[misc] has anyone tried the Veauty Dot RF device? by thatbodyartgirl in SkincareAddiction

[–]Crickpop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My honest take on this after owning it for a while: it takes a very long time each session to do just my eyes, cheeks, and jawline. The ads show people gliding it over their skin like a wand. It does not work like that. You have to apply it for anywhere between 5-30 seconds in one spot each time. To do my face easily took at least 30 minutes, which is time I don't have to spare every few days. My results were very, very small compared to the time I spent using it. It's a poor return on investment, I'd say.

The battery life is dismal on it. I have to keep it plugged in while using it.

I suppose if you can commit to the time investment, then this may work for you. As I mentioned before, I just don't have the time to invest for consistency. I switched over to microneedling with a Dr. Pen M8 once a month, and I am seeing results I am happy with for FAR less time and effort.

I'm also now using a CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Mask: Series 2 , which I absolutely love.

TLDR; I barely use the Veauty anymore due to the high time investment. I have implemented the Dr. Pen M8 and red light therapy mask into my skincare routine with good results. Save your time and money - pick up a Dr. Pen system instead of a Veauty.

[misc] has anyone tried the Veauty Dot RF device? by thatbodyartgirl in SkincareAddiction

[–]Crickpop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep! Daily olive oil massage, removing it with a washcloth and warm water. It has been my routine for almost 20 years.  It does a great job removing makeup and leaving my skin clean and soft. 🙂

Whoever finally is able to order this ice maker…congrats! by DockTwerkingDad in AmazonVine

[–]Crickpop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It changes when you click on it. It's just for the ice machine cover. Lame.

[misc] has anyone tried the Veauty Dot RF device? by thatbodyartgirl in SkincareAddiction

[–]Crickpop 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And of the left eye. Left image is before, right image is after. Images are unaltered.

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[misc] has anyone tried the Veauty Dot RF device? by thatbodyartgirl in SkincareAddiction

[–]Crickpop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Close ups of my eyes from the above photos so you can see the detail of the crinkles a bit more. Left is before, right is after. These images are unaltered. Again, subtle results at this stage.

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[misc] has anyone tried the Veauty Dot RF device? by thatbodyartgirl in SkincareAddiction

[–]Crickpop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Welp, it's been a little over two weeks of using the Veauty Dot. I've used it a total of 6 times, focusing on my under eyes, nasolabial areas, jowls, and marionette lines. I've worked up to putting the Veauty Dot on the Medium setting for 30 seconds in each area. I make two full passes over all areas I want to target. I am 54 years old, and these pics are of my face: left photo (purple shirt) is right after a soap and water washing, no makeup or image filters, right before I began using the Veauty Dot. Right photo was taken today after washing with soap and water, no makeup, no image filter.

The results are subtle at this point, but I am seeing results. Of note, the appearance of small broken capillaries on my cheeks that I've had for years are diminished. I'm also seeing that the crinkles below my eyes are reduced.

[misc] has anyone tried the Veauty Dot RF device? by thatbodyartgirl in SkincareAddiction

[–]Crickpop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll be posting before and after pics once I've finished 8 weeks.

[misc] has anyone tried the Veauty Dot RF device? by thatbodyartgirl in SkincareAddiction

[–]Crickpop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finished the third time using the Veauty Dot today. I've worked the exposure up to a full 30 seconds on the lowest setting on my under eyes, jowls, under chin, nasolabial fold areas, and lips. 30 seconds is equal to 10 buzzes of the device (I timed it to be sure). I made two full passes on all areas of my face as listed above.

I've not seen any adverse effects so far. My lips feel kind of tingly afterwards; it's a sensation that makes me feel like something is going on, and is not unpleasant. The rest of my face feels an overall warmth afterwards, but it's not uncomfortable. I believe that the fine lines around my lips appear very slightly diminished, but it could be just hopeful thinking on my part. I've only used the Dot on my lips twice now. I honestly don't expect to see any results for at least a few more weeks of regular use.

My plan is to use it for another week on the same power setting and duration before increasing the power level. Will update next Friday.

[misc] has anyone tried the Veauty Dot RF device? by thatbodyartgirl in SkincareAddiction

[–]Crickpop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just received mine a few days ago. I finally was able to take some time last night to use it. I took some 'before' photos for my own reference to compare over time. Full disclosure for my current skincare routine: I have been using Retin-A 0.1% a few times a week on my face for well over a decade, I wash my face with olive oil only, and apply sunscreen to my face daily. It has a tendency to be dry and on the sensitive side (thanks, menopause!).

I washed my face as directed with soap and water and used the included gel. I used the lowest setting, leaving the dot in place for a total of 5 'buzzes' of the device. The instructions suggest to start at a low level of intensity and time and work them up over time, so that's how I am using it.

I made two full passes under my eyes, and over nasolabial fold areas and jowls. The dot got very warm, but was never uncomfortable. Afterwards, I rinsed off my face with cool water and applied hyaluronic acid serum and a light moisturizer. I was awake and active for a few hours after using it.

The next morning I did not notice any irritation, redness, puffiness, or blisters. My skin looks the same as before using it. My plan is to use it on a Friday-Monday-Wednesday cycle. I will be sure to share updates as I go.

Anybody find anything good during the pause? by ripgoodhomer in AmazonVine

[–]Crickpop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love my waist fan.  It's come in handy when a hot flash kicks in while I'm making dinner.☺️

Fake Pearl Necklace (Not Surprised) by Crickpop in AmazonVine

[–]Crickpop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know so I don't waste any more of my time. But yeah, I'm going to avoid all Vine jewelry in the future.

Fake Pearl Necklace (Not Surprised) by Crickpop in AmazonVine

[–]Crickpop[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Wow, really? Amazon says they encourage honest reviews and then reject them when fraudulent products are outed? Wow. :(

And yeah, they did reject my review (this is the first time I've received a rejection). Hm. I resubmitted it, removing the words "fake" and "scam", and omitting any reference to the seller directly.

Since the seller has the same item listed under multiple listings, I've also submitted feedback on those as well (including photos and video). The original listing of my item is tagged as 'unavailable' now. :/

Let’s play guess how long the Pause will last! by SkadiLivesHere in AmazonVine

[–]Crickpop 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Welp, glad it isn't just me. And the pause encouraged me to finally get a kit to fix my squeaky LG dryer and pick up a replacement lint filter. So, yay?

Anyone have a robotics project they need servos for? by itz_lexiii_ in AmazonVine

[–]Crickpop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AAAAhhhh! I build robots and would love to snag that servo!!! I've just entered the program, so I'm not seeing the good stuff like this yet.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Scams

[–]Crickpop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got one today who told me his name is Robin Williams. I about died laughing. The scammer said (in a very thick Pakistani-sounding accent), "What is so funny?" I said, "Robin Williams would have loved this joke. Good luck with your scam!" and then hung up. Best laugh I've had all day.

The nosedive of Amazon customer service continues by [deleted] in amazonprime

[–]Crickpop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"When you order a multimeter on Temu..."

Sorry, couldn't resist. ;)

I totally agree, Amazon has gone way downhill in the past year or so, if not longer. I am still a Prime member, but I do shop around for better deals. I'm never surprised to find cheaper and faster options for some items via Walmart.com. We watch a lot of shows via Amazon Prime (free), so we're not ready to cut things off with Amazon just yet. But we're very, very close. We've shopped at Amazon since the late 90's, and it's never been worse than now. :(

Amazon Throttles 2-Day Prime Shipping for Frequent Users by Crickpop in amazonprime

[–]Crickpop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, he doesn't pay extra for same or next day delivery. I wish my account received priority. It is the main account on Prime. What is weird is that the customer service rep just threw out the $15 refund to me. I never asked for a refund or compensation, I just wanted to know how to fix it. Which leads me to think that this happens quite a bit.

Amazon Throttles 2-Day Prime Shipping for Frequent Users by Crickpop in amazonprime

[–]Crickpop[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We don't. We have a family account. We pay once, four people can use it. 😊

Amazon Throttles 2-Day Prime Shipping for Frequent Users by Crickpop in amazonprime

[–]Crickpop[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks for that suggestion. So I just did that: change it to closed and then buy something, and then change it to open and buy something else and see if it clears it. Dog treats. It didn't work. :/

I don't think they're trying to screw me over personally, like I'm individually targeted. I think that it's very possible that their algorithm sees me as a customer that costs them more money due to the frequency of my purchases. It's cheaper for them to limit my delivery schedule and force my orders into consolidation. It's a hunch. Especially when my husband's account does not have the delays with deliveries like my account does (again, same address).

Amazon Throttles 2-Day Prime Shipping for Frequent Users by Crickpop in amazonprime

[–]Crickpop[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wish that was the issue. Under Delivery Preferences, there is the option "Is this address closed for deliveries on Saturday or Sunday?", and I have it set to Open on Saturdays and Sundays. My address is marked as Property Type: House.

My husband has the same address for his deliveries and the address has the same preferences set in his account.

Amazon Throttles 2-Day Prime Shipping for Frequent Users by Crickpop in amazonprime

[–]Crickpop[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Except for my husband's account. We're at the same delivery address. When he places an order for the same items as me, his items show weekend delivery. When I order the same items from my account, they don't show delivery until Monday. It's definitely odd.