I’ve been playing with my new toys (IS/a, I openness, MX 215 and instant shine) for a couple of weeks now. I wear some or a combination of them whenever I go out on errands, etc. Not dating anyone, and don’t do bars, so I don’t have that type of environment to report on.
First I tried wearing the IS/a with the instant shine. I was feeling really eager to try these products, and bolstered my confidence by reading others positive reviews. And, I made it a point to do my hair, wear make-up, etc. Alas, no hits or compliments. I tried 5 sprays of the IS/a (hair, wrist & chest) and 3 (face, chest, & Hair) of the shine. I’ve tried this combination of the two and, while I like the scent, I haven’t felt uplifted by the shine or dazzling from the IS/a. Sometimes, I’ve sprayed my shirt rather than skin. Usually, I’ll spray about 20 minutes before going into ‘wherever’ just to make sure the scent is around and not too faded.
A couple of times, when using just the ‘shine’, I’d actually feel grumpy. How weird is that? I’m pretty sure I didn’t use too much as I’d just use about 3 sprays to my chest, hair and wrists.
The instant openness, however, has produced an interesting effect. Number one, I find myself thinking all kinds of very honest (and not necessarily nice) thoughts. But, on a positive note- when I’d pick up my almost teen-aged kiddo, he’d start talking my leg off! At first, I was thinking ‘wow, he’s really wound up’ then it occurred to me - HE’S responding to my instant openness. I’ve tried this experiment about 6x and it’s no concidence. I would use about 3 sprays - again on the hair- on my way to school to pick him up, and he’d be willing to discuss his day with me.
I’m really anxious for the IS/b to become available again, as I think it’s more ‘me’ at this point in time. That’s all I have to report at this time- hope it helps.
I haven’t heard too much about MX215 lately though. Have you tried it out yet?