title: Robot in disguise?

text:
At first sight, this razor may cause some consternation to Transformers fans, who can't be faulted for thinking that the arcitec 1090 is really the Decepticon known as "Frenzy" in disguise.  It stands at attention  like a little bathroom sentinel on its silver base, proudly announcing the shaving time on its shiny chest, the three circular razor heads seemingly following your every move while waiting to transform when you least expect it.

Even when it's on the move, it can remain snugly in its futuristic-looking pod, which also has charging capabilities, and looks not unlike a cryogenic holding chamber from sci-fi movies.

From my (and my husband's) experience with this razor, it would be a much better piece of equipment if it actually did something as cool as transform into something else.  Unfortunately, it's not much more than a pretty face, and isn't for all types of facial hair (or leg hair for that matter)

Pros:

- Cool looking with a sleek, modern, hi-tech style. Fits very comfortably in your hand.
- There's a display with BIG numbers to indicate how much shaving time you have left. If you ever get caught half way through your shave with no juice, then it's time to see your Optician right away.
- Easy and quick to charge (1 hour). The quick charge feature for a single shave is a nice feature for when you're pressed for time and out of charge.
- Aesthetically pleasing and efficient stand with suction cups to hold it firmly to the counter top. Razor and stand look great next to your expensive bathroom faucets.
- There's a safety lock feature to prevent it from accidentally coming on when travelling. Also useful to prevent your kids from trying to use it.

Cons:
- It gives a reasonably close shave on coarse hair, but you have to keep going over the same spot repeatedly to achieve that. Men's facial hair was okay, but the hair on the neck and chin was almost a mission impossible. (Ladies, forget trying to shave your legs with this razor.) My husband had to resort to a cheaper Norelco model to get those stubborn hairs, and the arcitec left the area under his chin and on his neck feeling irritated and sore.
- It took 12 minutes to shave, almost twice as long as compared to his other razor, even with the larger shaving area.
- The trimmer feature looked useful and functional, but proved to be in a very inconvenient position relative to the shaving heads. You'll need to remove the shaving heads entirely for the trim feature to do its job, and even then, it was not very effective.
- Washing/cleaning after use was easy enough though it meant having to open the three individual cutting heads separately. A simple mechanism to pop all three open simultaneously would have been nice.  In addition, the area for catching hair isn't very big.
- The travel pod is a nice bonus feature, but on the big side if space is an issue. You probably don't need the travel pod anyway, since the razor comes with a safety lock.
- Very expensive, and not as efficient as cheaper models.

Norelco did recommend in the manual that you should use it for three weeks without using any other razor so that your skin would adjust to the razor, but at this price, I'm afraid I'll need instant gratification.

Amanda Richards, December 17, 2007


title: Great product

text: We like this product very much


title: A great make-up remover!!!

text: These are one of the best make-up removers!!!!


title: Great for heat embossing!

text: I use this as a refill replacement on my heat embossing pad....works great!


title: It works ok. On my mother it is very ...

text: It works ok. On my mother it is very noticeable. On myself, not much of a difference at all. Probably will not buy again. I will purchase a different product from this company but probably not this particular item.


title: Five Stars

text: Great product! A super mascara.


title: Bad chalk

text: Did not work well on dark hair.  Bought to use on dog and didn't show bvb up at all.  Did not show up on daughter's hair as well.


title: a ladies must

text:
i have been using rice paper blotters for about 5 years, and I am hooked on them, however sometimes it is difficult to find except on line.  this type is really quite good- really absorbs oil on your face and leaves a light but invisible powder on your face which make it look like you've just washed, moisturized and put fresh make up on. The booklets are smaller than a credit card size and you can use these very discreetly, while at dinner or cocktails etc. No need to go to a restroom to re-apply make up. Really good in hot sunny weather when oils really  pour out of your face.

My friends marvel at the results when they see me tear out this little piece of paper and gently pat my oily face.  I have had to order for several of them.

 I have several booklets which I keeps handy - one in the car, in a few handbags. Note - make sure you get the right shade -  I am darked skinned - the Rachel is perfect.  Rose is for fair or light skinned complexsions.

Great buy!!


title: Five Stars

text: Just what we were looking for


title: Great toothbrushes

text: Favorite toothbrushes ever. Order every time we need some! Packs of 4!


title: Best Bamboo Toothbrushes

text: Love these toothbrushes!


title: Strong chemical type scent

text:
This stuff smells. A lot. And it lingers for hours. I actually ended up washing my face all over again to get it off before going to sleep.

The lotion itself is smooth and didn't irritate my skin. It seems to absorb reasonably fast as well. But....that awful smell is a deal breaker for me.


title: Good with coarse donkey hair

text: I don't really have any use for the gloves included in this set. The curry comb is what I wanted. It works like it should and removes excess hair without pinching. Our donkey seems to really prefer a curry comb to any other type of brush and he likes this one.


title: Nice for dry, cracked heels

text:
I've been using this on my feet rather than my face. It's just too heavy and thick for a face cream. After 4 days, my heels are definitely softer.

It seems to absorb reasonably quickly, but slower than my usual moisturizer and skin cream. I can't detect any perfumes in this and that's definitely good.


title: Pulls and tangles long hair

text: Good grief.  If you have thick, long hair,  avoid these. The decorative bead things catch my hair and pull. Not cool. There is also less stretch and elasticity in these than with regular scrunchies- with thick hair that means these won't last long. Perhaps if your hair is very fine or very short you can make these work,  but I can't stand them.


title: Seems to work well, no weird residue left behind

text:
Between regular,  every day germs and now Covid-19, we go through a bunch of sanitizer. It's in the cars, the house, the horse barn and luggage. We tend to use Purell in the giant wall dispensers in the house and barn, but these big bottles are nice too.

The sanitizer smells like what it is. This seems a bit thinner than the Purell, but dries quickly enough. I haven't noticed any sticky residue left behind or excessive drying of our skin. I'm taking one of these with me to West Texas tomorrow for use in the truck and cabin. It fits nicely in my overnight bag pocket.


title: Thick and good at removing grime

text: Wipes like this are a fill in for actually washing your face with real soap and water,  but they do come in handy sometimes.  I was using these after working horses and shoveling stalls. The wipes are thick enough to get the grime off without tearing. However, after three days, my face broke out in two spots! My friend tried them and after three days, she says she's fine. So it's just me I guess.


title: Good scrunchie for ridiculous price

text: I have very thick, very long hair and I work with horses and dogs daily. That means I've got a pony tail every day with a scrunchie. This one is a pretty deep green and it holds my thick hair well. The silk doesn't create friction or split ends and that's good. However, you only get one of these for the price and that is just ridiculous. This thing is no different from any other scrunchie out there except for the silk fabric and that still doesn't make it worth fifteen bucks.


title: Totally painless, needs a battery, but works as it should

text:
As much as I hate to admit it, getting close to 50 brings lots of unpleasant changes and some great ones. One of the ridiculous things is suddenly discovering random hairs on my face. Tweezing is certainly effective, but takes forever and is tiresome.

This is the first little shaver of this type I've used. It needs a single AA battery that is not included. It's reasonably quiet when running, has a little light and is easy to hold. It is completely painless as advertised - this actually shaves rather than ripping hair out like those epilator things. It works well and I don't really have any complaints.


title: Doesn't irritate my sensitive skin. Creamy,  requires very little to use. No actual change to wrinkles.

text:
I'm not a big believer in all the hocus pocus claims made by every single women's skin care product on the market. They all say they will make your wrinkles or crows feet shrink or smooth out or give your 40 something face a "youthful" glow again. At best, these products moisturize, cleanse, and some provide some protection from sun exposure damage.

 This serum from EB5 makes the usual claims, of course, but it's not as outrageously expensive as so many of the other brands. It's a creamy concoction and it takes very little to cover my entire face - the instructions say just use one pump and that is sufficient. There's a faint scent that makes me think of Asian food - I guess that's the sesame seed oil,but the scent fades quickly. It takes about ten minutes to fully absorb into my skin, so I am not using this immediately before going to bed. I haven't had any skin irritation or breaking out in a week. Nor have I noticed any visible difference in the overall condition of my skin and no "plumping" in my laugh lines. My face is soft and it feels just a moisturized as when I use only my regular moisturizer. So....four star rating for no negative reaction and for being a nice enough moisturizer requiring very little product.


title: Does a nice job when alternated with other shampoo every few days

text: I use this in rotation with a couple of other brands. The scent is pretty mild and it lathers richly and my hair does feel nice and clean and soft after using this for a few days. But....there can definitely be a build up if I use it for a week straight. My hair is long and very thick and after a week with this shampoo & matching conditioner I find my hair looks weighed down and flat.


title: INFERIOR QUALITY. AUSSIE  FREEZE MUCH BETTER INVESTMENT.

text: Performance  only fair. Must use a great deal of product to hold hair in place & the hold doesn't last; inferior  to Aussie Freeze aerosol.


title: Exactly what it described to be and smells very good.

text: Smells very good


title: The color is way off from the description

text:
I wanted to try the breathable nail polish. I prefer frosts or pearls, and pinks. My favorite polish is by another company in a rose gold.

The photos included for this polish clearly look rose gold. Sure, different monitors, screens, etc etc, but everything else has been spot on, EXCEPT this polish.

First off, I love the rubberized top. It makes it so easy to handle. The polish itself flowed well and went on smoothly.

My beef is the huge color difference. I've already opened it, I can't return it. It totally looks rosy and pearlized in the photos on Amazon. BUT, in reality, it is mauve, nearly purple. The color name is "Pinky Promise", so the minimum I expected was a shade of pink. They should change the name to "Purple Promise", which would be much more accurate. It is so different, I thought maybe I was sent the wron bottle. But the sticker on the bottom has the right name. Maybe someone messed with stickers?

It is not a horrible color, but not what I wanted, and very dark for me. Very disappointing. The quality is ok, but the shade is WAY off from the photo and name.

UPDATE: Found the weakness in this polish. Despite it being so dark, I wanted to test the "breathable" polish, as I'd never tried it. I have to say that it lasted really well. I put it on with no bottom or top coat, just the polish. It was still going strong, no chips or flaking, four days later.
Until I did a big batch of dishes.
I usually wear gloves to wash dishes (yes, sadly, we have no dishwasher where we live. It's like the 1950's). However, I wanted to test the polish, so wore my usual glove on my right hand, and no glove on the left.
Water, for prolonged time, is this polish's kryptonite! I added a photo. All the polish came off the ends when my nails got super wet and soft.
But I will say the polish lasted much longer than my usual brand (Hansens).

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title: You get ONE PIECE. Important to realize

text:
Well, I am not sure why someone would want this particular hair piece.
It is ok, and the hair feels very slick. But you only get ONE piece, so it would not be enough for most hairstyles.

I misplaced my photos, but will add them when I find them.
It is just super important to realize you do not get a whole hairpiece, but just one small clip's worth of hair. To look like the vendor photo, you would need to buy 10-12 of these.


title: Better for dogs than cats

text:
We do not currently have any dogs, only cats. But, thought I would give this one a try.

It does a good job, but is a little large for an average cat. Ours were highly suspicious of it as well, being creatures of habit and used to their other brush! Ha!

Nice quality, but would definitely recommend it for dogs more than cats.


title: Ok. Soft, not a lot of shine on their own, they are ok

text:
This hair has a very interesting texture.. it is soft to the touch, yet simultaneously has a rough texture. It is not like baby fine hair, it is like thick, slightly frizzy hair.

There is not a whole lot of shine to this faux hair, although the flash on my camera added some.

You get a generous six packages of hair. There is not a large amout of hair in each package, but it is long enough to be versatile.
Please note I do not wear this type of hair - I use them for craft purposes. I was happy with both the texture and the color of this batch.


title: Nice texture

text: This has a nice texture to it. The faux hair is nice and thick, and you get plenty of it. This would be very useful for wigs and hairpieces. I plan to use it for craft purposes.


title: Great gift

text: I really like how firm it is. It has all the essentials.


title: Love almay powder

text: Great powder, have been using this brand for a decade & the clear complexion powder is hard to find in my shade in stores recently . Great buy


title: Worked well, but came off quick in the heat

text: Wore for my wedding, didn't bug my skin, but came off quick in the heat!


title: Best deodorant I've tried -- and I'm old enough to have tried a LOT of them ...

text:
I've been using 5-day Deodorant for years -- the original liquid one with the little pads that you apply directly.  I'm sensitive to some deodorants, but I've never had any problems with this brand.  I decided to give this roll-on a try, and find it works exactly the same as the liquid/pad version.

I put it on after I shower and just forget about it.  Although the label says "regular scent," there's really almost no scent at all -- I'm really REALLY sensitive to scents, and I get no irritation/scratchy throat/etc. from this.  It isn't the cheapest option out there, but I can't find it in the local stores anymore, so ordering online is the only way I can get it.  It's worth it to me.  Will continue to order and use as long as it's available.


title: The best of this type I've seen ...

text:
I do a lot of crafts -- especially paper crafts -- and have several versions of similar boxes filled with small flowers, embellishments, etc.

This one stands apart from the rest.  It's VERY durable -- the bottom is "frosted," the top is clear; the lid fits tightly onto the bottom and also sits flush against the compartments without any gaps at all; and the clasp is tight fitting and solid.

I love the adjustable aspect of this.  The "row height" is fixed at about 1 1/8", but the "cell width" is totally adjustable by moving the plastic tabs around.  The tabs move easily and seat securely, making reconfiguring a piece of cake.

All of this versatility combines to make this incredibly useful for paper crafters.  I've loaded mine with a collection of sequins, brads, eyelets, and flat-backed "gemstones."  I've shaken it and dropped it, and not a single sequin is out of its compartment.  That's a precision fit!

Very pleasantly surprised by this item -- I was NOT expecting the level of quality here.  I'm probably going to be purchasing several of these to replace some of my existing boxes -- they're that good!
(Sample provided for review; opinions expressed are my own based on my experience with this item.)


title: Extremely Overpriced for What You Get and Dubious Claims

text:
I am very skeptical regarding the claims made on the box. On the front of the box they claim the cloths are "designed to reduce fine lines & wrinkles." This claim is absolute nonsense. The box also states that the face towel is "A 100% handmade silk face towel.". This is false. The underside of the cloth is 50% cotton. They should put this info on the box itself, but they don't. It's misleading and diminishes their credibility.

The box claims that this cloth can brighten dull & uneven skin. I am skeptical this cloth has special powers that can do this on its own.

Save your money and do not spend so much for just 2 cloths that are not even 100% silk. These cloths do not offer the equivalent value for what is being charged.


title: The Granite Mats Are Truly the Best Mats

text:
I have the Granite and the Plain. Definitely go for the Granite. The Plain will show white specks and other crap very easily. The Steel Granite color will not.

These mats are truly the best. So comfortable and nice. I highly recommend the WellnessMats Granite in the Steel color. You will not be sorry.


title: Lather Up!

text: I found nothing to dislike about this product. It serves its purpose, for those facilities that hand soap is not present. Great rose scent.


title: Looks like cheap doll hair.

text: Looked as cheap as it was you get what you pay for. I sent it back.


title: No over powering scent. Holds hair well in all weather

text: Holds hair well in all weather not sticky and does not have overpowering scent


title: DONT BUY!

text: Very weak and poorly made- wasn’t strong enough to cut my acrylic nails- completely broke in half the 2nd time I used it- then, when I tried just using the trimmers instead- THEY BROKE IN HALF TOO! THIS IS AN INFERIOR PRODUCT!!! DO NOT BUY!!


title: Love

text: Love these!


title: Not the 4 colors advertised

text: Only 2 colors in the variety box and both are shades of red.


title: THICK  and HEAVY!

text: I agree it's very heavy and the size of a 3/4 full head hair extension but i am going to try and cut half of it off and if that doesn't work i'll throw it out.  I also agree that VELCRO that is on the wrap part, my hair gets stuck in it.  I think this hair thingie has potential, ya just gotta figure it out.  (:


title: Sturdier than they look - Updated

text:
These brushes give a good massage while washing my hair.  Would be great for dog baths. Soft, but sturdy.  Come packed in a 2 bag sales unit.

Update, 3/15; when pressing too hard, the brush does come apart.  It is a 3-piece brush, and the handle does not stay attached while using, and the middle nub brush section pushes in and comes apart.  I Will need to look for a solid unit if available.


title: quick delivery Will recommend to all of my family and

text: Product matched description, ease of purchase, quick delivery<br />Will recommend to all of my family and friends


title: Love These Soap Sacks!

text: I use homemade soap and bought these little sacks to make using my soap more convenient!  I love all the lather they produce and have given a few away with bars of my soap and the recipients loved them, as well.  I tie a loose knot in the top and when the soap runs out, I let the ribbon dry, undo the knot, load with new soap and it works perfectly. Great buy, great product!


title: IT WORKS

text: This definitely works the best. I have tried every nail Hardner on the market, I have even taken hair skin and nail vitamins which did not work. My nails are beautiful now, longer, harder.  I do not go to the salon, I do my own nails, I use Color Street nail stickers.  I have used Color Street for three years now and every morning I put a fresh coat of this nail Hardner on and my manicure stays intact for three weeks, and no, I don’t have a dishwasher, so I’m doing dishes and cleaning and my nails still look beautiful. 😀 I get compliments all the time.


title: No dif than all other clear coats

text: No dif than all other clear coats


title: nozzle wont work

text: nozzle wont work but did LEAK laying down


title: Left on 5 mins only - per instructions (and new highlights) - didnt work

text: Hate gloves idea - i use product in shower because of dye risk on surfaces- left on 5 mins but hair showed zero result


title: Love!

text: My hair is picky - But this gives me HEALTHY HAIR!


title: Way too yellow - not as moist

text: way too yellow and not as wrinkle friendly or moist


title: Altaire Paris Ceam

text: I agree 100% with previous review. Exactly what I was about to say. I found this at TJMAXX and bought it to use on chest - to save more expensive small bottle retinol's for neck/face.  Now I put it under eyes and on neck in the AM...Saving Retinol for use only at night. I will check at store to repurchase - I hate shipping chrgs. (Amazon doesnt stock much so we have to pay to ship?? No thanks)


title: Love love love

text: Stays put and great quality! Being a huge lipstick fan I find this better than many expensive brands!


title: Comfortable

text: Good price, pretty patterns and comfortable


title: So nice

text: Excellent product, I just love it and so my skin, thank you


title: eye shadow

text: This is a new product for me, I like the blue color, goes on smoothly with finger or Q-tip, etc.  Will probably buy blue alone next time. Don't need other colors.


title: Other canned bean sprouts I bought had no label distinction ...

text: Other canned bean sprouts I bought had no label distinction between soy and mung bean sprouts.  It was reassuring to be able to avoid soy.


title: Very sharp

text: Works great, but be careful, the clippers are very sharp.


title: Great for my sensitive skin, great scent

text: I love this soap so much. I use it for my body in the shower. It doesn't dry out my sensitive skin, it's scent is really pleasant and not strong, and it seems to last a while. Definitely will continue to purchase this soap and it's worth paying $12-13 for three bars in my opinion.


title: I used after shampoo or if the weather its humid, I leave on .

text: Excellent product


title: Handy convenient pack of tweezers

text:
I love this little pack of tweezers. I can carry it in my backpack and always have it. The tweezers themselves are good quality and fairly heavy duty. I also really like the cat on the front lol

Happy customer


title: Good clips

text: Kinda small, and tight, they pull my hair out.


title: Great color for hazel eyes.

text: I love the color. I have hazel eyes that change colors and this brings out the green in my eyes.  It could wear a little longer and seems to fade just enough to where i feel like i need to touch it up.


title: Didnt care for this product

text: To greasy.....got returned


title: Great for the price

text: Wish they was bigger


title: Poor quality

text: This did not come in a box (I've had one before, they definitely are supposed to be boxed) and the sound that is supposed to beep at 30 seconds is broken. No. Would not reccomend.


title: Not all that effective but my boy loves it.

text:
Pro:
My cat adores this thing. He bugs me to brush him with it every night. He tries to climb onto my nightstand to remind me.

Con: it doesn’t hold a candle to the amount of hair I get off him using my Hartz Groomer's Best Small Slicker Brush. The hair’s also much harder to get out of the brush than with the Hartz one.


title: Definitly worth the price

text: These are just small basic scrunchies but definitely worth the price for so many of them my daughter loves them


title: Love love love this nail polish

text: Love love love this nail polish ! Super easy to use and exactly like the picture ... will be buying in every color ! Sooooo cool !


title: Has made bathing our 3 pound shih tzu A LOT ...

text: Has made bathing our 3 pound shih tzu A LOT easier. We use these bottles to store diluted mixes of shampoo and conditioner in water, and allows us apply more controlled amounts of each product!


title: Classy

text: Love the case, the color and works well just like the gritty emery board.


title: Good quality

text: I used these to hold a head piece on. They’re fabulous as they don’t tear or grip too tightly.


title: Do not recommend

text:
Awful.
The brushes from a dollar store, are much better.
I waited too long, to return.


title: lightweight, natural coverage, dewy, has goodly amount of sunscreen

text:
#21 light neutral beige, and it is a pretty good match to my fair, cool skin.

My skin: fair, dry, mid 40s, pink cheeks from Rosacea (visible veins, zero acne). I find that this has light natural coverage using a foundation brush. It tones down my redness with ease. It can be built up, especially if allowed to semi dry between applications. I really like that it has SPF (PA++++) 50. I always use sunscreen, so adding this on top of my sunscreen base is just added protection. Also perfect for reapplication & touch ups through day.

I also find that it is hydrating on my dry skin. Has a dewy finish. My natural skin comes through but looks better- more spruced up and put together looking. I do notice that the finish depends on what I use before hand. When I have used this on bare skin, it has a more mattifying appearance. When I use on top of my moisturizer and/or moisturizing sunscreen, then it has a more dewy radiant look. I prefer the latter.

Seems to stay in place. I applied some to my forearm, and it is still in place a couple hours later. I have taken my finger to try to wipe it off, and it is still there.

4 stars. I prefer it for light coverage. When it is built up, it seems to take on a grayish cast on me.


title: nice formula, feels good, absorbs well, effective. This is my 2nd container. Love GoMay

text:
I have used this before! I had used several GoMay products about a two years ago. I have liked them all, and there are some products that I have repurchased (love their aminos face wash). I remember really liking this night cream, and so when it came up as an option to try, I thought maybe it was another version, but no it is the same. I think the change has been in the company. They were entirely a Chinese brand, and now I see USA labeling- but I think it is still a Chinese beauty product. Same stuff that I know and love. Same press down dispenser container. I am copying over my old review as the info is all the same, and my experience is the same. While I dont rate on price, I am pleased at its effectiveness and how it is half the price of similar items I have used.

Safe, effective moisturizing product with promising ingredients. I am used to using several of these ingredients, and I must stress that it is important to use SPF when using anything with retinol. I saw that this has quite a list of ingredients that I am not totally familiar with, so I went through each one and looked them up. I included a short description of each (and included EWG rating for those that like that sort of information). You will note that most all have a very GOOD rating of 1 or 2. The only ingredient that has a higher number (bad) is for the retinol- and that is because of the degree to which retinol/vitamin A, by nature can absorb into the skin (toxicity) and how our skin is more sensitive to UV rays. So again, wear your SPF when using any retinol based products.

--GoMay is a Chinese (turned USA) beauty company and from everything I have used, the products have been impressive in formulation and the thought and safety put into creating it.

--Awesome, attractive container. Has a press down lid that pops out some product. Keeps it clean and safe! BUT if you want to get into the container, the lid does come off.

--Minimal scent- naturally occurring. Can't quite put my finger on the aroma. It dissipates quickly, and it is really faint. Like green tea and plain yogurt.

--The cream absorbs quickly. It just soaks right into my skin. I have skin that leans dry, and I do follow up with either a hydrating sunscreen, or if used at night I add a thicker emollient. Your experience may vary.

3% active retinol-- age eraser, give it time (at least 3-4  months of consistent use)
2% hyaluronic acid-- excellent humectant
Vitamin C, Vitamin E--antioxidants, skin brightener
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Here is the full list of ingredients:

-AQUA  water!

-BUTYLENE GLYCOL (1) skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, solvent, viscosity decreasing agent, humectant, masking, skin conditioning, and viscosity controlling. Texture enhancer.FDA deems it safe.

-GLYCERIN (1-2) humectant, skin protectant, viscosity decreasing agent, perfuming, and solvent

-RETINYL PALMITATE (6-9) Vitamin A which is absorbed into skin and converted to retinol . Skin-conditioning.Concerns regarding Vit A toxicity (especially in pregnant, nursing) as well as increased damage when skin is exposed to UV rays. Wear your SPF, folks- especially when using retinol based products.

-SQUALANE (1) Occlusive, refatting, and skin conditioning

-SORBITAN STEARATE, (1) surfactant - emulsifying agent, and emulsifying

-CETEARYL ALCOHOL (1) fatty alcohol (a good alcohol that DOES NOT pose a risk to sensitizing skin),  emollient, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising,  emollient, texture enhancer

-CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE (2)  emulsifying agent,Texture Enhancer. A blend of cetearyl alcohol and glucose that functions as an emulsifier

GLYCERYL STEARATE (1) A mixture of portions of glycerin and stearic acid used as an emollient, surfactant, and emulsifier.

CYCLOMETHICONE (1) humectant, solvent, and viscosity controlling. An alcohol-free, clear, colorless, odorless, silicone liquid used as a carrying and wetting agent for personal care products.

BETA VULGARIS (BEET) ROOT EXTRACT (1) Skin conditioning

HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE (2)emollient;skin-conditioning agent. Synthetic polymer that functions as an emollient and skin-softening agent.

HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER (1)  gelling agent that thickens, emulsifies, and stabilizes products and solutions. It is very easy to use in liquid form and provides a sensation of freshness followed by a melting effect on contact with the skin.

 ISOHEXADECANE (1) emollient, and skin conditioning, dry-finish ingredient with a powder-like finish.The size of isohexadecane keeps it from penetrating too far into the skin, so it can be a good ingredient to keep other ingredients, like certain antioxidants, on skin’s surface.

POLYSORBATE 60 1-3, depending on usage) Solubilizing agent, and emulsifying. Helps other ingredients to dissolve in a solvent in which they would not normally dissolve. They also help to form emulsions by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.

SORBITAN ISOSTEARATE (1)  emulsifying agent,  used to thicken and stabilize cosmetics formulation
BEESWAX (1) thickening agent

XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE (1) An ingredient derived from two water-binding plant sugars, xylitol and glucose. Its trade name is Aquaxyl. It works to improve skin moisturization by preventing water loss.

ANHYDROXYLITOL (1)skin-conditioning agent , humectant. A natural, plant-derived ingredient that acts as a humectant to help skin absorb and retain moisture

TOCOPHEROL (1) Vitamin E- antioxidant,  occlusive, and skin conditioning

 ASCORBIC ACID (1) Vitamin C-  potent antioxidant and skin-soothing agent and can improve the appearance of signs of aging and help brighten an uneven skin tone

 SODIUM HYALURONATE (1) humectant, and skin conditioning, Salt form of skin-replenishing ingredient hyaluronic acid; considered more effective for skin than pure hyaluronic acid due to its greater compatibility

 CAMELLIA SINENSIS POLYPHENOLS (1-2 depending on usage) Green tea! antioxidant, fragrance ingredient, ultraviolet light absorber, antimicrobial, astringent, emollient, humectant,

FULLERENES (1) antimicrobial and skin conditioning. A potent antioxidant that can scavenge free radicals.  is one way to slow down wrinkles and pigmentation. The double bonds in the fullerene can easily react with free radicals, soaking them up like a “radical sponge” so they can’t react with your skin and damage it.

 ECTOIN (1) a synthetic ingredient that serves as an emollient on skin and can also have a buffering effect in cosmetic formulas.

 BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA BUTTER) (1) occlusive, viscosity increasing agent - nonaqueous, skin conditioning, emollient, anti-aging

CHENOPODIUM QUINOA SEED EXTRACT (1) skin-conditioning agent.  Rich in essential fatty acids. These essential fatty acids restore the skin’s barrier function, which helps to keep the skin hydrated and soft. This extract also contains vitamin C and E, powerful antioxidants that can protect the skin from free radicals caused by factors such as UV radiation and pollution

HYDROXYACETOPHENONE (1) synthetic antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient  capable of neutralizing several different types of free radicals.

PETROLATUM (1-4, depends on usage. "Good" for skin care) petrolatum is a rich emollient and FDA-approved skin protectant. It is one of the best ingredients for dry to very dry skin, including around the eyes. Although derived from crude oil (thus making petrolatum a natural ingredient), it is highly purified prior to being used in cosmetics, so there’s no risk of exposure to unwanted chemicals.

HYDROGENATED LECITHIN (1-2) Hydrogenated form of the skin-restoring ingredient lecithin. Emulsifying agent, suspending agent

MYRISTIC ACID (1) fragrance ingredient, opacifying agent, surfactant - cleansing agentsurfactant-cleansing agent is included as a function for the soap form of myristic acid., cleansing, emulsifying, and perfuming

STEARYL ALCOHOL (1) Fatty alcohol used as an emollient and to help keep other ingredients intact in a formulation. NOT a drying, irritating types of alcohol (such as SD alcohol or denatured alcohol).

TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (1-2) is a form of vitamin E frequently used in cosmetics for its antioxidant benefit.

BEHENYL ALCOHOL (1)is a thickening agent used in cosmetics. It is not related to irritating forms of alcohol.

STEARIC ACID (1), emulsifier, emollient and lubricant. Helps improve the texture and consistency of other products. Creamy, waxy

BEHENIC ACID (1) Fatty acid used as a thickening agent and surfactant.

OLEIC/LINOLEIC/LINOLENIC POLYGLYCERIDES (1) binder, emulsion stabilizer, skin-conditioning agent - emollien
1,2-HEXANEDIOL (1) solvent. A synthetic preservative and moisture-binding agent belonging to a class of agents known as higher molecular glycols. It is considered non-sensitizing.

 PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-5 (1) A synthetic peptide that is believed to play a role in the appearance of skin firmness Highly bioactive, deeply skin penetrating peptide (palmitoyl tripeptide-5). Has been found in-vitro studies to activate tissue growth factor (TGF-beta

 PROPYLENE GLYCOL (2) is a humectant (hydrating) and delivery ingredient used in cosmetics.   It also helps active ingredients penetrate skin. In the amounts used in cosmetics, it’s not a concern in the least. Fragrance ingredient, humectant, skin-conditioning agent, viscosity controlling

 DENDROBIUM NOBILE EXTRACT  From the Orchid family, anti microbrial, hydrating

MACROCYSTIS PYRIFERA EXTRACT (1) Kelp. Regenerating, revitalizing

ALLANTOIN (1) is a byproduct of uric acid extracted from urea and considered an effective skin-soothing and skin-conditioning agent.


title: lasts all day, removes easily, actually lengthens, doesnt irritate my eyes, budget friendly option

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When the times comes to wash my face, this mascara comes off extra easy. I didnt realize how much other mascaras left behind, once I did my usual face wash (oil cleanse to start, then follow up with water based), and the mascara began to break down right away. Very pleased with that.

This SkyHigh mascara is actually lengthening. I have basic lashes, and I dont expect anything magical from mascara. But this is noticeable on my lashes, and as I was swiping it on I could see the lashes looking elongated. Not clumpy (that's good or bad depending on the look you are going for). This has more natural look. I haven't noticed any flaking, definitely no smudging. My eyes are easily irritated by makeup, and this mascara doesnt seem to bother me. I can wear it on both upper and lower lashes.

At a budget friendly price ($5 for 1, or $7 for pack of 2), it is worth trying. I would consider it again at this price. Another cheapie I really like is Essence, which has both waterproof and non waterproof options: https://www.amazon.com/essence-Princess-Effect-Mascara-Cruelty/dp/B00T0C9XRK


title: highly versatile, well made, effective shower cap. Fits my large head, and all my hair

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An adorable shower cap that fits my large head. It says it fits up to 24" head, and mine measures 23.5". Then I have loads of hair- semi thick, nearly waist length. It all fits! Yet isn't a big bulbous excess of material either. But I am definitely pushing max space available (again, I have a large head).

I simply dont wash my hair every day, but I do hop in the shower. I dont notice my hair getting wet at all, but I dont put my head in the water even with this on. I have a spray nozzle for washing and rinsing, so I guess I am able to control where the water reaches better.

The fit is surprisingly good. The rear has an elastic portion to provide a nice fit. The spacing left over once in place is reasonable for my large head and mane of hair. I really was skeptical, but am glad I went ahead and got this. I have some cute shower caps, but none as nice as this. The little bow on top makes me feel like I went back in time to the 50s or something. Adorbs!

I dont use it for keeping my hair out of face for make up or skin care, but it would certainly do well for that too. Also, if I had pool.. while it isnt a pool cap, if I just wanted something to help keep excess water off my hair while casually wading in a pool, this very well could work for that too.


title: excellent coverage, non cakey, doesnt settle into lines, a tad warm for fair, cool skin

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Primer, liquid Foundation, BB cushion, and a flat kabuki brush. I have another Phoera kit, and I like it a lot.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093GFPFP9

I am not sure if Nude (#102) is the lightest shade they have or not, but if you are like me and have fair skin with cool undertones this may lean a little warm. It isn't bad, but if they had a better match available I would want to get that.
THEY DO!! this is for fair with pink undertones
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RZ6QZLJ/

The BB cushion is a tad lighter, and a better match for my skin. I do like both. I tend to like cushion over liquid, but both of these are fantastic. I really like how these feel, and despite being a  little warm on my cool skin, the make up looks good on the skin. Doesn't settle into every nook and cranny, nor dry flakes.
My skin is 40+ so this is something I look for in make up.

The primer is fantastic. A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY. Use less than you think you need lest you want a more oily look to seep through. I find that primers like this are great for dry skin, and for more dry feeling foundations.. but their foundations arent drying. So less is more with their primer.

The formula for the liquid foundation really impresses me. Staying power is good. Skin feels comfortable. Skin looks healthy. I can touch my skin after and it doesn't feel like there is make up on. Provides really good coverage with a little bit yet doesn't look cakey and fake. Can be built up. I would recommend this over dermablend, personally. All my redness disappears (from Type 1 Rosacea). To provide a more sheer wash, just change up your application- use a damp sponge to put it on, or use a damp sponge as last step to blend it in and lighten it up.

I really think it is worth the try. I wasn't even going to try this, but since they provided so much information in their product description it really piqued my interest. If you need coverage with a natural look.. try this!


title: creamy semi matte finish, bold, bright pop of color, fades w/ drink & food, smudges

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Not shiny, not matte, somewhere in between. They call it semi-matte, and I agree. But anyone who has lines or parched lips, should always avoid any formulation with the word "matte" in it. You are better off with a lip liner and a moisturizing lip gloss or lip stick. Matte will always dry down and make the lip skin pucker a little. My lips aren't wrinkled, but I can tell the formula pulls the skin together a little.

 The color is bold. 06 Crush Berry appears to be a blue based red. Definitely red, like a classic red, just blue based rather than orange based. It feels super smooth on the lips, not at all tacky. Doesn't feel or look dry to start, but it dries down to a matte look. Can achieve a decent level of stain with a few applications and blotting.

The first pass has a more oily look and feel to it. I smash my lips one way, and it appears to come off lips a little. Then I smash them in the other direction, and the color is there again. But once it sets, it isnt budging like that again. Any color disappearance is from drinking, eating.

The case looks and feels good. The overall product is pretty good, just comes down to wanting a bold semi matte color that will perform like most other lipsticks- wears off with drinking & eating.Even then it doesnt disappear. Just might need to even out the color after awhile.  It seems to hold up to the product description. So for that (and all else), I give it a solid 4 stars.

I'm not in love with it, but it looks nice in pictures. Has a bright pop of color. This is not a subdued look at all. I find that it nearly matches a bold lip tint that I like by "I'm Meme"

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091GSRN78/


title: surprisingly very nice gift assortment, well packaged, definitely gift worthy

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Smells SO Good!!!  I'll add in some pics as the product pictures shown here dont do this justice. The contents are in a sturdy flip top box makes it look like a gift (and was shipped in a regular box, maintaining integrity of the product box). Almost reminds me of a subscription box as the deign on the outside gives it a special look. It kinda threw me off because I nearly expected more of a generic look. I thought, ooh did someone send me something? lol. But no, I ordered this lol
 Once I opened the box, a colorful, glossy card stock card with the phrase, "Happy Birthday to You" on one side, and totally blank on the other. This sits on top of dense, well packed brown paper grass. Each product is carefully nestled underneath. The products look good and they smell good. Really good-- not cloying and cheap. Just pleasant. The entire unboxing experience was pleasant, and I would totally buy this for someone. You know how some gift compilations look cheap? This has a classy, artsy look that I would be proud to give to someone.

This will probably be my go to gift item for anyone who enjoys these sorts of products. Set comes with lip balm, a bath bomb, a scrub, a cream, a bar of soap, and a soy candle. I'll use everything. Personally, I use bath bombs in my shower as I dont take baths, or I use as a foot soak.


title: great cat toys, not bad for hair lol  Would like them if they fit my wrist

text: What doesn't work for my hair, works for my cats. That is our agreement. So these are pretty much a pack of cat toys as I prefer hair bands that fit comfortably on my wrist. These have plenty of stretch, but elastic is tight when retracted. Good or bad depending on needs. So too tight for me to keep on wrist. These are ok if I keep them tucked into a drawer and I grab one as I need one. They have good snug elasticity for thinner hair. My hair is thick, but I can use them for the ends of my hair when I put my hair in a braid. I dont like them for pulling all my hair back. These won't be a repurchase. They're "ok"


title: GLOW recipe for brightening, repairing, hydrating. Decent wipe for hands, feet, wherever

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This is a package of 15 individually packaged biodegradable wipes. All of their products come in 15, 30, or 45. This 15 pack at $8.95 makes them $0.59 each. Easy to open, all tucked into a flip top box

 Excellent for on the go, for travel, for whenever. I have used a variety of Busy Co wipes, and I have liked them all, some more than others. When I selected this, I chose it after taking a look at the ingredients (how I always select items to buy or to try). So it was weird not to see direct ingredient list on this product page. I have included the ingredients here:

Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Powder, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

This unscented GLOW formula is aimed toward those seeking to BRIGHTEN SKIN, IMPROVE DRY SKIN, and REPAIR DAMAGED SKIN.
Not sure who is trying to use this on babies, but this product is not marketed for that use.

I use this on my hands and feet, prior to bed. Then I add my lotions. The wipe does a good job cleaning my skin and nails. Adds little hydration. Could use them being a little more damp, but they do work. I have a couple tucked into my purse in case I just need a wipe, but for the most part I am keeping these for night time use. While I think this product is ok, it isnt a must have for me, and I likely wont repurchase. But I do like other Busy Co products, and have found that they are a better fit for my needs (and have been repurchases).


title: hydrating toner adds moisture and other nourishing ingredients.

text: Nice feeling moisture boost. Lightweight, nothing oily about it to me. My dry skin loves a good hydrating toner, and this fits that need. I pat some on all over face, neck and chest. Sometimes I do this a few times to saturate my skin. Then I follow up with other products (serum, moisturizer, and/or sunscreen). Ceramides help build and maintain a healthy skin barrier. Hyaluronic acid attracts moisture (but be sure to lock it in with a moisturizer or an occlusive ingredient). Sedum provides intense hydration & minerals, and vitamins to the skin. So lots of good stuff going on with this toner.


title: gentle, moisturizing, intense- great for dry skin, revitalizing, healing, luscious

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So calming, nourishing, moisturizing, revitalizing. $35? Great price point. What a treat! I recommend! Love it!

My skin: mid 40s, dry but clear skin (no acne). Minimal lines. Overall healthy save for redness & visible veins from Type 1 Rosacea (no bumps, no acne, just redness).

Reminds me of some of the thick, luscious, rich leave on night "masks" that I use. Really nice used alone, or paired with their real ampoule drops, or with your own routine. Just slather on, allow some time to absorb before hitting the pillow. Wake with supple, soft, dewy, nourished, revitalized skin. I'm impressed.

I haven't had skin procedures, but this seems like a go-to item if I were to ever have something done- whether it be professional dermabrasion, laser, basically anything that leaves skin a little raw and exposed for a few days and would benefit from a more healing like cream.

the drops: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X4FDWKP


title: thin, light weight lotion that is perfectly rich. Makes for instantly supple, radiant, soft skin

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I really like this OGANA CELL Peptide Concentrating Amazing Lotion. I'm going with 5 (4.5 if I could, but leans more 5 than 4) even at early impression. Sometimes you just know.  I have been using it with their Real Ampoule Drops, which I rated a 4 at this time (4.5 if I could. ) as I need more time with it. However, this lotion has been easier to determine because it instantly lends a dewy, supple, perfectly moisturized skin that lasts all day and night (or night and day in my case as I have been using it at night). Anything else it is a doing for me is a bonus, and I know will take time, but right now the instant effect is lovely feeling, radiant skin.

 It is a thin, light lotion but it is rich. I love how it feels, and how good my skin looks come morning. Little goes a long way. Maybe it is a combo of this and the drops (which instant absorb, and works well with this lotion). No matter, I am pleased with my experience with Organa Cell products so far. SO much so that I have been looking into other products. I am a big fan of K-beauty, and will likely buy their sunscreen soon.

Now, I have no idea what the full ingredient list. I will double check the packaging to see if it is there. I went to their website (Korean, so you will need a web translator) and they do not have the full ingredient  list shown (unless I missed it). Pretty much what you see on this product page is what you will see on their actual web page. I sniffed around other merchant pages (jolse,wantitall,koreanbeautybox, etc). but just found the same info.

Real Ampoule Drops: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07X4FDWKP

My skin: mid 40s, dry, CLEAR (no acne), smooth, but contend with Type 1 Rosacea (redness, visible veins, no bumps). ALL that I have tried by Organa Cell has been gentle, no discernable scent, absorbs well, and feels good on the skin. Great for sensitive skin as it has components to help protect, build, maintain skin barrier.

I dont rate based on price, we all have our own budgets. Organa Cell is pricier than most K-beauty I try, but it is still a brand I would recommend. I would like to see a full ingredient list, but I also find that it doesn't stop me from using their products and considering other purchases. Take my money, haha

If I experience anything else worth sharing, I will be back to do so.


title: so incredibly soft, stays in place, attractive, high quality, I AM IMPRESSED

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Supremely soft. Seriously, the first thing you will notice is how incredibly soft these are. Really good quality, and attractive. I immediately recommend them, haha. Has a good stretch, fits my large head without feeling irritating (kinda forget it is on), and it stays in place. What is this sorcery?

If I experience anything else while wearing these, I will come back to update. My initial and immediate impression was just so favorable that I had to jump on a review to say so.

Currently $3.99 for a set of two. Good deal


title: travel sized bottle will provide many applications, works well, even better as day goes on

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It works! Comes down to preference. I use dry shampoo often. I prefer the powder over the spray. I find they work better and for a longer period of time over the spray. Sprays tend to work quicker, so if you are not used to powder variety, know that you have to give it some time. So apply this, let it sit on hair for a bit before combing through. Then comb through and maybe add more. Go finish getting dressed or whatever, then finish combing hair and finishing off your style. OR apply some before bed and wake up to fresh hair.

It doesn't take much. I have used other brands with similarly small containers, and the stuff lasts forever even with frequent use. This is a little smaller at 1.5 ounces, which they state is travel size-- but it will still provide many applications. At $9.99, I think the price is great (even though I do not rate on price)- and I will likely buy this again but in the dark hair option (more about that in a moment).  This is a nozzle tip dispenser. Squeeze bottle to get it to disperse. Be sure to take the protective seal off from inside the cap. Mine was stuck up in the cap. It took me a few humorous attempts to get the product out from nozzle before I realized that the safety seal was caught up inside. Once I got through that snafu, all was good to go.

I failed to see that this is for "light hair". It is a pale yellow powder. "This particular shampoo is optimized for light hair, so if your hair is blonde, red, or strawberry blonde, this ‘poo is for you". Not all dry shampoo makes the distinction, but some do. So if/when I purchase the dark hair option (which they have, and I will link below), I imagine it will be a darker powder. But it really doesn't matter!!!  Many of the dry shampoo powders are white, so I figured this would be the same in terms of overall look. If not too much is used, and if it is brushed out well enough rarely is there any noticeable haze. Again, I am used to working with the powder form so it comes easy to me to get it to work.

My hair was freshened up as expected. A light lift. Not a massive amount of volume, though over course of day I noticed it seemed more full (I have very long hair, so the roots will be weighed down a bit at first). No problems. I like it. So far the product comes out from the nozzle well.

DARK HAIR option: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084JCXT18

PS.  dry shampoo can often be used as a body powder too. Look for formulas like this- just some clay and other body friendly ingredients.

Ingredients: Organic Zea Mays (Corn Starch), Organic Maranta Arundinacea (Arrowroot) Powder, Yellow (Kaolin & Illite) Clay , Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda), Organic Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Powder, Organic Lavandula Hybrida (Lavander) Oil

How to Use Organic Dry Shampoo

1. Give your shampoo bottle a good shake. 2. Part your hair into several segments. 3. Hold your shampoo bottle about six inches away from your head. Squeeze until you see fine powder particles falling onto your hair. 4. Using a makeup brush or your fingertips, massage your shampoo into your scalp. Brush as usual, or (for extra body), use your fingertips to massage the shampoo into your hairline.


title: very light, absorbs well, works well alone or over other skin care products

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My skin is dry, totally clear (no acne) save for some redness & visible veins from Type 1 rosacea. This sunscreen feels quite gentle and does not seem to irritate my skin at all. It adds a light but effective level of hydration without feeling heavy. It is a chemical sunscreen, so zero white cast. It is thin, and goes on like a light lotion. Typical viscosity among my other K-beauty brands.

I have a wide assortment of sunscreen, of various formulations and types. It is my #1 skin care product as I use it daily all year long. It is a habit. I avoid the sun for a few reasons, so sunscreen is vital to my well being. I live in a variable climate (from dry, freezing temps to humid hot) and I have sunscreen preference depending on season and situation. I tend to prefer mineral (my fair skin can handle any white cast) but do utilize chemical sunscreen often.

I am going to like this for basic daily summer use. I tend to reduce my morning skin care routine down to a basic wash or splash of water and a moisturizing sunscreen. Since this offers SPF 50 (P++++), I know my skin is going to be pretty well protected. Since it feels like a moisturizer and goes on clear, I can skip my other skin care if I want. I tend to skip morning skin care in the summer because I am likely to just sweat it off anyway (I have a more involved night time routine to make up for it). So a sunscreen such as this is easy to use, makes my skin feel good, and easy to reapply throughout the day. I dont wear make up usually, but for sake of review I used it under a light foundation tint. Seems to play well- I didnt notice any rolling/pilling. I'll use it up. I have also used it over other skin care (hydrating toner, serum, light moisturizer) and it worked well on top of all that too.

Not sure yet if it will be repurchase. I do like Fascy Lab products, so it's a contender. Worth trying anyway
4.5 stars

Active Ingredients:
DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE 2.0%
BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE 1.0%

Inactive Ingredients:
WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, BEHENYL ALCOHOL, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, POLYISOBUTENE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, SILICA, ADENOSINE, CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, SORBITAN OLEATE, SODIUM HYALURONATE


title: This is a gommage. It is meant to clump/form bits. Apply to dry face, massage, rinse. SOFTNESS!

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This is a gommage!!! The most gentle of all the physical exfoliation out there. If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend. I also highly recommend anything by Easydew. Good stuff!  Know that this is meant to clump! Not supposed to have lather or creaminess. I had looked at the ingredients and some of the description and I suspected a gommage. The directions on box say to use on wet face and that it will lather. It doesn't. There is some clumps, but not as much as if it were used on a dry face, which is what is expected from a gommage. We want glorious clumps! For best results use on a clean dry face, not a wet face. I have tried it both ways, definitely use on dry face. Works but not as good on wet face.

So use a generous amount. Just pat it in all over. Let it sit a moment, then massage it in in gentle circular motion. As you do so, small clumps will form. This is a combination of product and grime and dead skin cells. Basically, a "gommage" is like an eraser on a pencil, and your skin is paper. The graphite marks are dirt and dead skin cells. The product once applied is like that eraser-- it is removing those "marks". What happens when you use an erase? You start to see balled up pieces of eraser mixed with the graphite/pencil marks. That is more or less what is happening here. Those balled up pieces are a mix of product, dirt, and cells. Rinse, and carry on with rest of your routine. It is a very gentle "peel". And quite effective. But less so when used on wet skin-- the ingredients just can't grab the gunk on face as well. I'm surprised there is such a discrepancy in instructions.

Instructions on container:
"How to use:
Apply desired amount of peeling gel and work into a rich lather by wet hands.
Gently cleanse by massaging thoroughly over face in circles, avoiding eye contour.
Rinse off with lukewarm water."

But the pictures clearly show what is expected--balled up bits/clumps.

SO, it it may be a matter of terminology/language. Easydew has some wonderful products, and this is a good product that I will use maybe 2x a week. I love how smooth my skin feels and that it doesnt feel parched afterward.

FULL INGREDIENTS
Water. Glycerin, Cellulose, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Betaine, Fragrance(Parfum), Disodium EDTA, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Theanine, Milk Lipids, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Glutathione, sh-Oligopeptide-1, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Protease, Phenoxyethanol


title: Woah, I have eye lashes! also, does not irritate my sensitive eyes

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I'm pleasantly surprised by this Almay Length & Lift mascara. My litmus test to a good mascara has been reduced to simply whether it irritates my eyes or not. As for lengthening, lifting, volumizing, etc is meaningless in comparison. This DOES NOT IRRITATE (!!) YAY!!! Also, the blackest black is wonderfully black; makes my brown eyes pop. My lashes are well coated, making them look thicker, and there is a lift that I greatly appreciate as my lashes otherwise angle downward. Length is notable too. My lashes are nomrally ho-hum. Not thick, not thin, not long, more on short side, and angle down. This mascara is pleasing me. I dont care for make up except for mascara, but I rarely find one worthwhile. THIS IS MY NEW FAVORITE!

I'm feeling so vain. I keep looking in the mirror at my new found eye lashes!! haha!!

this product is hypoallergenic and ophthalmologist tested.

PS. Pics are of mascara only. No other make up. I realized that this darkens my lash line enough to look like I'm wearing eyeliner. I'm not! :)


title: dry rot dropper, my bottle of oil arrived rancid- had to be trashed

text: Hopefully the bottle I received was an oversight in aging inventory. My bottle was hard to get open, and once I did I could immediately tell that the oil had oxidized. Totally unusable as it was truly rancid. The oil was thick, all cakds up around the topper, and the bulb dropper was rock hard. I was unable to squeeze it. I think the dropper had dry rotted, then that allowed air into the bottle, leading to a rancid product. It was evident not just based on looks, but also that super special aroma of a rancid oil. Too bad, as I love seed oils for use on body, face, and hair. This had to go directly into garbage. Not at all usable as something with anti-oxidants become PRO-oxidant when exposed to air. This is going to do exactly the opposite of what you want. Again, I give benefit of the doubt. I imagine it was a bad bottle and hopefully not at all what anyone should expect. Even so, I have to rate what I have.


title: Irritated eyes and no added effect. Not one iota of difference on my lashes.

text: I've used fiber lash mascaras before- they usually have a pronounced effect, and is why I wanted to try this Kissio Derol mascara. The thing is, it doesn't do anything for me. I am perplexed. I applied the primer (comb brush with hairs/fibers), then followed up with the bushy brush mascara. And.. nothing. I can not see even a miniscule amount of added volume or length. Not even more than a basic mascara. Initially it had not bothered my sensitive eyes for the first few hours but then my eyes started getting itchy and irritated like they had something in them-- the fibers were falling off into my eyes! My eye where it was most bothered was red. I'm done with trying mascara unless it is a known brand.<br />Sad :(


title: glowing glassy skin. NIACINAMIDE (2%), ADENOSINE (.04%) & PEARL EXTRACT

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I've only just begun using this, so this is a first impression review. I am fairly familiar with the active ingredients and understand how they work (and that they do work, so I expect this to continue that). The new part is the pearl extract, which has both immediate effect and longer term use benefit. I can attest to the immediacy, and it will be with using this for greater amount of time to determine if it a repurchase or not. As I learn more, I will share more. Here is a break down of what is in it and what to expect:

BLANCHET GLAM PEARL RADIANCE CAPSULE SERUM is a supremely light weight gel serum with hint of floral scent from lavender, geranium, rose, and sandalwood. Barely detectable.  A little goes a long way. This weightless serum adds a mild level of healthy sheen. Korean Beauty emphasizes healthy skin, hydrated skin, supple skin, dewy, glowing skin. It is never matte. So while you could cover this with your foundation or powder, KB is all about letting natural skin shine through. The gentle, mild barely there sheen provides more of a glass look than a shiny look. Subtle. As for the rest... The primary active ingredients are NIACINAMIDE (2%) and ADENOSINE (.04%).

NIACINAMIDE is a skin care work horse. It provides a variety of benefit to all skin types, ages, and concerns. It is a water-soluble vitamin (B3) that works with the natural substances in your skin to help improve skin barrier, fix past damage, visibly minimize enlarged pores, tighten lax pores, improve uneven skin tone, soften fine lines and wrinkles, diminish dullness, and strengthen a weakened surface. As I hone in on ingredients that pack the greatest punch, niacinamide has stood out as a must have ingredient in my skin care routine. I especially like it for its ability to brighten pigmentation. It also is one of few ingredients that work well with other ingredients without concern for contraindication or nullification. Skin care can get tricky, and this ingredient is just so easy to work with- so go ahead and use it with retinol, peptides, acids, etc. Niacinamide simply helps skin be healthy and look healthy and radiant. As with most skin care, it can take several weeks to several months of consistent use to see changes. This serum will help over time, but other ingredients provide an instant radiant glow.

ADENOSINE is a rising star in anti aging products. There are studies that demonstrate that adenosine is an effective ingredient for improving the appearance of wrinkles, in both the eye and mouth area. Interestingly, adenosine directly affects the production of type I and type III collagen in the skin by binding to A2A receptors in fibroblast cells. So if it can help boost (or at least maintain) collagen, and help collagen from breaking down (collagen is what keeps our skin plump. Compare your 45 year old face to your 18 year old face, if your face now looks "thinner" despite no losing weight, it is the decrease of collagen that has produced that look). Since adenosine has been shown to stimulate the production of collagen, applying it topically can help to prevent (and somewhat even reverse) wrinkles. *thumbs up*

80% FERMENTED PEARL EXTRACT is rich in amino acids and trace minerals that are highly moisturizing, soothing, and brightening. I must say, this is something that is new to me. Before this product, I had no idea that there was a use for pearl extract. It is used in topical skin care products as well as for use internally. I really dont know much about any of this, but a cursory search led me to a few interesting bullet points:
-Increases skin's collagen production
-Helps repair skin's damaged cells
-Lightens skin's tone and improves blemishes
-Diminishes fine lines and wrinkles
-Controls oil and shine
-Reduces pores and promotes smoother skin
-It has soft hues which shift subtly from direct to side views

PURPOSE
Skin Brightening
Anti wrinkle

Uses
High-intensity brightening lotion with 80% of fermented pearl extract in capsule technology

INGREDIENTS:
ACTIVE:Niacinamide,Adenosine
INACTIVE: water, dipropylene,  Glycol,1,2-Hexanediol,Agar,Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer,Synthetic Fluorphlogopite,Titanium Dioxide(CI 77891),Polyglyceryl-10Laurate,Polyglyceryl-10Stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin,Hydrolyzed Pearl,Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil,Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil,Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil,Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil,Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil,Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil,Glycerin,Propanediol Hydroxyacetophenone,1,2-Hexanediol ,Centella Asiatica Extract,Butylene Glycol,Propanediol ,Portulaca Oleracea Extract,1,2-Hexanediol Centella Asiatica Extract,1,2-Hexanediol ,Panax Ginseng Leaf/Stem Extract Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract,1,2-Hexanediol , Hydrolyzed corn starch Beta vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract,Glycerin,Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glutathione,Plankton extract,Disodium EDTA,Tromethamine Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer,Xanthan Gum


title: wipes are ok. Convenient, non irritating, effective at quick clean up

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This review is for the foot wipes only. I was intrigued as I do foot masks once a month, and I am always otherwise giving my feet attention every night. Sometimes I take a wash cloth to them, so these wipes are rather convenient when I am sitting in bed ready to lotion up but didnt take a wash cloth to them yet. These are quicker, easier, and nicer feeling than a wet rag. These aren't all that wet but I managed to wipe down both feet effectively enough. 14 wipes, individually wrapped. Suggested that only one wipe per foot.. so seven uses from this box.

 The individual packets are convenient but wasteful if not using them on the go. I dont know how much benefit they offer beyond a basic wipe down. Non irritating, non drying. Not loving them enough to be a repurchase.


title: excellent ingredients, could use more packaging info, works well w/ shamp & conditioner

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I like the shampoo and conditioner a lot- leaves my hair soft, manageable, and healthy looking. I added in this serum as I hoped to gain hair density or at least reduce loss (or reduce cycle frequency and/or duration). I dont have trouble growing my hair, I have trouble keeping it. So my hair is long, but much less dense than previous years. I transitioned from minoxidil to this. I wont do that again, as any gains I got from minoxidil were lost-- and I do contribute some of that to not using this as consistently as I did that. I'll explain what went into that below. This serum helped the condition of my hair and scalp, so I think it works well with minoxidil instead of in lieu of it. I likely wont continue with the serum for a few reasons.

1. there was no instruction as to how to use this product. It is a dropper bottle, and I pretty much just used it like I did with minoxidil-- massaged whatever I pulled with dropper and distributed all over scalp, primarily at crown. Was this the correct way to do it? no idea. *

2. It does say to apply to clean hair. Well, many of us do not wash our hair every single day. I have long curly hair that leans dry and there is no need to wash it daily. So I am either applying this to unwashed scalp daily or it only gets applied a few times a week.  Hence the lack of consistency. So right here it eliminates some would-be users if it has to be on a fresh washed scalp.

3. the dropper is uncomfortable. I do not want to drop it from the dropper. I want to run it across the scalp so as to keep it from getting on my hair. The dropper is a little sharp feeling (at least my bottle that I received). I like the dropper style, and my thought is that if I were to buy this again, I would use a dropper from an old minoxidil bottle instead.

4. How long should this bottle last? Since I had no idea how much I should use, I often wondered if I used too much or too little. Any new hair treatment needs to be given 4-6 months of consistent use to see results, if any. I know the shampoo and conditioner helped, and this serum has great ingredients that will help existing hair and scalp health.. but the inconsistency on my part from lack of instructions as well as expectation of using on fresh washed hair made it impossible to see if I could get benefit from it.

 * "It is best applied to damp hair after showering. We recommend visually splitting your scalp into 4 sections/quadrants. Depending on the amount of hair, use around 3-5 drops per quadrant. I like to drop into fingers and work into scalp. The remaining amount on your fingers you can work through your hair. It is perfectly fine to use the serum many times a day. That being said, it is important that the scalp/hair is clean" (--I saw this written in the community question section of this page. Including this on box or in a leaflet would have been greatly helpful)

The ingredients are of quality, the products work well together. I have since gone back to minoxidil, and once I have stopped the current shedding phase, I may buy another bottle to use as a support product. For that, I give it 4 stars.


title: TRY THIS! test on FACE for match not hands, evens out skin tone, not for dry skin

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I first tried it on the back of my hand and was horrified. The resulting color was orange pink. Then, only because I wanted to thoroughly & accurately test the product for reviewing, I decided to put it on half of my face. I expected to see orange skin like on my hand, but oddly, this just blended into my skin as a VERY CLOSE MATCH. So I put it on the rest, including under my eyes. Not bad. Glad I put it on my face.

My skin is fair, pale, with cool undertones. What I think happened is that my hands were much cooler than my face. It is the heat of the skin that triggers the color change. It is winter, and I keep my house cool so naturally my hands were on the cool side. Skin of my face must have been just warm enough for this to work.

That being said, the color match is impressive. It comes out in a grayish white cream, then bursts into color, then recedes to a dang close color match. On me, it was just a tiny bit darker & warmer than I would normally go for my ultra pale face. It covered well and did a nice job of evening out my skin tone (I have pink cheeks from ROSACEA- type 1 redness w/ visible veins). It didn't look weird. It goes on like a foundation, so plan to use a mirror to make sure that you are adequately covering your face.

I think this is better for those that do not have dry skin. I have dry skin. Even with great products used underneath, I still thought this looked a little patchy on my skin in some spots. No pilling or balling though. Stayed in place for remainder of day. It could be my lack of skill in applying make up (this is an SPF, but it needs to be manipulated like a foundation).

Overall, it isn't for me, but it does seem to be a quality product. I find it to be an interesting product and might be worth the try, especially if you want some natural coverage that will even out the skin. It does cover nicely. SPF48 P++

"Apply when finishing skincare and starting base makeup"


title: Made in USA. Smells fresh and energizing, nice lather, rinses clean

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Three pack of individually boxed hard soap bars that smell wonderful and fresh. Quite an uplifting aroma. thyme, rosemary, sage, lemongrass..mmm. Natural chlorophyll and organic cloves create a deep green color. The soap has lather, soft clean feel. I use this as a hand soap, but it can be used all over anytime- very nice soap that inspired me to see what else they have to offer. Not knowing anything about Elsha, I learned that it is a USA company that was established in 1935 offering cologne products, and eventually perfume and soaps. These soaps are handmade in USA. Although the eagle on a flag shield screams, "'merica!", the product listing would do well to say this (their other listings do). The box that the soaps come in are gray with an Elsha sticker on it. No information as to what it is, what is in it, where it is is from, etc. If there was at least an insert of information I would feel better about buying this as a gift. The website had produced just enough information to make me feel better about trying this soap, otherwise I had no idea what was in it or where it originated.  That being said, it is a good soap and I would consider it again.

INGREDIENTS helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil*, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil*, aqua, elaeis guineensis (palm) oil*, sodium hydroxide, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil*, chlorophyll, lavandula hybrid (lavandin) oil, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaf oil, cymbopogon schoenanthus (lemongrass) oil, pogostemon cablin (patchouli) oil, thymus vulgaris (thyme) oil, syzygium aromaticum (clove) bud*, rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) extract, eugenia caryophyllata (clove) bud oil


title: edit: 1st one stuck, all the rest wouldnt stay in place even laying down!

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EDIT: one stuck well enough in the reclining/laying position, the rest just fall off if I move a smidge. I will not get these again. I had used one and thought them exactly like all the others I have tried. I had no reason to believe that the rest would be different. Then next one I tried just wouldnt stay put. I tossed it out. Tried another.. same. Tried another. Tried another.. same same. So tossed out remaining 4.

This is not the silicone masks that are just silicone and are worn overnight. It's a neck treatment, very similar to facial masks. It is a juicy serum saturated mask that gets applied to the neck. If you already use facial masks, then you know that you will be wanting to pretty much lay down  or recline back a little while the treatment is in place (20 minutes) lest it possibly move or fall off. Very similar to facial masks!

The material is on the larger side, and actually covers quite a bit of neck skin.

I use all sorts of skin care products, so I cant say for sure how effective the treatment ingredients are. I do use facial masks, and adding in a neck treatment is nice-- just adds to the home spa self care experience. I love facial masks, and I think if you enjoy personal care goodies like this, then you will enjoy this as well.

Individually packed in a pleasant looking box, they could be given as a gift, or parted out and shared with others.


title: skin feels instantly hydrated, soothed, supple looking. EGF

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I fell in love with Easydew products awhile back. I do tend to use and try all sorts of products, but I have a short list of products that I really like for me. Easydew is on that list. Easydew is also a brand I trust. I just sense that it is doing what it says it is going to do. Budget friendly too. They dont use frilly words and overinflated promises. They just seem straightforward with science backed ingredients. I like that a lot. I think all or most of their products include EGF (epidermal growth factors) which I am keen on for skin repair and health.
I haven't used an easydew product yet that I didnt like or love. This Repair Control Renewal lotion always feels so good on my skin. I love it for my simple skin days. It has so much going for it-- addresses a multitude of concerns- and is gentle. It is one of those lotions that just make the skin look and feel good immediately. If you have dry skin, their toner is pretty great too.

My skin: 40 something, dry skin. Clear (no acne, minimal lines) but with type 1 Rosacea (redness & visible veins/telangiectasias).

My typical routine:
morning: wash face, apply hydrating toner (sometimes use 7 skins method), serum, moisturizer, SPF (I ALWAYS use SPF, that is my #1 skin care product)
night: double cleanse (1st oil based wash, then water based wash), hydrating toner (often 7 skins method), serum/actives, moisturizer and/or moisturizing overnight "mask" or occlusive.


title: hydrating gentle creamy foam, cleanses & rinses well, includes EGF for skin repair

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Easydew is skin care that is functional, effective, and always seems to live up to the expectations. I happen to like EGF (epidemal growth factors), and if you don't then just don't purchase Easydew DW-EGF products. I recommend doing a quick search to learn more about "EGF in skin care". I've been a fan for awhile now, so I was stoked to try this face wash. I use other Easydew products with success.

My 40 something dry skin benefits from the gentle, hydrating cleansing. It has some creamy lather, kinda foamy, feels nice to massage in, and rinses clean. Skin feels good. Not taut.

Dont need much. First couple of times I squeezed out what I was used to using with some other cleansers. This is thick, and once you add in a little warm water it takes off with lather. If you end up not loving it for your face, it would make for a fabulous shaving cream and/or body wash. This tube will last a long while no matter what you use it for.

I use a two step cleansing process most nights of the week. So that means starting off with an oil cleanser to help dissolve stubborn grime and products (primarily my SPF, but make up too), then using a gentle water based cleanser to actually wash away was was broken up and left behind. Some nights I can get away with just a water based cleanser. Mornings I use just water based cleansers. So really I can use this any time.


title: excellent at evening out rosy skin, great smelling tinted mineral sunscreen, great as primer

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Interesting product! I have used another rose tinted sunscreen before and was intrigued enough by it to try another. This one might be even better. Let me tell you about it in terms of my ROSACEA (type 1: redness, and visible veins/telangiectasias). I would not thinking adding MORE PINK would be at all helpful to my already rosy complexion. But it does a phenomenal job evening out my skin tone.  I have fair, cool toned skin so I find this is still a tad dark-- so if you have skin that is even a little darker than very pale, then this should blend in real well. Yet even with the clearly pink mask that it gives me, it looks better than pink and red splotches. I just wouldnt go out in public with this alone. SO, this got me thinking about using it as a BASE layer to another sunscreen, mixing it, or the best use.. using it under make up. It will provide a great foundational canvas for a layer of foundation. Wont need to rely on the make up to even things out. If you have splotchiness, you may like trying this out. That's what appeals greatest to me-- that it evens out my skin tone gently.

Nice smell, even coverage.. makes my skin feel really good. Semi dewy supple feel. My skin is DRY, and this feels good on, Maybe it just plays well with my other skin care products? Oddly.. it has a slight gritty feel while putting it on. Yet doesnt have a gritty feel ON the skin. Not sure what I am feeling. Its odd.. but it doesnt impact overall look, feel, or performance.


title: creamy, effortless application, does not irritate my sensitive eyes

text: I dont love the color for me, but I like everything else enough that I am am considering trying another color. I like to keep my make up simple, so I often go for an eye shadow pencil; something I can swipe on in a single color and be done. I often go for very light colors, or even more into brown or purple. This "chalfont 303- a shimmering shade of pearl" reminds more of a yellow tinged shimmery champagne rather than what I think of as pearl (white leaning pink). It is definitely not a white pink, too bad.  I may use it blended in with something, but it otherwise looks sallow on my fair, pink skin with blue undertones. I do however love the ease of use, how it does not irritate my eyes at all, and it just goes on so smoothly.


title: solid balm to oil cleanswer melts away gunk of the day; soothing & hydrating

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Lovely gentle and effective balm to oil cleanser. I use it as my first step in dissolving the grime and skin care products I used during the day (mostly SPF,  I dont wear makeup but rarely). I have dry skin, semi sensitive and this is soothing feeling as well as non irritating. The combo of Centella Asiatica (soothing, skin health) and Hyaluronic Acid (retaining moisture) are the clear winning ingredients in this awesome oil cleanser.

 I dab this oil cleanser all over the face, then let the heat of my hands melt it into my skin. It quickly turns to a spreadable oil to massage in all over. I really like the solid balm to oils over the liquid oils as I find them easier to work with. They also seem to rinse away cleaner? I feel like I could use this Mizon oil balm as my only cleansing step, but I am rather used to doing a 2nd cleanse with a gentle cleanser to wash off any remaining dissolved gunk from the first wash. You'll have to try it out for yourself.

Currently using this gentle, clean, vegan cleanser by To Do List as my second cleanse after Mizon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NDJR7S4

I have a couple of double duty balm-to- oil cleansers that I like, and I would consider Mizon Cicaluronic  as a repurchase.


title: Softest hands ever, lightly scented w/ lemongrass oil, lemon oil, orange oil, rosemary

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I love Leap bar soaps (LOVE!), and was curious about their liquid hand soap. It is a 12 ounce pump style bottle with visually pleasing label. The soap comes out thick and rich. It is super luxurious feeling- it lathers significantly all the while feeling like hand cream. It rinses well and leaves skin feeling soft. Probably the most soft. Perhaps a little coating of glycerin and aloe are left behind? Yet not a gross coating.  I am trying to figure out the magic of my soft, smooth, clean feeling hands on a super cold (18*F), dry day. Super moisturizing.

Oddly, I find it has barely any scent. I am used to their super scented bar soaps, and I was expecting a stronger scent to come through. I am not usually keen on perfume (causes headaches, nausea), but when a product uses essential oils for scenting (especially hand soap and house cleaners), I find it delightfully uplifting. This is labeled as lemongrass, but that isn't the only essential oil used. The profile is more complex with the addition of lemon oil, orange oil, and rosemary. I was really excited for this to have a robust citrus smell. I really couldn't tell you just by sniffing. It smells fresh and clean, but it isn't strong (and I was hoping/expecting strong). I see other reviewers mentioning a strong smell. I figured I got a weird bottle or I have covid. I actually went and grabbed my Leap bar soap to make sure I could still smell that. I can. Phew.

I'm still going 5 stars because it does have a mild fresh scent, and the soap itself is glorious. Very rich, super moisturizing lather. And it rinses away perfectly. I dont feel like I am working to get the soap off. If it did, I wouldn't like that. So there is some sorcery involved here, lol. I kinda want it as a body wash. My hands feel SO GOOD after using this. I just keep touching my hands.

One does not need a lot of soap, so feel free to just add a little to the hand. I would even go so far as to add a little water as it goes down. Or if you like this soap and have a foamer, then just a wee bit of this with a lot of water will do it.

Love their designs on the bottles.

Water, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Olive Oil, Vegetable Glycerin, Organic Guar Gum, Lemongrass Oil, Orange Oil, Organic Jojoba Oil, Lemon Oil, Rosemary Extract, Organic Aloe Vera (Potassium Hydroxide is used to saponify the organic oils into soap, but none remains in the final product)


title: gentle, non irritating, hydrating, creamy-ish lather leaves skin clean and soft

text: I like it. I'll use nearly anything so long as it doesn't dry my skin out, and even better if it has healthy ingredients. This hits those marks, and at the new low price of $5, it is a pretty decent body wash (originally I have it written down at just under $20). Obviously this is a much more budget friendly price. I have a facial cleanser by Hylunia I really like, and this has a similar feel to it. I would use this on my face while in the shower with no problems. It is gentle and non irritating!<br />It isn't super sudsy, but it lathers plenty enough to feel like I am covering my body and cleansing it. I always follow up with a moisturizer, and I thought my skin actually felt extra soft the next day (I take my showers before bed). Smells good!


title: dry oil, dont need much, contains retinol so beware of skin sensitivity/sun exposure

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This contains retinol, so plan on using sunscreen as well as retinol based products can make skin more sensitive to the sun. It is a dry oil, so it soaks right in and doesn't sit on the skin. Don't need much, but I tend to use a generous amount anyway since my skin leans dry. I use it on my face during the day, and I like it mostly for my neck and chest as I already have a dedicated retinol product I use on my face a few times a week at night.

There are several skin loving ingredients in this product that I like, and my skin seems fine with this product. I have rosacea (redness/visible veins) and aim for more gentle products. This contains fragrance as an added ingredient, but it doesn't seem over powering. Gentle overall.

Water (Aqua), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coconut Alkanes, Jojoba Esters, Moringa Oleifera (Horseradish Tree) Seed Oil, Harakeke Seed Oil, Phormium Tenax (New Zealand Flax) Seed, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Retinyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride & Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic) Gum, Tocopherol, Fragrance.


title: Aromatic bars of "Soap Shields" that gently scrub & cleanse

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These small bars of soap smell really good and perform well in terms of cleansing and not leaving skin feeling stripped. I like that they are made in USA, handmade in Ohio. These are not fancy soaps. They are small, but they are not necessarily travel sized. They just have a good size and shape that fits perfectly into the hand. That stood out to me on first use. I really like how well it fits in my hand. The bars are tear dropped or pear shaped. More specifically, it is shaped to be a like a defense shield. Get it?  As this is meant to be a bit of an immune defense/support item.

The bars are thin, but not fragile. I can palm it and easily rub it all over without it falling out of my hand. I have been using one bar on and off for a couple of weeks now, and it isn't just disappearing. There are six loose bars in a resealable bag.

The soap has a slight intentional grit to it . This adds some scrubbing action. Creates a nice lather and rinses well. The scent is an intriguing mix of essential oils. Clove, Cinnamon, Oregano, Peppermint, Parsley, Eucalyptus and Rosemary essential oils Not overpowering. Really quite nice.

It has been an odd, but unexpectedly pleasant product to use. The price is budget friendly. I find nothing bad about them or my experience so far. I may consider them again when I run out. I really think they are worth the try.

"CLEAN INGREDIENTS - Our formula just 8 simple ingredients. Free from harsh chemicals that damage your skin like Sulfates, phthalates, parabens, or synthetic fragrances. It’s Vegan and never tested on animals."


title: weightless, non tacky, fully absorbs quickly, NO added fragrance, no scent

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I have Rosacea, specifically type 1 where I experience redness from flushing and visible veins (telangiectasias). Otherwise clear skin. While topicals won't really help the veins, I can use products that help even out skin tone where it is pink from flushing. Some products can initially make my skin red, then it calms down (especially if new). This ISNTREE Cica Relief Ampoule Duo Set has not irritated my skin. In fact, it has helped to minimize aggravated skin.

The serum is extremely light. I think the lightest weight product I have ever used. The bottles are small, and I feel like I am going through it quickly. I may be using too much, I dont know. I  do apply to neck and chest as well as face. I already use a product with EGF (epidermal growth factor), and I thought that maybe in serum form it would feel like a more concentrated dose. I have no idea how much Isntree uses, but this product feels like the emphasis is on the Centella Asiatica Extract. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, I am just not sure yet what I think about the performance of this product for my skin.  The two small bottles would be better as 1 bottle.

--super light weight
--absorbs instantly
--not tacky
--skin feels instantly smooth (I also use some on the back of my hands)
--I wouldn't use it alone as a moisturizer, especially if have dry skin (like me)
--gentle, doesn't aggravate my skin, but that very well could differ for everyone (esp those w/ damaged skin barrier)
--contains soothing centella asiatica extract
--contains EGF- worth doing some research to see the benefits and to discount myths.
--ingredients that can help build and maintain skin barrier. Especially important for those with skin conditions where they are exacerbated by a damaged skin barrier. Got super sensitive skin? work on repairing that skin barrier before anything else.
--NO added fragrance in ingredient list. No naturally occurring scent either. I cant detect any aroma.

My skin: mid 40s, smooth and clear (except for visible veins), leans dry. I follow this up with a moisturizing SPF (their sunscreens are great) or a moisturizer if using at night.

I dont think it is bad. I really just think it is ok. I would give it 3.5 stars if I could. For me it isn't quite a 4 star product, so I am going with the middle of the road rating of 3. Your experience will vary. I think it would be especially appealing to those who prefer a weightless non tacky Centella Asiatica product. While I have zero issues with this, I am not likely to repurchase it. I have preferred products, especially for EGFs. However, if I notice anything else-- good or bad, I will be sure to update. It can take at least 2 weeks for a product to show its effectiveness, and it can take that long for the skin to acclimate to a new product. I am a little early on writing this, but my skin is used to centella asiatica as well as EGFs, and with some Isntree products.


title: dense mask, smells good, great ingredients; my tin is dented/no protective seal

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My tin is dented.  It just arrived in a warehouse mailing bag. There was no protective tape, tamper sticker, or cover, or product box... so I am not sure what this product has been through before arriving to me. Ew. I know products are sold by weight not volume, but the container really does look like it is missing a portion, as it is half empty. It is probably all there. The container looks to be a 2 ounce capacity, with 1.7 ounces of product. The product is dense, so after settling, I imagine this is accurate. But still.. between the dented can and the lack of protective seal, I am reticent to use in on my face, and definitely won't be buying it as a gift (which I was considering as I ordered this for me, and figured if i liked it then I would buy it as part of a pampering gift).

Too bad because the container otherwise is attractive, the product smells good, and the ingredients are interesting; highly nourishing & repairing for the skin. I love self care products, and doing an occasional mask is relaxing.

1.7 ounces has 3.4 tablespoons. Probably use half a table spoon to cover face. So maybe 7-8 full face applications? I guess price it out like a sheet mask. $3.75 per treatment if assuming 8 applications. More or less depending on how much you use.

I hope the company considers adding a seal or tamper sticker.


title: very gentle effective cleanser for my sensitive dry skin

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I have been pleased with medical grade Easydew products, and this is another. It is an extremely gentle creamy cleanser and exfoliator (through enzymes). Effectively cleans my skin. Sometimes I use it after an oil cleansing, sometimes by itself. My skin never feels taut or stripped. Nor does it ever feel coated. My skin always feel simply clean and fresh.
Has a light fragrance- similar to other Easydew products. It doesn't bother me- no headaches or nausea. The scent dissipates quickly enough. I have no issues with this.

My skin: mid 40s, fair, semi sensitive, dry, Rosacea (redness/visible veins).

Don't need much for it to do its job. Lovely product that I would likely purchase again.

FULL INGREDIENTS

Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cetyl Ethyl hexa no ate, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract, Milk Protein Extract, Milk Lipids, Panthenol, Protease, Ceramide NR sh-Oligopeptide-1, Hydroxyeth yl Urea, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Sorbitan Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tromethamine, Palmitic Acid, Ethylhe xylglycerin, Stearic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Trigly ceride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Myristic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Lauric Acid, Oleic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Theanine, Glutathione, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance(Parfum)


title: just like mousse or shaving cream, but is a soap for body

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The bottle and texture is very much like a hair mousse or shaving cream, but is a wash for the body.  Instead of a pump or squeeze bottle, this comes out though as pressure aerosol - also just like a mousse or shaving cream.  The ingredients necessary to make this happen are Butane and Propane. They are aerosol propellents.  If you have ever used mousse, hair spray, various perfumes/body sprays, air fresheners, aerosol deodorants, or shaving cream,etc..  then you are already familiar with these ingredients. They are generally recognized as safe, and are used in small, diluted quantities in skin care. Fun fact, "These ingredients are used in cosmetics and personal care products as a replacements for chlorofluorocarbons, or CFC propellants, some of which have been shown to have negative effects on the environment".  I'm not a big fan of slathering my body with butane, propane, or isobutane, but I understand their use in this type of medium. So it's up to you to decide.

This company does have non aerosol body wash available too..

The resulting foamy wash comes out thick, it is creamy. Because it reminds me so much of a shaving cream, that it what I have been using it for. Then whatever is left over I use on rest of body. Is pleasant smelling enough to me but it isn't quite a pure aromatherapy experience for me. Clearly it uses a variety of essential oils- rosemary, orange, eucalyptus, peppermint, limonene. However, for whatever reason, it contains "parfum (fragrance)" as an added ingredient. As well as Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, another synthetic fragrance ingredient. Is there not enough naturally occurring scent from the use of essential oils? I think the added synthetic fragrance is redundant and takes away from the olfactory experience.

As an actual wash, it is fine.
3 stars-- this is just a middle of the road rating.  I am not in love.  The experience is underwhelming. I am much too quickly going through the container. Aromatherapy experience is a little off  as I pick up on something other than essential oils. Otherwise the cleansing action is fine. But.. I likely won't repurchase.

I think if I really want a foam wash, I will just use another body wash or make my own wash and pour into a foaming soap dispenser.

CRUELTY FREE  |  NO PARAFFIN, SILICONE OR MINERAL OILS  |  PLANT-BASED | PARABEN FREE  |  VEGAN

Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Butane, Glycerin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Mentha Aquatica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Geraniol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Parfum (Fragrance), Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Glucose, Propane, Isobutane, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide