One comment said it smelled real bad. Is this true? How is the smell?
1701875
I agree with all the other answers. I find that it has little scent and it doesn't bother me a bit. I love how it helps with my skin.
1701876
It has almost no smell whatsoever. Once rubbed in and dry, one cannot smell anything. The commentator has either a very, very sensitive nose or--well-- I have no idea. This stuff is great. What little smell there is smells clean and light and disappears immediately.
1701877
Smells are personal preference but to me there is a very slight trace of fragrance which I would not consider objectionable at all. I think it can be used by both men and women without anyone staying away from you.
1701878
Could have been me... But, in fact, It doesn't smell bad, it's a smell that's only a problem for some people with sensitivities... i.e. CFS, FM, etc...
1701879
I don't buy scented anything if I can help it.This lotion has the same sort of scent as the Aveeno regular hand cream I use.
1701880
Smells are hard to describe and they're also pretty subjective. For myself, I can't imagine why that person said it smelled bad. It doesn't smell like expensive perfume, but you wouldn't want it to. I think it's rather mild and pleasant. What I can tell you is that it's excellent for your skin.
1488231
It shouldn't have any smell at all. Please call Amazon and get a replacement. When I had it, it only had a very slight aroma...nothing bad.
539050
Mine had a little odor when arrived. I left it open for a few days then it's gone.
1508682
Personally, I would exchange it. When I first opened the package, mine had zero smell to it. Absolutely none. Which is exactly what we're paying so much extra money for, right?! I would assume there's something wrong with yours. I absolutely love mine.
1684780
I personally didn't have a problem with the smell however it's compressed into a box smaller than its full expanded size so it would be pretty hard to put it back into its original packaging once removed and it is expanded fully. You have to let it expand for a few hours and at that time it didn't smell horrific or anything like that just foam scented.
792490
It is not a "pleasant" smell, but I do not think that it smells bad. You use so little that you really do not notice the smell.
1783253
Mine didn't smell at all. Possibly an extremely faint rubber smell due to the material it is made of? But it is supper subtle (I am very sensitive to smells and don't really detect anything).
87178
I did not notice any nasty smells. We did wash it before using it the first time, just in case.
560621
I had that smell at first as well. But based on other reviews I knew to expect that. I would squeeze it a couple of times a day to get fresh air through the pillow and let it air out before I started using it and within a week the smell went away.
2076048
It smells like ginger and maca, so no it doesn't smell really bad. If you thought it smelled really bad, why did you eat it?
2243593
I honestly believe it does smell pretty bad. At first it seems as if it is a strong peanut butter-like odor, but than it gets to be a very strong odor that made me feel like I wanted to throw up, it was almost garbage-like. It didn't work for me, but seeing how you already ordered it, you should try it on your face and if you can stand the odor either, just return it or pass it on to someone who can stand the smell.
137797
I wish I could help you concerning the odor. I never opened the one I bought up. It was a replacement for someone in the family. I accidentally Machine WASHED hers and it Ruined it! Don't wash it, take it to the cleaners and ask them is my suggestion.
745171
I noticed it too, I only own it for about a day or two. I will give it a week or two max before returning it. No way I can live with this smell, it smells like brand new plastic x1000.
727472
I find it hard to believe I purchased the same item as was purchased by the people answering this question. There is a definitely a smell - kind of like a strong plastic smell, which is there even when the unit is not turned on (and just gets stronger when it is). Granted, I've only had this for about 5 days, so hopefully it will go away.
426898
I didn't experience the smell! Check with customer service! Hope that helped!
904639
Mine just came and it has a horrendous chemical smell. Will update in a week or two and let you know if it persists.
618741
Our first one smelled awful! We returned it because of a defect and took a chance with another from a different seller. The smell was still there initially but it was not anywhere near as bad as the first one.