GiGi Hair Removal Cream, for the Face, and Calming Balm Set

TLDR: Great product! Read the directions and it should work, some Nairs like smell and sensitivity and slight burning after use.I used this after seeing it on TikTok, and noticing that Jolen wasn’t as effective as it had been for me. I used it on my upper lip, for disclosure, I’m a 34 year old south Asian woman, so we tend to be blessed with hair. I read the directions, dampened my ankle, applied a thin ish layer to my ankle, after 5 minutes, I removed with dampened with lukewarm water toilet paper and felt my skin was fine (no redness, irritation ), and then repeated the steps to my upper lip, after the first 5 minutes, I felt that hair wasn’t removing that well, so I left the cream on for another 2.5 minutes( directions say max time to leave on is 8 minutes), and most of the hair removed. I still had some stubborn hair so I applied another application for a 5 minute period (this is where I went rogue, and is probably why my upper lip is sensitive, as the directions clearly advise to wait 48 hours before repeating an application). This 2nd rogue application completely removed the hair and I’m really happy with the outcome. Go rogue as you see fit and based on how your sensitive your skin is, what worked for me, may be too aggressive for you.Pros: cheap, works if you take the time to read the directions and follow them. You really don’t need much for an upper lip area.Cons: there is some (but tolerable) burning the day after, but I used the soothing cream that comes in the package and also applied Vaseline, and I anticipate the burning to go away in the next day.Also there’s a very “Nairs” type smell to the product, but it’s tolerable.I’m interested to see how long before I feel I need to use the product again… good luck!

Works great, followed instructions and allowed the cream to set for the full 8 minutes and it removed the hair. Highly recommended and will be using this from now on. No more tweezing!

I have never in my life felt compelled to write a review of a product... Until now. I should have gone with my gut when my brand new product came to my home and the inside of the lid was covered with dry, crusted, old looking product. Red flag... But I didn't. I still decided to use it. So maybe I deserved what happened next:The bad:It doesn't actually remove hair. Yeah, I know. The only thing that it is actually supposed to do and it fails. Miserably. What it does instead? It removes your damn skin! We're talking to the point where my skin was actually bleeding. I've never seen anything like it. And the skin that remains? It burns the $#!+ out of it! I look glorious, let me assure you. Bleeding, red faced, and STILL those few stubborn hairs remain. The calming cream to put on after applying this face searing concoction? A joke. Nothing short of a prescription will likely calm my face. So, needless to say, I cannot recommend this product for facial hair removal.The good:I suppose this product does have its uses. Like maybe you want/need a SERIOUS chemical peel. Why bother seeing a doctor for this sort of a treatment (hell, maybe you don't have insurance, are lacking in the cash department, whatever, I won't judge) when - for under $10 - you can remove all of those unwanted skin cells from the comfort of your own home? Or maybe you are on the run from the police and just want to remove your entire face? Well, stop right there because *this* is your product. But, really, I think that these are the only legitimate uses for this product.I think that, for now, I shall stick with the tweezers...

This product is excellent for me. I can't believe how well it works and how much better it is than Nair, which is useless for me. I have dark brown hair, and Nair does nothing to remove it. I've used GiGi twice now. About a month ago and again last night. It worked perfectly both times and does not burn or damage my skin in any way. The soothing cream is very helpful. Nair doesn't come with a cream anymore, so I was using Vaseline. I read negative reviews from some users saying GiGi burns their skin. Don't know why it works so well for me, but I'm very happy with it.

This item worked, but I did have a little irritation but not so bad that I won't use it again. I gave it 4 stars because it did say there would be no irritation but I can say it worked with a little redness. I am extremely happy that It work as expected. I am not sure it the redness is normal for the first time use but I don't mind because the hair is gone. I will continue to purchase and use this product.

First time I used it, didn't work very well and it stings. I waited a few days and wanted to give it another shot. I used a thicker layer to cover the area and waited full 8 minutes. It actually worked decently, but still stings pretty bad. I put on the calming balm right after. It helped a little, but the burn sensation lasted a few hours and a little redness around my lips. Not sure if I want to keep it. Still debating.

Tried Nair on whiskery post-menopausal chin hair and patch on neck. Nada. Didn’t do a thing. GiGi totally obliterated the coarse hairs first try (left on max 8 min). Completely smooth, zero irritation or redness! I applied the soothing cream anyway, since it promises to slow growth. But the depilatory is a godsend! I’ve tried dermaplaning, professional waxing (which turned a couple of hairs on my neck into a quarter-size patch of coarse hairs when it grew back) and threading. GiGi is the only method that left zero stubble.

I’m 73 and shaved my legs in over a year but I used this product and it removed all my hair and it was nice to have the balm in there. I would recommend this to anyone.