For those that use it in cubicles.. is it to be used only during the first few hour(s?) of the morning, or do you keep it on through the day?
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The instructions come with some sort of suggested time frame to use, like 20 minutes a day (or maybe even more). The one thing that IS notably odd, is that it suggests you set it something like 12 inches (not sure on the length again) from your face. This didn't originally sound too odd, until you get it and realize how close that is. So I set it on bedside table and wake up with it. Feel sure I don't make the 12-inch mark! I have taken it to work a couple of times, and seems to make me feel a little better, but think I do better using it at home before work. My job is in a dark monitoring room and third shift - I am one step away from being a mushroom! It IS a little brighter than I thought. In a cube it may look like your having a Close Encounter experience!
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I always leave it on charge overnight. Sometimes a little longer, and it seems to be ok. It is a very powerful light, but the instructions say to only turn it on for 30 seconds at a time, I guess it's because the drain is high, and it gets hot. So, for a quick look around, it's great. But not for continuous use.
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I do not use it in an office setting and think it would be distracting to others around, but I have used it at times when I had a few minutes to spare before going out on a date dressed in tie and jacket. I just took it easy. Hope this helps. It is a nice sturdy device and a big help in my weight control program (I know exactly where my weight is at all times. Am 72 now and currently a 230 pound tubbo with a well nurtured beer belly type tummy.) John
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Well, Isaac I am a night person so do not go to sleep until 4 or 5 am. So, when I wake up around 8 am, I sit up and set it in front of me about 14" away and sit there with the light facing me while I drink my coffee and watch the news. I use it for 30 min.s - my friend uses it only for 15 each day. But the directions do mention the eye contact as being a positive.
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I work ten hour shifts and have yet to have had a need to run the light for longer than 15minutes. Additionally, I will toggle with the buttons and switch from one setting to the next and so on. I even play around with the strobe light function. I have not used it for longer than 15minutes at any single given time. Just to be on the safe side I always have the second battery in my cruiser. And I charge the battery every night when I go home. Hopefully this helps!
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Everybody's situation may be a little different. I use mine daily for work, run it down to about 50 minutes or so remaining then plug it back in to recharge. Mine takes about 3 1/2 to 4 hours to return to fully charged state regardless if I still use it while recharging or shut it down. I always leave it plugged in overnight anyway.
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You could leave it on all day, but I never did. When my baby had a good routine of waking up in the morning for only an hour or two and then napping again, I would just leave it on her until she woke up from that nap. For night time, I put it on right before her last feeding so I don't risk waking her putting it on after the fact. Just as info, the original battery lasted me about 2 months when I was leaving it on her more frequently. I bought cheaper replacements that were off-brand and that one has already lasted 2 months and still going, but I do use it a little less frequently.
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well.... I use it in my bathroom EVERY morning. I apply my makeup with it on and in front of a make up mirror. I love it! As far as too bright at work it depends if you share a space with people.... I would never mind it if you were to use it near me in any setting. It is quite bright but for me it is wonderfully soothing and spirit lifting! There are 2 settings, one low and one high. If you have your own desk or your own area that you work in, I think it would be absolutely fine to use at work! Maybe your co-workers would get along better if they are exposed to it! Good luck!
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I use it both in the morning and night. Seems to be working the more days I use it. It's only been 7 days so far.
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I use it in the am & pm after I use my moisturizer. Only need a drop at a time makes face glow.
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I leave mine out for a few hours (2-3). Not sure if that is the recommended but it works for me.
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I use mine all the time for work, so it is in the charger when I am not using it. It does not stay in the charger longer than a day or so at anytime.
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It is better to use it during the day so it has time to dry, at night you sweat and toss and turn...It will discolor your sheets and clothes. I love it regardless and use it daily. It does take better to just showered skin but it's not necessary
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Same, I workout in the evening and the energy I get from it keeps me up at night without a crash, so using it in the a.m. would be best.
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I ordered this model just this past November. We use it almost everyday in my office at work. We start it about 8:30 AM and it goes throughout the day until 5:00 without a refill. There is typically still water in it when it is turned off at the end of the work day. I would say at least 10 hours, if not more! This is the best one I have had after returning several to Puritan's Pride!
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Yes,it's ok to use anytime of the day,or night.It has moisturizer's in the formula that replenish and hydrate. Have you purchased it yet,or contemplating? Why should you buy the nighttime version and spend extra money when it has the same ingredients except for the SPF. It's not going to hurt you! Let me know how you like it. These companies make all these different versions of a product to make more and more money,when there all the same thing!
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It works just as well in the day...I use it both day and night. Great product!