You can also use the extra single blade on the top edge to create a sharp sideburn without digging the blade into your skin, Renegar says. "What's also great is that they're pretty affordable, you can find them everywhere, and you can find replacement blades at any drugstore," he adds. Safety razors are known for having a single blade, which is great for anyone dealing with ingrown hair and razor bumps. According to Dr. Azadeh Shirazi, this is the perfect safety razor: it is weighted for better control, comes with a single blade to counter ingrown hairs and irritation, and has high-quality blades for a smooth shave with each stroke.

Featuring a small battery-operated motor, the ProShield Power razor delivers soothing micropulses to help the razor glide over the skin. Easy to activate via a button in the ergonomic handle, these small vibrations help the Power razor's blades move smoothly over the skin. Easy-grip detailing on the handle offer precision and control, even when wet. If you have sensitive skin or are prone to irritation, shaving can become a special kind of hell. Gillette, however, has a solution. According to Dr. Azadeh Shirazi, its SkinGuard razor comes with a special guard on the blade that prevents it from shaving too close but doesn’t sacrifice efficacy. "It’s durable with a SkinGuard technology positioned between the blades to help protect the skin with each stroke. It minimizes tugging and pulling and therefore reduces the risk of irritation, so great for sensitive skin types."

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The Mach3 employs a number of features for a smooth glide. Blades are fitted with soft microfins which stretch the skin in front to smooth the skin's surface. The Mach3 also has a Lubrastrip, which includes lubricants to ensure a comfortable, smooth shave. And to enhance the shave experience further, you can use SkinGuard Sensitive Shave Gel. The ProGlide Styler is powered by Braun technology, providing a smooth, low-friction trim. When it comes to trimming your facial hair, you can choose between 3 comb lengths: 2mm, 4mm and 6mm. Each comb is built to last and is easy to switch out, allowing for consistency and contour adaptability.

The Gillette Mach3 consists of Gillette's seminal stronger-than-steel and low cutting force blades. These high-quality stainless-steel blades are strengthened with a special atomic carbon coating. This makes them not only strong and sharp, but also durable. For every single stroke, the Mach3 cuts each hair up to 3 times. The classic 3-blade design is also easy to clean and gentle on the skin.Every Gillette razor can be disposed of responsibly thanks to our recycling programme. Our Terracycle scheme is open to anyone in the UK with Gillette razors they'd like to dispose of. Sign up and we will send you an envelope to return your old blades to us.

Straight razors give the closest shave possible because of a sharper blade that directly touches and cuts closer to the skin. Safety razors also give a closer shave than most razors—despite having only one blade!—because of how sharp the blade is (and so long you know the right technique). The Mach3 Turbo 3D features an innovative precision head which adapts to the contours of your face. This allows for a close and precise shave from all angles. This makes shaving around jawlines, chins and cheekbones that much simpler. The handle itself is built to an ergonomic design with easy-grip elastomer points so that you can achieve expert control even when wet. Testing Notes: We test all these newfangled gadgets like this with a healthy dose of skepticism and frankly, not all of them live up to what they promise. This heated razor, however, is one of the rare cases that it does—and actually exceeds them. The stainless steel bar built in to the head of the razor actually does heat up with various heat settings depending on your comfort level (don’t worry, even the highest setting doesn’t burn your skin) and the experience of shaving with the combination of heat and five blades really does deliver a closer, more comfortable shave. The overall experience is pleasant and we noticed less irritation and razor burn afterward than we would typically see with a non-heated razor. Closer, long-lasting shave*: Gillette’s Fusion5 Power Razor for men features 5 anti-friction blades (*Vs Mach3)Get a closer, long-lasting shave* with the Gillette Fusion5 Power men's razor. Featuring an ergonomic razor handle for added control, five anti-friction blades for a gentle shave, and a micro-comb for added precision. The larger lubrication strip provides lubrication after the blades for smooth glide while you shave*. All Fusion5 blades fit all Gillette Fusion5 razor handles. Each refill lasts up to a month of shaves, giving you the ability to customize your shave and get the most out of every blade. Pair your Gillette Fusion5 Power shaving razors with Gillette Fusion5 shave gel for extra comfort. (*vs Mach3) Design Features: Provides gentle head for shave, flexible head, rechargeable, waterproof, aluminum casing Design Features: Double lubrication strips, Skinguard feature to help reduce irritation, built-in precision trimmer The battery-powered motor enclosed in the handle emits soothing vibrations to help the razor glide smoothly across skin and hair. This feature is simple to activate via a power button integrated within the ergonomic handle. The Fusion5 Power razor uses convenient AAA-sized batteries, which are easy to replace. Unique blade stabilisation Use the right technique: this includes not shaving too fast or pulling your skin taut while shaving which will tighten the skin and give you a closer shave. But Dr. Camp warns of the latter technique's risk of razor bump. And always shave after a shower, when facial hair is at its softest and easiest to cut.