The VIP (Very Impressive Product) Pick of the Week #27

Posted 09/16/11 at 12:31PM by Audrey Fine

The Product: Olay Smooth Finish Facial Hair Removal Duo

The Price: $29

The Company Spiel: "[It's] a specially formulated two-step system that gently yet effectively removes unwanted facial hair. Common facial hair removal methods can leave visible telltale signs such as irritation and redness that give away women's 'beauty secret.' Now, Olay has a gentle way to get beautifully smooth, visibly hair-free skin."

The Real Deal: Facial hair. Who doesn't love talking about that? OK, I have some and I hate going to get it removed so when I read about this kit, I thought it would be the perfect alternative for my sensitive skin. Guess what? It is. This product doesn't smell, doesn't irritate and is unique in that it's the only two-step hair removal system on the market.

There's a "prep" step wherein you apply a barrier of sorts to the skin to protect it from the high PH levels in the depilatory. The prep keeps the strong hair removal ingredients from ever directly touching your skin so it doesn't get irritated. Genius.

The Upshot: Will I continue to use Olay Smooth Finish? In a word, heck yeah. It's too awesome not to. Try it. You'll like, nay, LOVE, it.

Dubious? I'm not the only one here who's gaga for this product. Read what our Total Look video host, Rebekah George has to say about it.
And the survey says...
1-6 of 7 Comments

  • Posted by beautybody on 03/25/12 at 11:20pm

    I agree. I have used Sally Hansen for years and it does an awesome job at a fraction of the price.

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  • Posted by powerwoman033 on 03/13/12 at 08:14am

    I have tons of "peach fuzz" on my face and had been wondering if this works. I think I will it a try now! Very timely article!

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  • Posted by kiley_marie on 11/22/11 at 09:29am

    i like this!

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  • Posted by kenya on 10/01/11 at 02:42pm

    i liked this! and actually, hair didnt grow back quickly with this!

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  • Posted by rushedblue on 09/28/11 at 06:27pm

    I wonder how much better this is than something basic like Sally Hansen's depilatory cream for faces. That stuff doesn't really smell bad, isn't irritating, and only costs like $6. The $29 price tag on this Olay product is pretty off-putting - you could buy multiple tubes of other brands or get 3 waxes at the salon!

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  • Posted by Linda2000 on 09/25/11 at 01:12pm

    How long does a box last?

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