Product review: Brori Electric Facial Shaver Razor for Women Bikini Trimmer

 

 This shaver has three heads: rotary shaver for face, flat head for bigger areas like legs or bikini, and small flat razer for eyebrow trimming.  This shaver is larger and louder than my old rotary shaver, but it has a stronger motor and works better than the smaller older shaver. However, neither one of them is as good as "Panasonic Facial Hair Trimmer for Women ES2113PC."  Bottom line: it works, but slower and louder than the top-of-the-line facial trimmer.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: Gazeled Clip On Fan, 10000mAh Battery

 

This fan is almost 8" across, and it can move 360 degrees in two directions, so I can aim it at any angle I want. It has a large clip that can serve as a stand, the clip opens up to 2" wide, and holds well. I can mount it in many places; I like clipping it to a shelf, so it blows at me while working at my desk.  

The fan has three speeds: low, medium, and high. The fan is very quiet on the low setting, and the noise gets a little louder with increased airflow. It is surprisingly powerful on the high setting. I have several clip fans, and by comparison, it blows stronger than any of them.

This fan has a built-in battery and can charge with either mini USB or Type C USB cords. It can run plugged or on a battery.

The fan is made out of heavy-duty plastic (the fan cage and the stand). The fan is steady on its base and makes no clanking noises.  This fan is a terrific clip fan for anywhere in the house, but I think it is too big for a stroller.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: Haven Toothbrush Cover

 

 These toothbrush covers work well for adult and child toothbrushes.  They open like a clip with a hinge.  They keep the toothbrush clean.  Because of the clip, they are much larger than my old toothbrush covers, but they feel solid and well made.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Product review: Vitruvi Move Cordless Diffuser, Ultrasonic Essential Oil Wireless Diffuser for Aromatherapy

 

This cordless diffuser has a good idea of operating cordlessly, but it is not reliable. It worked well for one day (meaning had a reasonable amount of mist that I could see with my eyes), but on day two, after a full recharge, I could no longer see any mist; I could only feel it a little bit if I put my hand against the opening.  On the first day, it operated for 4 hours (I turned off the light effects not to waste the battery on light). On the second day, it worked only for 1 hour without any visible mist.

The cordless diffuser is a good idea because you can put it anywhere without wires getting in the way.  Wireless charging for a diffuser is not a good idea because cordless charging is slower.  I would much rather have a cord that plugs directly into the diffuser and have the diffuser charge faster. I would also like to have a bigger, more reliable battery. If I can't see the mist, it is not generating enough moisture to humidify the air. This design might be sexy, but it is not practical.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link. 

 

 Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: Modvel Deluxe Shiatsu Heating Pillow Kneading Massager

 

 The massager works by rotating the four malls inside of the pillow with an optional heat setting.  The heat is pretty low level; it is too low to make any difference.  

This massager fits the back of my office chair. It comes with an adjustable belt and an extension belt, so it should fit just about any office chair.  When I am not using it, I turn it around so it hangs in the back of the chair.

The massage action is pretty good; you can control how hard the massage is by how much you press against the balls.  The position of the balls is pretty limited, but it does hit one problem area for my painful shoulder well.  If you press the balls to the wrong area, it can be quite painful because the balls are plastic and very hard, no give at all.  The bottom line is that this massager is pretty good, but I find the rubber LaCrosse ball pressed against a wall more effective because I can change where the pressure is in a much more flexible fashion.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Product review: Serene Drops - Individually Packaged Hand Sanitizer, Travel Size, Disinfectant Spray

 

This listing contains one spray. I imagined that the travel size spray would be smaller.  It is 5/8" thick and 4"H x 2.25"W. It is a bit too thick to put into a pocket.

The spray works by pressing the button at the top.  The button is not protected in any way, and it gets accidentally pressed in my purse by the wallet and other things. So it does not work well for carrying in my purse.

I found that keeping in my car's cup holder is the best way to keep it safe while it is not in use.

The spray system works well; however, I wish it was unscented.  Alcohol scent evaporates quickly, the perfume smell of the spray lingers on my hands for a long time.  It is disappointing that the unscented option is not available.  Most people I know prefer unscented disinfectants.  I think it would be a popular option if it were available.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆

Product review: Digital Hearing Aid Hearing Amplifier, Brand: YWFJYXDRM

 

 The hearing aid comes in a nice package.  The package includes a hearing aid for one ear, a carrying case, two batteries, and extra ear tips.  The case is very nice and closes securely.

This hearing aid is an amplifier; it makes sounds louder.  It does not correct hearing loss if the hearing is lost at specific ranges.  

The main issue I had with it was that I found it hard to control the whistling sound it makes.  The instructions do not explain how to fix it, what causes it.  The high pitch whistling sound is unpleasant.  

To control the volume, you need to use the small buttons on the back.  The plus and minus printed on buttons are very small printed in faint color; I could not see them until I saw an enlarged photo I made for this review.

It is hard to turn the hearing aid off; you have to take the battery out to turn it off (which requires you to have dextrous fingers).  The battery is tiny and is easy to lose.  The case has a place for a battery, but it just an indentation within a case; I wish it had a battery compartment that closed to keep the battery from being lost.

The documentation that comes with the hearing aid is bad.  First, it covers many hearing aid models, and none of the models matched the name of the model written on the box I received.  I had to guess which one I have by selecting an image in the instructions that looked most like the hearing aid in front of me.   Instructions said that right and left hearing aids are marked by red and blue dot. My hearing aid had no colorful dots.  Instructions did not explain how to fix whistling noises.  The documentation did not provide sufficient and clear guidance.

I got this hearing aid for my elderly mother, who is not good with technology, and this hearing is too hard for her to use.  It is hard for her to keep the sound at the right level, it is hard to deal with whistling noises, and it is hard to turn off.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: Reusable Disposable Respirator Face Mask Cover with Headband Strap

 

Fantasy X mask has a nose clip and stiff cone design.  This cone shape keeps the mask away from your face, and it makes it easier to breathe. It fits comfortably over my face; it is large and covers a large portion of my face and tightly on the sides.  It has two headbands that go around the head (not ears).   This design makes the mask fit tightly over my face.

I took the mask on and off several times while testing it, and the loops stayed attached and did not snap off, which appears to be a common issue with some of these masks.

On  the negative side:
1. The masks do not have any markings (these masks are not KN95 masks even though they are shaped similar). 
2. I put each mask I buy through a water test. I fill the mask with water, hold the water in the mask for about a minute, and test for leaks and wetness on the outside of the mask.  This mask did not leak, but it felt slightly damp on the outside. KN95 masks, N95 masks, good surgical masks remain totally dry on the outside.  If the water cannot get out, that means COVID droplets will have trouble getting in.  The fact that the mask was slightly damp left me somewhat uncomfortable.  I will wear it in what I consider "safe" situations.
3. Masks have a shelf like of 36 months according to packaging. I have not seen masks with expiration dates. I wonder what goes bad in 36 months?

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: Sothing Fabric Shaver, Rechargeable Lint Remover, Use On Cotton, Polyester & Silk

 

This fabric shaver works well. It removes the pills in just a few strokes. Nice to see some of my favorite knits looking like new.

The shaver comes with a rechargeable battery and a C-type charging cable.  It glows red when charging and turns green when it is fully charged.

The removed fuzz is stored in a transparent acrylic compartment so you can see when it is time to empty it. Removing the compartment is easy. The package also includes a small brush to clean to help with emptying it.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: Green Ekii Antaxid Reflux & Heartburn Calendula & Kaolin Liquid Suspension

 

 Green Ekii Antaxid Reflux liquid is a thick and slimy liquid with an unpleasant taste. Its consistency reminds me of honey but obviously not its taste. It does appear to coat the internals to decrease heartburn and bloating effectively, but it is difficult to consume due to unpleasant texture and taste.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: Little Giant Ladders, Jumbo Step, 3-Step, 2 Foot, Step Stool, Aluminum, Type 1AA, 375 lbs Weight Rating, (11903)

 

The Little Giant step stool replaced a step stool without a handlebar.  I can't believe the difference; I feel so secure on top of it! 

The listing description did not have all the measurements I wanted to know in advance:

* Each step is 8.5" D x 13.5" W*
* Floor to first step = 9"
* Floor to second step = 18"
* Floor to third step = 27"
* From the third step to handlebar top = 27"
* Front legs extend 10" forward
* Feet 2" x 3"
* Weight 16 pounds

Some other notes:

* One of the things I use the step stool for is to change batteries in my Arlo video camera, hung outside under the porch. I stand on the stool that is inside and reach forward.  The front legs of this step stool extend forward 10". This places me too far away from the camera, and I can't reach it leaning forward, which I could do with my old step stool. I managed to do it by placing the step stool sideways and then reaching out to the side rather than forward.

* Carrying the step stool requires me to hold it by a metal edge which really digs into my hand.  I wish there were a silicone pad on the edge of the step so it was easier to carry. I keep a small hand towell near the step stool, so my hand has some soft protection.

Overall, fabulous step stool. I just wish I bought it earlier, it would have saved me from many anxious climbs.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: Consdan Handcraft Solid Oak Wood Stool , low stool

 

What a great little stool; it exceeded my expectations.  It is very sturdy and well made. It is made out of solid oak, the top of the stool has a beautiful grain finish, the feet have felt pads to protect the floor from scratching.  Made in the USA.

It can be used as a child stool or a stool for tying shoes.  I thought it was attractive enough to use it as a stand for a diffuser.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: MIXC Plant Caddy, 12 Inch Plant Stand with Wheels, Outdoor Round Wood Rolling Plant Dolly

 I usually prefer wood to plastic, but not in this case.  These plant caddies are not finished very well, so they are likely to get ruined by constant runoff from the plant pot that will rest on the caddy.  I got these caddies for the outside deck, and I doubt they will last for many seasons being outside in the rain and water runoff from the plants.  Each plant caddy is 28 oz.  The wheels are screwed in and not removable.  They have locks.  There is a hole in the middle of each caddy for drainage.  If scalloped edges were visible, they would be attractive, but in my case, they are covered by the pots and are not visible.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★☆☆

Product review: Power Pro Foot File by Precision Beauty

 

 I have been using callus removers for several years. This is a decent callus remover but does not have some of the advanced features some callus removers have now, such as rechargeable batteries with a digital readout showing battery level, or vacuum which sucks up the ground off skin.

On the positive side, it does a good job removing thickened skin or trimming toenails. It removes skin or nails in a very thin layer. Removing skin in a very thin layer is a good thing; it prevents injury to healthy skin.

The package includes:
* The callus remover.
* A small brush to clean the callus remover.
* A spare griding heads (so there is a total of two).

I have a callus on the bottom of my foot. If it gets too thick, it bothers me when I walk, and I used to see a podiatrist so he could grind it down for me. Then I discovered electric callus removers, and they work as well as what my podiatrist does. I use the callus removers dry; they are not painful at all; they remove dry skin in a very thin layer. I worked a few seconds at a time, checking the result not to remove too much skin.  I  have not been back to a podiatrist since I began using electric callus removers a few years ago.

The callus remover runs on two AA batteries.  Batteries are not included. I use rechargeable AA batteries, and they power the callus remover sufficiently to do a good job.  

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★★

Product review: Micron Face Mask Made in Canada Level 3

 

Micron masks are three-ply masks with a nose clip. They fit comfortably over my face, do not pull on ears too much, and breathing in them is very easy.

I test each mask with a water test.  I fill the mask with water, hold the water in the mask for about a minute, and test for leaks.  This mask did not leak, so it means it can protect me from spittle-carrying COVID droplets.

I took the mask on and off several times while testing it, and the loops stayed attached and did not snap off.  The only negative is that the mask has an Ozone or similar scent to them,  I am glad they were disinfected, but I hope the scent will go away as I air out the masks.

You can find it on Amazon by following this link.

Ali Julia review ★★★★☆