I love bells and whistles as much as the next woman. Well, maybe in a different context (on my sex toys) but I like them all the same. But sometimes I want something basic that gets me off, without a lot of hoopla. Enter the Metallic Shimmer Vibe (also called the Water Shimmer), which I received for review from Babeland.com .
The Shimmer Vibe is by Cal Exotics comes in an easy to open plastic clamshell case. The vibrator is visible through the front, and a picture and some product information is on the insert visible through the back.
This is a nice sized vibrator, at 6” long. It’s a pretty mauve color with a shimmering tone. Made of ABS plastic with a metallic coating (so it’s phthalates free and non-porous), the vibe feels smooth to the touch, but it has an interesting feel to it. Slick, but a bit of drag, it’s hard to describe, but it’s nice. It also makes an interesting sound.
The Shimmer is just 1 1/4″ in diameter, with a tapered tip for easy insertion or use on your clit. The matching plastic base unscrews to access the battery compartment. This vibrator takes 2 AA batteries, which are inserted + side down. A rolled-up piece of paper inside the compartment shows the battery direction. Don’t remove the piece of paper! This helps cut down on any rattling the batteries make when the Shimmer is turned on. Below the threads is an O-ring, which makes the Shimmer waterproof and great to use in either the shower or tub. Just make sure to close the cap tightly so the O-ring is effective.
The vibration levels are controlled by twisting the dial at the bottom of the Shimmer’s base. They go from soft and gentle to decently strong buzzy vibrations. These vibrations are strongest in the tip and lessen considerably closer to the base, which has very little vibration at all. It is fairly loud, so background music is a necessity.
The Shimmer is easy to clean with warm water and antibacterial soap. It’s also easy to store, whether you stand it up on its base or keep it in a protective bag. You’ll want to be careful not to scratch the surface – it will leave a mark. Water-based and silicone lubricants are both safe to use.
So, Did It Work? I really like the color of this one, although I’m not overly partial to purple and pink vibrators. The metallic color is quite pretty, and I liked the way this felt.
I also liked the vibrations the Shimmer had. While it’s not the strongest vibrator I’ve used, the vibrations are quite strong, and I loved that they were so strong in the tip. This made the Shimmer useful as a clitoral vibe, as well as an internal one. I wish this had some sort of flared base on it – it’s a nice size for me for anal penetration.
The Shimmer worked great in the tub. I was able to submerge it without it stopping working, and afterwards the battery compartment was completely dry. I wasn’t crazy about this in the shower since I like to recline and use my water toys, but it operated with no problems there as well.
So far, the metallic coating has held up without any chipping or flaking, and I think with care it should look new for a long time to come.
If you’re looking for a basic vibrator with fairly strong vibrations, the Shimmer would be an excellent choice. Its relatively small size makes it ideal, and its usefulness as a clitoral stimulator as well as a vaginal vibrator should please most anyone. Plus, it’s waterproof! There’s nothing better than that.
Thank you to Babeland.com for sending this to me for free to review! If you’d like to buy the Metallic Shimmer Vibrator for yourself, you can get one at Babeland.com today.
This product was sent to me for free in exchange for an unbiased review. This review is in compliance with the FTC guidelines.
