Our real girl razor road test

Girls' Life, April, 2001

Schick Xtreme Ill ($5.50 for four) and Colgate Aloe Shave Cream ($1) Colgate's thick, velvety lather really coats legs. It smells like it's for men, but it's cheap and works great. The Schick looks cool and does the job. No nicks, no burns, and a super soft shave! --Eden, 15

Gillette Venus ($8) and Freeman Bare Foot White Ginger & Cranberry Foot Wash & Leg Shave Gel ($3)

I love the sweet scent of the Bare Foot Gel. But it lacks rich lather so I'll stick to cream for my legs. The Venus is cushiony smooth and a close shave! --Pamela, 15

Schick Silk Effects ($5.50) and Skintimate Gel in Glistening Pear ($2.50) I really love these two products, especially together. I can barely feel the razor, but it fully removes all the hair in one stroke. The gel is dee-lish and extremely lathery. --Lauren, 15

Gillette Sensor Excel ($7) and Gillette Satin Care in Flower Twist ($3.50) My legs feel soft, but don't love these products. Sensor Excel doesn't feel smooth, and I have slight razor burn on my knees. Satin Care smells good but doesn't lather thickly. --Christine, 14

Bic Softwin ($4 for five) with Terax Original Body Moisturizing Shaving Cream ($15) Terax is rich and creamy, but doesn't lather well. The fruity gel does spread well and rinse off easily--no residue. I don't like the Bics--dull, light and flimsy. I have to go over and over the same patch of leg to remove the hair. --Lauren, 15