Our site uses cookies to give you the best user experience and to anonymously track web traffic. 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. Tell me in the comments! I found this on sale at my local grocery store for half price and decided to give it a try. The shopkeeper had said that she used it and it worked well for her. After a while the hairs on the legs and hands get finer and grow slower after every time. but do not press hard or use these on wet skin or you will burn yourself, bad. Report as inappropriate. 
I wouldn't use it every day though. Do you know of any other as-seen-on-TV products that didnt live up to your expectations? is your destination to rate and review your favourite products. I suggest trying it for yourself and seeing if it works for your skin. by Chris213 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. For a while, I used a conair system that seemed to be the same concept but motorized. Emphasize the 'careful' part, as pressing hard might cause abrasions. It does take longer than the commercial says but after I did the circular motion it worked great. one pad does two legs, and thats about it! 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. Only I didn't pay $10 for it. Will keep using. First of all, the instructions say that this only works on dry hair that is less than 1/4". Wow! I got it for unwanted facial hair, and tried it out on my arm first. My machine is electrical and the discs are a two-component system: The center disc rotates in one direction and the outer disc rotates in the other. Report as inappropriate. 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.
i saw a demo of these in person, so i bought them. It seemed like a lot of work to get very minute results. It removed the fine hairs, but the area was a little sore and red for a little while. Why waste the money? I tried this product and I wont be using it again. I tried out the product as well. This process of hair removal can also be done manually. Reckon I'll stick to shaving! First time purchase only, local category deals. It doesn't work, obviously if you from anything for long enough it will removed some hair.. or your skin! No matter which method you choose it must always be performed on completely dry skin. Thats why my interest was piqued when I saw a commercial for Smooth Away. This product is basically sandpaper for the skin. i used it on my legs and my arms. I didn't bother trying it on my legs. and I would save my skin from the nicks I still sometimes get. It's like a piece of sandpaper. 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 just bought my kit today. I expected my skin to be 100% smooth after this product, but instead my legs felt as if Id shaved 12 hours ago. 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. (04/25/2009), I purchased the smooth away kit from Dollar general for 10.00. It is alcohol free and ensures my skin is completely dry and free of any residue.
Very helpful article. Im Mediterranean. After a day of growth, I was ready to finally try this miracle product. Just find a fine grit sandpaper and rub it against your legs. Genius! I read where you have to buy a new pad every two times you use it on your legs. I think I'll stick to waxing. I have thick, coarse hair- so perhaps this was the issue. Then I tried somewhere else, ALL the hair was still there. I wish I hadn't bothered with this one. by Tlee Now, I still don't know what to do. Can best explain why with this statement: I dislike sanding human flesh. then i used it on my mustache lol nd it worked. the stuble is growing back nd btw its rilly uncomfertable so hoping it doesnt turn out too bad. Report as inappropriate. I would NOT recommend it. Even laying in bed was uncomfortable. The instructions for this item are pretty simple and I thought I followed them perfectly but all it did was rub my skin raw. Ready to unleash your inner beauty junkie? Removes hair with exfoliating crystal pads, Safe for the upper lip and sensitive areas. Pat skin dry with a towel. Save your $10 and buy some mascara instead! A waste of $20.00. Does anyone know what kind of crystals "Smooth Away" is made from? Want to receive FREE products to review? I really liked it. A few minutes later, it began burning, and now it has been about 5 hours and it's still burning. I hope someone has them and knows. finally, the pads wear down quickly, so for that reason alone, i wont be buying more. Sign in to get personalized notifications about your deals, cash back, special offers, and more. This product like as many of the as seen on tv products is a big disappointment! I got my legs waxed yesterday and that was awful so this seems like a better alternative. 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. Not only was it painful, but the crystals seem to dull after a few uses! PS - Mine has a little vibrating egg that sits on the big pad, it's supposed to help speed up the process. After a ridiculously long time of trying to make it work, I gave up and decided to take my shower. 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. Not worth it, I threw it out. the chalk is just dead skin. Some say yes, some say no. (02/19/2009), I bought this product yesterday and love it. 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.
You use less of it and it leaves you really soft. It did not remove the hair unless some pretty significant force was used and about triple the instructed circular motions.
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I would not buy this product, as it's a waste of money. So a quick rinse and you have nice smooth legs! What the product does is removes hair and also dead skin. I notice a lot of people complain about irritation but did you: 1.) Monday, September 3, 2012 at 11:27PM 205Posts. I too was definitely disappointed with Smooth Away. I did a search for the Hair Off Mitten and found out that it is still sold today. 12 Best Acne Products for Your Clearest Skin Yet, 11 Best Tinted Moisturizers for Easy, On-the-Go Coverage, This Is the Manicure You Should Get, Based on Your Astrological Sign, by brianna121791 Copyright 2007-2022 College Fashion LLC Does anyone have a number for them where I could get my money back? This should be sold at the hardware store instead of beauty stores. I have a Conair HB5R that has rotating discs which have the same abrasive material as Smooth Away. I couldn't get any hair to remove, all I got was red skin, and no results. 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. (02/02/2009), I found these pads at a Walgreen's pharmacy saving the shipping and handling. Working on one spot at a time, gently rub the skin with the sandpaper in a clockwise motion three times. You just have to loition your leg afterwards. I Just stick with going for regular waxing. I made this purchase at Walmart thinking that it was a great idea (praying that it would work). Does Smooth Away really work? If it removed any of my hair, I couldn't tell. Gillette Venus Embrace Razor and Razor Heads, Mott's Fruitsations Unsweetened Strawberry-Kiwi 6 Pack. I wish I could give this 0 stars. For post-purchase inquiries, please contact Groupon customer support. The best choice of abrasive is 600 grit sand paper as it is very fine and will not damage the skin. Save your skin, your time, and your money and just don't bother. The polishing pads were very smooth and did not feel grainy at all. (03/16/2009), I bought this product and read all the directions. This product promised so much but delivered so little. The fact that Smooth Away turned my legs to chalk, caused me the pain of shaving with a dull razor, took a much longer time and didnt even give me smooth legs prompts me to tell you guysnot to buy this! I can also use Velcro backed discs. ThriftyFun is powered by your wisdom! I used to use hair removal creams and then I switched to shaving and thennn I discovered these smooth away pads. Time to fill this bad boy with great products like gadgets, electronics, housewares, gifts and other great offerings from Groupon Goods. it just left my skin red and irritated. However, this product did not work for me. By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and have read the Privacy Statement, See Promotional Terms. at first. by misschanel67 By subscribing, I agree to the Terms of Use and have read the Privacy Statement. Doesn't work. But I still have hair. I was pleasantly surprised as to how smooth they made my legs. Either way, it didn't work for me. 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!! My mother and best friend also used this product and had the same results I did: painful, burning, and still hairy skin. NOT!!! The only reason I can think of that youd need this product is if youd need to be clean-shaven as youre getting off an airplane. Smooth Away review. I purchased this product years ago when its commercials first started appearing on television. It leaves skin feeling raw and irritated. Also the chalkiness comes off very easily, simply wipe down your legs. When I used this stuff, I put on lotion before using, and guess what it made me ashy. I guess how long would depend on the type of one's hair. Tried it, hated it. I tried this a couple of times and then went back to waxing myself. I totally agree with the previous poster that it's a complete waste of money. (02/16/2009), I had bought it three days ago and tried it today. Step 2:Wrap a piece of 600 grit sandpaper around your index finger. How is the strike-through price determined? 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! Product Review I've used them on my cheeks/upper lip and the hair was removed nicely - it did leave my skin a little irritated but the redness goes down after a while. I tried it years ago, it made my skin extremely sensitive to where anything I wore would hurt my skin. I don't recommend buying this rubbish. The instructions say to remove all skincare products, etc. I used this thing for the recommended time and ALL the hair was still there, then I did it for 10 minutes on the same spot on my leg, and ALL the hair was still there. i icant use it, explain me more :/
It had patchy results on my legs and I have rather fine leg hair. It takes way too long to use for hair removal, and only gives the same result as shaving. Then I tried the back of my hand, ALL the hair was still there. Seriously i would definitely follow u.
If you've got extra time on your hands or are scared of razors or something, go ahead and use these. DO NOT WASTE your TIME! TotalBeauty is a property of TotallyHer Media, LLC, an Evolve Media, LLC company. Im not being sarcastic when i say this u should do ur own utube chanel, or tick tock,ig,etc.