Veet Hair Removal Gel Cream Pump by Veet, Hair Removal + Shaving Review

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4

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...read more 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.

GigiSD | 1103 reviews

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5

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 ...read morerub, which in turn really irritates the skin. I'd skip this product and try another product or method of hair removal.

MissXu | 102 reviews

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9

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. ...read moreIt 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!

pixie_dust | 492 reviews

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9

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.

MissPoison | 249 reviews

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7

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.

sweettpea29 | 280 reviews

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7

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.

RoleModel | 157 reviews

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7

Silky Legs

Good for whole leg hair removal. Leaves your legs silky smooth for days. The only thing I don't like is the smell, but it's hard to find a hair removal cream that doesn't smell like chemicals.

LoBelle | 27 reviews

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5

I won't be ditching my razor anytime soon

I was really hoping when I received this from Total Beauty to review that I would be able to ditch my razor for good. My skin is really sensitive and I get irritations on my legs from shaving even if I'm using a new blade. This stuff does work....sometimes. It got about half the hair off my legs, armpits, anywhere I used it, and that's with leaving it on longer than the suggested time (but less th...read morean the 10 minute cut-off time). It made my legs feel kind of itchy too. I didn't have this reaction when I used it on my armpits. Then there was the fiasco with one of my cats brushing up against my leg. If you have cats, keep the bathroom door closed. Any who, I think I'll stick with my razor for now because this really didn't work well enough for me to continue using.

mslupin | 26 reviews

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7

Decent!

I received this from Total Beauty and this is my review. (Mine says 'sensitive skin with aloe' on the front.) Overall, I was impressed with this product. I remember trying depilatories back in the day when they smelled weird when I was in middle school. I have very thick hair and also have sensitive skin. I despise waxing because of the red, irritated skin I get, often accompanied by large, painf...read moreul ingrown hairs. I used this on my bikini area. I left it on for about 7-8 minutes or whenever I thought the hair looked like it was ready to be removed (after successfully testing a patch). The result was incredible for me: using the plastic tool Veet provided, I lightly 'scraped' off my hair. Wow! Now, it didn't remove the roots, but unless you are peering closely at my bikini area, you can't tell. But the hair just slid off and I was happy. It left just enough above the surface so that I think I wouldn't get ingrown hairs. Basically, it looks like it's all off unless you're inspecting me, then you can tell it didn't pull out the roots. More than 24 hours later, I'm not red there, no immediate ingrown hairs, no irritation. Mind you, right after I did hop in the shower and exfoliate, then patted down with a mild lotion. I am very impressed and I will continue to use this.

levisage | 22 reviews

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10

Awesome product

This product works. I goes on and come off smoothly. It removes hair better than the other product I was using. My hair did not grow back as fast. The smell is decent.

diamondcarol | 1 reviews

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