Popsonic faves and flops!

Popsonic sells a variety of self care products such as toothbrushes, skin exfoliators and more for both men and women. Looking around online you'll find mixed reviews on their products ranging from one star reviews to five star reviews, I recently tried out nine of their products and wanted to share my experience with you! So today I'll go over which products worked and which were simply flops. 

My favorite product from them that I tested out is the "Smoothie" which is a small round hair removal deceive that can be used to help remove peach fuzz and hair on the face. It runs off of one AAA battery which is included with the product, and it has a cap for when it is being stored. The device is light weight and essentially works like a nose hair trimmer, you click the button on and the round trimmer on the top will begin to move. I find it is best to use this device in a circular motion to get the closest and most even hair removal, I haven't experienced any hair pulling while using this product. The smoothie retails for $24.99

The "Spade" is also a great product, which is used to help cleanse your skin, massage and infuse your favorite skincare products. It has a duel use, one side has small silicone bristles which are used during cleansing while the vibrations help remove dead skin, dirt and oil. On the back side are a few wave shaped ridges that are intended to help massage and infuse your favorite lotions, serums and skincare products into your skin to help you achieve a healthy glow. The spade retails for $99.99

I'd have to say the Typhoon water flosser is a close tie to being my favorite alongside the Smoothie, and it is the product out of the eight that I use the most. I like that after the water flosser is charged I can use it as a cordless water flosser so I can use it at the bathroom sink or in the shower. It's charge holds for quite sometime, in fact after I charged it the first time I haven't had to recharge it yet and I use it quite frequently. I do wish it held a bit more water because it seems to empty out quickly, however refilling it is simple and doesn't take long. If you haven't used a water flosser it may take a use or two for your teeth to get used to it, you may experience slight bleeding in your gums (happens with regular flossing too) that will stop the more you use it. It comes with four different tips, so you can save the extras to replace old tips with or four different people can use this since each tip has a different colored band. The typhoon water flosser retails for $49.99

Up next is the Go Sonic Toothbrush which is a travel sized electric toothbrush. This one went to my husband to test out, he didn't like how small the toothbrush head was. Otherwise the electric toothbrush part of it works perfectly fine, and it has a nice cap to keep your toothbrush cleaner and make it easier to take it on trips. It is battery operated and the battery seems to last for a good amount of time.  This toothbrush comes in nineteen different colors, comes with one replacement brush head and retails for $19.99. 

Two of the products came as a duo, which are the lip exfoliator and the sugar lip scrub. I enjoyed the sugar lip scrub which helped leave my lips feeling soft and looking smooth, however I didn't like the lip exfoliator as would consider it a flop. It didn't really feel like it was doing anything aside from moving the sugar scrub back and forth, I had better results using the sugar scrub and just my finger.  Prior to trying out the sugar scrub on the exfoliator I had tried it by itself and still didn't notice any difference. The biggest issue I had with this was that the lip exfoliator was a pain in the butt to clean, the sugar scrub just wanted to stay stuck in-between the small silicone bristles and even using my fingers to scrub it made it take a bit to clean. The duo retails for $29.99 or you can buy the scrub by itself for $12.99

Second to last we have the Strawberry 3 in 1 Exfoliator, it has a section of silicone bristles to help cleanse and massage your face and a thin steel edge along the side to help exfoliate and remove dead skin. After washing you can turn use the steel edge at a 45 degree angle to help open pores and lift dead skin for removal of dirt and oils. I suggest using this while you are in the shower, the combination of the steam and the vibration from this product will give you the best results for removing dead skin, plus it makes it easier and more convenient to rinse it off. The steel edge comes with a protective cover and it also comes with a charging cord, the charging port can be a little difficult to find (it is located on the back side towards the middle of the product). This product retails for $79.99

The final two products I reviewed were the Zip compact razor for men (retails for $49.99) and the LED gooseneck mirror (retails for $39.99). I wasn't happy with either of these products because they simply didn't seem to work as advertised. The compact razor is a wet/dry razor that didn't seem to cut hair at all, whether it was dry hair or wet hair. My husband tested it out on his face and I tested it out on my arm, neither of us saw any difference in the area we used it on and we tried using it at different angles/using different amounts of pressure. If it would have worked properly it would have been nice to use during travel, however since it didn't work I tossed it out. The mirror had LED lights on it which are nice and help you properly see what you are doing, however I couldn't get the suction cup base to stick to anything in my bathroom no matter how many times I tried. I even tried getting the bottom of it slightly wet like you would when sticking a suction cup to the inside of the shower, however it still wouldn't hold and kept falling down/over. 

Disclaimer- The products mentioned above were provided by Popsonic for the review free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.

Jord Wood Watches Giveaway & Review!

**This was not a paid post. My honest opinions were used, they are solely my own & they may vary from others.The products mentioned below have been provided by Jord Wood Watches for the review & $100 GC giveaway free of charge.**

Shopping for gifts for men can always be a little difficult, usually during the holidays the usual things come to mind like new pajamas, shoes, etc but what I've never really thought about getting before was a watch. When Jord contacted me recently and asked if I would be interested in working with them on a review and giveaway I said yes. Jord sent me a watch for review and wants to giveaway a $100 gift card to one lucky reader. All of Jords watches are hand-crafted wood time pieces that are sure to add a lot of Bang! to your wardrobe.



As soon as I opened the package from Jord I was highly impressed and I had not seen the watch at that point. So what was impressive about just opening the package? The watch arrived in a beautiful wooden box that smelled fantastic, it also came with bonus goodies like a brush on preserver for the watch wood. The wooden box it arrived in is the box you can store your watch it, it has a slotted middle and under it is a small baggie that helps control the humidity in the wood and it has a magnetic top. The watch itself is absolutely gorgeous, fits well and looks great with almost any outfit. Their Men's Watch selection is packed full of unique and beautiful watches.



The clasp is very easy to do one handed, it snaps together flawlessly and pops back open without any issues when you squeeze the release buttons. The watch requires no battery, it is self-winding which is pretty neat and crazy, it doesn't seem possible but you can see it moving all by itself. Size wise the watch isn't too bad bulk wise, and it is definitely and eye catching piece. The piece is doesn't move around a lot it likes to sit right on your wrist which means you won't have to fidget with it when you go to check the time.

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DirtyBird Energy Giveaway & Review!

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I usually review a lot of bath and skin care products that are geared towards women, but it isn't too often I post reviews for men or neutral products so I am hoping to change that soon starting with this post. I recently learned about a company called DirtyBird a creator of energy soaps and the name of the company along with how their product packaging drew me in. They sell three different soaps that come in a reusable container.

                            
For my review I received all three soaps to test out for a review. The original bar of DirtyBird is a caffeine and peppermint infused soap bar designed to help give you an energetic burst to start your day off right. This is the bar I think smells the best out of the three, it kind of reminds me of spearmint bubble gum. Relax is a aromatherapy blend of Lavender & Chamomile with Ylang Ylang, although it is made with lavender and chamomile but it smells like black licorice to me. Last but not least is Recover which is designed to be used after working out, a long days work, etc  it not only helps get rid of dirt and dead skin but it also zeroes in on bumps, bruises and inflammation for a speedier recovery with Arnica, Eucalyptus and Rosemary extracts. It will also open your sinus passages because it smells like vicks rub. The formula they use makes it to where it is almost a cross between a bar of soap and a bar of lotion, the leather is thick, creamy and it really moisturizes your skin.



Pros:

•  The soaps all smell pretty good, at first the scent is little over powering but after you leave the lid off for a bit the smell isn't quite as strong which makes it more enjoyable. 
• The bars are a great size that are easy to hold onto and the bars have a great lather to them. 
• Leaves your skin feeling lovely and leaves you in a good mood after a great bath. 
• Each bar retails for $5.99, between the size of the bar and the container this is a great price.

Cons:

•  The reusable containers are hard to get open and I would assume even harder with wet hands so if you plan on keeping them in the container I'd leave the lid off.

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Lugz Review & Giveaway!

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My fiance and I both work jobs where we are required to do a lot of walking which means we need reliable long lasting shoes. Not all brands of shoes are created equally, some brands are just down right horrible while others reign over the rest in both looks and quantity. Lugz is definitely a company that stands out to me, not only have I received shoes for them for review in the past but I've also bought boots from them as well. Their shoes and boots are extremely well made, they are long lasting and they stand out with their looks.

I very excited about having another chance recently to work with Lugz on a new review and giveaway here on Burning Moon's Inside Advice. I received a pair of Men's Rivington Mid canvas sneaker. Let me start by saying I am sorry I didn't include more personal photos in this review, my fiance ran off with these shoes and got them dirty at work faster than I was able to properly photograph them. He wore and walked in his last pair of shoes so much he wore a hole into them so I can't blame him for snatching these up so fast.

Overall we are pretty happy with this pair of shoes but there are two things that we didn't like, the first is that he finds these more difficult to get on than other mid ankle sneakers however we are hoping as he wears them more that they will stretch out a bit. The second is that they don't seem well ventilated for hot summer days, I wish they had some air holes on the sides to help with a bit of the heat trapped inside. On a good note, these sneakers look great with almost any outfit and they remind me of another popular sneaker brand which I like, they come in five different colors in two different heights. The material used makes them easy to wipe clean if they get overly dirty and they have a sturdy sole along with a comfortable inside which makes these shoes great for my fiances walking needs.

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Mantry Review!

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Some guys can be a real pain in the butt to shop for especially if you don't know them well, but one thing almost everyone can agree on that they like is food. So why not purchase them a box from Mantry which is a men's inspired food subscription box. What I like about this box that sets it apart from other "snack" type subscription's is that this isn't a snack box, yes from time to time it does come with what would be considered a snack item but it also comes with products that you can use while cooking.



Each box comes inside a small wooden crate with packing filler to keep everything in place and prevent any glass products from breaking. I like that the package is nice to either reuse for another purpose or you can easily take it apart to dispose of it. I haven't quite figured out what I would like to use it for yet, but I will think of something. So let's get down to the meat of the review shall we? The box we received for my fiance to review came with the following products: Pink House Alchemy Sarsparilla syrup, Granola Jones spice-a-delic granola, Fox point farm goat milk caramels, a Raaka chocolate bourbon cask aged chocolate bar,Red Clay hot sauce bourbon barrel aged verde hot sauce, and Parma sausage dry cured pepperoni. The theme for this box was "South in your mouth" and it sure did deliver! Every item included was packed full of flavor, and there was nothing in this box that we've tried before so it was nice to get a box that was completely new to us.



I do have to admit though that I myself didn't really enjoy the goat milk caramels or the bourbon chocolate mainly just because I don't like any hint of alcohol in my foods because I've never really been a drink it makes me sick to my stomach and when they say it is bourbon chocolate you really can taste the bourbon. However on the same note the verde hot sauce I couldn't really taste the bourbon flavor in so it was pretty good, the dry cured pepperoni was also quite delicious. I feel like they did a good job at selecting the products that went into this crate and I love that they provide you with an information sheet that shows you where the products comes from along with information on it. If you would like to subscribe to Mantry they deliver one box that contains six full size products bi-monthly and subscriptions start at $59 for a single box so you are looking at an average value of $10 per item included in the box. Mantry donates 1% of sales to City Harvest, helping rescue over 20 tons of food and redistributing it to families in need of good, fresh food.

Lugz Review & Giveaway!

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A good looking pair of reliable shoes can be one of the most important things you own, they help protect your feet during travel and many people notice shoes when meeting someone for the first time especially during job interviews. Lugz carries a large assortment of shoes and boots that fit both the reliable/sturdy aspect and goes above expectations in the looks department.



The last time I worked with Lugz I reviewed a pair of their Women’s Zrocs, this time I was offered a selection of boots to select from. After looking at the different boots I was able to select from I finally decided on the Men's Empire HI XC in Black/ Smokey and let me tell you it wasn't easy trying to decide which pair to review. I requested these boots in my husbands size because boots are pretty much the only type of footwear he will wear and these look just right for him.



This boot is fleece lined high-top boot and comes with a Flexastride molded memory foam insole, I was curious to see how it felt and how much room it took up inside of the boot itself so I slipped my foot into one before my fiance tried them on and they are pretty comfy! They also have a Mark II tested slip resistant rubber sole which is perfect for working outside in stormy conditions, going hiking and more. My fiance wore these all day Sunday while we were out of town enjoying our escape the room adventure and he was very comfortable in them the whole day. The first time he tried them on he thought they were just a tad bit too big because there seemed to be extra room near his toes but once he got up and started walking around the realized they were just right and the little bit of room was nice near is toe area. If anything gets spilled on them or mud slashed up on them they are easy to clean and will look brand new again once they are wiped off. I think these boots look very professional and are a good year round boot.

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Dollar Shave Club Review!

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I've featured a number of women's and children's so far as part of my 2016 Holiday Gift Guide so now it is time for something for the men. If you are a cable TV watcher I am sure you've seen the hilarious commercials from the Dollar Shave Club which helps you Shave time & Shave money with their subscription boxes. Each month they will ship you a box that has new razors in it, they have three different priced boxes depending on what kind of razor you would like, they also offer tons of facial products and bath products such as their one wipe charlies that you can add to your box.



In my box I received a very nice razor handle with a set of four six blade razor heads, Dr. Carver's Post shave cream, Dr. Carver's Repair Serum, Dr. Carver's pre-shave oil, Big cloud good shake hand cream, Big cloud wind master lip balm, Dr. Carver's shave butter & A pack of One wipe Charlies. I love that they offer a wide variety of facial and skin products for men that help their skin before, during and after shaving because everyone knows that razor burn is unpleasant and no one wants that on their face, having skin that isn't dried out also helps prevent in-grown hairs so that is a plus. These products will help you (or your husband/brother/son) get a close and smooth shave, the post shave products will them help with providing moisture to the skin and help it look it's best.

 

You won't find any fruity, flowery or girly scents in this box! All of the products are very light in fragrance if at all, and they are all manly smells many of the products remind me of a light sandal wood scent and they smell pretty good. Depending on how often you shave the facial products should last quite a while since you only need a little bit of each. The one wipe charlies are a great addition to any bathroom, they are peppermint scented butt wipes an will leave you feeling fresh and sparkly clean for those who have never used them before they may leave your butt feeling a little tingly and minty fresh due to the peppermint, they will leave you clean and smelling fresh. The basic razor box itself ranges from $1 for two blade razors to $9 a month for six blade razors and all the extra facial products vary in price this way you can customize your box to fit with your affordability.This subscription box really does live up to the hype you see in their commercials and they are worth checking out for yourself, or for a loved one, you could even pick some of these products up and use them as useful stocking stuffers.

599Fashion Review!

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 The holidays are one of the times of year that I like looking around for cheap clothes that are a great price but also a good quality so I can purchase some as Christmas gifts for my fiance, kids, mom, etc. 599Fashion is the perfect place to do some of that shopping because they offer a large assortment of affordable clothing for everyone in the family. Their website works a bit differently than other websites, they only have set amounts of each product in stock so you may see a shirt you like one night and then a day or two later it could be gone so if you see something you want I would jump on the chance to get it. They have new products weekly and usually get a large selection of new products every time they restock so the site is worth keeping an eye on. If you place a large order and one of the items ends up not being in stock when your order is processed they will refund you for that product. Most products on the website only cost $5.99 and some even cost less, they also sell jewelry, accessories and more.



This is their plus size sleeveless peplum top in black and white it is $5.99. I have a large chest so I like to buy shirts slightly larger so that everything has room, and this shirt looked rather cute so I picked it as one of my review items. The top looks wonderful and is very flattering, I like the white stripe with the black flower lace over it. The fabrics this shirt are made from are well made and thick, this would be perfect for the winter with a cardigan over it as shown above (cardigan link is below). I give this shirt a 5 out of 5 because it looks great, is well made, comfortable and it is at a price that can't be beat.


















This is the plus Size Solid Asymmetric Hem Shrug and it is $9.99. I love shurgs and cardigans, I have several of them but I still like adding new pieces to my collection for when I go out, go to work etc. I do have to admit I am a bit disappointed in this piece, it is quite a bit thinner than I had hoped it would be it is almost sheer and you can see the designs and everything of what ever you are wearing below it. It also arrived with holes in both of the pockets, if I were to have placed anything in the pockets it would have fallen right out, granted I can easily stitch this up but it isn't something you like to find when buying clothing. I give this a 3 out of 5 stars since the pockets can be fixed.

This is the Plus Size One Off Shoulder in red and it sells for $9.99. I have to admit when I seen they sold this in a 3xl I selected this for my sister-in-law as a Christmas gift, when it arrived it felt pretty dang soft so I decided to be evil and try it on and man oh man! This shirt is very comfortable because it is just slightly too large for me but sits comfortably so I know she is going to love it because the materials are so soft. The materials are nice and the shirt is well made, I didn't find anything wrong with the shirt aside from that it is a bit sheer so I would wear a tank top under it if you don't want the world to get a peek at your goods otherwise this shirt is wonderful. This shirt gets a 5 out of 5 stars.

Last but not least I loved the first top shown up above so much that I also opted to receive the Plus Size Lace Paneled Round Neck Sleeveless Skater Dress which is the shirt but in a dress version. This piece also fits nicely and is quite flattering, it is a big change for me to wear this because I don't wear dresses often and I never wear anything without sleeves but I feel pretty good in this dress and I look forward to wearing it more often. The materials keep you pretty warm so it is good to wear even in the winter, 5 out of 5 stars from me! 599Fashion does ship worldwide and the shipping rates vary depending on how much your order total comes out to. Everything I received was packaged nicely inside of clear bags to insure that if anything happened to the outside of the packaging the clothes wouldn't get wet or ruined, the order also arrived quickly.

Mantry Review!

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My fiance gets just as curious about what is in the packages that arrive to our home as I do, and he does get a little bummed out when I open it and he sees it is just makeup,toys or something that isn't too guy friendly. Let's face it, who doesn't like getting mail especially when the package is a surprise so you can imagine how happy he was when I told him we were getting the July box from Mantry for a review. Women have makeup subscription boxes and more so why can't the guys have some fun subscription boxes too? Mantry is a manly subscription box that shows up at your door monthly, with editorial stories and recipes that any guy can master with the products included in the box.





The package arrived in the evening when I was giving our son a bath, I heard the UPS guy knock and my fiance answered the door and he instantly became excited when he realized what it was. I had to tell him to wait to open it until our son was out of the bath so I could take some photos while he opened it. Each month the Mantry items arrive in a neat wooden crate and everything is packed to perfection so that nothing breaks, I like the crate because it can be reused to store things in the garage, broken down for a bon fire, or it can be used for a number of other things. Inside of the package we found Bittermilk - Bourbon barrel old fashioned, Chef's cut Jerky - Chipotle cracked pepper jerky, Vermont smoke & cure smoked pepperoni, Halfpops chipotle barbecue halfpops, Skillet Street food bacon jam and Southern Soul BBQ Hot Georgia soul sauce. As with any subscription of there is no guarantee you will love every single item that comes in the box, my fiance was very excited about all the items aside from the Bittermilk.





The jerky was the first thing to disappear from the box because my fiance loves almost everything having to do with Chipotle and we are both jerky lovers so he ate this right away. The Smoked pepperoni is also pretty good it has a rich flavor that normal store bought pepperoni doesn't offer, we used this to make a BBQ pepperoni and chicken pizza and we also ate some on crackers. The halfpops were also pretty good they are a cross between popcorn and corn nuts, they were crunchy and offered a mouth full of flavor, I would be interesting in seeing what other flavors they sell. We haven't used the other products as of yet but we plan on using them soon. The two recipes they featured with this box are a Smoked Pepperoni, Mozza & Basil grilled cheese and a Pulled pork with bacon jam and sliced apple sandwich that use products in this specific crate. If you want to try out the recipes yourself they are available on their website. What did we do with the wooden box? Our daughter asked to use it as a pet bed for her stuffed animals so we let her keep in after removing the two large staples that hold the lid onto the crate. The crates are $75 a month plus $10 for shipping and handling, it includes Six full sized artisan food products all handmade in the USA.