Gillette Venus Review and the Apt #UseYourAnd Campaign
“And” does indeed act as a wonderful oxymoron. Gillette has firmly taken up the challenge of standing up against stereotyping, given it a feminist flavour and has come up with a wonderful take on the same. A video which asks women from around the world to shed the one dimensional labels, telling them that they can be much more, much more than what they think they can, and they fit the “Master of multiple trades” tag wonderfully. A video starts with a young girl playing around with a helmet dreaming to become a astronaut.
This instantly reminded me of my childhood, when I used to run upto my mother after learning about new professions from TV or newspapers or magazines or anywhere else. I used to tell her, ” Ma, I want to become a soldier/firefighter/cartoonist. And she used to say, ” Haan beta. Why not?”
The video, for starters, is indeed inspiring. We, daughters and sisters in urban India have had the privilege of education and getting the opportunity to fulfill our dreams and ambitions.
The way I see it, this video is a tribute to our mothers, who were our teachers AND protectors AND role models AND cooks AND helpers AND the WORLD for us. My take on the video is, we do not need to look elsewhere for inspiration. All of us have to become much more than the girl next door. We are amongst the first ones from our generation who have got education at par with our male counterparts, have persevered more than anyone else to excel in what we do.
This is why I am a contrarian as well as a multi talented woman,
Shy & Friendly
Fun-loving & Hard working
CA & a Beauty/Fashion Blogger
Girl Next Door & Independent
The journey to increasing the number of ANDs has just begun. Much more to come friends….#UseYourAnd and feel free to use the comments space to tell me why you prefer an “AND” and not an “BUT” or “OR”.
Reviewing the Gillette Venus razor was relatively straightforward. Its quick, its smooth and it looks sexy. In short, in keeping with the spirit of the video, the razor is quick AND smooth AND sexy AND affordable. It has a great designed body, and comfortable finger grips, pivotable head and is in every respect a Premium razor, except for the price tag – INR 199/- 🙂
It goes so smooth in a single stroke and the adjustable head takes the curves at the shape of our legs. So no adjusting,no nips and tucks, a pretty easy and quick experience. Also I noticed very less ingrowth after using Venus and the hair started growing after a good 12-13 days unlike with the usual. The soft cushiony cover around the three blades at the center and the blue indicator strip showing when to replace the blade adds to the convenience of this super amazing razor. You also get a separate pack of 4 cartridges priced at Rs.449/- and one cartridge stays a long long time, so you would not need to replace them soon.
I think it is THE perfect razor to own and every girl should have it, even if you are not into shaving, sometimes you do need a razor! There are always those emergency situations and this is the one worth investing in.
Rating: 4.5/5
Have you tried the Gillette Venus Razor yet? If not, you should! 😀
Product Description : Silk-épil 7 Dual Epilator offers the best short hair removal and instant smoothness from Braun
With 40 close-grip tweezers and integrating the Gillette Venus technology, this unique dual epilator provides the most thorough epilation and exfoliation in one step. You get the best short hair removal from Braun, plus the instant, unbeatable smoothness of shaving – in a single stroke. And, for extra comfort, the Silk-épil 7 Dual Epilator is cordless, so it can also be used Wet or Dry, in the bath or shower, for a new skin feeling. Nine out of 10 women voted it the best epilator they have ever tried.
The integrated blades Gillette Venus follow behind the epilator, capturing stubborn hairs and lifting away dead skin cells to reveal a fresh new skin feeling every time. The features of the Silk-épil 7 Dual Epilator are dermatologically recommended by Dr. med. Petra Staubach (University Skin Clinic, Mainz) as the gentle solution to long-lasting hair removal thanks to its unique combination of skin-soothing features.
What’s in the box? The Silk-épil 7891 comes all items above
1. Dual Epilator with Gillette Venus technology: The unique combination of Braun’s most advanced epilation technology, together with Gillette Venus technology makes epilation more thorough than ever before. Braun’s technology and the integrated blades remove hair in just one stroke to reveal a new skin feeling that lasts.
2. Pivoting head: The Silk-épil 7 Dual Epilator features a flexible head that can pivot by up to 15 degrees forward and back. This means it can better adapt to the contours of the body for more comfort and maximum thoroughness. And it ensures that optimum usage position is maintained.
3. SoftLift Tips: The SoftLift Tips effectively lift even flat-lying hair and help guide them to the tweezers for removal.
4. Smartlight: The Smartlight helps easily guide your way through the epilation process and lightens up even the finest hairs for no miss removal.
5. Speed personalisation: You can select the right speed for your individual needs: Speed one for extra gentle epilation, speed two for extra efficient epilation.
Wet & Dry
Close-grip technology
Fully washable
30-minute use
With four attachments
Additional features :
Wet & Dry
The Silk-épil 7 Dual was designed specifically for epilation in warm water. Warm water is relaxing and soothing. The warmth improves your circulation and increase the comfort of your experience while making your skin less sensitive.
Close-grip technology
Braun’s technological breakthrough makes epilating more efficient than ever before. The 40 tweezers have been engineered to close at the optimal angle and grip hair even closer to the skin for better removal of even the shortest hairs (0.5 mm).
Cordless use–fast recharge
The Silk-épil 7 Dual Epilator gives you the freedom to epilate wherever and whenever desired. Get up to 30 minutes of operation after just one hour of charging.
Waterproof and washable
All Silk-épil 7 Dual Epilator models have a sealed body, which means they can be both used and cleaned under running water for better hygiene.
Four attachments included
The Silk-épil 7 Dual Epilator 7891 also comes with four attachments including a charging stand, a smoothing cap with Gillette Venus technology, an efficiency cap and a cap for sensitive areas, specifically designed to give you superior results in different areas of the body.
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of epilating with an in-water epilator?
Warm water relaxes and soothes your skin. The warmth improves your micro-circulation, stimulates the production of pain-reducing substances and makes your skin less sensitive. This is why the tugging sensation is considerably reduced in water. This is confirmed by a study conducted by the German dermatologist Dr. med. Petra Staubach at the University of Mainz. The majority of participants felt no or only a slight tugging sensation.
Is it safe to use the Braun Silk-épil 7 Dual Epilator in the shower and bath?
Braun Silk-épil 7 Dual Epilator is 100 per cent waterproof and is safe for usage in or out of the shower and bath. The product features an automatic shut off mechanism that ensures the appliance only operates once the cord is removed from the mains power and recharger dock. This safety mechanism guarantees that the appliance cannot be taken into the water and operated so there is no safety concern of using an electric appliance in/with water.
I have never epilated before–how should I go about it?
Braun’s Silk-épil epilators are the perfect choice for first-time users. Epilating on wet skin with the Silk-épil 7 Dual Epilator is especially gentle and perfect for under the shower or in your bath. Still, if you are inexperienced, you may feel a little discomfort during your first epilating sessions. This will decrease with each session, as the skin adjusts to the process. Also, the individual hairs grow back at different speeds depending on their particular growth cycle, so that there will be less hair to remove after the first epilation.
Does more hair grow back if I epilate?
No, this has been proven in dermatological tests. In fact, studies show that ongoing epilation reduces the amount of hair regrowth.
How do I best prepare my skin for epilating?
The best preparation for epilating is a nice, warm shower. It will leave your skin clean and relaxed. Be sure to use a gentle, pH-neutral shower gel, and keep the water warm, not hot, to avoid drying out your delicate skin. Epilation on wet skin with the Silk-épil 7 Dual Epilator is even gentler and perfect for use in the shower or bath.
Is epilation painful?
Silk-épil epilators have been developed especially to minimise any discomfort and irritation. Cooling wet wipes from Olay prime the skin beforehand and massaging rollers help to relax the skin as you use the epilator. Being able to use the product in water also reduces discomfort and irritation as the warmth of the water releases endorphins–the body’s natural pain reliever.
Ok..so at first, let me tell you I have never used an epilator in my life ! And was super scared by all the scary stories I had heard..
When I was using it for the first time, I was literally chanting God’s name :p And I am very serious..coz I have sensitive skin..so I was a little nervous and scared..
I used it in shower..on wet skin and on my legs..I have used it twice by now..with an interval of about 2-2.5 weeks in between..and a fully charged battery lasts both legs each time..each leg takes 15-20 minutes now..the time I took the first time was longer obviously coz I was not used too and a little scared..
I was shocked on how smooth it went..without any discomfort at all..it was super easy..and all my inhibitions were gone..
It comes with the smoothing cap with Gillette Venus technology (the one that is used wet..it epilates and at the back end shaves at the same time), an efficiency cap (the one that is used dry..without the shaving blades) and a cap for sensitive areas (a narrower head). The pivoting head and Smart Light help see all the minute hair..and the head turns to any areas easily on the curves of the legs..and also the 2 speed settings help adjust the speed..once you are comfortable on 1st..you can move to 2nd..
I use the smoothing cap in shower..and the only issue is there are some hairs which have been epilated but in the wet form..you do not come to know whether that hair is still left or epilated as its stuck..and you go over that area again and again..and also leave or forget some areas..those I cover after the shower..with the dry efficiency cap..
End result is smooth, silky legs ! There was no redness, no discomfort, no pain..but ya it takes some time and patience as you have to go over each area..
I am not sure if its this epilator in particular or what..but for me, the experience was amazing..and I have not waxed my legs from the time I have started using this..coz I am loving this !
The above pic is the smoothing cap..with the Gilette Venus Technology blades.. (P.S: Please ignore the few remnants of hair..I have to clean it again :/)
The cap for sensitive areas..works on upper lips, etc..
Coming to the cleaning part, when used dry, the hair blows off easily..and the small brush that comes with it is quite helpful..but when used wet which is how I use..it takes a lot of cleaning man..all the heads and tweezers have to be cleaned well to get rid of the hair under forceful running water..and then dried well too..
But nonetheless, with the benefits it comes with..I am ready to clean it 😉 This has made my life so easy ! And they recommend after three uses, since the hair is both epilated and shaved with the smoothing cap..after a cycle of 3 uses..the hair growth reduces too ! I am looking forward to my third use..and would update you guys on that..
This surely is a must have..and a total paisa vasool investment ! I am going to keep purchasing it all my life..and one thing I am surely carrying on my long vacations 😉
Have you tried Braun Silk Epil 7 Wet and Dry Epilators ? If any other, do share which and your experience..
