The world’s lightest touch and steady hands can certainly come in handy, but they can’t quite make up for a bad razor. Nicks, bumps, and ingrown hairs are the reward for those that overlook the importance of choosing the right tool for the job. If that sounds like your regular routine, then it may be time to switch out the old in favor of something new.
With multi-blade options, ergonomic designs, subscription services, and built-in soothing gel, razors have come a long way. Although the razor aisle is loaded with options, it is very important to pick the right one. To help, here are some of the best options currently available.
Michelle Lee Photography / ShutterstockSubscription
If you’re going to go the subscription route, you might as well opt for the best. The Billie razor subscription packages available at mybillie.com have been generating a ton of buzz since their 2017 launch.1 The award-winning razors are made up of five blades, an ergonomic handle, and an aloe shave soap “pillow” that soothes the skin and eliminates the need for shaving cream or gel.
Better yet, the service is incredibly affordable. For just $10, you’ll receive a starter pack. This pack includes a handle, two blades, and a handy shower holder. Following the initial set-up, Billie will send you four refill blades as often as you need them for just $10 per shipment.2
Sensitive Skin
The Intuition Sensitive Care Razor by Schick is highly regarded as one of the best options available to those with sensitive skin. Like a lot of its competitors, the Intuition Sensitive Care Razor makes shave gel obsolete. But unlike its rivals, this incredible razor lathers, shaves, and moisturizes in one step.
The dermatologist recommended razor relies on a skin conditioning solid that contains 100 percent natural Aloe and Vitamin E that’s formulated to ease sensitive skin. To make things even easier, the Intuition Sensitive Care Razor also includes an ergonomic handle, a pivoting head, and a total of four blades.3
Travel
You don’t have to settle for a low-quality shave while you’re on the go. The Gillette Venus ComfortGlide White Tea Razor comes with a short, sturdy handle that can easily fit in your purse, travel, or gym bag.4 Better yet, the handle fits any of the Venus blades you’ve come to love, though we recommend opting for the White Tea Blades.
The blades come equipped with a flexible gel bar made of rich white tea scented body butter that protects your skin from nicks and cuts and eliminates the need for shave gel. Users often compliment the razor’s adaptive pivoting design and its ability to adjust to the contours of the body.5
Dermaplaning
Everybody has a little bit of peach fuzz. Sitting around and sulking about it doesn’t get you anywhere. Instead, pick up a Schick Hydro Silk Touch-Up Disposable Razor and get dermaplaning.
The Silk Touch Up Razor should have a place in every medicine cabinet in the nation. It’s micro guards help protect the skin from nicks and cuts. Plus, the high-quality blades make it easy to exfoliate, remove fine hairs, and perfectly shape your eyebrows. It’s compact profile also make it travel friendly and ready for you whenever you may need it.6
Luxury
The Oui the People Safety Razor is converting people back to the old ways — and for good reason. Esthetically, the Rose Gold Sensitive Skin Razor is gorgeous. More than that, it’s constructed with quality, longevity, and the health of your skin in mind.
Dermatologists recommend this single-bladed razor because it minimizes the trauma to the skin and causes less razor bumps. Users recommend it for its sturdy construction and uniquely effective approach to their daily routine.
Using a single-bladed razor does have a bit of a learning curve, but their website has several helpful tutorial videos, as does the rest of the internet.7
Find Your Razor
You may not find what you’re looking for here, but we hope that the time you took today has illustrated the importance of shopping around for the right razor. You do use your razor on the regular, so purchasing a new one warrants the time it takes to research and review your options.
If you’re still stumped though, consider booking a skin consultation with a dermatologist. They’ll be able to provide you with an analysis of your skin and point you in the right direction.
