Gillette Venus & Olay Razor: my first mini-review!

Things are getting a little out of control over here at Mommy Gearest HQ. I’m no longer able to answer every email that’s sitting in my inbox, and I have a product review waiting list that’s at least 12 weeks long.

In an effort to pump out as many reviews as possible, I’ve decided that some products may warrant mini-reviews. I know that people are busy and, sometimes, you just want to get information and get out.

While no less rigourously tried and tested, these products will get succinct reviews that still note the pros (THE GOOD) and cons (THE GAFFE). But the upfront anecdotes and long and winding prose will be notably absent. I mean, really, do you need me to wax poetic about my hairy legs?

I apologize in advance if humour is lacking from mini-reviews. I don’t know if I’m funny in short form.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on whether you like this format or not, so don’t be shy!

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THE PRODUCT

Gillette Venus & Olay Razor: one part Gillette razor plus one part built-in Olay moisturizing shave gel.

THE GOOD

• With the shaving “cream” built right into the razor, you need never buy shave gel again, ladies (and I like it much better than the Schick Intuition)
• Lots of close-shaving blades that work as well as my husband’s razor
• The easiest shave you’ll ever have – it glides around ankles and over knees without nicks
• Easy-in, easy-out blades
• My favourite part: the razor holder that suction cups to your shower wall to keep it safely out of reach of little, curious fingers

THE GAFFE

• Doesn’t work if you need to do a quick “dry shave” out of the shower (as in, “Uh oh, I need to wear that tank top right now but my armpits are fuzzy”)
• Replacement blades aren’t cheap, but that’s not a complaint of just this one brand – all replacement razor blades are expensive

THE GEARS

4/5

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