Hydro Silk Touchup Razor

Pros: Cheap, close shave with minimal stubble, not overly irritating to the skin, no facial redness, works well to “spot correct” missed shaving spots Cons: Still a shave (not full hair removal from the root like a wax), some stubble, doesn’t last as long as a wax All right, ladies! Let’s talk about female facial hair. I’m not talking about cute, little peach fuzz. I’m talking dark, coarse, pubescent-teenage-boy-beard hair. But on a 20-something-year-old woman. As someone diagnosed with PCOS, part of the way my symptoms manifest is through hirsutism, or thick, dark hair on my face and neck. Prior to quarantine, I scheduled regular full face waxes every 3 weeks. (I really probably could have done them more frequently, but I’m not made of money...) If I let it go any longer than that, the beard and mustache got embarrassingly ridiculous. (For those of you ladies who can rock the natural look, you’re my heroes! I am not that secure in my femininity.) Flash forward to everything closing in quarantine. Without the option to get a wax but the necessity of showing my face in video calls, I ordered these facial trimmers, and I am IN LOVE. I can get an incredibly close shave (that feels almost as smooth as after a wax) for a FRACTION of the price. Plus, I can shave on my own time as often as needed, without having to schedule a wax somewhere else. I do need to do a trim every few days, but it’s super quick and easy to maintain! Some tips for using this product for bodacious, bearded ladies: - Shave in the shower. I don’t use a mirror, but I find shaving under running water helps speed the process and reduce irritation. I tried shaving dry once, and it hurt. If you miss a spot, you can always wet a small area at the sink and correct later! - Shave in all directions. Up, down, across. I find this helps get that smooth, almost post-wax feel. You will still have some stubble (it’s a razor, duh), but it can be super minimal. Be sure to be gentle with your strokes, though; it is a blade on your face. - Aftercare. After my shower, I dab the shaved areas with Witch Hazel on a cotton pad, and then I apply an unscented post-shave balm (designed for men’s faces, so I assume it’s good for mine). I wait a little while and then continue my skincare/makeup routine as normal. Remember that shaving your face physically exfoliates the skin in addition to removing hair, so care for your skin accordingly. I don’t have particularly sensitive skin, but this product hasn’t caused irritation for me. (Other than the time I shaved dry. Just don’t do it.) Finding these trimmers has literally saved me around $100/month. I was skeptical that shaving my face would work anywhere near as well as a wax, but I’m glad I was forced to prove myself wrong. I usually use my trimmer 2-3 times a week and replace it every 4th or 5th use. Store it in a clean, dry place (i.e., NOT on the side of your tub/shower) to prevent bacteria buildup. The packaging recommends these for eyebrow trimming, but I don’t trust myself not to shave off half my eyebrow accidentally. I will definitely be getting a brow wax once things reopen; I’m leaving that to the professionals. I may still get a full face wax every once in a while, but this product helps me maintain a smooth face for a fraction of the cost, plus I don’t have any post-wax redness/irritation. I also use one of these to “spot correct” any spots I miss when shaving my legs, etc. I just dampen the area with water and use the trimmer, and it works great! Be careful on the back of your knees, though; the one time I cut myself was trimming a spot I missed on the back of my knee. TL;DR: I highly recommend this for women dealing with PCOS/hirsutism. It won’t last as long as a wax, but you can get almost as smooth of a removal for a price you can’t beat!

For years I paid for micro blading costing $75-$100 per treatment. These do just as good of a job! I use them only once because they dull quickly. Would highly recommend for women or men who are wanting an even exfoliation. Skin is extremely soft afterward, making makeup glide ont my skin like butter! Highly recommend!

Better than the other brand! I compared this to the other more readily purchased brand of face tools, and this bar far is the best one. The blades are well made and simply better. You do have to be careful on the first go to make sure the you see the pressure you have to use. The other tool that I use also comes in a pack, but I find I have to do more passes to get to the same place. The blades are sharper and take your time.

Overall, these are great eyebrow razors! Compared to their competitors, they are much more affordable (especially if you buy them on Prime Day). They are lightweight and sleek. They are very easy to hold and use, especially because of the grip on the handle and the angle of the blade. The blade is sharp enough to remove even thick, course eyebrow hairs and goes through fine baby hairs with ease. However, the blades get dull fairly fast, so I go through a package every 3-4 weeks. I also do not recommend using them once dull, as they can definitely irritate or cut your skin. The blade guide takes some getting used to but helps me achieve a perfect arch for my eyebrows. These are so much faster and more convenient and economical than waxing or plucking. It takes me about two minutes to do both eyebrows and my upper lip.

Great option but be sure to change out frequently. Blunt blade leads to nicks. Super easy to use.

I have bought several (often cheaper brands) and these are definitely worth the price. They take off the peach fuzzy as well as any stray hairs. I also haven't gotten any little cuts like I have with cheaper brands.

I'm a hairy gal. Hormonal problems ruled out by my physician, it's just hereditary. My cheeks, neck, forehead, and chin are covered in a fine ever-growing peach-fuzz. If I cease shaving, I shall acquire a boat and thus forth be dubbed blonde beard. My mustache is darker and thicker, something I think a lot of women experience. I have been shaving for a while with a men's razor (Gillette Fusion ProGlide for reference) and shaving cream but it just couldn't give me a close enough shave. ENTER SCHICK SILK TOUCH-UP! Holy Wow! I've been dry shaving my entire face and some of my neck with these and no irritation plus it is the closest shave I have gotten. No pulling or scraping like other "mini-razors". It's quicker than doing what I call a "dad shave" in the shower and I can see what I'm shaving because I'm at my makeup table and there's no shaving cream obstructing my view (I don't want to accidentally hack off the hair by my ears or forehead). Plus, I compared this to other (what I call) mini-razors and it's twice the size (picture for reference, the pink one furthest to the right is this product)!! Obviously I'm not new to the hair removal game. So very efficient for doing your whole face, easy for detailing those brows. There was a bit of skin buildup after scraping (it's called exfoliating, it's good for you because...it is) at my face but just wash off with soap and water and let air dry completely before you put a cap back on. I like to use a toner and moisturizer after shaving because I think that's what you should do after exfoliating. At the end of the day, everyone's skin is very different. While I experienced no irritation, some reviewers suggest that using these wet or with cream works better. So you should probably patch test to see what works for your skin and don't scream at me if this doesn't solve your problems, make you rich, and give you puppies. I love this product and hope that they sell it forever. It works on my peach fuzz, mustache, and brows. If I ever get word that they are going to stop making them, I will hoard them all.

The quality of the Schick dermaplaning razors has gone way down hill. I've been using them for over a year. When I first purchased them, I accidentally cut myself a couple of times from improper use. My last two boxes I have issues every shave. The razors have been more jagged than sharp. I only use them once, or I really have issues with them. No matter how I hold the razor they don't feel smooth on the skin. Also the plastic piece holding the razor seems lose. Not worth the cost.