S**D
Not quick, but very effective.
I have a health issue that makes it hard for me to stand in the shower and shave my legs. I get too dizzy. I bought this product after reading reviews that mentioned that you can sit in front of the TV or your computer and buff the hair off your legs. Did I mention you could do this sitting down?Yes, it is more time consuming than a razor in the shower. MUCH more time consuming. On the other hand, if you take that time, you get a nice exfoliation, and the hair stays gone longer. After a year of using this product, I find I need to use it less frequently. This is not a product claim; it is just what I have found to be true for me.I do not have many old-lady problems, just a couple of scars from my hiking-and-camping days and one vein that might, at some point, become varicose. I could never use a razor on those areas unless I was planning to donate blood the hard way. I CAN use the Smooth Away on those areas. I have to be a little gentler, but I am in no danger of having to call 9-1-1.But as a person who cannot do those five second shower shaves, this product has been a godsend for me.One more thing that might be of interest to some: I have hairy toes -- okay, not bad, but enough to bother me in sandal season. Razors just create stubble, making it look like my toes have huge blackheads. Plucking is a self-inflicted torture. The Smooth Away buffs that hobbit-hair right off, in just a few seconds.
B**H
Ow my poor face!
10 years ago I used a product that was similar to this one to remove hair on my arms and it worked really well so I thought I would give Smooth Away a try thinking it might be the same brand since I couldn't remember the name. Well... it wasn't. I tested it on my arms first and it was fine but didn't make much of the hair come out so I thought it would be safe enough for the my face. I have very little hair near on the lip but cause my hair is dark it shows up easily against my light skin. I used it and my face burned for over 2 hours! I used ice and cold water along with corzone to relieve it but it felt like forever. Also after using the pads they smelled like Nair which I am actually allergic to and these things should come with that warning or some kind of ingredient. So that "no chemicals" on the package is a lie!
L**U
Works as well as shaving
I bought this because my daughter uses it. It works ok. About as well as shaving. It does remove the hair, you just need to be patient when using it. Your skin my sting a bit afterwards, but putting lotion on helps. Depending on how fast your hair grows, you might be prickly the next day you might not. It works for my purposes and that's what matters to me.
L**M
Worth a try - has definite pros
I just got this and tried it out. I only paid around $2 for it, which is a great price. If you can get it for $10 or under, I would definitely recommend buying it. I agree with a lot of the reviews here.. It will work but it takes more rubbing than just 6 circular movements, like the instructions tell you. At for me it did. I found it works best if you do it quickly and repeatedly in one area and then move on to the next. It might take longer than shaving, but removes a bigger area at a time. It did leave a lot of stray hairs on me though (legs). Other hair removal products can do that too, so I guess I can't be too disappointed about that.What I like a lot about this product is that you use it while dry. You're not supposed to take it in the shower. I find that very helpful and convenient. I just did it over a towel while I was watching tv. It wasn't messy, like some other reviews here suggest, but your legs will look "ashy" afterwards for sure. I just put some aloe on them and they looked just fine. I didn't have nay redness whatsoever. Another benefit, is that I wasn't ichy afterwards, like I sometimes get with shaving. Also it did leave my legs pretty darn smooth. I think with practice or just trial and error, you can find out what works for you and your hair needs with this product. I have a strong desire to get rid of the "peach fuzz" type hair on the rest of my body. It's HARD to shave that and creams like Veet aren't exactly miracle products either. Now even though that's super fine hair, it is still hard for me to remove! But I feel this product is a better option for that than the other methods.As far thicker hair like bikini area, it will remove it but will take extra effort. I think I will use it for touch ups between waxing though. I'm not sure how many uses you can get out of a single pad, so I don't know what to advise as far as how many refills or whatever you will need.OVERALL, but it if it's not too expensive. It has definite pros and you may find it very helpful/convenient. So far I'm still searching for a miracle product though.
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