This did not remove any of my hair and I barely had any stubble. I was so excited to try it as the concept was very unique and appealed to me because of my incredibly sensitive skin. It comes in 3 platforms HB1R, HB5, and HB4R. Some say yes, some say no. Ready to unleash your inner beauty junkie? The more delicate areas of my legs, like my ankles, were especially hard to work. I hope someone has them and knows. Copyright @ 2006-2022 SheSpeaks Incorporated. does not work!!! I wish I hadn't bothered with this one. Club is now on Butterly Communities. PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF SERVICE, Copyright 2007-2022 College Fashion LLC |, Hautelinks: What to Pack for Paris, Strawberry Nails, Black-Owned Swimwear Brands, & More, Vans Outfits: How to Wear Vans Sneakers with Literally Anything in Your Wardrobe, What to Wear to the Gym: Gym Outfits for Women That Are Fashionable and Functional, 12 Best Waterproof Makeup Products for 2022. Leaving the skin more vulnerable to chemicals, toxins etc. I had tried to get in the bath and it only made it worse along with moisterizerBut my sister in law still has no problems so I think if you are using it right and it is doing that then it is more like an allergic reaction, benadryl really helped me so I figured I would suggest it to all the others that are having a simular problem.oh and A&D first aid ointment is for burns and it really helped take some of the burn away so I could sleep. Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 07:07PM I gotta say, after spending $700 on laser hair removal a couple years ago and having it ALL grow back, it was worth it to spend $12 at Wal-Mart to give this a shot. That sounds like too much money to me. the chalk is just dead skin. i icant use it, explain me more :/ Step 1:Rinse skin with cool water. Report as inappropriate. by misschanel67 (04/14/2009), Oh my gosh, I bought these on Friday. My lesson learned- if it sounds too good to be true, it most likely is too good to be true. I really wanted to try this, specifically for my face (upper lip) It did actually remove some hair, but it left my skin very red, with a burning sensation. Report as inappropriate, by LittleBunny Save your skin, your time, and your money and just don't bother.

scalp After a ridiculously long time of trying to make it work, I gave up and decided to take my shower. hair spray painless removal Has anyone else tried it? and my cousins hands started to swell and turn red! Save your $10 and buy some mascara instead! I could definitely do without it! The Smooth Away Hair Removal set includes a pack of smooth away pads, each covered with superfine crystals that buff away unwanted hair and leaves your skin smooth. painless ChickAdvisor Click below to answer. I won't even consider it! I wouldn't use it every day though. Wash off your legs and dry them before applying the product, 3.) I AGREE CHEAP RAZOR'S LEAVE ME VERY UNSATISFIED. (05/05/2009), Bronze Post Medal for All Time! I do not recommended this product for anyone. Personally speaking, there are so many toxins in the environment and in lotions etc that we put on our skin, I would hesitate to use any product that would irritate the skin the way this one says it does. my legs have never been smoother after using these! Sorry..but OUCH to the 260 grit. I buy 260 grit sandpaper! This slide show was so helpful, and I'm very glad I've never used ANY of these products!

I bought this from the 'As Seen On TV' Store in my local mall. I Just stick with going for regular waxing. My skin felt dry and was flaky afterward, and areas like the knees and ankles was almost impossible to do. GREAT AND HELPFUL TIP'S. Genius! The shopkeeper had said that she used it and it worked well for her. My legs had the just-waxed feeling without any pain to go with it!! PS - Mine has a little vibrating egg that sits on the big pad, it's supposed to help speed up the process. Do you know of any other as-seen-on-TV products that didnt live up to your expectations? First time purchase only, local category deals. (02/19/2009), I bought this product yesterday and love it. Either way, it didn't work for me. I knew that it would remove at least the very thinnest top layer of skin, as does shaving, but I did not realize just how easy it was to remove more than that. Must pay applicable tax and provide name and shipping address at checkout, which will be shared to facilitate shipping. I was very careful not to apply too much pressure on my skin. To my horror, I looked down to find my entire leg covered in what looked like white chalk. What I dont like about it is that you have to wait for the hair to grow at least 1/2 (it recommends a full 2 inches of hair!) I would NOT recommend it. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. All it does is sand away your skin, it hardly even removes the hair. Probably shouldn't try that again! I also tried this on my upperlip, which worked after a lot of vigorous rubbing. It felt like I had been badly burned. It is very uncomfortable and scratchy to use. I wish I could give this 0 stars. No matter where I tried it this did not work at all. Step 2:Wrap a piece of 600 grit sandpaper around your index finger. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Only I didn't pay $10 for it. i saw a demo of these in person, so i bought them. I did a search for the Hair Off Mitten and found out that it is still sold today. wasted 10 $! (02/01/2009), There are many confusing feedbacks on this product. Product Review I was curious about this product. It removes a lot more of skin than any product should. First of all, the instructions say that this only works on dry hair that is less than 1/4". Report as inappropriate, The Best Bond-Building Hair Care Products, 9 Sweatproof Foundations That Stand Up to the Heat, Why You Should Add a Professional Spray Tan Mister to Your Must-Buy List, Summer Foods Boasting Big Beauty Benefits, Your Beauty Routine Can Affect Your Fertility, 7 Foods and Drinks That Will Help You Sleep Better, Best of Total Beauty: All Our Best Beauty Product Stories in One Place. You just have to loition your leg afterwards. (02/03/2009), This product was no good for me. I just bought my kit today. Not anymore! prior to use, so that may be the problem many people have encountered. and I would save my skin from the nicks I still sometimes get. Not worth the pain to me. It did not remove the hair unless some pretty significant force was used and about triple the instructed circular motions. I read and followed all of the instructions carefully and watched many demonstration videos, but it still didn't work. unles we were doing it wrong, which i doubt, id say clearly NOT a good product. you must rub in a circular motion clockwise, then counter-clockwise, working one small patch of skin at a time. Im not being sarcastic when i say this u should do ur own utube chanel, or tick tock,ig,etc. The next morning I woke up to not only harsh stubble on my legs, but parts of my legs actually looked like it had black burn marks on them!! I have a Conair HB5R that has rotating discs which have the same abrasive material as Smooth Away. @paula haha me too! It removed the fine hairs, but the area was a little sore and red for a little while. i love how you ended it with Save your $10 and buy some mascara instead! lol(: Thanks for the review. I tried everything and I sincerely regret not just tossing it or trying to be refunded. (03/16/2009), I bought this product and read all the directions. Because Conair no longer markets this device and has ceased to sell replacement discs I have come up with the perfect soultion: I buy 600 grit adhesive backed sanding discs and just apply them to the discs. my lip i guess had an allergic reaction nd it got kinda bumpy nd it HURT. It seems to be a great product but I do not think that I would ever put it on my face. I think this works best on leg stubble. my legs started to burn, i got a really bad irritation! To the person (alpha -omga i thnk) talking about how to use 600 grt sandy paper. But when I tried it on my face, it was a real job, and to top it off, I'm stuck at home now with very dry, raw skin on my face. then i used it on my mustache lol nd it worked. This process may need to be repeated several times to successfully remove hair. I think those who found it shaved like an electric razor may be blonds or women with very thin body hair. The hair came right off my arm without any problems. Hair removal tools flex-crystal pad uses an exfoliating process to instantly and painlessly remove body or facial hair without chemicals. A waste of $20.00. I intend to continue to use them at least until I use all the pads that came with the original package. It didn't seem to remove my hair at all and I kept following the instructions and still nothing so I threw it away. Keeps hair gone longer which is nice since I have really thick black hair and have to shave everyday to stay smooth but the downfall and it's a big one, it takes me about an hour and a half to complete this process. I jus want 2 say thank you kindly . Now, I still don't know what to do. I love that I'm able to use this product while doing other things ( helping with homework, just relaxing) definitely easier than shaving with three kids running around. one pad does two legs, and thats about it! It somewhat removes unwanted hair, but it definitely exfoliates your skin to silky smooth! my cousin got this for christmas, and we were all so excited because we heard all the hype about how great it was. I got this given to me and tried it several times and I am not happy with it. Using the body-sized applicator, I did this for about five minutes, or the time it would take me to shave my entire leg. It takes way too long to use for hair removal, and only gives the same result as shaving. I got it for unwanted facial hair, and tried it out on my arm first. And the redness lasted several days. Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 01:05PM While it did remove my hair, I also felt lile I was scrapping my skin up with how hard you have to push down to remove the thicker hair. by Tlee Does anyone have a number for them where I could get my money back? DO NOT WASTE your TIME! The instructions say to buff three times clockwise, and three times counterclockwise. All in all, not a bad deal for $12. by NillaButterfly Visit their main website for more info: 2006-2022 ChickAdvisor Inc. All Rights Reserved.

It seemed like a lot of work to get very minute results. Ill stick with veet. No matter which method you choose it must always be performed on completely dry skin. I used as directed on my arms and it worked great. You have to work in circular motion, 3 times clockwise, 3 times counter clockwise, until the hair is removed. i used it on my legs and my arms. monitoring_string = "e4ea8133a649aad124e80f99f8831005", Sally Hansen Spray-On Shower-Off Hair Remover, Avon SKIN SO SOFT Fresh & Smooth Hair Removal Cream, Sally Hansen No-Heat Gel Hair Remover For Face and Body. It really hurt, and it didn't get rid of the hair. Just sands down the skin, while leaving the hair and irritating the skin. I've been wondering about that myself. Sign in to get personalized notifications about your deals, cash back, special offers, and more. this product is just terrible. First time purchase only, local category deals. What the product does is removes hair and also dead skin. Plus you have to use a circular motion. Boy, was I wrong. You can still get this device on Amazon or eBay. Step 3:Rub the abrasive side of the sandpaper gently on facial skin to remove hair. (04/13/2009). When I used this stuff, I put on lotion before using, and guess what it made me ashy. Shes lighter than I am, but when she tried it, ALL the hair was still there. Such a disappointment. Is it worth the money? (Most of us have dark, strong hair.) The kit comes with two sizes: A body-sized applicator thats three inches long and two inches wide, and a smaller applicator for facial hair thats two inches long and half an inch wide.

and expert beauty tips delivered straight to your inbox! So I recently bought the Smooth Away hair removal system and I have to say its not bad. I couldn't get any hair to remove, all I got was red skin, and no results. It was called Hair Off Mitten.

This product is essentially sandpaper and it's astounding how quickly and easily you can overdo it and hurt yourself. Along with the Smooth Away applicators, the kit also comes with four refill pads. It worked okay on coarse hair, and did a really lovely job of exfoliating, but ranged from "not good" to "useless" vs fine hair, depending on how dense the hair was. I notice a lot of people complain about irritation but did you: 1.) The only use I would recommend it for is if you want a great leg exfoliater. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and have read the Privacy Statement. It only comes with a few extra pads and those all have to be used in order to see any difference on just the lower part of the leg. This product did not work at all. It leaves skin feeling raw and irritated. I have thick, coarse hair- so perhaps this was the issue. The HB5R offeres the most diverse selection of discs. anyone who wants to try them,DONT. I always follow this step with some Thayer's Rose Petal With Hazel. Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 01:11PM This was a very helpful article. I tried out the product as well. The instructions say to remove all skincare products, etc. 2022 All rights reserved. Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 09:10PM Ow. Not anymore. I totally agree with the previous poster that it's a complete waste of money. This thing is crap. so much for exfoliating. I wanted to try this product for a while but my skepticism always overruled. Shaving has never been an enjoyable task for me because no matter what combination of products, razors, and methods I use I still get pretty terrible razor burn. Ever, by Lillium_Stargaz I used to use hair removal creams and then I switched to shaving and thennn I discovered these smooth away pads. This product is basically sandpaper for the skin. 205Posts. is your destination to rate and review your favourite products. The polishing pads were very smooth and did not feel grainy at all. Press J to jump to the feed. Report as inappropriate. I really, really, really wanted to like this product. I have it and its from a long time ago. I had to take benadryl to get it to go awayMy sister in law used it the same day the exact same way and she had one pink spot that was gone by mourning and no hairThe next day i decided to rty it again just to see and I did a small spot on my leg and now my entire leg is red and burning and I only did a very small spot.and to make matters worse I now have this rash on my arms from the day before. I do feel bad for the people who bought it on an infomercial. Seriously i would definitely follow u. Facial hair that's been shaved is too coarse to remove with Nair or any similar product. Report as inappropriate. It hardly got any hair from legs. I found this on sale at my local grocery store for half price and decided to give it a try.

This product was so disappointing and I still regret purchasing it to this day. I just finished using it and my skin is a little tingly, not too bad though. Step 4:Apply moisturizer to the skin. Hair still there but your skin is red and raw. Our site uses cookies to give you the best user experience and to anonymously track web traffic. Im Mediterranean. I would never ever recommend this product to anyone. For post-purchase inquiries, please contact Groupon customer support. Additionally, you can buy the Smooth Away replacement pads (generic from International sellers) which can be cut to fit the discs as well. save your money & buy a racerback bra. The only difference I saw was that my skin was chaffed and the hair was moved a little but it was not removed.

Smooth-ish, but with a little growth. (03/16/2009), I was thinking of trying this product. It took a ridiculous amount of time especially because Im 58 and have long legs, haha and was so not worth it. But in the end, I choose shaving instead because it's quicker. it only slightly trims down the hair to a poky stubble (should have just shaved to begin with), hair does NOT simply smooth away because the hair did NOT go away. I am not saying that everyone will be satisfied, but I certainly was. How is the strike-through price determined? We would like to send you notifications on the latest Product Review Club offers. This was a waste of my money, unfortunately. The Smooth Away pads gently exfoliates while removing hair. It allows you to prolong the time between shaves, but unless you're trying to use your razor for longer, it's probably easier to just shave. Being it seems to work for some and not others, I think some skins might not be able to take it well. by Chris213 The backside of the sandpaper should be against your finger and the abrasive side of the paper should be facing out. DONT BUY, SAVE YOUR MONEY. See Promotional Terms. Smooth Away review. Find out by reading our in-depth review. It had patchy results on my legs and I have rather fine leg hair. So a quick rinse and you have nice smooth legs! Do Not Buy! I got my legs waxed yesterday and that was awful so this seems like a better alternative. Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at 07:38PM It doesn't pull hair out like it claims, instead leaving a shadow. It does remove hair and does an excellent job exfoliating as you would expect after sanding. I did exactly as they say and this did nothing but irritate my skin, even after using lotion my skin is still raw.

It is an easy process to remove all body and facial hair. Very helpful article. Even laying in bed was uncomfortable. Not worth it, I threw it out. This is a hair-buffing pad with superfine crystals which looks odd but it did get rid of my stubble and it was pretty painlessly too. U really know how to save. Wow! Can best explain why with this statement: I dislike sanding human flesh. I tried this a couple of times and then went back to waxing myself. I could probably let it grow an inch long and try to have it waxed, but ouch! This product was. by andyv1217

My friend works at a laser hair removal place and she told me that their prices just went to over $4,000 for both legs, so this seems like a little investment to try. I have been using a similar "system" for many years on my legs. Now I use this all the time instead of shaving at all. I love how clear you explained everything and i love your suggestions. I used smooth away for the first time. ALOT. I was too embarrassed to return it. If you want to use it anywhere else, such as arms, I suggest you shave your arms first and start using it on the regrowth. It feels like sandpaper. I recently used it on my upper lip and am now suffering with a burn that is very visible and embarrassing. I would think it would be more expensive than shaving would be. I just use it for exfoliating stubborn ingrowns so my epilator can get them. I excitedly got home to try it out, as I hate to admit that sometimes I have the bad habit of being too lazy to shave. However, this product did not work for me. My skin just hates razors so I thought this product could finally be the solution I was looking for. This product like as many of the as seen on tv products is a big disappointment! Report as inappropriate.

Doesn't work. I can also use Velcro backed discs. After having no success by following the instructions I decided to try it out on a multitude of different hair lengths, with wet, damp, and dry skin, and lastly skin that was freshly cleaned and skin that had been moisturized, but nothing worked. Let my dd in college try it. it's horrible!! For questions pertaining to this deal, click the Ask a Question button below. Limit 3 per person, may buy 2 more as gifts. It also leaves hair cells (the chalky stuff) all over your leg, so you have to get back in the shower any way. I would never use the one on the second page.

The kit I bought comes with a big buffer and a small buffer. Emphasize the 'careful' part, as pressing hard might cause abrasions. (02/09/2009), I think shaving is much more economical. The issue with this product is not just that it doesn't adequately remove hair, it removes your skin with it. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I used Skin so soft by Avon and it did not work at all.

Honestly, it seemed like the answer to all of my problems: Id stop wasting all that money on razor blades (site note: why are they so expensive?!) I tried this product and I wont be using it again. (02/02/2009), I found these pads at a Walgreen's pharmacy saving the shipping and handling. I did not enjoy this item too much. Enter your email and check the boxes below to get Haven't tried it on my legs and probably won't.

I make my own special moisturizer: shealoe butter mixed with 10% Honeyquat PF and 10% glycerin by weight. I was actually thinking about using some of these. After few months going regularly for waxing you notice HUGE difference, but you gotta make it through those few months without reaching for the razor winter time is usually good if you want to try this and youll be ready for the summer . After my arms were really dry and itchy, but after lotion they felt great. I made this purchase at Walmart thinking that it was a great idea (praying that it would work). Short of shelling out a few more hundred dollars for electrolysis, this wasn't a big deal. I was pleasantly surprised as to how smooth they made my legs. Also really loved the history lesson. Honestly, the most wasteful use of money there could be! For a while, I used a conair system that seemed to be the same concept but motorized.

I cut it into a size that's easy for me to handle and gently rub my legs with it. Though on the down side it does take forever, so until something better comes along Ill probably stick with shaving. I haven't shaved in about 5 yrs now. The first time I used this product was before a shower and on my arms. I do not even use that when I do body work on my Trans Am. (03/16/2009). If you have sensitive skin it may be a bad idea.

this rilly makes me just wanna sue these liars. so we all tried it. when I saw the ads on facebook, I was thinking, what are these people thinking! I tried it years ago, it made my skin extremely sensitive to where anything I wore would hurt my skin. These reviews are the subjective opinions of ChickAdvisor members and not of ChickAdvisor Inc. Stay in the loop for the latest news, contests, deals and more! wich rilly sux.So dont use this BS. I'm looking for a better way to remove hair and now I know what I should avoid on my next trip to the drugstore. you have to rub in circles so many times to just get ONE hair out. My chin and upper lip do feel smooth, but it did take quite awhile to get done, about one hour. It doesn't work, obviously if you from anything for long enough it will removed some hair.. or your skin! I put on some anti-acne cream to get down into the pores, so hopefully that will keep me from getting any kind of break-out.

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