Review on Fidus 128oz Motivational Water Bottle with Paracord Handle & Removable Straw - BPA Free Leakproof Water Jug with Time Marker to Ensure Sufficient Hydration Throughout the Day by Pete Juarez

I bought this because one of my coworkers had it and I thought the gradient was really pretty, plus sometimes I forget to drink water in the afternoons and evening.This definitely encourages me to drink a LOT of water. It is a very large bottle - I felt silly carrying such a big bottle on the bus at first but I get lots of compliments on it. It is a pretty color (I got the green purple gradient) and it's easy to carry with the paracord strap, I just slide the strap up over my elbow if I have a bunch of stuff to carry.You can cover the straw with the lid that flips up, or take the whole straw out and just drink from the top. You can also latch the cover shut which is really nice, it protects the straw and keeps it clean.The top unscrews and you can quickly load ice into it, I find that if I fill it about 2/3rd full of ice cubes and fill the rest with water it will stay cold all day sitting out on my desk.I do wish it was dishwasher safe but it's not a big deal to wash, I just use some dish soap and a straw brush and leave it out to dry overnight and then it's ready in the morning.Anecdotally, my skin looks great - soft and smooth, and if I get blemishes they are gone in a day. I have learned to take a break from drinking water about an hour before I want to go anywhere though, to cut down on bathroom trips while I'm out.Overall, I would highly recommend this bottle - it's really well designed and attractive looking. I've had it for about two weeks and some people at my work have liked it so much they have bought their own.