Icy Hot Original Pain Relief Nighttime Recovery No-Mess Roll-On Applicator, Fast-Acting Pain Relief with Menthol 8% for Backaches, Joints, Muscle Strains and Arthritis, Lavender Scent, 2 oz

heads up it says lavender scented but you can’t smell the lavender at all. not sticky but takes a long time to absorb into the skin but that proves it efficacy. very good pain strength lasts hours. good product size. non greasy. its icy hot people its cold then slowly warms up not burns as it relaxes muscles. cheaper than other similar brands works better. menthol is all you smell no lavender smell dissipates after time.

This works for multiple days, and really helps with my pain and sleep. I find the smell soothing, which is surprising because I can't usually stand the smell of lavender, but this smells so good!

This is very good for soothing sore or tired muscles. The menthol cooling is wonderful, and it is not greasy, drying fairly quickly after application. The smooth rollerball head feels great gliding on your muscles as well.

Okay, after reading all the reviews here, I wasn’t sure if I even wanted to try this. It was on sale, so I decided to give it a shot. I put it on about 10 minutes ago, and here’s my honest take so far: it is nowhere near as bad as the 1-star reviews make it out to be. Smell: Yes, it smells like lavender—but it’s not overpowering and doesn’t make everything you touch reek. Now, if you’re a guy heading out to a bar, you probably don’t want to smell like lavender any more than you want to smell like Ben-Gay, so don’t use it then. It’s called “nighttime recovery” for a reason. This is medicine, not cologne. That said, the scent isn’t strong, and women would probably find it more pleasant. Some people are just more sensitive to smells, so take those reviews with a grain of salt. For example, I like certain scented wax melts, but my wife says they give her a headache—everyone’s different. Stickiness: Is it sticky? No, not really—at least no more than any other topical product for back pain. It doesn’t feel wet, and my clothes aren’t sticking to it. Going back to the smell: after it “dried,” I ran my finger over the area and could still smell it on my finger, but the menthol-type scent was more noticeable than the lavender. The lavender is still there, but it’s much less obvious now—either it faded or I just got used to it. Application and Effectiveness: The roll-on made it easy to apply to my lower back. Some reviews say it’s neither “icy” nor “hot,” but I started feeling a cooling sensation after about five minutes and still feel it as I write this. There’s no heat, but the cooling effect is definitely present. My pain feels slightly numbed as a result, although I wasn’t having a major flare-up to begin with. I’d say it helps take the edge off, but it’s not a cure. Conclusion: I think it’s worth trying. It’s not the miracle product some 5-star reviews claim, but it’s also nowhere near as bad as the 1-star reviews suggest—unless they received a defective product. If it works for you, buy it again. If it doesn’t, you’re only out a few bucks. Complaints about the smell, stickiness, and similar issues seem pretty overblown to me.

It is really nice to have a topical cooling agent for pain that doesn't smell offensive or of menthol. The lavender smell is very nice (for men too) and the product works as well as any menthol topical I have ever used. The roll-on and quick dry are nice features too.

Worked quickly and simple to apply immediate relief. Perfect size. Stays on cery well.

Helps with general aches and pains and has a light lavender scent.

Literally my new favorite when it comes to joint pain! Works well and actually smells good.