If I didn't already own & love my "We Love Doodles" brand of big slicker brush, I would have rated this brush at a full 5 stars. Mostly what I don't care for this brush vs Doodles is the handle. It is a little more narrow so it's a teensy bit less comfortable to hold. I have carpel tunnel. I've been grooming cats furever & grooming English angora rabbits for well over a decade.

🐱For short & long haired cats, this brush works great. All of my cats love this brush & my Doodles brand. I can comb all of them except for my 14yo with a surprising amount of pressure & they roll around purring. Tons of hair gets picked up into the tines. Unlike some styles of brushes & combs, no hair is left behind around the tail area.

Removing the hair from the brush is very easy. Start at one side from the bottom to loosen & then move to the other side. Keep working your way around & it comes off in a nice clean loose mat. I actually prefer these types of slicker brushes over self cleaning brushes & also over brushes with the little plastic beads on the ends. If you groom your animal properly, you don't need little balls on the ends of the tines. Those balls also make it a little harder to get the brush fully clean of hair.

Cosmetically, I like the look of the brush much better than my Doodles brush. This is all black with a more classy branding in small white text on the head. We Love Doodles is blue & loudly brands itself on the head.

🐰I don't recommend this style of brush for English angora rabbits. I have found that my bunnies seem to be more comfortable with smaller slickers with shorter tines. You'd think with their dense long coats, you'd want something large with long tines, but it really doesn't work out like you'd expect. At least for me it doesn't.

🐰Recommended for English Angora Rabbits:

🐇Doggy Man sells a small soft slicker brush that my angora rabbits love. It's plastic with a little blue ring on the handle. I have purchased/replaced many of them over the years (the handles tend to break over time) because they work well.
🌐 https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NLVFH2
🐇I also recommend if money allows, a small slicker brush by Chris Christensen. I've never needed to replace it.
🌐 https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GU7NKWW

Personally, I'd shop between this brand (Rita's), We Love Doodles, & Chris Christensen. Chris Christensen is top of the line. They are worth it if you have the money. We Love Doodles has been the middle ground for me. They were originally priced at $50, but the price has been a lot lower for a while now. Rita's is currently the second most expensive & probably the lowest quality of the three brands. However, I've been using it for the least amount of time, so it's too early to know for sure. So far I like all three.

Chris Christensen: Made in Germany $75.99
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product//B00KAJTPZ2

We Love Doodles: Made in USA $29.99
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B09G981NXV

Rita's: Made in China $36.99


I have adult onset acne. I have had it for over a decade. Nothing would cure it. Benzyl peroxide makes me break out worse and rash up. >2% salicylic acid spot treatment products help, but nothing really evened everything out and made the acne start to go away. I wouldn't say this is a miracle, but it certainly is the only thing that I have found in the past 10 years that works (and yes I have seen 3 dermatologists for this issue with no permanent resolution).

The Routine:
I apply this glycolic product 1x at night and a light face moisturizer 1x in the morning (plus an eye cream when I remember). I started seeing immediate results within less than 2 weeks. I also, after reading so many scarey reviews about negative product interactions, am happy to report that I had NO additional breakouts with the product and only light tingling for the first few minutes of application. I would compare this tingling to the feeling you get just after applying a witch hazel cotton pad (for those with pain concerns regarding the 'tingle' reported by others).

Regarding Results 2 Weeks In:
For those of us that have had long term acne and know how good we look in summertime (due to the sun hiding your acne spots) this is how I feel now, two weeks later, when I see myself in the mirror. I don't know how well it will treat these recesses (old acne scars) I have in my cheek area, but the red splotches are gone and skin tone has evened substantially.

I also should be honest and say that the use of a glycolic product was recommended to me from my identical twin sister (yay for matching DNA and two people trying to solve the same problem at once). Anyways, she used a similar AHA product for a year (not this one exactly). However, her acne, red splotches, break outs, and scars are completely gone after 1 year of use of an AHA glycolic product. After seeing her results I thought I would find a similar product to try. (keeping fingers crossed over this year!)

Opinion Section:
I saw a number of negative reviews. In reflection, I would suspect that sensitive youth skin may not benefit as much from this product as adult skin. I noticed that the product is far less drying on my face than advertised by others. Heck, I don't even bother to moisturize at night and have no ill over-drying effects. However, I worry that if you are purchasing the product for 'oil control' or have much oil production on your face this may aggravate your acne situation. I only comment this because when I get up in the morning I can still feel this product on my face - it's not greasy or oily, I just feel a sheen. This could explain some of the negative posters comments. In my experience, I think youth acne needs drying more than adult acne, which needs exfoliation. If you are in your mid 20s and up (and DO NOT have sensitive, oil - prone, raging hormone youth skin), then this product is relatively inexpensive and delivers!

PS: If there is a youth out there that has the opposite of this experience, please flag this (if this review section will allow it) to remove this last paragraph for accuracy as i do not want my speculation to mislead people on a product that is in my opinion, from first hand experience, absolutely wonderful.


I stripped my hair and then decided I didn’t like the color so I dyed over that and my hair has really suffered for it. My hair  never felt so dry and lifeless in my life. I have tried all the store brands for over processed hair, from hot oil to leave in conditioners. Some of them have helped a little but no major improvement.

 I had bought this hair mask at a promotional price to test and write and unbiased review and tried it a few times with ok results but nothing fantastic.
 My Mom suggested I wash my then apply this mask to my hair, wrap my head and leave it on for at least an hour because that’s what they did in her day,  so that is what I did. (
I applied this mask, twisted my hair up, put a plastic grocery bag on my head and then a towel wrapped on my head for warmth and to hide the plastic bag.  I left it on for about 45 minutes or so, then jumped in the shower rinsed it all out. What a huge, huge difference. If you have some seriously damaged hair I don’t think 5 or even 15 minutes really does the trick. I’m glad I listened to my Mom for once!

 This hair mask contains Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Bromide, Cetrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Paraffinum Liquidum, Parfum, Acetamide MEA, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Sodium Cocoyl Collagen Amino Acids, Cocoyl Sarcosine, Wheat Germ Acid, Wheat Germ Oil, Glycerin, Linolenic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Tocopherol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-37, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Quaternium-95, Propanediol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclotetrasiloxane, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, PEG-25 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Citric Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxymethylpentylcyclohexecarboxaldehyde, Geraniol, Butylphenyl Methylpropional.

The Jojoba Oil and Argan Oil work great to condition your hair and the Castor Oil actually helps hair growth. I use this hair mask 3 to 4 times a week because of the degree of damage my hair has and it has worked beautifully. It doesn’t leave my hair looking oily, It is creamy and not an oil, because I personally don’t really like putting oil in my hair. It is fine and as much as it is damage it won’t take long for the roots to look greasy when I have oil in my hair. I’m really happy I discovered this hair mask. I will be reordering!


I love containers and was looking for something to hold about half a cup of nuts, candy, etc. for taking in my lunches. I try to organize stuff on the weekends so I can just grab and go every morning while packing my lunch for work.
These containers are going to be great for my purpose, I can tell already! They hold a tad more than half a cup (I poured 1/2 cup water in one to test it and there was still a small amount of room above the water line). The included liner is fantastic. I only tested one container so far, but it was the one I put 1/2 cup of water in. I put the liner on the container, screwed the top on and turned it upside down, sideways, and shook it. No leakage! Very impressive. I probably won't use liquid in these containers but it's nice to know they don't leak if I find a liquid I want to put in them. I might just take yogurt in them!

I've included pictures so you can see the size, how well they are made and how they came packaged. There was bubble wrap around the package of containers, then they were in plastic under the bubble wrap also. I had to get my scissors out to get into the bubble wrap, it was on securely.
The containers themselves seem to be a medium thick plastic, definitely not flimsy. There is nothing on them to indicate the type of plastic they are made of, but Houseables says they are made of polypropylene and safe for spices, cooking oils, etc. The Livestrong website states "Polypropylene containers do not leach harmful chemicals into foods or liquids. They commonly contain yogurt, medicine, drinks, ketchup and medicines."

I was pleasantly surprised by the included liners, as I imagined they would be the same type of liners you get in the top of some medicine bottles - a thin piece of waterproof paper that won't last long. The liners in these containers are great! I've included a picture of them as well.

This product was provided at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review but I feel they are totally worth the full price of $11.99. I was planning on buying them anyway and was pleased to get a discount. If I didn't like them, I would tell you that too. A review is no good if it's not honest. If they break easily or something else happens that causes my opinion of them to change, I'll update my review to reflect that.

One of the photos has a green [[ASIN:B00FP2RMUY Gotubb 3-Pack, Multi, Medium]] on top of these, so if you are familiar with Gotubbs you can judge the size of the Houseables jars a bit better. I love my Gotubbs and how they open with one hand, but they do cost a lot more than these Houseables jars. If you are looking for a lot of storage for a low price, this is the product to get!

**Update** I'm still using these containers and they are still as great as ever! I am watching my weight and these help me keep track of my food intake and make it easy to grab and go with a premeasured amount of food. They hold a single serving size of wheat thins perfectly, are handy for a scoop of slim fast powder and two teaspoons of Benefiber mixed together (I use the included liners for this application), hold a serving of Hershey Kisses and come in handy for a lot more! I love to prepackage this stuff then grab and go in the mornings. Well worth the money, even at full price.


I went to doctor suffering with tinea pedis in my groin area. I had it for months and didn't know what it was (thinking it would just go away naturally). It finally got so bad that I had to see a doctor. He prescribed a topical treatment to use twice a day for 7 days. It didn't work. I went back and he prescribed a stronger topical treatment along with antibiotics to use for 5 days. It too didn't work. He was out of ideas and referred me to a dermatologist. While waiting to see the dermatologist, I decided to do some research on my own.  I bought the following products and used them every day for 6 days straight so far. I am about 95% cured. I plan to use this for another week thinking I will be 100% after the second week.
This stuff works.
1. Product #1: Defense Soap Antifungal 4 Ounce Bar. [[ASIN:B01E0D6PIS DEFENSE Ringworm Treatment Kit - Bar Soap 4 Oz and Body Wipes 40 Count]]
Shower 3 times a day…once in the morning, once when you get home from work and once before bedtime.  Use this bar soap 3 times a day for the infected area, once a day for your whole body including fingernails and feet.
2. Product #2. Wipes. (Link in above product description)
Use the wipes periodically throughout the day..every few hours and especially after getting sweaty.
3. Product #3: Antifungal Soap with Tea Tree Oil, Helps Treat & Wash Away Athletes Foot, Ringworm, Nail Fungus, Jock Itch, Body Odor & Acne. [[ASIN:B00HNWNXAW Antifungal Soap with Tea Tree Oil, Helps Treat & Wash Away Athletes Foot, Ringworm, Nail Fungus, Jock Itch, Body Odor & Acne. Antibacterial Defense Against Common Fungal and Bacteria Related Skin Irritations 9oz.]]
In addition to the bar soap, I used this product on the affected area once a day (at bedtime shower). When using this, lather well and let it sit on your skin for 3-4 minutes before rinsing off.
4. Product #4: Zeasorb Super Absorbent Antifungal Treatment Powder. [[ASIN:B005GM3LW6 Zeasorb Super Absorbent Antifungal Treatment Powder for Jock Itch 2.5 oz]]
After showering, completely dry off then use this powder on affected area.
5. Product #5:  BUICED Liquid Multivitamin. [[ASIN:B00DSAA3L0 BUICED Liquid Multivitamin, 1-Pack]]
Internal treatment. Tinea Pedis condition can also be made worse by poor diet.  I took a shot of this liquid vitamin once a day (when I got home from work each day).
6. Product #6: “Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with the ‘Mother’”. [[ASIN:B00H4I4DRC Bragg Raw Organic Apple Cider Vinegar-16 fl. oz. Bottle]]
I don’t know how much this helped, but I read how beneficial apple cider vinegar is to your health so I gave it a try. I drank 2 tablespoons once a day (at night an hour before bedtime). I mixed it with orange juice and it wasn’t quite so bad.

I used these products for about 1 week and I am very pleased with the results.


I really want this on subscribe and save but Amazon only has a couple shades available. :( anyways a few years ago my skin became super sensitive and Almay consistently puts out products that don't bother my skin. This has pretty good coverage and you can build it up. I am rather happy with it. That is the only reason I am not giving it 3 stars. Here is my problem. I am colorblind and finding makeup that matches my skin by myself is a nightmare. For those of you who do not know colorblind is where we have a cone that is low in color which also affects other colors. We do not see in black and white. My green is low sometimes making certain greens look like a light version of goldenrod copy paper or as I say 1970's gold. Yuck... Anyways this affects how I view other colors and I cannot match makeup well. Certain shades will appear the same leading me to believe I have a match until someone (usually my cousin) points out my makeup looks ridiculous. Let me mention my cousins call me "educated" colorblind because most of the time I know how to compensate for color deficiency. I know color theory well. I wrote Almay about the problem because my only alternative was to drag my cousin to the store and have her "sample" shades. I am sure other customers and the store does not appreciate this so in the end I have tons of money wasted on the wrong shades. I know this happens to people with normal color vision but multiple that by 5-10 times you have done that and that describes my experience. Anyways I thought I'd write them and ask as Covergirl used to sell a 3 pack sampler of similar colors so you could find your perfect shade. The reply was to purchase full size products. I thought this lacked empathy as I wasn't writing to get free products. I was writing to find a resolution that would result in me being a long time customer. I don't think them going the extra mile to send something mini even if I had to pay was asking too much from such a large corporation. This leaves me felling like I should rate them 3 stars. While I remain a loyal customer they don't care about me. :( I wouldn't have minded paying for some sort of samples, but I guess they rather keep taking my money while I experienced trial and error finding a shade. Now while my cousins have not compared my makeup to mud since using this shade I haven't exactly had them inspect it closely for me after applied. I will ask to get a final opinion. The smart shade does not provide adequate coverage or I would go that route. I have that product also for lazy days. I rate the product a solid 4 stars for being a good product especially on super sensitive skin, but I rate the company 0 stars for not even considering people like me. They got my money so I guess they're happy. Still let wondering if this is the right shade for me.. *sigh* still holding on to the heap of bottles because I paid good money for it. Anyways I am leaving this review here because this is where I am going to order and the price looks very reasonable. Now if I could find the perfect powder... Btw their concealer sucks. Just use the foundation to build coverage and save your money. I will update after I get some more opinions on if this shade is for me. Gawd I hope it is. I can't keep spending all this money, and because of my skin conditions I absolutey have to wear makeup when going out so I don't feel like people are staring at me.


I am a serum junky so I feel like I have a pretty good idea on what to look for in serums! Hollyberry Cosmetics, Clinical Strength Hyaluronic + Vitamin C Serum For Dry and Problem Skin - Premium Skin Moisturizer Anti Wrinkle and fine lines. Brighten + Even Blemishes Quick drying, is AWESOME! I truly love most any serums that have Vitamin C in them. I have only been using this serum for about four days and I can already see a difference! My face has cleared up almost completely. It is a clear serum that is not too runny, which I love because there is not such a rush to just "throw' it on your face before it runs down your fingers. This serum soaks in rather quickly, so if you are like me, and have a whole regimen of serums, toners, moisturizers, ect, to put on your face, neck, and chest, following with make up, this is quite important to me. I can also see the brightening part of this serum working for my complexion, evening it out. I am only twenty seven years old, but I did a lot of tanning in high school, so I am trying to make up for the damage I caused to my skin, and its never too early to prepare your skin for aging that will come in the future. I have two children ages four and five, so I am tired quite often, which causes dark circles under my eyes, and this Clinical Strength Hyaluronic + Vitamin C Serum For Dry and Problem Skin - Premium Skin Moisturizer Anti Wrinkle and fine lines. Brighten + Even Blemishes Quick drying works for this as well! The ingredients are perfect in covering quite a few different problems, so its kind of an all in one, type serum, which i love! I am a very impatient person, so I like serums that I can either see or feel a difference rather immediately, than a serum that you have to use for a long time before seeing results, so if you are like me, I definitely recommend this serum!! I have spent all kinds of money on super expensive serums thinking that the more money you spend, the more results you will see, and that is just not the case.

Also, when I try a new serum, I do not use any other serums that are similar to this one, so I can get a good idea of what results this serum will really show. I like to add that in because even though I have many serums, if I were to use a similar serum to this one, I like to give it a fair chance! This one definitely passed!!
I did receive this product for free or a discounted price, but I was in no way compensated or told to leave a good review. I take my reviews VERY seriously, as I am an avid amazon shopper and rely solely on others HONEST reviews when making my purchases. I know there are some bad eggs out there that will leave a 5 star review for any product they receive for free or a discounted price, but I am not one of them. I am asked to leave an **honest** review, and that is what I do. Feel free to look through my profile and see this for yourself. Also, if my review has helped you in any way, please do not hesitate to hit the helpful button! If you feel I could have written a better review or have any tips on how I could improve my reviews please let me know, and I will try my best to improve! I truly hope this helped!


After years of shaving, waxing and plucking I have finally found the solution to staying hair free without stubble, bruises or ingrown hairs.

I was skeptical of this type of product and assumed that it would be more like an electric shaver and really not be any different in terms of how long my legs would stay smooth.

I wish I had tried one years ago. I have sensitive skin and hair regrowing after shaving was causing a great deal of irritation. Because my hair seemed to grow back in a day (maybe I'm part Wolfman) I was shaving every day and because of the blunt ends my skin was itchy and uncomfortable nearly all the time. Underarms were always carrying nicks from razors. Waxing was better because the regrowth didn't cause itching. But it was time consuming, very messy and at times I actually bruised my skin by pulling the strips too quickly.

From the first time I used the Braun Epilator I felt this sense of relief that I had finally, finally, finally solved that issue! It does take a few passes to get some of the hairs but it is still less time consuming than waxing. And I have NO irritation afterward at all. Smooth skin that lasts. I do have to use the epilator 2-3 times a week to stay hair-free since hair grows at different rates. You can let all the hair grow out and then epilate to keep from having to repeat use, but I'm fine with using it multiple times a week.

I do make sure to moisturize to reduce ingrown hairs as this can be a problem any time the hair is pulled from the roots (as in waxing). Immediately after epilating, I use a cream or oil specifically formulated for use after waxing to minimize any chaffing in the area and keep the skin soft. And I use Tend Skin a day after epilating as I did with waxing which works for me to keep ingrown hairs from forming.

The other great thing is that I have already saved money by not having to buy more razor cartridges (very expensive for a good razor) or waxing supplies. And I'm not continually cleaning up wax spots in my bathroom or putting little pieces of tissue on bleeding nicks from razors.

The light is a great touch on this epilator. My eyesight isn't what it once was so unless I have bright sunlight it is difficult to see where I may have missed hair. With the light, I can epilate at night with just the bathroom light because the light on the Braun shines directly in the area you are working on.

I may have been concerned in the past that this would be too painful to use on a regular basis, but after the bruising, chafing and irritation I was getting with waxing and shaving, it wasn't a concern any longer. I shouldn't have worried about it. I don't consider this to be painful at all. It will probably be a little uncomfortable for someone who hasn't waxed or epilated before, but the sensitivity should go away with use based on the information provided. And you need to be careful using this in areas where your skin is loose. The skin needs to be stretched taut as indicated in the directions for use or you can catch some skin in the epilator. I only had to do this once to remember because that did smart a little.  I have only used the exfoliator head once and it was almost too gentle, but is a nice option to have.

If you haven't tried this and you have similar problems with fast hair regrowth and irritation from shaving and waxing, I personally recommend this as a solution.


An Effective Solution For Razor-Issues For Men And Women...

I've been using these razors since the early 90's.  And while I wear a beard now, I still have to shape the hairline up around my lower neck and face.

If you're prone to razor rash or ingrown hairs, this is a much better pick for you than any other disposable razor.  Originally designed by a black dermatologist, this razor was created specifically for black guys that have a chronic problem with daily shaving.  Well, as guys go, they're not alone.  And this razor fixed that problem for me handily!

Back when I wore a suit and tie, and worked minimally six days a week, daily shaving became a real bummer for me.  This razor offered an affordable and convenient "fix" for a real problem.

How It Works:  A thin "rake" overrides the single blade, preventing the cutting edge from shaving too closely, thereby eliminating the aforementioned problems of razor rash and ingrown hairs.  No, you won't get as close a shave...  But a five o'clock shadow at two o'clock, is a lesser evil than a face or neck full of razor rash and ingrown hairs!  Some people's hair/follicles and skin-types will simply not tolerate an ultra-close shave, and that's the end of it.

Note:  Anybody that is troubled with razor-related problems, should avoid using the double and triple blade cartridges, as these will just exacerbate your problems.  Further, guys (or gals) with such problems should avoid shaving against the direction of the hairs as well, as this too will just exacerbate your problems.

Also:  There are better solutions for shaving than shaving soap.  Hair conditioner, warmed slightly in a microwave cup shaves far nicer than any soap I've tried in 62 years.  And it's good to let the conditioner sit on your skin a few minutes before shaving.  Just keep your razor rinsed-out really well, while using it.  Clogged razors can be cleared with an old toothbrush, always brushing away from the blade's cutting edge to avoid damaging it.

Depending on your beard, a single Bump Fighter Razor can serve well between say, three days and one week...  Some guys alternate these razors with the more traditional types...  After a while, I found that I really only needed these Bump Fighter Razors on my neck, where my collars rubbed.

Note:  My wife favored these razors for her personal grooming as well, reporting zero rash or ingrown hair issues when using them.  She later found that she could make do with regular disposable razors on her legs and underarms, but greatly preferred these Bump Fighter Razors for bikini-line work, and such.  You'll figure it out...

I was very pleased to see Amazon pick up these razors, since Wal-Mart and Walgreens stopped carrying them in stores.  I had to go looking for them online, and while I did find them, it's so much easier just adding them to my Amazon orders!

Note:  People with severe shaving-related issues should look into permanent hair removal via laser or pulsed light depilation by a professional.  The winter rates are getting more and more affordable, I hear, and it offers at least a "semi-permanent" solution.

RayB


I am a dentist who recommends Crest White Strips because they do work to whiten teeth.  Follow the directions in the box, and here are some further tips:

1.  (Optional step)  I recommend you first brush your teeth with water (don't use toothpaste) to remove the layer of plaque.  Your enamel has pores and the pores need to be open for the chemical to penetrate. If you use a fluoridated toothpaste, the flouride may block the enamel pores.  (Crest's instructions indicate you do not need to brush. I talked to a Crest representative on this point, and she indicated that the hydrogen peroxide will penetrate plaque, therefore this step is optional.  The instructions indicate no brushing because they do not want fluoridated toothpaste on the teeth before whitening).

2.  Use the strips twice per day for maximum efectiveness.  The inner part of the strip has a chemical called carbamide peroxide (a 6% form of hydrogen peroxide; in-office dental whitening uses a 15-30% version of the same chemical) that causes the stains inside your teeth to be oxidized and turn white.  Applying the strips has a small learning curve as you will probably bend or fold a couple of them before you get the technique down.

2.  Leave the strips on for 30 minutes at a time.  After thirty minutes your saliva has probably diluted the peroxide to the extent that it is no longer effective.  You can reapply a new strip immediately if you chose, for the treatment requires one hour of treatment time per day to work.  It does not matter if you do this in one continuous 60-minute period or two 30-minute periods.  Do this for two weeks and your teeth should get whiter.

Disadvantages

1.  The chemical may "burn" your gums.  If you notice a burning sensation when you use the product, it is the peroxide oxidizing (or burning) your gums.  Depending on how severe the burning is, it may cause you to stop the treatment.  It is OK to stop the treatment for a day or two to let the gums heal.  Once they feel normal again, resume treatment with the White Strips.

2.  Your teeth may become senstiive during the two-week treatment time.  Try to push yourself through the sensitivity if it is mild, but if it bothersome to cold water or air, take a day or two off to let the teeth settle down and then pick up where you left off.

3.  The strips only cover your front teeth, so only your front teeth will bleach.  You may notice the distinct difference between the back (unbleached) teeth and the front (bleached) teeth.  Since most people notice the front 6 teeth anyway, this is not a concern.  However, if you have a wide toothy smile, you may want to have a dentist make you a tray that will hold the chemical on the back teeth to whiten them too.

3.  The bleaching effect works best on yellow stains.  If your stains are due to tetracycline (brownish grey stains in a band on your teeth, your best bet is to have a dentist whiten your teeth as the dentist will use a tray to hold a more concentrated form of the chemical on your teeth for a longer period of time.

Crest White Strips work for the vast majority of people.  Over time, you will get a result that should be whiter than when you started.  Crest White Strips are a good place to start with bleaching, and if you are not satisfied with the results, you can then see your dentist for a more concentrated form of bleaching or other cosmetic options.

konedog DDS


I love love LOVE this dye!!!!
(TL;DR at bottom)
I have medium to dark brown hair, and the thought of bleaching it terrifies me because the last time I bleached my hair in high school I absolutely FRIED it. I was pretty hesitant to see how well this pink would show up on my dark hair without bleaching it first. Boy was I surprised.
First of all, I have a LOT of hair. I needed 3 bottles of dye to cover my whole head. Hopefully you can use my photos to compare your hair length to mine and use what I said to help you determine how many bottles you’d need to buy.
I didn’t just pour it in my hands and rub it all over my hair, I actually sectioned out my hair piece by piece to make sure I got the dye on every last bit of hair as evenly as possible. This whole process took about 2 hours. Yes, it was exactly as awful as it sounds. Man were my arms tired.. After I finished dying it, I put all of my hair up in a shower cap / bonnet and let it sit for 5 whole hours. Excessive? Probably lol.
I swear I remember hearing once a long time ago that when you wash out hair dye in the shower you’re supposed to keep washing it til the water runs clear. Well I was in the shower for a good 40 minutes shampooing the life outta my hair before I just gave up and got out the shower lol. My shower water continued to run pink every time I washed my hair for at least a good 2 to 3 weeks.
Oh and as for the washing?? Yeah I hate cold water so I never did any of that stuff that you’re supposed to do. I continued to shower every to every other day, and I used warm to hot water every time. Yeah yeah I know the color won’t last as long, but screw a cold shower. I also switched to using Herbal Essences Color Me Happy shampoo.
[EDIT: I am now aware that Color Me Happy is actually horrible for colored hair. That shampoo still contains SULFATES, which is the ENEMY OF HAIR DYE. So yeah make sure you read the ingredients on your shampoo bottles carefully, because clearly Herbal Essences is a bunch of LIARS.]
So after 1 month of warm showers and Herbal Essences, the third photo is what I was left with. I’m honestly incredibly happy!!! The pink definitely faded a lot, but there was still enough pink in my hair to the point where if a stranger on the street saw me they’d be able to say “that girl has pink(ish) hair.” This dye has exceeded all of my expectations.
One thing I’d like to add, though. This dye does seem to stain plastic showers. It kinda comes off when you scrub it with acetone (nail polish remover) and some abrasive cleaners. Over time the stains definitely do fade. But I just wanted to give y’all the heads up in case your shower turns pink and you can’t scrub it all off in one night.
I’m about to re-dye my hair with this same dye as soon as I finish writing this review, so it might even be brighter and last even longer this time!
~TL;DR~
1. Shows up great on medium brown hair, but I let it sit for 5 hours before washing.
2. Long hair (or at least mine) requires 3 bottles.
3. Stains plastic showers.
4. Color stays in nicely after a month of daily warm showers and using Herbal Essences Color Me Happy shampoo & conditioner.


Grammy® 18 Inch Long Straight Nature Full Head Clips In Human Hair Remy Hair Extensions Clip Extensions Human Hair Clip 7pcs ( #99J Red Wine Burgundy) ...

This is a review for Grammy 18" long straight nature full head clip ins.  The hair extensions arrived as planned and they were attached to cardboard  the length of the hair to keep safe. They were then wrapped in a plastic bag to cover hair.  Upon opening the hair I did not smell any kind of smell to the hair.  The hair is soft to the touch and was the right color that I had ordered.  As with any extensions, you receive in the mail first thing you must do is use a hot iron and get the creases out from shipping.  When combing through the hair there were no tangles or missing hair.  I did have a little bit of shedding but that is to be expected and was not enough to have a second thought about.  The hair straightened great with no problems.  The hair is sewn onto a small comb metal clip and I did not see any loose clips.

The quantity: The hair is what I expected it to be.  When I compared the two matching pieces together I did note that one has more hair than the matching piece. (You will see in pictures that I have included in this review).  However, this was on the two smallest extensions and not any other piece so for me that is not a big deal because I usually do not use those pieces.

The quality: This is my second hair extension I have ever owned. The first one I bought I paid quite a bit of money for and the hair was not near as soft as this one from Grammy.  The quality of this hair is what I expected it to be but with softer hair. I am very pleased with the quality.

In my opinion, if you have somewhat fuller hair than one package should give you the fullness you are seeking. With that being said, if your hair is really thin and you are seeking a full thick head of hair look than you might need to go with 2 packages. I would but then you run into how to clip all the pieces in your head. You must have hair to clip these on for them to stay in place.

How I manage to be able to keep the extensions in my head all day all night and even sleep in for 2 nights if I want is by starting with clean dry straighten hair.  I then part my hair every spot that I will be clipping an extension to and I spray with a strong hair spray let dry and then I take a small man's comb and tease just at the base of my hair close to my scalp,  that gives the clips something to hold them in tightly no matter what I am doing.

I hope that this review has helped in your buying decision.  I have posted pictures that I hope will allow for you to see each piece and the clipping device.  Thank you for reading and if you have any questions or comments please feel free to post.  I have added 12 pictures and I hope this is helpful.

DISCLOSURE: Product received to test with the option to review. No financial compensation is EVER accepted, and a vendor may request that item be returned. I reserve 4 and 5-star ratings for products I would either recommend to others or buy for myself. This is a great product that I would highly recommend.
[[ASIN:B00P8XLPO4 Grammy® 18 Inch Long Straight Nature Full Head Clips In Human Hair Remy Hair Extensions Clip Extensions Human Hair Clip 7pcs ( #99J Red Wine Burgundy)]]


I have white skin. Like, white white.My arms and face generally see a little sun in the summer and darken slightly, but I take care to wear SPF so I never see much change. My legs, on the other hand, are a problem. White. Blinding.Horrifying. I've tried many self tanning products in the past, mostly lotions and foams. They all worked okay, usually with streaking and the dreaded orange tone, but what is a girl to expect?
I can tell you now, there's more out there for us than orange legs. This yea is the first in 3 or 4 that I have actually chosen to wear shorts. I figured, I'm too old to care what people think about my stretch marks, white legs, weird veins. So I bought a Loreal spray bronzer a few weeks ago. I was left with horribly streaky legs that I had no choice but to cover up. I can deal with my own legs, but streaked legs? I couldn't do it. I found this Bronze Doll spray and I decided to give it a try. I've never used a mitt before and I was curious.
I waited until the streaking from the last tanner I tried was completely gone before using this, because I wanted to give it a fair shot. Immedietely upon spraying the product into the mitt and rubbing it on my legs, they were transformed. I can't lie, it looked like I was spreading paint on my chunky white calves. It was almost a purple color. I was shocked, but I kept going. I rubbed the product onto both legs, being as careful as I could. It had a really pleasant scent, almost tropical, but it went away when the product dried. Dry time was about a minute- but I didn't put my shorts on for a few minutes after that. I didn't notice any transfer whatsoever, either on my clothing or my white bed sheets. By the time I went to bed, the color had settled to a nice bronze. Not too dark, but very noticeable. My legs ended up a little splotchy, but I know that it was due to user error. I woke up with nicely tanned legs, for the first time in years.
Then I took a shower. As soon as the water hit my legs, it turned brown. I can honestly say, I wasn't expecting that. I rubbed my legs a little and no additional product seemed to come off. When I got out of the shower, I saw that the color had been reduced by about half, but was still obvious on my skin.I will reapply tonight to help with some of my mistakes from yesterday. This is a dark enough product that I think I can only use it 3 times a week if I want to look normal, and I pretty much do. I love the way it makes my skin look. I love the way it makes my calves (my most hated body part) look! I can't say that I will try it on other parts of my body, but I will being using it throughout the summer on my legs.The mitt makes an obvious (for me) difference in ease and quality of application. I am very happy with this, and I will repurchase it if I run out before September, (which is when I will most likely go back to covering up all the time). I was able to purchase this product at a reduced cost in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. When I repurchase the product, I will happily do so at full cost.


I have used this to treat some rogue hairs on my face and have been successful. The hairs are on my cheek bones above my beard line, nose tip, between my eyebrows and a single one on my ear. Many of them have not grown back in a month after first treatment. I treat every 1-2 weeks. Whatever does come back I have treated again and there is less to treat each time.

It's more tedious than IPL for sure, but the success rate per treated hair seems good. Also you can be very precise with this.

My technique is:
Grind some salt in a mortar and pestle to get a fine salt powder, put it in a small container with filtered water. Get a small container and put rubbing alcohol in it. For the container I just use a two sided measuring spoon from my kitchen. Maybe an old contact lense case would work good too, just don't use it for contacts after. Clean my face, then use my fingers to spread rubbing alcohol on the follicles I'm going to treat. Dip and wisk the end of the electrolysis pen in the rubbing alcohol to clean it. Get in front of a well lit mirror and table. Make sure the tip of the electrode is perfectly straight and fully extended - - mine was a little curved at the end and needed straightening. Dip into the salt water solution the index finger that is on the hand that will hold the pen. Hold the pen on the plastic parts with your other fingers. Fully insert the electrode into the follicle to treat. Touch your salty index finger on the metal band to electrify the electrode. You will hear a buzzing for a few seconds, then a pause, then buzzing again. The pause means treatment for that follicle is done and you can move on to the next. Though for good measure sometimes I prolonged the treatment of each follicle for an additional 1-2 buzzes, I don't know if it's necessary. Maybe that's best reserved for stubborn hairs. You will see some white puss looking fluid come out of the follicle, supposedly that's lye, which kills the follicle. When done with all of your hairs for the session, take a pause before tweezing hairs and cleaning your face. Here is a good time to put away your tools, brush your teeth or whatever. Sanitize your probe with rubbing alcohol. Meanwhile this will give the lye time to work, let's say it's 5-10 minutes. Then you tweeze the hairs and clean your face. You can use your extra rubbing alcohol to wipe on your hair follicles to help sanitize them.

Another tip, make sure your probe is fully in the follicle during the shock. The probe needle should dissappear inside, and your skin should not dimple inward from the probe pushing it down. Don't touch the skin with the probe sleeve/nozzle, but be very close. You can also use two hands to hold the probe for stability. Your dominant hand can hold the top part of the pen, and your other hand hold the tapered bottom part and brace the side of your hand against your face. I have shaky hands and this helped me to keep the probe in place.

My nose tip hairs seemed to all die out in 1-2 treatments. Cheeks I started with a lot but each time it gets easier with less and less hair. That single ear hair was one and done. Between eyebrows, I started with a bit of a monobrow but it's getting very thin. Overall a success and I plan to continue to treat other areas in the future.


This review will be separated into the following categories: appearance, how it looks in hair and durability, and improvements.

The appearance of this donut bun maker is average. You can feel a flimsy wire inside the sponge, which holds the hair in place. The sponge itself looks easy to rip if you really tried to take it apart. I'm not too crazy over the design of this bun maker. I just get this sense of cheapness to this product... it's something that I would find at a small shop being sold much cheaper than how much it's being sold here on Amazon. I rate the appearance 3 out of 5 stars.

This product definitely took a lot of time to figure out how to use. I've tried probably 6 or 7 times and my bun still looks pretty bad. I've even tried to do this on someone else and it doesn't look anything like how I want it. I definitely need more practice. I personally think the flimsy wire inside the sponge donut needs serious upgrading. My hair can't be held for long if I had it on for the whole day. It also gets loose whenever I do some physical activities. Another thing, I wish that for the ends of the buns had a hook on each side to hook together... that way I'll know that the bun won't fall apart. Also, whenever I take off the donut bun maker, it always looks twisted (pictured). It takes up few minutes to untwist it, which can be a pain sometimes. I rate how the bun looks and the durability of the bun maker 3 out of 5 stars.

This product needs some serious improvements. The wire needs to be stronger, so it can withstand more hair and possibly a stronger material instead of the cheap spongy material they used to make this. I would also recommend providing different colored buns as not all hair colors are black.

Overall, I'm giving this product 3 out of 5 stars. This product is cool but difficult to use. You'll need to get a lot of practice trying to use this and sometimes the end results can be different every time... like you might have a really good looking bun one time but when you do it again, it looks terrible. I like consistency and this product doesn't have that. I want a bun maker that is easy to use and is always (somewhat) perfect every time, and this product didn't cut it for me. I'm sticking to twisting my hair around in a bun and using a hairband to keep its shape.

REVIEW UPDATE 4/26/2016:
I would definitely like to applaud the customer service. They've read my review and have considered my input to improve their product. They reached out to me personally and addressed the cheap sponge material and replaced it with a stronger and thicker type of sponge. They've also upgraded the wire within the sponge, making it much stronger to keep the shape of the bun. Albeit, it's a totally different product and not the same one that is originally sent to me, but I definitely am pleased with their service. I've had many sellers in the past try and ask me to change my reviews or change the number of stars, but this seller is clearly looking for customer satisfaction and I totally respect that. I will be changing my review from 3 stars to 4 stars because of the great customer service and the improvement of material. The product worked better than the original, but I still won't use it on a daily basis.

*NOTE: This product was offered to me for free/at a reduced cost in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.


THIS IS A LENGTHY REVIEW, BUT I THINK IT'S WORTH THE READ:

Avajar is a k-beauty skincare manufacturer out of Seoul, Korea, closely affiliated with the K-pop group, Super Junior, who is the face of the brand. Avajar, as a company, has been making face products since 2019, with a focus on offering quality ingredients at a fair price. In this particular product they have created (a series of) sheet masks that contain the same cream as their LED Ring Light Cream Moisturizer. The original LED Ring Light Cream Moisturizer is pictured here on the sheet mask packaging. That moisturizer actually comes with a mini LED light on top of the jar, which was designed to be used as the product applicator. The LED cream in a jar was a top seller for Avajar, and so they expanded on the delivery system to include sheet masks. With all that being said, these masks do not come with an LED light (but if you already have one of your own, you could certainly use it with this product). I just wanted to pass this info along to clear up the confusion surrounding the marketing terms used on these masks.

For context: My skin is dry and dehydrated, very sensitive and product reactive. I have not experienced any issues from using these masks, outside of some temporary erythemia (a.k.a. skin flushing, which I experience regularly). These masks are formulated without any artificial colors, fragrance, silicons, and parabens. This is not to say these masks are fragrance free, because they absolutely have a scent. The smell is rather herbal to me, which I believe is attributed to fruit and flower essences used in the cream. All Avajar products are made in a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) certified lab. However, I do not see any claims of cruelty-free status, neither on the package nor on their website.

I do self care Sundays every week and will wear a sheet mask for 30 minutes while I relax in bed. Putting this mask on is pretty messy. You'll want to apply it over your bathroom sink because the cream is on the watery side and will drip everywhere. There is a generous amount of the cream essence inside the package and on the mask. The sheet mask material is super thin and hugs the contours of my face well. It's a nice size and sticks well, so you can actually wear one and move about, without having it lift or slide all over. After 30 minutes I peel the mask off and massage the remaining product into my skin. There isn't any stickiness and the cream absorbs nicely. My skin feels baby soft, supple, and deeply moisturized each time I use one. These masks come in a box of 5 and there's 3 formulas to choose from - Hydrating {blue} (which is the one I got), Whitening {yellow}, and Nourishing {red}. I have really enjoyed using these in my weekly sheet masks rotation. The price is extremely reasonable for such great quality. I love the results I've gotten and I recommend them entirely! I just purchased the Nourishing set and will definitely repurchase these hydrating masks when I run out.

PRO'S:
+ Adds moisture to dry, dehydrated skin
+ Soothes and calms skin irritation
+ Skin feels soft, supple & deeply nourished after use
+ No artificial color, fragrance, silicon, parabens
+ Mask material hugs facial contours
+ Masks don't slip & slide off the face
+ Fast absorption - refreshes in 20-30 minutes
+ Comes in a pack of 5 at a cost of $1.55 a piece
+ Perfect for a relaxing self care session
+ Conveniently shipped on PRIME

CONS:
- None


I'm not new to the world of facial cleansing brushes.  I'm a firm believer in the wonders they can do for your skin, but going into trying this one I wasn't convinced that it could really be much better/different than what I'd already been using.  It seemed to me that one was pretty much like all the others, but boy was I wrong!  From the minute I opened this I knew I was getting something of a higher quality just in the way it was packaged with a helpful pared down instruction panel right on the inner portion of the box (versus the more in-depth and tedious instructions one finds in full booklets, though one is included with this as well) which then opens to the brush along with it's complimentary travel case in a gift quality presentation.

All of those were nice little details but what's most impressive comes down to the functionality, so here are the ways it's better than the cleansing brushes I'd been using:

(a) You can actually get this thing wet, go figure!  No, we're not talking full-on immersion but believe it or not a surprising number of cleansing brushes on the market will warn against water like it's acid, even advising you not to put water directly on the brush.  That's hard to do and for an object that's sole purpose is washing that was always a very disconcerting warning.  There are no worries with this one and it's much easier just wetting the brush and applying facial cleanser directly onto it rather than onto your skin and trying to quickly grab the brush before it all goes sliding off your face.

(b) The inclusion of a timer is wonderful.  The brush will give a slight pause alerting you to move on to the next region of your face (which is also highlighted in the picture instructions).  Making sure you give equal time to every portion of your face couldn't be simpler, and I think my favorite of all is that once you've finished the third zone the brush shuts itself off automatically, making sure you don't over-exfoliate.  It takes all the guess work out of it.

(c) I love that you get three different brush heads.  The skin on my cheeks tends to be more sensitive and can peel so I thought going in that I might have to use the sensitive brush but the regular brush has been just fine.  The bristles are softer than other brushes I've used but I don't think that's a bad thing.  I'm still seeing results and this brush actually feels much better on your face versus some others that are rough enough to leave your skin feeling sore afterwards.  I wasn't sure if the massaging brush head had any meaningful purpose to it in terms of skin health, but another reviewer suggested using it right after the cleansing and I think that's a fabulous idea.  It's like a nice little 2-step spa treatment.

(d) The ergonomic shape of the brush fits much more comfortably in my hand and the smaller overall size of the brush not only makes it great for traveling but allows you to more precisely get into every avenue of your face (like the bridge of the nose or between the nose and mouth) where larger brushes simply cannot go.

(e) The charger itself is conveniently small, a charge lasts a long time, and it has cool UFO looking lights that flash in a circular pattern around the brush head to alert you to when charging is ongoing and when it has stopped, again, taking the guess work out of it and also just being fun!


I've been using Henna for about two years now to deep condition my hair and to cover the grays that are peeking out at my temple and above my ears. I have found that as long as you get a brand that is completely pure henna, and intended for use on hair, the uality does not vary greatly, and the results are similar. Because of that, I suggest you shop based on price, unless you have other reasons for your choice like "organic", cruelty free, or environmentally friendly. Yes, this particular product was "triple sifted" which means the consistency was finer than, other brands I have used, but because the henna is going to be mixed into a thick paste I could not really sense a great advantage to this over others I have used.

Please note, I do NOT know anything about the henna for tattoos. This is purely based on my experience with hair Henna.

A couple of notes: I do a uick dye release by mixing the henna with very warm tap water and then placing in the sun in a metal bowl covered with cling wrap in the summer, and in a oven on "proofing" in the winter. (You can also place the henna in an over that contains a pan of just boiled water. I find this gives nearly complete dye release in about 1 - 2 hours. I have done this many many times and have not noticed ay real difference in the color, or the uality compared when I used to do the overnight dye release.

My hair is down my back, about midway. For this length, I find 100 g to be too little, and 200 g to be too much. This is different than most packages recommendations that say 200 g would be appropriate for hair below the shoulders. My hair is very thick, and I apply the henna in such a way that I saturate the entire length of my hair and 200 grams is still way too much.

Yes, this will stain your skin so wear gloves. However, I stopped worrying about my hairline and ears as I found that the henna stain faded quickly and could be removed with a good toner and the facial exfoliator I use as part of my skin care regimen anyway. The mud is VERY VERY thick, and will clog your drain if you are not careful. I rinse my hair out in the utility sink in my basement, or outside at the hose before coming inside to wash in the shower.

The color you will get depends on your natural color, and even your tone of gray. I'm a redhead with deep auburn hair, so the henna simply adds deep highlights. My gray goes very bright, deep red, but fades to close to my natural color after about a week. Henna will change color over time, tending to deepen and darken, so be prepared for your hair color to change over time, which may be good if your hair comes out too bright, but may be disappointing if you like your initial color only to find this darken to something different over time.

Henna is an amazing hair conditioner, and I have zero split ends, and have thick, healthy hair that is and strong even as I approach my 52 birthday. However, henna is really not for everyone, Henna can make a VERY dramatic color change, going bright orange on light hair, so make sure you test this first before covering your entire head. Unlike store package dyes, you will not be able to predict what color will appear the first time you try. Luckily, however, unlike commercial hair dyes, henna does not require bleach, does not damage or strip your hair, and does not weaken your hair over time like commercial dyes. In short, I absolutely love henna, and you might too.


Not only did I not see any significant results with this bust cream (that is actually more of a balm than a cream) but it also contains several potentially harmful ingredients. As stupid as this may sound, I went ahead and tried the product anyway. Judge me as you wish, but please read this review and its entirety so that you may make a careful and truly informed decision on whether or not to purchase this cream.

Before I discuss the ingredients, I'd like to discuss the product itself. The "cream" is very thick—like a lip balm. It smells sweet and soft, but it has petroleum undertones which concerned me a little. That's why I decided to research the ingredients. As for the effectiveness of the product, it does not deliver. I followed the instructions (that were clearly not written by a Native English speaker and are somewhat difficult to understand) and applied this cream twice a day for a week. After those 7 days, there were no significant results—no changes in breast size or firmness.

Please, please, please do your research prior to buying cosmetics so that you know what you're putting on your body. Your skin is your body's largest organ and it absorbs these chemicals, which can lead to several health issues over long periods of use. The ingredients in this bust cream are highly questionable, ones that I would advise you stay away from.

Around 33% of the ingredients in this bust cream are potentially harmful, especially for use on the skin. I've outlined the harmful ingredients below, so that you can make an informed decision.

- Petroleum Distillates
Gasoline is a petroleum distillate, along with several other fuels including kerosene. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) states that petroleum distillates are exposed to the body via "inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact and feature symptoms such as irritation of the eyes, nose, and/or throat; dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea; dry cracked skin." Petroleum distillates are a "possible human carcinogen." They are actually prohibited or restricted for use in cosmetics in Europe.

- Ceteareth-20
According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), Ceteareth-20 "may contain potential toxic impurities such as 1,4-dioxane." The EWG also recommends that consumers stay away from products containing these ingredients, stating that it may have the potential to contaminate certain products with carcinogens. Any moisturizers that contain this ingredient should include a warning that it is not safe to use on injured or damaged skin. Unfortunately, this Jaowying Bust Cream does not contain any such warning.

- DMDM Hydantoin
This ingredient was the most concerning for me. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), DMDM Hydantoin has been "proven to be a human skin toxicant and allergen with strong evidence to approve such." Why a company would want to include this ingredient in a skin product is beyond me. It is a formaldehyde donor, which means it is a derivative of formaldehyde (embalming fluid). The chemical has been linked to allergies, chest pain, fatigue, depression, headaches, and may even cause cancer.

Again, I cannot stress enough how important it is that you make informed decisions, especially when it comes to your body and health.

* Product provided free of charge in exchange for an unbiased review.


The current version of Tsar is a pitiful, inert, dullard of a fragrance that smells markedly like Old Spice. No need for anyone save masochists to stockpile!

Per other reviewers considering vintage bottles, this fragrance used to be an interesting powerhouse. Unfortunately, as IFRA (regulatory agency) restrictions on perfume content and overall manufacturing costs have increased, many manufacturers have simply stopped trying to inventively reformulate older fragrances, so what the buyer ends up with is the modern version of Tsar: a weak not especially complex or interesting scent with minimal projection and average longevity. When applied, I get a burst of alcohol and green, and then in about 10 minutes, some hint of pine, amber, and florals (carnation, geranium, lily of the valley maybe?). I smell no leather, no oak moss, no vetiver, no tonka beans, and only the slightest hint of patchouli. This becomes a skin scent really quickly, i.e. no projection, but it does last for about 6-8 hrs as a skin scent. This long duration is really the only major advantage Tsar has over Old Spice, which sells for half the price and smells oddly similar!

On Fragrantica.com, there are like 27 different scent ingredients listed for Tsar (or at least claimed for Tsar by its manufacturer), which is simply absurd. VC&A are either having some fun with us, citing historical formulas that are 10 years put of date, or have succeeded in generating the blandest possible result from the most ornately Byzantine of recipes. In comparison, Terre D'Hermes, with a mere 8 ingredients cited on the same site, smells like it is several magnitudes of complexity higher, a symphony compared to Tsar's hummed nursery rhyme.

Frankly, I think most buyers should spend their dollars elsewhere. Many of the old vintage powerhouses have not been reformulated into the same decreptitude that Tsar has; Azzarro Pour Homme, Lapidus, Aramis, Havana, Tuscany, Yatagan: all still around, all smell great, though maybe not quite as good as they used to. Even Grey Flannel, which is currently much cheaper than Tsar, smells much better and still has some of its cojones attached. So if you want to see what the 80s (or earlier!) smelled like, you have a lot of options. Tsar certainly won't appeal to most young modern male fragrance buyers who love calone, seaweed, and apple. And if your tastes are for more refined "older" stuff, the dull ghostwater found in bottles of Tsar holds little appeal at the current price point. Get Azzarro PH or Lapidus for less money and have more fun!

On the plus side, Tsar is certainly workplace friendly, as no one will smell it on you unless you are giving them a piggyback ride or are lying on top of them, both of which circumstances are uncommon enough in the workplace so as to preclude their likelihood of occurrence.

Other exhibits in the realm of the Former Powerhouse Roll of Dishonor are worse than Tsar: the current Halston Z14, Ungaro III, and Paco Rabanne all have been even more neglected / manhandled into smelling weak / unpleasant/ or both. And even weak Tsar smells better than many modern fragrances, alas, but that's beyond the point. Bottom line: unless this falls in price to the level of Nausea Voyage, there are many better options for less money.


I try my best to stay as fit as I possibly can, but there are those problem areas that seem to haunt you no matter what you do. For me, that area is the back of my upper thighs. While this area is not bad, there are small areas where the cellulite is noticeable. As soon as this cream arrived I started using it twice a day, once in the morning and then again before bedtime. The instructions also ask that you apply the cream in a circular motion. This was a bit more difficult since I was rubbing the back of my own thighs, but I eventually got into a rhythm and was able to get a circular motion going on. Since this item arrived in the afternoon, I was only able to apply this cream once the first day. Did not notice too much of a difference the following morning, but I was not going to give up that fast. Applied it again after my shower and went about my day. That evening when I went to look at my thighs, for some reason one of them looked better than the other one. Much smoother and tighter!! I thought maybe I had  spent more time on that thigh than I did with the other one, so this time I focused more on the thigh that looked the worst. Woke up the following morning and both of my thighs looked amazing!!! The skin looked tighter and there were fewer dimples. I have been applying this cream every day as instructed and I cannot even tell that I had cellulite just the week before. This stuff is AMAZING!!

This product contains an intelligent dual active formula. This formula contains Adiposlim 3%, a cellulite fat burning compound that drastically minimizes fat in different parts of the body. It actually shrinks fat cells below the skin to help rid the skin of that spongy layer of fat that usually forms over muscles. Adiposlim 3% also collects fat cells which are burned off for energy during physical activity and restricts the combination of free fatty acids that collect in adipocytes to dramatically minimize parts of the body with fat deposits. Adipoless 1% helps in preventing new fat from forming. This fat-fighting compound works by maintaining fat loss results, and it avoids the growth of new adipocytes and the combination that keeps fat cells in their dormant state so they remain in their shrunken state. Adipoless 1% also provides anti-adipogenesis action restricting the formation and maturation of new fat cells that can lead to fat deposits over time. That may sound like a bunch of jibberish to some, but to sum it up, it means this cream will not only get rid of the cellulite, but it will also keep it from coming back! It does not get better than that. I love this cream! Best I have ever tried, and I have tried many!

My experience with other cellulite remover creams have been decent, but this cream works miracles! Now I want to work on other parts of my body, although I may not have enough cellulite to see any results. I am very pleased with this cream! Will continue to use it until I am not able to get anything else out of the bottle!! Then I can order more!! Buyers note: I did receive this cellulite remover cream at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest and unbiased review, but that has no bearing on my review. This is the real deal of cellulite creams. Please vote if this review was helpful in any way. Thanks in advance!


Unlike others, my motivation for going with electric shaving was based on medicine.  That is, I am so many different blood thinners that, no matter what shaving system I use, I managed to get at least a small cut or two and these would bleed and bleed, etc.  So, it occurred to me to try an electric razor.  I read the generally excellent reviews posted at this site--thanks to all of you guys for your input!  I decided on this middle of the line Norelco.  It's a couple of models from the bottom; the bottom one is cord only, the next one is cordless only, and then comes this model.  I spent some time at the store looking over the different blade systems; even Norelco alone has several going.  I knew I didn't want that squishy mess like the most expensive, and I was reluctant to sink a small fortune into something I might not like.  What decided most of all for me to get this 'Reflex Plus' system was that it has a whisker collection chamber so they don't go all over the place.  I think the model(s) above this have lithium ion batteries, whereas this model still has NiCads--which I hate.  If I traveled more than I do, I'd spring for the model above for about $10 more.  NiCads are slow to charge and are generally crummy; I've been using them in photo equipment for 30 years.  This particular razor can be used just as easily plugged into the wall, which I like.  I also like the fact that it doesn't require a separate charging stand, you just plug the cord into the bottom.

How did it shave?  Great for me.  I'm blond with a fairly soft beard and it plowed through about 3 days' worth of beard, making a chopping sound the whole time.  I felt an occasional 'pull' but then this was fairly long beard.  Once the long hair was gone I found it quite smooth to shave with.  I bought some 'Lectric Shave' at the store at the same time I bought the razor but I didn't use it.  Having fairly light-colored hair on my face, I never have the Fred Flintstone look regardless.  I found, though, that the razor certainly got my beard acceptably close.  I can still feel hair on my face, but not to an unacceptable degree.  I have usually used a German Mercury double-edge razor with Wilkinson Sword blades and this doesn't shave that close.  It might do better or different with another's beard.  As for me, I'm delighted, and it didn't cut me at all.  I'm in my forties, so don't have any deep wrinkles, etc., to cut through.  That might be different.

Unlike some of the other razors I looked at, this model is light to hold and not bulky.  Some of the other, more expensive models seemed both huge and heavy.  I wasn't willing to mess with that.  Having only used this a couple of weeks, I can't speak to the long-term durability.  Seems appropriate to the price, though.  I don't think it'll cost me particularly more than blades and shave gel in the long run.  It is very quiet.  I am looking forward to many more pleasant shaves!


Hi, it's Glamorous Gem with all your latest review info. I hope you all reading are having a nice day and will continue to do so, like I am :)

Anyway,  let me start by saying. I have been wanting to do this review for a while just to give my honest thoughts on it. I have been having to make a couple of life changes. Including for my own hair and the hair I use do to career changes as well as just life changes.

Lately, I haven't been able to really enjoy my 'inches' like I want to,  because of the many things I do that disables me from using them. They merely get in the way of the work I have to do, so I decided to go shorter for the meantime.

Now let me start by saying, I usually don't purchase wigs, but considering the maintence is a lot less than doing bundles, I thought it was the best option for now. So after actively searching I stumbled across this hair and I thought it would be an okay buy so I purchased.

Now, it came in a cute little box and as far as I saw, there was no damage. They sent me a perfectly, full wig.

Though, there are a couple things i should mention about it.  From first impressions, the hair was very soft, basically like silk through my fingers. It felt softer than any other hair I have bought, so I considered that an overall major plus. As for the length, The ends are evenly curled and blunt cut in the back, but the front isn't so it can fall longer in the front. Though, you might have to curl it again or  even straighten it if you dont like two different styles all the way around for it to look right.

As for the density and movement, it's very bouncy and weightless. It looks and feels like very healthy, shiny hair with no foul smells. As for the thickness, it feels very thick and very full. It seems like it's density is very thick all over. No wedges in-between just very wonderful hair.

As for the wig accessories itself, The frontal piece goes very long from the front to the back, which is very great for a wig unlike standard ones. It was clear that they used a 13x4 unlike smaller 4x4's which can make the wig not only more fuller, but to give it a more realistic look.

Though, they didn't pluck it much so you would have to lay your baby hairs for it to look right or pluck it a bit more. Though, the 13x4 looked like it was colored correctly so it should blend it very nicely with all hair types.

It also came with clips and it fit nicely to the head. It wasn't too tight or too loose which is pretty good, considering I have a medium head size, so i think it should fit most average heads.

Overall, I really love this hair. The texture is beautiful and amazingly soft, the size is very fitting, it looks very realistic, and the wig was very well put together. So, of course I would give it a 5/5. It's definitely worth my rating and if you decided to buy, it would be a very valuable purchase.

PS: This is not promotional content and I was not endorsed nor paid by this review. This is my unbiased, unfiltered review and all words remain my own only. Thanks for reading. :)

Edit:  I am afraid that it was a bit too short for my head size, so i made a return for a 10' instead and they were very courteous and helpful.  Thanks, JaJa Hair :)


I recieved the green one of these as a belated "birthday gift." Although to be clear, I picked it out and asked for it by link, because parents can be clueless sometimes.

Despite that I was concerned about this item for a few reasons, first being that I've been taught brushes should dry with the bristles pointed down in order to prolong the brush life. The second, which is somewhat tied in to the first, is that I have a variety of brushes ranging from 20+ y/o Arbonne brushes from mom's old WFH days, to the dollar store mermaid tale brushes my own little girls gave me last mothers day after they had destroyed a few of the Arbonne ones. I also have some random singles from Ulta and a couple double ended ones Walmart. All in all there were 13 ends I had to clean, including a spoolie.

I used my Simple brand moisturizing face wash as soap this time (I usually switch between this and coconut or olive oil every other week), and just put a dab of it on each section of the scrub side. Then I got the brush wet, and took it to the scrub side using a swirling motion. I did each brush one at a time and adding soap or water as necessary.

As you can kind of see in the pictures a few hairs from one of my Arbonne brushes got tangled in the scrub side. But other than that it seems like there was far less hair lost over all.

IMO the bottom half of the scrub side worked better for smaller brushes, eyeshadow, concealer, spoolie, etc. Where as the bigger brushes did best on the top half of the scrub side.

When I was done with all the brushes I rinsed the scrub side, shook it off, flipped it over and it was ready to go. To finish up the brushes I gently squeezed out the excess water. Then I pressed them with a paper towel a bit more firmly. Finally I arranged them in the stand in front of a fan. They dried pretty quickly and I haven't had any hairs fall out yet, so I don't think the glue inside was effected. If this changes in the future I'll come back and adjust this review.

All in all, I was pleasantly surprised by this thing. At first the scrub side didn't seem to be large enough over all or section wise, and the brush stand circles all looked to be too large for my brushes. But after having put it to the test, my brushes are cleaner than ever. I even washed one brush that I swore was clean. I was, as the kids say, shook. This thing helps you get deep in the bristles. And while I wouldn't recommend using the scrub side on your sponges/beauty blenders, the stand does well for holding them to dry too and they seem to dry quicker this way which I think has something to do with the fact that air can circulate underneath them.

Finally the brush color change sponge, is fantastic. I tested it out with my most pigmented dark glittery purple eyeshadow, followed immediately by my most matte nude shade. Worked perfectly. It's a great addition to a great product.

My only complaint is that this thing is called bear shaped. Now it may be because mine is green, but I swear it's a frog. But either way, I love it. I think this set, with some brush cleaner and a nice set of makeup brushes would make a great present, especially for a young lady who might not even be aware brushes need washing!


I bought this shaving soap, not knowing anything about "real" shaving soaps or creams. Since I started shaving, around my 13th birthday (I'm 40 now), I have always used multi-bladed cartridge razors and foamy shaving cream in a spray can. I moved to spray gels, and stayed current with the multi-blade trend. I had been using a Fusion Proglide since it came out, and before that, a plain Fusion since it hit the market. I began to notice several years ago, that shaving irritation on my neck was getting progressively worse. It got so bad, I got to where I would only shave twice a week.  I tried almost every lubrication you can buy in a can for shaving, but nothing helped because my skin is so sensitive and my beard and stubble is so thick. I looked for a better cream.

I bought a cheap shaving brush and selected about 4 types of shaving soaps and creams. I happened to see this PAA Solstice, and thought it looked interesting. Once I got it and opened it, I was mesmerized by the scent. I can't accurately describe the olfactory goodness of this stuff, so I won't try. The smell was so good, I hoped it worked 1/2 as good as the scent is. Using my cheap brush, an old mug and my trusty Fusion Proglide, I  whipped up the best lather a first timer could, and started to shave. Well, I  actually tried a trial lather with a cream rather than this soap, but you get the idea.

At any rate, I experienced a very comfortable shave that also happened to be the closest I'd had in years. I did have mild irritation on my neck, but it was much more comfortable than anything I had tried previously. The soap lathered surprisingly well, considering i didn't really know what I  was doing.  It left a really slick layer to my face which helped my razor glide across my face with ease. And of course the aroma was amazing when hot water was applied to this stuff. I didn't realize it at the time, but this changed my life.

I was so thrilled by my experience with this soap, I  thought now is as good a time as any to try double edged razor shaving...the old way. I bought a double edge safety razor, and even more creams and soaps. I picked up better brushes, pre-shave products, aftershave products, and an assortment of blades with which to experiment. I dove head first into traditional shaving...all because of how much I liked this soap.  My skin has never been as healthy as it has been since I changed how I shave and care for my face. I still suffer mild neck irritation, but it is greatly reduced. I've added several Phoenix soaps to my shaving arsenal, and they're all great. But Solstice is by far the favorite of the bunch. I've used creams or soaps that may be better in some respects, but Solstice is an all-around performer. I rotate creams or soaps, but Solstice sees more use than anthing else in my cabinet.  PAA's customer service has been A-rate also.

To put it simply, I  love this shaving soap. My absolute favorite. The only complaint I have is that I liked it so much, I've invested a whole lot more into shaving than I ever thought I could...and it's all Solstice's fault! At least I like shaving again!


***PLEASE NOTE I AM HAVING CAMERA ISSUES WILL POST PICS ASAP***Professional FX Makeup Gelatin Cubes are AWESOME! Here's what they say about their product:
Professional F/X Gelatin Cubes approx. 4 oz *Create realistic wounds, scars and skin effects in minutes! Made with professional fx grade 300 bloom gelatin, these gelatin cubes are widely used in the fx industry for creating realistic quick wounds and prosthetics. Simply warm until melted, apply to skin and paint with makeup. Gelatin can be warmed in a microwave or submerged in a container with hot water. Always test temperature first. Can be re-used and re-melted. Cubes can also be melted and tinted with a small amount of cream makeup, liquid makeup or acrylic paint. Dries glossy. If a glossy look is not what the makeup calls for, it is advised to powder with a neutral (colorless) setting powder and seal with a makeup sealer. Not intended for human consumption. Removes with warm water and soap. Ingredients: Gelatin, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Potassium Sorbate
Here's what I say:
I LOVE Halloween, I am dying to go on a Zombie walk and I love these gelatin cubes!  I made a bite mark for my son several years ago and wanted to be able to do so without one of the cheap Halloween kits they sell.  I was ecstatic when I saw these gelatin cubes and couldn't wait to get my hands on them.  They were a little smaller than I had thought they were going to be but exactly as described.  I am happy that these did not require any glue and that they could be used directly on the skin.  Heating them up was so easy that I skipped directions and overheated them lol Whoops.  I had to wait a little bit for them to cool down, thankfully I did not destroy them.  I took another cube and placed it in my metal shot glass and put that in a hot bowl of water.  After only a moment or two I was able to stir in the  original gelatin as well with a popsicle stick and begin applying the gelatin to my forehead.  I wanted to make a large 'chunk' of skin and knew it would take a bit of time and patience and wanted to make sure it was just the right size.  I wear glasses because I haven't gotten a new pair of contacts, and I have REALLY bad eyesight so I started it on my forehead, making sure it was the right size and shape.  I put two layers on, just enough to make a proper base then waited about half an hour for it to fully set.  I then carefully removed it from my forehead and placed it on my leg so that I could see it better and have a better angle to 'paint' it with my makeups and other goodies.  I added several more layers using the popsicle stick to apply and shape and smooth out the areas.  I used my fingers as well but sometimes it left little fingerprints.  That was easily fixable though with a little more gelatin or even the rounded end of a make-up brush.  By the time I was done (2 hours later!  I had fun!) It looked like something had torn this piece of flesh from my body. I LOVE these little cubes!
I received my first package of these cubes at a discounted price in exchange for an honest and fair review and that is exactly what I have done!  They are easy to work with, loads of fun and definitely worth the investment.


why use a primer... well below are some reasons why you must:)

I loved this one because you need very little to make your face looks all smooth and fresh.

read what else I found:
If you haven’t been using makeup primer, then you’re really missing out.

Whether you wear a full face of makeup everyday or you prefer to keep it simple with BB cream and tinted lip balm, makeup primer is a godsend when trying to combat shine or create a smooth base for foundation.

Yet, many people often skip this step because they believe they don’t really need it, are unsure of how to use it or don’t think it’s worth the investment. However, using primer underneath your makeup will make everything last longer, whether that’s on your skin or in your cosmetics bag. We asked two beauty experts to discuss the ins and outs of primer and why it’s a must-have. Here’s the deal.

Makeup primer is a base for foundation or face makeup that allows it to go on smoother and last longer.

Formulas are available in cream, gel and powder. While moisturizer softens skin, editorial and celebrity makeup artist Stephen Dimmick points out that primer prepares skin for your favorite tinted moisturizer or foundation, giving it something to hold onto so it lasts throughout the day.

Many makeup primers are formulated with silicone-based polymers like dimethicone because of their ultra-smoothing effects. But for those who struggle with cystic acne and other skin conditions, do a patch test or check with a medical professional before use, as there have been reports of allergic reactions to dimethicone.

Physicians Formula’s celebrity makeup artist Joanna Schlip adds that makeup primers can also help smooth any fine lines, wrinkles or large pores. If you are searching for a face primer to help color-correct rosacea or conceal acne spots, Schlip’s go-to is this light green primer as that hue cancels out redness.

Primers are even available just for your eyelids to prevent creasing. “I’d recommend pairing a primer with extra long-wear [eyeshadow or eyeliner] formulas for a look that will really stay put,” says Schlip. If you have oilier eylids, Dimmick advises that you use a mattifying eyelid primer.

Using your fingertips to apply makeup primer allows you to really work the product into your skin.

Schlip thinks it’s best to apply primer with fingertips for areas larger than a quarter. “If only using for small areas, I’d recommend a brush. I like to use a concealer or lip brush for this,” she said. This spot-treat technique gives the look of a more natural finish, according to Schlip.

Taking this routine a step further, Dimmick considers the process “an exercise for the face.” He explains that massaging primer onto skin with fingertips helps “to get the blood flowing underneath.” We’ll consider that the next time we’re meditating while putting on makeup.

Primer is a life-saver for getting your makeup to stay-put in extreme weather.

If you live, visit or plan on traveling anywhere that experiences hot and humid or cold and dry temperatures, Schlip suggests having primer handy to help your makeup wear longer. However, Dimmick advocates for using primer year-round. “No matter what the weather is like outside, this extra step will save you a lot of time and effort.”

Primer can even be worn on its own.
Love the fresh no-makeup look but want to look a bit more polished than when you first woke up? Primer is your answer. The product can be worn on your eyelids and double as a light eyeshadow, or it can serve as a lighter alternative to foundation.


I ordered this along with the "In Your Face" bar.  Have recently discovered this company and so far, I'm very happy with all the products I've tried.  This particular product has been versatile in my bag.  I have used it on my face, and for starters, you really should use a very small amount since it does tend to melt.  I've been carrying one of the bars in an aluminum tin in my purse.  It feels really nice on my face.  After I put it on, my skin feels supple and soft.  I can imagine this will feel especially better during the winter months.  The best part has actually been using it on my hair.  It helps keep the frizz down while keeping my hair touchably soft and shiny.  A huge difference from gels, mousse, etc.  Just finished reading the box and saw that you can use it on your cuticles, and I just tried it right now.  It feels nice but I can't say if it will last and how long.  I guess it will be hard to tell on your hands because of the constant washing, but so far, so good.  Oh!  I did try it on my lips, as it says you can use it for that too, but I didn't like it.  It didn't last long plus it felt as if my lips got drier after it wore off so I wouldn't recommend it for that. All in all, this item is totally worth the price since you can use it for so much more.  It is recommended to store in the fridge since it melts somewhat easily, but I only did that while traveling in Puerto Rico, for obvious reasons.  Other than that, I keep it in my bedroom. With air conditioning, I haven't had any problems up until now. I would definitely recommend this product.

Update July 11, 2018:  I originally bought this in May.  So far, I've managed to finish one of the bars, and I use this on a daily basis and a few times a day.  Like I mentioned before, I use it as a facial moisturizer, on my hair (to keep those flyaways at bay), and on my cuticles.  As a facial moisturizer, I warm it up in my hands and use whatever stays on my hands.  I might turn the bar once in my hands and then just dab it onto my face, very sparingly. I do the same with my hair.  I just use the slightest amount because it is thick and will feel greasy and waxy if too much is used.  Oh!  And, for my cuticles?!!!  I've only just started using this on my cuticles around one month ago.  My nails have started growing nice, long and healthy.  Who knew?!  Another use I've found is for my feet.  It's sandal wearing season right now, and I've been using this on my heels.  Since it tends to last longer on the skin, my feet look and feel nice and soft in my sandals.  No more ashy heels!!!  Luckily, there were three bars, so I carry one in my purse for my face, hair and cuticles; one at home for my feet; the last one at home for my face, hair and cuticles.  In my book, this is a must have.


After reading all of the bad reviews on this new Norelco shaver, I swore I was not going to buy this unit.

Well, a few months ago I realized my local stores didn't stock my HQ5 Norelco replacement blades anymore and I about had a heart attack. Oh, darn, I am now being forced to upgrade and I was quite happy with my current shaver.

I have had a Norelco 5885XL for the past 13 years. I love this unit and it suits me well. This only noteworthy things about this old unit is that I have had to have the batteries replaced only two times, but this is normal since they wear out every 6 years or so.

Here is my 1050x review.. it was painful to write, but here goes..

--This is a noisy shaver folks.. I graduated to a 5885XL a long time ago and was surprised of the whisper quiet shave it delivered.  The 1050x is about 2-3 time noisier than my 15 year old Norelco, WTH? This is not good. I simply cannot accept a noisy shaver. This thing is inches away from my ears at 5am and that is very annoying. I need peace and quiet at those early hours, and this would not work long term.

--What a bad shave. Starting with a 2-day shadow growth, I shaved half of my face with my trusty 5885XL [using 1.5 year old blades] and the other half with my shiny new 1050x unit. I actually had my wife feel both shaves afterwords to confirm I wasn't being overly critical of my new toy.

As I suspected, she confirmed my 5885xl produced a better shave, in about the same amount of time.

As I shaved with the 1050x, I realized that I was going over the same growth areas without making things smoother, especially around the neck.  I was getting tired, frustrated, and irritated. The pivoting head technology is clearly inferior to Norelcos older units.

--Here come the skin irritations: Ahhh!!!
Just a few minutes after my shave test had ended, my 1050x side was now irritated and not feeling comfortable [like my 5885xl side was]. Having used Norelcos all of my shaving life, about 25 years, this irritation I feel is not normal, and I do not find this acceptable; even if there is a break-in period; not for me there isn't. no thanks..

--Bad charging system!  What the heck is it with this terrible charging system. I should be able to plug the unit in directly and not have to lug around more junk to lose or break while on travel. The AC adapter cable does not even fit into the travel case, how stupid is that!?! I can see this cable being the 1st thing I lose on a business trip because it does not have a place to be stored.

Gosh, I wanted to love using this shaver. I was excited and wanted to prove all these other bad reviews wrong. Sadly, they are correct in every way.

My guess is many of the good reviews are being written by persons who have not had the pleasure of trying one of Norelco's older shavers to notice the amazing quality they can provide. Folks, do yourself a favor and get an older model, preferably something from the late 90's IMHO.

Norelco, come'on buddy.. Your losing me big time here.

It's back to my 5885xl, and I have found my HQ5's here on Amazon, clicking buy; and it's byebye to my 1050x.

:(

F.


I bought these locally (for about the same price) and loved them. I wore salon acrylics for many years and these are only my fourth set (third by Kiss) of DIY full coverage false nails.  On my prior (and first) set of Kiss nails I initially used the adhesive tabs rather than the glue to keep from damaging my nails. They didn't stay on really great but I think there are some good reasons for that. First, its important to find which nails fit yours exactly. If they are too small the curve will interfere with the adhesive. If they are too big they will overlap your cuticles and expose the adhesive to liquids and such. I did not file my nails to encourage adhesion.  I also did not use a primer nor did I push back my cuticles. Nevertheless, they stayed on reasonably well. The big bonus was that when it was time to take them off it just takes a short soak with acetone polish remover and they pop right off. The adhesive becomes rather like rubber cement. It comes cleanly off your natural nails as well as the acrylic ones (and you can use them again). The next time I tried nails from Kiss they were a different color but the package contents and instructions were identical. This time I wanted to see how the glue worked. Still no filing, primer, or cuticle pushing. Despite those facts the nails stuck tight. They weren't going anywhere and I'm tough on nails. I even used them to pry things.  So, if you can't tell, I'm still sort of learning and experimenting to find things that work for me.  I have some muscle control problems and the Kiss glue applicator (which is every bit as good as every other non-brush applicator) presents a bit of a problem for me.  I decided to use a non-Kiss brush-on glue for this particular set.  I lightly buffed, pushed back cuticles, cleaned with acetone, and primed.  Despite being treated delicately for a special occasion and having very limited exposure to water they started popping off in less than 24 hours.  Obviously the Kiss glue is superior.  If anyone knows where I can get Kiss glue with a brush please let me know.  Anyhow, aside from the adhesive the color is really pretty.  Enough color to be noticed but it doesn't jump out at you.  One thing I have learned during my false nail journey is that these things have a right way and a wrong way to be applied.  I always get square nails so its easy to tell now that I know to look.  The part that fits against your cuticle is the rounded end.  Also, if you want them to look real you have to push them into your cuticles a bit.  I found it a bit uncomfortable during the initial application but it faded quickly.  Well worth the final look for me.  There is one other cool feature of these nails I'd like to mention. All of them are numbered. This speeds up the nail selection process quite a bit. You just find a fit for one hand and then find the other nail with the same number. I'm going to be sure to write them down next time so I can just pick out the ones I need based on number without testing lots of them.  I continue to be really pleased with the Kiss nails and I plan to buy many of them in the future. Not only can I change my manicure frequently but I can also protect my natural nails.


I originally bought another highly rated cream that has DMSO in it, but there are also a lot of other strong smelling scents and it doesn't really do a whole lot.  I was also a little afraid to try it after receiving it since the small print states that it is being sold as a "solvent".  In the art world, that means to me that it will eat away other things (think turpentine LOL), and the warning stated that it could damage the skin.  Yikes!

I reviewed this one some while ago.  I've now been using this for at least a year and a half and it is the best pain relief cream I've ever used, and I've tried a lot.  First, it doesn't have a lot of the medicinal odor that many pain relief creams use due to the camphor and menthol in the others.  I don't have to use much before I get relief (although I'll admit that when I start hurting in bed I also use a heat pad)...but it's the use of so little that is well worth the price and recently it was marked lower so I made sure and bought two to stock up on.  Every time a friend complains of pain I share some and then they remark how great it was for them as well.  I don't ever want to run out of this since it works fast, uses very little, and lasts a long while.

Unfortunately, or fortunately, however one wants to look at it, I have been in extreme pain for years now.  I have Plantar Fasciitis on the right foot, a swollen Achilles Tendon (an MRI showed it being strained and my ankles as being torn but the doctor only had me go to 3 months of PT for that), spondylosis in both the cervical and lumbar spines, and sciatica.  I was beginning to feel hopeless at ever feeling good again.  So then, I thought, with as many people who have touted the wonders of this particular jar of cream, what do I have to lose.  Maybe a little skin, but maybe, just maybe I could lose some of the pain.

WOW!!!  Am I ever glad I finally gave in!  I opened it up 3 nights ago, and almost immediately felt the pain easing away from the areas I rubbed the cream in to.  I had a pretty decent night's sleep and the cream seemed to keep the pains at bay for at least 5-6 hours.  Yesterday, however, I had to go to town and didn't get around to putting anything on before going.  Going to town out here in rural American is a half day affair.  The closest grocery stores and such are at least 35-40 mins drive away.  So I wound up being back in extreme pain by the time I returned, put groceries away, cooked and ate dinner, and cleaned up from dinner.  But I put some more on before settling down to watch a movie last night and voila, it seemed to ease the pains again, so before I fell asleep I put some more on and again, had another more restful night's sleep.  This morning, before I even got up and started my day, I put some on my feet and my neck and they feel pretty good.  I didn't get any on my lumbar spine and that's beginning to hurt, so as soon as I get this posted, I will be putting some on my lumbar spine area.  I am definitely sold on this and will buy more when I start getting low, however, a little goes a long way, so I think it will probably last me for quite a long while.  I highly recommend it and will be telling family and friends about it, as well.  I am definitely sold!!!