shaving

Braun epilator review: Epilate your way to smooth skin

What's an epilator, and why should you prefer it over shaving with a razor?

I’m annoyed that women are expected to shave their legs and armpits in the U.S. I really don’t like buying razors or shaving gel/cream—I’d much rather focus my attention (and wallet) on other things like lotions and sunscreens. Still, every now and then, I reach for my razor and half-heartedly try to shave. But I recently remembered that there is a better alternative out there in the world, and you don’t have to refill it or buy accessories for it: epilators!

How to choose the best shaving products: Should you opt for shaving cream, gel, or foam?

What's the best type of shaving product? And does it make a difference if it's packaged in an aerosol can or a tube?

Recently, I was browsing Brandless’s website—more specifically, the beauty and personal care section. When everything is priced at $3, it all looks dangerously attractive. But don’t forget to price check how much quantity you get for those seemingly low prices—for example, Brandless’s organic cotton rounds are more expensive than my favorite ones from MUJI, on a per-round basis. Brandless bans 400 ingredients from all of its beauty products, including “aerosol…