Schick Hydro Silk Razor Review

I have been a Gillette girl through and through, but after using the Schick Hydro Silk Razor over this weekend, I will never buy another Gillette again!! I am converted!! So easy to use, I didn't have to lather up my legs, I didn't nick my legs, I didn't have to fluff around with the flow of water to stop the shower rising of my shaving cream before I'd finished shaving. it was just awesome! and my legs felt so smooth, and it was so easy to find if I'd missed a spot, to go back and fix it. And such and easy shaped handle too! not chunky and awkward to hold. I've already recommended this to a friend at work and she text me to say she had brought one and used it and was in love as well!! so glad i got to review this product!!

I liked this razor, it gave me a nice clean smooth shave, while not being worried about getting any little nicks over my knees or not so easy to shave areas. It was light to hold with a great shaped handle. Did the job without getting shaving rash i find i do often with sensitive skin. I liked the ease of this disposable razor to use and will but more blades to keep using it.

This is usually my go to razor - I recently recieved one free with purchase from wild pair. This leaves my skin really smooth and doesn't dry out my skin too much. The blades seem to stay sharp for quite a while too.

This is the razor that made me decides disposies are the way to go.

I've tried cartridge razors on and off over the years and never been that satisfied with them. Too bulky, too fiddly, too not-lasting-long-enough-for-the-price-y. But as this was a freebie I thought, why not give it a go. Prove me wrong Hydro Silk, I dare you!!

But it didn't. Yes, it gave a nice shave to my legs. It fair swooped up them, like an eagle spotting its prey and diving in for the kill. But it just didn't cut the mustard, or the hair, in the more difficult to reach spots (underarms and other IYKWIM). On top of that the gel strip went crazy after the first use and kind of bulged up and out, spilling gel all over the shower tray and went all long and goopy when I picked it up and tried to use it again. And once I managed to clean the gel off, it felt like it had lost its point of difference, its raison d'etre.

So here endeth my attempts at cartridge razors. I have disposed of this one and picked up my old beloved old disposable again . The old smoothy.

I won one of these off Schick's Facebook page ages ago. I like the design of the razor, nice handle and colour. However, in regards to the serum - didn't really live up to my expectations. I found that the serum only lasted for a few shaves and it seemed to go gooey or come off in chunks (really weird).

However, when the serum was working well it gave a nice shave; no cuts or dryness. I still moisturised after as I felt the serum was only good when shaving - it didn't really do anything to moisturise. Overall, not bad but it didn't fully live up to my expectations.

The design of the shaver is really pretty and I love the travel cap as well! The grip is great and the blades are sharp. The contouring of the blade is great! The moisturising dots turns a bit soapy once in contact with water to provide a good slide for the blades. One down side is that it doesn't come with a shower holder.

I was lucky enough to win this razor off the Schick Facebook page. I found it very exciting and loved the overall look of the razor. It gave a nice silky feel after use and a close shave without any irritation, which was great for me as that's something I sometimes experience.

However, I found the blades dulled quite quickly which was quite disappointing. I did really like this product, but was really disappointed with how quickly it dulled, especially for the price that it is. At the moment I'm using Schick Quattro and I find that works better for me, even though it doesn't leave that beautiful silky finish. I'm undecided whether to purchase refills for this, so I have saved the handle, and I'm still on the fence regarding if I want it.

I was lucky to get this razor free with Schicks recent 100% cash back offer. Firstly, this offer already put this company and its products in a better light for me because razors can be an expensive item in the weekly groceries, so its nice to be able to try the more expensive razors for free, before purchasing them for yourself.

So all my life, I’ve gone for cheap razor options, all disposable, and some which have not been very good for my sensitive legs, but when you’re a student you don’t have many options. This probably has to be one of the more expensive razors I have tried, and I think I brought it for about $16.00, which made me cringe … ekk! Lucky in the back on my mind, I knew I would get reimbursed for this purchase.

After opening the packaging, I was impressed immediately. The razor comes with an attachment which sticks to the shower wall and holds your razor for you! In a shower which my nieces sometimes use, it gives me piece of mind to know my razor is high up and out of reach of the younger children.

Additionally, the packaging contained another razor head, so when I could replace the blades when the first ones got dull.

Now the design of the razor, I love it. It has a blue handle which has a rubbery texture to it, making it so easy to hold and use with wet hands. The head of the blade connects to the handle in a way that allows the head to move easily over the curves on your body, especially knobble parts like your knees. My favourite thing about this product is the small thin gel like strip on the razor head which lets the razor glide smoothly and effortlessly over skin, and even feels nice on sensitive areas like under the arms. I also think this little strip is the reason my legs feel so silky smooth after getting out of the shower.

So is it worth the investment. Yes , yes and yes. It comes with two blade heads, so really you get two razors for the price of $16.00. Plus I’ve seen this product on special for $12.00 so I think il wait to purchase this when its on special, but I definitely will be repurchasing it.

I really like this shaver, leaves skin feeling really soft and gives you a nice close shave. Doesn't dry out my skin like some can because it has nice moisturising properties which is a must for me due to dry, sensitive skin.

I love this razor, I got mine as a free gift and so glad I got it. Gets a really close shave and moves around my legs really easy. I also like the serum bars, these make my legs feel baby soft. The razor is easy to hold without dropping when in the shower.