SoftSheen-Carson Magic Razorless Shaving for Men, Magic Shaving Powder with Fragrance, Coarse Textured Beards, Formulated for Black Men, Depilatory, Helps Stop Razor Bumps, Since 1901, 4.5 oz

This shaving powder works well and leaves my skin feeling smooth without the irritation of a razor. It's easy to use, has a pleasant scent, and helps reduce razor bumps. A great option for anyone looking for a comfortable, close shave!

Magic Shave: Tips from 30 Years of ExperienceLet me share the most effective way I've found to use Magic Shave (Black and Gold can) after three decades of regular use.Getting the Mix Right:The key is in the preparation. Pour your powder in a bowl, add water, and here's the important part - let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes before mixing. This resting time makes all the difference - the powder naturally absorbs the water, making it much easier to blend. After waiting, use a spatula to mix until smooth. If needed, add small amounts of water until you get the consistency you want. A thicker mix removes hair better, but you'll need to be more careful with timing.Application Steps:1. Do this in the shower - makes cleanup a breeze2. Use the No Razor Shaver (Amazon item #Br48503)3. Critical safety point: Never leave it on your skin longer than 5-7 minutes4. For removal:- Use a spray bottle or shower water- Work against the grain at an angle- Make several passes to get everythingClean-Up:Very important - don't use a washcloth or anything abrasive when washing your face afterward! Your skin will be more sensitive, so just use your hands with gentle soap and rinse with water. Rough materials can irritate your skin.Routine:Use it every other day, not daily - your skin needs that break. Always wash gently afterward and use moisturizer, especially in winter when skin gets drier.What to Expect:- Gets rid of 99-100% of hair- No ingrown hairs- Stays smooth about two days- Black and Gold can works bestSafety First:That 5-7 minute maximum on your skin is crucial - don't exceed it. The stronger your mix, the better it works, but also watch your skin more carefully.Only Real Drawback:Yes, it smells like sulfur. But the results are worth it.These techniques go beyond what's on the label, but they're proven through years of personal experience. Everyone's skin is different, but this method has worked reliably for me and many others.

Magic Saving Powder. Works well, be very careful with how long you leave it on. I would advise using gloves or an applicator, as I did receive a some burning on my fingertips. The smell is ok, not to strong of a chemical smell. Rinse extremely well and a good moisturizer afterward.

Does what its supposed to do and does it really well. Overall the only thing that does feel difficult when using is the actual mixing of the product as it doesn't mix with the water easily besides that as long as you apply and let it sit and dry completely it gets rid of almost all the hair with no burning or pain sensation just apply very generously to the area and you're done.

Let me just say, it doesn't eliminate the problem. I thought it would be similar to nair, sort of. Just nair actually stinks with the chemicals, and nair burns. This doesnt burn, unless it sits on your face too long. Otherwise it doesn't smell, and it acts like its a quick shave with a razor or trimmer. I'm a female and having to take care of thick facial hair on a regular basis has been a really long, knowledgeable, and exhausting journey. I've tried everything from Nair cream (typically for legs and body), to facial strips, to electrolysis (the absolute worst if you have a low pain tolerance like I do), "European waxing" (second worst because I was given someone who couldn't grip the wax. I walked out needing to get first aid), epilator (this hurts a lot since it pulls all hairs. even peach fuzz), I've done regular waxing too.... nothing had helped... and I was finding other ways to just give me a temporary fix for the next 48 hours looking like a cactus until it grew back.After a good 20 years of this journey, and I've given up on quick fixing unless I need to work with the public. I've been just using tweezers now for the last month carefully pulling the hairs out one by one. Since its a temporary pain instead of a lasting pain from ripping something off.I have no complaints with this powder, it did what it was supposed to do, but it was also a stepping stone for me to figure out a permanent solution to removing my issue.My mid star rating is just because it wasnt really what I was looking for in the end.

I think I found a review of this product in one of my daily news feed, where it was praised as something borderline miraculous that could help with ingrown hairs. For $1.75 (that should’ve been my first red flag), close to 14k reviews (at the time of this writing), and 4 stars, this was bound to truly be the shaving dream that was missing from my life.Following the instructions as a test was okay. No real irritation, but no beard came off. I brushed it off as a non-issue, and decided I would try at some other time.Enter today.Again, judiciously following the instructions, I applied the watery paste on my entire face and neck. Second red flag, the smell of hair-dissolving chemical should’ve alerted me (a la Danger, Will Robinson!), but NO, of course it was just the smell of the fragrance—or so I told myself—and set to let it sit for the suggested 7 minutes. So far so good, my skin tingled a bit, but nothing terrible just yet!The instructions said to use a damp cloth to remove the paste along with your now-dissolved beard, so I did that. As I began wiping my face, the _burn_ started to set in. You can see it in the picture: not just some of my beard came off, but parts of the upper layer of my skin, too. After I cleaned the mixture off my face with the cloth, the horrible chemical burn set in. The instructions stated to use water to clean off any excess, so I practically submerged my face in water to help with the burn, and removed what was left of the paste from my face and neck.It has been easily 15 minutes since I finished and that I decided to write this review, and my face is still burning. Needless to say, I tossed the product in the garbage, and begged my kids to not trust everything they read on the Internet. Did I mention this stuff didn’t even remove all of my beard? Funny, the instructions do state to repeat the process after 24 hours if you have any beard remaining, but there is no way on this green Earth that I am putting a spec of that stuff on my face ever again.Save yourself the pain, the discomfort, and don’t use this unless you don’t care for your face feeling and looking like it was dragged on cement.

This is a product you just cannot replace because it simply gets results every single time. I do not have to go to a barber and pay astronomical prices for a shave or hair cut. The magic shave provides a close, clean shave on my face each time and all I do is add water to the powder and stir to make a nice paste. I usually leave it on for about 13 minutes and take it off with cool water. I can look forward to a thorough job each time whether it's a shave to the face or a fresh bald head. I am totally on board with my magic shave by SoftSheen-Carson. I would highly recommend this item as the product never fails. This is the right choice!

I have been using this product for years on my bikini area and occasionally legs. It is very effective and painless if used properly, but in the beginning I did lightly chemical burn myself a few times and had trouble mixing it to the right consistency. It does take a bit of time to mix fully, but I recommend buying a small mixing bowl set. One of the tools that comes with the set will also be useful for popping off the lid of the can. The brush will make it easy to apply. Then instead of using a wash cloth I have a dedicated brushy sponge to use for rubbing it off at the end of 10-15 minutes. At this point it is really easy and completely painless for me!For ladies, make sure it absolutely only stays on the outside spots of your bikini area. You will get a painful chemical burn if it at all touches the inner parts. I generally lay in the tub to apply it and use a mirror or phone camera to check that I did not get it on the wrong area.For men, my fiancé occasionally uses it all over his groin/private area successfully except we wrap the wrappable part up with a tissue and a hairtie/rubber band.It is better for both genders, to at first be on the lower end of time something like 8-10 minutes and possibly not have it on long enough to be completely effective, than to start out with something like 15 minutes and potentially burn yourself because it happened to be to long for your skin. 15 minutes is what works for me, but take a few tries to see what is best for you.If you DO chemically burn yourself, it is important to google what to do and follow the directions online about rinsing the area and bandaging. You will live but it will hurt for a few days!