Beauty Formulas
Hair Removal Mousse

Beauty Formulas Hair Removal Mousse has a creamy soft texture to gently and effectively remove hair for soft, smooth skin. Simply spray on the light foam and rinse away under luke warm running water. Enriched with almond extract and the fragrance of sunburst citrus.

I have to admit this one really intimidated me. I know I’m curious to see if it’s really that easy. Just spray on the foam and rinse then the hair will be removed? Without peeling off wax strips or shaving? Tell me. Wouldn’t you be curious as well?

The reason why I got intimidated was when I read the instructions at the back of the can. There are certain precautionary measures you need to adhere to just to be on the safe side. One is testing it on a small portion first then waiting 48 hours to see if there’s any adverse effect on your skin. Normally, people will proceed to using the product (I do that sometimes) but seeing the other things I need to remember made me think again.

You see, if you’re planning to use the hair removal mousse, you need to remember to just use it on your legs and underarms. Make sure you don’t have broken or irritated skin. You can only leave the mousse on for a maximum of 10 minutes — suggested time is 8 minutes — and it’s emphasized that you cannot NOT keep time. No guessing or approximation. Let me tell you why.

I did a short trial earlier. The initial test for compatibility. I sprayed the mousse on a small portion of my skin on the lower calf, just above my ankle. I made sure I had complete view of a digital clock to know if 8 minutes were up. While spraying (10 cm away from the skin) the stuff on, some of it landed on my other leg. After 8 minutes, I quickly rinsed the stuff off my legs and was already toweling them dry when I felt a slight burning sensation on the skin of my upper arm, triceps area. Twas only then that I realised that a drop (mousse splatter from spray, I’m guessing) landed on it. Twas already over 10 minutes, you see. That’s how I found out that it’s best to be careful and read the instructions and warnings when trying out a new product.

On a lighter note, other initial impressions on the Hair Removal Mousse are simple. On the outside, the package is too copy heavy. It’s like they’re trying to feed you marketing lines as much as they can right there on the label. It has 5 marketing lines in total.

• Creamy soft texture
• Gentle and effective formula
• With Almond Extract
• Removes unwanted hair
• Sunburst Citrus scent

Another thing that’s a bit off is the colour combination. Lilac and Orange? WTF? But the canister and the spray dispenser are fab. It doesn’t feel like a can and the sprayer is wide enough (no spill, me thinks) — so unlike the old spray nozzles (think Aqua Net) — that breaking it will be a little difficult.

Scent-wise, I don’t know how Sunburst Citrus really smells but from where I’m sitting, it smelled too much like a chemical. It briefly reminds me of getting a perm in a salon. Gah.

Anyway, I can only go through with the testing tomorrow. That is, if my skin doesn’t act up. I’m really hoping it won’t cuz if it does, I’ll cry. I don’t want to damage my skin! Ack! I’ll make sure to do a full review once the deed’s done.

Photo© 2008 Sasha Manuel

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Beauty Formulas
Cold Wax Strips

A convenient and easy way to ensure effective long lasting hair removal leaving your skin hair free for up to 4 weeks.

With my recent trip to the beach (happened over the weekend btw), I did a bit of shopping in preparation for it. I got to thinking about hair removal and came across a few things that can help on that matter.

Actually, Sophie had a little something to do in introducing the idea into my head. That’s why when I saw this product on the shelf, I thought it wouldn’t do much harm if I experiment a bit. Besides, we all worry about the bikini line during beach season, right? The wax strips are also used on facial hair but, fortunately, I don’t have that sort of problem. So, my experiment only involved the former.

Suggested application:
For best results, hair should be between 3-4 mm long.
Make sure your skin is clean, dry, not irritated and free of oils and creams.
For best results, warm the wax slightly by rubbing between your fingers for 30 seconds and slowly peel the strips apart. Allow longer if required.
Remove any excess wax with a cotton wool pad or tissue moistened with baby oil.

Important Note: Never use soap, water, or alcohol to wipe away any traces of wax.

First of all, waxing is not for the faint-hearted. It will hurt. It will sting. You’ve got to prepare yourself for pain if you’re going this route. The wax strips are called cold since the wax isn’t prepared the same way like most waxing techniques. It can be used at room temperature. Easy to use. Just peel the strips off, apply on your skin then peel it off — removing the hair on your skin. Er, ideally.

Sadly, I’m not at all impressed with the wax strips. Apart from the painful process, hair removal isn’t 100% effective. Even when it’s economical since you can re-use the strip until desired result, having to do the task over and over isn’t what I call efficient. Using it on a small area as the bikini line, I believe that spending 30 minutes on this one task is too impractical.

Also, remember when it said that you can easily remove excess wax with just apply baby oil with cotton swabs on your skin? Well, I did that but there’s a red mark that’ll be left on the skin which won’t go away until a day or two. The area will have prickly skin (seemingly like gooseflesh), too. And if you pulled the strip in the wrong direction, there’s a possibility that you’ll wound yourself.

But to balance things out, after a couple days, my skin feels unbelievably smooth. I’m still not sure how long this will last. You know, before the hair grows back. I’ll make sure to let you guys know.

Anyway, if you decide to use it, make sure you schedule it a few days before you “show off” your skin.

P.S. Do you think it wise to use it to shape my eyebrows?

Photo© 2008 Sasha Manuel

Post from: eBeautyDaily