Simple, quiet and elegant
This is my first foray into the world of essential oils. I have been watching as friends and family members continue to rave about lotions, potions, and other gizmos. Well ... now I'm hooked! I tried the LORIS diffuser with 100% pure frankincense after receiving the product at a discount in exchange for this honest review. As a newbie, I was a bit intimidated, but sure didn't need to be. The concept and packaging are both elegant and simple. The instructions definitely could use an editor, but I was able to follow them.<br /><br />I ran the diffuser overnight after slightly overfilling it (the unit is designed to hold 120ml max but the cup that comes with it measures up to 150ml and I didn't compare the markings on both before using it). While using 30sec pulse mode, I still had about 70ml of solution left more than 8 hours later. The machine is quiet; I was able to adapt quickly to the watery whispers and they didn't disturb me from about a foot away on my nightstand.<br /><br />I love playing with all the different light modes while I'm awake, but turned that part off for sleeping. The mist still functioned with no problem. My only complaint in that regard is the green/red power light still glows pretty brightly, and I'm sensitive to light so it was disruptive for me. I turned the front of the unit away toward the wall, which helped enough for me but still reflected.<br /><br />Cleanup is no more messy than I would expect other diffusers to be. I get some condensation drops when removing the cover if I've just turned the machine off, but absolutely no stray droplets or moisture problems while operating (even my paperback was safe right next to the unit). The instructions say to use citric acid every 2-3 days to keep it clean; I don't look forward to having to think about that so often.<br /><br />Overall, I plan to continue using this diffuser in my bedroom and am now looking to build my collection of oils.
Rating: 4 stars