SHISEIDO 3 Piece Prepare Facial Razor, Large (Japan Import)

I've had very noticeable dark hair on my upper lip since I was a teenager & EVERY single hair removal technique resulted in either a red, inflamed upper lip, horrible pustular breakouts, hairs being missed, or all three! Waxing, threading, hair removal cream - I've tried everything except electrolysis & nothing has worked without side effects, not to mention time & money wasted along with my self esteem reducing to the size of a dustmite when it looked like World War 3 had transpired on my face. THIS little blade o' beauty, however, IS AMAZING. I was done in about 17 seconds - WITH my toddler on my hip - and I had a baby-smooth, COMPLETELY hair free lip with absolutely NO redness & zero pain. Regrow has NOT been accelerated & for my purposes the blade has stayed sharp for multiple uses. I feel like life has just handed me a sackful of gold bullion (or at least a hair free lip - same thing?!). Hopefully this review will help another fellow stache-sufferer out there too!

I have a home laser hair removal device and the hair needs to be shaved (not plucked or epilated) before use. To prepare to laser my upper lip (my "lady 'tache"), I needed a blade that could be controlled carefully as I removed the fuzz. These have been ideal. They're well made, the blades are sharp, and they gently remove fuzz without any nasty effect on the skin. I only use them on my upper lip and clean carefully after use. Each blade has lasted me for dozens of uses before becoming blunt. Each one also has a blade cover so they can be stored safely.

The only thing I could possible think of that would improve these for dermaplaning is having a rounded edge, but these are for eyebrow shaping primarily. I have 0 experience of doing either of those but somehow managed to get a fantastic shape on my first go. I can never be bothered to sort out my eyebrows but using these for 5 minutes has made such a great aesthetic difference I might keep it up. I also hadn’t a clue what I was doing dermaplanjng wise. Yes I did cut my face in a few sensitive spots but the razor is so sharp the cuts are clean and will heal really quickly.Actually the area I went too enthusiastically on because of many layers of dark, thick dry skin healed back better than it was before, cuts and and all . Once you actually get the hang of what angle to hold the razor at and where to hold the skin taught, it gets much easier. The razor is sharp enough to remove a satisfying amount of dead skin but the clever guard helps you not slice off too much epidermis! Go slowly and carefully. I know you’re only meant to do this once a month but ended up going over a few spots again over the course of a week once I go a feel for the technique and realised some areas of my face had more dead skin buildup, so could take another session. It really is satisfying to see all the crap come off. I have SENSITIVE skin. Clean and Clear and Simple burn like hell. Even the most natural, simple cleansers marketed as soothing can make me break out like hell or seem to dry out the top layer of skin but do nothing for all the sebum buildup underneath. Doing this has made my skin smoother and brighter, I feel like the skincare products I can use are penetrating deeper without just irritating the top layer because of incessantly re applying or running the skin. Sebum plugs that were stuck in my skin for years are coming out easily without causing more trauma to the skin by squeezing/scratching with fingernails or comedown extractors. I am honestly surprised as I have had so many issues with clogged pores, paradoxical oiliness and dryness and exfoliating scrubs leaving my skin raw, even causing scarring and hyper pigmentation. Somehow taking a literal blade to my face has proved far better than a scrub! Honestly, if your skin sounds anything like mine or you just want a blank canvas for smoothly applying makeup or your skincare products, resurfacing with a razor really is a great idea. Get rid of all that old crusty dry skin on top so you can deal with excess sebum (or maybe you won’t have to if it actually manages to get out of your pores to do its job instead of getting clogged up). Really am pleasantly surprised after years of cystic acne and congestion. These razors were worth the wait and I’ll be ordering more. I don’t need anything other than these and some micelles water with cotton pads and my skin feels renewed.

So I had been thinking of getting the Dermaflash but it’s a huge investment and I don’t know how often I’d use given you’re supposed to replace the blade after every use so can add up buying replacement blades. I saw a review saying get this it’s just if not better. So I did and they were more than likely right! I didn’t get this for the removing hair fuzz although that’s a plus but for removing the dead skin and oh goodness it really does people! I mean be careful as you may get little cuts nothing major, you can get excited seeing all that dead skin fall off! The way your serums/oils/moisturiser sinks into your skin, is beautiful!

I ordered these around a week or so ago and they arrived today from Japan in packaging which shows on a Customs Declaration that you're buying a "facial razor" - which my adult son thought was highly amusing when he took delivery of the parcel from our postie! The razors are properly sharp and effective, unlike a similar tool made by Tweezerman which I bought a few weeks earlier, which required a lot of to-ing and fro-ing over the same patch of skin to cut off any hair. The product is very simple but well-designed and does a great job, so not much more to say about it. I reckon that not being as hairy as my son might like to think, three blades will last me for 6-9 months.

I use these types of razors all the time and I have never had a problem but these razors are awful, my whole face is left burning. theres no visible scratches but my skin feels like there is. EDIT: red razor burn all on my face!

I've used the Lisbeth folding razor before as well as the Tinkle and these are my favourite by a long shot. - comes in pack of 3, nice size, includes blade cover for each razor - easy to hold in the hand, good control - best for shaving over curved surfaces and on odd angles (!!) - easy to clean - not scratchy The biggest advantage this has over its competitors is how easy it is to shave over a curved surface and smaller spaces. I was able to do certain spots on my face that I usually avoid with the folding razor. Will buy again.

No matter how light and careful I am with these I give myself razor rash, I think its.because they drag and are not sharp so you don't actively cut yourself. I would prefer a smoother action so will.not purchase in future but they do do what they are supposed too.