Veet Hair Removal Gel Cream Pump Reviews
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Veet Was Very Bad for Me
How much do I hate hair on my body? I began shaving my legs in third grade, without the knowledge of my parents. I used my father's very sharp double-edged razor blade and, with my motor skills not as honed as they later grew to be, wound up with a bloody mess. My parents became suspicious when I was wearing woolen knee socks in the summer. My mother understood my disdain for body hair as well as my tendency to be stubborn and bought me a woman's electric razor. It was never as horrific a scene again, as my young skin was protected this way. Fast-forward to the days before my wedding. I had returned to using a good, thick shaving cream or shower gel and regular razor blades with a comfort strip because I want my skin to be devoid of even ONE hair and feel like marble. In my excitement for the ceremony, I shaved my legs and arms and ALSO then used Nair and a loofah afterward to achieve the aforementioned results (I know, I know!). I wound us with a rash so ferociously ugly that my husband nearly fainted when he saw through my elbow-length lace gloves. "You look like a fairy tale princess," he whispered to me after I came down the aisle, tears in his eyes, "but what the heck did you do to your arms?" There was one positive thing about the rash--we spent our honeymoon in Disneyworld and were able to move to the head of any line; people just backed away when they saw me coming. I didn't have good results with Veet. The idea of a plastic tool for removal is brilliant! I made sure NOT to shave beforehand or use any other products (my loofah was locked away). I covered my skin with the cream and the smell was less than pleasant. I left it on for the allotted time and the great majority of my fine hair remained. Ingrown hairs were brought to the surface, along with red patches and bumps. I don't have sensitive skin and can withstand what most women can't, but there was a terrible itching sensation. I couldn't get it off fast enough. So it's back to razors for me. It's hard to find an electric shaver that works closely enough, but Veet was a waste of money and caused me problems. I don't recommend it. — 1 month, 1 week agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 0 people said helpful
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Not the best...
So it may just be that I'm not using enough product or this product just simply doesn't remove hair as nicely as waxing or even shaving does. It's a great idea, as it comes with a blade-less applicator that removes the cream and the hair but the product itself just doesn't work all too well. It's also a hassle having to wash the product off as some of it tends to stick and only come off after you rub, which in turn really irritates the skin. I'd skip this product and try another product or method of hair removal. — 1 year, 11 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 3 of 4 people said helpful
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This product works....
This product does work, but you have to leave it on for a few extra minutes if hair is slightly course in certain area. I find that it's easier to remove it with a loofah or a body poof,as opposed to the little tool it comes with. The results last about a week on my legs, which is pretty decent. Just be careful if your skin is extra sensitive as this product CAN cause chemical burns. — 2 years, 1 month agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 2 of 5 people said helpful
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Does an OK job
I used this because I thought that I would be able to move away from using razors. It was able to take some of the hair but not all. I still had tiny hairs on my knees. It does help with the ingrown hairs. I had a minimal amount of ingrown hairs with this product. I'll use it if I'm in dire need, because it also says to not rub in the product so you have to spend time smoothing it on. — 1 year, 10 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 2 of 4 people said helpful
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Good product
I tried this because I was sick of shaving every day. It works good on my legs, they were silky smooth. I tried it on my armpits which sucked because I had to grow the hair out and it didn't work evenly. Some hair came off and some didn't. Also on the bikini line it worked a little bit uneven. It works great on the legs but I still had to shave everywhere else, so it didn't really save me any time. — 3 years, 6 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 4 of 7 people said helpful
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Better than Nair Brazilian Clay!
I was diagnosed with Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome 10 years back, and as a result I am a pro when it comes to hair removal. Before I had my laser hair removal done, I used a combination of razors and/or hair removal creams. For the most part, the only areas I remove hair from now are my legs and arms. I prefer using a hair removal cream for my arms and have been using the Nair Brazilian Clay pump. It has worked as good as can be expected, but I like Veet's version better. I am so surprised with the low reviews! I wonder if some people are not using it correctly? Veet has a low odor, creamy formula that doesn't irritate my skin as much as Nair does, and it also is not as "slimy" when rinsing it off. Some tips to keep in mind with any hair removal cream: 1. The hair must be covered by the lotion thickly. If it isn't, the hair will not come off. 2. One minute prior to rinsing off, redistribute the cream on the area to be removed. The cream/lotion tends to "settle" and the hair needs to be recovered. I just use my hands to recover the hair with the existing cream already on my arms. I couldn't believe what a discovery this was! Up until that point, I would either leave the cream on too long, which causes irritation, or it wouldn't take all of the hair off. 3. Rinse, rinse, rinse. I use a washcloth to rinse the cream and hair off with cool water. I never use the plastic piece that comes with the lotion. I think it would be useless and not as effective as the washcloth. The washcloth is what truly removes the hair because basically this lotion is gently "burning" or dissolving the hair off. Sometimes you can see little hairs that almost do look like they have been singed; this method helps to remove them completely without irritation. 4. If you feel a burning or stinging sensation, remove the cream immediately. It can lead to severe irritation, burns or even scarring. (I have two small scars above my lip from when I was young due to this very reason.) Sometimes our skin can be more sensitive than other times, so be sure to listen to what your body is telling you. If you do find that your skin has become irritated, try rinsing the area with cool water for several minutes, or applying a cool washcloth or cold compress. All in all, I love this version and will definitely repurchase. I have not had any negative experiences with this product. In addition, it was $1-$2 less than Nair. Love that! — 11 months, 1 week agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 2 of 4 people said helpful
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Works OK, but make sure to wash it ALL off
Pros: It's fairly easy to use. Just pump and smooth on one layer on your legs. In about 3-4 minutes, you can use the tool to remove the cream and hair. It brought my ingrown hairs to the surface in the form of red bumps, but it didn't remove the hairs. I just used a tweezer to get those. I liked not getting cut with my razor. Cons: The tool that comes in the packaging can be a little harsh for sensitive skin. Other users suggested a sponge (I'll have to try that). **Be sure to wash it ALL off with soap and water multiple times. I washed it off with water, thinking the residue on my legs was just leftover moisturizer....I was sooo wrong! It burned through my sensitive skin and left painful rashy bumps. I'll probably try it again at a later time (since I bought a huge bottle). Next time, I'll skip the tool and use a sponge, wash immediately with SOAP and water, and follow with aloe or calming cream. — 1 year agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 1 of 2 people said helpful
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Works well
I used this product on my husband's back and chest when we couldn't find any hair remover for men. We have waxed in the past, and it was usually a very lengthy and painful process for him. This product removed even the thickest hair very cleanly. The only real downsides would be the time (approximately 10 minutes to sit/lay there with the product on) and the smell. The hair was gone a little longer than if we had shaved but not as long as if we had waxed. There was, however, no irritation or bumps, which is a definite plus! We will definitely use this product again! — 1 year, 1 month agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 3 of 5 people said helpful
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Doesn't work. Period.
Expect to have to shave immediately after use because veet does not work at all. — 1 year, 8 months agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 0 of 2 people said helpful
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Good hair removal cream
I have been using this product for more than 2 years. I used on my legs, bikini line, underarm and even on my face ( only for 1-2 min, to avoid irritation). Works very well on my legs and bikini line, the results last for almost a week. For my underarms it does work quite well, I have to use a sponge to remove most of the hair and the results last for 2 to 3 days. I think is one of the best hair removal creams. — 2 years agoThis review is: Helpful | Not helpful | Inappropriate | 3 of 5 people said helpful
