinion, the Wahl was slightly quieter. The Wahl does have some similarities to a Remington shaver. For example, the two inner blades resemble the Remington as does the sound of the shaver. The outter foil seems to be very unique to the Wahl brand. So in using the Wahl Smart Shaver, I found it to be very effective on 2+ days of beard growth as it went through the facial hair with ease. The shaver head is thinner which in my opinion allowed me to get closer than both Braun and Remington shavers. The hypoallergenic foils that have symmetrical and asymmetrical foil slots provided me with an exceptionally close and clean shave. Almost 12 hours after my initial shave, and I barely felt any stubble growth. To me that speaks volumes about this shaver. I was very skeptical about trying this shaver based on the prior reviews here and the fact that the Wahl shaver was cheaper than the leading brands (e.g., Braun, Panasonic, Remington, etc..). However, for now I'm glad I took a chance and decided to give the Wahl Smart Shaver a chance. Also, if you view other sites, this shaver ranks significantly higher than it does amongst Amazon shoppers. Not sure why this is but something doesn't make sense to me. So if you want a clean shave and also don't want to go into debt buying a shaver, I suggest giving this shaver a try. By the way I'm retired military and this would've been nice to use while I was active duty. Lastly, if you're still not convinced, please take into account that Wahl guarantees this shaver for five (5) years. Take a chance. You'll be glad you did!