Smooth Away yields some hairy results

marshjes, Zeeland, MI — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:41:51 GMT

I've tried Smooth Away, and I agree that shaving works better

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Debbie Davis Midland MI — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:55:28 GMT

I had the same experience, with regard to the lack of hair removal. Fortunately, I did not have the sensitivity. I was able to return the product, however I didn't realize that the " buy one, get one" is a rip off.. When you purchase one, you are charged the exact same amount for "shipping and handling" as the price of a second..
All in all I was most unhappy and would not recommnend this item to anyone.

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Hairy monster — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:08:33 GMT

My son bought me a large box of this product . All it did was make my skin red .I'll donate it .

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Linda, Ridgeley, WV — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:19:42 GMT

It's nice to see an actual review of one of these products. I didn't believe the claims of the Smooth Away ad, so I wasn't about to buy it, but there are a lot of desperate people out there who might be sucked in. Now, how bout that Sham Wow?

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C Schmidt, Richboro, PA — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:23:36 GMT

Why pay $14.99 plus $6.99 shipping if you really MUST try this product. In my local CVS drugstore, they are selling it for $9.99.

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Laura, Austin, TX — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:51:17 GMT

This stuff has been around for years and it's awful! I have fair skin that is somewhat sensitive, but it's nothing that an over the counter lotion can't solve. When I used the product, I started light and worked my way up until the hair was gone. Well, along with the hair it took several layers of skin and it took at least a week to recover from the self-inflicted "tramatic irritation" (as warned by the doctor in the article). Unless you have thick, hardy skin and light hair, I'd stay far away from this product!

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JR, Harrison, NY — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:04:38 GMT

I was seconds away from purchasing this product when I decided to be smart about it and learn from other people's experiences. I'm so glad I did. Most of the reviews I read, which totalled somewhere around 120, said exactly what this article is stating. It's basically sandpaper, and just doesn't do the job. Various people reported that their skin scabbed after using it (eww!), and couldn't believe that anyone had had a positive experience with it. People were even questioning if perhaps the Smooth Away folks had planted their employees on the message boards to write good reviews because it just wasn't possible to have a good experience with this product. I can't say if that's the case, and it's likely that it does work for some people, but the vast majority were horrified by the results. Glad I looked before I leapt, to be sure.

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Beth, Rock Hill, SC — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:05:55 GMT

I LOVE Smooth Away. I am always skeptical of as seen on TV products and didn't have much hope for this when I received it as a gift. I'm a mom of 2 and rarely able to take a long enough shower to shave my legs. I can use Smooth Away while my son plays in the bath, no water, shaving cream or razor needed. The instructions mention that your hair has to be shorter than 1/4"...could that be the problem?

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Dawn, Utah — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:12:47 GMT

I tried Smooth Away a few months ago and had similar results. It didn't seem to do anything for the hair on my legs but worked quit nicely on the ultra fine hair that I never pay attention to on the top of my foot and toes. Totally not worth it.

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Anonymous — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:22:31 GMT

Smooth Away is nothing but a sales gimick. After purchasing this product, it took weeks (and many phone calls) before it was finally delivered. I was completely disappointed with the results. I believe your experiment with the sandpaper sums things up quite nicely.

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Judy — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:30:19 GMT

Thanks!

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Mary Fran McCarron — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:35:53 GMT

I bought this for my 6 year old granddaughter who was teased about her hairy arms. It worked like a charm, and she was so thrilled. We think this product is wonderful!!

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Leslie, MS — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:11:50 GMT

I have also tried this Smooth Away product. It seemed to work well for me. Although I have very fine very soft hairs. My daughters also tried it, neither like it. For them the product didn't really remove the hair well enough.

Though it worked well for me, I still think I will use my razor as it is much quicker. Smooth Away will be for those missed spots on the knees and ankles and touchup jobs.

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df — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:30:33 GMT

I tried using smooth away and it didn't work at all. I was very disappointed and it irritated my skin.

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Donna McBay — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:32:08 GMT

I also bought "Smooth Away" bad waste of money!!!! It took 2 big pads to do one leg. Still had hair, i'll stick with razors and Nair, at least that does work, use a credit card to scrap Nair off - it works better than a washcloth! Where can I get my money back for the Smooth Away?

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C, Wisconsin — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:35:00 GMT

I purchased Smooth Away from Walgreens. It really does the trick! Although I wouldn't use it for my full legs (I tried, it took FOREVER) I would use it for quick touch ups, if I happened to miss a spot. It's also useful to get rid of stubble inbetween shaves. If you have very sensitive skin like the author seems to have, I wouldn't use it though, because it is a bit abrasive.

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Rhi Baird — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:44:05 GMT

I have been using Smooth Away for about a month now and love it. I'll admit, I'm not an overly hairy woman (not a lot of hair or is it very thick). But it works fine for me.

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Kelly Maxwell , Midland, MI — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:45:19 GMT

My teenage daughter and I both tried Smooth Away, with unsatisfactory results. For anyone out there who is curious about this product, don't bother! It is a waste of time and money.

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Lauren, Denver, CO — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:08:13 GMT

Great review! I have been wondering if those little things would work! Thanks.

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J, Pittsburgh — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:18:19 GMT

I tried Smooth Away too and found it to work fairly well if I spent enough time and energy on it, but the next day, the hair was back just as much as it would have been if I used a razor. Using a razor takes a few minutes in the shower, Smooth Away would have taken at least an hour for me to do one whole leg. I can see Smooth Away being good for any tiny missed spots when I don't feel like messing with the razor again, but overall, a wasted $10, in my opinion.

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Barbara Wicks — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 17:55:57 GMT

If you wait long enough, everything comes around again. I can remember my mother using a similar product when I was a child in the 1950's!!!! She used it on her facial hair, but it was just like a fine sandpaper. It probably didn't work much better than this product seems to! Barbara

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K, New Jersey — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:06:51 GMT

My mom, sister and myself ordered the smooth away and my sister refused to use it once she saw the "sandpaper" I tried it on my husband first and the poor guy was bright red and irritated, it's in my hall closet still in the box, it's pretty much useless.

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Reesie — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:10:41 GMT

My Husband gave me smooth away as a Christmas gift, I was thrilled as I am on a high dose of blood thinners and restricted from shaving; my legs are worse now, the hair comes in thicker and darker than ever! My upper lip had a small light brown mole for all my 38 years until smooth away smoothed it away all right, it took almost an hour to get the bleeding stopped. I no longer promote this product.

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Diane, Cobb, WI — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:19:30 GMT

I purchased Smoothlegs from a kiosk in a mall this weekend. The salesperson was demonstrating the product and showed the results. They claimed that they were the original developers of this product, Smooth away is a knock off. It really worked well on the fine hair on my face and on my arms. I have not tried it on my legs.

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T Bo — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:45:50 GMT

Just another product to sell to idiots. Who said there is one born every minute? He was right

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Sunshine, CA. — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:56:45 GMT

It works fine for me. I have no problems. Shaving is faster for the legs. Though I needed it for my upper lip. Shaving would be a no no and the creams would burn my skin. Wising I rather just live with the hair than the burn sores from the cream and no I don't leave it on too long.

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Melanie, Austin, TX — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:56:58 GMT

I've used Smooth Away and it worked like a charm. Sounds like I'm fortunate.

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David Tracy, Clifton Arizona — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:11:06 GMT

Have any of you ladies tried the Smooth Away for refinishing your furniture yet? Might work!

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kathy p — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:15:15 GMT

Smooth Away = waste of money.

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BigRick — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:16:42 GMT

They worked great on my car prepping for paint!

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Lisa Abatemarco, Benson, NC — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:34:54 GMT

I also bought it at CVS for under $10. The first time I used it, I loved it. It didn't irritate my skin (legs). THEN I tried it on my facial hair and I won't do that again. Tried it for a second time on my legs and like someone previous posted, it seems as though I need to replace the pads more often that I'd like. Will probably use for touch-ups on my legs but not again on my face.

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kimberly, louisville ky — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:45:12 GMT

I bought it, it was about as thorough as a good shave, but it was fabulous with the exfoliation, that will probably be my main use for it. My sister, however bought it, and hated it completely, so I guess it just depends on the person

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Lyntegra — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:17:53 GMT

Thank you for saving me money!

I emailed does it work about this when I saw it, so I'm glad it finally got tested. I've never understood why the products that say "shaving takes so long" take longer than a quick shave ever would...

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April Indy, IN — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:19:29 GMT

I think this product is great I used it on my leg and they were alot more smoother then using a razor. I had no rash. Great Product

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Mandie, Spanaway, WA — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:26:27 GMT

It IS sandpaper. The color, texture, and 3M label are instantly recognizable if one has ever worked with ultra-fine grit sandpaper. I was an employee at Schucks when I heard about this product and laughed, any auto parts store carries the exact same thing for finish work on auto body. Infact, I bought a set of Smooth Away, and compared and it's identical. We even had FINER grit sandpaper. What a load.

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Barbara Davidson Texas — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:52:22 GMT

This is absolutely worthless. How I wish I could have read these comments b/4 I plunked down the $10 plus for the worthless item. Now I hate to trash it, because of the money, wish I could get a refund. If anyone knows how to get one, please post it. JUNK!!!! SCAM SCAM SCAM

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Marcia Smith, Los Angeles, CA — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:20:53 GMT

The worst part of using this product on your chin is that is two days you have a stubble, something you never have with waxing. It takes a long time to use it and the embarrassing results (stubble) certainly are not worth it.

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TD, Seattle, WA — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:25:00 GMT

I tried a similar product about 10 years ago, thinking it would be a perfect alternative to razor cuts for my wedding and honeymoon. Big mistake! The burns to my more tender areas were so painful I had to keep vaseline slathered on for a week.

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John Wawrzonek — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 21:25:21 GMT

Just curious, because 3M is a good brand, but I can't find anything on their web site that refers to this product and the SmoothAway web site shows no connection to 3M. I suspect this is a scam, but it is not 3M's scam.

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SRF, Shelbyville, Tn — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 22:57:44 GMT

"Smooth Away" is anything but. It is a big ripoff. I agree with the majority here, razors still work best for those of us who can't go the laser thing.

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Joan Rivera, Barnum, MN — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:50:15 GMT

When I first saw the commercial, I figured that the crystals were just sand paper. I disagree though that laser hair removal is permanent. Only electrolysis is permanent.

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sjg, wa — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 23:53:56 GMT

My husband gave me Smooth Away for Christmas. We first tried it on his back and it is the first thing we used that did not irritate his skin and yes, it removed all the hair! I use it on my legs and it works just fine.

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Tim, San Diego CA — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:17:05 GMT

We saw a demo of Smooth Away at the county Fair and it looked convincing enough so we bought two packages for my wife. She tried it and curtly said to me "it just doesn't work! It's a rip-off!"

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jack gordon, pittsburgh, pa. — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:11:14 GMT

i don't understand why women with hair need to feel they must remove it -- hair is common to both genders and many men are attracted to natural women, regardless of the messages mass marketing may provide. you can be beautifil with hair ... anywhere. it is our product-driven society that has created the supposition that any woman who has natural body hair must remove it to be attractive. this just ... isn't so. the same concept and reality applies to ladies who feel they must have breast augmentation merely because the advertising so prevasive in both print and broadcast media have created this misperception and illusion. you ladies might want to consider that many men don't need a barbie doll clone and prefer a more natural woman who is absent silicone implants and skin scrubbed raw from hair removal. aside, why risk your health to mimic unreal models?

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Janie — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:24:09 GMT

Thanks so much for this review...

I wanted to buy the product because shaving with a safety razor sometimes cuts me, electric razors sometimes don't get as close as I'd like, waxing hurts and I don't have the nerve to wax myself over large areas (messy, hot and painful not to mention leftover hairs don't appeal to me).

Nair and Neet and other cremes STINK and even when you shower the chemical/metallic smell lasts for at least 2 days.

And lasers? LOL. Who can afford it? Isn't it like $500 for one leg and don't you have to go back in a few months?

It sounded a little iffy...but I was thinking well...maybe...

Now it's a definate well....maybe no way!

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Janessa — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:20:26 GMT

This product works because tada! it is ultra smooth grit sandpaper, the type you use on finishing the final final stages of furniture, you have to apply pressure and use it just like you would real sandpaper in fast strokes or waves or circles, it can make your face/lip area red and sore for a little while just like any microdermabrasion would. For me it works better than shaving, i always had dark hair showing especially on my upper lip after using a razor, after using this and really sanding down my upper lip well, it's smooth and nice skin color instead of shadowy looking. Good product I will buy sandpaper at my work place for replacement pads.

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Thomas b, Binghamton — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:16:27 GMT

My wife and I tried it (yes I'm a guy) and we both felt it did not work. I tried it on my legs and breast and it did nothing. Don't buy this thing

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Rachael Boynton Beach, FL — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:58:34 GMT

As my grandmother is in the other room sleeping I almost burst out laughing. As another hairy girl to other, I thank you for taking one for the team (in terms of trying this product out). I have tried them all and have to say the only thing that has worked for me is shaving, which is a daily task, waxing my face twice a month, and most likely in the near future Laser removal. Nothing else works for me. Thanks again for your report. Very funny :).

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GM, West Hartford, CT — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 06:16:48 GMT

I don't think there is a single positive comment about "Smooth Away". Thanks for the warning!

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Beth H, Sarasota, FL — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 07:31:24 GMT

Does anyone else find the fact that you're "sanding" parts of your body to be a little strange? When I read what was written above about how after she sanded her upper lip it was smooth I was amazed. Why would anyone want to "sand" any part of their body?

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rosemary baker Hawkins, wi — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 13:39:15 GMT

I used a buff pad like that I bought in a dime store more than fifty years ago. It worked so good then that I've wondered about the product ever since.

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melissa colorado — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:26:24 GMT

Kind of like the acai berry BS

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JH, El Paso TX — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:33:21 GMT

I really wished I had read the reviews prior to purchasing this product. Now I'm experiencing the Smooth Away Aftermath, flaking, irritated and scaly skin!

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LORI — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 16:08:41 GMT

If only I could get my money back

this product is horrible!

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fusseltier — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 19:06:59 GMT

i live in europe, i've never heard of it.
must only be in the UK.
women in mainland europe dont usually shave
their underarms or legs.

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Tracy, Iowa — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 21:17:28 GMT

Having lived in Europe, any time I see a product claim it is "european" or sold in Europe, I have to hesitate. I did NOT see this product selling like the claims say, but I used sandpaper when I was a teen and you can use the 800-1000 fine sheets for a better result and it was FABULOUS. WAY cheaper than the smooth away! By the way, the sandpaper doesn't rip the hair out by the root, it just "sands" away the hair, little by little.

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sammy r. fresno CA — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:20:20 GMT

I actually really like smooth away, its perfect except that the results barely last a day. Its worth it for me though, and I can NEVER shave my legs, they get shredded to pieces because my skin is so uneven-and i can be so careful i'll spend an hour shaving, and still get bleeding cuts.

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Sally Griffith — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 05:30:10 GMT

Hi- I just tried this product given to me by my older sister. I have to say it worked great for my facial hair! I have not tried on my legs, but will in the next few days. I thought it was a great improvement over Nair or shaving.

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anonymousGorillaofyourdreams — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:11:33 GMT

I can see why people would be attracted to trying this product. As another hairy chick, with thick hair shafts, I understand the frustration. Shaving too close in the bikini area causes bumps--whether its wax, razors or depilitory creams. The thick hair shaft seems to have problems breaking through the skin when it grows back. Creams make me nervous because I don't understand how this isn't toxic like PPD dyes for your skin, as in what are you absorbing? I bought something like Smooth away from Sallys a long time ago--like 10 years ago, and not only did it not make a significant difference in hair removal, but like others, I was left with red, itchy strips and patches on my skin where I tried it. I also have dry skin so I noticed that Exfoliation didnt really happen either, except where the skin was irritated. It was a waste of money for me.
I can see why it might work on kid's skin or on people who have very thin hair shafts {fine body hair} but even then I am sure the results are mixed. Honestly if you have very light or blond hair, on other parts of your body, you can use an electric razor to shave, and you don't have to shave it smooth. If it's sufficiently light, no one will see it anyway if its very short. That gets rid of your razor bumps, and depilatory smells and rashes, its cheap and painless too.

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Hind G, New York City, New York — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 23:56:00 GMT

I'm 30 years old woman and I'm using the sugar waxing since I was 13, it's a traditional waxing way used by middle eastern women, it's true that this method is painful but with time you become used to it and you'll love it because it lets your skin smouth as silk for more than 3 weeks

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Char, Bend, Oregon — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:36:39 GMT

I've heard that during WWII women used pumice stones to rub the hair off their legs, as the steel in the blades were needed for the war effort. And I heard it didn't work for most women and was as bad on your skin as using sand paper. Last year I bought a "Tweeze" that you also see advertised on tv. I bought mine at Walmart for about $10.00. It works well on my facial hair, except for those "witches whiskers" on my chin. It doesn't do anything for the hair on my legs. If you buy one don't over-do using it on your face as it can irritate the skin if you press too hard and/or use it for too long. Also get a stash of batteries as they do run down pretty quickly. Basically it grabs tiny tuffs of hair, twists it and pulls it out by the roots, but it's not sharp like a razor. I frequently use a hair remover on my chin hairs, but I don't leave it on very long, just 2 or 3 minutes. It doesn't remove the hair, but it does seem to make it easier to remove them with a good pair of tweezors. Guess it loosens them.

I wonder if there is something in production of Smooth Away that makes it safer on your skin than it's identical sand paper. Would be interesting to find out.

Char

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Jenn, MN — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:48:07 GMT

I too troed something loke this about 10 years ago. I do have very fine body hair (one advantage to my Scadinavian heritage) and I wound up w/ raw rashes on my legs after only using it for a few minutes. It was the middle of summer so my legs weren't winter-dry. It took weeks for my skin to heal and wow! was it painful! I did discover one very excellent use for the product, tho regular fine grit sand paper is WAY cheaper. That nasty skin on the back edge of your heels!! Works better than pumice stones and it way cheap compared to most foot files. And if it's thicker than most or callused (like mine) and your very careful, and you happen to have one lying around, a small orbital sander with almost no pressure is quick and easy!

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Kayla — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:02:20 GMT

It works just fine, but it takes a while and it can irritate your skin.

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Keeley Gomes, Shirley BC — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:50:26 GMT

That comment about it being sand paper is right. My experience was Velevet Touch product exactly like this one. Then they didn't sell it anymore and I thought you know it is exactly like sandpaper. You got to use the plumbing type though. A 600 grit just like the other e-mailer said is perfect. I agree the products like Velvet touch and Smooth Away and others before it are all lousy. They don't work for the legs but if you rub the sandpaper on itself a few times before you use it, it gets rid of some of the abrassive stuff and I find then you can use it. You also have to put slight pressure on it not alot or you'll burn yourself and either have a bout of dry skin that you have to use the paper again to remove or you will have a burn.
So rub it on itself before using a new paper and remember, light pressure until the hair is gone. Pay attention to how your skin feels too.
I only use it on upper lip and chin and then use a for sensitive skin astringent that cools it down or tea tree cream. I use it every about 3 days after a shower too for best results. I find when the pores are open and the hair is soft from a shower is the best time to use the 600 grit sand paper from plumbing section paper at the hardware store. It's only a dollar something a sheet and I cut it into strips and it last at least a year or more.

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kevjohn — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 16:48:56 GMT

As a happily hairy man, I have no use for this product. However I would still like to thank you for providing these reviews and helping inform the buying public. Being able to avoid worthless products like this and save a few dollars here and there really adds up in times of financial chaos. The previous article on 5-Hour Energy really came in handy for me.

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Shaye Blackston — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:08:56 GMT

I have developed excessive baby fine hair on my face & one day I noticed in a magnifying mirror, that I looked an awful lot like a fuzzy teddy bear. It wasn't at all funny...I actually sobbed as I tried to pluck out the multitude of inch long blond hairs. It was impossible to get it all & my face was so red after wards. While my inexperience using this product at first caused irritation, I found it worked awesome for my "fuzzy bear" syndrome. The more I use it the more I get the technique-and yes it does seem like sandpaper-but I get the bonus of exfoliating my ever flaking, sensitive face as well. I use it gently all over my face 2x a week. I think this is a good product for my particular problem. Nothing works well for everybody. This works for me.

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Ginger S. Odenton, Maryland — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:19:53 GMT

I like the smooth away for my arm hair but not for anything else. Waxing for facial and leg hair works better and lasts longer for me. Yes, my arms have a white coating on them when I'm done, yes it takes a while so I sit down to watch an hour long TV show and have at it.

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Dee J — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:18:42 GMT

I have severe abrasions & blisters on both of my legs. It feels & looks like a really bad sunburn. I have made sure to share my experience with my work mates to save them from the same fate.
Give me a good old-fashioned razor any day.

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TC, Chicago, IL — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:25:51 GMT

I'm a freak for new products such as Smooth Away. I bought it at a local store for $9.99. It did take a little while, but it did work on my legs quite well. I think it depends on the amt & coarseness of the hair. I do NOT recommend it for facial use!! It made my upper lip so raw that the skin right under my nose actually scabbed over. Save this product for legs and underarms!!

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April, San Diego, CA — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:57:04 GMT

Smooth Away is horrible for hair removal, but it makes a good nail file and buffer. Hey, I wasn't going to waste it!

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Colleen, Colorado Springs, Co. — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 17:59:41 GMT

Curiosity killed the cat and also took $10.00 out of my wallet. What a waste!

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Malissa, Outside of Pittsburgh — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:08:28 GMT

I bought SmoothAway online and just got it in the mail on Saturday (I didn't buy it from the company, but from another website). I used it on Saturday, and it took a while-but I think that was because my hair was too long. After reading all the reviews, I gave it another go, as my hair grows pretty fast. Just used it on the lower half of my left leg while at my desk, and it worked. I am surprised I don't have a reaction to it, as I have sensitive skin. My skin feels smooth, there's no hair left, and no redness. It's certainly not the fastest thing, but it does work better than my electric razor. It sucks if you have a reaction to it, but it really isn't the worst thing I have ever used from hair removal. If you didn't like it-oh well, it wasn't that expensive. (And, the local affiliate to ABC has a thing called "Test it Tuesday"-they tested it, and it worked for the people there. Perhaps some people are using it wrong.)

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Missy, Wichita, KS — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:13:44 GMT

Conair makes an electric version of this for about $20, called Hair Remover System or something like that. My daughter bought it, and I love it - sometimes. Faster and more effective then the manual Smooth Away reviewed here, but pretty much the same principal and with the same drawbacks. I use it once a week and then usually shave once a week. It has reduced how often I have to shave and is easy when you don't have time to do the whole shower thing. Once you get good at it, it only takes about 10 minutes to do both legs, hip to ankle. I would never have bought it, and would never use it on my face (ouch) but for people with the right skin type, sanding the hair off actually does work. Honestly, I like it more for the exfoliation then the hair removal. I would imagine the Smooth Away would be less effective since it is manual and would indeed take a lot longer.

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Esther, Toronto, Ontario — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:49:17 GMT

I've tried something similar that I got at Walmart and it works but it's really painful and I look like I have razor burn from all the rubbing! Also, any Nair type product gives me chemical burns so I stick with a razor

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sandra k, fresno ca — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:07:31 GMT

This product was extremely irritating. I purchased it on-line for 14.99+, used it on my legs and had to lather them in neosporin for the holidays...YUCK!

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Cami Sioux Falls SD — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:18:49 GMT

Well at least I got out of the shipping and handling fees because I bought the stupid product at Walgreens But it is a scam I first used it on my finger just to see if it worked and it did remove my hair but I it took several minutes. So I tried it on my face hair and under my chin and now both my face and finger have red scabby sores on them and under my chin is very dry and scaling feeling with new hair stubbles I did not have before Please take my advise and don't waste your money, even if does remove hair your going to need more money for a safe lotion or cream for you skin to heel

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jangel anaheim ca — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:23:13 GMT

I had heard about it and was sure it did not work. i went to the local hardware store and got extra fine sandpaper to use. I will stick to shaving.

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Emily, UT — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:29:13 GMT

Who give hair removal kits as gifts? I don't care how well it works or how smooth my skin will be if my husband gave me a hair removal kit for Christmas he would be sleeping on the couch for a week. People DON'T give hair removal systems for a gifts, if your friend or loved one is hair and you want to help them out give them a gift certificat to a spa! As a general rule anything with the words "as seen on T.V." on it are not good gifts.

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Thrifty in MN — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:37:29 GMT

Huh. I bet they could give "ped egg" a run for it's money!

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Fulano De Tal — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:46:40 GMT

Sandpaper is about $3 for a package of 4 600 grit ultrafine sheets. Do the math.

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Anna, Philadelphia, PA — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:53:02 GMT

Like most products, the results vary with the user and usage. I have pretty fine hair on my legs & face and have been very satisfied with this product, even with sensitive skin.
I suspect that it is the people with thicker hair who find that it doesn't work.

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Lupita D — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:14:32 GMT

Sally Hansen had this product back in the 90's I believe, the now pink backing was orange. The product is medieval torture. no thanks, I'd rather be hairy.

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Alyx Haque, Powell, WY — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:19:09 GMT

I have been wondering how this product works. My sister and I were going to order it, but after reading this article I've changed my mind. And thanks Ms. Mcbay for the tip on using a credit card to remove Nair! That is a great tip!

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Neon, Henderson, NV — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:22:05 GMT

I was actually about to buy the Smooth Away when I saw this article. Thanks!

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Sylvia Vilchez — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:38:14 GMT

My friend and I bought it at the mall and we got ripped off when I found out that Target sold the same thing for $15 bucks cheaper. It left my skin soft and was honestly better then shaving...just didn't work in the bikini area like it did on the arms and legs.

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Smita, San Jose, CA — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:38:57 GMT

I used the product...thought it sucked.
I'd rather sit with a tweezer and pluck every hair out than try Smooth Away again.
They should have warning labels that indicate sand paper like crystals can cause you to get red and bleed. They should also include a burn center 1800 number. Thank you Anna Chan for posting this up for us to read.

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MM, Seminole Co, FL — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:42:18 GMT

Oddly, I happened to see an ad for this over this past weekend. As soon as it said "crystals" I immediately thought SANDPAPER, and that it probably just sands the hair off at skin level. After reading the article here, it validated my thought that Smooth Away is just another scam. I have yet to see ANYTHING advertised on television on an infomercial that is legitimate. People need to stop buying into it - ALL of them are a waste of money. If you must try something, Target usually sells a lot of that "As seen on TV" junk, at least if you buy it from Target, and you're not satisfied, you can always return it and you don't pay shipping. Better yet - again - DON'T BUY any of that stuff... that'd stop the fraud of those infomercials...

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Jules, Yuma Az — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:43:48 GMT

People please! As a hairy woman who has tried it all...Smooth away sucks. I have finally had enough and am undergoing laser treatments. Although the cost is high upfront, my salon has a laser till it is gone policy! So paying for $150 to laser remove a mustache isnt that expensive comparedto having it waxed off 15 times for the same amount of cash.

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M, Palm Desert CA — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:46:18 GMT

Fortunately I found this product at WalMart for less than the retail price. Unfortunately it didn't work at all. Don't waste your hard-earned money!

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AA — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 22:55:38 GMT

I was pretty skeptical myself so my mom and i opend up a pack and after realizing that it was fine grit sandpaper my mom said (and i quote) "well, we just bought some for the shelf! just use that!" =] its worthless. thank you for trying it out for the rest of us!

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Dorothy Palmer — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:16:05 GMT

This did not work. I am a senior and body hair becomes fine and less as you get older. This did not even work on the fine and scarce hair on my arms or legs. It was indeed a rip-off.

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Brandi, salem oregon — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:24:45 GMT

I am Irish and Native American, and so I have very little body hair, and what I do have is very fine and short. I don't have to shave much at all. I tried Smooth Away and was VERY dissapointed, I followed the directions and after several minutes I think it MIGHT have removed a couple hairs (literally) in a small area. Maybe. What a complete ripoff! Luckily I bought it at WalGreens for only $9.99.

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Michelle, salem oregon — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:35:17 GMT

Smooth Away is total crap, don't waste your money. I can't believe the ppl on here who say it works, they must be the ppl selling it! I have barely any body hair, (I don't even shave my legs in winter) and it's very fine, short natural platinum color, you can barely see it, and this product did NOTHING for me!
I don't see how it could work for anyone, are some ppl using it in a dark room or what??

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Shannon Moore, OK — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:41:54 GMT

I heard that this thing will remove fine wrinkles around your mouth, does anyone know if this is true?

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Ashley, Gulf Shores, AL — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:42:30 GMT

I had the same thing happen many years ago with a product that used this exact same technique. I now have black "stubble" that must be tweezed every day of my life now. STAY AWAY from this type of hair removal!

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Debra Cisneros, HHP — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 02:57:24 GMT

Just a quick comment about this product. I, personally, have not seen it up close but according to all the remarks about it being sandpaper my guess is, IT IS!!! Sandpaper IS made of "crystals", "glued" onto paper --- hence the name. The reddish-brown sandpaper most people are familiar with is made of paper and tiny garnet crystals. It's the industry's way of using what would otherwise be wasted product. I hope this clears up the mystery of the 'sandpaper as hair removal' "scam"(?)!
Oh, by the way --- for the woman who slathered on "PETROLEUM jelly" on your freshly, sandpapered, irritated skin -- I hope you eat well(lots of raw, organic foods) and drink plenty of fresh, clean water every day to help reduce your risk of developing certain health issues in the future; petroleum is a known carcinogen! NEVER, EVER use it(including: mineral oil -- aka: "baby oil") on ANY body part -- lips included(ingestion is inevitable).
LADIES, check the ingredients in your skin care products!!!!

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Kassy G, Warren, Mi — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 05:53:09 GMT

I tried this product [under a different name] in the 1970's, my mom bought them. I got the sanding burn on my face, even doing the little swirl rotation per instructions. Now this company is making millions off of new customers, thirty years later. Think about it!

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Susye Taylor — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:43:36 GMT

HAVEN'T ANY OF YOU HEARD "IF IS SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE...IT PROBABLY IS!!!!!!

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Heidi S, Highland, CA — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:15:31 GMT

This product came out years ago, and from all these reviews, I see it still DOES NOT WORK.

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ShadyKay — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:33:59 GMT

Haven't tried it, and won't. But Dr. Blanco's recommendation of laser isn't useful to many people. Laser only works on dark hair - the darker, the better. I'm hairy, but the hair is fine and blonde. Electrolysis - while expensive and uncomfortable - is my only solution.

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JJ, San Francisco, CA — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:37:16 GMT

This product worked really well for me, but may not be for everyone. My hair is blonde, but I have a bit on my forearms. It does not hurt when you are using it, but afterwards there is a mild sunburn sensation. I have to say it did a great job though, and was fast and easy. I missed a few spots here and there, but since my hair is light it looks natural. I am wondering how it will look when it starts growing back though.

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Catherine D, Sarnia, Ontario — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 09:15:37 GMT

So, it's basically sandpaper ... how about just buying 600 grit and forget the cute little applicator. I have used sandpaper and it exfoliates quite well .... Gotta love the hardware store for beauty products :-)

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janis odessa, tx — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:08:39 GMT

i tried smooth away and loved it....i tried it on my upper lip smooth as can be and also on my legs and also smooth and i loved the fact that it exfoliated the dead skin no irritation at all........ love it.

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cadilly, By The River, Missouri — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:13:19 GMT

I just got it. It works. For me. I tend to get ingrown hairs lie nobody's business after I shave, and so far- no ingrowns. My hair practicly feel off, and the little bumps that I typically have on my legs are gone, too. I guess it was some sort of dry skin thing.
I'm sorry they didn;t work for other people- I'll take your unused pads!!!!
:)

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Michele S. Winter Park, FL — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 11:59:06 GMT

I bought my smooth away at Target for $9.99 and was so excited for me and my daughter to try it. I have to say, it was a complete waste of money. I even tried the little pad on my upper lip where the hair is very fine and didn't notice a thing. I would not recommend this product to anyone.

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Amanda, Cedar Rapids, IA — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:38:53 GMT

i do not have sensitive skin at all but ofter using smooth away i had bumps all over my leg the resembled hives. it did not remove any hair and i had to walk around with bumpy hairy legs for two weeks before i could shave again!

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Susie Cruisie — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:12:18 GMT

I used Smooth Away and was completely disappointed. I have very soft, fine, light colored hair on my legs, and it did remove it quickly and completely. It also irritated my skin, and by the next day I had a bumpy and itchy red rash all over the leg I'd used it on. It lasted almost a week and was far more unsightly and uncomfortable than if I had simply left the hair there. Don't waste your money or risk your skin.

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Val Ching Honolulu, Hawaii — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 23:05:24 GMT

Brought two sets for a total of four boxes for the ladies in the family.
Three out four gave a gave it zero on a scale of 1 to 100!! Bad buy all around and even more horrendous S & H fee to Hawaii. Got these things in my wood shop final sanding, burnishing, and buffing. When my daughter is back from college I'll have her toss it to the pet terrier to knock out the whining in the mutt. Good Luck Ladies!!

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Donna Y. — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:59:25 GMT

Just do as the models have done for years . . . shave your body (including your face) using a good moisturizing soap first and let the hair get soft. I've been shaving the fine hair on my face since I did TV commercials & magazine ads in my early 20's and my daughters do so as well. We have never had problems and for hair growing back darker & more coarse, that's an old wives tale & just not true! Now in my early 60's, I've had many woman ask me why my make-up looks go great and I share the secret . . . shave your face. Just be careful to moisturize before and after and use a good razor. Shave in the direction the hair grows, downward rather than upward and you'll be much happier than sanding your skin. That sounds just awful and really scary! I'm always sad when I see a woman my age with a moustache thicker than her husband's but I just can't get the courage up to tell her.

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Dawn, Jacksonville Fl — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:56:11 GMT

I like smooth away - Works fine on my legs and I can do it while watching tv. I don't recommend trying on your underarms or upper lip as the ad shows; just way to sensitive. I don't know if anyone out there has my problem but I get hair on my big toe! Yes I know it is gross but waxing was sooo painfull on that toe and Smooth Away worked great. I'll keep it just for that but I can purchase at the local CVS for just $9.

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MJ, Las Vegas — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:56:52 GMT

This product is horrible, my mother purchased it for me after receiving a demonstration at the mall. Yes it works initially, but now my skin is scaly on the areas where I used it, mostly my side-burns and nape of the neck... I would rather go back to my peach fuzz than having ever messed with this crappy product.

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Patricia — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:17:15 GMT

For me Smooth Away worked on my face, but it hurt a bit. I still need to try a spot on my legs to see what it can do. I tried laser hair removal, it does not work. Shaving, waxing, and hair removal products work the best on me.

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Kathy Schleicher, Chicago, IL — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:56:49 GMT

YEARS ago I tried this product - I can't believe it's being peddled again! Actually, it worked fairly well on my hairs - but when I really persisted on difficult areas, it turned my skin red and raw, like a burn, without removing much hair. I DID go to the hardware store and actually found some unltrafine sandpaper by 3M that worked BETTER and was far, far cheaper. But after a bit too much persistance, it also would make my skin red and raw. Oh, well, it was back to the razor!

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Faith, Titusville, Florida — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 13:59:24 GMT

I used Smooth Away once, in my teens, and let me tell you, it IS just sandpaper. I only was able to complete the lower half of one leg because of the amount of time it took for me to use the product. That leg had a faint pink tinge to it by the time I was done, but within an hour was purple and burning! This product is more of a health hazard than anything.

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Sucka, Tucson AZ — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:02:20 GMT

@ Linda, Ridgeley, WV (Sent Friday, March 06, 2009 9:19 AM): As a Sham Wow owner, I've gotta say the most fulfillment I've gotten out of that purchase was laughing about it with my friends afterward. It will absorb liquid, but not as well as papertowels or a regular kitcken rag does. It's a scam that is mostly fueled by Vince (the cheesey sales guy). Certainly not worth $20, even when you get a second set FREE! I'd say if you can get 2 sets for $4, then you've got yourself a deal.

Just a tidbit of advice: As seen on TV = crap that doesn't sell in stores cause it doesn't work.

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starlet , fitzgerald ga — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:39:00 GMT

i tryed smooth away on my chin and legs it didn't work that great on my legs,shaving did better and took less time.And on my chin the next day i had dry skin and irriated blotches that look like i had been sunburnt.I don't recommend this product at all.

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Polly, Chandler, Tx — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:40:30 GMT

My mother was using a similar product back in 1950 in England. That was when she wasn't plucking her legs with tweezers! So its not a new idea.

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Alexa, Roseville, CA — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 21:37:23 GMT

Ahahahaha your SON bought you a large box of Smooth Away? Psh. If it's the thought that counts, does that mean your son thinks you're hairy? Heh.

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Jessica, Oregon — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:30:17 GMT

i bought this because i really hate shaving, its just so tedious. i was hoping this would be easier and do what it claimed to make hair grow back slower and finer. first of all, it took a really long time to remove a small amount of hair, and after i wiped away all the "dead skin" my legs were still stubbly. second of all, my skin became red and irritated after using it for just a few seconds. keep in mind my skin is not sensitive at all (this is one of VERY few things that irritate it) and i made sure to follow the instructions exactly. i wasted $20 on this horrible product!

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Sharon Peterson — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:12:37 GMT

The product absolutely does not work. The company is engaged in a fraudulent practice of refunding the money for the product but keeping the "shipping and handling costs" -- which are about $14. You can see the many complaints about this product on the Internet and on the BBB site. Yet, they continue to advertise relentlessly everywhere-- infomercials, The Home Shopping Club, catalogues galore, and why not? Nothing is being done to stop them and they are making millions!
Anyone scammed by this company should go to the FTC and file a complaint. This way a class action suit can be filed if they receive enought complaints. The BBB does nothing. Please go the FTC (www.ftc.gov) website and file a complaint against: Smooth Away, PO Box 4525, Pacoima, CA 91331, tel: 866-655-4341 (website: www.trysmoothaway.com)

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Linda, Tampa, FL — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:07:44 GMT

Thanks for the information on this product. Not totally useless I guess, some folks seem to have good enough results with it. Maybe those of you with leftover product can use the pads for elbows and heels like a pumice or emery board.
As for me, I had laser on my bikini line and now 10+ years later I only need to pluck a stray hair now and then. I'll stick to shaving my legs and underarms as needed and as for my upper lip (and chin now that I'm 45+) I either pluck or trim very closely with cuticle scissors (works better than shaving, which leaves a stubble texture in a few days).

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Alicia P. - Ogden, UT — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:14:37 GMT

I read this article on the DAY I was going to buy Smooth Away from the store. Shaving doesn't work for me at all, but its at least an acceptable process. Instead of buying Smooth Away, I used my husband's sandpaper (the 600 the author mentions). It worked ok, but for coarse leg hair, I still had some stubble. My legs are irritated somewhat, but if it worked, I'd get over. Problem is, shaving produced almost the same results and took a lot less time.

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kimberly,LA,CA — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:17:01 GMT

at first i tought this was a good product.but i found out that its a ripoff, omg i just ordered one yesturday i need to find a way to get my money back. i paid more than $30!!! ooh did you hear that they would be good for ten years, i think they r getting paid for saying it, thats their job. why should i buy a product that the only thing it will do is irritate my skin?
Thanks for the warning!!
Dont buy it, u aint furniture!

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Kelly, Indiana — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:02:49 GMT

I didn't have much luck with Smooth Away. It does a great job at exfoliating, but didn't remove much hair. To be fair, I have thick, coarse hair. I think this would work well for fine hair, but it is still time consuming.

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Deidre, AZ — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 05:22:27 GMT

Pleasantly surprised at this product. I've purchased approximately three "as seen on TV" products in my life, and have been disappointed almost every time (don't get me started on Nads!) I wonder if the effectiveness of this product has to do with 1. your hair coarseness and 2. your tolerance for exfoliation. I just used one for the first time, and I was amazed at how quickly and easily it worked. I did it on my legs: I have fairly fine hair and the skin on my legs is not particularly sensitive. I don't usually exfoliate them very much, so I think it was nice for both the hair removal and the removal of dead skin. Am reserving final judgment till I see how often I have to change the pads. . .

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Janel F., Brooklyn, NY — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:54:56 GMT

Smooth away is awful....i tried and now i have a burn mark on my leg. THIS PRODUCT IS HORRIBLE!!! I AM GETTING MY MONEY BACK.

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Shannon Burke, Cliftton, CO — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:05:48 GMT

Jack, we sooo need more men like you. :)

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Micah,Tennessee,DontWanna — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:14:39 GMT

OMG! I looove the smooth away =D its really awesome and in fact im using it right now haha

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Hairy Angela, Atlanta GA — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:59:34 GMT

I want to warn people about laser hair removal! If you have fair, delicate skin, blue eyes and dark hair (which they say you are the best candidate; mind you...)then you may want to consider what I have to tell you. I have extremely coarse thick dark body hair. Not as bad as many I've seen, but alot worse than any redhead or blonde on earth; certainly. Anyway, they have to amp up the voltage the highest you can stand it in order to remove the hair. IT IS EXTREMELY EXTREMELY painful at that level. You also must go 6 times to kill all hair, otherwise, it will come back and it may anyway. The place I go, you get 2 additional years of zapping if the hair returns in I think one year after the whole process. I've only been 3x and even though I've paid the 3K+, I'm considering not going back. Also, there is an EXTREME amount of irritated skin and ingrown hairs associated with this treatment. Me legs look the worst, red spots all over them, no matter how much I lotion and exfoliate and it's not going away - 3 months after my last treatment. Please do not listen to the "sales-y" staff that it is painless and quick and cheap. If you still decide to do it, just heed my warnings. Ask them to turn your voltage down, you don't have to be subjected to that much pain.

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Natalie Simon, Spanaway, WA — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:52:35 GMT

I used smooth away on my left leg and it works because not only did it remove my leg hair it removed the top layer of skin which whould have been fine if I hadn't used nair right after. I have a terrible chemical burn now. My right leg is smooth because I only used nair on it. So I say go ahead but proceed with caution.

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M. Wisconsin — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:15:17 GMT

I bought smooth away at a store and Tried it right when I got home. I have very blonde, very fine hair and I don't think even 1 hair was removed! I thought maybe my hair was too fine so my hubby agreed to try it on his dark thicker hair. He had the same result.

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Dana B, Aberdeen, MD — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:40:16 GMT

I purchased Smooth Away from my local CVS for $9.99 on yesterday, very disappointed in this product, it did remove a small amount of hair but the process took too long. Don't buy it!!!! Total wasted of money.

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Susan in Michigan — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:05:38 GMT

I agree with Hairy Angela. Laser hair removal is not cheap, and it can be VERY painful. I went through one cycle of laser hair removal, then about 7 years later, had to go through it again because the hair was coming back in. (under my chin, above my upper lip, and along the sides of my face) I seen the same technician twice, and he informed me he was going back to school and would be replaced. The nurse that replaced him burnt my face so bad, I blistered and peeled within hours. I kept telling her that it hurt more than usual, and she told me she had it at the same setting as before. Needless to say, I didn't go back again. I'll use Smpoth Away any day. I've found that it's the best product for me to use. And a lot cheaper than laser. Especially since it's going to grow back anyway. And for the record, I've also done the electrolosis. Nothing removes hair forever. If it doesn't grow back, you end up producing more hair folicles. You can't win.

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Sascha Nampa,Idaho — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:31:43 GMT

THANK YOU LADIES AND GENTS for letting others know what a WASTE of time and money that Smooth Away Really is!!! and i totally agree WHY would anyone want to use SANDPAPER to remove hair on your body come on....
I must say i did want to buy it until my hubby say hack NO and told me it was sandpaper i thought he was just pulling my leg until he showed me this....THX AGAIN

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K. Howe — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:10:30 GMT

I don't get all the complaints. I love it. I bought it all Walgreens for $9.99. It got all the hair off my legs in about 5 minutes. There are no ill effects from it and may legs are smooth. I did not get a rash. When I use Razors, I end up with a lot of little cuts on my legs. I highly recommend it!

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Kathryn Frances, Saratoga, CA — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:17:07 GMT

It is the best shaving product I have ever used. For the first time, my legs aren't all cut up. It took 5 minutes and my legs are really smooth. All hair was revmoved and there is no rash of any sort. I will never use a razor again.

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nikki flower Mound America — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:29:01 GMT

i thike it is the best thing ever!!!

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Jen, Bensalem, PA — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:46:09 GMT

I was skeptical about this product, but I put up the $10 to purchase this at CVS anyway. I really wish I had searched for reviews prior to using it. I just used it on my upper lip and now it feels irritated. Hopefully my skin doesn't stay red for a while! I knew this was too good to be true.

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Sharon Parker — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:53:12 GMT

It's a fraud.

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Juli, Dighton, MA — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:13:10 GMT

This is a horrible product. It is basically equivalent to sanding your hair and your skin away. However, if you are looking to have smooth, hair-free skin for about a day and then a nice burn to treat for a couple weeks while your hair pokes up through your blistering skin, this is the product for you. And YES, I followed the instructions.

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Dawn Lister — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:39:18 GMT

Well i just thought this might be all that and a bag of chips. I have used it twice and so far i find i would not invest in it again. I have baby fine hair and it does remove it with a lot of buffing but it takes the color off of any tan you might have and basically exfoliates. But the kicker is the hair starts to grow back within two days. Not what i am looking for. Also they charge you almost as much for the shipping if you order more than one as the product itself. 39.97-product--37.94 shipping. I called UPS and the most for wt is less than 10.00. They are making up for selling so cheap with their shipping. But remember they also ship in bulk so it will be cheaper than that. It's a consumer rip off at the least. Find something that last longer!

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britta, portland, or — Tue, 05 May 2009 05:10:40 GMT

I have been using it for a while, works fine for me, never had irritated skin, you rubbed too hard! you have to wait for the hair to grow a little longer than shaving, but it grows back thinner and slower!

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Gina K, Chicago, IL — Fri, 08 May 2009 17:05:06 GMT

I JUST bought Smooth Away from CVS. I figured..why not? I tried it on a small part of my arm and it totally worked! So i did both arms! That was day befre yesterday and they are still smooth. Today I used it on my legs. the white dust was there, but when I was done I lotioned up and my skin was smooth! I totally thought it would be a scam. not. I told my friend Amy about it because we are both in our 30's...and foxy..but we have ..well..beard stuble. She said she bought some glove like this in europe a long time ago, but couldn't get it here in the states. She thinks it must be similar.

anyway...that's my story.

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Tammy Shannen, Woodfords, CA — Fri, 08 May 2009 17:20:40 GMT

Thanx for the review, I was going to get this for my mom for Mother's Day, but now I'll find something that actually works ^..^

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Thomas — Mon, 11 May 2009 02:51:03 GMT

My wife tried this product when she was just a pup ,and when I mentioned it to her she handed me her left-over sandpaper stickers. I wanted to use it on my face to try to eleminate some of the razor bumps and ingrown hairs. So I tried while driving (I was bored). After a few minutes my cheek felt like it was little smoother but that was just the "sawdust" err... exfoliated skin. So I stopped. A few moment after that, my face started to burn. My aftershave lotion helped but it was still irritated. I guess I'll stick to my electric razor and use the Smooth Away on the bird house that I'm building.

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Mary, Garden Grove, California — Mon, 18 May 2009 04:52:25 GMT

It worked really well for me. It left my skin really smooth. I don't like shaving because I am extremely prone to ingrown hairs. But not with the smooth away!

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SouthernNan — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:13:11 GMT

I was hopeful that this would work. I ended up with a sandpaper burn, which I didn't know exsisted and $14 less in my pocket. Don't waste your time or money on this product.

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Jinny, Denver, Colorado — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:07:33 GMT

I used Smooth Away and it was like getting sunburned. It got really read after using it [my arm] and burned So bad, I washed it and put lotion on it but it did nothing but make it worse. After two days it was exactly like getting sunburned my skin peeled and then went back normal. I know that it wasn't a sunburn because the sun wasn't out for basically that whole week. IT IS HORRIBLE DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME

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Lily Coner, Albany, California — Fri, 22 May 2009 19:56:19 GMT

WERE DO I START!Ok, first Im a 10 year old girl so maybe my skins more sensitive than grown ups. But thats not the point, I tried smooth away and you wanna know what end up with.... a sore red itchy spot on my leg. And the heir wasnt even gone. so i try my uper lip and you wanna know what I end up with 3 days of no school and a infection. Ya, so guess what im never using again. WELL NO DUE

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Cecilia White Sydney, Nova Scotia — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:56:07 GMT

I would like to say THANK YOU to everone for these testimonials, you just saved me and my daughter alot of aggravation, we almost ordered it, but i came across this! thank you all so much!!!

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Paola, Gainesville, Florida — Sat, 30 May 2009 17:39:04 GMT

Absolutely wonderful reviews (the main article is awesome too).
I did the silly thing and read it when I had already bought Smooth Away at Walt-Mart and used it with not very positive results. Thank God I did not buy the battery operated version that was even more expensive. I wanted to use the "magic" product especially for my bikini area and it did ABSOLUTELY NOTHING there. I tried it on my upper lip and I think it removed a little, tiny bit of hair, but the area is extremely sensitive now, it was burning right after using it. I kept rubbing and rubbing for a long time. I wanted to bit my husband who always warns me: "if it looks too good to be true, probably it isn't"!. Why didn't I listen?!!.

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cindy — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:16:05 GMT

I just had to have this I mean after all the product claims that it will shave you smooth. I bought it and I was totally disappointed. If you have two hours to spend in the bathroom every time you have to shave your legs well than this is for you, but I don't have that much time to spend each and every morning in the bathroom doing this. If I had a sample of the product before I had purchased it I would not of paid this amount of money for it. Yes I agree with the other people about the fact that it is some sort of sandpaper for the skin. Thumbs down for this product. I will stick to the razor for now.

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Velma Blakeney — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:49:07 GMT

I saw this product on TV and thought, "wow, that's exactly what I need!" I did not want to pay for shipping so when I saw it at my local CVS, I bought it. Big mistake. This product does not do what it claims to do. I would very much like to get my money back because I don't have money to waste, but I threw the receipt away. Can the unused portion be returned?

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pk — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:51:29 GMT

i bought the product but how come it cost me $28.97?
how much 4 the shipping?

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Alexa, Chicago, IL — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:24:59 GMT

I was highly unsatisfied!!! Smooth aways left my legs patchy, it took forever, so shaving is a much better solution. I tried underarms, like they show in commercials, but that didn't work at all and gave me ridiculous burning. bikini line wasn't a success either. So far from comments I can guess it only works for very light never been shaved facial hair on on kids....do not waste your money on this.

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Frankie — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:56:05 GMT

LET ME ADD that I bought this piece of crap like a couple of months ago used it on my legs and they were smooth in SOME areas not all. Never picked it back up UNTIL I went to get my eyebrows waxed and the lady said did she want me for her to do my mustach? WHAT THE HECK I did NOT have a mustach so I went home and saw small hairs. Opened my drawer and right next to my razors was the SMOOTH AWAY with the lady on the box doing her mouth. So I did it. FIRST my skin turns VERY RED (I'm black) and my face was on FIRE. When I went to work later that day and was eating cherries some lady said they MUST be good because it is all over my mouth :0|. NO it was the SMOOTH AWAY RESULTS...the next day I woke up and I have burn marks where the irritation is. THIS IS HORRIBLE and I had plans for the weekend. I will NOT go ANYWHERE looking like I have burned lips!!!!!!

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!!

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Barb Taylor — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 02:22:48 GMT

This product didn't work at all for my daughter and I! After "buffing" for 10 minutes it still didn't take any hair off!

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Someone — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 05:56:31 GMT

I think it just depends on the person, everyone has different skin.
I just bought it because i was curious how it would work.... depilatories NEVER work on me for some odd reason, i leave it on as long as they say, and it doesn't get rid of all my hair. When i shave, i'll get stubble by the end of the day and its visible because im so pale.
Smooth away actually made my skin soft, couldn't feel stubble and it got rid of the hair after a bunch of circle motions, which i think it was worth it.

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Kay, NY — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:34:46 GMT

I, too, bought the Smooth Away product in hopes of an easier and safer method of hair removal. My product arrived in the mail. When I opened the package, I immediately noticed the 3M paper backing on the pads. This lead me to believe that this product was acatually a fine grit, glorified sand paper. I didn't want to damage my skin or suffer a potential infection, so I mailed it back (unused) to the company an demanded a full refund, noting the 3M sandpaper marking. The refund was fine but I recieved no remarks regarding my concerns of the product being sandpaper. I guess old-fashioned shaving wins again!

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Sheila, MN — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:06:23 GMT

I bought smooth away for my upper lip. I also got the red burning sensation and started getting many ingrown hairs and now I'm just trying to heal from all the little bumps that inflamed into pimples. My face was perfectly clear until using Smooth Away. I have stopped using it for a month, and will be tossing what I have left in the garbage. I highly recommend staying away from this product.

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Bethany Carrillo, Alta Loma, Ca — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:23:51 GMT

This stuff hurt my skin!!!!!!!! Also, it gave me a f**king rash!!!!! When I had put that cream on my skin felt like it was on fire!!!!!!!! Ow, it even hurts while I am typing this letter!!!!!!!! I WANT A REFUND FOR THIS C**P !!!!!!!

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Nicki Chafetz — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:27:08 GMT

I got the "two-fer" lol. I never try t.v. stuff unless I am TOTALLY prepared to be disappointed and if I have the spare money to lose.

I was more disappointed than some here and less than others. It works on the fine hair on my upper lip but takes a little more time than I expected. I think I will use it for this purpose solely, but only every few weeks or so, since I am concerned about the abrasive nature of it, even though it didn't cause much pain.

When tried on the legs or armpits it was useless or...soooooooo slow that it SEEMED useless. I will not be using it for those areas in the future.

I do find this product equal or somewhat better (assuming that I don't develop a skin condition because of it) than my primary method of upper lip removal which is waxing. The pain part of waxing sucks and this is only minor irritation compared to waxing pain.

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marilyn corona, massapequa ny — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:43:43 GMT

i used smooth away with the hopes of what it advertises...it is like using sandpaper and my skin was definitely irritated after i used it. i did follow the instructions and applied a moisturizer on it..about 2 days later i noticed the area on my leg that i tried it on was peeling. its been peeling for about 4 days now even with moisturizer applied daily..i still had the hair after i used it..i will go back to shaving as much as i hate to say..

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crazy black woman....ja — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:55:11 GMT

my word look who i was ready to buy this stuff....i think someone needs to put these ppl who market this shit in prison for misleading the ppl. this crap must stop once and for all. how the hell can u look to scam ur own ppl like that. try nuh bring that shit to jamaica yuh know!!!!!!!!!!

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crazy black woman....ja — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:56:27 GMT

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someone, Houson, TX — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:59:32 GMT

great, just great. why didn't i read this page BEFORE i bought smooth away :(

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Michelle — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:35:18 GMT

i just bought smooth away yesterday and used it on my very hairy arms..i tried one arm, had a little irritation, but put a few drops of calendula oil on my arm( this is what i use for moisturizing) and everything is great, i love this product, i have no issues with it...all the hair on my arm is gone :)

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morgan,chico,ca — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:06:02 GMT

I am 13 years old and bought smooth away at walgreens and if your planning on trying this product dont bother!When i used it i thought o this will be cool but i found it to sting exspecially on ur under arms and it sucks having to wait 12 hours before putting lotion on and the smell of this product stinks bad! so if u want a product that is going to sting on ur skin, make your skin red and sore, and something that smells bad then order the smooth away garanteed it will do all three.if your not then dont order the product its a waste of money.

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Scammed — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:12:28 GMT

SCAM- they'll steal from your account and try to get you to sign up for some other monthly charge.

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Nadia, Chardon, Ohio — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:49:05 GMT

I haven't tried this product, and now I don't want to. Shaving sucks, especially when you have bad genes and have to do it EVERYDAY to maintain smoothness. Even then, I still get irritation, so it's a lose-lose situation. But my advice for women who have problems with facial hair, try Sally Hansen's Brush-On Hair Removal. It works very well on my upper lip. You brush it on, leave it on for about 8-10 minutes, wipe it off with a rag, and wash it off with some normal, non-scented soap. It stinks until you use soap to wash it off. There might be a couple stragglers, but just pluck those babies out (they come out very easily after that stuff's been on them for a while), and voila. Nice, smooth upper lip. I have very sensitive skin, and that product doesn't bother me at all.

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hairball, negaunee, MI — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:50:54 GMT

Smooth Away worked great for me. But like BETH said maybe it is because it work best for hair under 1/4 inches. Or you might not be following the instructions. The box does say it may cause some irritation and especially if you keep rubbing the same spot for forever. I don't know why it didn't work for you guys, but me and my friend split the price of the product, ultimately sure it was a scam! We loved it and now we both own it and use it whenever needed. Maybe you should read the instructions again:)

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Tiffany, San Francisco Ca — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:44:14 GMT

I LOVEEE THIS PRODUCT!! I'm a 21 year old hispanic female who has always been teased about my arm hair. I have always been too afraid to shave due to the thick regrowth and other cons. My arms are smoother than ever and I usually only have to do the procedure once a week, if that!

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Mel — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:29:08 GMT

I was thinking about getting this product and when i saw the price $17. i decided no way. and did research on it to see if it is effective or not. after reading what most people on here said. I'm glad i didn't get it because it doesn't work and you can't return things if they've been used. so I'm really glad i didn't waste my MOTHER'S hard earned money, haha. and since it doesn't work on thick hair then i would have really wasted money cause i was going to use it on my lower area which i hate plucking. and if laser hair is effective on light skin and dark hair on oriental people like me then i guess i will give it a try, but definately not now. I really don't know why i was thinking about buying that. I just remembered that the only reason people advertise their products on commericals is to try and get people to buy it because nobody DOES buy it. wow..

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SS, Yorktown Heights, NY — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:48:09 GMT

I used smooth away for my lip area and now I have major rashes and scabs on my face.

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Alicia, Kansas City, MO — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:09:11 GMT

I actually just got this, and managed to do both of my legs in under 20 minutes. I had shaved this morning, and shaving rarely, if ever, gets rid of all the hair on my legs, and I usually have skin irritation from it. The Smooth Away pads actually felt great on my legs, and the stubble is completely gone, and literally, I can't remember the last time my legs were this smooth. I know that what works for hair removal for one person doesn't necessarily work for another, and some of us have to shave far more often than others. If I want smooth legs from shaving, I'd have to shave twice a day! If this product allows me to go a day without shaving, it's worth it as far as I'm concerned.

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Rose Celpter Flint Michigan — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 06:26:50 GMT

Well it worked fine for me but a razor does work better, my skin was also very soft afterwards.

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Rebecca, Pittsburgh, PA — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:24:38 GMT

Omg! Thank you so much. I was about to buy this the next time we go shopping and this stopped me from doing it. If it really is "Europes best selling women's product" then they must have wood for skin because it's basically just sanding your skin. (no offense to anyone i was only kidding) I will stick to shaving :) My friend who had bought this product said waxing was less painful.. and didn't leave a rash. So in my opinion, get this crap off the shelves.

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BBoy — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 19:46:01 GMT

shave first and smooth away will take care of hair growing back easily and effectively then you will never have to shave again. Understood?

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Bailey B, Florida, US — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 22:56:49 GMT

Yay!! A painless hair removal! I GOTTA try it right?? WRONG! I went to my cousin's house and she just bought a box. We decided to try it out together. I was so exited. But i was gravely dissapointed. After rubbing for a whole hour and 32 mins, NO HAIR CAME OFF! and to top it off, my skin burned after awhile. This product does not work, and im postitive that it's popular in europe is b/c they bought it, and were dissapointed. IT's a waste of time and money.

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Jamie, Evansville, Indiana — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:01:07 GMT

These comments were really helpful, I now have no desire to try Smooth Away. I did try the PedEgg, another "Seen on TV" product and I really like it for removing rough areas on my feet.

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EKretz, South Dakota — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 02:54:18 GMT

I was contemplating this product. I had it in my hand at Wal-Mart but I decided that before I bought it I would check out the reviews on it first. Glad I did. I'm learning that anything "new" needs to be checked out in reviews first. So that said, Thank you all. I'll stick to shaving or waxing.

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Genevieve, Bellingham, WA — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:50:39 GMT

I have seen this ad on tv the past few days and was thinking of getting it. Just like Anna Chan, I am fairly hairy and have always been embarrassed by it. I cannot use non electric razors as they cause a rash, nair and similar products cause skin irritation, I have a almost non-existent threshold for pain so waxing is not an option. Shaving with an electric razor eventually gets the hair, but the next day it is all stubbly again. I was really hoping this would work. I have always wanted electrolysis or laser treatments, but that would be horribly costly to get my legs completely done (especially the area considered to be the bikini zone), and I do not have that kind of money. Perhaps someday. Thank you for alerting us to this useless product.

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Brianna, WH, Penns. — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:21:02 GMT

Just remember, not EVERY product out there works for EVERYBODY! I beleive that you have to have the right kind of skin for it. Whether ur skin is soft, rough, or sensitive. I have rough skin, and it works really well on me (Smooth Away I beleive, must work, on rough skin best) I no on the commercial it says "in seconds your hair will be gone" but, no! You got to be patiant and give it time, minutes. You may hear a lot of comments saying that "it just doesn't work" they are just saying that because it didn't work for them.

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Erica,Toronto — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:17:19 GMT

I tried smooth away for the first time on my arms and it did not irritate my skin. It was smooth and removed all the hair. Im relcuctant to try it on my face after hearing these reviews but maybe I will keep using it after I see how the hair on my arm grows back in.

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Lilian Jones, Santa Maria, Ca. 93458 — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:27:37 GMT

This product s a total RIP-OFF! It doesn't work and if you mail it back, they don't refund you the shipping and handling. Total waste of money!

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Krista — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 21:09:09 GMT

My curiosity got the better of me and I bought the package at my local Walgreens and tried it. I had very little hair removed and very high razor burn underarms. I wish I hadn't used it at all!

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Johnny Carson — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 17:43:13 GMT

Smooth Away is a knock off product that is manufactured in Canada. The real version of this product is made in Canada and it's marketed as either Velvet Touch or Hair Off.

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madison, new orleans, louisiana — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 18:17:33 GMT

i guess people in europe have different skin

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tanya davis — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 20:23:25 GMT

i suffer from pcos and have a full beared rasors leave me with disqusting bumps and a 12o'clock shadow but smooth away worked wonders!!!!!

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cathy — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 21:50:29 GMT

ok well i used the smoothaway, on my upper lip but it burns....is that normal ....is it suppose burn..??

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michelle — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 22:30:48 GMT

I had seen this at target for like 10 bucks. I opened the box to see if it would work and it didn't before I bought it. Then yesterday I was at a fair and they had a booth so I went over so the lady could demonstrate for me, she wet my skin and patted it dry (but not to dry) then did it one way then the other and IT WORKED!! I think the trick is to have your skin wet... By the way at the fair it was $30!!!
I mean be do crazier thing to get rid of hair. Running sharp blades across your skin is just as weird, we're just use to it.

I do want to try the actual sand paper though... hehehe

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India Santiago, Wood RIdge NJ — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:40:07 GMT

I just bought this from my local Harmon Beauty~ I tried it on my upper thigh/bikini area and it did NOTHING but take my spray tan off! LOL! My thigh was red and irritated. After reading the reviews on here I am going to try to return it~ Hey it's $10.00....!!

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Blaire McKenzie, Woodstock, IL — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:55:46 GMT

I used Smooth Away on my bikini line and it was the most painful experience I've ever had when trying to remove hair. The area was bright red by the time I was done and now seems to be developing something that looks like major razor burn. I soaked in hot water for a little while and put aloe lotion on the area...it feels a little better but is still burning.
If you see this Smooth away in stores, walk past it. It is a waste of time and money and very painful!

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amy — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:30:07 GMT

does not work! it's irritating and really annoying because you want it to work so bad and nothing happens! don't buy it!

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Sarah Ulter, — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:40:37 GMT

This product is the biggest scam ever, first of all it hurts when you use it because it is basically using friction to break off like half of your hair. You can still see most of your hair when its done, it looks like 5 days after youve shaved. Its the worst thing ever becasue it makes you bleed when it puls out some hairs and your skin still stings 5 minutes after your done. DON'T BUY IT! I would pay to not use this product with the fake advertisement! And if your thinking of getting it ask yourself this "Why would I buy sand paper to make your skin sting and burn when the result is nothing?"

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SBeab, Calgary, AB Canada — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:13:44 GMT

I spent my day at a trade show and the Smooth Away people offered to show me how it works and they so effortlessly removed a big area of leg hair in no time at all... I didn't buy it then because it was really expensive ($30 for the set and nothing else with it). That patch of hair didn't grow back for months so I went to my local "As Seen On TV" store and bought a set for 19.99 and my fiance and I went home and tried it... we tried rubbing in many different directions and neither of us saw any significant hair removal even after half an hour. We are so disappointed. I have really fine hair that doesn't grow really fast or long but still. I wish I spent that $20 on something worthwhile or groceries or something...

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Anni Onimous — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 02:26:45 GMT

I purchased a smooth away and the only problems that I have had is that the pads don't last long enough and using a dull pad is like usiong a dull razor. I had used it twice and on the third time I got the left leg done and went on to smooth my right leg however with the pad being dull I put more pressure on it, which in turn cause a burn on my leg...it very closely resembled a razor burn...but all in all I like how smooth my legs feel after using it sans hair or not...

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Maryline Manroe,Philadelphia, PA — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:47:30 GMT

WOW i am soooo mad i bought this product such a waste!! left a huge rash and it only removed some hair after rubing it for about a minute!! DEFFINATELY NOT RECOMMENDED, DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!

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Dawn, Kansas — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:42:12 GMT

I found that it worked great on my legs. (and I did test it on my arm, and it did work, but not as quickly.) Didn't work so well on parts of my face, and mostly just irritated the skin. But I do like where it did work. My bathroom is being remodeled right now, leaving me with the spare bathroom, which has a shower only. It is difficult to shave in a shower, and a lot of times I will miss large patches. This is perfect for touch up, or those days when I want to wear capris, but don't have time to jump in the shower and shave. I can just quickly run over the exposed parts of my legs.
I think that it probably works well for some people and not for others depending on your hair type and skin type.

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Debbie E., Las Vegas, NV — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:11:26 GMT

I LOVE this product, silky smooth legs, upper lip, chin, and sideburns (and I'm a woman :( ). Highly recommended! Didn't irritate my skin at all. Paid $90 through the website which is a ripoff for 2 sets and replacement pads, but found 30 pads on eBay for $10, so that will be my source from now on. I really love this product and now I can go to the pool!

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M Bailey — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:26:26 GMT

I'm sorry to all of you hairy women who's beards and back hair is so thick and course that smooth away just doesnt work for you. For all of you feminine women looking to "smooth away" a little unwanted hair (arm pits, arms, fuzz, upper lip, even bikini!) then it works like a charm. I was very satisfied. I LOVE SMOOTH AWAY IT WORKS GREAT. I got mine at Walgreens for $9.99 and will be buying more when i run out.

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m bailey — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:28:41 GMT

p.s ofcourse shaving works better...it also makes your hair grow back thicker! Smooth Away makes less grow back and! I LOVE IT

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m bailey — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:30:26 GMT

Try it yourself dont listen to these course haird women and men. for some people it works great and others apparently it doesn, so its worth a try for 10 dollars.

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Lynn Scott — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:49:35 GMT

We purchased Smooth Away with the same hope as everyone else--that it would remove hair well and painlessly! Five different people in our house, with five different hair types tried it, and their was essentially no hair removed. A few short strands got knotted, but were not pulled out or cut down. We attempted to go on the product website (note that we could not find an address on the product box or insert) and had to shut down our computer to get away from the "wait, you qualify for a special offer" that kept reappearing when we tried to exit the site. We also couldn't find a link on the website for "contact us." That's telling in and of itself. From the five opinions in this household: Save your money--this product does not work!

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Patty C, Toronto, Ontario, Canada — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:35:15 GMT

I love Smooth Away. Bought it at my local Zellers for $14.999 yesterday. Have tried it on my upper lip and underarms. Had no irritation and I do have sensitive skin. Applied the milk soaked cotton balls to lip right afterwards, just in case and then face cream. It's only been one day, but feels smooth and looks great on the upper lip.

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Sat, 01 Aug 2009 23:34:27 GMT

It's sand paper! What a crock.

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jane doe seattle washington — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:57:52 GMT

My mother bought smooth away from Zellers the other day ... and the day after she bought it my sister and i decided to try it and guess what ... ? i did NOTHING... so a couple days later my mom went to return it and to her surprise she had to pay 20% of what she bought it for because we opened it and used... anyways moral of the story is ............
>>> NEVER BUY SMOOTH AWAY<<<<< !!!!

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Sarah M. — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:24:52 GMT

I wanted to test this product for myself. I'd read about it beforehand - some people saying positive things, others negative. Using the Smooth Away pads on my arms and legs worked very well once I figured out which movements with the pads ACTUALLY made the hair come off (It's not the circular motions in the instructions and it requires a bit of pressure). I had zero skin irritation and the hair still hasn't grown back after 2 days, which is better than shaving for me. When using the smaller pad on facial hair, however, I did experience a bit of irritation and redness, but no more than I would have had from waxing, anyway. A little moisturizer cleared that right up. I think it depends on your skin type and sensitivity. I have pretty hardy skin, and it hasn't really done any damage to me at all and it's working like a charm. My only complaint is that the pads go dull rather quickly. I didn't find that it took very much longer than shaving, either, and using Smooth Away was something I could do sitting on the couch watching TV. A definite win in my book. I think it may have something to do with the texture of your body hair, too, whether it works or not. I had a few stubborn, thicker hairs that had to be plucked afterward, but we're talking about individual hairs, not large patches. And my skin is very soft and smooth after using, too. Just like advertised.

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Jasmine — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:34:07 GMT

It's awsome first I thought it was a sales gimik then I tried it and it's my new best friend my skin is soooo soft and the hair is gone in minutes

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Ava Antico, River Vale, New Jersey. — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:21:17 GMT

I am not really sure what to believe anymore! Some people are saying smooth away is a scam and others are saying it works great! I would really like to try it for myself just to see, so i think i will buy one just to see if it works...

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shelby joplin missouri — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:52:00 GMT

this is awesome im 12 and i just started to shave but my mom dident want me to use a razor so she got me smooth away it works

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Laura M, Manitoba, Canada — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:11:01 GMT

I purchased this product in Zellers for approx $17. I thought that it worked...somewhat. It works best on skin that is very firm, I found. I am 16 years old, so age may have a difference too. I thought it worked well for my legs, although it took me nearly two hours to do them. I also tried to do my upper lip, which was successful but turned bright red. It also burned badly when I put moisterizer on it. On my arms it had no effect, but my best friend was very pleased. I think it mostly just depends on your hair. Mine isn't very thick, so that could be why I had success too.

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Jenna, Fort Myers, Florida — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:52:35 GMT

I used Smooth away on embarassing upper lip hair that wasn't too noticeable but I thought it would be worth a try based on the claims. I should have known better. Now I have embarassing upper lip irritation, bumps that look like pimples and redness, which is much more noticeable than the hair I was trying to remove. And, the hair is growing back thicker and darker, not finer as the ads claimed!

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Linda — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:48:52 GMT

These products aren't new. People used sandpaper on legs decades ago. And I've had something I bought at target about 10 years ago called Mitt Offs or something like that because they are little sandpaper mitts. Threw the packaging away a long time ago. I use it on my chin when I'm in too much of a hurry to tweeze or after tweezing to get what I couldn't with the tweezer. They work fine for that.

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Monica, Armenia, yerevan — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:46:39 GMT

i'm very hairy i try to struggle with it , even on my ass there r hairs, i wanted to but smooth away but i read the articles & don't know what to do how , what to buy to remove hairs. pls help me

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

lisa sheaffer — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:33:40 GMT

Smooth Away worked fine on my arms. hair gone. Legs, that's a different story. Both legs are highly irritated and I have little red bumps here and there. Shaving is quicker so I will stick to that.

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Kimberley Power, Goulds,Newfoundland — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 03:06:59 GMT

I used this product, and it did a half decent job on my legs, but it took forever so i'm just gonna use it for quick touch ups and hard to reach spots.

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Ben, Asheville, NC — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:41:01 GMT

I just got it, and it works alright (yes, I AM a man who uses it). Personally, it works alright, but isn't as fast as a razor. I'll use it to keep things from coming back rather than getting rid of them in the first place, and for those hard-to-reach areas. I really think that's what this product is made for in the first place. My skin did turn ever so slightly red, but it went away within five minutes, and never itched or hurt.

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Sonia — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:03:58 GMT

Buyer BEWARE!!! I ordered 3 of them and one 3 month supply and they charged $12.00 of shipping 4 TIMES even though the entire order came in one package!! Now that I'm sending it back, I will NOT get that shipping charge refunded so I'm out $40.00. Thats robbery!! As for the product - garbage. My skin smelled burnt for 3 days. DO NOT BUY unless you like throwing away your money!

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Cynthia, CT — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:05:03 GMT

I used it after buying it yesterday at the fair and I kind of like it. We'll see how often it needs to be done though. I suspect more often then they claim. It takes a while the first time you use it and there is a learning curve with this product. You need to learn just how much pressure to apply in order to remove you hair efficiently without causing abrasions. I feel it left my legs and arms quite smooth, soft and yes, hair-free. Hours later, they still feel wonderful. I used their lotion afterwards. The biggest trick is to make sure your skin is completely clean and dry. Most soaps have moisurizer, perfumes and other residues in them. Try using a soap such as Lever or Basis and dry your skin completely with a towel that has not been dried with fabric softener. Don't wait hours after your shower to do it either as the skin will produce its own replacement oils after you wash and that'll produce a bad result with this product. You really have to do it just as instructed in order to have good result.

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Anon — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 16:35:36 GMT

Hi. - As a daughter of a past hair dresser, I would like to point out you *SHOULD NOT, NOT EVER, NEVER EVER*, **SHAVE** your face or your arms. If you leave your arms & face alone, hair will turn blonde. This works for legs also, but people rarely allow it. When you shave your arms & face, the hair will turn a brunette (for anyone other than pure blonde) and will never go blonde. If you don't shave your legs for long enough, you'll see that some of the hairs are blonde, starting to go blonde, or blonde tipped. For all of you that HAVE shaved your arms or face, too late! It is not okay to shave or wax either of these areas.

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Hair Lover, New York, NY — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 14:55:08 GMT

As a man who loves natural beauty, it's great to hear how many women are naturally very hairy. More women should celebrate their natural hair and be made to feel beautiful for keeping it. If u want to celebrate your natural hair and be made to feel beautiful for it, id love to hear from you at crescent69 at yahoo.

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Debbie Downs — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:40:13 GMT

Smooth Away, should change it's name to Money Away.
IT DOES NOT WORK!
Now I did see it work, on The View, when used by an extremely hairy woman.
Smooth Away, if it actually is hoping for happy customers, should add a disclaimer that reads...........
Must allow for a full months hair growth, to be effective.

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

W.Stewart Wilmington NC — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:34:34 GMT

I bought smooth away out of curiosity and I HATE to shave my legs. It does take time, but for me it works ok, no problems with my skin at least so far.
Problem is I can't find refills anywhere. So will I go to the hardware store.Nope I think not. Here comes the razor again.

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Cindie Canada — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:54:42 GMT

I reied smooth away and it works so perfectly I didnt felt a thing! its so wonderfull nomore suffering

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Rachel M, Levittown PA — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:40:35 GMT

I tried Smooth Away and it does not work at all. Shaving is so much better. In my opinion it is just a waste of money!

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

HairBeast, Fl — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:01:19 GMT

IT WORKS I PROMISE. I'm Indian and I have A LOT of hair. I tried Smooth Away on my thick arm hair and it works well. The thing is, I don't apply too light a pressure when rubbing. It's true I get a little skin irritation here and there but it's gone in an hour. And I get mine at the flee market for $4 (name-brand Smooth Away).

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Tori Springfield — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:45:00 GMT

I haven't tried this. Kinda wary then i read the reviews. I decided to do an experiment. I got some sandpaper form my storage area, different degrees of them. And tried several of them. And no hair was removed. Very painful!!!!

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Julie, Puyallup, WA — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:11:18 GMT

I had Smooth Away demonstrated at a fair in Sept. A month later that spot was still hair free and smooth. That sold me and I purchased Smooth Away at Bed Bath & Beyond. I don't know what the demonstator did, but I can not duplicate it. I have yet to use it successfully, although that spot from Sept. is still smooth and hair free??

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Katie, Jackson, MS — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:03:09 GMT

I saw it for $6.99, so grabbed it to try just for fun. (The 3M refers to the adhesive used.) It worked great. However, I have fine, light hair on my legs, but it still took a whole pad to do the bottom half of 1 leg! Certainly not a low cost alternative in the long run.

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

lindsey,midlothian,virginia — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:56:46 GMT

I used smooth away and i used the big pad on my leg it took me like three hours.The big pad sucks.the little pad works though so i happy about that?DOES THE VIBRATOR ONE WORK BETTER?it seems like it would since its powered.they lied on the commercial because they say to not go back and forth because it could cause skin damage and thy do it in the commercial?

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Southern Hobart, Orange Beach, AL — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:37:59 GMT

What a well written story! Thanks You just saved me $23!

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Stephanie Snigg, Mount Gambier, SA, Australia, — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:01:56 GMT

I purchased Smooth Legs yesterday from our local 'Cheap as Chips' ($2 store). I used it on my upper lip and have has a itchy, stingy rash ever since. Its hurts so much. 1000x more painful than waxing! Wont be using that again!

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Ariel N, DC, Kansas — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:09:43 GMT

Ever since i saw this on tv i've deen cerios. When i finaly bought one for 9.99 at my Walmart and tryed it i was satisfied enough to keep using it. I use it for my arms only though.i tryed it on my legs but gave up because of how long it was taking. I havnt tryed it anywhere near my face, and dont plan on it now either

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

L Wilder — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:28:13 GMT

Smooth away works fine, but I'm really disgusted that they sold my name to a marketing firm. I only know it was them because they misspelled my name on the order, which also took a month to arrive. I won't ever buy their product again.

Smooth Away yields some hairy results

Leona Sharon Hill Pa — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:40:26 GMT

I just brought this stuff for 9.99 at my local 7-11 and It aint doing anything and I dont have more than 1/4 inch of hair that I am tring to remove this is a scame I would recemend this product