These come in a nice little box with the sizes assorted into little compartments. The box has a latch closure that is easy to open and close.

I saw another review that stated that they thought these were more press on nails even though the description said nail tips and that she can’t use them because what she got were actual nail tips, not what the product photos showed. That surprised me because I got what the product photos show. I’m glad I did because, like the other reviewer, I didn’t want tips. Even though the title says “nail tips.” The description says, “square full cover square nail tips” and the product photos show full nails, not tips. When you scroll down to the lower part of the product page, where it has “Product Description,” it states, “Shape: Full Cover.” So, even though they say “nail tips,” their product photos and descriptions imply they are full nails. So, like the other reviewer, I was hoping for full nails. Unlike the other reviewer, I did get full nails like what are shown in the product photos. So, I’m really happy about that! Another reviewer who provided photos also got the ones that I did, which are the same ones shown in the product photos. So, I’m not sure why the other reviewer got different ones. But, the company should really figure that out so that customers get what is shown in the product photos!

Anyways, the nails are nice. They’re thinner, but not too thin. They are solid white and really shiny. The product page has “recommendations for use,” which states, “Lady french acrylic style artificial false nails have a smooth surface. It is recommended to polish the surface to make it adherent.” I definitely agree with that. They are so smooth and shiny, if you want it to adhere good, you want to file the inside some to get them to stick the best and adhere for the longest. If I didn’t do that, they lifted pretty quickly. But, as long as I did that, they lasted a long time!

I expected these to be a little shorter than they were, like just over my nail beds. But, they were longer than that. I’d rather have them longer than I need and just cut and file them, so I didn’t mind. They’re still definitely short compared to most nails.

Overall, these are great! They are full nails, not just tips (at least the ones I got, which are the ones shown in the product photos). You get a nice assortment of sizes in a nice container. They are solid white. They adhere well to the nail bed when you file the inside down a little first. They hold polish well and last really well as long as you file the inside down before gluing them. I recommend!


I’ve tried 111skin products before and enjoyed them, so when I saw this mask I was excited to try it.

I get hormonal breakouts on my chin area and around my mouth. I thought by 35 I’d be done having to deal with breakouts, but nope. So, I’m always looking for something that is helpful to my skin and breakouts. When I saw this was a mask for blemish prone skin, I was even more excited to try it!

This has 2 separate parts - top half and bottom half. The top half is meant to help control oil and shine without messing with moisture in the area. The bottom half is meant to combat lower face eruptions and calm skin. That was perfect for me since my breakouts are always around my mouth and on my chin!

I’ve had masks before that came in 2 separate parts, but never that has each part targeting something different. Another thing I thought was unique was that these were packaged separately. It seemed as though they were together in the standard mask packaging. But, they were actually separate packaging but just together, when you can separate the package into 2 separate halves. I thought that was really unique so if you wanted, you could do them at separate times. Of course, the top half has 2 eye holes and the bottom half has 1 mouth hole. So, they aren’t made to be used on whatever half of your face you want. But, it’s nice you can use them at separate times if you wanted. Like, if I’m breaking out on my lower half but don’t feel the need for oil control on the top half, I can just use the bottom mask and save the top mask for when I do want oil control. So, I think that’s nice.

111Skin products are pretty pricey for me, and this mask is no differ. It’s $32 (at the time of writing this review), which, to me, is CRAZY expensive for ONE mask. Even though it comes as 2 halves, it’s still really one mask. So, $32 is a lot in my opinion. But, if it works well enough, I wouldn’t mind splurging on myself once in a while to get it.

I do feel like the mask works well. The top half didn’t dry my skin out at all, but did help with oiliness. The bottom half helped lessen the 2 pimples I had - they decreased in size by the next day and weren’t as red.

Overall, I think this is a really nice mask. The only downside I found is that it’s $32 for a single mask! That’s pricey! It works really well though. So, it will definitely be something I’d be willing to splurge on once in a while to treat myself or if I feel I really need it! If you’re able to spend it or willing to splurge for it, I recommend it!


I was expecting these to come together in a small box or something similar. Instead, they came in a ziplock plastic bag, and inside they each were in their own product box and the product boxes were a lot bigger than I expected! I honestly wasn’t sure what the heck they were at first! The outside of each box has a sticker with a number on it (01-06).

The liners were also a lot bigger than I expected! I was so surprised! The tubes with the color in them are pretty big, so you get a lot of product! The bottom of each one also has a sticker with a number on it (01-06), but there were 2 missing the stickers. Not a big deal to me. You can see the color of each through the tube, so I don’t need labels.

The applicator is a plastic point. They aren’t very flexible, so sometimes can be hard to work with. But, once you get used to them it’s easier. These ones do have a little give, which makes them a little easier. I never find it very easy to get a thin line with these. Usually they tend to kind of swipe the color, and not go as pigmented as when you use the side of the applicator. So, when I want a thin, precise line, I’ll usually put a decent amount onto my hand and dip a thin tipped brush in it. With some liners, you can’t do that because they dry down too fast. These ones give you time to work, so I like that. The thicker the amount, the longer it takes to dry down. So, if you put a thick amount in a little pile on your hand or a palette, you can easily dip your brush in and do your precise line before it dries down!

They are all beautiful and pigmented. The red, green, and brown seem more metallic than glittery to me. The gold like there’s gold glitter in it. The looks like it has silver glitter in it. The silver is the most glittery. It seems to have silver glitter in it.

They dry down completely. They don’t seem to get flakey or chunky.

Overall, I think this is a great set! You get 6 different colors. The part holding the product is huge, so you get a ton of product! You get a mix of metallic and glittery! They work well and are pigmented. They don’t get flakey. I definitely recommend!


This is a great combo! I’ve honestly come to not expect too much out of so-called acne treatment regimens. For the most part, they either don’t do anything beyond what my usual skin care does, and if they do help, they end up drying my skin out so bad, I’m not sure which is worse. But, this claims to be effective without causing dryness. It has salicylic acid, retinol, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid - all ingredients I look for in my skin care, whether it’s acne fighting or not. So, I figured this was worth a try!

I like that this has a regular strength option with 0.2% retinol, which is the one I got, or sensitive strength, which has 0.05% retinol. Most products don’t offer that!

This also contains 2% salicylic acid, 2% hyaluronic acid, and 3% niacinamide!

I’m so glad I tried it! It has simple packaging with easy to read instructions.

This has really helped my skin! I have redness in my skin. No rosacea or anything, my skin isn’t sensitive, but I just have really red skin! I get hormonal breakouts. Sometimes I can keep them away, but most times I get 1 or 2 pimples. On their own, they take forever to go away and always leave behind a red dot that just never seems to go away if left on its own! By time I get rid of one flare up, it’s time for another. It’s a vicious cycle! This combo has helped so much! It has really reduced my redness! I was thinking I just had really red skin, but apparently it was inflammation because this combo has really reduced it! It has helped clear up spots I had from past acne that have been around forever! No matter my skin care regimen, they just never seemed to go away! This combo has helped fade them, and even gotten some to go away already! My skin hasn’t dried out at all! And, I haven’t had a breakout! It’s been great!

It says this is a 30 day supply. I’ve been using it as instructed and feel like I’ll still have plenty left after 30 days. I’m not sure if that means I’m not using enough each time, but it’s working so I’m not mad about it! I’ll definitely be getting more before I run out so I can always have this combo around! I definitely recommend it if you’re having issues with your skin like me!


These come together in a nice box that flips open at the top. There’s styrofoam at the top protecting the bottles. There’s an instruction booklet inside. There’s styrofoam holding each of the bottles in place inside, which I liked a lot! There’s stickers on the top of each colored polish. The stickers are the color of the polish and have numbers on them (like P037 and P038). I really liked they had stickers on the TOPS of the bottles so you can easily see which color the polish is. The bottles are all made of glass. They feel nice. And they are decent sizes.

There are NO base or top coats included. This is ONLY colored polishes. So, if you don’t have a top and base coat, you’ll need to get your own to use this set.

I got the chameleon shimmering color and black. Theres 6 polishes in total. There’s 5 glitter polishes - a lime green, a blue (the sticker is a little misleading, it makes it look like it’s a baby blue, but really it’s a royal blue), purple (again, the sticker is a little misleading, it looks like a pink, but the color is a purple), another purple, and a dark blue (again, the sticker is misleading, it looks like it’s a silver, but it’s a dark blue). There’s 1 solid color - a black.

Even the photos on the product page can be a little misleading. On the product page the first photo shows a dark teal glitter, a dark blue glitter, a dark green glitter, a dark purple glitter, a blue glitter and then the solid black. But those are what the shades are supposed to look like with a black base. If you look at the other product photos, especially the 3rd one, you’ll see what the colors are without a black base and with a black base. All the shades look the same in the bottle as what’s shown in the 3rd product photo without a black base, EXCEPT “P041.” In the 3rd product photo “P041” without a black base looks like a silver glitter, just like the sticker on top of the bottle makes it seem. But, in the bottle and on the finger (without a black base), it looks like a dark blue glitter.

These are glitters so they are a little thick, but they’re still easy to work with. They cure easily. They look beautiful with or without the black base. I love that I basically get 10 colors because I get 5 colors when I use a black base, and then 5 slightly different colors if I use the black base.

Overall, I think this is a cute set if you’re looking for glitter polishes!


This kit is so cool! I’m a huge makeup lover. With that comes sometimes getting palettes I order online that come with broken pans or having palettes I own end up with broken pans. I would always repress them myself, but it always bothered me because they never looked quite the same afterwards. I also like to de-pot singles and put them in magnetic palettes, and it can be complicated and/or I can end up breaking the product. I didn’t even know they made sets like this, but, when I saw this, I needed to try it!

There’s a medium sized magnetic palette in plastic wrapping and then the fix kit in a small box. When you open the box, you’ll take out a plastic box, a small magnetic palette in plastic wrapping, and the makeup repair solution in plastic wrapping. So, you ask, where are the rest of the parts? They fit together in that plastic box! It makes it nice and compact so everything is all together but not taking up a bunch of room. The plastic box, you lift off the main lid, you’ll see a layer that has a strainer type thing in the center and a layer that has 3 circular areas filled with black. You remove the plastic layer with the 3 circular areas, and it reveals 3 black cylinder tower type things. You can lift the layer with the sifter, which will reveal just a bottom plastic part of the plastic box. In the bottom, you’ll find a plastic bag that has the empty tin pans in different sizes - you get 3 sets of 3 sizes. I thought it was nice to get 3 sets of the different sizes. You also get 2 black tools to help put the powder products into the pans or circular areas to flatten them.

Overall, I think this an amazing kit! Is it something anyone who uses makeup needs? No. Especially when everything you can do with this kit, you can DIY without it. But, this kit does make the process easier. So, if you’re a huge makeup lover, order a lot of makeup products online (where you could end up getting broken pans), travel a lot where your products tend to break, just end up with broken products at home, or de-pot products a lot - then I’d say this would be a great kit for you or as a gift for someone who know who fits those things! Again, it’s not something you NEED. But, it’s definitely something that makes things easier!


This comes with an outer product box. The tube is a squeeze tube that has a cap that flips open and closed.

The box says that this is “for dry to normal skin with light to moderate acne.” It says, “sulfur-enhanced benzoyl peroxide penetrates deeply to loosen pore-clogging debris and hardened oils while killing bacteria and soothing inflammation. This has 5% benzoyl peroxide in it as the active ingredient and 3% sulfur as an inactive ingredient to fight acne. I really liked that it listed the percentage of each in the product.

This is a medium consistency cream. It glides onto the skin easily, absorbs quickly, and doesn’t leave any stickiness or residue. It says to apply this sparingly to affected areas once or twice daily as needed. It says that dryness and light peeling may occur during the first few weeks of usage. I used this as instructed, sparingly on affected areas, and chose to sometimes use it twice a day and sometimes only once a day. If I was going out and wearing makeup, I didn’t apply this in the morning, only at night. If I wasn’t going to be wearing makeup and was staying home, then I applied it twice a day (morning and night). I don’t have sensitive skin. I have normal to dry skin, with some areas extremely dry. Usually when I use heavy duty acne fighting products, I get a lot of dryness in the area. I did have slight dryness in the areas I used this if I used it twice a day for a few days in a row. Like one time, I used this twice a day for 4 days in a row. I got a little bit of dryness in the areas I used it in, but after not using this product and applying a good moisturizer morning and night on the area for 2 days, the dryness was gone. After that, I didn’t use this twice a day for more than 3 days in a row. Once I started making sure to do that, I didn’t experience any more dryness.

I really liked the results with this! It really helped my breakouts go away a lot quicker than they do on their own or with other products I’ve used in the past. I also felt this helped keep breakouts away because I usually suffer from hormonal breakouts, but I started using this in those areas before I would usually get a hormonal breakout, and I didn’t get one! So, while this is on the pricier end for me, it’s definitely something I’ll purchase when I run out! And it’s definitely something I recommend if you’re suffering from breakouts!


These come in a cute little red product box sealed with plastic wrapping. The back has a sticker on the plastic wrapping that has the ingredients listed (see photos). The box has “To be a sexy lady surprise yourself” on the front along with a red heart sticker that seals the lid and says “Surpise!” Then, under that it says “She Loves” and below that says “True Love Classic Velvet Lip Gloss.” It’s really cute outer packaging. Once you remove the outer plastic wrapping, the back of the box just has a bunch of Chinese writing (see photos), so I like they at least put that sticker on the back on the outside of the plastic wrapping.

The tubes are really small, but cute. They are a kind of matte white with “SHE LOVES” written in silver holographic letters going all around the top. The caps are matte and the color of shade of lipstick, and the bottom of each tube has a sticker that’s the color of the shade of lipstick and the number for the shade. The caps twist off and there’s a doe foot applicator. For some reason when I first went to open one, I pulled on the cap. It came right off, revealing a black cap (see photos). Luckily the cap cover went right back on and stayed on without issues. But, kind of weird it comes off like that. Like it’s not glued on or something? So, of course, I then had to see if they all pulled off like that....they did (see photos). 2 of them I thought weren’t going to come off (I was just pulling lightly, I didn’t want to force them off), but then they came off too. But, again, I’m just glad they went back on and stayed on without issue.

The tubes are small, so the doe foot applicators are small (see photos). The doe foot applicators are thin, longer rectangle shape, flat on each side. I liked them. They were small, but still easy enough to handle.

The colors are all extremely pigmented. They are all nice and smooth. They go on evenly. They don’t take long to dry. They last a good amount of time.

The only downside I see is the tubes are white, so they can get dirty easy. If you have them in your purse or makeup drawer, they will probably end up getting dirty. Also, the caps coming off like they do, like they aren’t glued on good. But other than that, I think it’s a really cute set!


I have pretty small, hooded eyes, so it’s hard to find a lash curler that works for my eyes. The biggest issue I have is them pinching my eye when I’m clamping down to curl them. I always have to lightly clamp down to see if I’ll pinch myself and, if I will, then adjust. Then, I end up having some parts not curled. I’d been looking for a new curler for a while, when I saw this I figured it was worth a try since I also got mascara.

Someone in the reviews had said the package came damaged. Mine also did. It wasn’t too bad, just seemed a little beat up. But, the products inside were completely fine and didn’t seem damaged at all, so I was okay with that.

I am very picky about my mascara. Well, not so much the mascara as I am the mascara wand. With my small, hooded eyes, it makes it so I end up with a lot of mistakes of the wand hitting below my lower lash line or onto my hood. So, I prefer thinner wands. I wasn’t sure what to expect with this mascara, but I was also getting a lash curler so I figured I’d hopefully like at least 1 of them. I’m happy to say that the mascara wand isn’t too thick. It’s not extremely thin, but still thin enough so it works for me. It also has a little bend to it, which helps with application. The mascara goes on very easily and doesn’t clump up after a few coats, which is great! It stays on all day without smearing. But, it also washes off easily at the end of the day, which I always love. It’s hard to find a mascara that stays all day without smearing or smudging, but is easy to wash off. So, it’s nice this does both!

The lash curler is amazing! It’s lightweight. It feels so nice. I love the red, black, and gold. It looks so fancy! It fits my eyes really well and curls my lashes AMAZINGLY without pinching my eyes at all! I’m really happy with it! It also comes with replacements for the rubber part on the curler, so that was great!

For $11.99 (at the time of writing this), it’s an amazing deal! You’re getting an amazing lash curler and an amazing mascara. You can’t beat that! If you’re looking for a great mascara, a great lash curler, or both, you should definitely give this a try!


Where do I even start with these great clips?
1. Fun and bright colors. I love the bright cheerful colors these clips come in. They are true to the pictures. Hot pink, Sherbet orange, Lemon lime yellow, Stormy gray, Bright aqua blue, and Candy purple. No those colors aren't listed anywhere, those are just what I think of when I look at them. I like the colors for several reasons. A) they are pretty to look at, obviously. B) They are awfully hard to lose because they are so nice and bright. With young ones running around sometimes your things get re-purposed for other uses and that has happened with these twice. They were playing Jake and the.... Pirates and I had told them these were called Alligator clips, and so alligators they became!! Cute, but I'd really like to use them in my hair. I found one in their toy box easily because it was the nice hot pink.
2. Speaking of using them in my hair.... They are awesome and strong. I have extremely thick and heavy hair so finding clips that actually hold my hair is not an easy task! These really do. They are strong, the teeth are deep enough to actually hold stuff, and that clear plastic end part that you can see in the pictures? That clear plastic part is fantastic. It really holds everything in. These clips are strong, but not difficult to use. What I mean by that is, they hold tight but they are not hard to open which is a problem I've run into in the past.

I bought these to help when I am blow drying and styling my hair, which is something of an ordeal considering the weight and mass of this mess on my head that I have to tame every single day. But the truth is, I not only use these clips when I'm styling my hair, I also use them when I am, washing the dishes, cleaning the house, giving the kids a bath, giving the dog a bath, cooking dinner... You name it, I'm swooping my hair into one of these clips to hold it back. I love them that much.

I have to tell you that I received this at no cost or a discounted price for review, and testing. I was in no way compensated for a positive review. Every review I do is based 100% off of my experience with the product and I do not guarantee a positive review. In fact if you go and read all my reviews you will see that I give glowing reviews to the products I love regardless of if I received a discount when purchasing the product, and conversely I have given far less than glowing reviews when it was not a product I enjoyed. I want my reviews to be accurate and helpful! If you find my review helpful, please click "Yes" on the button below.


I have owned a few epilators, though not many.  I should start out by saying that epilation isn't exactly my favorite hair removal method.  It is time-consuming (you have to go over areas several times), uncomfortable (don't let anyone lie to you), and if you neglect to exfoliate, you will end up with ugly, painful, ingrown hairs, which can even scar if you don't take care of them properly.  However, there is something very attractive about a hair removal method that you can do at home, won't cost an arm an a leg (have you priced waxing lately?), and you don't have to do it every day.  So if you haven't been scared away, this epilator is by far the best I've tried.  MICROVIBRATIONS!!!  They are awesome!!!  They really do cut down on the discomfort.  It feels a bit weird at first, but it is a happy distraction from the root-ripping occurring in very sensitive areas!  It works well wet or dry, although I find I miss more spots if I use it in the bath/shower.  Enter the Smartlight!!!  Nothing gets by this thing.  Even in a well-lit environment, you can really miss a lot without this nifty light.  I also like the two-speed option . . . sometimes faster isn't always better, especially in tender places.  Ditto to the exfoliating brush . . . don't neglect to use it or something like it or you will pay with nasty, bumpy ingrown hairs.  My only gripe with this device is the battery life.  It would be nice to be able to finish the job in one sitting, and this falls short for me.  It lasts about 45 minutes on average . . . maybe a little longer on the slower speed.  With as many times as I have to go over areas to get everything the Smartlight illuminates and really do a good job, I maybe finish a leg and a half before it dies.  A little longer life would be appreciated.  Along the lines of battery life . . . it charges fairly quickly, so it's not THAT awful to wait until the battery is charged again.  I recall reading reviews about the cord not plugging in securely to the device--on my device, I found you have to push quite firmly until you hear it snap in place . . . then it definitely stays put.  All-in-all, this is a pretty solid product.


This is undoubtedly the best styling tool I have EVER owned.

I have stick straight, waist length fine hair which has NEVER held a curl.

I have used curling irons, hot rollers, foam rollers, cloth rollers, old fashioned "sleep on it" brush rollers... I've tied it, twisted it, rolled it, braided it ...even perms given ridiculously pampered care go flat faster than you would think possible. You name it, I've given it a shot in my lifelong quest for lovely, flowing, picturesquely curling hair.

And then a friend got one of these, and used it on my hair for my sister's wedding.

Took all of about 15 minutes to do my whole head, it looked picturebook-princess perfect for 12+ hours with NO hairspray or other products (through a breezy outdoor ceremony and reception) and my hair was STILL holding a soft curl when I woke up the next day!

After a lifetime of straight haired frustration, I almost couldn't believe it had worked, let alone stayed beautiful for so amazingly long. Needless to say, I went out and bought one the next day on my way home. :)

The first day there was a brief learning curve figuring out how to make my hair look as perfect as my friend did (its always easier for someone else to do the back, especially since my hair is fairly long), but by the second time I did my hair I was already a pro and have had long gorgeous curly "movie star" hair ever since. Everywhere I go people comment on how soft and natural it looks and ask "where I have it done". When I tell them I do it myself with this tool in under 20 minutes with no special tricks or chemical products they are simply blown away.

I find this tool to be fast, easy to use and its almost impossible to make a "bad" curl. I take a section, wrap it until the whole length is wound around the bubbles and dips, wait about 20 seconds and ...!poof!... perfect curls! I *do* let the curls cool for a couple (2-3) minutes when I've finished before running my fingers through to give them a little separation and style, but thats it! Wrap, curl, lightly separate with fingers. Easy peasy.

For me, this thing was worth every penny, and I'm seriously considering buying a second one so I never have to be without one ever again. Whomever developed this particular styling tool has my eternal thanks for ending my frustration and disappointment and making every day a beautiful hair day! :)


I tried all three scents: unscented, angel baby and tropical baby.  All three come in a white plastic bottle with a flip top.  The unscented has a white flip top; angel baby has a gold flip top; and tropical baby has a silver flip top.  The flip tops are quite flimsly.  After my 4 year old toddlers dropped the bottle once, the flip top shattered; and now after about 3 months use (not allowing my kids to operate the flip tops or bottles themselves) the hinges on the tops have come apart.  The label on the bottle is also not waterproof.  After just one use in the shower the label peeled and eventually shredded into a disasterous paper mess.  The biggest concern I had was the foil seal.  One bottle came with the seal missing in its center; a second bottle's seal came off as soon as I opened the top; and the last one was sealed well.  I contacted the owner of the company and she was fantastic!  She took my concerns seriously and is currently looking into re-packaging (caps, bottles and seals) her products more effectively.  Aside from the packaging, the actual product is by far the best natural, organic, non-toxic, safe, effective and clean smelling shampoo and soap I could find (for my toddlers, myself and my very scent-sensitive husband).  Both my and my husband's sides of the family are prone to skin sensitivities, allergies and cancer.  We have been searching high and low (doing a ton of research on bath products), trying multiple products and brands, mostly claimed "safe", "natural" or "organic".  What we've learned is that many of these products really are not as they claim.  I looked up every single ingredient in EWG's Skin Deep Cosmetics Database (the actual product is not yet in their database--Sweet Baby Organics is a relatively new company).  There is nothing in this product that isn't truly "good" for you.  Most importantly, our whole family can use this shampoo/soap.  My husband and I like the tropical baby scent (smells of mild coconut, mango and pineapple).  My toddlers like tropical baby and angel baby (smells like really strong baby powder).  The unscented smells really "soapy" but really has otherwise no scent (I like using it to wash my handwashables).  Lastly, the product works great even on my long (waist length) hair.  It leaves my hair soft and clean.  I don't have a need to use a conditioner or any other product.  I also like that I can use this shampoo as a body wash.  It lathers well and I don't need to use a whole lot of the product.


The vibrating is unpleasant at first, but you get used to it. And you grow to appreciate the intense feeling because you know that it is precisely that motion that makes your teeth so damn clean.

This is an excellent toothbrush. It's the cheapest of the adult brushes in the sonicare line and sonicare is way better than any other electric toothbrush. And any electric toothbrush is way better than a manual toothbrush. Electric toothbrushes are not about being lazy, they're about being time-and-energy efficient when cleaning your teeth. Example: 2 minutes with a sonicare brush makes your mouth around 75% cleaner than 2 minutes with a manual brush. Maybe 25% cleaner than 2 minutes with a different electric toothbrush that isn't sonicare.

And you honestly don't need to spend $100 or $200 on one of the more expensive brushes in the Sonicare line either, since this does the same work for less money. It uses 2 AA batteries, and I use rechargeable ones, which makes it more convenient than charging the brush every night. I just swap my one pair of rechargeable AA's for my other pair when I need to, and so it is easier to travel with the brush.

The sonicare technology was recommended by my dentist, and I found it here on Amazon for cheaper than what the dentist was selling it for, with the buy-from-dentist rebate INCLUDED. You could always win an eBay auction and possibly get one for cheaper than this, but I was too impatient to wait, and most auctions I saw ended around $30 anyway.

Did I mention that I love my Sonicare Xtreme?

Allow me to make an above point clear: If you want to spend $100-$200 on a toothbrush, then just buy 3 to 6 Sonicare Xtremes, and then give them to your family and friends. The Sonicare Xtreme uses the same brush heads as ALL THE OTHER SONICARE E-SERIES BRUSHES. These brushes are the top of the line, and the Xtreme has the exact same essential functions as the rest of the Sonicare family does, except for $100-$150 less. I recommend you don't waste your money on a more expensive brush just because it is more expensive.

Do some more research and see that Sonicare brushes are the best for consumer oral hygiene. Then do more research and see that the Sonicare Xtreme has all the necessary features that the other Sonicare brushes have. Then buy it, and keep your teeth for longer. You and all the people who have to look at your teeth or smell your breath in your life will be happy you did.


The table itself is very solid and heavy.  Seems like it is built to last.  It came packaged very well and was delivered on a pallet.  The size is really good, plenty of room on the table top and leg room is ample. The table does not rock, but sits firmly, proving it was built square.  The built in vent is very helpful.  When my wife and sister do each others nails they would often joke that they were going to die from all the nail dust....well this vent will now prevent an early death!

The desk itself has two outer drawers that slide out.  The one in the middle tilts out and is simply an access cubby to turn the vent switch on and off.

The critiques I have are minor.  1) The glass top didn't fit the table top exactly...it was off by a little, maybe 1/8".  I flipped it over to see if it fit better and it was still off.  The vent still fit in the hole ok.  2) There is no 1 1/2" hole inside the middle cubby to allow the electrical cord to go through so you can plug it in to an outlet.  I'll have to drill that myself.  I'm also going to do some other "convenience" modifications which involve installing more outlets near the bottoms of the legs so there won't be cords draped all around for the lamp, UV, Dremel, and fan.  There will essentially be one cord providing power to the table, and then the other accessories will plug into the table.

Overall, I give it a 4 1/2 stars rating.  If the glass fit better and the middle cubby had an access hole for the fan cord, that would make it a 5 star.  I can't choose 4 1/2 so i'll mark it a 5.  It's more 5 than 4 anyways.

I guess I could talk about the money a bit.  Yes, this was expensive.  $400 plus $150 s/h plus $65 to deliver to a residential address (which I didn't know about.  To the manufacturer: you should disclose this additional cost upfront).  No matter what table I looked at, they all were going to have a high shipping cost.  So then it was a matter of choosing between a $200 table and $400 and up because for some reason these manicure tables are expensive, even the cheap plywood models on wheels.  So I opted to pay more for quality.  It seems like it will last as long as we need it, and it matches the decor of the room.

I attached a picture for size comparison.  My wife didn't want her face in it though...:)


and braiding for 22 years...Yup, I’m “that” designated friend your girlfriends go to (and guys).
 Yet, I never experienced this but once in alll of these years.
  LET’S BEGIN MY 6 1/2 day journey of dying, conditioning, dying, deep conditioning again ANNNND REPEAT!

RECEIVED:  Yes! Already bleached/blondehair. No need to bleach it myself👏🏽
Beautiful color, but not for for my skin tone.
1. Decided to dye med. brown at the root..for natural look🤗. Still not flattering
2. Dyed remainder of hair “Dark Ashe blond”. Still not flattering (noticeable color change)
3. GO DARKER-Decided on MY NORM... cinnamon brown, honey blond and medium deep brown.  LADIES I DYED IT TWICE! 2 times. Color never took😭 (an additional $46 dollars)

I.e. if the color wasn’t added on the “original blond color it came in”???? NO BUENO.
I AM soooo upset and disheartened.
?? No change from DARK -LIGHT...understandable. BUT LIGHT-DARK? Unless dyed on original color state it was received in? Baffling.

LESSON-don’t fix what is not broken. If you have your go-to HAIR SUPPLIER? Stay. It is NOT worth the time, effort, and $. You’re already waiting for your delivery w/fingers crossed. Hoping your choice...based on reviews was the RIGHT ONE. 😔
  (PART 2) UPDATE 1-14-19-PHOTO ABOVE
LADIES & GENTLEMEN
I decided to use the dye above on the remaining 10% of this 1STAR (rated) HAIR and another Vendor’s product I had to now purchase.
1. #20 Revlon was for the natural roots and D. L. #380 for the remaining hair.  Whaaalaaaa, here is your end result.
2. Weirdly, “THIS IS DYING ON THE NATURAL STATE IT WAS SHIPPED IN.
  Yet...
The other vendor’s product came out EXACTLY the way it should. If this were truly virgin hair and dyable, why did it not dye?🤔
2. Did the vendors coat their product, or add chemicals disallowing a darker color?

I know for some of us it’s an investment and I’m 1 to TRULY VALUE REAL REVIEWS! ♥ Therefore I updated AND shared w/a visual presentation..a photo.


For quite a while i have wanted to experience an open comb razor, particularly since I have understood that they are more effective against multi-day growth. Sometimes i go four or five days, if not more, between shaves and, in general I prefer to use my butterfly razors because i can open, remove the blade, and clean them quicker than standard two and three piece DB razors. Also I have learned the hard way that one should not rush when unscrewing and reattaching the head pieces to the handle to avoid stripping the threads. So i approached my initial experience with the Shash open comb with more a little curiosity and anticipation. Well, i was not disappointed. It moves through the stubble with ease and a quick rinse in water removes the residue. I was pleasantly surprised with the ease and facility with which the razor travelled over my face. I must admit that I was very cautious the first time and even took precautions that I normally forego with other razors. I didnt spend much time on my chin and nose area which are my most problematic regions. For those I prefer to use smaller handled razors where I can have better control and access. But on those fairways which are a straight shoot downward to my chin bones, I was mowing the hair down like an Eastern European peasant harvesting grain. The razor also worked well on the straighaways from chin down to the neck.  It should be admitted that I have yet to put the razor to the ultimate test of a week-long beard growth, but i do not anticipate any increased difficulties with the later. The open comb facilitates easy cleaning whether rinsing in a bowl or under the faucet. As for the razor itself, it appears to be well constructed. I would guess it is a product of Germany which augurs well for precision instruments. It is probably the longest handled razor i own yet it functions well. It is reputed to be made of brass and chrome which should guarantee long life. The handle is striated enough to preclude slippage even when wet.  As a bonus it comes with three boxes of Astra blades (about 15 I believe) plus an alum stick and pre-shave oil. I can't vouch for the oil since I don't normally use it bit I can't see how it would hurt. And the entire ensemble is tidely packaged in a neat and attractive box. Certainly a fine addition to one's own toiletries collection and definitely something to consider for the upcomung gift season. Recommended.


Honestly and truly, this eyebrow tint changed my life. I have naturally blonde hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes. I dye my hair regularly to a dark reddish brown, and obviously need my eyebrows and eyelashes to match so as not to look weird. I wear mascara everyday no problem and have been anyways for years, but I always hated feeling like I NEEDED to do my eyebrows before I went into public. Plus I hate feeling like they look drawn on and too done up. Beyond that, if I spent the night at anyone's house I would have to wear at least brow mascara to bed and risked looking bad when I woke up with it smeared all over my face.
I read the reviews before I used this and everyone said to leave the dye on for around 5 minutes. However the box says 2 minutes. The first time I used the dye I was freaking out a little because I thought I was messing up by leaving it on so long. DON'T WORRY. After the first time, I leave it on for closer to 10 minutes now. The dye definitely makes your brows dark, but that's what I prefer.
The first time I used this, it was before I went over to my boyfriend's house for the night. I literally was just laying in his bed smiling at how happy I was that I wasn't wearing any makeup, I felt confident in my brows looking good, and that I wouldn't have to worry about how I looked in the morning. It was such a great feeling! My eyebrows are one of my biggest insecurities and this gave me such a confidence boost!
I actually ended up opening all the little capsules and emptying them into the little bag provided and I just scoop out a little at a time to use. I did this because when I emptied an entire capsule into the little mixing pot, it made SO MUCH DYE and I ended up throwing away 3/4 of what I made. They give you 16 capsules but this still felt like a huge waste. This way I make smaller batches and have less waste and can stretch the product longer.
I'd say the only two cons of this product are that it only lasts maybe 5 days before I have to reapply, and that it's hard to apply it without staining your skin. So don't dye your eyebrows right before you leave your house, I try to do it at night and by the morning my natural oils have made the dye lift a little. By day two you can't see the stains anymore.


I got this free with another product, not like "free with a review", just a normal amazon promotion. And since it was free, I didn't pay too much attention to the label. When I got it and saw "cashemir matte" I was immediately worried this would be that in-between matte and gloss that people sometimes refer to as a cashmere finish. But this is matte. If you've used gelish matte top coat (which is NOT matte, despite the name), this is better. As with any matte nail finish of any kind, you do have to maintain it. Rub an alcohol wipe or just alcohol on a paper towel over your nails once every few days (or every day if you're OCD like me) and they'll look perfectly matte again. People like to blame the matte finish for the dull look it gets, but you just need to maintain it properly. Will definitely buy this again when I run out!

EDIT: that review was made after only trying it on one nail. After using it on more nails, I'm even more impressed. This is more matte than beetles, I can't wait to see how it compares to my normal matte top coat. This might become my matte top coat regardless of what base I'm using

EDIT #2: after wearing this a few days, and still wearing beetles on the nails that didn't need touch-ups, I've noticed this one does get duller more quickly than beetles. But when they're both perfectly clean, this one is more matte. I don't think it deserves a star deducted because I never even would have known if I didn't have two different matte top coats on, but it is a trade off. Do you want just okay matte that stays matte, or really matte that looks dull faster/has to be maintained more frequently? It's up to you. Still haven't tried it against my normal matte top coat, but I'll update when I have

EDIT #3: after trying against my normal matte top coat (kupa gelfinity) I'm unsure which I like better. This one, as I mentioned before does get dull more quickly, but the kupa matte has almost the opposite problem? It's so matte it's almost like a chalkboard finish, and things like to stick to it? Making it look sort of uneven. Right after applying, I would say they're both equally, phenomenally matte. I suppose I'll just use this one with rubber base coats and the kupa with my regular base coats so I can go through them at a similar pace. The price is virtually the same (though as of right now, you can still get this one free with a rubber base coat—which is a product I'm also very impressed with). Regardless of anything else, I will definitely buy this again!


In researching teeth whitening products on Amazon, it quickly became clear to me that a custom teeth whitening tray would be the best solution. My teeth are straight enough that my parents and I decided against my getting braces as a child, but they are crooked enough (especially my mostly-hidden bottom teeth) that I worried other whitening products (like white strips) would not whiten evenly.

I went out on a limb and ordered this kit. At the time it was only $50 on Amazon. It came packaged as reported. I took my teeth impressions, the process was pretty easy, and sent them off to the lab in the pre-paid envelope. Then I crossed my fingers. I had every confidence that the initial package would arrive since it had the backing of Amazon, but I was a little dubious sending my impressions off to some random lab that's not affiliated with Amazon. I had decided just to wait until I got my customs trays to start using the whitening gel, rather than mess with the boil and bite trays.

Well, it was over a month and I was beginning to lose hope that my teeth trays would ever come, when I got an email that my trays were on their way! I had no idea when I ordered this kit how long the trays would take, and I don't think a month or two is an unreasonable amount of time to wait... so that's why I'm writing this review, to let customers know that they should be prepared to wait several weeks for the trays to arrive. But they do arrive! And I'm very happy with the result. The fit is precise and snug.

As for the 22% gel... I've been using it for about three weeks now, roughly 20 minutes to 30 minutes a day. It appears to have made my teeth brighter... not sure if it's made them all that much whiter. I'm a big coffee and tea drinker, so this gel is up against a lot of persistent staining. Looking up close in the mirror, I still see the yellow cast of my teeth stains, but the enamel underneath appears brighter. I'm probably going to try the 35% gel after I'm done with the gels that came with this kit.

But that's okay, because I have custom trays, now, and even if the gel they came with isn't sufficient, the trays (which, as I understand, would have cost a few hundred dollars from a dentist) are worth the price of the kit. Now that I have them I can order any gels I want from Amazon.


i read the reviews before i bought - i wish someone had detailed it out why it is worthless - so here is why:

1. the directions lead you to believe the battery is installed, it is not.  It says to pop open with coin, well it took a screw driver because only 1 corner would pop with the coin no matter how hard i tried.  then after i unwrapped the fully plastic covered off name battery i tested it on my tester i own, and it was dead. so i used my own good battery. it only uses a 9V battery.

2. it says you may want a magnifying mirror, well unless you have super human eyes you WILL.  i have very good vision and i could barely see the electrode wire, which is thinner than a human hair.

3. holding the stylus, wand, pen whatever you want to call it with 2 finger tips which must me moistened (wet) on the silver band which is an inch back from the tip and having the control to slide this thin little wire which is moving around on its own inside the pen tip is nearly impossible.

4. once you finally get control of it and you think you are sliding it into the follicle, you are NOT!!!  it is like a magician knife, the little wire is really just pushing back into the machine!!!!  i was wondering why i was not feeling it inside the skin or feeling the tingle and why if i moved it around i did not see it pulling the follicle the way the follicle would pull if i grabbed the hair and pulled it around...so i investigated a but and found that the wire pushed back into the pen when it encountered ANY resistance - even just blowing on it would push it back in!!!!

5. i pop the pen apart like it says to replace the wire and i find the wire does not sit into anything there is nothing behind it keeping it in place it is just loosely laying in a hole.

6.  randomly the machine would emit an ear piercing screaming beeping/buzzing noise.  the first time i nearly dropped the machine because i thought it was about to explode or something!  it did it several more times randomly, even when turned to the 0/off position!!!  i read the whole book there is NO description of a noise it should or should not make...but nothing should make that noise if working properly.

SO in conclusion, the included battery was dead, the wire is loose and retracts itself without the ability to push into a pore, and even when turned off it randomly emits an ear piercing shriek for unknown reasons.

I removed the good battery put the dead battery in the slot and returned this item.  do not waste your money or time on this cheap made in china paperweight.


I like it mainly because I don't have a ring in my head and its clean.  Another reason is that it was promoted so heavy in the waver community, I thought why not try it out since everyone is making a big deal out of it. So let's see where to start:

The material is made very well and it fits your head right and it is very comfortable.  I just started wearing it and tried it out which I love that its comfortable. It's stretchy and seems like it will be durable.  I have heard however that the fit will not be perfect.  Once I put it on, however, it did feel great.  Now maybe if I wet it it could possibly shrink but I am not sure if it will or not but I havent had the opportunity due to only using it for one day.

Sizing concerns: if you do not realize the average head for most wavers are usually going to be a medium.  Due to the fact that this is a Small/Medium once again, it works well and its comfortable, however, I noticed that when I slept in it for the night that it did eventually slip off my head and I think I consider myself a medium to large sized headed person. Once again I only wore it for my first time at night so maybe it was something I was doing wrong as far as wearing it.

Compression:  The compression is not what I am used to with this it feels more like a stocking cap compression wise than a traditional durag, but if you need serious compression I would maybe suggest The Pad180º (Performance Durag) that Tsurag also makes (if it is available) or the Tsu3 (Compression Cap).  Now for the benefit of not have rings or waves in your forehead this wins top billing.  Maybe a suggestion with this rag is to maybe have longer velcro patches to adjust as needed to fit on people head better so it does not sleep at night.

Price:  For the price, if it was maybe 5 dollars less I would buy more in bulk but for the material and comfort alone I think the price might be worth it if you are only buying 1 maybe 2 tsurags.

Overall I think I will be using this more often once I get used to the product but the biggest thing is will I see results where it matters, the waves!  Now I am not sure if this rag should only be used strictly for wolfing phase but only time will tell once I get used to wearing this after a brush session. Also once again if they made the velcro straps bigger or longer this would probably be a 5 start product where I would even stop using my SMW traditional durags.


I bought the Oral-B Sonic Complete purely on a "gut" feeling and I'm glad I did. This toothbrush is a winner. It delivers as promised and makes your teeth and gums feel radiant. I'm generally skeptical of advertising hype, but this brush is amazingly effective. In only a few minutes, it makes your mouth feel fresh and healthy. You can see and feel whiter teeth after only a few uses. The unit is well-designed, easy to use, and effective.

  There are three modes and each is useful in its own way.  The "clean" mode is the strongest and is used on your teeth. It creates a pleasant tickling feeling in your mouth but some people may need to get used to it. The "soft" mode is for your use on your tongue.  And finally, the "massage" mode produces an intriguing, pulsating pattern to clean your gums.

  The brush gives a tactile pulsing signal every thirty seconds to remind you to switch quadrants in your mouth. It signals you again at two minutes to remind you to stop.

  The Sonic Complete comes charged right out of the box so you can use it immediately. I like the whole design of the brush/charger assembly. A full charge takes roughly 16 hours and a pleasant-looking blue light blinks until the brush is fully charged. Then the light stays steady. According to the manual, the unit can last 2 weeks on one charge. The travel case with the S-320 is also a plus. The cord folds into the charger unit. Braun recommends changing the brush head every 3 months.

  It's not often that I buy something and feel so completely happy about my purchase. But once you start using the Sonic Complete, you won't ever want to go back to only using a regular brush.

  One improvement I would suggest is in the packaging. My unit came in a plastic blister-pack which is hard to open and environmentally wasteful. How about plain cardboard packaging like that used with Philip's Sonicare? However, the replacement brushes do come in a small cardboard package. And it will be nice someday when manufacturers don't use toxic cadmium-based batteries. But these are small complaints compared to the benefits of the Sonic Complete. Overall, this brush is a good buy and keeps your teeth very clean.

(Dr. Simeon Hein is the author of Opening Minds: A Journey of Extraordinary Encounters, Crop Circles, and Resonance (Mount Baldy Press, Inc., 2002).)


Bottom line: this is the only cleanser I will use.

I got into Mary Kay products because my sister in law was selling it. I thought it was pretty over priced at first but I purchased it anyways since I wanted my sister in law to make her commission. I used it the same night I purchased it.

As soon as I opened the cleanser bottle I smelled a wonderful aroma. It's hard for me to explain it. It was like a very light, sweet fragrance. I love the smell so much! As I was rubbing it on my face, all I could do was keep sniffing and sniffing. I know! I'm such a freak!

The cleanser felt awesome on my skin too. I could feel the little exfoliating beads however it wasn't too much and it wasn't too little. Mary Kay seemed to get it just right. A little bit of the product went a long way too. I only need about two or three small squirts of the bottle to cover my face.

The moisturizer I wasn't as impressed with. I thought the smell was not as nice as the cleanser's. But the moisturizer felt pretty good. It was very light. It felt like my skin could breathe. However, I felt like it wasn't enough of a moisturizer, but then again, I have REALLY dry skin especially during the winter. So I used a small dab of my Elizabeth Arden cream in addition to this moisturizer, so problem fixed. An added bonus is that using the velocity moisturizer I only need a little bit of my Elizabeth Arden thereby extending the life of that expensive cream!

Fast forward a few years, when I was in college. I was a BROKE college student. I couldn't really afford this product anymore. So for about 3-4 years I was using the cheap over the counter cleanser (only $3-4 a pop!). It worked. My skin stayed clear althoughout college but I found myself missing Mary Kay! My skin feel cleaner, more supple and softer while on Mary Kay.

Now that I am a graduate and am working, I am finally able to afford it. I purchased this almost immediately. From now on, I will not skimp out and will order this every time. Actually, now that I am as approaching my mid 20's (eek!) I'll give the Time Wise stuff a go.

I highly recommend this cleanser and moisturizer. The cleanser does its job and does it well. The smell of the cleanser is delicious; I cannot get enough of it. Even though I have to supplement the moisturizer, that's alright. I understand that my skin is probably drier than most normal people. Although this product is a little pricey and not easily accessible, it is so worthit!


When I was a teenager I got a Norelco as a gift and at first I got a really good shave, I really liked it over a razor. Then, I started to get such bad rashes that I finally had to give it up and went back to a razor for about 25 years.

I was too dumb to know that you had to periodically replace the heads. I just assumed that they lasted forever. Oh well.

My first new electric was a Remington, and I'll say that their adverstisements, for me, were true; It gave the closest electric shave.

The problem was my beard grows at a steep angel to the skin and electrics have a hard time getting all of the whiskers. If you missed a whisker on day one, you might get it on day two, but after that, forget it.

I went to a Braun after the Remington wore out, and it has a coarse cutter on the inside that can get those errant whiskers. It was not quite as close as the Remington, but was a lot faster because it would find the longer hairs.

This has all been to give background to the Norelco.

I've had it for over 2 months now.

It falls somewhere in between the other two. It is not quite as close as either, but very close to the Braun.

It will get those stray whiskers usually, but every 4 or 5 days, I need to use the trimmer to get ones that have gotten away.

As far as irritation goes, it borders right on the edge of a problem on my neck. The cause is obvious. The screens on this rotary are a lot rougher that a foil shaver. That is to say that you can feel the grid of depressions and holes. Be careful in pressing too hard or using repeated passes, to avoid irritation.

Because of the large surface area of the heads, I find shaving to be about 1/3 faster now, as long as I don't try to get a blade quality shave.

This razor is extremely quiet, with only a very soft whirring versus the loud buzz of any foil.

The trimmer works adequately with my only complaint that it does not lock in the up position. If you push it the wrong way, it folds back down.

The batteries last 3 to 4 weeks on a charge. If it starts to get low I just plug it in and continue shaving. To get around the lack of a low battery indicator I will charge it up before a trip so that I don't need to take the charger with me.

I consider the lack of an indicator to be a non-issue.

Overall I like the shaver a lot


Look...you can’t buy a set of 32 brushes for $7 and expect to receive a super high-end product. However, these brushes are perfectly usable. The bristles on some of the brushes remind a little bit of what you find with craft brushes, but they are soft and fairly dense and they do a decent job.
I bought this set for my daughter because she does stage make-up for the students in her high school plays, and let’s be honest...the price is right for this type of use. There are enough brushes that she can still have plenty of clean brushes to use while someone washes the brushes she used on the previous student. She said the brushes apply product well enough that she has no complaints and they do wash up well. They haven’t lost any bristles after some very hard use and multiple washes so they get an A rating for durability. You can see from my photo that these brushes have been used a ton already, but they’re still going strong. The handles are just long enough to be comfortable to use and they feel sturdy. The handles don’t wiggle inside of the metal ferrules; they appear to be very securely attached. There is a great selection of brushes as well as duplicates of the most often used types so it’s a well-rounded set. They also come in a great roll-up case that makes them very portable and storage is a snap.
These brushes may or may not be for you. If you’re picky about your makeup brushes then you probably won’t be satisfied with these because they just don’t have as nice of an appearance as more high-end brushes and the bristles aren’t as satiny soft and smooth as more expensive brushes. You’ll need to spend a little more to find what you’re looking for if you fall in this category (not much more, though...check my reviews for other awesome sets). However, if you’re looking for a good, usable and durable set for a teenager, if you’re a makeup novice and you’re just want something to learn with, etc., these brushes work perfectly well for their intended purpose.
Overall, I recommend this brush set if you want a whole bunch of durable, usable brushes and you have reasonable expectations of the quality of the bristles based on the price of the set (in other words, don’t be expecting gold for the price of copper).

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I've read the negative reviews on this razor, and I was prepared to be "let down" after getting the razor as a Christmas gift, but let me say that for the first time in a while, Philips-Norelco has come through and hit this one out of the park.  I realize that some folks may have really thick beards and facial hair that makes it difficult for ANY electric shaver to give a very close, comfortable shave with minimal or no irritation.  I understand and respect that.  But for the majority of users with "normal" facial hair thickness and density, this shaver works and works well.

Negatives:

1.) cleaning it every one or two times due to the reduced "waste hair" capacity.  However, let me say that it only takes about 30 seconds to rinse it under hot water, and then you are good as new.  I can live with that.

2.)  small beard/sideburn trimmer.  I'm used to the regular size beard and sideburn trimmers that are common on most Norelco razors; this one is about 1/3 the size.  This is the "worst" negative for me, but I'll live with it, and just use one of my old razors for the trimmer if I have to.

Positives:
1.) less than a one hour charge time.  The POS 7110XL razor that I use gives me maybe 20-25 minutes of shave time, then requires that I charge it for 8 hours.  Great technology there, Philips.  Even some other $100+ Norelcos that I have used take longer to charge than this one.

2.)  the head design and pivot features really work on stubborn neck hair.  This is the primary reason why I love this razor.  After about 6 shaves now, I get a shave as good as a razor and cream, and with less time and mess.  Slap a little Lectric Shave on my face and away the 1050 goes giving me the best, closest shave I have ever gotten with any electric razor (Norelco, Braun, Remington, etc.).  Maybe it's just my facial hair "type", or maybe using the Lectric Shave helps that much more than the users that put no pre-shave on, but all I can tell you is that I get the results I've desired for a long time--a close shave with NO remaining neck and chin stubble--with NO irritation and spending less time doing it.

In short, this is a great razor, not a perfect one, but a great one that does the job that I've long sought for a Norelco or any electric razor to do.


After a mountain of research on Wunderbrow products, I came across all of the recommendations for Blissful Brows and the Duo Eyebrow brush by Keshia to make it work. I couldn’t agree more! I have never been much of a makeup person and was a bit intimidated with semi-permanent makeup since it is prone to sticking on your face for a few days. With sparse eyebrows, at best, I needed makeup and a tool that I could manage as a novice (in my 50’s!) without looking like I had small animals resting on my forehead. This makeup and the Duo brush absolutely make it work! While my first instinct was “why do I need another makeup brush - this looks just like a lip brush?,” know that this brush is different and the Blissful Brows spoolie is prone to putting the makeup on too thickly. This Duo brush is also stiffer which controls the amount of makeup you have to use and is just perfect for making short angled strokes to mimic eyebrow hair. It also has a long enough handle so that a novice like me can manage to brush a straight and not to wide line for my eyebrow tails. I can make the line thick enough to avoid looking like I used a pencil on my face. If you do use Blissful Brows, I also recommend that you use the Duo brush firmly enough so that you are reaching your skin and not just touch up the tips of your brow hairs. If you stroke the Blissful Brows onto you skin and let it sit a minute or two to dry a bit, you will be able to use the Duo spoolie end to brush through your brows to create a more natural look so that your brows don’t look plastered on. Remember that a little bit of Blissful Brows goes a very long way! (I load my brush only off of the Blissful Brows wand and only a little bit at a time!). The Duo brush holds a deceptively large amount of product - if you clean off the brush afterwards by squeezing it with a paper towel, you will be surprised at how much makeup is left over! Last thoughts: I find that if you wash your face with Noxema or if you use cocoa butter on your face as a moisturizer, you can get most if not all of the Blissful Brows off at the end of a long day (it stays put otherwise especially if you touch up your brows with toner before you apply Blissful Brows). You may want to have Noxema handy the first couple of times that you use this just in case! Highly recommend!//


I purchased 2 of these hairpins (the blue & purple) and they are so gorgeous in person...so much prettier than shown in the pics! They're very sturdy and have just a little "weight" to them because of the metal they're made of...so be aware if you have very fine/thin hair, that you may have to slightly bend the ends to keep them in place. The only thing that I found an issue with about the pins...was that mine didn't have the color of stones in them that are shown in the pics. The pics show the color of stones as blue,pink & green....but my blue hairpin has the colors of blue,white & red stones in it and my purple hairpin has only pink stones in it. There is no advance warning in the description stating that the colors of the stones will vary, so I am bothered that BOTH hairpins I purchased arrived with different colors of stones than are shown in the pictures because those colors shown are one of the main reasons I ordered the pins in the first place. However...both pins are really lovely anyway, so I'm still happy with my purchase, especially since I saw butterfly hairpins that looked almost like these in a store at the Mall and those were priced at $18 each but weren't as pretty as these are.  Just wish that the seller would have stated up front & been honest about any substitutions or variance in the colors of the accent stones. One other thing.....the "stems" of these pins are about 4 1/2"-5" long (really long for hairpins).. so if you have hair that is shorter than shoulder length and/or very fine...you will have trouble hiding the stems of the pins unless you bend them up into your hairstyle. My hair is just past my shoulders and very thick and I could just barely hide the stems when I put the pins thru a bun. The length can be trimmed off with wire-snips and then filed to soften the cut,though...and that actually made the pins "sit" better for me. Now when I put my hair up in a bun, I insert the shortened pins and it looks like a gorgeous little butterfly is "floating/sitting" in the center or top of it. Very pretty to dress up a quick & simple bun! And these would be excellent accent pieces for little girls for pageants (would definitely need to be snipped to shorten them for children),  older girls for prom & Spring Fling dances, and even for Spring weddings.


I purchased this scarf in purple, as well as a set of Pro eyeshadow brushes, from "Smart Dara" and it took a little over 3 weeks for delivery, (but the package still arrived about 3 weeks before the earliest estimated delivery date) ,so Kudos to the seller for fast shipment from China in half the estimated delivery time.  All the items I purchased from this seller arrived in the same mailing envelope, which was great considering the $2.99 shipping charge I paid for the eyeshadow brushes alone,... but I was slightly upset that my delicate scarf was wadded up & stuffed into the mailing envelope in such a careless manner. It was in it's own plastic package seperate from the brushes (which were also individually packaged and survived transit wonderfully)..but my scarf was all rolled up in it's package like a peanut-butter roll in a wadded mess and so wrinkled that I had to hand-wash it to make it presentable as soon as I opened it. Now with all that said, the upside is......I found that these scarves stand up to hand-washing really well & don't lose any of the lovely sparkle embellishment that's in them when washed carefully with Woolite. They also don't get tangles in the dainty rosette fringes if you wash by gently squeezing the water/detergent thru the fabric and they dry really fast..in less than 1/2 hour over a hanger. The only con I've found to the scarf is that the delicate embroidered lace material it's made of...has about an inch of raw edges at both ends of the underside of the triangle where the fringed rosettes are sewn to the lace. The lace material is rough-cut all the way around where the fringe is attached and it's obvious that the lace was just cut from a bolt & then the fringe was sewn on to it with a "Made in China" tag sewn in...it's a very simple design. Not a major problem,though..I folded over the inch of raw fabric to about 1/8" and back-stitched in a clean seam to make it look more finished where the raw edges were. All in all....for $3.19 these scarves are well worth it and are absolutely beautiful. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase more if there was a bigger selection of colors...like peach,seafoam,fuchia,teal or even a darker green or brighter blue...but the purple is the only color I cared to order from the selection given.


I have had the Norelco dry razors and lotion razors over the years. This is the best one they have made. When I had my original norelco cool skin, it required individual Nivea skin packs. It came with a single blade system, I found it difficult to get a close shave. The packs were not convenient. I went to a dry shave with the Spectra and then the triple head 9160. The Sprectra was more gentle, and the 9160 gave a closer shave as it was a triple head. With sensitive skin, I still needed to use pre-electric shave with either. I would need to use a regular razor to touch up with both some times. Here is what makes this new razor fantastic. It uses the triple head system so you get a closer shave, and by electronic touch, nivea skin lotion comes out of two heads.The charging stand holds a nivea can that automatically fills the razor when the lotion runs out. In other words, you now buy a can and no longer buy these little Nivea packs. With each can there is a new insert to replace the old one. In the old days, you would buy a box of 10 nivea cartridges, and throw each away. With this, the can refills the razor.  There is no longer a hair collection area surrounded by a metal blade holder as the triple head blades are exposed. Because of this, you can get closer in areas around your nose and sideburns. The head unit swivels around your chin making it easier. The blade system snaps out and offers a snap in trimmmer that actually works well unlike previous models where the trimmers were marginal. Because of this, I no longer need to use a regular razor to touch up. I get a close shave, and my skin is no longer irratated because the lotion makes it comfortable. In addition, when it is time to replace the razor heads, you take the triple razor head off and snap on a new one. This eliminates having to replace each head individually which if you have ever dropped one, was sometimes a hassle. This new system is a huge improvement over previous models, and I am really happy with my purchase. The model below this is the 8040. The only difference is you fill that model with the can manually, and it takes 4 hours to charge versus the 1.5 hours the 8060 takes. I wanted the stand and faster charge time. Great razor for sensitive skin.

Update: one year later I was told I can no longer use the Nivea lotion as it irritates rosecea. I have bought an Arcitec 1050 and it works well.


WOW! Where to start? I own lots of watches. Mechanical, electric and digital watches costing from $8 to $8000. This is one of the most impressive watches I've ever owned at ANY price. The quality is first rate and the specs are almost unbelievable. Finding a good automatic/mechanical diver is very easy and you can take your pick from numerous makes and model but, finding a really good, attractive quartz diver is a little tougher. Seiko and others make a lot of decent auto divers but lately I've become disenchanted with mid level automatics. They've essentially become disposable what with labor fees to service them costing as much as the watch itself it makes no sense to own a mechanical watch that cost up to about $500. Unless you do your own watch service it's easier and cheaper to just buy another brand new one. Basically the only mechanical watches that make economic sense to own are the very high end watches that will not only keep their value but actually appreciate so the service costs are offset by the appreciation. I'm in the process of ridding myself of my Seiko and Citizen mechanical divers but I will keep my Rolex Sub because it is already worth far more than I paid for it.

With all that said I was on the quest for a good quality quartz diver and looked at Omega and Heuer. Lots of people look down their noses at quartz movements but remember this, when it comes time to service your $250 automatic Seiko and it costs $200+, you can simply replace the Ronda movement in this Phoibos watch and you're good for another 10-15 years. Most quartz divers use movements made by others (even the higher end stuff) and the movements are incredibly cheap and durable. Even the Omega Seamaster quartz Diver uses an $80 ETA movement. So unlike the high end mechanical watches that use in house movements there really is little difference, at least regarding the movement, when it comes to quartz divers. So the question becomes, do I pay $2000 for an Omega Seamaster with an $80 Swiss quartz movement or pay $120 for a Phoibos with a $25 Swiss quartz movement?

I can say this will full confidence; this Phoibos watch gives up NOTHING to the Omega Seamaster. The finish is surprisingly perfect. I expected the quality to be like that of any mid-level Seiko or Citizen but boy was I pleasantly surprised. The quality really is hard to believe. A sapphire crystal, solid end links on a perfectly polished and brushed bracelet, case polishing equal to ANY watch and a Swiss quartz movement, all for just $120! If you want one of these you'd better get it before someone comes to their senses and starts selling these for what they are truly worth.


I waited to write this review so I could make sure I had a solid opinion about this oil.
At first what stood out the most was the smell of the oil, it is not your typical beauty oil so it has a very "natural" scent. I got over it after applying it to my hair. I have semi color damaged hair and I usually apply drug store hair oils or leave in conditioners. I decided to only use this oil so I could know what exactly it does. I also chose not to use it on my face or any other part of my body (yet). The first 3 days of using this product I applied it right after I took a shower and my hair was wet. I applied 3-4 drops the first day and didn't feel like I did much. My hair is short (4-5 inches long) & thick. I decided to fill the dropper all the way and used about half the dropper, I would say about 10 drops. I let my hair air dry and do its thing. My hair did not look oily nor weighed down even though I used a lot more oil than recommended. My hair felt soft and didn't tangle like it usually does. After using it for 3 or 4 days I then decided to go without it to see if it did anything to my hair. Sadly I don't think it did much to repair or help it. It is in the same condition it was before using the product but I'm not upset about that because either way I would still be using some sort of oil based product. I continued to use the oil in the way I mentioned before for about another week. I then decided to style my hair using heat tools. I applied the oil like I had been doing already and then used a blow dryer on high to dry my hair. When I was done with that step my hair felt super soft and light weight. I took 4 more drops and applied them to the ends of my hair only before using a flat iron to complete the styling process. I will say, it did add some kind of hold to my hair and it made it so I could make my hair keep its style in place but it was not weighed down nor did it look greasy. It just looked like I used a light pomade. As the day progressed I noticed the oil must have been absorbed into my hair leaving it shiny and soft.
Needless to say, I am very pleased with how this oil works on my hair and I hope to keep it as a staple in my hair care routine


Love love love this eye cream!  A couple of years ago, I read about how face products with vitamin c and hyaluronic acid were becoming wildly popular among celebrities to maintain a youthful appearance; I was definitely intrigued. I have tried numerous vitamin c creams over the last few years and I must say, this cream by Ove Beauty is definitely a standout for me. Not only does this cream contain the ever-famous vitamin c, it also contains a special blend of green and white tea; both excellent antioxidants!

In any form, vitamin C, MSM, hyaluronic acid, green tea, rosehip oil and Coenzyme Q10 from Ove Beauty provide potent antioxidant protection, shielding skin from damaging free radicals—those pesky rogue molecules that promote premature aging. The most abundant forms of free-radical damage are environmental factors we can’t escape—think sun damage, pollution and oxygen—that assault skin on a daily basis, but that’s where topical vitamin C can help.

When incorporated into your daily skincare lineup, well-formulated products containing vitamin C and these other other ingredients can provide a range of benefits that keep your skin younger-looking, longer. They can reduce the appearance of brown spots and other types of sun damage
Helps boost healthy collagen production (hello, firmer skin!); reduce inflammation and irritation, both of which cause a cascade of damage;
fade post-breakout red marks by improving skin’s natural healing response; and increase the effectiveness of your sunscreens and boost your skins defense against UV exposure.

I have been using this cream every morning right and every night after I wash my face. I simply squeeze a small amount onto my fingertips and work it into my skin focusing on my problem areas (small laugh lines around my mouth and tiny, fine lines around my eyes) and my décolleté. The cream itself is nice and thick and absorbs easily into the skin so it doesn't make your beauty routine a whole lot longer. The scent is great in my opinion; a light citrus-y scent. The bottle contains 2 ounces of product, and while that may seem small, a little bit of product goes a long way. I really love how this cream makes my skin look and feel. The cream leaves my skin looking brighter and more supple which I absolutely love.

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First time I ordered this "essence", I thought maybe I had gotten the wrong product by mistake. Ordered again, because I really would like to add a soothing cica/snail essence to my skincare routine for days that I do a peel or when my skin gets a little irritated from my retinol. Second order arrived, it's also a jar of cream. So I can't review the product I ordered, the one that is being advertised here for sale. I can review the jar of snail cream that I recieved (and definitely do not need).

This cica/snail CREAM is actually quite nice. I have used a couple of other brands of cica cream and snail cream in the past, and I have really liked the soothing/cooling/moisturizing effects that these type of products deliver. The ones I've used in the past have been quite slimy feeling, and left a sticky feeling residue to my skin. I have always needed to use a face cream of some kind over the snail cream to get rid of the slimy/sticky feel the other products I've tried left on my skin. This cica snail cream by Neogen Labs, it doesn't leave even a trace of that sticky feeling on my skin. I do like it very much, which is good, because I now have 2 full jars of it. I already own plenty of moisturizer creams, so while I do like this cream very much, I definitley didn't need another face cream! Gonna keep one and maybe give the other to my mom or something.

Love the cream, it just isn't what I ordered. It isn't the product listed here for sale. So I'm gonna give it 2 stars I guess... If I had ordered the cream and was actually attempting to review this as a face moisturizer/cream, it would definitley be 5 stars. It's just kinda bogus when you spend your time reading reviews of a specific type of product, because you want to buy that specific kind of skin care item, you finally give in and spend 27 dollars on what is being sold as a toner/essence product, only to recieve yet another jar of face cream that you don't need. Again, it's a lovely cream. I didn't order a cream, I ordered a toner, because a toner/essence is what I need.

Guess I have to keep looking for a decent soothing cica/snail toner, because I still don't have one access ordering this one twice from this seller. Bummer.


[UPDATED: August 8, 2016] I noticed each time after using this I woke up with more pimples. I thought maybe I was merely being overly critical of my face, but that definitely wasn't it.

Two days ago, I noticed I had a few pimples on my face, so I applied this before bed. I woke up with more pimples and thought, "Maybe I'm just having a hormonal breakout or something." So I used it again last night. This morning I DEFINITELY woke up with more pimples, especially on my forehead close to my hairline. To some, it probably doesn't look bad, but I mostly have clear skin, so this is out of the norm.

I decided to look on CosDNA for this analysis on this product and it contains benzoin acid, which can trigger acne and is listed as an irritant. There is also denatured alcohol, also listed as an irritant.

I'm really sad because this was so cute. Not purchasing again.

[July 16, 2016] I got the green tea variety in hopes of keeping my minimal acne under control. It looks like a cup of bubble tea and even has a little spoon. I love that there are little boba capsules at the bottom that you are supposed to burst with the little spoon and mix with the rest of the mask product.

My first use, I learned the hard way that a little goes a long, long, LOOONG way and ended up using way too much. It took forever to dry and made me feel greasy (this product isn't greasy, though).

The second time I used it, I used significantly less and it dried so much quicker and my skin felt more like it could breathe.

Each time I've used it, no matter how much I used, it feels kind of sticky and tacky, even after drying. This isn't bothersome to me so much, since I go to bed right after, like you're supposed to. I've noticed my skin doesn't "absorb" it as though I used a moisturizer, rather it dried on top of the skin, like a mask (that you wash off first thing in the morning).

It definitely has the clearing action that it claims. Nothing drastic, but I've used it a few nights in a row and the more noticeable blemishes on my face have vanished without having to resort to harsh chemicals. I will definitely buy this again! Doesn't hurt that it happens to be adorable!


English Laundry is highly underrated. It's fine to call them what they are, they're a relatively cheapy house that makes fragrances that are often inspired by others, but they do it very well. I have more than a few of their scents and this is what you can expect of these four:

Notting Hill - This has what you might call a barbershop scent to it. A strong, clean musk, definitely some wood notes in there with a mix of cedar and sandalwood. I've heard it compared to Viking by Creed and I think that's not far off on the dry down, but the opening on Notting Hill has more citrus. Strongest scent of the bunch for sure.

Riveria - This is just a great, easily wearable blue fragrance. I gave mine another spray while I writing this just for the reminder. I was surprised when I first smelled this because this was THE scent from English Laundry that was hyped up. And I like it, no question, but it's very similar to other blue scents. It dries down powdery, has a hint of woodsy notes, but I mostly just get lavender and jasmine mixing with a bit of aquatic notes. That said, it's unbeatable at it's price and probably the easiest to wear in the bunch.

Oxford Bleu - So, when I first smelled this I thought "Oh that's just straight up Versace Eros." Having smelled them side by side since I own them both, it's still very similar, but a little different. Eros is more loud, Oxford Bleu has a lot of the same mint, vanilla, and apple that you'd get from Eros, but more subdued in the dry down. Again, for the price you can't go wrong here, it's an exceptional scent, but that's because Eros is an exceptional scent.

Arrogant - A disclaimer upfront: I think what's going on with Arrogant and me is all just my personal body chemistry. It's a sleeper hit for sure, it has a very clean, soapy, lavender feel to it that I love. The only problem is that unless I over spray, the scent dies on my skin really fast. It's not a complaint I've heard elsewhere, so this might just be me, but that gives it a disappointment mark or two. I went and put this on a tester strip as I was writing this and could barely smell it, so I put a couple of sprays on my skin, and sure, I definitely like it, but it's hard to pick up with normal use. I might just be nose blind to it, honestly. The closest scent I could place it with would be Le Male by John Paul Gaultier. Just a bit weaker.

All in all, English Laundry is not to be slept on, and there's no bad scents in this bunch.


I purchased this Anti Aging Skin Cream and Serum Combo Set last week and have started using it every morning and night and so far really like it. I purchased this as I have an obsession with beauty, skincare, hair care, make up, plastic surgery ect and do reviews, tutorials ect on my youtube page.

Packaging:
The Anti Aging Skin Cream and Serum Combo Set came well packaged. It was fully supported inside the box to prevent damage. The item itself was new and in new condition without damage or defects.

The Anti Aging Skin Cream and Serum Combo Set is a great product set because it is a natural pure botanical vs. other creams which are made of chemicals and synthetics.

My Skincare Routine:

***Here what is recommended for applying anything on your skin: Be sure to apply it in a circular upward motion as gravity pulls your skin down. This will help prevent the signs of aging. I follow this routine as it helps prevent your skin from sagging, drooping and losing elasticity.**

1. Clean your face with a moisturizing soap and warm water.
2. Apply a toner to your face if desired
3. Apply the the Natural Anti-Wrinkle serum all over your face.
4. Allow the serum time to absorb into your face.
5. After the serum has dried, apply the Natural Anti-Wrinkle cream all over your face.
6. Allow your face to absorb the serum and cream before applying make up or anything else.
7. I like to use it before going to bed and in the morning when getting ready for the day.

The serum and cream are very silky when applying to your face. I have noticed that after my application process of the Anti Aging Skin Cream and Serum Combo set, my fine lines and wrinkles are are deminished making my skin look flawless.  I would recommend this to anyone wanting a product to help with any facial skin problems. Whats best about this is that it comes as a duo, so you dont have to go looking for a serum AND a cream... PLUS it can be used for your face, neck and skin around eye!  It is like a all in one package deal.

Disclosure: I did purchase this product at a discounted rate from seller in return for an honest and unbiased review. This review is of my own personal opinion and experience. My opinion may differ from others as everyone experiences products differently. I am not permitted to give a false review or have my opinion of the product swayed due to the discount received. I am not associated with the seller. I do my best to give a quality, honest and unbiased review of my experiences with the product. If this review has been helpful to you, please vote for the review as Helpful, YES. If this review has not been helpful... Please ask a question and I will do my best to answer the question to help. I am a buyer like everyone and would only like to express my opinions and experiences to help out with anyone considering buying this product.


This primer is seriously the bomb.com. The consistency and feel really remind me of the Smashbox Photo finish primer. This too like the Smashbox Photo Finish Primer has that gel like feel that is wonderful for hiding imperfections and minimizing pores.

When you first apply the primer you realize how THICK it is. However, it blends into the skin flawlessly. It also makes your skin feel sooooo soft. It creates the perfect canvas for your foundation. I have some acne scaring, and this did an excellent job of filling in the acne scars. My foundation went on so smoothly, I couldn't believe how flawless it made my skin look. I didn't even have to follow up with any concealer!

I typically apply my make up around 8 am and wear it until 10 pm or so. By that point, sometimes my foundation has sheered out a little but I noticed that that was not the case while wearing this primer! Really helps the longevity of your foundation.

Pro tip: PAT on your face, don't just rub everywhere. By patting it on, you are letting it concentrate on the skin as opposed to thinning it out by rubbing it like a lotion everywhere. Also, allow it to dry for 3-5 min before you apply foundation- although it doesn't need to "dry" it allows time for your face to absorb it.

As you can see in the picture, I applied primer to half of an orange and none to the other half. Then let it soak up for a few min and went in with FOUNDATION AND CONCEALER. As you can see, the side with the primer realllyy helped reduce the huge pores of the orange. Whereas the side with no primer allowed the product to seep into the pores. Also, you can see that the product separated on the side with no primer; which shows that it could really help dry or oily skin! Overall, this foundation creates a lovely and flawless barrier for your foundation application!

I will continue to use this products within the next few weeks to come and I will update if my opinions change in any way.

** Although I did receive this product for free or at a discounted price, all of my reviews are 100% real, and unbiased. I rely heavily on the reviews of others in deciphering if a product will best suit my needs, and therefore I pride myself on reviewing all products fairly and impartially. If you have any questions about the product, please feel free to ask!

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So far the drill has been excellent. I spent a little more on this one because it came with the brushless motor,<br />they far superior to brushed motors in every way. The torque is excellent at low speeds and it has never even got past mildly warm let alone hot. The vibration and noise is incredibly low even a full speed, its has actually redefined quiet compared to other drills I've owned. The hand piece is even smaller than I anticipated and it's made of aluminum. A metal headpiece allows for much higher tolerances than plastic ones and that translates into low vibration and quiet operation. It feels great in the hand!! It says it comes with Japanese branded bearings, I'm not sure what that means.  Are they made elsewhere and then branded Japanese or are they made in Japan? Whatever they are, they perform very well.  The collet system locks and unlocks with a very positive feel and holds the bit very securely.  The battery charges quickly, within a couple hours from 1/4 power.  I never run batteries down any lower, it seriously affects their longevity.  The speed control works very well and speed increases and decreases are smooth throughout the motors rpm range. It runs in reverse just as well.  Given its higher price I feel a foot pedal should have atleast been an option to purchase, as it is you need to turn the dial to switch it on and off, a seperate switch for on/off would have gone a long way to. It's the biggest drawback on this unit, for my use anyway. The included bits work but they are about as cheap as you can buy, a $5 value at best. The included handpiece rest is nice, it appears to be a softer silicone of some kind. The handpiece also mounts on the main unit which can clip to your belt.  I'm hoping both the belt clip and handpiece mount stand up over time.  I included this extra information because they dont give out much in the advertising, I took a big chance on this and I feel it's been worth it in every way that counts.  The quality aluminum handpiece is definitely professional in look, size and feel.  My other drills will now occupy the closet, I won't miss them. I've only got around 15 hours on this so far, the ultimate test will be time. I'll update here if anything changes. I'm using this for jewelry, light material of silver and gold and polishing. If it will work for me in an industrial application then nails shouldn't bother it at all.


This is truly the best product I have found for shaving. I have used everything from creams to gels to conditioner (yes, really! and in a pinch it's great, but kills my razors fast!) I have even used shaving stuff made for men!!! Nothing works as well as coochy cream! Remember to look around for the best deal--I have prime so always seek that and I tend to get the 3 16 oz packs for around $30.

You don't have to use a whole ton of it (though I use 1-3 squirts depending on the area I'm doing) and it spreads nicely. Leaves any part feeling very smooth and wonderful for a few days. My hair grows back rather quickly, but this stuff is so wonderful that even if I have to shave two days in a row or a couple days apart I'm not left with razor burn or ingrown hairs.

The last time I bought 3 bottles was back in Feb of 2013. I only had to order more because a full bottle was left across the country and I decided it wasn't worth shipping back. So had that not happened, the half bottle I still have at home and the full bottle would have lasted another good while! Even calculating lasting 18 months for the three bottles at $30, that's 1.66 per MONTH! How awesome is that! Shave gels at the store cost about that or MORE easily and don't even last a full month with as great a result as CC. I recommend this to ALL my friends and even have given them little "trial bags" of some of mine so they can see for themselves how wonderful it is!

It DOES work as a conditioner for your hair in a pinch, though my hair can only handle it once every once in a while. But hey, sometimes you just have to use it.

I personally use Mach 3 razors (yup, the ones made for guys) and can get quite a many good uses out of them with using CC. It's the BEST! Seriously, what do you have to lose in trying it? I doubt you will be disappointed! I try to get my man to use it on his face, and he has and has commented on how it is very nice, but he feels bad using "my" creme even if I tell him it's okay! May have to just give him one of my bottles to keep so he has no excuse! :)

Really, try it! You'll LOVE it!


I bought this on another site because of reviews here, and I could get it quite cheap, shipped, from Turkey. (2.35 or so, I think.) I thought, "Hey, why not try it, it has decent ratings." Um..... no.
I shredded it into a small sealable bowl to be able to use my badger brush. Shredded easily and compacted well, a bit sticky. Buuuuuut......
The smell. I initially thought, when just whiffing the stick... Very like Ivory soap. Not in a good way. Waved it under the wifes nose. Yep, she agreed. Then I used it. Yes, like Ivory bar soap. With the addition of some industrial cleaner. I have never been to prison, but I imagine this would be the soap they would make you use. If this smell is the first smell a Turkish man smells when he is getting ready to have a positive day, I pity the Turks.
Thin lather, even with soft water and a badger hair brush. Worked it to death to get minimal lather. No glide, almost sticky on the face, I could feel a BRAND NEW Feather de blade ~grabbing~ my skin and whiskers.
Rinsed off well... Very dry... felt like I had been though some kind of extraterrestrial government delousing procedure.
If you are looking for cheap, skip this, buy some Cella. It smells good. It is creamy.... My wife loves the smell, it glides, it's cheap, it lasts a loooooong time. It makes you feel good.
Arko made me feel like I was a prisoner in Arkham Asylum and the Joker was going to shave me with a rusty steak knife. I will have nightmares about the smell and performance of this.
I am afraid to put it in the garbage for the impact it may have on the groundwater supply.
I am afraid to KILL IT WITH FIRE, because it may release toxic fumes and kill flocks of delicious birds.
I wouldn't give it to my worst enemy, because he could probably trace the nauseating smell back to me.
Just say No. The ratings for this stuff are seriously jacked up. Perhaps the 5 star rating  s are left by someone who has never used a good soap, or perhaps are just really angry Turkish men that have never experienced that using decent shaving kit can be a pleasure, rather than think, "If I can stand this stuff first thing in the morning, my day is bound to get better and better." Turkish men must be optimists.