We found the best information at ConsumerLab.com, which does extensive laboratory testing of multivitamins for dosage accuracy, dissolvability and contaminants. One-A-Day Men's Health Formula is not tested, but One-A-Day Women's Health Formula is. The free section of Consumer Reports' coverage of multivitamins contains all the information most people need to know - that you can count on acceptable quality with brand-name or store-label multivitamins. User reviews are unscientific, but helpful for input on how easy it is to swallow the pill and how many people experience nausea.
Experts say most men can get all the iron they need from diet -- no more than nine milligrams per day - and reviews recommend One-A-Day Men's Health Formula multivitamins because they contain no iron. Studies are ongoing about the value of selenium and vitamin E in preventing prostate problems, and One-A-Day Men's Formula has 150 percent of the recommended Daily Value (DV) of both. Some user reviews note difficulty swallowing One-A-Day Men's Health Formula. The amount of iron is a major difference between men's and women's vitamins; premenopausal women lose iron during menstruation cycles, so for women, reviewers prefer Centrum from A to Zinc (*est. $13 for 180 tablets) which does contain iron. The major differences between vitamins for men under age 50 and older men are the levels of B12 and Vitamin K, the latter being helpful in avoiding hip fractures. If you're over 50, reviews recommend Centrum Silver (*est. $15 for 150 tablets).

We were able to find thorough reviews of the Braun Series 7 shaver from a number of experts, including The Times of London newspaper, Popular Mechanics magazine and Gizmodo.com. Various versions of the Series 7 shaver have also attracted over 400 posts from owners at Amazon.com.
The verdict on the Braun Series 7 (previously called the Braun Pulsonic) is that it has a unique gimmick: Its foil head vibrates laterally, producing a pulsating effect that makes the skin of the user's face ripple (and presumably causes the hairs to stick out a little straighter). Popular Mechanics says the Series 7 delivers a "smoother, less painful" shave, but can't cut as close as an ordinary, non-electric razor, while The Times of London says it's still the "king of shavers," even if it's only a marginal advance on its predecessor. Owners posting to Amazon.com are mostly upbeat about the Braun Series 7 shaver, but the cleaning system draws some criticism, including the cost of refill cartridges (*est. $6 each), which must be replaced about once a month. The 760cc is the most basic of the Series 7 shavers. But while it has a few less bells and whistles, it delivers the same shaving performance as the more expensive Series 7 790cc (*est. $270). If you prefer a rotary shaver, you may also want to consider the Philips Norelco arcitec 1050X (*est. $140). It offers an innovative cutting head design that looks strange, but that experts say works well.

April 2009. Experts say that Burt's Bees Super Shiny Lip Gloss is 100 percent natural with sheer to translucent shades that offer a hint of color. It contains sweet almond oil, which users say makes it almost as moisturizing as a balm. The downside to this light gloss is that it must be reapplied often and it doesn't provide as much shine as Chanel Glossimer (*est. $25). It is more affordable, however, and is widely available at drugstores. The lip gloss can be worn alone or over any shade of lipstick.
Paula Begoun offers the most thorough review of Burt's Bees Super Shiny Lip Gloss at her website, Beautypedia.com. User reviews at MakeupAlley.com and TotalBeauty.com, on the other hand, provide real-world consumer perspective. Skin Deep rates the safety of this and other cosmetic products based on their ingredients.

April 2009. Chanel Glossimer tops reviewers' lists because of its wide range of pleasant colors. The lip gloss is available in 28 shades that users say have great staying power. Although Glossimer can be a tad sticky, reviewers say that it is much more comfortable to wear than other leading lip glosses and it provides just the right amount of shimmer. The lip gloss has a gel-like texture that feels great, according to users, but it's expensive and not available everywhere. For a more affordable gloss, reviewers recommend Burt's Bees Super Shiny Lip Gloss (*est. $7).
Although her review is critical, we found Paula Begoun's analysis of Chanel Glossimer at Beautypedia.com to be the most thorough. User reviews at MakeupAlley.com and TotalBeauty.com are plentiful. InStyle magazine tests Glossimer and compares it to other lip glosses for the magazine's annual beauty awards.

April 2009. Reviewers say that CoverGirl Outlast All-Day Lip Color is smudge-proof and can withstand almost anything, including drinking, eating and kissing. The color lasts up to eight hours but can be incredibly drying, a fact that turns many users off. The moisturizing topcoat can be applied as often as needed, however, to make the lipstick more comfortable and to provide extra shine. If you prefer something a bit less drying, experts say that MAC Matte Lipstick (*est. $14) has strong staying power as well. CoverGirl Outlast is available in 41 shades.
We found the best review of CoverGirl Outlast All-Day Lip Color at Beautypedia.com, where Paula Begoun rates beauty products on the basis of their ingredients and effectiveness. Consumer Reports also performs thorough testing in their report on long-lasting lipsticks. User reviews at MakeupAlley.com illustrate the pros and cons of the lipstick in a real-world setting. Readers of Self magazine rate several beauty products for the magazine's annual beauty awards.

April 2009. Consumers praise MAC Lipstick for offering the most appealing shades. The Matte line is available in 12 colors that are deeply pigmented without a lot of shine. Experts say that the lipstick, originally formatted to stand up to the intense light and heat of photo shoots, really stays put, though it can be a bit drying. Users agree but claim that a bit of lip balm applied before the lipstick makes it more comfortable to wear. If you prefer a creamier lipstick, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick (*est. $7) tops reviewers' lists. The Back-to-MAC program encourages recycling by offering consumers a free tube of lipstick for every six empty tubes returned to MAC.
Paula Begoun provides the most thorough review of MAC Matte Lipstick in her detailed analysis at Beautypedia.com. The hundreds of user reviews at MakeupAlley.com and TotalBeauty.com offer consumers' day-to-day experiences with the lipstick. Allure magazine compares the lipstick to hundreds of others tested for their annual beauty awards.

Consumer Reports provides one of the best reviews of 3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent 12 Lotion, comparing it to 17 other repellents. A report on eMedicine.com discusses a wide range of mosquito repellents (including 3M Ultrathon), while a field test by the Journal of Medical Entomology tests three DEET repellents (but offers no comparison to repellents with other ingredients). Finally, user reviews at Drugstore.com provide information not only about scent but also about how a number of products, including 3M Ultrathon, feel on the skin.
If you're going to be outdoors for long periods of time, reviews indicate that 3M Ultrathon Insect Repellent 12 Lotion is a good choice for insect repellent. The high concentration of DEET (34 percent) found in 3M Ultrathon helps it last for up to five hours. 3M Ultrathon uses a controlled-release form of DEET; the DEET is encapsulated in a polymer, which means the amount of chemical absorbed into the skin is limited, making it safer to use. As is the case with all products containing DEET, 3M Ultrathon is not recommended for use on babies and should be washed off after returning indoors. Products containing DEET can also damage plastic or painted surfaces. For those who prefer a DEET-free insect repellent, the picaridin-based Cutter Advanced (*est. $6 for 6 oz.) is effective for about 2.5 hours.