There are so many different depilatory creams for facial hair on the market, how to choose which is best for you?
In this roundup I have picked out what I believe to be some of the best available in terms of effectiveness, value for money and what they have to offer.
Do bear in mind that depilatory creams for the face are not for use on eyebrows, near the eye area or on moles or warts.
They are all intended for chin, jaw, cheeks and upper lip only and it is very important to read the instructions fully, prior to use.
Best Facial Hair Removal Creams - Roundup Review
Surgi Cream Facial Hair Removal Cream
Olay Facial Hair Removal Duo
Sally Hansen Hair Remover Duo Kit for Face
Skin So Soft Fresh and Smooth Facial Hair Remover
Nair Hair Remover Face Cream Review
Surgi Cream Facial Hair Removal Cream
Surgi Cream facial hair removal cream
This product is formulated to be extra gentle, specially for use by those with sensitive skin on the cheeks, upper lip and chin (not suitable for use on eyebrows or near the eye area).
Included in the <$7 price tag is a 28g (1oz) tube of hair removal cream, a 14g (0.5oz) tube of soothing, post-depilatory cream and an application spatula.
The cream is pretty quick to use, and works from 4 minutes - 8 minutes is the maximum time you should leave the cream on for.
Personally, I found it to be effective for me at around 6 minutes, for my fine, facial hair.
I have sensitive skin myself, but did not experience any problems and I liked the fact that there was little odour compared to some other depilatories.
The after cream is very pleasant and leaves the skin feeling lovely and moisturised. It is apparently designed to inhibit re-growth, but I would need longer to test that out properly.
Overall, I found the product to be easy and effective to use and would have no hesitation in recommending it.
Things we Liked
- Great Value for Money - Sufficient product to last for several applications at just less than $7
- After Cream - soothing and moisturising, a good addition to the depilatory cream
- Odour - not too strong or unpleasant
- Works Quickly - in just 4 - 8 minutes
Things we didn't Like
- Spatula - A bit large for the face and not really necessary
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Olay Facial Hair Removal Duo
The facial hair removalremoval cream
The product I reviewed here is specifically for fine to medium hair, but there is also a medium to coarse version available if required.
My initial impression was that, for the size of product it was packaged in a wastefully large box!
My second impression, however, was much better - the depilatory cream has a strong, lemony odour which I found quite pleasant.
The unscented balm has a greasy feel, but is designed to use before the depilatory cream, to act as a barrier between skin and cream to minimise irritation. I must admit, I like this idea and am quite a fan of this product.
At around $15 for 19g this is not an inexpensive product but there should be sufficient for 12 applications if covering a small area.
The recommended time is 6 - 8 minutes, and I found that I required the full 8 minutes for the hair to come away easily.
Veet 2-Step Facial Hair Cream Kit
Veet are among the best known Brands in the depilatory cream market and they have large range of hair removal products available.
The Veet 2-Step Facial Hair Cream Kit is specifically for sensitive skin and consists of a 1.69 fl oz (49.9 ml) tube of depilatory cream and the same sized tube of finishing cream, plus an application spatula.
Currently retailing at around $10, it is not the cheapest product, but it is a good size and so there is plenty of cream for a number of treatments.
The depilatory cream has a light and not unpleasant odour and the finishing cream is light and fragrant, to soothe and moisturise the skin post-depilation.
Although the spatula is provided, I find it easier and more accurate to just use the fingertips for small areas of facial hair.
The cream works in 5 - 10 minutes and I found 8 minutes was the optimum time for me - after which it worked well and the hair was easily removed.
Overall, I thought this product stacked up pretty well, with a good amount of both depilatory and after-cream for the money.
Nair Hair Remover Face Cream
Naircream
There is also Nair facial hair remover cream for sensitive skin available.
There is a full set of instructions on the box and they are repeated on the tube itself, but you will need to retain the box for the list of ingredients contained in the product.
The cream is pink and is pleasantly scented, very similar to a regular hand cream or such.
The manufacturer recommends that the product takes between 5 - 10 minutes to work. However, my experience was that it took very nearly the full 10 minutes to be fully effective for me.
The cream does not come with a separate moisturizer, but it contains sweet almond oil to help moisturize the skin and I found that my skin felt soft and not dry following treatment.
All in all, this is a very competitively priced depilatory in a good size for many applications - you get a lot for your dollar!
