Rasera bladeless kits, which once revamped such a sensitive subject as hair removal, is now even better. We gave it a test run, and here's our snobbish opinion.
Background Blah-Blah: First of all, I am not tired of shaving. I am not hairy enough to spend thousands on some high-tech hair removing regime. I do not mind clenching my toes in another blast of excruciating pain during a Brazilian.
I am a normal DIY beauty junkie who is constantly looking for less messy ways of deleting her unwanted hair once and for all… or at least for 5-6 days.
I discovered Veet about a decade ago, and always considered it a quick and budget-friendly alternative to wax. Some may have seen those commercials with a silk sheet gliding effortlessly along the Veet-treated leg. Not my story. Shave it, Veet it, the hair appeared next day, laughing its black coarse head off on my effort.
I was hoping Veet Rasera is going to be different. And you know what? It is different. But not to a point to knock you off your feet.
The scientific stuff: Veet Rasera Hair Removal Gel Cream is a chemical depilatory that uses an active ingredients (potassium thioglycolate) to dissolve the hair shaft. The mechanical action of removing the gel-cream using the bladeless tool helps pull away the dissolved hair from the follicle.
How it works: Simply spray on the light mousse, wait three minutes and then scrape away with blade-shaped plastic Rasera Bladeless tool which works like a soft squeegee on a flexible handle. You may feel slight tingling. The smell may seem to be quite overwhelming, though masked by fresh floral fragrance. The real trick is to wash the foam completely, even the slimy residue.
Pros: The can is sufficient for up to five depilations of both half legs depending on your weight. Close to zero degree of spillage. Lovely scents including Aloe Vera, Floral Sensation and Fresh Sensation (the one I am using.)
Cons: Veet Rasera, as all foam depilatories, has to be used in an empty bath tube or on tiled floor to avoid staining the carpet or clothes. The Precautions confirm you should wait 24 hours before swimming or sunbathing and at least 48 hours between applications. Cannot be used where… ahem… the Brazilian is used. The whole process takes about 10 minutes, from applying to rinsing.
Results: Perfectly smooth legs for five days… and counting.
Added bonus: Enriched with Sweet Almond oil and Aloe leaf extract, Veet Rasera leaves the skin perfectly soft and moisturized. However, I add a layer of moisturizer, just in case.
Cost: Around $10.99 per kit depending on a retailer.
Where to buy: Beauty aisles of mass market and drug retailers across Canada, including Shoppers Drug Mart and Wal-Mart.
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