WITHME Signal Velvet Lip Master Review (Available on Amazon)

WITHME Signal Velvet Lip Master Review
Color: 04 Romantic Signal

I'm not really into make up. I rarely (very rarely) wear more than eye shadow and eyeliner, and that's IF I even wear any at all. I am very much into lip balm, but surely that doesn't count! However, lately my lips have been looking drab and I've been thinking of adding some color. When I saw this promotion for discounted lip color to try, I knew I was interested, but I first wanted to be sure it was vegan-friendly and not tested on animals at any stage of its production, so I asked the question on Amazon and received this response from the seller:

This product is vegan and does not contain animal ingredients.
WITHME (Evas cosmetics) does not perform any kind of animal test at any stage.
Thank you.
By BEAUTY INSIDE SELLER on February 26, 2018

According to the Amazon sale page, here are the "Main Ingredients: Buttyrospermum Parki (Shea Butter), Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pronus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Macadamia Intergrifolia Seed Oil, Hyrogenated Coconut Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil."

The product information on Amazon reads:

A highly comfortable, long wear liquid lip lipstick that dries matte with intense color pay-off and transfer-proof properties.
The exclusive liner-like applicator allows for precision outlining and filling in—creating perfectly defined lips every time.
Light weight, Naked Lip feel : Its moisturizing formula has a built-in primer that provides a smooth, even glide.
Matte Velvet Finish: A luxurious, velvety texture with a sophisticated, matte finish.
Long Lasting Formula : Lasts all day with transfer-proof finish and amazing staying power.

It comes in a nice black box and an attractive tube. The lip color goes on pretty easily. It's a liquid and a bit thinner than lip colors I've used before and it thickens as it dries. Most matte lip colors tend to dry the lips. This item claims to have natural moisturizers in it to keep lips feeling hydrated, but mine did feel dry after the lip color dried. I did apply lip balm over mine which helped immensely and didn't affect the color too much. It did, however, make my lips shiny, which pretty much defeats the point of a matte lip color. Personally, I'd rather use my lip balm on top and have shiny lips than to have them feel dry and uncomfortable.

Here are some pictures of me in both a natural light and an indoor lighting:

This specific color, Romantic Signal, is a pretty pink shade, not too much darker than natural lip color. It was perfect for me as this was the color I was aiming for. I wanted something not too drastic but slightly darker than my natural lip color to make them stand out just a little more.

The longevity of the color is pretty good. I applied it at night (then applied lip balm on top after it dried) and still had a decent amount of color on my lips in the morning:

The current price for this lip color on Amazon is $12 and is available with free shipping for Prime members. Most discount drug store lipsticks range from about $6 to $10 and higher end products can be anywhere from $20 to $30 to $40 or even more! I think the price is fair for this product and it's a good value for the money. I'd rate this product 4 stars out of 5 because it's easy to use, a great color (comes in a variety of other shades as well), long lasting, fair price, and vegan-friendly. Because it was a bit more drying than I prefer, I'm not sure I'd buy it again. I will probably try a tinted lip balm in the near future. If you're a lipstick buff, however, you will probably enjoy this brand and want to try it out for yourself, so I would definitely recommend it!

I visited the site listed on the product for more information, but it was not in English and I couldn't figure out how to translate it, so I wasn't able to discover anything further from the site itself. The seller on Amazon was quick to answer any questions I had, as referenced above.

Mardental WhyteIT Teeth Whitening Pen: Amazon Product Review

Seller description on Amazon:
Everybody deserves to have a bright smile, and now we’re bringing you the smart and budget-friendly solution: WhyteIT!

With this professional whitening pen you can have great results in whitening your smile in a matter of two weeks. The box contains just one pen, intended for home use, enough for a 30-day supply.
We use a very effective and GENTLE formula, carefully crafted in the EU in order to make you look happier than ever.
We do NOT use hydrogen peroxide or any ingredients that tend to worsen teeth condition or your health in general.
We have developed this 4.5” pen with a slim and handy design so that it’s very comfortable to hold and contain in any bag or purse.
In order to apply the gel, you simply brush and dry your teeth with a tissue. Then twist the back cap of the pen and apply minimal amounts of the gel on the teeth’s surfaces while smiling wide.
You can rest your lips 30 seconds after application and avoid consuming food of drink for at least one hour. You should keep this product away from direct sunlight. Use this product no more than twice a day.
Ingredients: Deionized water, 14% Carbamide Proxide, Potassium Sorbate, Carbomer, EDTA, Polysorbate 20, Gluten

MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE and REVIEW:

I applied to my top first as it was easier to hold my mouth open with my fingers rather than trying to force and hold a wide smile that long, then applied to bottom. It does foam up slightly and seems like something similar to peroxide is used, but they specifically note no hydrogen peroxide is in the ingredients. Swished it around in my mouth for a good thirty seconds then spit out. I avoided eating or drinking anything for at least an hour after using. Pretty easy to use and fairly comparable to other whitening pens. The retail price at just under $20 for a 30-day supply is comparable as well.

I really would have liked a color guide included, such one of those strips that have a range of yellow to white representing tooth color so I could compare before and after. I used for about two weeks once a day (minimal instructions were provided whether to use once a day, twice a day, although it does suggest to not use MORE than twice a day) before bed most often. My first use was on January 15, 2018 and the "after" photo (the horribly blurry one, which will be replaced soon) was taken on February 05, 2018. It did not cause any white spots or discoloration. The strange marks on my teeth are unfortunate stains from braces and bad dentistry in my teens, but that's another story!

Honestly, I have not noticed any real change in my teeth except perhaps a barely noticeable and minimal improvement. I’ve taken before and after pictures and tried to get the same light and angle each time for best comparison.

Summary: I would have liked more instruction such as whether to use once or twice daily, whether to use a thin or thicker layer when applying, etc. It did come in very attractive packaging. Price is comparable to similar products. Results are not promising, yet still to be determined. I received this product at a substantial discount and don't think I would buy it given the chance and knowing it has questionable results.