# Instant Shine did little for me as a woman: try 2x or stick with IO? **URL:** \ **Category:** Women's Pheromone Advice & Field Reports\ **Created:** [October 16, 2011, 3:59pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/instant-shine-did-little-for-me-as-a-woman-try-2x-or-stick-with-io/52856 "2011-10-16T15:59:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sarafina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Sarafina](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Sarafina)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2011, 3:59pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/instant-shine-did-little-for-me-as-a-woman-try-2x-or-stick-with-io/52856/1 "2011-10-16T15:59:10Z")
IS didnt do much for me..pretty disappointing..should I consider 2X or just accept that it’s just not the [pheromone](https://pheromonelabs.com/shop/) for me? IO on the other hand have been pretty consistent but I would love more of the social effects of IS. So what do you girls think..should I still see if IS could work with me with higher doses(has this been the case for anyone?) or just let it go lol. ---
**Author:** ![dfredi5000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b9bd4f/32.png) [@dfredi5000](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/dfredi5000)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2011, 7:10pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/instant-shine-did-little-for-me-as-a-woman-try-2x-or-stick-with-io/52856/2 "2011-10-16T19:10:48Z")
> [@Sarafina](#): > > IS didnt do much for me..pretty disappointing..should I consider 2X or just accept that it’s just not the pheromone for me? IO on the other hand have been pretty consistent but I would love more of the social effects of IS. > So what do you girls think..should I still see if IS could work with me with higher doses(has this been the case for anyone?) or just let it go lol. I have the same problem usually I need 2-3 sprays to notice the effects. try and do them close to your nose like upper chest or neck as well. Good luck and let us know how that works out. ---
**Author:** ![Sarafina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Sarafina](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Sarafina)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2011, 11:04pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/instant-shine-did-little-for-me-as-a-woman-try-2x-or-stick-with-io/52856/3 "2011-10-17T23:04:35Z")
Thanks..guess I should get 2X then and try that for a while..if that doesnt work..guess I’ll stick to IO ---
**Author:** ![classicalflower](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ad7895/32.png) [@classicalflower](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/classicalflower)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2011, 11:26am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/instant-shine-did-little-for-me-as-a-woman-try-2x-or-stick-with-io/52856/4 "2011-10-18T11:26:40Z")
Going to start experimenting with my mones today (only got them yesterday…oh the excitement!). Going to begin with instant shine (x2) so will let you know what I think! ---
**Author:** ![suzleigh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/51bf81/32.png) [@suzleigh](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/suzleigh)\ **Post date:** [November 4, 2011, 12:31pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/instant-shine-did-little-for-me-as-a-woman-try-2x-or-stick-with-io/52856/5 "2011-11-04T12:31:57Z")
I’m in the process of getting a refund on [Instant Shine](https://a314.com/product/shine/). A few years ago, a noxious, literally choking smell would drift over from the guy who worked beside me. I was too polite to say anything to him, but always wondered what exactly he was doing over there. Now I know. He was using this stuff, or something really similar to it. I’ve used IS for three days and find that I’m so miserable and self-conscious about how badly I smell that I wouldn’t know whether or not this was even working. And no, I have no fragrance sensitivities (I use Estee Lauder perfume every day). Why does this stuff have to smell so bad? ---
**Author:** ![tisha23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/53a042/32.png) [@tisha23](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/tisha23)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2011, 11:09am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/instant-shine-did-little-for-me-as-a-woman-try-2x-or-stick-with-io/52856/6 "2011-11-07T11:09:56Z")
> [@Sarafina](#): > > IS didnt do much for me..pretty disappointing..should I consider 2X or just accept that it’s just not the pheromone for me? IO on the other hand have been pretty consistent but I would love more of the social effects of IS. > So what do you girls think..should I still see if IS could work with me with higher doses(has this been the case for anyone?) or just let it go lol. How much have you used and when you say its not working for you what exactly were your expectations for it ? Ishine can be a tough one to get a handle on because it doesnt always make people react directly to you. It enhances there moods and sense of well being around you. Sort of like that person you just click with and become close fast. After repeated exposure that feeling of well being becomes associated with you. Thats its draw really. It makes people feel good just to be around you, they dont have to really engage with you but it leaves an impression on them. I do tend to wear about 5 sprays of the regular strength and prefer the 2X or better just for ease of use. Tisha ---
**Author:** ![IAmLovely](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/4bbf92/32.png) [@IAmLovely](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/IAmLovely)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2011, 9:52pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/instant-shine-did-little-for-me-as-a-woman-try-2x-or-stick-with-io/52856/7 "2011-11-07T21:52:40Z")
I would say get the other one. The 2x was the first thing I tried, then I decided to order the regular and was quite disappointed. The 2x made me happy and laid back after 1 or 2 sprays, while I had to use at least 3-4 sprays to feel this way with the 1x. ---
**Author:** ![Sarafina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f4b2a3/32.png) [@Sarafina](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/Sarafina)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2011, 10:06pm UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/instant-shine-did-little-for-me-as-a-woman-try-2x-or-stick-with-io/52856/8 "2011-11-07T22:06:40Z")
Cant say Im really into self effects. Mybe that’s why Im luckewarm on IS and yet the self effects is all a person hears about re: IS on the board more than how it affects those around you. If I ever try to give it a god again in the future I’ll look into 2X ---
**Author:** ![sweetybirdy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/pheromonetalk.com/sweetybirdy/32/1524_2.png) [@sweetybirdy](https://pheromonetalk.com/u/sweetybirdy)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2012, 11:55am UTC](https://pheromonetalk.com/t/instant-shine-did-little-for-me-as-a-woman-try-2x-or-stick-with-io/52856/9 "2012-04-13T11:55:12Z")
> [@tisha23](#): > > I do tend to wear about 5 sprays of the regular strength and prefer the 2X or better just for ease of use. Do you mean you prefer regular strength or the 2X strength?