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4 | Beautiful compact mirror w/high-gloss shine; nice tray; okay case all w/an inspirational verse | This is a nice set. It contains a beautiful compact mirror with regular and close-up mirrors on the inside. Both mirrors are small but functional. It is fashioned like a pocket watch. The clasp is solid and the finish is high-gloss like the interior mirror itself.<br /><br />The saying (see below) on the outside of both sides of the mirror is inspirational. It says "Beautiful girl you can do amazing things."<br /><br />There is also a small dish for jewelry and a very cheap make-up case all with the same inspirational verse.<br /><br />In summary, this is a nice gift set. The current price of $20.89 ($21.99 minus 5%) is competitive. | 200 | 1 | positive |
5 | These bandages have many uses; sticks to itself and not to skin or fur; not only tattoo grip tape | These bandages have many uses. There are 16 black rolls that are individually wrapped and each roll is 5 yards apiece and 2 inches tall. These self-adhere as the bandage is wrapped around a hand, leg, arm, etc. These stick well. The stretch allows this to be used like kinesiology tape with the exception that one cannot shower with this successfully and each wrap is for one-time use.<br /><br />The entire roll does not have to be used at once as it depends on the amount needed. When used where joints open and close, such as a knee or elbow, the wrap may bunch up in the crease as expected. However, this is perfect to use as a lightweight version of a carpal tunnel brace by wrapping it around a bad wrist, hand, and thumb. It does not stick to my skin nor to a pet's fur, which is wonderful.<br /><br />This is versatile enough to wrap around the handle of a tennis racquet to get a good grip or an umbrella or cane handle. There are just so many useful possibilities besides medical reasons.<br /><br />In summary, because the wraps are two inches wide and are not designed to stick to the skin, it does have a tendency to bunch up if wrapped around a knee or elbow, so it is not perfect for everything. I feel these are great bandages to have in one's medicine cabinet. At the current price of $15.19 ($15.99 minus 5%) it comes to $.95 cents per roll which is on the high side of competitively priced. These are self-adhesive bandages rebranded as tattoo grip tape. | 201 | 1 | positive |
5 | I love these dense blenders & their flat angle which is perfect for smooth applications | This is a nice set of 10 colored blending sponges all with an angled side. I love the sponges as they are dense.<br /><br />The flat / angled side is great for smooth applications. They feel good in my hands, blend well, and feel soft against my skin. Since these are dense, they do not soak up as much foundation as others that are more airy.<br /><br />These blenders make a great gift for the make-up obsessed. These are also perfect as gifts for the Easter Basket or as a stocking stuffer. I love that the sponges do not smell. I tried other colored sponges and they smell like pencil shavings or other chemicals and these do not.<br /><br />At the current price of $8.49 ($9.99 minus 15%) these are a reasonable $.85 per sponge. | 202 | 1 | positive |
4 | Love the angles on this blender sponge; since it is dense liquid foundation does not absorb easily | This is a lovely blender sponge. I love that this is dense because it does not absorb liquid foundation as some other less dense sponges I tried previously<br /><br />What attracted me to this the most are the angles.The two flat sides are great for smooth applications. The tip is great for more precision, such as around the eye. The round ends are good for blending or any large make-up application.<br /><br />This feels good to hold, blends well, and feels soft against my skin. Also, the sponge does not smell.<br /><br />In summary, this blender makes a great gift for the make-up obsessed. The only reason I rated this 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the price. The current price of $7.50 is on the pricey side. I tried other blenders of this quality that sell for less than half this price when purchased in a pack of three or more. For instance this [[ASIN:B08QCJ3DF7 set]] currently sells for $2.50 per sponge as there are 4 sponges for $9.99. Even though all the angles are not in one sponge, the functionality is still there and they are dense, which I like. | 203 | 1 | positive |
3 | Cute MOM gift but not as fragrant or impressive as I expected | [[VIDEOID:f77804a8088c40dfbef6fdcfacf8b15a]] There are three individually wrapped bath bombs in this set along with one bar of hand soap and a package of dried rose petals. In total there are five items. The bath bombs spell MOM with the heart substituting for the letter O.<br /><br />The outside packaging looks giftable but the inside is just an ordinary uninspiring throw-away box. The fragrance of the bombs and soap is hardly noticeable. It has a whisper of rose aroma and I detect no lavender at all. I did try the letter M bomb in a hand bath and it dissolved in 5 minutes in lukewarm water and a nice foam of suds lasted about 10 minutes. The results initially felt moisturizing because my hands felt a little oily after the hand bath; however, eventually I needed to moisturize my hands with lotion.<br /><br />With regard to the dried petals, one has to like something like that in their bath because it requires straining the water so that they don't go down the drain. For me, I would never use petals in a bath, so keep the recipient in mind when ordering this.<br /><br />The bar of soap is the only item that would be used by most people.<br /><br />One thing I love is that the color of the dissolved bomb did not adhere to my skin, my hand bath, or my towel. That is not always the case with bath bombs today.<br /><br />The current price of $9.74 ($12.99 minus 25%) comes to $1.95 per item which is reasonable. | 204 | 0 | neutral |
3 | Gorgeous, heavy, and also fragile but must be for those w/thick long hair | This is a work of art. It is absolutely gorgeous. It is also a bit heavy and it is fragile. The white flowers appear like they are made of clay. The design is lovely. However, I have short to medium-length fine curly hair and no matter what I do I cannot get this to stay. It immediately wants to fall out. I feel this is best applied by someone who is a stylist and perhaps can affix this with some pins. It is also probably best for someone who has thick long hair than someone with fine hair like me.<br /><br />I love this but am disappointed it does not work for me. Also, this can be used for any elegant occasion and not just by a bride. <br /><br />The current price of $19.99 is competitively priced for this. Note that I ordered the style called "Silver 1." However, what is pictured is a lot longer than what I received. Mine is more tightly compacted and half the size and there were no wires I could stretch out. I actually prefer the shorter version but the product shown really should be the one sent even though this is handmade. Therefore, my recommendation is to return the comb if you are not satisfied and if it is not close to the one pictured. | 205 | 0 | neutral |
4 | Packaging is heart shaped; love the colors & sponge texture; metal holder is great | This is a lovely set of two sponges but they are not heart shaped. What is heart shaped is the plastic holding the two sponges together with the flat side joining into what almost looks like a heart. Nevertheless, I still love them. The set comes with a great metal sponge holder. The sponges are dense. As a result, make-up does not soak in as easily.<br /><br />Both blenders have a flat side which is great for smooth applications. These feel good in the hands, blend reasonably well, and feel soft against my skin. These blenders make a great gift for the make-up obsessed. I love that the sponges do not smell. I tried other colored sponges and they smell like pencil shavings or other chemicals and these do not.<br /><br />The sponges themselves are similar in style to all of the others that I tried before this with the exception that the sponges are on the dense side instead of airy. To me what set of sponges to buy all comes down to the price and the angles one wants on the sponges as well as whether it is for gifting or not. The colors are important too - at least to me. These colors also make it perfect for the Easter Basket.<br /><br />At the current price of $7.99 this comes to a pricey $2.66 per piece if I count the holder. Most other blenders sell for between $1.25 and $1.75 per piece in a set like this but without the heart-shaped packaging. | 206 | 1 | positive |
5 | Love the colors in this sponge set; sponge texture is dense; metal holder is great | This is a lovely set of three sponges in Easter colors of green, pink, and lilac. It also comes with a great metal sponge holder. The sponges are dense unlike most sponges like this on the market. As a result, make-up does not soak in as easily.<br /><br />The one lilac sponge with a flat side is great for smooth applications. The typical egg-shaped (pink) and the hour-glass (green) sponges are good for blending or any large make-up application. The hour-glass one is easy to hold in the center.<br /><br />These feel good in the hands, blend reasonably well, and feel soft against my skin. These blenders make a great gift for the make-up obsessed. I love that the sponges do not smell. I tried other colored sponges and they smell like pencil shavings or other chemicals and these do not.<br /><br />The sponges themselves are similar in style to all of the others that I tried before this with the exception that the sponges are on the dense side instead of airy. To me what set of sponges to buy all comes down to the price and the angles one wants on the sponges as well as whether it is for gifting or not. The colors are important too - at least to me. These colors also make it perfect for the Easter Basket.<br /><br />At the current price of $6.99 it is a reasonable $1.75 per piece if I count the holder. | 207 | 1 | positive |
2 | Pretty headband but it is too slinky to stay put in my hair | I thought I would love this headband. It is gorgeous and feels great but the material it is made of is so slippery that it keeps sliding off my hair. It is only for this reason I rated this 2 stars as it is not for me. | 208 | -1 | negative |
3 | Love the blender sponges but I am not crazy about the brush | There is one recessed foundation brush in this set along with three blender sponges.<br /><br />The brush is not high quality. I love the unique container as the brush comes out of the tube the same way lipstick does. However, the container is thin and the bristles are only marginally soft and definitely feel synthetic and are shiny. However, there is no shedding. A brush like this is good for travel where it will be used sparingly.<br /><br />The star of this set are the three blender sponges. There are two sponges with a flat side which is great for smooth applications. The other sponge is a typical egg-shaped sponge that is good for blending or any large make-up application. These blenders feel good in the hands, blend well, and feel soft against my skin. They do have a slight smell to them but it is not offensive.<br /><br />The current price of $10.99 for 4 pieces comes to a pricey $2.75 per item. I love the sponges and to me they are five stars; however the brush is 2 stars to me. This brush only makes sense for travel or someone who wants a brush that remains covered and will not soil their other make-up applicators or bag. Note that the packaging is more than double the size of the products within. I can fit three sets of these in the box it came in. | 209 | 0 | neutral |
4 | Fragrance is subtle but lovely and floral; just enough to freshen up an area or relax to | This is a nice room freshener. The fragrance is subtle but lovely and floral. Some fragrances give me a headache if they are too strong but this one does not. I love spraying this in my bedroom. It is also a great fragrance to relax with before falling asleep--no dangerous scented candle needed. It does not help promote sleep for me but it is soothing to my senses. The aroma does not last long--about 15 minutes. I happen to like fragrance, so I do like this linen spray. | 210 | 1 | positive |
4 | Very functional basic brush set; wish handles were longer; love the bristle color | There are 9 soft non-shedding make-up brushes in this set. This is a gorgeous set that contains a brush for most uses. There is no fan, eyebrow, or lip brush, however.<br /><br />Each brush comes individually packaged. In fact it is over packaged. The bristles are velvety soft and they do not fall out, which is great. Their soft bristles feel good against my skin and work like many other brushes I tried previously. I particularly LOVE the large blush/foundation brush. I do wish the handles were a tad longer. Nevertheless, the current price of $8.99 is an super reasonable for this set as it comes to $1 per brush.<br /><br />This is a perfect set for the young teenager starting out on her make-up journey. | 211 | 1 | positive |
3 | PU case really smells; brushes are okay; two brush heads frayed | There are 14 brushes in this set. There are brushes for foundation, blush, eyeshadow, eye blending (fan brush), etc. In fact, there are more brushes than I needed. <br /><br />The one unique brush in this set (see photo) is the one that looks like a paint brush. This is perfect for cheek highlighting.<br /><br />The bristles are relatively soft but not as soft as I expected. They feel pretty good against my skin but not great. Also, the heads have a slight odor. The PU brush case has a tremendous chemical odor and needs to be aired out a while.<br /><br />This is a bargain basement travel set for someone who is starting their make-up journey. The current price of $11.19 comes to $.80 cents per brush. In this case one gets what they pay for; it's a marginal price for a marginal quality set that is functional. | 212 | 0 | neutral |
4 | Wafer-thin portable soap; dissolves instantly; good lather; fragrance does not come thru on hands | There are three packages of wafer thin sheets of soap in 80 sheets each pack. The wafers are attached in the center but pull apart easily. There is also a sliding top tin supplied that will hole 80 sheets. Be careful not to get them wet as even a drop of water causes them to dissolve. When I washed my hands with one sheet, it created a nice lather and left my hands clean. I do not feel that it was moisturizing as claimed. Also, even though there are three wonderful fragrances (lavender & aloe, bergamot & ylang ylang, and jasmine & patchouli) that smell great as a whole 80 sheets, that fragrance does not come through on the hands because the soap is too thin to leave any fragrance behind.<br /><br />The current price of $13.95 comes to $.06 cents per sheet. I consider these perfect for when using a public restroom that has water but no soap. It is also great for camping or any place where portability is paramount without carrying a full wet bar of soap in a container. | 213 | 1 | positive |
5 | 12 supremely soft non-shedding make-up brushes with cleaner/holder | There are 12 supremely soft non-shedding make-up brushes in this set with a silicone brush head cleanerbrush that doubles as a mini-brush holder. This is a gorgeous set that contains a brush for most uses. There is no fan, eyebrow, or lip brush, however.<br /><br />This is an attractive brush set in matte black. Unfortunately, the color of the silicone cleaner cannot be chosen. I thought I was going to get purple to match with my purple bathroom and I received a pink one. <br /><br />The bristles are velvety soft and they do not fall out, which is great. Their soft bristles feel fantastic against my skin and work like many other brushes I tried previously. I particularly LOVE the large blush/foundation brush. The only thing to note is that because the bristles are super soft, these brushes are more suited for powder applications than cream or liquid.<br /><br />The current price of $19.99 is reasonable for this quality set as it comes to $1.67 per brush or $1.54 per item if counting the silicone cleaner. | 214 | 1 | positive |
3 | Four extra large shower caps with adjustable cinch strap; best for those with lots of hair | There are four typical no-frills extra large shower caps (red, tan, purple, and black). They fit me but have lots of room to spare. They are waterproof as the water just runs right off the exterior. There is an elasticized strap in the cap that can be adjusted. I adjusted one of them and it looked very lopsided on my head as a result of the adjustment.<br /><br />Unfortunately, these are not my favorite caps. They are too big and the adjustment throws the elastic out of whack. The current price of $11.99 comes to $4 per cap. | 215 | 0 | neutral |
4 | Beautiful clip but has loose applique that causes it to rattle | This clip is gorgeous. If one looks at it quickly, it can easily be mistaken for a tarantula due to the black claws and sort of fuzzy looking applique.<br /><br />I have short to medium fine curly hair and my hair is long enough in the back to use this clip. It holds on to my hair well and looks great. The only negative is that a couple of the beads are loose on the applique. This not only makes noise (i.e. rattles) but creates a situation where they can accidentally be pulled off if the "plastic" thread holding it loosely hooks onto something.<br /><br />The current price of $11.99 is pricey for this but typical for a $1.50 clip that is all dressed up. | 216 | 1 | positive |
4 | Lightweight moisturizer that mildly moisturized my body; good for the summer - 3.5 stars | There are four individually packaged 2.53 fluid ounce tubes of moisturizer in this set. They are all the same tubes. This moisturizer is lightweight and is mildly hydrating. It absorbs quickly and is a good product to use in the summer. I also like the fresh cucumber-like aroma. I did, however, expect this to be more hydrating than it is. It is a decent cream but not excellent.<br /><br />The current price of $15.00 comes to a reasonably priced $3.75 per tube. | 217 | 1 | positive |
4 | 12 very pretty double banded headbands that fit well | The colors and design of these 12 headbands are super attractive. They are all double banded and most have a "knot" in the middle that can be worn in the center of the head or at the base of the neck. I personally do not like knots in my headbands but these are versatile enough to position the knot away from the forehead without losing the good look of the band.<br /><br />The colors are great and there is a design for almost every outfit.<br /><br />Also, the current price of $18.99 comes to a reasonable $1.58 per band. These are definitely pretty and functional and they fit well. There was only one where the material was a hair looser on one side than the other for the top part of the double band. All the others were sewn perfectly. | 218 | 1 | positive |
3 | Marginal quality headbands; look good on; extras included are garbage - 2.5 stars | These headbands are made of PU leather with what appears to be a cloth covered plastic base. The headbands look good on and are best on those with a full head of hair since they are so large. The glue of the leather to the material was coming apart on one of mine, so the quality is so, so.<br /><br />However, it also came with two polyester-type cloth headbands, a bow hair tie, and a strip of cloth with avocados on them. None of the cloth bands fit me as they are kid-sized. Also, the material feels scratchy and horrible. The avocado tie is okay and so is the hair tie bow.<br /><br />The curent price of $12.99 ($18.99 minus $6) is too much for this ensemble. | 219 | 0 | neutral |
2 | Smells wonderful but suds sting my eyes & bar size is a joke and $$$$$$$$$$ | This bar of facial soap smells wonderful, lathers well, and feels great using EXCEPT the suds sting my eyes. Also, the bar size is like those hotel travel bars. At the current price of $8, that is absolutely insane. I would not expect to purchase this for more than $2 a bar and that is even expensive for this tiny size. In addition to the price, the fact that it stings if one accidentally gets suds in their eye is also a negative. | 220 | -1 | negative |
4 | Supposedly has UVA/UVB sun filter but doesn’t list SPF; it’s lightly hydrating | I love the results of this lotion. It is creamy and not too thin or thick and absorbs easily. I applied this to my face and neck and felt lightly hydrated. It does say there is a UVA/UVB sun filter in this but it does not say what SPF it is. The only other negative is that it took me about one minute to get the product to dispense from the pump bottle on initial use only. Also note the box is four times the width of the product. <br /><br />The current price of $38.40 is pricey for this but it's from France and expected. | 221 | 1 | positive |
4 | Excellent for applying creams, mask products,etc. but I wish the arm was stiffer | I have really been getting into silicone spatulas/brush sets for applying face creams, bacitracin on a scar, etc. There are two large wands in this package. They are single-sided and have a flat spatula end for applying creams or gels. The opposite side has a ribbed end that is good for washing my face with soap and water or also for applying mask products. However, if the large soft nubs are used, there is more cleaning involved to wash off the mask product. <br /><br />The only reason I rated this 4 stars is because the wand bends too easily. I would have preferred if the arm was a bit stiffer to make it easier to work with and allow me to apply more pressure.<br /><br />Overall, this set is excellent and about 7 inches long. It is soft on my skin, pliable, and long enough to hold on to. <br /><br />The current price of $9.90 comes to a competitively priced $4.95 per wand. | 222 | 1 | positive |
2 | Beautiful brush but it stinks like rubber tires; YUCK; price is INSANE | At the current price of $48, this is insanely expensive. Yes the brush is a beautiful blue, with a fantastic gloss, and looks great, feels nice in my hands, and brushes my fine short to medium curly hair well. However, the brush stinks to high heaven and reminds me of the smell of burning rubber tires. Unfortunately, I cannot use this in this condition because I am extremely sensitive to offensive odors. | 223 | -1 | negative |
4 | Love the colors in this sponge set; sponge texture is light; metal holder is great | This is a lovely set of three sponges in nice colors of pink, burgundy, and teal. It also comes with a great metal sponge holder, a silicone brush cleaner, and some cleaning solution. The sponges are light and airy like most sponges like this on the market. <br /><br />The burgundy sponge with the flat side is great for smooth applications. The typical egg-shaped (teal) and the hour-glass (pink) sponges are good for blending or any large make-up application. The hour-glass one is easy to hold in the center.<br /><br />These feel good in the hands, blend reasonably well, and feel soft against my skin. These blenders make a great gift for the make-up obsessed. I love that the sponges do not smell. I tried other colored sponges and they smell like pencil shavings or other chemicals and these do not.<br /><br />I personally do not use a silicone sponge cleaner. I prefer to use my hands and soap and water but having the silicone cleaner with cleaning solution provided is a nice touch.<br /><br />The sponges themselves are similar in style to all of the others that I tried before this. To me what set of sponges to buy all comes down to the price and the angles one wants on the sponges as well as whether it is for gifting or not. The colors are important too--at least to me. <br /><br />The current price of $7.99 is a great deal for this. | 224 | 1 | positive |
3 | Hydrating lotion but am not too crazy about the eucalyptus scent | There is a lot of lotion (3.38 fluid ounces) for the $24 price tag. This lotion is creamy and very hydrating. It also absorbs quickly. Unfortunately, I am not at all crazy about the eucalyptus scent. If I loved the scent, this would have received 5 stars from me.<br /><br />BTW, this is good for a man or a woman despite what the title says. | 225 | 0 | neutral |
3 | Nice set of 7 iridescent scrunchies; material can be slippery on hair | There are six blush-colored scrunchies and one white scrunchie. The material is a bit slick so there is a chance these will slip out of the hair. I have medium length hair in the back and they did slip out easily if I pulled on them. I do feel these are elegant and super attractive. If the bride and bridesmaids all have long hair, then these are a good option. I have no idea what these will be priced at but anything more than $10.50 (which would be 1.50 each) is too much. | 226 | 0 | neutral |
4 | Attractive scrunches with long tail; stitching shows | There are supposed to be six green and one white scrunchies but I received an additional white one to bring my total up to eight scrunchies. However, only seven are supposed to be shipped.<br /><br />These hair ties are dressy and nice. The scrunchie expands to hold a good amount of hair. Of course, when applying one of these, it is important to turn it so the tail goes down. That can sometimes be tricky.<br /><br />The only negative I see is that the seam shows the stitching as can be seen in my photo. They should have covered this with the area that is tied (meaning the area where the tail flows down). This is the only reason I took off one star.<br /><br />The current price of $12.99 comes to $1.86 per scrunchie if one receives seven (and not eight) scrunchies. | 227 | 1 | positive |
3 | Beautifully engraved comb; tines are a bit thick making this a bit difficult to comb with | This comb is just beautiful and the quality is exceptional. It is also hefty. As a statement piece it gets 5 stars. However, I find it difficult to comb through my hair using this. I have short-to-medium-length fine curly hair and the tines are so thick on this, that it makes it difficult to pull the comb through my hair. If I had an easier time of it, this would have gotten 5 stars.<br /><br />The current price of $6.98 is reasonable for this. | 228 | 0 | neutral |
4 | Beautiful shower cap that fits perfectly on my head but bow doesn’t look good on me | I love this shower cap. It is very attractive and the black and white colors just pop. I have short to medium-length fine curly hair and take a size small in a cap. This fits me perfectly and there is a little more room for more hair if I had it. This is comfortable and does keep my hair dry in the shower. Unfortunately, I hate the way the bow looks on me.<br /><br />The current price of $15.99 is on the high side of competitively priced. | 229 | 1 | positive |
5 | Gorgeous, soft quality headbands that feel great on– LOVE THEM | There are two quality headbands in this set. The headbands are SUPER SOFT that I just want to feel them all day. They look great on and I love the design.<br /><br />I have short to medium-length fine curly hair and these work for me and are even better for someone with long hair. I actually put them over my ears so that they stay put. I have to do that with every headband I use.<br /><br />The current price of $3.99 is a reasonable $2 per band. | 230 | 1 | positive |
5 | Large oval brush that is good for apply blush; comes w/a cinch pouch | This is a large oval brush that comes with a cinch pouch. The handle has a good grip due to the silicone "sleeve." <br /><br />The bristles are soft and feel great against my face. Initially, there were just a few bristles that fell out but that seems to have stabilized. I use brushes like these to apply blush. The brush head is quite large and usable only for larger jobs.<br /><br />The current price of $4.99 is excellent for this in my opinion and one of the reasons I rated this 5 stars instead of 4 stars. | 231 | 1 | positive |
5 | Excellent make-up brushes; beveled handles provide a good grip | There are 10 brushes in total and a carry pouch. I really love these brushes. The geometric shape of the handles provide a good surface area for gripping each brush during application. The bristles are soft and they do not fall out of the brush. They feel great against my skin.<br /><br />Based on the Amazon site, these are the brushes in the set. Note that I cropped a photo of the brushes from the site and attached it to my review, so that one can see each brush's use.<br /><br />- powder brush<br />- blush brush<br />- angled contour brush<br />- foundation brush<br />- nasal shadow brush<br />- big eyeshadow brush<br />- small eyeshadow brush<br />- blending brush<br />- eyebrow brush<br />- lip brush<br /><br />In summary, I love that it has more smaller brushes than larger one because they are better for detail/precision applications. The current price of $15.19 ($18.99 minus 20%) comes to $1.27 per brush which I consider reasonable. I also love the color of these brushes as they match my pink bathroom. | 232 | 1 | positive |
3 | Roll-on fragrances are strong; comes with carry case that will hold six oils | This set of two roll-on fragrances comes with a PU leather carry case that will hold up to six roll-on fragrances or essential oils. The lemongrass smells as it should and the protector blend smells spicy. Both of the fragrances are strong. The current price of $19.99 ($24.99 minus $5) is competitively priced for this set. Unfortunately, these scents are way too strong for me. | 233 | 0 | neutral |
2 | Pale orange color turns to light pink w/body heat but this is like expensive lip balm | I ordered the orange color. It is very pale and looks attractive in the tube. However, once worn it changed to a light pink on my lips. The moisturizing effects lasted a couple of hours but I personally did not like the look of the resulting color on my lips. Also, at the current price of $18.98, this is very expensive lip balm. Nivea makes colored lip balm that does not change color--so one knows what color they are getting. That lip balm works just as well and is a lot cheaper than this. | 234 | -1 | negative |
3 | Only the lavender is pleasing to my senses; second candle is headache producing | I got the lavender and balsam fir set of soy candles. Each one comes in an 8 ounce tin. The balsam fir is headache producing to me and I hate it. However, the lavender is very nice and a faint lavender scent dissipates throughout my small kitchen when I am burning the candle.<br /><br />Each candle is $20 each at the current price of $39.99. Although they are made with essential oils, I still think that is too much for the set. Unfortunately, only one candle is agreeable to me. | 235 | 0 | neutral |
4 | Simple headbands that loosely grip my head;wish there were more color variety | There are 12 headbands in this set and practically all of them look a similar shade of pastel pink, purple, and yellow. Only one headband is bold with an emerald green. I would have liked a red, black, and brown in this set. However, this appears to be designed for young girls or ballerinas who would love these colors.<br /><br />I tried these on and the headbands are comfortable and do not squeeze my head. They also stay put. I have a small head so these would probably feed a youngster just fine.<br /><br />The current price of $15.99 comes to a reasonable $1.33 per headband. | 236 | 1 | positive |
5 | Exceptionally well-made and beautiful pocket sized brush | This is an exceptionally well-made and beautiful brush in a travel size. The brush and handle are small, so this brush is not as easy to grasp as one that is full sized. However, It detangles and brushes through my curls with ease. I also did not experience the typical loss of bristles I usually do with a boar bristle brush. Most animal hair brushes seem to shed for a while and then stop shedding. So far I have not had that problem.<br /><br />I actually cannot believe this is priced at $7.29 because most boar bristles brushes of this size are in the $28 to $30 range. The price, coupled with the style, finish, and functionality of this hairbrush is outstanding in my opinion. | 237 | 1 | positive |
4 | Beautiful compact mirror w/high-gloss shine; saying is one star less than special | This is a beautiful compact mirror with regular and close-up mirrors on the inside. Both mirrors are small but functional. It is fashioned like a pocket watch. The clasp is solid and the finish is high-gloss like the interior mirror itself.<br /><br />The saying (see below) on the outside is nice but the last two words of "I WIN!" may be taken wrong; it depends on the girlfriend. <br /><br />TO MY<br /><br />Girlfriend<br /><br />NEVER FORGET THAT<br /><br />I love you<br /><br />THE MOST,<br />I WIN!<br /><br />In summary, this is a lovely gift in a nice gift box. The current price of $22.99 is competitive. I would have given this 5 stars if it were not for the last two words. | 238 | 1 | positive |
5 | Spatulas are excellent for applying creams, mask products, etc.; brush pads good for face washing | I have really been getting into silicone spatulas/brush sets for applying face creams, bacitracin on a scar, etc. This set includes three colorful and double-side spatulas/scrubbers. Also included are two thin purple silicone pads with finger holders that are great for washing my face.<br /><br />Each double-sided wand has a flat spatula end for applying creams or gels. The opposite side has a ribbed end and another side with larger soft nubs. The nubby side is good for cleaning or also for applying mask products. However, if the large soft nubs are used, there is more cleaning involved to wash off the mask product.<br /><br />The "egg-shaped" purple pads are great for scrubbing my face with soap and lathering up. I love the nub that allows me to hold on to this.<br /><br />Overall, this is an excellent set. These are soft on my skin, pliable, and easy to hold on to. I do wish the wands were just a few inches longer for a better grip. The current price of $13.29 ($13.99 minus 5%) is competitively priced for this set as it comes to $2.66 per item. | 239 | 1 | positive |
3 | I love this iron but it does not come with gloves as specified | This flat iron comes with two strange looking hair clips and a carry pouch. However, gloves were not included in the package as I had expected. It is for this reason I lowered my rating. It is deceiving to the customer to purchase an item thinking it comes with gloves when it does not.<br /><br />The controls are in the center of the iron, so I had to be careful not to burn my fingers. To turn the unit on or off, I just held down the power button for three seconds. To go to the next temperature, I just pressed the on/off button quickly. This flat iron heats rapidly. The temperature selections available go from 300 to 450. I used it at 350 degrees to straighten my hair and I was able to do this relatively quickly as I have short curly hair. Also, there was no frizz after I was done. <br /><br />The clips provided are strange looking as can be seen from the photo. They work good enough to hold some of my hair but I particularly do not care for the design.<br /><br />The soft sided cinch pouch is nice and holds both the iron and the clips.<br /><br />In summary, this is a gorgeous iron. I love how the "blades" come together and there is no space in-between like some other irons I tried. Also, the current price of $25.91 ($32.39 minus 20%) is very reasonable for this. The Amazon site says "DUAL VOLTAGE AND COMPLETE ACCESSORIES ..... Equipped with 1x storage bag, 2x hair clips, and 1x Gloves." Well it was missing the last item. Had it come with the gloves, I would have rated this 4 stars. | 240 | 0 | neutral |
5 | Excellent empty glass bottle set perfect for hair coloring, essential oil sprays, etc. | There are two amber glass spray bottles in this set. In addition, four black labels, one stainless steel funnel, one glass eye dropper, one white marker, and two standard black caps are included. It is important to go through all the packaging in order to find these items as I almost missed a few. Note that these are packaged exceptionally well in double bubble wrap sleeves for each bottle.<br /><br />These are perfect for hair solutions, water, window cleaner, vinegar, etc., etc., etc. The spray nozzles, with a turn of the front dial, dispense a wonderful mist spray or a fine stream just like many store bought spray products. Each bottle holds 16 ounces of liquid. The amber color of the glass helps protect light sensitive products. <br /><br />The current price of $18.98 is competitive but somewhat pricey for this set as it comes to $9.50 per bottle not counting the added incidentals. Their [[ASIN:B08HGZXLP6 four-pack of bottles]] is about $1 cheaper per bottle. | 241 | 1 | positive |
4 | Super soft back brush that lathers reasonably well & cleans well but is not exfoliating | I have tried many different back brushes including this really good [[ASIN:B08HR2GBHC Kozis brush]] and the buff puff type that lather copiously. However, this one's bristles differ substantially. They are very fine and as soft as a cat's fur. The soap lathers reasonably well on the bristles and the brush feels great against my skin. It is solidly built. It also has a rope loop to hang up in the shower.<br /><br />The only reason I rated this 4 stars is because the title says this is exfoliating and I do not consider that an attribute of this brush. The bristles are too soft to exfoliate. However, it cleans well and feels great to use. I consider it 5 stars for that purpose. The current price of $16.99 is on the pricey side but I have no similar brush of this bristle style to compare it to. It is certainly not competitively priced with other back brushes which are about $7 cheaper. | 242 | 1 | positive |
5 | Excellent empty glass bottle set perfect for hair coloring, essential oil sprays, etc. | There are four amber glass spray bottles in this set. In addition, six black labels, one stainless steel funnel, one glass eye dropper, one white marker, and four standard black caps are included. It is important to go through all the packaging in order to find these items as I almost missed a few. Note that these are packaged exceptionally well in double bubble wrap sleeves for each bottle.<br /><br />These are perfect for hair solutions, water, window cleaner, vinegar, etc., etc., etc. The spray nozzles, with a turn of the front dial, dispense a wonderful mist spray or a fine stream just like many store bought spray products. Each bottle holds 16 ounces of liquid. The amber color of the glass helps protect light sensitive products. <br /><br />The current price of $33.99 is competitive but somewhat pricey for this set as it comes to $8.50 per bottle not counting the added incidentals. | 243 | 1 | positive |
3 | Shower caps are a bit large but they are still functional and are very attractive | These shower caps are really attractive in the style I ordered them in. The only issue I have is that I would have preferred them to be a bit snugger. I have a small head and short to medium-length hair, so I need a smaller cap. I am still able to use this in the shower but I have to be careful it does not move around too much.<br /><br />If the elastics were snugger, I would have rated this set of three caps 5 stars. The current price of $10.99 comes to a reasonable $3.66 each. | 244 | 0 | neutral |
2 | Narrow headbands that are not sturdy enough to keep the masks tight to the face | There are six (6) velvet headbands with buttons in this set. Each headband is narrow at only 8-3/4" wide and certainly not as wide as pictured on the Amazon site. Also, there are buttons on each side of the ear area. When I attach my mask to these buttons, my face mask is no longer tight to my face because the slinky velvet material moves and does not stay in place.<br /><br />Overall, I do not like these at all. They will suffice as headbands only and not for mask attachment. The current price of $11.99 comes to $2 per band but I do not feel they are worth that price at all. | 245 | -1 | negative |
4 | Creamy texture; nice fragrance; takes a while to absorb but is hydrating – 3.5 stars | I am not sure what a balancing cream is supposed to be. Nevertheless, I applied this to my face and neck (avoiding the eye area). I like the creamy texture and the fragrance is decent. The aroma reminds me a little bit of St. Joseph's aspirin. It did take about ten minutes to absorb fully, but once it did my face and neck felt incredibly hydrated.<br /><br />Note that there are no English instructions on the jar or the box except for the words "balancing cream." This is made in Korea and it is written in Korean. If it were not for the Amazon label, no one would know that this is a hydrating face and neck cream. Also, there is no mention of how many ounces this is but I suspect it is about 4 ounces based on the price per ounce listed on Amazon. The current price of $22.65 is pricey but competitive for this cream. I like it but not enough to order it again. | 246 | 1 | positive |
4 | Surprisingly this works well to remove my cream eye make-up | I tried many different make-up remover products and have always been disappointed because they never remove what they say it will remove and I have to use a ton of solution or wipes. However, these surprisingly work. I used this to remove cream eyeshadow and it did a wonderful job. In addition, my lids felt moisturized. Note each cloth is infused with Vitamin E and Aloe.<br /><br />There are 10 (I received 11) individually wrapped disposable cloths in each package. They come loosely packaged in an envelope, so I have to put them in a zip lock bag to store.<br /><br />At the current price of 9.50 ($10 minus 5%), it comes to $.95 cents per remover cloth. I certainly would not make a steady diet of these since they are expensive, but they are perfect for that once-in-awhile situation where one needs to remove their make-up without soap and water. | 247 | 1 | positive |
4 | Nice body brushes with interesting design | There are two body brushes in this package (pastel blue and quartz pink). Each one has a silicone sleeve into which a soft sponge has been inserted. The sleeve has a loop for hanging, nubbs on one side for scrubbing, and various small ridges on the other side for light scrubbing.<br /><br />I used the pink one in my pink bathroom; it matches perfectly. I showered with it and it holds the suds well. I personally like the nubbed side because it is like getting a massage while washing. My favorite bath "sponge" is actually a body puff (those with the netting material) because they lather up well. This "brush" is now my second favorite. If the suds were prolific with this "brush" like the body puffs produce, I would have loved this more than my puffs.<br /><br />The current price of $12.59 ($13.99 minus 10%) is on the pricey side of competitive for this as it comes to $6.30 per body brush. | 248 | 1 | positive |
2 | Vegetal, messy flower balls; not sure why anyone would use this for anything but tea | I thought these were bath bombs when I ordered them. However, that is not what this is at all. There are 10 tiny balls of compressed flowers wrapped in various colored foils. They can be used as a tea, which is what I use them for, or they can be put in a bath. I have no idea how anyone would use this for baking as per the Amazon title.<br /><br />Nevertheless, all but the purple and red balls have a purely vegetal scent. The purple and red smell flowery. I have used tea balls before and never cared for them but did like how most stayed together. However, these balls expand into many little flower particles that float in the water. If one were to put this in a bath, it would clog the drain unless the flower debris was scooped out with a skimmer. I used the blue ball to brew into a tea and it was tasteless. I also had to use a strainer and remove the lid on my pot to keep the spout from clogging.<br /><br />Besides the mess and lackluster flavor, there are absolutely no brewing instructions, no information on what tea ball is what flower. The Amazon site has a list of the flower and the balls but does not show the foil color. It is almost impossible to reconcile that list with what is in front of me.<br /><br />Shame on the vendor for not creating an insert or package label that says what is inside and which tea ball is what flower. I personally do not care for this at all and will probably throw this in the garbage.<br /><br />This is not worth it to me at any price. It is certainly not a bath bomb, I can't see how it can be used for baking, and as a tea it is tasteless and messy. There is no fragrance, so its use as a bath bomb would be for romantic or ambiance purposes only.<br /><br />At the current price of $9.88 for 10 balls it comes to almost $1 per tea ball. | 249 | -1 | negative |
3 | Very nice clip & hair tie set but clipswill break easily | This is a very nice set of 6 clips, 10 hair ties, and a case. The clips are strong and do hold a generous amount of hair. I like the non-slippery feeling of the clip itself. The ties are ordinary but still functional. The reason I rated this 3 stars is because I also ordered this same set with the blue clips and tan ties. One of the clips in that order broke immediately which tells me these won't last.<br /><br />The current price of $7.19 is reasonable for this set but just be aware that the clips will break easily because the plastic is not that strong. | 250 | 0 | neutral |
3 | Very nice clip & hair tie set but clips will break easily; one broke immediately out of the package | This is a very nice set of 6 clips, 10 hair ties, and a case. I particularly love the blue clips. Unfortunately, the first blue one I tried broke immediately as can be seen in the photo. At least I have one blue left. The clips are strong and do hold a generous amount of hair. I like the non-slippery feeling of the clip itself. The ties are ordinary but still functional.<br /><br />The current price of $7.99 is reasonable for this set but just be aware that the clips will break easily because the plastic is not that strong. I'm definitely annoyed about the one clip that broke. | 251 | 0 | neutral |
3 | Helps to detangle my wet hair in the shower but not as good as my Heeta brush | These brushes are actually like eight combs strung together. I had to set the extra piece that comes with each brush to separate the tines. It was not easy to get the bar across the "combs" but eventually I managed. There are only two places the bar should be put and that is where the holes are on the back of the "brush." I assembled these brushes on the lower holes. My biggest issue with these brushes is that there are only two holes to lock the bar in place when I prefer four holes like my Heeta detangling brush (product number B0836XT7J8 since the Amazon embedded links are not working).<br /><br />Once this is assembled, it glides through the hair and detangles. It works well on dry hair but even better on wet hair. I love the hard tines as it is like getting a massage on the scalp. The handle provides an okay grip but I would have preferred a silicone grip. Since the combs are separated, this brush can act as a vent brush for blow drying even though it is not of circular design. Hair can be removed easily since the tines are flat with no "ball" tip.<br /><br />The only reason I rated this three stars is because of the hard time I had assembling the rod in place on each one, the lack of four holes for a secure fit, and the lack of silicone grip on the handle. Otherwise they work well. The current price of $8.99 is reasonable for two detanglers. | 252 | 0 | neutral |
3 | Tiny keychain bottles good for hand lotion, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, etc.; too $$$ | There are four tiny colorful squeeze bottles in this package that are easy to fill and easy to dispense. I like that they are portable and can hang on a keychain. These can be used for hand lotion, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, etc. However, the caps do open easily so it is possible the contents will be squeezed out inside a purse if there is a lot of movement. Secondly, the current price of $12.99 is way too expensive for what this is. I would not expect this to be priced at more than $6. | 253 | 0 | neutral |
5 | Excellent keychain carriers; 2 spray bottles dispense fine mist; flip top ones only okay – 4.5 stars | I am highly impressed with this set, particularly the keychain carriers. The carriers are larger than I expected and the tie-dye colors are vibrant and attractive. The pocket in the carrier stretches to accept either the spray bottle or flip top ones.<br /><br />There are six keychains with carabiners and what feels like neoprene carriers. Also included are six flip-top bottles and two pump spray bottles. The pump spray bottles dispense a fine mist depending on what I put into them (perfume, hand sanitizer, etc.). The flip-top bottles can dispense hand sanitizer, hand cream, etc. However, since they are hard, I have to hit the bottle against my hand to dispense any cream as it is not conducive to squeezing.<br /><br />Nevertheless, I can put my own travel bottle (if similarly sized) into these keychain carriers. In addition, I can put in a chapstick, nail clipper, etc.<br /><br />The current price of $9.99 is very reasonable for this set. | 254 | 1 | positive |
4 | Lightweight moisturizer; absorbs rapidly; leaves skin moderately hydrated; smells lemony | Even though this is baby lotion, I got this for me. This moisturizer is lightweight, slightly creamy, absorbs rapidly, and leaves my skin moderately hydrated. Since it is lightweight, it is a perfect summer lotion. To my senses, it has a mild lemony fragrance even though that is not listed in the ingredients. This is made of all plant-based ingredients (see photo). The current price of $16 is competitive but pricey for this 6.7 ounce tube. | 255 | 1 | positive |
5 | Excellent keychain carriers; 2 spray bottles dispense fine mist; flip top ones only okay – 4.5 stars | I am highly impressed with this set, particularly the keychain carriers. The carriers are larger than I expected and the flag colors are vibrant, attractive, and patriotic. The pocket in the carrier stretches to accept either the spray bottle or flip top ones.<br /><br />There are six keychains with carabiners and the flag carriers. Also included are six flip-top bottles and two pump spray bottles. The pump spray bottles dispense a fine mist depending on what I put into them (perfume, hand sanitizer, etc.). The flip-top bottles can dispense hand sanitizer, hand cream, etc. However, since they are hard, I have to hit the bottle against my hand to dispense any cream as it is not conducive to squeezing.<br /><br />Nevertheless, I can put my own travel bottle (if similarly sized) into these keychain carriers. In addition, I can put in a chapstick (see photo), nail clipper, etc.<br /><br />The current price of $7.10 is reasonable for this set. | 256 | 1 | positive |
4 | A nice selection of 6 blending sponges; similar to all others I tried | The current price of $7.27 ($10.39 minus 30% off) is a reasonable price for these sponges.<br /><br />This set of six sponges are as good as all other blending sponges of this type that I tried before. One has a flat side for a smoother application. The pointed ends are good for more precision. They feel good in the hands and blend well and also wash well with soap. To me what set of sponges to buy all comes down to the price and the angles one wants on the sponges. | 257 | 1 | positive |
2 | Has a spicy aroma; leaves my hair nourished and enhanced my curls (see update) | This shampoo and conditioner travel-size duo (2 ounces each bottle) has a spicy aroma that is neither pleasant nor offensive but not my favorite smell. The shampoo produces a medium lather and cleans well. The conditioner is creamy and conditions well. When my hair dried, it had a sheen to it and was well nourished and my curls were enhanced.<br /><br />The current price of $14 for this set is expensive. If this had an intoxicating fragrance I liked and was more reasonably priced, I would have loved it. However, this is not a set I would buy at this price.<br /><br />Note that I get about four uses to this set for my short to medium hair.<br /><br />UPDATE 9/22/20 - This only lasted me three uses. However, I had such trouble getting both the remaining shampoo and conditioner (particularly the conditioner) out of the bottle. They need to change this to a squeeze tube. I actually had to fill the bottle with water several times to dislodge the remaining ingredients. Also, the conditioner makes the floor of the shower or tub very slippery (almost as if I put Pledge on a floor). Based on this, I lowered my ranking from 4 to 2 stars. | 258 | -1 | negative |
3 | Kid-sized shower caps; best used to cover small serving bowls | This single layer thin blue shower disposable shower caps are tiny. They are really for a kids head. I can barely get my hair into this. There are 120 (I did not count them) tiny blue slivers that have to be unraveled. Since they are so small, these would work best to cover the tops of small serving bowls during a picnic to keep the flies away. These are functional but I am not impressed. | 259 | 0 | neutral |
3 | Too big & too thick for my purpose; emery surface does not last long - 2.5 stars | I do not care for these emery boards. There are 16 to the package and the boards are triple thickness compared to the standard personal-sized ones I am use to. However, the gritty surface on mine started to wear off after a few swipes of my nails over the board. Emery boards in general do not last long; however, the size and thickness coupled with the limited longevity makes me not like these. They do file the nails but they do not last. | 260 | 0 | neutral |
4 | Lightly moisturizing; has a wonderful rose fragrance; left my face silky | Surprisingly, I really like this mask. I already tried their [[ASIN:B07VQY9ZP2 WeeklyPoint Cosmetic Saffron mask sheet]] and found it to be very messy and just okay. This one is less messy.<br /><br />There are ten individually wrapped masks in this package. The instructions are in broken English but still easy to understand. I applied this mask to my clean face -- there are holes for eyes, nose, and mouth. It was somewhat wet but not dripping wet as their other mask. I prefer less solution, so this was perfect. I let it stay on for exactly 20 minutes and then removed the mask and wiped off the excess. My face felt moisturized and silky. I reveled in the soft rose fragrance the entire time. However, the claims that it brightens the skin and protects them from wrinkles is unfounded in my opinion. On the other hand, the rose fragrance is calming and wonderful and the moisturizing effect is silky and these are my two favorite traits of this moisturizing sheet.<br /><br /> | 261 | 1 | positive |
1 | Flexible plastic garbage with pick ends like scaled down hammer claws | This pick is absolutely terrible. It is made of flexible plastic that is easily breakable and the pick ends are so thick, they are like scaled down hammer claws that do nothing to scrap the teeth. It went right in the trash. | 262 | -1 | negative |
1 | I'm FURIOUS - shampoo bottle DOES NOT OPEN; conditioner is nice | This comes as a set and no matter what I do, the shampoo bottle will not open. This absolutely infuriates me. I was able to open the conditioner. I removed plastic seal on the top of both bottles and turned as specified on the bottle. I spent 10 minutes trying to open the shampoo. Unless I take a hammer and chisel to it or an exacto knife, I can't use the shampoo.<br /><br />The conditioner is nice and has a subtle fresh aroma but without the pair, this is zero stars to me when I cannot get to the product. | 263 | -1 | negative |
4 | Versatile set of four combs that look and feel like plastic | This is a nice set of combs--one wide-tooth and one sort of fine-tooth with two regularly-spaced ones. I know others mentioned that they found the combs to be sharp on the edges when combing. The one wide-tooth comb has blunted tines but the other three have pointed tines. However, those pointed tine ones were not sharp on my scalp. I have short to medium fine curly hair and these passed through my hair easily (wet or dry) and I did not feel scratched. I actually like the points massaging my scalp because on the combs I received, they were not super sharp.<br /><br />Unfortunately, I cannot tell if this set is wooden as it claims. It is possible they are wooden but because they are highly polished, they feel and look like plastic. I attend craft shows and it is possible to get a plastic feel and look to wood, so unless I broke one of the combs in half (which I am unwilling to do), I cannot tell. I still think the current price of $9.99 is reasonable even they are plastic. | 264 | 1 | positive |
4 | Nine cloth-covered headbands in muted 60’s type colors/styles | These headbands remind of Woodstock and the 60's. They are headbands the flower children would wear. The colors are muted but are perfect for casual wear. The black bands (one beaded and one not) are suitable for both business and casual attire.<br /><br />These are about two inches wide and do feel relatively comfortable on. Note that the beaded bands are a bit bouffanty due to the thickness of the cloth with the extra height of the beads. Unfortunately, these are not my style. If one is in the market for this type of accessory, they are fully functional with a little bit of statement. The cloth is wrapped securely around the outer edge of the band and appears they will last a while. The current price of $16.99 is reasonable for this set. | 265 | 1 | positive |
4 | Relatively strong water flosser but reservoir is attached which makes drying it nearly impossible | I have used various countertop water flossers in the past such as the countertop WaterPik and the [[ASIN:B07HRNGS3Q Truwell Handheld Water Flosser]]. I love the idea of a hand held irrigator and this does work to remove most stuck debris from between the teeth. What is nice about this one over the other handheld I tried, is that there is very little splash back. However, I personally do not like that the reservoir is not removable for drying.<br /><br />IN THE PACKAGE<br />- One reservoir attached to handheld flosser unit<br />- One USB cable (wall adapter NOT included)<br />- One instruction manual<br />- One standard jet nozzle<br />- One orthodontic nozzle (larger brush)<br />- One pocket nozzle (smaller brush)<br />- One tong scraping nozzle (what looks like a spoon)<br /><br />I charged the unit fully before use. The white light on the side blinks when charging and remains steady when it is fully charged. Note the charging port is hidden behind a silicone nub below the grip dots on the top of the unit. Be careful to cover the charging port with this nub when the flosser is in use.<br /><br />There is an on/off switch and a mode switch. The three water pressure modes are soft, standard, and massage can be cycled through using the mode switch prior to turning the unit on. The jet tip (or any of the other three tips) gets inserted into the top. Be careful to make sure it is seated with the notch in the groove as the first time I put it in the hole, I did not have it seated all the way. To eject, press the release button to the left side.<br /><br />The reservoir IS NOT removable. Instead water enters through the small opening on bottom through which one has to fill the unit. I do not like that the reservoir is attached as I have to drain the remaining water out of that hole and leave the door open for drying. Also, the little button through which the water enters can easily break after lots of use. I personally would prefer not to have to use that hole.<br /><br />I held my mouth almost totally closed during use and tried all three modes. I did not have splash back, which was very nice. Splash back is usually typical of almost any type of water flosser so to some extent I was surprised. This flosser does work to dislodge most debris between teeth but not everything because it is not super powerful but is powerful enough. I am also impressed that the manual is relatively well written; kudos to the manufacturer on this. Normally, I feel as if I am reading Pig Latin when I receive products from China or other countries.<br /><br />In summary, my biggest disappointment with this unit is the attached reservoir that prevents me from drying this out easily. | 266 | 1 | positive |
5 | These sponges are great for blending & highlighting, particularly with creams | I purchased these type sponges before and I find them great to work with. I like to use the flat end to blend and the pointed end to highlight around the eyes or cheeks. I do find liquid foundation sink in a bit so I use these mostly with creams and some powders. Overall, these are just as good as the sponges from several other vendors I have tried in the past and these are competitively priced at the current price of $10.99 for four. I also love the four color variety. | 267 | 1 | positive |
4 | Vibrant mostly shimmery colors more for women with a darker complexion | I wish I could wear these colors but most of them are too deeply hued for my fair complexion. I tried several of the colors and many make my eyes look swollen and puffy as if I had an eye infection. If I had olive or brown skin, I think these colors would look awesome. The only colors I was able to wear in this pallet are the pearl, volcano, bronze, sunset, 24k, and ash. I absolutely love the shimmer on many of these. I like that the "compact pallet holder" has a magnetic closure. Eye applicators have to be purchased separately. Despite this, I think $7.88 is a great price for this selection. The colors that I did apply stayed put all day.<br /><br />The 15 colors starting from top row left to right and working down are:<br />- copper<br />- cinnamond<br />- pearl<br />- golden<br />- bronze<br />- volcano<br />- sunset<br />- pumpkin<br />- 24k<br />- moch<br />- fleshy<br />- mermaid<br />- rose<br />- ash<br />- ginger | 268 | 1 | positive |
3 | This flat iron gave me mild straightening results; plates have too much space between them | [[VIDEOID:e487d57bdd82c5405085efb372c8fecd]]<br />This straightener is a nice metallic black and comes with a thin storage sleeve. There is a tiny instruction pamphlet included.<br /><br />The flat iron feels good in my hands. I like that the cord swivels at the base so that it does not tangle.<br /><br />This did an okay job on my hair. I have fine medium length hair and this mostly relaxed my curls so that my hair was more wavy that fully flat. I set the temperature to 300 for fine hair. I also tried 350.<br /><br />There are several things that make this iron just okay for me. First, it is weird to have the temperature controls between the flat iron blades. There is a constant temperature key and also temperature plus and minus keys, in case the constant temperature key is not set.<br /><br />The power button should be pressed to start setting the temperature and then when the LCD stops flashing, it has reached that temperature. Then the power button has to be pressed again so that the light in the middle of the plate lights up.<br /><br />The plates have some space between them and they are offset a bit from each other which is the biggest annoyance to me. I guess this is why it straightened my hair only so much. This is not a bad flat iron but it is not perfect either. | 269 | 0 | neutral |
1 | Cheap, flimsy, cosmetic bag that has limited hanging options and is not worth consideration in my opinion | I am sorry I ordered this bag and am very disappointed. It's cheap, flimsy, and holds light items. Items have a tendency of tilting outward in the pockets depending on the size of the item and are at risk of falling out. The detachable clear plastic tote at the bottom is a nice touch, but that is about it. The zippers are sticky.<br /><br />In my opinion this cosmetic / travel organizer will not last at all. My biggest complaint is the hook for hanging. It is not a full-size hanger hook so there are a limited number of places to hang this. It can be hung on a wire shelf with holes (like a shower caddy or closet with wire inserts) but it does not hang on a shower rod or on a closet rod or any rod much thicker than a finger.<br /><br />This cosmetic bag is not even worth consideration in my opinion. | 270 | -1 | negative |
5 | One of best volumizing shampoos for my fine wavy hair; leaves my hair fuller and curly | I purchased the shampoo at CVS several months ago and I absolutely love it. I have fine wavy hair and this shampoo really brings out those curls. I would definitely purchase again. I have not tried their conditioner yet but will some day soon. | 271 | 1 | positive |
4 | LumaRx facial cleaning brush is like a Sonicare ElectricToothbrush for the face | After moistening my face and the brush heads with water, I tested the sensitive and normal heads with both soap and [[ASIN:B01648QDS4 L'Oreal Paris Age Perfect Facial Cream Cleanser, 5 Fluid Ounce]] and the massaging head with water alone. After a one-minute "application" with any one of the brushes, I love how smooth and clean this makes my face feel.<br /><br />The packages includes:<br /><br />- three brush heads (sensitive, normal, and massage) and their covers which have air vents to hasten drying<br />- one charging base with power cord<br />- one brush wand that operates at 3 speed levels<br />- one white plastic zippered travel case<br />- one instruction pamphlet<br /><br />PROS:<br /><br />- The wand contains a rechargeable battery that last for 30 uses. The first charge takes up to six hours. It also has a 30 minute fast-charge feature that will provide 4-5 uses. By the way, I love the charging light on the base; it has a "cool" factor to it.<br /><br />- There's a one minute timer that has what I call a "tripacer" (like Sonicare's quadpacer) timer built in for each of the three zones of the face. These zones are the T zone, left side, and right side. What this means is that the unit pauses ever so slightly ever twenty seconds to let the user know when it's time to move on to the next zone so that the cleaning time can be distributed evenly among zones.<br /><br />- None of the three brushes were rough or extremely abrasive. The rotating and vibrating brush heads were as gentle as could be and I have sensitive skin.<br /><br />- The wand with brush can be used in the shower as long as it's not fully submerged in water.<br /><br />- This can be used to remove cosmetics.<br /><br />- The unit comes with a 2-year limited warranty.<br /><br />CONS:<br /><br />- Although these brushes remove make-up effectively, I personally only like to use this on the days I do not wear makeup. The reason is that the eye area has to be avoided. I use eye makeup so I wind up washing my entire face with my hands instead as it does not make sense to me to use a brush on only part of my face.<br /><br />- There are a lot of don'ts in the manual like don't submerge in water, don't use around the eyes, don't use if you are taking steroid-based medication, don't operate outdoors or where there are aerosol products or oxygen being administered, etc.<br /><br />- If used daily at no more than the maximum two times per day, the brush heads need to be replaced every three months. The Massaging head (since it doesn't not have bristles) can be replaced every six months. This can get expensive. I contacted the company for the replacement price and they said they would let me know when it's orderable on Amazon. I will update the comments section of this review with that information when I receive it.<br /><br />- The battery on this unit is NOT replaceable as per the email from them which I posted in the comments section of this review.<br /><br />At first I questioned why would I need such a facial cleansing tool. After using this, however, I realized that I love how it makes my face feel so clean and smooth. This is not a tool I would use more than twice per week since I really hate using this to remove makeup, however, it's so gentle on my skin that I look forward to the cleansing action, mildly exfoliating properties, and the light massage it provides me all without the use of a chemical masque. | 272 | 1 | positive |
5 | Must buy | Works great for rhinestoning, made the process faster than the previous tools I’ve used | 273 | 1 | positive |
5 | Made an impressionable impact.. great for teen boys! | This was a lifesaver for our son with an acne issue! Being a 17yr. old boy who was feeling the high school inferiority angst at a time in life thats rough enough.. bc duh, it’s High School!! He hoped for a solution to improve his condition and give a boost to his confidence. We ended at a dermatologist who gave us a regiment of:<br />1. wipe the counter clean of all gimmicks/products<br />2. use a dye/scent free soap and water x2 daily<br />3. follow up with clindamycin 1% to dab on larger<br /> trouble spots ONLY..!!<br />So, on our way to where we wanted to go... improvement was ours in leaps and bounds. Then, Covid... Then, the mask mandate!! Soon after we developed a sort of acne/rash on bridge of nose and around mouth 2” due to synthetic material where the mask touches the face. Dr. said mask was compromising the skins ability to breathe and would subside after mandate lifted. Only, attending school x5 days a week 100% fully masked- didn't give skin any reprieve and with no end in sight, I went seeking help for acne irritation.<br /><br />As of now, we’re on the 25th day of Geologie’s 30 day regiment and I am so grateful we found this product. TBH, I personally didn't realize the extent of red, blotchy and puffiness this irritation had brought his poor skin.. until after using approx. 5 days- when we noticed a decrease in the puffy/red that had gradually appeared. Over the last 2wks- it has been clearing things up a little at a time and things seem less inflamed and aggravated. What I’m most impressed with- this hasn’t caused excess breakout like many other products in the past had done and I’m sure it’s bc, of the compound. Nor, has it left skin overly dry.. and both of these are huge!! I’m not even sure how it does it, maybe it’s witchcraft?! For comparison: a BFF uses Proactiv (as seen on TV!) with her 2 son’s for past x3 months and I’m actually surprised the results we had seem similar but, in a lot less time!?<br /><br />The 2 bottles of product are easily identified and instructions are simple easy and straightforward- x1 AM/PM. I applaud the packaging as it doesn’t have a feminine vibe, nothing “fu-fu-“ to turn teen boys away from using “girl stuff!” Trust me, I’ve gone this route before- and it does matter to some! This is a non offensive clean smell and the product itself dissipates/absorbs into the skin easily after application. A few suggestions I have: leave out on bathroom counter to remind one to use daily, use fresh pillowcase every few days to keep any excess bacteria away, wash mask daily if poss. while this mandate applies.. and most of all- keep your hands away! Easier for adults- harder for teens.<br /><br />As with any product there are many factors to it success.. and for obvious reasons. I can’t promise it will cure all issues but, I feel confident in saying you can expect improvement (if not extinct..) end results. I’m so happy to have found this and will be looking into the entire product line for future maintenance use. Sorry so long winded.. I wanted to include details for any in a similar situation- I am hoping this info. may be helpful to someone else in need.. Be safe. | 274 | 1 | positive |
5 | Works on every level... | So, for a man who thinks his looks strike a resemblance to that of Anderson Cooper.. (bc, of the devilishly handsome silver fox short crew cut) mixed with a longer (3/4”) faux-hawk frontal vibe.. this is a great product to work with this style as it complements the cut really well! As one who’s always used hair gel (daily x30+ yrs!) it’s hard to find one we have not tried. Bold Men casual- sold just under $20 for 3.3oz. Is a higher price point so, the expectations were high and happy to say, this came through impressively.<br /><br />This gel has an ability to last thru the day without becoming razor sharp quills nor, a crusty-crumbly flake after a full day of wear in tear. Being one who prefers a touchable hold (the hardest combo to find btw!!) this gives that to you.. We found, unlike cheaper store bought brands- less is more! (too much will weigh down the hair) **A trick of the trade for any who want to accomplish short spikes- use less product!!<br /><br />Best results came from using no more than a nickel size amount onto towel (50%) dried hair.. and finger combing into place. The hold stays movably put.. performing better then ever expected- yay!! TBH, this may take getting used too.. IF, you’re norm is the “frozen gel look!” Hack: one can finger style hair into place with this- then, use blow dryer on a lower setting for just a moment.. it will expedite the setting process- giving specific direction to the final look. (A convertible would do the same but.. not sure It’s feasible in winter ha ha!)<br /><br />Product is thick yet, offers just enough slip to give you pliability to style before it settles. Note: color is clear… It’s just the container that is black! After hair is set, this absorbs vs. shellacs to the hair- letting hair have movement and touchable texture.. The scent is nice with a masculine appeal And after 3wks. of daily application we’ve used approx. a tad over 1/4 of content (to give you an idea how long it will last..) thus far, washing daily we’ve noticed no unwanted build up.. which is also a big deal- as this can lead to flakes/Dandruff..!! A good shampoo scrub removes product easily enough.. and paired with daily conditioner, it’s not over-drying to the hair. Making the $ seem worth all the quality benefits.<br /><br />This is a top quality higher end product that best fits those who have a moveable set style they like their hair to maintain throughout the day.. this can achieve the desired look and look fantastic- and does so, without all the unwanted side effects that can come with daily use of hair gel.. I hope this info can help your decision… Feel free to let me know! | 275 | 1 | positive |
4 | Perfect for skin + hair on newborns- great ethnic option!! | This was a great product made to be helpful For moisturizing but, also being sensitive enough for use on a newborns skin. The baby i had ordered this for, has a unique combo- half Icelandic and half African… Creating skin mixture that needs very delicate and natural products that still can provide plenty of moisture. This product delivered!!<br /><br />After noticing a few dry spots on baby skin, I did some research on how to re-capture moisture necessary.. my concern was a bit of cradle cap and the use of Emelia’s baby bath oil on the scalp. Not only was it very sensitive and user-friendly, it took care of the issue within a few days.. The other concern was the possibility of getting product in babies eyes, if added to the overall bathwater.. of course, I used my best efforts to keep this from happening- but, I found dipping washcloth into the water and wiping off face… Absolutely caused zero problems- I was totally surprised and impressed!!<br /><br />Knowing the African culture needs a bit of moisturizer in skin care as well as hair care… This has covered both needs in just this one product. I’m certain as this newborn grows we may need to adjust course and add more specific hair care regiment. As for now, this is doing just fine- and best of all leaves baby smelling amazing!!<br /><br />So, if looking for a product that is gentle enough to use on a newborn… That has taken the precautions to keep their skin safe… Using only natural products- and has the ability to moisturize and even clear up cradle cap.. just a few drops of this to the bathwater- can handle the trouble spots no problem.. loving it!! | 276 | 1 | positive |
5 | Nice Smell | Yes, it does smell good... | 277 | 1 | positive |
5 | Tried many brands in the past and this one is the best we've used | We've been using their products for over 5 years now and it IS one of the best. | 278 | 1 | positive |
4 | Pretty good for the price | Easy to use. I suggest using the one you like least first because I messed the first ones up. Make sure not to run any hot water over them for quit some time. Other than that the second patches I used stayed on for about 3 days until I noticed chips. | 279 | 1 | positive |
3 | works for now. | Flushes the residual food particles like a ToTo toilet flushes. Off the bat this works excellently, and it is when you recharge them that they just stop working. I have recharged this once now, and so far so good, but this isn't my first purchase. Whilst it is works, it is a powerful addition to self care. | 280 | 0 | neutral |
5 | really liked that the product didn't have greasy or heavy feel ... | Starters, I LOOOOOOOOVE tea tree scent, strong, but not overpowering or nasty in synthetic way. As conditioner, really liked that the product didn't have greasy or heavy feel as I applied it to my hair. Nice smoothness after drying, liked the feel,of my hair, but no major fragrance afterwards, which I like. Treats my scalp in good condition too. | 281 | 1 | positive |
1 | One Star | it's missing bristles and it's splintered on the back! i found one at target for $5. | 282 | -1 | negative |
5 | Great fit | Perfect fit and perfect quality. | 283 | 1 | positive |
5 | Will purchase again | Love this stuff, works well, nice light scent. Decent size bottle, good price. | 284 | 1 | positive |
5 | Super Pore Strips | These work really well. These are better than Biore strips. They are a little difficult to get off the clear sheet, but they stick well and they really clean the pores. | 285 | 1 | positive |
5 | Diamonds | I usually use the orange Real Techniques makeup sponge. The diamond sponge is pretty much the same, just a different color and shape. The diamond is much cuter. However, the orange sponge is an overall better shape. I mean, this one will do, but the hard cut edges vs. soft curves make it a little less of an ideal shape for use. But it makes up for that in being really cute. | 286 | 1 | positive |
5 | Great | Happy I can still find these for my mom good quality | 287 | 1 | positive |
5 | Size and price would have gotten has five stars | I love holographic nail polish does it work definitely the only issues I really have with it the price and the size of the bottle there really is no reason for it to be in such a small bottle | 288 | 1 | positive |
1 | Not so great | Just nail polish despite numerous attempts just will not put the cat by Design on in anything that is almost so faded you cannot forget it cannot be blamed on the magnets because I have probably close to 25 magnets and I have run into the same problem with all of them follow the instructions to a T and it's always very very faded | 289 | -1 | negative |
1 | Grumbles | And here we have another product that I am still not thrilled with your hair and your hair is close to yourself and what happens when the plastic cap comes off the end and the metal snap and now you have a big chunk of metal poking you in the head yeah I'm not happy at all I have not even contacted the vendor because I don't want sound mean to them how upset I am with the quality that is not here. Replacement would be nice | 290 | -1 | negative |
1 | Do not purchase | Terrible quality. Did not even last 18hours. | 291 | -1 | negative |
4 | A Nice Little Intro Set | We mostly use essential oils in diffusers with only a little concern for holistic effects. But we do run peppermint and lavender for stress relief. We have been very happy with these in the diffuser. They smell great and come in nice little bottles. It would be a great little gift set although the box is not overly ornate. I can't really do better to describe it than to say it is a decent intro set. | 292 | 1 | positive |
4 | A Very Good Polish, But we like Essie's Gel Couture Line even better! | We discovered Essie nail polish a while ago and it quickly became my partners favorite. But that was the Gel Couture line which has been known to stand up to entire canoe trips into Minnesota's Boundary Waters. This is truly good nail polish, but as she says, "this is more for people who do their nails daily or at least don't expect it to last through a hike."<br /><br />We did like the Let it Glow Pink color, and we like the brand, but they set their own bar high. This is definitely a good polish, just their other line is better. | 293 | 1 | positive |
5 | Strong, Hard Working Deoderant | This deodorant has a fairly strong scent that lasts a long time. I haven't notice any staining on any of my tshirts and have been using it consistently for about 5 weeks. If I had anything critical to say about this product, it might be a little too strongly scented, but it works and I've been happy with it. | 294 | 1 | positive |
1 | Doesn’t look natural. | It looks awkward when put on your head and it’s a lot shorter and curlier than it’s advertised. You also have to style it yourself. | 295 | -1 | negative |
5 | Five Stars | I really like the product and have been searching for other colors. | 296 | 1 | positive |
3 | Was this product used previously? | One of the tubes seem to be a less full than the other two and the wrapping around all 3 is coming unglued | 297 | 0 | neutral |
5 | Very soft and pretty! | I absolutely love this wig! It is sooooo soft and it looks and feels real! It's easy to install. I love the packaging it came in which included eyelashes(thank you)! The box is very nice, durable and reusable. I'm a sucker for reusing nice packaging to store my wig when I'm done with it for a little while. I highly recommend this wig and this brand! | 298 | 1 | positive |
4 | Good value and quality shower sponge | The shower sponges are just slightly smaller than the average ones sold, however, I'm sure with daily use they will expand fine. So far, so good. Sent in a zip-lock style bag to maintain cleanliness, nice touch. No choice as to colors, but I received two green, two purple and two blue, with a traditional rope loop for hanging. Pleased with purchase, will update once we've used one for a length of time. | 299 | 1 | positive |
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