14 Editor-Approved Hair-Removal Products For Smooth Skin All Year Long
Hair removal is a personal choice, but if you're someone who chooses to be hairless — whether it's by way of shaving, waxing, lasering it off, or any other method — we know that the removal process can be daunting.
Waxing is known for being a literal pain, and in some cases, can be damaging to the skin if done incorrectly; shaving, though convenient and painless, can often result in annoying ingrown hairs and razor burns; and laser hair removal, though effective for the most part, isn't exactly accessible or cost-effective for everyone.
Still, seasonal changes wait for no one, and now that we're in the thick of the warm weather, you might be looking for some quick, easy, and relatively pain-free ways to get rid of your new growth. No matter your method of choice, we've rounded up some of the best (editor-approved) hair-removal products you'll want to use all summer (and into the seasons beyond). Whether you're searching for the best razor for sensitive skin, the most moisturizing shaving cream, or a facial hair removal cream that won't break you out — we've got you covered. Keep scrolling to check out all of our picks.
Best Leg Hair Removal Cream
Nair Brighten and Smooth Leg Mask ($10)
The Nair Brighten and Smooth Leg Mask isn't your typical depilatory cream. Slather it on to remove hair and moisturize skin in less than 10 minutes. The best part: it doesn't have that telltale Nair scent.
Editor's quote: "Not only did it effectively remove every stubble of leg hair, the formula was also surprisingly hydrating — I didn't even need lotion." Read our editor's full review.
Best At-Home Laser Hair Removal Device
Ulike Air 3 IPL Hair Removal Device ($329)
Searching for a painless way to remove hair that's long-lasting? One editor tested the Ulike Air 3 IPL Hair Removal Device and said it did wonders for her underarm hair. It's a pricey device, but when you take into consideration the cost of in-office laser hair removal treatments, it's actually quite a bargain.
Editor's quote: "I was afraid of the pain going into using the Ulike AIR3 device, but to my surprise, it was virtually painless. All I felt were little zaps, which felt like a little tickle or tingle to my skin. The device itself is lightweight and easy to handle, and I also appreciated that the directions were super easy to follow." Read the review here.
Best Razor For Sensitive Skin
Oui the People Sensitive Skin Razor ($85)
The single-blade Oui the People Sensitive Skin Razor is a tool that one of our editors describe as "nothing short of marvelous." It's gentle and reusable, meaning it's better for the environment than the $12 disposable razors you'd typically buy in bulk from the drugstore.
Editor's quote: "The blade is so gentle on the skin, I almost thought it wasn't working at first. Then, I looked down at my legs in the shower and all that hair was gone — like, not an inch of stubble in sight. Granted, getting used to the single-blade experience can take some time. You have to hold it just right to get the smoothest shave, but even still, I've never been happier to remove my body hair." Read the full review.
Best Moisturizing Shaving Cream For Legs
Eos Shea Better Shave Cream ($5)
Remember in high school when you'd shave your legs and incessantly brag to your friends about how smooth they felt after? That's how you'll feel every time you shave using the Eos Shea Better Shave Cream. Instead of foaming up like a regular shave gel, it applies much more like a lotion and will instantly makes your legs feel crazy soft and moisturized after every shave.
Best Pubic Hair Removal Kit
Flamingo Pubic Hair Wax Kit ($10)
Gentle yet effective, the Flamingo Pubic Hair Wax Kit makes waxing at home about as easy as it gets. The proof? After a few glasses of wine, one of our editors somehow managed to convince her partner to help her DIY the process, and — despite having zero waxing experience and impaired hand-eye coordination — even she pulled it off with aplomb. It grips the hair nicely so you only need to yank the strip once per section.
Best Facial Hair Removal Cream
Nair Prep and Smooth Face Hair Remover ($6)
If you're looking for a simple and easy way to remove peach fuzz from your face, look no further than the Nair Prep and Smooth Face Hair Remover. Not only is the applicator easy to use and small enough to swipe along the crevices of your face, but it's also gentle on sensitive skin.
Editor's quote: "I found the circular applicator to be a bit weird at first, but I quickly realized that it was perfect for spreading the formula onto my upper lip without having to use my fingers, making for a truly mess-free experience." Read the review here.
Best Moisturizing Razor
Schick Intuition Sensitive Care Moisturizing Razor ($10)
The Schick Intuition Sensitive Care Moisturizing Razor has been a go-to for one of our editors for over a decade. Per her review, she loves that features cream surrounding the blades making the use of other lotions and creams unnecessary. It's perfect if you're looking for a product that does double duty and will get your skin feeling moisturized ASAP.
Best Disposable Razor
Billie Razors ($10)
Finally, a disposable razor you can feel good about. Billie Razors not only have powerful messaging behind them, but they also boast a damn good blade that gets you the closest shave possible. Plus, they come with a shower mount so you will never have to spend time looking for your razor.
Editor's quote: "While the stainless-steel blade is sharp and accurate, it features micro-guards that protect the skin, so the act of shaving doesn't feel prickly, choppy, or dangerous. The feeling of using this tool against my skin is truly as smooth as the brand attests, and I love a product that delivers on its promise." Read our editor's review.
Best Hair Removal Tool For Traveling
Flawless by Finishing Touch Hair Remover ($20)
The Flawless by Finishing Touch Hair Remover uses a quick-spinning blade beneath a smooth slotted surface to remove ultrafine hair on any part of your body. Its pen-size shape makes it easy to throw in your bag and pull out whenever you need a touch-up.
Best Weighted Razor
Hanni Weighted Razor ($42)
The Hanni Weighted Razor is a safety razor that uses a single-blade, double-edged design, and it's so good that it gave one editor a super-smooth skin finish with no ingrown hairs or razor burn. This razor is expertly weighted so you don't have to apply a ton of pressure to shave, and it can also be used outside of the shower, but the biggest perk is that to replace an old blade, all you have to do is twist the bottom of the razor's shaft and toss it in the trash with minimal touching.
Best Hair Removal Epilator
Braun Epilator ($135)
The Braun Epilator allows you to seamlessly slot a long-lasting hair-removal method into your shower routine. One PS editor found that the steam from her shower softened skin enough to lessen the usual discomfort she feels while epilating certain areas of her body.
Tweezerman Smooth Finish Facial Hair Remover
Tweezerman Smooth Finish Facial Hair Remover ($18)
The Tweezerman Smooth Finish Facial Hair Remover puts speedy hair removal in your hands, plucking facial hair from the root using its flexible spring. It's that simple. Our editors say it takes a little bit of time to get the hang of, but once you do it's especially great for getting fine hairs around the nose and on the face.
Best Shaving Cream For Full Body Hair Removal
Gillette Venus Pure Shaving Cream Manuka Honey and Vanilla ($16 for a pack of 2)
An absolute staple on one editor's hair removal product list is the Gillette Venus Pure Shaving Cream Manuka Honey and Vanilla which smooths on skin like butter to make for the closest shave possible and smells even better — like vanilla pudding!
Best Facial Razors
Sephora Collection 4 Piece Facial Razor Set ($12)
These razors in the Sephora Collection 4 Piece Facial Razor Set are just like the ones your brow stylist probably uses to remove any excess hair above the arch, and it works exactly as you think it would; it clears off all the fuzz from your cheeks, chin, and forehead, while simultaneously offering a gentle physical exfoliation to the skin.
— Additional reporting by Renee Rodriguez
Danielle Jackson was a former assistant editor for PS Beauty.
Renee Rodriguez is a staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for the PS TikTok and Instagram accounts.