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.

Wrenched my back lifting some heavy items. While I hate the smell of chemical when applying pain relief ointments, I searched for one on Amazon. I love the scent of lavender and purchasing this was a no brainer. The price was perfect. The roll-on makes it easy to apply, Not sticky, no smelly, and, as mentioned, used before bed, I makes you relax and wake been so much better. Only used twice a day and it really allowed me to rest at night. Definitely what I needed. Could be great for you as well - give it a try!

I've been using this on the back of my neck when it hurts and it works pretty well. By the time I wake up, it's better. Smells good, and I like the warmness. It rolls on easily, and absorbs 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.

love this stuff! Just what i needed. It helps a great deal with my sciatica nerve pain or anything else for that matter, i use it on my back, shoulders and neck at times- its so great to be on a roll vs a jar to avoid my hands getting dirty- the lavender scent is so calming. I buy this all the time REGULARLY NOW!

First, this stuff is the most effective pain stuff I've found, and I've tried them all. I have both the cream and this roll-on. Second, the roll-on bottle is very convenient. I can roll over, grab it, roll it on my neck muscles, and go back to sleep without disturbing the cat.

If you’re hesitant about the scent of this roll on, don’t be. I for one love the smell of original Icy Hot but this is even better, as it doesn’t assault your nostrils! And it works well for the isolated pains. You don’t feel the need to wipe it off because it’s not sticky! Works fast and seems pretty strong!

Not as good the original as I remember awhile back. Way back when I used the original Icy-Hot, it was like the old Ben-Gay, and stayed worked a long time. This stuff is nice that I don't have to rub it on by hand and get messy ! That's a 4 Star rating for sure ! Very nice roll on feature ! BUT ! this Icy-Hot just doesn't last long, working deep into the skin/muscles. I would say this is REALLY a 3.5 Star Rating (good & bad)