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Nair Shower Power Moisturizing

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Nair Shower Power Moisturizing

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The Bottom Line

Nair Shower Power is supposed to be an easy way to rid hair, and save you time. But I would just rather shave.
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Pros

  • Doesn't smell as bad as regular hair removing creams
  • Can work in as little as 3 minutes, partially while you're in the shower
  • The product comes with a sponge, so it means less contact with your hands

Cons

  • "Smooth Skin Lasts Longer Than Shaving" stated on the bottle doesn't prove true
  • Can burn your skin (see Guide Review below)
  • You need a lot of product to cover hair

Description

  • Manufacturer - Church & Dwight Co.
  • Choice - Moisturizing or exfoliating
  • Average Cost- $8.00
  • Usage - Hair removal cream for arms, underarms, legs and bikini area

Guide Review - Nair Shower Power Moisturizing

Nair Shower Power works a little bit different than most hair removing creams because you can put it on, wait one minute, and then go in the shower. After two more minutes, but no more than ten minutes total, you use a sponge that comes with the product to help slough away the hair. Two kinds are available: moisturizing and exfoliating. I opted for moisturizing because depilatories can be very drying to the skin, and I like to use an organic sugar scrub for exfoliating.

Curious to see how it would last compared to shaving, I used Nair Shower Power moisturizing on one leg, and shaved the other. Later that day an area on the right side of my lower leg started to burn. I followed all the instructions and I don't have sensitive skin, so I was surprised to see a long scab like a bad razor burn the next day, and much drier skin compared to the leg I shaved.

"Smooth Skin Lasts Longer Than Shaving" advertised on the bottle didn't hold true, my leg that used the Nair Shower Power grew back in just as fast as the shaved leg. Overall, I would just rather shave because Nair Shower Power didn't save me any time, money, or give me any longer hair-free results.
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User Reviews

 2 out of 5
Very irritating, Member islandlady91

I have used other Nair products in the past and they never irritated. Some did not work very well, but at least they never burned afterwards and most were left on the maximum time. This one I only leave on a few minutes and especially my underarms are burned and they are the last place I use it. Not too bad on my legs though and did seem to remove the hair there pretty well. Didn't work so well on bikini area.

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