Last week, I was asked to try out the Blackhead Remover Vacuum with Camera from Shangruo. This remover uses gentle suction to remove dirt and oil from pores. It has a built-in WiFi camera that pairs with your smartphone via an app so you can see closeup exactly what you are doing. It also comes with several removable heads and can be plugged into a USB port to charge. I'm constantly seeing all sorts of similar products being advertised on Facebook and have been interested in trying one out to see how well they work. I thought that the camera sounded like a cool bonus as I hadn't seen any that had one. The blackhead remover is relatively straight forward to use. Choose your head and turn it on. Per the instructions, you should only leave it in one spot for only a few seconds. It will make your skin red for a little bit. I could see some oil going up in to the head, but couldn't tell if there was any dirt. So I decided to try out the camera to see how well the device was actually ...
health/beauty
Product Review – Elite Sports Medium Duffel Bag
Last week, Elite Sports sent me one of their Medium Duffel Bag (in pink!) to try out. Elite Sports carries a wide range gear for MMA, karate, and other sports. My daughter is a Brown belt in karate and she also does kickboxing, so she was super excited to get a new bag to lug all of her stuff around in. And trust me, for a 9 year old she has a lot of gear. This bag is super lightweight and very well made with breathable mesh. There are several pockets on the side and openings on the ends to put shoes or a change of clothes. I was able to put get all of her gear to fit, including gloves, helmet, shoes, nunchaku, and more. It’s a bit of a tight fit, but it’s the perfect size bag for her right now. Once she outgrows it, I’ll get one of the large ones. Overall, this is an excellent bag and my daughter really likes it. We are off to Nationals this weekend, so we will probably be cramming more into it. This bag is available for $49.99. Browse for more gear at the Elite Sports ...
Product Review – Electric Epilator from Finishing Touch
Several weeks back, I was sent an electric epilator by Finishing Touch to try out and review. This laser epilator is rechargeable and has two different razor heads that can be used. I have been on the hunt for a good, affordable electric razor for some time now. First of all, when I first saw this it was billed as a ‘laser razor’. I took that to mean that it was one of those that helped stop the hard from growing eventually. However, all this razor has is a light that detects when the razor comes into contact with skin…meaning it will only run when it’s on your skin. I tried really hard to find ways to get this epilator to work. The foil covered head can’t cut anything. I don’t know if it because the blades are dull or if it’s because the hair cannot get through the foil. I let my legs get pretty stubbly, which isn’t fun. Nothing. Nada. Zip. The buzzer blade/head does work, but its not enough to make this razor worth getting. Overall, this epilator was somewhat disappointing. ...
Product Review – Newdermo Electric Shaver
Last week, I was sent an electric shaver from Newdermo to try out and review. The shaver is waterproof, allowing you to shave in the shower and can be used on all parts of the body. It comes with a cleaning brush. I have been on a quest to find a good electric razor because I am tired of wasting a ton of money on disposables and replacement heads. Plus I need a quick way to take care of my legs in the mornings before going to work. I was hoping that this razor might work. I was sorely disappointed. When it arrived, the box had water damage. It looked like it had been partially submerged at some point. It’s supposed to be waterproof, so I figured there wouldn’t be an issue. Put in two AAA batteries, and it didn’t turn on. I tired multiple set and was never able to get it to turn on. So, I can’t really recommend this one since it didn’t work. I don’t know if the issue is because it was wet at some point, or if it’s a battery terminal issue. I’m in the process of returning it to ...
Product Review – DawnRaid Latex Underbust Waist Trainer
A few weeks ago, I was asked to try out and review the Latex Underbust Workout Steel Boned Corset Waist Trainer from DawnRaid. This waist trainer has three layers of laytex that helps boosts thermal activity to help burn fat while working out, and is said to be able to reduce your waist size 3 to 5 inches. It is available in several different colors and a wide range of sizes. I have wanted to try a waist trainer for some time and was excited to get this one. The first one I got was way to big. I didn't measure my waist, instead going by my old waist size not realizing how much weight I had lost since I started working. I sent it back and ordered a 4X, which fits a 37 to 40 inch waist. It was insanely difficult to fasten and I never was able to get connect all of the hooks. It was also very loose/baggy in several spots, and there was a gap of nearly two inches between the top of it & my skin just under my bust line. The trainer is a little stretchy, but not much making, it ...
Product Review – EarlySense LIVE
Last week, I was sent an EarlySense LIVE to try out and review. EarlySense LIVE is a device that goes under your mattress to track your sleep. It connects via Bluetooth to your phone and syncs to the LIVE app. The device tracks your heartbeat, breathing, stress levels, and more. I’ve suffered from insomnia for years and have to take prescription sleeping pills every night in order to sleep. The past few years I have been using a wrist tracker to see how long I sleep so that I can track how well my current dosage of pills is working. The trouble with the wrist tracker is that it does not go very in depth, it has be by charged every few days, and it can be very difficult to get it to connect to my phone at times. EarlySense fixes these issues. It stays plugged into a wall outlet, and has plenty of cord to reach any spot under your mattress. As mentioned earlier, it tracks a plethora of details and then uses all of that data to score your sleep. You can view any day to see how well ...