Accessories

Razors and shaving accessories

A razor is the tool that helps you get smoother, cleaner skin on an ordinary day. Here you will find Gillette razors for women and men, replacement blades and shaving gels that make shaving comfortable and gentler on the skin. The range suits shaving legs and body as well as the face.

How to choose a razor

Choose a razor by where and how often you shave and how sensitive your skin is. Venus models are for women, while Fusion and Mach3 are for men. The number of blades, a flexible head and a lubrication strip all affect how evenly and comfortably the shave goes.

• Handle and replacement blades: buy the handle once and top up the blades as needed. Choose replacement blades by your model’s line.
• Shaving gel: creates a slippery layer for the blade to glide over and protects the skin; versions for sensitive skin are available.
• Women’s and men’s models: use the model that suits your body area and skin.

Before shaving, prepare the skin with a body scrub and afterwards moisturise it with a body lotion. You can find men’s shaving and grooming products in the men’s grooming category.

Women’s models: Gillette Venus

Venus is the Gillette line made for women, with models that differ in blade count and handle. The range includes the Venus with five replacement blades, the Venus Spa Breeze with a spare blade, and a four-pack of Venus Breeze. If you want a set that doubles as a ready gift, look at the Venus ComfortGlide Sugarberry gift set: the box holds a handle, two replacement heads and a cosmetic pouch.

Men’s models: Fusion and Mach3

For men there are the classic Gillette lines Fusion and Mach3. Mach3 suits anyone who wants a familiar three-blade solution, while Fusion5 is for those who prefer five blades. The Fusion5 ProGlide model comes with a holder, so the handle is always at hand and in its place.

Replacement blades: top up, do not buy new

The handle lasts for years; the blade is what you replace. That is why packs of replacement blades are the practical choice: Venus Swirl replacement blades and the six-blade pack fit the Swirl handle. Keep one spare pack at home, and shaving never stops halfway.

Shaving gel for glide

Gel and blade work as a pair. The Satin Care shaving gel with Olay is a 200 ml tube that you apply to damp skin before the blade. If you shave sensitive skin, look at the cooling Fusion5 gel you will find among the questions below. Apply the gel in an even layer over the whole area and only then start shaving.

A simple shaving routine

• Prepare the skin: a warm shower softens hair and skin; if you like, use a shower gel and a body scrub.
• Apply the gel: a thin, even layer over the whole area.
• Shave calmly: move in the direction of hair growth and rinse the blade after each stroke.
• Moisturise: after shaving, apply a hydrating body lotion or a light body oil.

The routine takes a couple of minutes and gives a smooth, comfortable result. If you shave regularly, it soon becomes a habit you no longer notice.

Shaving by body area

• Legs: make long, even strokes from the ankle upwards or with the direction of growth, and use plenty of gel. A flexible head helps follow the shape of shins and knees.
• Underarms: raise the arm, gently stretch the skin flat and make short strokes in different directions.
• Bikini area: use a fresh blade and a slippery gel, and move slowly.
• Face and neck for men: shave after a warm shower or a warm towel, when the beard is soft.

A starter basket

If you are choosing for the first time or changing brands, three things are enough: a handle from a suitable line, one pack of replacement blades and a tube of shaving gel. Add a hydrating body lotion as a fourth, which finishes the routine. A set like this covers everyday shaving as well as holiday preparation, and you will not have to run back to the shop when the first blade dulls.

Shaving on a trip

On a trip it is handy when the handle and gel fit in the cosmetic bag. A small gel tube and a compact handle weigh little, and a spare blade takes little room in a drawer. Pack the handle and blades dry, and everything is ready on arrival too.

Caring for your handle and blades

A model lasts longer when you keep it clean and dry. Rinse the head under running water, shake off the excess and put it in a dry place, not in a damp corner. A pack of replacement blades in the cupboard means a new blade is always at hand when the old one starts to glide less well.

Shaving and self-tanner

If you plan to use a self-tanner, shave the day before. That way the shade goes onto clean, even skin, and the applicator glove spreads the product evenly.

Popular brand

The range includes products from Gillette, among them the Fusion, Mach3 and Venus lines made for both men and women.

An applicator glove for self-tanner

Among the accessories there is also a Vita Liberata applicator glove, made for applying self-tanner. The glove helps spread the product evenly and keeps your hands clean. You can see the whole selection of self-tanners in the self tanning category.

Gift idea

A blade set and gel are a practical gift, because they are used more often than most beauty products. For a woman, a gift set with a handle and a cosmetic pouch is a good fit. For a man, Mach3 or Fusion with a gel works well. You will find more ideas in the gift sets category.

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