Comments on: Toss your razors, girls

By: Mandy

Mandy — Fri, 25 May 2007 13:20:35 +0000

I just got this product last week I have used it twice I have used other hair removal products the cream didn’t burn or sting or anything then I use this one I don’t have senstive skin and WOW did this stuff burn when using it, after washing it off, and then also after the so-called smooth moisterizor cream it felt as if it burned worse. I had stubble the same day as using it my legs appeared to have razor burn I URGE people not to but this product and to ask for a full refund if you have purchased it b/c it sucks!!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 18 May 2007 15:32:23 +0000

I found this article because I was trying to find the website for this product so I could write to them. I tried it last night, and I do have fine hair so it worked very well, but the problem I had is that I have very long legs so to get the “thick, even layer” that they suggest on the bottle I only had enough for one leg!! I mean, there is a chance that I put it on thicker than they meant, but I don’t think I went THAT overboard that I would only have enough for one leg when others are saying they only had enough for “a few” applications. Anyone know how I can e-mail them? I don’t have time during the day to call the number on the bottle. Thanks!

By: Beauty Editor

Beauty Editor — Wed, 09 May 2007 03:47:45 +0000

Oh my god, Tab! That is horrible- Thank you so much for letting us know. I hope your legs feel better soon. And girls- PLEASE heed her words. Do not use this if you have sensitive skin!

Kamo, thanks for coming back to let us know how it all worked out. I should have mentioned in my review that the hair on my legs is not thick and coarse, which is probably why this product works so well for me. I do agree with you about the container being too small- there is clearly not enough of this for even a few applications. Thanks again for taking the time to leave your review here! Take care

By: kamo

kamo — Wed, 09 May 2007 03:13:48 +0000

i’ve used this a couple more times so i thought i’d follow up.

i didn’t have any itchiness or redness, but i usually don’t have that problem on my legs. putting it on was a bit difficult, and my main complaint is that i’ve used it just a few times, but i’m already almost out. in order to get an even layer you have to use quite a lot. and it’s not like shaving cream where it expands. it is what it is.

the first time i used it, i left it on for the recommended 3 minutes, and afterwards i still had a bit of stubble. then i tried about 8 minutes (the max is 10) and it worked much better.

i’ve been using it along with the hair minimizing lotion. it certainly has not slowed any growth. i did not get the 5-7 days of smooth legs as advertised. i had my usually amount of hair after about 2 days, but it did feel thinner. it was the same length, but it did feel a bit more sparse and without the scratchy blunt ends you get from shaving.

the best thing about it for me is that it makes shaving ridiculously easy afterwards. usually my 3 day stubble is very uncomfortable to shave, and i end up with irritation. but i shaved this morning because i didn’t want to deal with the cream, and it was much easier.

i’m slightly disappointed with this after the first rave review. i’ll probably keep using it (at least the hair minimizing lotion) because i like the finer hair i have as a result.

By: Tab

Tab — Mon, 07 May 2007 18:58:40 +0000

I did the test spot that is recommended first, with no reaction. I then did both my legs. I have been a red, itchy, hivey, weeping mess since. And I am also bruising underneath it. If you have sensitive skin, I highly reccomend NOT using this product. I know I will stick to a razor from now on.

By: Beauty Editor

Beauty Editor — Sun, 06 May 2007 23:47:16 +0000

That sucks, Christina! The same thing happened to my daughter Bree when she tried this a few days ago. I thought she had left the product on too long, but her skin probably, like yours, can’t tolerate the ingredients.

Thanks for leaving a comment

By: Christina Dugan

Christina Dugan — Sun, 06 May 2007 23:04:53 +0000

Just wanted to let you know that I have used Nair and other products in the past. I have never had a skin irritation like I did when I used Carefree. I am still burning! My legs are red and blotchy. I didn’t even leave it on that long. Also, even after using soap my skin still felt wierd, like it wasn’t washed off. I will totally NEVER use it again or recommend it.

By: kamo

kamo — Fri, 04 May 2007 02:16:03 +0000

hmm, i bought this but i’m not sure how i feel about it. it left my legs much less irritated than after shaving, but i definitely felt a bit of stubble afterwards. does that mean i need to leave it on longer? i just used it 2 days ago so it’s hard to gauge the amount of regrowth. i’ll have to try it again.