Easy Reach Lotion Applicator
I bought this Easy Reach applicator by Active Forever as a replacement for the commonly sold one with sponge refill, ribbed end.  I picked this one over the type with the floating balls, which you fill with lotion, because I wanted control over how much lotion was dispensed.  My objection to the sponge type was that after a few days of applying lotion with it, the sponge became saturated causing the adhesive to loosen and the sponge to fall off.  I had bought the sponge refills at a store for about $2 a piece so having one last less than a week was not acceptable.  My Easy Reach applicator is superior to the sponge type in all aspects except one.  I prefer the feel of the sponge on my skin to this plastic cover, but this plastic is certainly okay.  The upsides to this applicator versus the sponge type are:<br /><br /> 1. This applicator is about 19 inches long - about 5 inches longer than the other - which is important for the hard to reach parts of the back.<br /> 2. Having a non-absorbent applicator means all lotion/ointment gets rubbed into the skin rather than have some fill a sponge.<br /> 3. In addition to the handle being longer, the application surface itself is about 5 times bigger and therefore covers a much larger area.<br /> 4. It's far cheaper in the long run than continually having to replace the sponge refill.<br /><br />I find this a better applicator for those 4 reasons.  And after using it for several weeks, I am very satisfied with it.
Rating: 4 stars