Amazing! one word of advice though.. synthetic wigs are fibers do not have  mbrush ones like this with a "far back" or "deep" lace front (and that part is all hand tied btw) ,and then the rest of the wig is machine made,... or you will be inone big mess lol find the widest tooth comb u can and use that starting from the ends at the very bottom going towards top of head section by section slowwwwwly or "Luxor's wet brush" brushing same way Amazon definitely sells it think for about $8 or $10 but  not only is this brush  amazing for your hair but it's awesomeeeee for synthetic wigs as well as humans course. as you can see I am a licensed cosmetologist for over 12 years and I have never seen a brush transforn all of my clients hair into such healthier hair once you get this bro she will never go back ik back to the wig I never write reviews btw but thought I'd offer some advice bc I own over50 wigs!! Lol it's z healthy way to change ur hair color! Anyway Google what are the different material they use to make synthetic wigs and see which look is best for you!  As far as care goes get the comb or that brush along with baby oil, baby powder (or dry shampoo) ..a sulfate free shampoo n conditioner and this is so good for ur hair as well (Loreal has good ones that you can get anywhere) larger sized zip lock bags (not brand) (everything iin this review can be "equate brand" or any generic) clips, and finally an old empty spray bottle if U have one that use to be a product wash it good and refil it with bittled water or filtered  or just buy one in the "travel size items isle" and full that up...Ok so if the ends of your long shiny beautiful wig like this one gets frayed looking or frizzy you are aloud to use heat on this particular wig ( it usually always says it in the info somewhere) so what u wanna do is either wash n condition it first only if It's been a very long time..,.. do not wash synthetic wigs often! I repeat (ok u get it) ok so when u wash a wig ur suppose to fill sink up w a squeeze of shampoo n wTer let sit for 15 rinse. Cool water blot w towel then repeat  steps with the conditioner  and rinse w cool cold water. Ok then blow dry on warm or let sit over night n air dry then once wig is dry get you clips and spray bottle (or if u didn't have to was it you would start here) Clip the top sections up leaving all the hair right above ur ears and below down spray about 3-4 times w water set flat iron to 150-200 no higher! N take a your wet brush or comb n comb the damp hair n flat iron it while damp ull see steam that's ok ;) repeat steps until hair feels how it did when first purchased :) one your done get your baby oil n run a little like the size of a dime rub it on your hands as if it was lotion then take your hands and rub it through wig comb or brush it nicely n gently from ends to top n every evening before bed store it in a plastic bag try n get all air out of bag while sealing it! If u at least do the oil n bag every night for storage this will keep ur synthetic wig nice n it will last you way longer then if not. The bottoms of synthetic wigs tend to get ratty and poofy fizzy like looking so always be extra generous with moisture as wigs are not hair growing from your head getting all those natural oils.. And the flat iron n water trick is the best for that like I said..but anyway as your doing this an old lamp (not plugged in)!lmao or a huge candle will work as a manequin head or simply type in "styrofoam manequin head for wig "on here or go to ur local beauty supply and they should have one if you ask! They're like 3-$4 the baby powder or dry shampoo is for top to middie only(not in the bottom or ends) if wig is toooooi shiny looking! Ok I'm done holy crap no wonder y I don't write reviews lol ...but yes this wig is gorgeous Lolll hope I helped someone out there


I have been a long-time user of Emjoi epilators. In fact, I've only ever used Emjoi epilators because they worked well for me. So, when my last one died recently, I was excited to see this model touting 60 tweezers instead of the measly 36 tweezers on my old Emjoi. I am not an especially hairy person, but I love how epilating makes my legs, arms, and underarms so much smoother than shaving. The main drawback is that it takes longer to epilate because the head is usually so small and you have to repeatedly go over the same area to make sure you get all the hair out. I was hoping that having almost twice as many tweezers working would make the job go faster. Apparently, I was wrong in that assumption.

The first thing that struck me with the eRase was the size. It is tiny! (See my pictures comparing it to my old Emjoi Soft Caress) I have medium-sized hands, and the eRase is a slippery little bugger to hold onto for an extended period of time. It doesn't help that the whole unit is made of smooth plastic with no bumpy or grippy parts to help your grip. I ended up having to sort of pinch it with my fingertips the whole time I used it. Very ergonomically bad for your hands.

The other main thing that I noticed was that the whole thing - other than the tweezers - seems to be made of plastic. You can see in my pictures that even the gears that drive the tweezer heads are plastic. I can't imagine this epilator lasts long with plastic gears. It's really no better than a little high-powered wind-up toy (it even kind of sounds like one when it's running).

As for the hair removal part - the whole reason why I would buy an epilator - it was mediocre at best. It did not save me any time over my 36-tweezer model. The eRase is so tiny that it didn't cover any more surface area, and the design is flawed so that the two heads seem to get in the way of each other and actually pull out less hair per pass than my old model. I also felt like it was just ripping the top part of the hairs rather than removing them from the roots. I noticed, too, that it did not remove the fine hairs on my underarms and legs very well at all. Also, for the very first time in my 20+ years of epilating, I got some of my underarm skin caught between the tweezer head and the back of the unit. Ouch! I'm still feeling the effects of that 2 days later.

There are other small details that made decide to return this epilator. The fact that it's corded was what I wanted. The cord, however, is not attached, so over time, it can become loose with constant plugging/unplugging (That's what happened to my last epilator). Since it needs to be plugged in for it to work, it would be better if the cord were attached to the epilator. I also don't always have a problem with things made in China - I buy them with the full knowledge that I most likely will get what I pay for - but this cheap, plastic, epilator is worth less than the $60 I paid for it.

Things I didn't do with this epilator:

- Epilate my face or private areas. I don't do that, so I can't tell you how well this epilator works for those areas.
- Use the sensitive skin attachment. I'm used to epilating, so the tiny, prickly feelings don't bother me anymore.

Overall, I was sad to have to return this epilator (assuming the vendor will take it back) since I had such high hopes for it. I guess I need to start looking for a different brand...?

Edit on 10/21/16: I was able to return this epilator, but because it wasn't sold by Amazon, I had to pay return shipping. The return shipping costed me about $7, so I basically paid $7 to try this epilator. Definitely not worth it since I could have bought a different, slightly more expensive epilator sold by Amazon, and returned it for free. So, keep this in mind if you buy something that is not being sold by Amazon - there may be free shipping to get the item, but you will pay to return it if you don't like it!


Here's the deal... You're gonna read reviews saying that the quality is poor, it doesn't fit right, etc. But listen - This is literally the BEST synthetic wig you can buy for this price point. I've been wearing wigs literally every day for about 2 years now, and have sadly dropped more cash on units than I'd like to think about. I'm not an expert on them per sé, but I'm getting there. So let me tell you what's up with this girl "Desiree".

1. I cannot stress this first point enough. For being priced at under $40, this is the BEST authentic-looking synthetic wig that I've found. Being that it's not human hair, you should automatically set your expectations appropriately when buying this. It's not going to last forever, you can't use high heat or a lot of product in it, can't dye it, etc. So make sure the style is what you like as-is. But if you go into trying this unit with those facts in mind, you are going to be pleasantly pleased! The hair FEELS super soft and real, I've never had to use dry shampoo to reduce any fake shine, and the fibers respond extremely well to a couple spritzes of moisturizer or hair spray when absolutely necessary. Honestly, to extend the life of mine a little more, I usually make hair products a last resort. This beauty fluffs up with more body on its own with just a little tousling.

2. The lace is truly transparent! This is a big deal for pasty chicks like me. I don't like to personally glue my units on, only because I still suck at getting it right, lol. But this lace won't show if you glue it on, so there's no need to use foundation on the edges. I will say that the lace isn't the softest I've ever worn, so it can sometimes get a little scratchy at times when it's warm out. But to me, it's a small price to pay for the benefits. The cap overall seems to be about average, but may run a tad small for some folks. I don't have a very big head, so this is a blessing for me personally. But since it's a short cut with very little camouflage in back for the nape of your neck, it's good to keep that in mind. It has clips and elastic bands to make it more adjustable, like most wigs. The bands are the kind that have that little extra curve to the end of them, if that makes sense? This is a very underrated quality, because it actually makes the bands hold onto the loops a lot better without snapping off or slipping out. So while it may be a little scratchy or a slightly tight fit, they definitely had long-wear use in mind.

3. Does it last super long? It depends on how you take care of it. Since I discovered this particular wig, I've actually bought 4 of them so far. Lol But hear me out - I've gone through some great learning curves through trial and error, and this has been my guinea pig for some time now. That being said, just be careful when brushing it, use a wig brush with looped bristles or just your fingers. Don't tug at it, because the lace WILL rip at the part. 😬 I have one that has some discreetly placed staples in the part, because I tugged too hard one time. But it works! Honestly, if you avoid washing it until absolutely necessary (and then only gently), and if you're careful with it, hang it on a wig head when not wearing, avoid hair products, especially ones designed for human hair, it'll last you a while. Especially considering it's synthetic. I still have and wear my first Desiree unit at times, and the only thing I've had to do to it over the last year is trim some end pieces that were frayed beyond repair. The reason I have 4 of these (soon to be 5), is so that I can cycle them out and extend the longevity of each one.

I hope this review helps some people who are trying to decide on buying this unit. If you're on the fence at all, this is DEFINITELY worth the gamble, especially at being so inexpensive! It is a very good choice for someone's first wig, experimenting with styles or colors, or just want something cheap for a cosplay, costume, or night out on the town. Trust me, you'll WISH wigs cost $35-$40 once you start shopping around elsewhere.

And if it eases anyone's worries, I'd like to confirm that I am NOT being paid or compensated in any way for leaving this review, and these are my honest thoughts on it. 😊 Enjoy!


I was initially (extremely) skeptical about buying hair extensions online. I was mainly concerned about:
1)  Quality
2)  Color
2)  Buying blindly online, especially at this price point.

Boy, was I surprised! They arrived on time, and in an aesthetically pleasing sealed, tamper-evident packaging, which I greatly appreciated. I will definitely order these again (and many of my friends will be soon, too)!

I naturally have multiple hues/tones to my hair, even more after summer sun exposure. The color matched my hair EXACTLY. The company's description says something to the effect of: due to color variances on your device's screen, the hair color you receive may differ - standard verbiage and totally expected since the only way to truly color match is in person. Anyway, the color I chose based on what I saw on my screen is true to what I received - no difference at all, actually.

I moved to a different state a few years ago. I have done a lot of research on which hair salons are best in my very large, and very popular, capital city. I have been to 3 salons here. Each one of them completely botched my easy to color, easy to cut hair. The last salon I waited over SIX weeks for the appointment, assuming that equated to a highly experienced and sought-after stylist. Nope! That stylist royally messed up my hair and created what I can only describe as a "shelf". The top/outermost layer is super thick/deep, and it's 8 inches above the next and ONLY other layer.

Without these beautiful extensions, it looked like I was wearing an ultra-thick, short bobbed wig on top of my long hair. Horrific!

I don't have a picture of the badly cut hair because, frankly, it was too embarrassing for me (and I don't embarrass easily). Look at the attached photo and imagine the middle layers missing - I had the top layer and the next one was the very bottom of what you see in the picture - that's it! 2 layers! I used these extensions to fill in the middle and, I must say, they look incredible!

I refuse to spend the amount of money salons charge for extension services (especially since extensions require repeated maintenance) so I did some research and found this company on Amazon. I couldn't be more pleased with the results! A lot of jaw's dropped when I showed my friend's how much I paid for these, especially because the quality is so good. Also, the friend's of mine who forked over nearly an entire paycheck on their salon extensions are experiencing some serious buyer's remorse right now.

The ONLY con to this product (at least the set I personally received) was that on several pieces even the smallest bit of my hair wouldn't thread through the bead. They were not salvageable. I lost about 15 pieces because the bead was too small for any amount of hair that's supposed to go through it in order to not slip off and stay in place for the maximum time. That said, considering I only needed to fill in a section of my hair, I (quite fortuitously) ended up with the exact amount of extensions I needed to fill in that area.

The extensions have evened out my layers, and have added a lot of volume to my overall look. My hair is as full as it was when I was in my 20's! I have naturally slightly wavy hair and, though the extension hair is straight, it waves up nicely with the right curl-enhancing products to perfectly match my natural hair.

The hair washes nicely and dries smooth and shiny - no frizz, even after heat-styling. I only use high-quality products on my hair so I can't speak to how it would react to the average drugstore brand, but it responds very well to the products I use.

Once you get the hang of how to "install" them, they're really quite easy. I highly recommend watching videos on YT for proper/improper microbead placement. Hair extensions will show (and create other unpleasant issues) if you haven't placed them correctly. Do your research and follow the recommended instructions!

My friend's are so envious of my hair, they've decided to order these, and plan to spend a "spa day" at my house!

I am VERY happy I found this company, and this product. It's been a long time since my hair has been the topic of envy. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!


I have tried so many eye creams including many highly rated ones & been so unimpressed or outright disappointed by them that I was not going to try again.  Fortunately just as I came to that decision the many rave reviews for this eye cream & for the [[ASIN:B016AV93FU PREMIUM Eye Cream with EGF ' For Men + Women ' BEST for Puffiness + Dark Circles + Wrinkles ' 0.5 Ounce ' High End Formula with Epidermal Growth Factor + Caffeine ' Anti-aging ' Try Risk Free Today!]] which I also love made me glad I decided to give it one final attempt.

WHAT I HAVE FOUND THE IDEAL SOLUTION FOR MAXIMUM MOISTURIZING & ANTI-AGING BENEFITS THAT IMPROVE THE LOOK OF BOTH THE UNDER-EYE & EYELID AREA IS TO use the Valentia eye cream for the area below the eye.  That's because it has a very soft & delicate & wonderfully moisturizing texture that leaves that area looking & feeling great.  Then I apply the Acetyl eye cream to my entire upper eyelid area as its consistency is ideal for that & it doesn't run into the eyes in any way & it causes an immediate tightening effect which I found perfect for that area but I preferred the softer & more moisturizing impact of the Valentia cream for the under-eye area.  However, you can use either cream around the entire eye area but Valentia did recommend not going below the crease of the upper eyelid to avoid the risk of that cream running into your eye & I do find that works but I prefer how the Acetyl is able to handle the entire upper eyelid area.

NOT TO KNOCK THE OTHER PRODUCTS AS PEOPLE'S SKIN NEEDS & PRIORITIES CAN VARY GREATLY but In case it helps to know so you can adjust my input for what is likely to work well for you, some of the other eye creams I tried that I didn't feel or see any benefit from &/or did not feel great to use or seem worth bothering with included the [[ASIN:B0108UO5GQ Eye Cream for Anti Wrinkle & Anti Aging Skin Care From Uptown Cosmeceuticals Offers Future Perfect Cream That Makes the Skin Look Dramatically Younger, 15ml, Experience the Cutting Edge Formula Now!]] which has the identical set of ingredients as the even more expensive [[ASIN:B00ZHV294M First Botany Cosmeceuticals INTENSIVE WRINKLE FREE ANTI AGING EYE CREAM with Argireline® , Fiflow® and other potent anti-wrinkle peptides, 15 ml]].  And I also tried but ended up just using it as a day cream for my face [[ASIN:B014O3PTXQ Anti-Aging Face & Eye Cream for Wrinkles, Puffiness, Dark Circles & Brighter Skin - 98% Natural, 72% Organic - Vitamin C & E, ALA, AHA, CoQ10, Peptides - Puristica 3.4 Oz]] as it didn't work well for my eye area.  And I also did not like the [[ASIN:B00UA2A0XK Eye Gel From Majestic Pure Offers Potent Anti Aging & Skin Firming Gel Cream for Dark Circle Eyes, Wrinkles, Eye Puffiness & Loss of Tone and Resilience, Try Risk Free Today! 50ml]] or [[ASIN:B00LU1V3JK Soothing Eye Cream with 70+ Powerful Ingredients to Combat Dark Circles, Wrinkles, Puffiness and Bags - Best Anti-Aging Formula for Men & Women - #GetHappyAboutYourSkin by Body Merry]].

So until I found this Valentia eye cream & the Acetyl Organics which says it is to be used at night, I was using [[ASIN:B00U38FSME Retseliney Eye Firming Cream for Dark Circles, Puffiness, Wrinkles & Bags, Organic & Natural, Best Anti Aging Eye Tightening Lotion for Crow's Feet and Fine Lines Twice the Size]] as that was ok in not aggravating anything but didn't seem to help in any way either.  And FYI my main priorities in using an eye cream are to get moisturizing & anti-aging benefits from beneficial ingredients as I rarely have dark circles or puffiness.  And for anybody who suffers from those last 2 conditions, I've been told that puffiness is usually the result of some type of allergy while dark circles can indicate candida overgrowth or poor diet choices.


This little gadget is awesome.  The only reason I am giving it 4 stars is because it took me some time to get acquainted with the settings and how they function.  I did read the manual which was helpful but in the end it was trial and error that got me through it.  Basically, if anything on screen is blinking that particular feature is in set up mode. You click the opposite button to then opt out and go on to the next feature.  The features are R, L, Temperature and Time.  Don't worry this review will clarify a few of your questions.  Once you get past how to operate the settings, it works great!  It is automatically is set to start on Celsius. The hottest temperature is 200 degrees Celsius which is the same as 390 degrees Fahrenheit.  Since I use it on the hottest temperature I leave it on 200 degrees Celsius so I don't have to change it to Fahrenheit all of the time.  If you want to change it to Fahrenheit you can do this by clicking both buttons together 4 times.  What I didn't know until after I used it is that you can change the direction in how the curling iron rolls, either clockwise or counter clockwise.  This is represented with an L for Left and a R for Right.  So next time I am going to reverse from L to R when I curl the other side of my hair.  Pretty neat.  Another thing to note is that you have to choose how many seconds you want to curl your hair.  I choose 8 seconds.  The roller will spin your hair for about 6 seconds and then stop. Do not pull your hair out yet.  It will begin to start beeping until the amount of time you selected is over.  The beeping will stop and this is when you can easily release the button and pull your hair out. If you abide by this feature you will ensure that you get even curls all around your head.  It works best when you use small bundles of hair at a time.  I tried to be lazy and my hair got caught up in it.  If this happens don't panic.  This device is actually really user friendly.  Just release the button and slowly push it and release, push and release until it unrolls your hair. Do not just yank your hair out.  I curled my hair at work during my break time.  I charged it at my desk with PC.  It was so simple that I did not require a mirror.  It was so convenient.  I loved not having cords to mess with.  It takes about 4hrs to fully charge.  Once fully charged it will last  about an hour.  It only took me 10-15 minutes to curl my hair but I noticed that I can only use twice without charging it or it will run out of power.  For this reason I make sure to charge it after each use so that it's ready for when I need it.  Make sure to unplugged it after it's fully charge so that you don't ruin the lithium battery.  If you do forget to charge it and run out of power it will operate if it's plugged in with a USB cord.  It is portable, lightweight and the outer casing does not get hot to the touch.  Not once did I fear I was going to burn my neck or hand. Love this!  Oh also, it will automatically shut off after 10 minutes if you forget to turn it off.  I highly recommend for adults, teenagers and even younger girls.  I just wish the settings will hold in place so that you don't have to go through this step each time before use.  Regardless, I am still on board! A+++  Enjoy!

REVIEW UPDATE:  I am submitting an updated review because the curling iron stopped working after a couple of months.  I do not curl my hair every day and it still broke on me.  During mid-use the digital screen started going out on me and it began making one long continuous ringing noise.  I could not power it off no matter how hard I tried!  I had to put it in another room and let it ring for a couple of hours until the battery died.  I have not tried powering it on again in fear that the same thing will happen again.  It's as good as broken to me and I will not be using it anymore.  It was great while lasted.


I bought the 8040x a couple of days ago and even I am surprised at how impressed I am with the shaver. I have always been a reader of reviews on Amazon and this is but my second review. This product makes me want to recommend it to everyone I see. Wow!! First, let me tell you about the shavers I have had.

My past shavers: I have had a Braun Synchro (lost with luggage on an international trip), a Norelco Reflex that I absolutely hated (but still hung on to for emergencies) and a Braun Activator 8595 (with Clean N Charge station) that I had till recently and absolutely loved. My Braun Activator (which I had for the past 3 years) broke when it slipped from my hand last week. Hence, I was in the market for a new shaver and thought I will research the shavers available since I was going to spend some money.

My new 8040X: I used my old Norelco Reflex for a week on a temporary basis till I bought a better model and absolutely hated it. It made my skin all red. As I was researching I came across the 8040X on Amazon and was intrigued by the idea of a wet shaver (having used only foil dry ones thus far). I tried it out in the shower for the past couple of days and I must say it has absolutely blown me away. It is so convenient, and the smoothest shave I have had in several years (as good as a Mach 3 shave that I stopped years ago). My wife was super impressed and to quote another review on this site....my cheeks AND I MUST EMPHASIZE even my neck, chin feel like "Baby's bottoms". The lotion that comes along with the shaver is awesome and goes along really well with the Nivea after shave lotion that I was already used to. Cleaning is a breeze...just hold it under water and run the motor for 30 secs. No more Clean and Charge Refills (boy are they expensive)

For the past several years I have been held hostage by the Braun company consumables (Clean and Charge solutions). It is a great relief that I found a shaver that wont hold me hostage like that, save for a little bit of moisturizing lotion that goes in the shaver (you dont really need a lot if you shave in the shower or by the sink). I am planning on buying one each for both my brothers as well as my father in law. Wonderful shaver and very well worth the money.

I have no intention of returning this shaver (I bought it thinking that I will try it for 3 weeks). Go out and buy this model, save your money and do not buy the 8060...dispensing the lotion into the shaver is really easy.

I will try and refresh this review in the next few weeks.

AS PROMISED ---- UPDATED APRIL 2008 --- AFTER 6 WEEKS OF USE

It has been at least 5-6 weeks since I bought the shaver and not surprisingly, I have not returned it to Philips. This is a great shaver. I have tried using it in the shower as well at the sink.

After having read complaints about the cost of consumables that come with this shaver, I decided to put it to the test. I began by trying Edge shaving gel prior to shaving with terrible results. It resulted in a very sticky shave....not good at all. I then decided to try a small travel pack of Nivea shaving gel.... and believe it or not....it worked like a charm....as good as the shaving conditioner. Apply a very small amount and do not lather it up vigorously...just a thin film.

Here is what I do nowadays..... I apply very little of the Nivea shaving GEL (not conditioner) and apply gently, do not lather up heavily. I use the shaver with little or no conditioner and it works just as well either in the shower or at the sink. Very little irritation and smooth effective shave. Also, applying the gel on your face prior to shaving prevents spraying of debris on and around your basin.

If there is anything I do not like about this shaver, it is the power and speed of the motor. While I cannot attest or comment on previous Coolskin models, that I have never owned, I can say that I can live with the power and speed of this shaver for several reasons. It is smooth, does not irritate your skin (which is extremely important for me after having experienced other shavers and razors) and easy to use. Go get one and if possible try getting it at one of your local stores like Bed Bath Beyond or Linens n things with a 20% off coupon.


I really love this smokey eye kit. It comes with everything you need to make a gorgeous, yet easy, look. I'm not the best at doing eye shadow and the more intricate looks can be SUPER intimidating, so a smokey eye is really my go to. Its the PERFECT look for beginners or people that don't want to spend a lot of time doing their makeup but still want to have a dramatic or noticeable effect. It can be a daytime or night out look and, i feel, really draws attention to your eyes without having to spend 20 minutes on them with tons of different shadows and tons of blending. I'm really pretty inept with eye shadow looks but am able to really pull off a smokey eye- so i have faith that even the most inexperienced person can handle this set! I also have really sensitive eyes, so not all makeup will work with me. I wore this eye shadow set for the majority of the week i have had it and can say that it doesn't irritate my eyes like other products can. Also, I love the shimmer in these products (and other Alexis Vogel products i own) because In just the right light it really catches your eye and in pictures with flash it really makes a difference.

This kit comes with a smudgy eyeliner pencil, a potted eye shadow, and some glow dust/loose shadow all in a cute little bag that can be used to hold them on-the-go if you wanted. The smudgy eyeliner is a thick pencil so you will need a bigger pencil sharpener to sharpen it. It comes in a black/dark charcoal shade with some shimmer in it. I LOVE the shimmer to it and that its noticeable, but still subtle enough, to not be too over the top.  It applies smoothly and you have time to smudge it as much, or as little, as you want before it sets and dries. Once its set it's not going anywhere either! I used it all week and really put it set to the test. I couldn't be happier. It lasts all day with no smudging or creasing and i don't have to worry about raccoon eyes after a night out. It lasts through sweating, yawning, and laughing until i'm in tears. It's one of my favorite eyeliners at this point. The potted eye shadow is also a gorgeous black/dark charcoal shimmer. It is insanely pigmented. A little goes A LONG WAY. I barely had to put any on my brush and i feel like it will last me forever so you get your moneys worth with this set. It blends great and really brought my eye look together. Lastly, was the glow dust. I'm in LOVE with it. I will say it again, IN LOVE. It's a gorgeous gold/bronzed shimmery loose powder. HIGHLY pigmented, so will last for ages as you only need a little for a big payout, and its really versatile and can be used for so many things. It really sealed the deal in convincing me to get some of the other glow dust shades available. You can use it in the corners of your eyes to really lighten and bring attention to them, or you can use it as an eye shadow on the lids. Depending on how much you use you can do a more subtle shimmery look or put on a little more for a stronger shimmer. I also have the Alexis Vogel eye primer and using it with this glow dust really brings out the pigment and shimmer. I felt great with it on. You can also use it as a highlighter for your cheeks or for a dewy 'sun-kissed' look although it is lighter than traditional darker bronze shades. I also saw somewhere when i was looking into getting this set, that you can mix it with lotion for a shimmer body lotion. Of course i had to try that and i loved it. It didn't stain my clothes or anything and i know that's a concern for me when i want to put traditional eye makeup in lotion. I just want to bathe in it for new years (kidding...not kidding!). It gave a really subtle shimmer to my legs and chest and i can't wait to sparkle on new years and mix up some more. I didn't have to mix that much into the lotion either so unless you want to look like unicorn poop (nothing wrong with that though!) , i'd stick with the 'a little goes a long way' motto! It's easier to add more shimmer to your liking than taking some out so work your way up to the desired effect.

(I received this product at a discount in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.)


I have been looking for an effective mouthwash that was alcohol free because I'm tired of the "alcohol burn" that comes with many of the top-named brands. When I saw this new product from Colgate I thought I would give it a try.

This new Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield is alcohol free and is advertised as an anti-gingivitis, anti-plaque mouthwash. The product I am reviewing is the 16.9 fluid ounce plastic bottle manufactured by the Colgate-Palmolive Company and comes with several fairly remarkable claims:

~ 12-hour protection against germs, even after eating and drinking.
~ Kills 99% of germs; kills germs that cause bad breath, gingivitis and plaque.
~ 24/7 protection.

When I first saw the 12-hour protection guarantee and then noted the 24/7 protection promise I thought, "Wait a minute!" I may not be a math wiz but those two claims don't add up. After closer observation I spotted the following recommendation: "Use 2X daily."

A couple of things I did like about the container were (1) the plastic cap came with a safety sealed wrapper around it so the consumer can be assured that there has been no tampering (most mouthwashes come this way, but not all do) and (2) the cap just screws off; no tricky push-it-down and turn or press-in-the-sides and turn caps. Also, if you flip the cap over so you can see the inside, there is what appears to be a cap inside of a cap. I doubt it was intended for this, but I found the inside cap could be used as a measuring cup for dispensing the right amount of mouthwash. I suspect the double-cap design is intended to prevent leakage but I thought it also worked well as a dispenser, too. Even though this was a 16.9 fluid ounce bottle, I was surprised just how quickly I used it up; even when using the nifty pseudo measuring cup I had discovered.

Now let's get to the questions most consumers have when they shop for mouthwash: (1) Does it work as advertised? and (2) what does it taste like? The product I have has a flavor that Colgate-Palmolive calls "Wintermint Rush." Now considering that I was looking for a mouthwash without a burning sensation or one with a soda pop taste I was hoping this "Wintermint Rush" also wouldn't taste like the title...a RUSH! After trying it out it definitely didn't have a burn or a rush. This mouthwash has a very mild, rather dull taste; no fizzing, bubbling, burning and definitely no rush; exactly what I was looking for. After rinsing I found the mouthwash left a fresh, clean taste in my mouth. But does it work like advertised? As far as I am concerned it does. My breath stayed reasonably fresh and free of an undesirable smell. I found the mouthwash left a pleasant coating on my lips, which my wife also found appealing. This new Colgate-Palmolive mouth also comes in two additional flavors: "Peppermint Blast" and "Spearmint Surge."

The label comes with many of the usual list of active and inactive ingredients, warnings and and so forth. This product is intended for use by adults and children over the age of five. One recommendation I thought was excellent was children 6 years to under 12-years-old should be supervised while using this mouthwash.

Overall I was pleased with this new Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield mouthwash. The fact that it doesn't have a strong flavor wasn't a problem for me. The taste isn't impressive, but then I don't purchase mouthwash for its jazzy flavor like I would the smell of my cologne. I buy it because it works; because it:

~ Kills germs.
~ Significantly prevents and reduces plaque.
~ Helps prevent gingivitis.
~ Has no alcohol burn.
~ Freshens breath.

Postscript (17 March 2014): I finished my bottle of Colgate Total Advanced Pro-Shield mouthwash this morning and I'm still impressed with this product. One additional note: I have been for decades prone to having minor, yet still annoying sores on the inside of my cheeks (not my gums) because of some prescribed medication I'm taking. After using this product for only a few days I haven't had another sore in my mouth. This was completely unexpected; what a relief.


Oh my word- no.

Okay- so this looked like a wonderful beginner kit. I am not a beginner, but I was excited to have everything in a tiny package- something easy to pull out with friends but with high quality results.

I got a friend, we opened the box and assumed I'd be ready to do her nails without getting my nail kit.

Nope.

The first sept (as it always is) was to clean buff and shape the nail- nothing included to do that.

I thought- okay- no big deal.

I got my stuff out and took care of it. I then applied their prep product- Nail dehydrator- all good.

I started to plug in the nail light, so I’d be ready after we apply the first coat- but this kit didn't include a plug- just a usb cord. (sigh) I got up again- and got an extra usb plug I had. Now slightly annoyed because this is supposed to be a ready kit-

but hey-- really-- not a huge deal.

Then I applied the base coat. Whew- runny. I wasn’t impressed with it’s consentaneity. But maybe it’d perform well?

Then I tried to cure it. Cue the light--

Oh, my word their nail lamp is horrible.

It’s very cheap looking- only fits four fingers- not the thumb at the same time, and really feels off- like the break into shards plastic, not the bendy kind. (I was still trying to accept this as a no big deal point but the red flags were slapping me in the face.)

I read the pamphlet to see how long it needed to cure- the pamphlet said "cure for the appropriate time" or something just a vague. I read the nail polish, to find the appropriate time- nope. I looed over the box- nothing.

We used the lamp like 5 times and finally got her base coat cured. Then we had to do the same with just her thumb. I have nail lights that cost three bucks that work better than this thing. I’m not kidding.  In fact- I use single nail lights that only cure one nail at a time—and this was SLOWER!

Okay- that was over.

Where is the red polish?

The box says: “Step two apply polish” and it has a picture of the polish- a red polish, they name it like it’s included.

It’s not.

This starter kit isn’t much of a START without a polish-

but Okay- my nail kit to save the day.

I pulled out a blush pink gel that always does me right.

But the base coat is weird. The polish is almost clumping on the nail. It applies a tad bit patchy. I get that not all formulas work together—but they DIDN’T GIVE ME a polish to work with so theirs- in theory- should be mostly universal. I didn’t know I was intended to buy-one polishe- AND their kit to make this happen.

I try to cure MY gel polish tin their lamp.
(thank goodness my friend is a very laid-back person- she was amazing about this, laughing with me--) I was itching to pull out a good lamp but I didn’t, so I’d give this a true test.
(Or because I wanted to test my patience. Two birds one stone)

Now—here is the saving grace—

the top coat is wonderful.

It works like some of my best top coats- it leaves that perfect glassy look and it applies like a dream.

Later I used the same top coat on my nails- and it worked just as well without the weird base coat and the horrible lamp and a totally different brand of nail polish.

THIS WHOLE KIT AND THE ONLY THING THEY HAVE GOING FOR IT IS THE TOP COAT!
Now I get why this has good reviews—it’s the gel top coat.

No wonder it lasts- I can only guess Red Carpet knows their top coat is fantastic, so they threw a bunch of bad apples in here –aware beginners won’t know any better.

Please. You can buy wonderful topcoats for 10-20 bucks NOT 50 OF YOUR HARD-EARNED DOLLARS- This is such a sad waste- and they don’t even throw in a file, or a plug in or red polish?

I have more stuff coming from this brand—things I got before I tried this-- that I’m going to be trying-
I really hope this is their only issue... we shall see. 

I hope this review was helpful because I don’t want your money wasted. :(


Type:A considers this a hybrid of natural and synthetic that's more effective than purely natural deodorants. The emphasis is on safe ingredients.

This is the first deodorant I've tried with a cream-extrusion applicator. Took a few tries to figure out how much to use. After that it seems to work pretty well, though it's hard to tell if it's better than others I've tried. Goes on fairly dry feeling.

As with others, it seems to me the scented ones create a better overall effect than the unscented. Masking helps.

The Evergreen Forest (Adventurer) scent is very much what the name implies, much like pine sap, fairly strong when going on, not as noticeable later. I love that smell, but I've heard some don't.

Modern Spice (Maverick) is indeed spicy. I mainly smell something cinnamony, but there's no cinnamon in it. Maybe the balsam. There's also eucalyptus, patchouli, vanilla, cedar and peppermint.

The Fragrance-Free (Minimalist) does have a scent, no doubt due to some of the plant ingredients. It's a dull earthy, slightly spicy scent.

Here are the ingredients for each:

Adventurer: diisopropyl adipate, glycerin (organic, vegetable derived), beeswax, dimethicone, heptyl undecylenate, Maranta arundinacea (arrowroot) root powder, sodium bicarbonate, Zea mays (corn) starch, triethyl citrate, sorbitan oleate, Copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, glyceryl stearate, Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil (organic), tapioca starch, Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf extract (organic), Thuja occidentalis (northern white cedar) leaf oil, Thuja plicata (western red cedar) wood oil, Abies sibirica (siberian fir) oil, Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) leaf oil, Pogostemon cablin (patchouli) oil, Pelargonium graveolens (geranium) oil, Lavandula hybrida (lavandin) oil, Canarium luzonicum (elemi) gum nonvolatiles, raspberry ketone, Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, zinc citrate, water, bisabolol, titanium dioxide, silver chloride.

Maverick: diisopropyl adipate, glycerin (organic, vegetable derived), beeswax, dimethicone, heptyl undecylenate, Maranta arundinacea (arrowroot) root powder, sodium bicarbonate, Zea mays (corn) starch, triethyl citrate, sorbitan oleate, Copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, glyceryl stearate, Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil (organic), tapioca starch, Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf extract, Eucalyptus globulus (eucalyptus) leaf oil, Pogostemon cablin (patchouli) leaf extract, vanillin, Myroxylon pereirae (Peru balsam) oil, Vetiveria zizanoides (vetiver) root oil, Juniperis virginiana (Virginia red cedar) oil, Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, Cistus ladaniferus (rock rose) oil, Dipteryx odorata [tonka bean] seed extract, zinc citrate, water, bisabolol, titanium dioxide, silver chloride.

Minimalist: diisopropyl adipate, glycerin (organic, vegetable derived), dimethicone, beeswax, heptyl undecylenate, sodium bicarbonate, Maranta arundinacea (arrowroot) powder, sorbitan oleate, Zea mays (corn) starch, Copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, triethyl citrate, glyceryl stearate, Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil (organic), zeolite, tapioca starch, Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf extract, zinc citrate, water, bisabolol, titanium dioxide, silver chloride.


I'm going to break this down a bit to help you better understand what you are buying.

Let us start out with the scent.  The shampoo had a barely there scent.  This is a good thing unless you like a heavy fragrance.  I didn't mind as the shampoo is usually not what really adds scent to the hair.  The conditioner had a fragrance that was light as well but more noticeable.  It is a very pleasant fragrance that my husband remarked that it reminded him of the beach.

Next we will look at the performance.  The first time I used this I didn't notice much lather, but there was much more after a rinse and repeat that I normally do.  The instructions say to leave on the hair (the shampoo) for a couple of minutes before rinsing.  Both my husband and I noticed a very pleasant feeling in doing this.  It is hard to describe, but soothing is the word I would use.  After shampooing you use the conditioner which you apply roots to tips.  This is important here because most conditioners you apply to the tips and avoid the roots.  I liked this a lot as I felt it was focusing on where hair actually grows from.

Results:  My husbands hair was great.  So soft and nice.  He is white (of Dutch/Irish/Italian decent) and has thin blond hair.  We have only used this twice so I will update later if there are changes.  You feel like you are doing something super nice to your scalp with a refreshing feeling after use.

My hair was straw.  I am so sorry, but it was. I am Puerto Rican/Cuban and I have the dark frizzy, curly hair that is often associated with the Islands.  My husband loves that about me, exotic as he says.  However, this did nothing for my actual hair in the sense of making it soft.  Does it repair hair?  I really don't know, but my husband loved the results.  I have mixed feelings because my scalp feels GREAT.  I do love the way my scalp feels, but I couldn't stand my actual hair.  It felt very clean, don't get me wrong, but not moisturized enough.  After using it the second time with the same results I went back in with a deep conditioner.  The one thing I did notice is that even though my hair felt straw like, it was very easy to brush.  It brushed the same as if it was soft and awesome.  It has never done that before when it has been straw like (which in all honesty has been a long time).

Now, this could just be the result of a new product and not the product itself.  We all know that sometimes our bodies (and hair) rebel against change, and sometimes it just doesn't work no matter what.  I also do not know what to make of the fact that it was so easy to brush when wet, even though it felt not so good.

Final thoughts:  I like this product for the scalp.  No, I love this product as does my husband.  I only wash my hair about once a week (because it is really bad to do more than that, especially with long hair) and I love how this feels on my scalp.  It is something you have to try.  That being said I do not like it on my hair.  I give it five stars for scalp care, and I do think based on the way it feels and the ingredients that we are looking at an excellent scalp care product.  My husband gives it five stars because he loved it overall.  He washes his hair more than me (he has like two inches on his head), and still is loving it.  In all honesty I like the scalp care more than hair care, because at this price it will last longer if I am using less.  You know, just enough for the scalp versus the waterfall that goes to my bottom.

Last point:  I went to cosmetology school and still enjoy that field and all the products and aspects of that field, I simply changed my mind at the end and got a degree in mathematics.  I know, 180.  I know my hair care, and this is great for the scalp, and maybe for different types of hair.  I will update with more use and will try it on my daughter who has my husbands texture with a bit of my curl thrown in.  Lucky girl. :)

Disclaimer:  I did receive this product at a discount for my honest review.


Everyone's experience with a razor is different. I've tried a lot of different types, and I was more than happy to let go of my Gillette Fusion Power early last year. I bought a Shick Hydro Power. I thought it was great, cheap all around with an amazing cut. I even have the highest rated review on the product on Amazon currently. Now, I looked at the reviews for this saying Hydro 5 is better. It might be better for one person or another, but I have used both extensively and like this one better.

I have been using the Proglide POWER (yes, power) version for about 6-7 months now. I just purchased this manual version to take with me to basic training (in case the power version would be confiscated). I'll backtrack and talk about my experience with the Hydro 5. When I used it at first, it was kind of rough. I figured it would get a little better and it did, but it still was uncomfortable. I fooled myself into liking it because of its price and how long the lubrication strip lasted. I was getting only a week on my Fusion Power before it started to become uncomfortable because the strip faded out, and I was getting 3-4 weeks with the Hydro 5 until it ran out. The lubrication on that thing is funny though, because sometimes the whole thing will fall out of the razor.

My experience with the Proglide has been positive in every way as soon as I took it out of the box. I have learned long ago to not hype up any product until I've used it for a long time. With 6-7 months of experience I'm telling everyone how it is. The proglide can cut through thick stubble as good as it does on your 5 o clock shadow. I hadn't shaved for about a week and used the Proglide and it cut me down smooth with no pain and with ease. I bought myself a replacement pack of 8 cartridges and I have run through 6. That means in 6 months, I have used 6. Actually 7 if you include the one it came with. For those of you out there who know how to make a razor last, one of these can go up to a month or two. For beginners or average shavers, you will get at least two weeks worth before you even consider changing it, and, the lubrication will still be there.

One thing I hated about the Hydro 5 was the grip. It was a horrible design. With the Proglide, it was made with you in mind. It just feels natural holding it, and every stroke feels just right. As we all know, replacing Gillette cartridges can be a pain in the neck (not physically). To buy a pack of replacements, you're looking at about $30 for a pack of 8. The same will cost you under $20 with the Hydro 5. Not everyone cares to pay for it, but it's more than worth it. It's the best shave I ever had in my life, and I don't mind paying $10 extra every 6-9 months for a better experience.

Think of razors like gas, and you are the car. You only require regular gas, but if you decide to go with the premium (Proglide), your car will run faster and be more responsive.

I will state again I have not used the manual proglide yet, but it's the same thing without vibration (which I don't use much anyway).

Hopefully your experience is as good as mine.

Here is a run down of stats in my own opinion for the Proglide.

Fusion Proglide
Standard: $9.74 (comes with 2 cartridges)- replacement pack of 8 - $28.99
Power: $10.94 (1 cartridge) - replacement pack of 8 - $31.99

Comfort level: 5/5
Effectiveness of each stroke: 4.5/5 (sometimes you have to run the blade back over)
Smoothness of shave: 5/5 - Your experience may be different, but this is the best shave of my life
Cartridge life: 4/5 - Depends on how you use it. Will get you 2 weeks minimum and up to 2 months maximum
Design: 5/5 - The thing I hate about most razors is the design. This one feels great in hand

Overall: 4.8/5 - It's not perfect, but the best razor I've ever used in my life

It comes out of box with a razor holder which most gillette razors have, but others don't. Also, I strongly recommend buying the Proglide shaving cream. it's the best I ever used in my life. You can literally see your hairs rising in seconds if you look closely.

Good luck everyone!


I have loved a lot of the By Terry products I’ve tried. I tried a mini of the loose Hyaluronic Hydra Powder, so I was excited to try the pressed powder version of it. But, I recently tried the By Terry Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder palette that had 4 different pressed Hyaluronic hydra-powders in it. It had colored powders, not translucent like this one. I got the “Fair to Medium” so it contained a pale pink, a pale bone colored shade, a pale bronzer, and a light bronzer shade. I didn’t like the light colored shades at all for setting my makeup. They seemed to make my skin look so dry, which I thought was so weird since it’s just a pressed version of the loose Hyaluronic hydra powder, which I loved. But, the loose Hyaluronic Hydra Powder only had 2 ingredients - silica and hyaluronic acid. The Hyaluronic Hydra-Powder Palette had a lot more ingredients, so I’m guessing that’s where the difference came from. They were also colored and the loose powder was translucent. This pressed powder is also translucent. It does contain more than 2 ingredients, I guess since it’s in pressed form rather than loose. But not a ton of ingredients (full list at end of review). But, given it had more ingredients and they were similar to the ones in the Hyaluronic Hydra-Pressed Powder Palette I tried and didn’t like, I was worried I wasn’t going to like this one either. But, I’m glad I tried it because I ended up loving it!

This comes in a nice outer product box. It comes in a nice compact with clasp closure, a mirror in the lid, and a powder puff. I never use the powder puffs that come in compacts like this, but it seemed nice enough.

The powder is very thin. It almost seems like you don’t pick any up when you dip your brush into it, but you do. Usually when I dip my brush into a powder, I have to dab off the excess from the brush before applying it to my face. I don’t have to do that with this. It only picks up a light amount, which is just enough for a very light layer. I have normal to dry skin, more on the dry side with some extremely dry areas. This doesn’t dry out my skin like the powders did in the palette that I tried. This goes on smoothly, sets my makeup in place with a very light layer, and doesn’t look dry, powdery, or cakey on the skin. It lasts well throughout the day.

I did notice that if I applied too much, I could get a dry look and feel to my skin. It’s so thin that it’s easy to think you haven’t applied any and to add more, which is when I get the dry look and feel to my skin. With the Pressed Powder Palette I tried, I found those powders worked well with a thin layer and didn’t leave my skin looking and feeling dry, but they also didn’t seem to set my makeup in place unless I applied more, which ended up giving me the dry look and feel. With this powder, I can apply a very small amount and my makeup seems to be set in place well and I don’t get a dry look and feel to the skin. So, I’m not sure why I got such a different result with the powders in the Pressed Powder Palette vs this one. Given they have similar ingredient lists aside from the color ingredients, the only thing I can think of is that this one is translucent and those ones in the palette were colored so that much

Overall, I think this is a great powder! It’s very thin and looks like nothing on the skin, but sets my makeup in place. It doesn’t feel or look dry on my skin. It works really well!

FULL INGREDIENTS
Talc, Silica, Mica, Ci 77120 / Barium Sulfate, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Magnesium Stearate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diisostearyl Malate, Methicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate. (T3355a1).


These come in an outer product box that is sealed in clear plastic wrapping. Once you remove the plastic wrapping, the product box has an open window in the front where you can see the eyeshadow shadow sticks (see photos). The back of the box lists the ingredients be the manufacturer (in China). It also has the cruelty free bunny logo. (See photos)

The eyeshadow sticks are all in black tubes. They have the brand name “Luxaza” along with the name of the shade on the front written in the shade of the shadow stick. There’s black lids on one end and a clear lid on the other end. Under the clear lid, there’s a brush. Now...it was really weird with the brush end. First, I went to pull off the clear cap, and it wouldn’t pull off. So I thought maybe it was screw off, so when I tried to twist it, I heard the clicking sound like the crayon part was twisting out, which I didn’t want since I still had the cap on that end. I then pulled really hard and the clear cap came off. Then, I brushed my finger across the tip of the brush to feel it, and it looked like a bunch of powder came flying off of it. So I thought maybe I missed somewhere where it said the other end of the shadow stick had a powder brush. So, I went to the product page to see and it doesn’t say anything about powder. It was just what I initially thought, that it’s a brush to blend out the shadow stick. So, I brushed my finger across the tip of the brush again to see if more powder came off and none did. So, I then took the clear cap off another shadow stick and brushed my finger across the tip of that brush to see if powder would come off...none did. Then I went through doing that with all the other shadow sticks and no powder type stuff came off of those. So I don’t know what it was with that first one...or if I’m just crazy which is entirely possible too 😂 Anyways, the brush feels nice and soft. It’s short and dense, but still a little fluffy, so blends out color well. Like I said, the clear cap is a little tough to remove...I really had to pull to get it off each shadow stick. Also, you need to be careful when putting the cap back on because the hairs of the brush get in the way.

The crayon part you don’t need to sharpen. It twists up. You twist the end with the brush. There’s not too much product in the tube. I twisted them all the way up to see. It ends up looking to be less than half the size of the tube (see photos, I took a photo of one twisted all the way up). They do feel smooth and creamy. They aren’t very pigmented. To get the pigment you see in my swatches, I needed to go over them each quite a few times (about 5 times). Most are shimmers. 2 of them have glitter particles in them (“Mermaid Teardrop” and “Purple Sunset”). The glitter isn’t too bad, it doesn’t fall out and leave glitter particles everywhere. But, like any glitter, when you try to remove it, you will see glitter particles randomly afterwards (anyone who have used anything with any glitter in it knows what I mean....it’s just everywhere! 😂).  I do think that a few of the colors are so similar you don’t notice a difference on the eyes. Especially “Dark Orchid” and “Dark Magenta.” I just don’t notice much difference between them. The brush on the other end blends them out well. They last okay on my eyes. I have really hooded eyes, so any type of cream shadow usually creases and wears off within a few hours. These were no different when I used them on their own. But, if I used them together with powder eyeshadow, they lasted well.

Overall, you get 6 shadow sticks for $9.99 (at the time of writing this review). If these are colors you like and you want just a wash of color, I’d say go for it! They are smooth and creamy. If you’re looking for something with really good pigment, you’re going to have to really build these up for good pigment. Since there’s other cream stick shadows out there that are much more pigmented without needing to build them up, I wouldn’t really recommend these if you want something with a lot of pigment without needing built up.


This comes with an outer product box. It has the same appearance as the tube of foundation - black with white wording. There’s also a little rectangle in the shade, with the shade number and name. The product packaging looks nice. It comes with a product card saying they love to hear from you and 2 samples for hair products (which I thought was odd for hair products with foundation, but whatever 😂) - 1 for “RG II Hair Loss Clinic Premium Shampoo” and 1 for “Sohair Morocco Argan Oil Hair Essence.” I didn’t try either of the samples so can’t say anything for how those work.

The foundation comes in a squeeze tube. When you twist off the main top, there’s a protective seal. I usually like pumps with my foundations. But, I don’t mind this being a squeeze tube. It isn’t messy at all. I just squirt some out onto my brush or sponge, dab it in areas on my face, then blend it out.

They don’t have a large range of shade options - there’s only 2. With BB & CC creams, they’re usually so thin that a shade that’s a little off from you is usually still okay. I got the shade “#1 Light Beige.” I’m pretty pale. I can make the shade work for me, but I do wish it was a tad lighter. See my photos. I did a photo showing a drop of this Bb Cream, then a swatch doing 1 swipe with a small amount on my finger, then took what was left on my finger from the swatch and dabbed it and blended it out. I also show a photo of a swatch of this BB Blemish Cream, where I also show some blended out. Then I compared it to a swatch of L’Oréal Infallible Pro Glow in 201 Classic Ivory and Maybelline 24 Hr Foundation in 102 Fair Porcelain (I tried to use foundations most people might have tried). As you can see, both are lighter than this BB Blemish Cream. The Maybelline is MUCH lighter. I’m pretty pale, but even that one is a tad too pale for me, so I always have to warm it up with bronzer. But, this BB Blemish Cream is definitely on the darker side for me, but I’m able to make it work.

The formula feels nice. It isn’t too thin or runny. It feels nice and creamy. On the product info page it said, “BB Cream Tinted Moisturizer Blemish Balm lets you perfectly blend & build tones from sheer to medium coverage.” Most BB creams I’ve tried are usually sheer to light, not able to go up to medium coverage. But, this actually provides a lot more coverage than I expected with a BB cream! I usually don’t go for BB/CC creams that often because they’re such light coverage. But, there’s times when I want lighter coverage and was looking for a new BB/CC cream and figured I’d give this a try. I’m really glad I did! It evens out my skin tone like I’d expect with a BB cream, but also provides decent coverage too. It doesn’t feel dry on my skin. You can also build it up too if you want, and it doesn’t look dry or cakey. I’d say you can get anywhere from really light coverage (like just evening out your skin tone and maybe covering small, light spots with a thin layer) to good medium coverage (if you build it up some). It builds up nicely enough where it might even be considered full coverage to some, but for me I consider it medium coverage 😂 I can’t build it up too much on myself because the color isn’t a good enough match for me. The more I build it up, the more it doesn’t match my skin. So, when I use this since it’s not really light enough for me, I can only use a thin layer of it. But, I did build it up just to test it out for this review and it looks nice and smooth on the skin whether you’re doing a light layer or building it up.

Overall, I think this is a really great BB cream! It gives you more coverage than other BB creams I’ve tried. I like the squeeze tube. The product feels and looks nice on the skin. I definitely recommend giving this a try if you’re looking for something that will give you light to medium coverage while looking nice, smooth, and not dry or cakey.


So far I’m really enjoying this! It comes with a dropper, which I like. It’s consistency isn’t too thick or thin. It glides on smoothly, and absorbs quickly without leaving a sticky residue. It has no scent, which I also love.

I am 34 and still suffer from hormonal breakouts. When will they end?! 😤  I get them around my mouth and chin area. I’m always looking for something to help with the hormonal breakouts. Usually, I get a pimple or 2, it usually takes forever to go away, and a lot of times there’s a red dot left behind where it was that just seems to hang around forever, sometimes even after a new breakout has come there’s still a red mark where the old one(s) were! By the time the breakout finally goes away (at least mostly other than the red mark that sometimes stays), it’s time for another! Vicious cycle 😠 So, I’m always looking for something that will help! I’d love if I could find something that would keep the breakouts away completely...if anyone knows of that magic, please let me know!! But, I’d be happy with something that would help get the breakouts to go away faster and leave no marks. I also have some indentations (scars) where I had breakouts in the past and picked them (oh, if only my past younger self could know what I know now!). So, I’m always looking for something to help make those go away or at least lessen them.

This says it’s an intensive 21 day treatment. The product information on the product page says, “Achieve a flawless complexion in 21 days.” The company is even is so confident in that claim that it also says, “We're confident you'll see results in 21 days with our acne treatment. And if you’re ever unsatisfied, no worries! We back it up with a 100% guarantee!” That is a bold claim, and they are backing it up! So, when I saw that I definitely wanted to try it!

It doesn’t say exactly what you do AFTER you’ve used it for 21 days. I guess since they are guaranteeing a “flawless complexion” in those 21 days, so they didn’t feel the need to say what to do once those 21 days were over. 🤷♀ I did see someone asked if they could continue using it after 21 days, and the company responded saying, “The optimal time is 21 days, but you may use it even longer, as you see fit.” So, that answered that question.

I have been using the serum for 21 days every night, and some days even in the morning. I did notice that my hormonal breakout wasn’t quite as bad, but I still got it. It did seem to go away slightly faster too. But, I definitely do NOT have a “flawless complexion.”

I honestly didn’t think I would get a “flawless complexion” after using this for 21 days. That is a pretty bold claim. I honestly don’t like the fact that they are making such a claim. That sets people up for disappointment if they really believe that using this for 21 days will give them a “flawless complexion.” The fact that they offer to backup that bold claim by offering a 100% refund if the person isn’t “satisfied with the results,” makes it a little better. But, I’m sure they know most people probably aren’t going to take the time to send it back after using it for 21 days. 🤷♀ Even though I didn’t think I’d get a “flawless complexion” after using this for the full 21 days, I at least hoped it would help lessen the hormonal breakouts and help them go away quicker. It did seem to do that. Now, since my breakouts are hormonal, that might be a factor in why I still got them even while using this regularly. So, if you suffer from acne and it isn’t hormonal, it might heal up current breakouts and keep any future breakouts away. I can’t really speak to that.

So, if you see that this product is saying you’ll have a “flawless complexion” in 21 days and that’s why you’re getting it, I think you might be disappointed. But, if you have realistic expectations - that this will help lessen the breakouts and help heal them up a little quicker, then I think you’d like this. Overall, it helped lessen my hormonal breakouts, helped them go away a little quicker, and my skin seemed smoother and less red in the areas. So, I’m happy with the results. But, boy do I wish it really did give me that “flawless complexion!” 😉


Overall - This device works fine and it's cheap.  Like many other ladies I'm a big fan of any kind of permanent hair removal and have had professional laser and electrolysis treatment (both Blend and pure Thermolysis) many times, when comparing to that I can confirm this unit works both in theory and in practice.  It hurts like crazy because it is Galvanic Electrolysis (the oldest and most classic type), which also makes a disturbing white foam ooze out of the follicle - that foam is actually Lye created by the electric current flowing through the natural liquid in your follicle and it's melting the hair and follicle lining on the way out, killing the hair permanently.  It makes loud obnoxious 7-second long beeps repeatedly as you use it which may drive a spouse or roommate crazy.  Each hair takes 2-3x as long to treat with this method compared to the way professionals do it, but it totally works.  Just don't expect to remove 6-10 hairs a minute like a professional, expect 2-3 instead.  It requires disturbingly wet and salty fingers holding the stylus which you have to frequently re-wet.  It's not suitable for anyone sensitive to electricity (which is to say, people with pace makers and some other conditions can not use this device).  But if you can deal with those quirks it is a very effective unit, and exactly what I expected as I was already familiar with the technology.

The gritty details - This device is a Galvanic Electrolysis unit, designed for use on self.  Galvanic Electrolysis works on the principle of using electric current to convert the liquid at the base of your hair follicles into Lye which is quite caustic and melts flesh in the area - in particular the goal is to kill the stem cells lining the follicle, so that the hair can never grow back.  These days you will rarely meet professional electrologists using Galvanic Electrolysis because it is both more painful and slower compared the now-ubiquitous Blend technology (Galvanic current and heat being delivered with the same stylus tip) or even plain Thermolysis (just heat).  The fact is that Electrolysis hurts like crazy and is a bit slow, but it kills the hair quite reliably, and some professionals still swear by it as being the superior technology - I don't have an opinion on that personally.

The technique for inserting the very thin tip next to your hair until it touches water is very well explained in the manual, and doesn't require as much dexterity as I thought - yes you have to be able to place the tip with millimeter precision and in the right direction so that it slides easily into the hair follicle, when you do this right (and have your fingers wet and salty enough while holding the stylus), you hear an annoying 7-second long beep.  You then hold it in there for another 7 second beep (and you can hold it longer than the recommended 15 seconds but you may raise welts and cause other temporary issues with the skin in the area).

The manual does a poor job of explaining the mere fact that this thing makes a beep when used successfully, and that you can easily test the unit by touching the tip to the touch plate on the base unit, which makes the expected beep - that was how I learned that yes my unit is fine and that I just had not put enough salt in the water I was wetting my fingers with (and they have to be quite wet but not quite dripping).

Some of my hairs released after 2 beeps with a gentle tug of my tweezers, as explained in the manual (although they just describe it as 15 seconds and not "wait for 2 beeps" which would have made more sense to me), but many took 3-4 beeps even at the higher settings (which can be excruciatingly painful).  Some ares are more sensitive than others, and if you find one is hurting a lot more than the others you should try turning down the settings and attack the other hairs in the area, failing to turn it down will result in welts around each treated hair but they fade after 30 minutes for me.

After the first beep I usually see a foaming white liquid begin to come out of the follicle, and the pain intensifies, each beep hurts more.  Ultimately this is all as expected.

To use this effectively on yourself you absolutely have to get a pair of jeweler's goggles or similar portable magnifier and light-source that will be practical to move around frequently.  Rather than getting a magnifying mirror to treat your face hairs I think it's more practical to have a friend treat those areas.  Also buy a pair of nice tweezers because the ones included are bordering on useless.


For years I used "Just for Men" on my beard and moustache. About 8 months ago I bought a new package. The product caused such severe irritation and chemical burns that I nearly ended up in the Emergency room. In the stores in my area, I found nothing but "Just for Men" for sale, so I turned to Amazon and ordered [[ASIN:B0013ZGQNG RefectoCil Cream Hair Dye (NATURAL BROWN) .5oz]].

  See my review of that product. I experienced the same severe reaction. I did some internet research and discovered that this is a major problem. It appears that the U.S. Government has banned the metal based dyes that had been used, forcing the manufacurors to change their formulas. The culprit is Phenylenediamine, or PPD. Nearly all current mens hair care products now use it. All across the Country, men are ending up in Drs. offices or emergency rooms, sometimes permanently scarred. Class Action Lawsuits are pending.

  There is a sizable minority of men who are sensitive to PPD, so be very careful to do a skin test with any hair care dye product, EVEN IF YOU HAVE USED THE PRODUCT BEFORE, since they are changeing the formulas. The directions on most products say that a skin test should show any problems within 24 hrs. With the RefectoCil cream I did not have a reaction for over 40 hrs, but it was so severe I almost ended up in the Hospital.

  Now on to the current product. It is not as convenient to use as the pre PPD "Just for Men", but it works, and I have had no reactions to it. I am 54, with a full head of hair, and only a slight dusting of gray at my temples. My beard, however, is about 3/4 gray. I normally wear a moustache and goat-T, trimmed short. The product comes as a green powder that looks and smells like herbal tea. I use a rounded teaspoon mixed with a little water to make a paste about the consistency of yogurt. I use a plastic tea spoon to measure, mix, and apply it.

  The first time I applied the product, I felt a slight burning sensation. Not enough to be a problem. Since I did not feel this after the first couple of uses, in view of my experiences, it may of been in my head. The directions say to apply the product to clean hair, just after it dries after being washed. I apply it about 15 mins. after showering, let it sit on me for about 45 mins, and then get in the shower again just to rinse it off. The mixed product is a green, herbal smelling glop. It has no smell after it is rinsed off. It does not stain the bath tub or anything in the shower. It does not stain skin, or drip or run if mixed properly. After rinsing, it does not stain clothes or bedding. It cleans up easily with water.

  I wouldn't want to get it on clothes, and I have never had that happen. I imagine that it would be a lot more messy for long womens hair, but that is not an issue with my beard. It doesn't pay to be stingy with the product, because if you do not completly cover the hairs, the ends will not dye properly. Since the product is inexpensive, this shouldn't be an issue. One application will remove about 70% of the gray, and two more applications over the next two days will remove all of it. I find this to be a good thing, because it allows me to control the amount of gray removed. I don't want to remove all gray, I want to match my temples and head, looking natual.

  When first applied, the gray hairs have a green tint, which fades away over the space of a few hrs. to a nice, natural, rich brown. Color couldn't be better, IMHO. For maintenence, I trim my beard and apply the product once a week. After 7 days, the gray starts to become visible. If I let it go 2 weeks, my beard is mostly gray again. After more than 6 months, I still have 1/3 of the package. I do not need to dye the hair on my head yet, but when I do, this will be my first choice.


I have an experience that isn't typical so I'll go with basics first.
I didn't really care for the smell too much.  Cucumber is very popular for skin products - I even use a cucumber face mask - but I found this to be very heavily scented.  I'm not a huge veggie lover so for a stronger scent I guess I'd have preferred clean/soapy, flowery, or a fruity smell.  It's not terrible though.
I do think these come out of the package a little unfriendly.  I usually have to use my nails to fish one out as it doesn't usually feed through like you'd expect a kleenex container or anything else to.  On the occasions it does automatically feed through the lid does still close and seal easily.  They pull out super folded and it can be a bit tricky/time consuming to get it unfolded to get the most use out of it.
They work great!  Easily removes "waterproof" makeup cleanly and leaves the skin feeling tingly fresh and clean and happy.  I like the price point too as each container has 30 wipes so you can save your time and washcloths for about $2.50 a month.
I don't really use skin products, I'm really pale and nothing matches well/I'm not in terrible need/I don't know how LOL.  I imagine it'd work great on powder and foundation since it pulls difficult eye make up well and I have seen it pull dirt from the pores of my "clean" face.  This is in fact good for sensitive skin too.  A lot of products leave my skin "too clean" - many products leave my face feeling raw and being red for a couple hours - this does NOT do that.
Onto my own not typical experience of why I'm hooked and will buy this product FOREVER...
I bought this for eye makeup.  I can attest this works on any brand of makeup as I mix and match between my top eyeliner, bottom eyeliner, and mascara.  I was tired of my washcloths looking like a clown used them because they were always stained with a variety of colors lol.  Washcloths often smeared and I still had to fight to get makeup off.  Now my washcloths are saved and this is a whole lot less work!
I wouldn't say this is a typical result so don't expect it but definitely worth it to share...
For no less than 7 years if not upward of 10 years, I've had a growth on my face below my eye.  I honestly never knew what it was but it always drove me nuts.  I recently got married and have good insurance now so I called around to have it removed.  No one could agree on what it was or who should take care of it.  The internet sure seemed like I needed an eye surgeon.  Because it was in the bag of my eye and not the lid the eye surgeon thought I needed a dermatologist.  In the end I gave up.  It drove me absolutely insane - my eye makeup almost drew focus to it and my eye lashes were/are too long to attempt any at home remedies.  I decided the frustration of waiting for appointments and bouncing around wasn't worth it.  I decided I was being petty cuz of how hard it was to get in somewhere and just get bounced around.  It had been there for years, it was the same color of my skin, I told myself to get over it...
............
THESE MAKEUP WIPES REMOVED THAT GROWTH FROM BELOW MY EYE AND I DIDN'T EVEN FEEL IT!!!
I will not shut up about this lol.  I'm 32 btw so that was a complete fk yeah moment.
After going out with my friend and putting some of her glitter on my face I got a pimple next to my nose on my cheek.  Doing damage control on that I noticed in the mirror that the growth below my eye is 100% gone.  I was SO shocked!  Especially because I honestly didn't feel it leave at all, or notice till then.  I do have a little scar that probably only I see (perfectionist) but for the amount of time there I'm not really surprised and don't blame that on this product.
I saved on doctor's/insurance fees.  I have a smaller scar than if I had to have a doctor deal with it.  I saved my washcloths.  I save tons of time as this works in seconds not minutes.
I'm forever indebted to this product for answering my prayer not just on efficiency but treating something I had no reason to think it would.  I will continue to use this brand.
If you're in doubt I recommend giving them a try - they really do work!  :)


Despite of what some people have complained about, the new 790cc-4 is many times better than my old Braun 7075 Syncro model. The first thing I noticed is how SMOOTH and COMFORTABLE it shaves, comparing to the Syncro, not to mention the shaving head no longer heats up like before. The Syncro used to occasionally cut my face at difficult to reach places, such as under the nose and by the neck, because I had to do several passes until it would shave properly. The 790cc-4 requires less passes and feels *extremely* comfortable in comparison. This also means I now shave faster than ever, and this used to be hassle to me. The body shape has changed but I still find it easy to hold, so it's fine with me.

But there were some things I didn't like:

* The sideburns cutter is at an awkward angle and make it difficult to see what I am doing. It also has it's own button now, which used to be the same as the power one in older models. I don't think this is an improvement.

* Locking the shaving head now has a separate button that is difficult to reach, and requires me to use both hands to do it. It looks rather flimsy, so I try not to use it much, afraid that I am going to break it - one person claimed to have already broken it in another review. Locking the head used to be simple with older models, so again, this was not an improvement.

* The base is now "automated", meaning that it decides on its own when I should buy a new cleaning solution cartridge. The buttons become unresponsive - it will simply stop working until you do it. Last time this happened, the cartridge was still a quarter full but the base would not let me use it anymore. Again, I don't think this is an improvement - it should let me decide.

* The shaver has built-in battery and "hygiene" displays, which may sound good at a first glance. The hygiene one measures (I assume) how long you took to shave, and then uses that information to tell the base for how long it will keep cleaning it. The older models would simply run a cleaning cycle and get done with it, while the new 790cc-4 wants to make it longer if I took longer to shave. This may sound like wasting cleaning solution when the amount of shaved hair from my face will not increase if I take longer to shave, so therefore it shouldn't take longer to clean. Sounds gimmicky to me, and perhaps makes you buy new cleaning solution cartridges more often?

* The shaving head has (so far) been impossible to find at local stores. From this I could assume that this shaver is not selling much, and that worries me because it wasn't cheap and I plan to use it for years to come. Braun claims the blades should last for 18 months of regular use, but my beard is so hard that they don't last even 10 months. Lack of offer might also mean that the head will remain expensive for lack of competition. Major stores here in Chicago (Target, Sears, etc) are not selling this shaver, so it makes sense they don't sell the shaving head, and that kinda worries me.

* The power button is tiny and hard to reach. The button sits at my thumb's 1st knuckle, and that's what I have to use to reach it. Used to be easy to turn those shavers on and off with the older models, so this was not an improvement.

* The manual suggests I only shave before taking a bath, which in my personal experience produces the worst shaving ever. People who have posted negative reviews here may have fallen for this. Shaving about 10 minutes *after* a bath works like a dream to me, and also causes less skin irritation.

Despite the rather questionable "improvements", I still like this shaver a lot and will not ever come back to my older Syncro - even because Braun has discontinued production of its shaving head, so I can't buy it anymore. So in a way, Braun has forced me to buy this new one and I don't regret the money I have spent on it. For what matters, it shaves closer and smoother than anything I tried before. Some people have complained that it is too noisy, but I find it much quieter than my older syncro. Conversely, the cleaning base is actually louder, but that doesn't matter to me.

All in all, I strongly recommend the 790cc-4 to anybody who can afford it. I took a star down for the issues above, but those do not keep me from having a perfect shave, faster and smoother than ever.


Ok, first off: a review of the seller. Then, a small tutorial on how to achieve pastel pink/candy colored hair!

Review:

You are probably not going to find Special Effects dyes cheaper from any other seller on amazon. This place is great, I got standard shipping and my dye got here within about 3-4 days. The packaging was great, my dye was bubble-wrapped and in a BOX not an envelope, so it wasn't roughed up from shipping at all. Inside the box, was their cute business card and for some reason....a Swedish fish candy...I don't know why they gave me a Swedish fish, but that was a cute/odd touch. So overall:

Shipping  5/5
Packaging 5/5
Price  10/5 (Atomic Pink for $11? Crazy cheap!)

Now, here's how I dye my hair:

Disclaimer: I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL. However, I bleach and dye my own hair at home on a budget! These are all tips and tricks that I learned through trial and error and what I have found through hours upon hours of research. Until just a few weeks ago, the thought of bleaching my hair terrified me, too. But I spent a LOT of time realing posts from the LiveJournal Community PinkHair (go check it out, it will save your hair the first time you dye) and now I'm fully confident in dying my own hair and getting it exactly the way I want.

First of all, I want to say that if you have light brown hair at your roots that you haven't dyed, this dye WILL soak into them and give them a pink tint. Aside from that, YOU NEED TO BLEACH YOUR HAIR. If you want to get the color in the bottle exactly, you will have to bleach your hair, there's no way around that, your hair needs to be WHITE. The only reason to skip bleaching is if your natural hair color is very light blone (almost white) or you just want to tint your hair.

Trust me, if you do it slowly (over the course of 2-3 weeks) bleach is not scary and should NOT burn. It may be slightly itchy, but it should NOT ever burn or hurt! Ideally you should not wash your hair the day before or the day of bleaching. This builds up enough natural oils on your scalp to protect it from the bleach and keep it from hurting. Yes it may be gross and oily until you bleach it, but when you come out without hurting your scalp, it will be well worth it.

Now, the reason why bleach is because you want the color to be exact to what is in the bottle, or close to it. Think of it like this: take a white sheet of paper. On one side, color with a brown/black/red crayon (this is your natural hair color)...now take a light pink crayon and try to color over that brown/black/red. At best it turns into a nasty mud color, at worst, the pink doesn't show up at all, does it? Now color with the pink directly onto the white paper...the color is vibrant and true to the crayon, isn't it? The white paper is like bleached hair.

If you're looking to get a pastel pink/light candy pink out of atomic pink...you will need to dilute it, and that's because the color IS STRONG. The best way to dilute special effects dyes are with really thick conditioners or deep conditioning hair masks (think pantene, or those conditioners that come in jars, just avoid anything with dimethicone in it, as it separates the color from your hair).

If your hair is already bleached, then mix tiny amounts of Atomic Pink with your conditioner to get the exact color you want. Don't make it darker, because your hair will turn the EXACT color your conditioner/dye mix is. Then, just put it all over your head like you would with normal conditioner, and let it sit in your hair as long as humanly possible! I mean at least half an hour if not more! 15 minutes will only give you a tint, it won't dye your hair correctly. And don't worry, with all that conditioner, plus the natural ingrediants in the dye, your hair will be baby soft by the time you wash it out. =)

And then just dry your hair and you're done! If you're like me and went for a lighter candy pink, then this bottle will last you a LONG TIME. My hair is very thick, curly and down to my waist, and I only used about a teaspoon of Atomic Pink and about 2-3 cups of conditioner.

Have fun,
Wulufii


I used Splat's Pink Fetish, which worked wonderfully to turn my hair into radioactive pink.  Granted, this product will work differently for different people.

I am male, my hair started out exactly 16mm long, and my hair is naturally dark blonde.  Given this amount of hair and this already light hair color, the provided hair bleach and hair dye were more than enough for me.  I had the hair bleach in my hair for about a half hour, which thoroughly bleached my hair to a very light golden color.

This is the first time I have ever had any coloration or bleaching of my hair done, and I did this completely by myself.

Some reviewers complain of getting boils and other skin problems from the hair dye.  This did not happen to me, nor does it happen to most people.  However, there is a warning about this on the bottle.  Some people's skin is allergic to the hair dye.  The instructions give a recommended 24 hour skin test to perform before doing the full hair dye.  I skipped this test and lucked out, but it would be a good idea to do it.  Just plan on waiting 24 hours before performing the real hair dye.

Here is the list of items I used:
- Latex gloves.  The gloves provided in the kit are enormous, and you will need at least two sets of gloves.
- Splat Pink hair dye kit
- Glad Plastic Wrap
- Petroleum jelly
- Paper Towels
- Plastic hair cap / shower cap
- Hand-held mirror, in addition to the fixed bathroom mirror

Here is the procedure I followed:
- Wash hair with a bar of plain soap in shower
- Dry hair thoroughly
- Apply petroleum jelly on forehead, ears, and all around the hair line
- Bleach hair using Splat's provided bleach.  Follow bleach directions and make sure to use gloves.  Do not be afraid to put on the bleach.  You want to cover the entirety of your hair as quickly as possible.  Do the odd places, like the outer edge of your hair and the back of your head first.
- Leave in the bleach for one hour, or less if it is working well.  It was obvious after about 30 minutes that my hair was extremely light.  I did not use a hair cap for this, but I did wash my hands with water and then sprinkle the water onto my hair to keep the bleaching agent wet.  It stops working when it dries out.
- Wash hair with soap and water in shower
- Put down plastic wrap in the sink and on the counter
- Petroleum jelly on ears, neck, forehead, and all around hairline
- Put the dye into your hair, making sure to get everything.  Use a fresh pair of gloves for this.
- Put shower cap on and wait for 2-4 hours (I personally waited 1.5 hours)
- After waiting long enough, take off shower cap and dry your hair as quickly as possible.  A hair dryer would work great, but I do not have a hair dryer, so I just put my head in front of a heated air vent for several minutes.
- Rinse hair in shower with cold water until the water is only lightly tinted.  The water coming off my hair actually turned perfectly clear after several rinses, but this is probably because I have so little hair.
- Immediately dry hair afterward.  The towel will be stained.

I have only 16mm-length hair, and I used most of the bleach and 2/3 of the hair dye.  Granted, I wanted a very thorough bleach and a very thorough, bright pink.  If you have more hair or darker hair, you will certainly want to get more than one kit, and likely a stronger, stand-alone hair bleach.

I did all of this naked to prevent getting the bleach or dye on any clothes.  I got specks of bleach and dye on my shoulders, which was no problem.  I just wiped them off with paper towels.

Hair bleach is corrosive.  It will burn any skin that it comes into contact with.  For this reason, try to avoid putting it on your scalp, and make sure to put petroleum jelly all around your hair and especially your ears, just as you should when you use the hair dye.

When it rains, your hair will drip pink.  I think this is awesome.

Splat hair dye will stain anything in concentrated form.  This is why I put plastic wrap all over the bathroom sink and counter.  However, Splat hair dye is not powerful enough to stain anything in the shower when you are washing your hair at the end, or anytime in the future.  It will always stain your towel, though.

Everybody, including a professional hair stylist and a French jewelry diva, has been telling me they love my hair.  Many people tell me that usually pink hair attempts are ugly and faded, but my hair is truly radioactive pink!


I've used the Norelco 6613X now for almost 4 months and I've been amazed at how much I like it.  This is my first experience with an electric/cordless shaver and I'm impressed -- especially since it's been such a good trade off from the disposable razor.

The shave....Being of Nordic decent I really don't have to shave everyday.  I've found this razor to work best on at least a full day's growth or more.  I've also taken the advice of at least one other rater and started my very first shave with an electric shave lubricant, like "lectra-shave".  You'll find this razor shaves much easier when a lubricant is applied first and you'll wonder why you haven't tried an electric/cordless sooner.  No more cuts, nicks, bumps, or razor burn.  I haven't so much as thought about a disposable razor since owning this one.

As for cleaning.....I've found that a shot of canned air duster over the inside of the razor heads before each use will greatly extend the life of the razor blades and you won't feel like you have to take the blades out to clean so often.  (Be kind to your fellow bathroom users and shoot the heads with air cleaner in the shower before showering -- no whisker accumulation in the rest of the bathroom!)  The manufacturer recommends a monthly cleaning of each individual head as well as oiling each head.  I've followed the recommendations and haven't had a problem yet.  Pay close attention when removing the heads.  You'll want to place them directly back in the same place you removed them or risk getting a pulling or tugging from the razor as opposed to a smooth comfortable shave.  It only takes about 15 minutes a month to clean and you'd most likely have to do this with any electric shaver.

About the charge.....if you shave every day or even twice a day, you may have to charge this model more often than every three weeks that I  do.  With this particular battery, the manufacturer recommends that you give it a 16 hour charge initially and each time thereafter.  If you've ever overcharged a rechargeable battery, you know they don't hold a charge any longer.  You don't want to replace the rechargeable battery often so it's best to time your charge at exactly 16 hours.  And, only recharge when the charge is completely exhausted.  If you worry that you won't get a complete shave without the battery going dead, (has only happened to me once) start with your neck; by the time you've completed your neck you'll know if there is enough charge left to complete your face.  If not, go scruffy that day.  A shaved neck with a scruffy face can look very appealing.  After your first full charge you'll know when the battery is getting low.  I've even left my shaver running while I shower and get dressed so it can completely exhaust so I can have it fully charged by the next morning.  However, if you chose to just let it run to exhaustion, it will take longer than when pressed on your face.  It's all about mechanics!

The backside trimmer works well for trimming around the ears or sideburns, I guess....I have none.  I've had the back of my neck trimmed with it and it seems to work as well as the corded trimmer I've used for years and hasn't seemed to dull.

Overall this is a great cordless razor.  I've never used a corded model so I've nothing to compare it to except the disposables.  But for less than $50, I'll never go back to a disposable blade again.  Of course there will always be those who think nothing beats a bladed shave.  I say, use this shaver for at least 3 weeks -- and use it exclusively.  Treat your face like it is your finest asset -- It IS!!; meaning, a thorough washing with a sudsy soap and water at least twice a day and a water based moisturizer after each shave or shower. You just might find you can simplify your life and never, ever, use a styptic pencil or worse, toilet paper, (yikes!) to dry the cuts and nicks on your face again!

Men,....Be good to your Face!