10 Best Face Razors for Women, According to Experts
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Let's be clear: You certainly don't have to, but shaving your face is utterly normal. Some women prefer facial shaving, or "dermaplaning," to nix upper lip hair, get rid of peach fuzz, shape eyebrows or exfoliate dead skin, which can result in a much smoother makeup and skincare application, per Alexis Pfropper, a licensed esthetician in Punta Gordon, Florida. "It's a quick and affordable hair removal method that can be done at home," she adds.
While there are tons of ways to remove facial hair (body razors, electric razors and multi-blade razors, included), we cut through the clutter by consulting dermatologists, estheticians and our beauty experts within the Good Housekeeping Institute for their top face razor picks. That spans budget-friendly disposable razors that don't skimp on quality to electric razors that provide an impressively close shave (and in speedy timing).
All skin types are fine candidates for facial shaving, according to Peterson Pierre, M.D., a dermatologist in Westlake Village, California, and you can shave as often as you need as long as skin isn't irritated. Just note that if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin, you want to be extra careful to avoid any irritation.
Below, find the best face razors for women, plus dermatologists and estheticians weighed in on frequently asked questions, including myths like whether shaving facial hair makes it grow back darker and thicker.
Jacqueline (she/her) was a commerce editor for Good Housekeeping from 2021 to 2024. Prior to joining GH, she was a style and beauty reviews fellow at Insider, testing viral trends, reviewing sustainable brands and more. She's a graduate of the University of Florida's School of Journalism, with a specialty in magazines and mass communication.
Dori Price is a New York City-based freelance writer and editor and beauty, style and wellness expert who was the Beauty & Fashion Director at Family Circle for 13 years before she joined Good Housekeeping, Prevention and Woman’s Day as a freelance beauty editor. She has also written for WomensHealthMag.com, Elle.com and HealthCentral.com.


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