Diamancel Tough Buffer # 11 1 ea

by Diamancel

Product Features

• Provides sturdy swipes of smoothing, for feet that look much better in the buff.

Product Description

#11 - Extra strength
A unique line of genuine files. Effective, Durable and Washable!
As the last finishing step, this revolutionary diamond Foot Buffer removes dry and rough skin like no other, leaving feet soft and smooth. Comfortable easy-to-hold rubber handle provides excellent control.
Use on dry feet.
Made in Canada

Product Details

• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000ALDJ7A
• UPC: 628411111001
• Item model number: #11
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,591 in Beauty (See Top 100 in Beauty)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally worth it, June 13, 2007

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E. Hulvey "sams mom" (Illinois) - See all my reviews
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I saw this buffer in Allure magazine, where it was highly recommended. I initially balked at the price, but decided to splurge. (I bought it on macys.com) This buffer is truly excellent. I have calloused feet, and I always forget to lotion them. I also pick at & peel skin from my cracked heels (yuck!). After using the buffer only ONCE, my feet look tons better than they did after my $45 pedicure a few weeks ago. It's great, and you use it on dry feet, so they are smooth right away. It is definitely worth the money!!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Luxurious Foot Pampering, February 27, 2006

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Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diamancel Tough Buffer # 11 1 ea (Health and Beauty)

Since my husband promptly stole my last foot file, I had to order myself another one and decided to try this brand. This is honestly the best foot file I've ever used and the idea of using diamonds in a file adds an entire new dimension of luxury to this item.

The price seemed somewhat steep in comparison to other items, but then I figured maybe it would last longer than files that needed replacement files and maybe it wouldn't break as easily as cheaper plastic files. So, the advantages are a longer lasting item that works at least twice as well and the results are very apparent within five minutes of using this product. My heels could now be described as "silky." They are as smooth as satin sheets, almost unbelievably smooth.

If you are a Spa Girl at heart, this product will completely impress you. You will also save money by creating your own little spa at home. This doesn't just remove dry skin it polishes your feet. The file rinses very easily, it's nice and sturdy and is very easy to use.

This may be a 100 star product!

~The Rebecca Review

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Lifesaver, November 10, 2011

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LazyChick - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diamancel Tough Buffer # 11 1 ea (Health and Beauty)

I bought mine about 2 years ago from Bliss and they're still the same as the day I received them in the mail, and that's pretty good considering how my feet get. Sadly, I paid $20 more a piece, so now I'm a bit bummed! Ah well. I was surprised by some of the negative reviews, so wanted to throw my 2 cents in. Basically, it comes down to common sense and understanding the difference between the three.

This is the same as the foot buffers you'd get from Dr. Scholl's or similar. In fact, I found these when I went on the mad search of trying to find the old-school Dr. Scholls buffers that were white and had an oddly shaped head with fine grain on it, because nothing else worked on my feet. What they offer now, such as the type with the pumice-like head and blue handle (least back then) tore up my feet, while others only lasted a few weeks, if I was lucky, and barely made a dent. The difference between these and the other types is that they don't wear out (seriously), are very well made, can be cleaned and I feel they're much more effective as well.

Because these are similar to a regular buffer, that does mean it'll take some elbow grease, especially if you have rough feet. They're not a shaver and they feel exactly like a traditional buffer. However, there are three different types that do different things. I bought all three, because my feet will go from nice to downright blah, depending on the time of year. I also tend to slack and don't buff regularly, which inevitably catches up with me (like now, which is what fueled this new review).

Here are the differences between the three:

--The #10 Classic--

This buffer has the finest grain, which covers the entire buffing area, and is ideal for smoothing. This reminds me of fine grain sandpaper, such as what you might have seen with the Dr. Scholl's flat, white buffer that had a black sandpaper-ish buffer. It can be ideal for smoothing or for individuals who don't have a tendency to get overly rough feet and thickened heels. It will eventually tackle roughness, but it'll take a lot more work to do so. I use this when my feet are feeling spiffy and after the other buffers, if need be. My mother uses this one, but she rarely has problems and takes good care of her feet.

--The #11 Extra Strength--

This one has a slightly thicker grain and one that's more dot-like, giving it a little more oomf. This helps to tackle regular-type dryness and thickness, and I tend to compare it to the old-school Dr. Scholl's. I use this the most, even when my feet are so bad during our arid, Santa Ana weather that they crack and become painful. This may be ideal for those who have slightly thick heels and feet that are scaly, flaky and cracked. In fact, I find this works better than the #20 when it comes to severely cracked or flaky skin. Although it will get through somewhat tough skin, it still leaves your feet soft.

--The #20 Callus Conqueror--

The name pretty much says it all. If you are looking for something to treat very thick heals or calluses, then this one is for you. It's not going to miraculously cut through everything in a single swoop, mind you, and you'll have to put some work into it if your heels are bad, but it's been the most effective thing for me to date. It will also achieve the task much faster than the #10 or #11. It has a very similar-looking grain to the #11, but with more diamond stuff on it. It doesn't hurt and won't tear your feet up, unlike some of the roughly grained pumice stones, but it won't hurt you like a shaver might. Just don't go nuts and buff to the new skin right away, or you might have some tender feet afterward. It doesn't mar your feet, but rather smooths them, similar to the other two, just not as effectively (still nice, though).

All in all, if I were to pick two of these bad boys, I would do the #11 and the #20, because I am prone to thick heels and calluses (when I'm not up on buffing), but also like #11 for regular maintenance and some of the tough stuff that the #10 won't get as quickly. The #11 is sort of the middle man, so to speak. If I had to pick one, I would stick to the #11.

Tips:

- Must use on dry feet. I always do it before I shower on clean feet (I wear socks, so not as dirty). It will not be as effective if you do it after a shower, when the feet are still softened.

- Have a towel or do it over the tub, because powder-like dry skin will be everywhere and will keep coming, even if you think you're about done.

- Make sure to clean it. This will prevent possible foot infections and it helps to keep it working like new. I run mine under hot water and will scrub with a cheapy toothbrush and some antibacterial soap, although you could also just soap and rinse. If I'm in a real germaphobe moment, I'll steam clean them.

- If you're feet are really bad, it may take a few tries to get them to look their best. When I first used this, I did it every day for about a week and a half, but also made sure to use a good cracked heel lotion. Now, I find that doing a nice, warm foot soak with coconut oil and warm water helps more (coconut is also anti-fungal/bacterial, etc. and it penetrates into those hard-to-reach cracks), followed by a good lotion. During super-dry times of the year, I'll use Burt's Bees Coconut foot cream (more of a gel) and slap on a pair of socks after my soak.

I'll try to post pictures when I have time, but definitely recommend these. Yes, they're expensive, especially for my part-time, slave-labor earnings (I'm a typist who works at home), but very well worth it. Plus, you don't have to run out to buy more. If anything were to wear down, it would be the handles and well before the actual buffer portion. However, I don't see that happening - not even with the #20 which, for some reason, is made of a strong plastic-type material. The other two have metal handles that are covered in a comfortable, padded, rubber-like material.

Enjoy!