It's an segment from the Nightly News in Philadelphia that I used to watch on Saturday nights. Products that you would see in "As Seen on TV" product lines are put to the test by a very charming woman. She has reviewed products such as Smooth Away hair removal (dud), Ped Egg (deal), Mighty Putty (dud), and the Pancake Puff (deal). I watch her because I am a sucker for the ads and really think that some of those products could be neat to try, I just don't want to be the one who gets suckered into buying a dud.
So I did a little investigation myself. They don't do products that are not on infomercials, so products from commercials that I am interested in tend to go by the wayside. I have been watching TV a little more frequently that usual, and on the channel at the time that I watch (Lifetime between 5pm and 8pm) there are a lot of ads that target women. One of those ads was a hair removal cream. I am lazy, so shaving sort of is a bummer in my day. The product they were advertising seemed like a simple solution to my problem. I decided that it was time for me to put Veet in Shower Hair Removal Cream to the test.
First I read the instructions, and I read them thoroughly because there were a ton of warning and I was starting to get a little scared. However it seemed as long as I abided by the instructions I would be alive at the end of the process. The application process was lengthy, simply because the product is so thick, you have to work it a bit with the sponge in order to get it to apply smoothly. I started with my right leg, made sure that I avoided all cuts on my leg, and jotted down the time after application on a piece of paper I had conventiently available. I then moved on to the second leg, finishing in just enough time to start the removal of the first leg. However, the package says that you have to wait 3minutes before entering direct stream of water, so the left side was not allowed in the shower yet. I noted that I had three minutes to remove some of the hair on my right leg, and started to do so with the abrasive sponge.
The removal was quick and easy. You need the water fairly hot to rinse the sponge properly, but other than that it was really quick. I was able to juimp into the shower after removing almost all of my right leg hair, and moved quickly through the rest of the process with the left leg. I finished my shower and got ready for my day. While dressing I noticed my legs were significantly smoother than they had ever been with shaving. I figured the bulk of the test would be seeing how long this lasted. So I waited. One day, two day, and now I am on day three, and no pesky hair to be seen. there is a slight stubble on my knee, and I think it is because the knees were in motion through part of the process and had a thinner coating of the cream, but as for the rest of it, still smooth as a baby's bottom. So, if you have a nice date to go on, or are going to the beach this would be a great product. However due to it taking up so much time, and using almost all of the tube in one application, it is a very expensive solution. (roughly $8.00 a tube)
Depending on how many days my legs continue to be smooth, I may change my rating, but right now it is a Dud, simply for expense and inease of use.
2 comments:
I want to try it but I think my dry skin would not like it (aka would fall off). Why don't you keep updating so I'll know how it goes for you? To Nicky -- apartment! That's bullshit man. This is the time to buy, buy, buy! D is looking at houses; they're everywhere!
I tried the formula for dry skin. It actually really moisturized my legs. It was kind of creepy how soft they were the day I did it. However as soon as the miracle of that day is over, it is back to moisturizing daily. As an update, I am still smooth today so that is four days, however my knees really needed work. I think the cream has to be thicker in areas of stubborn growth. I may give it a chance again and not be so stingy with the cream.
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