I wanted to send out a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in the the Schick Hydro Silk Razor testing program. A razor was sent out to 50 awesome readers, and the ladies took the time to shave their legs – in the winter, gasp! – in order to put the razor to the test.
Now y’all know that I’ve been singing the praises of the razor, and why not?
Schick says: Schick Hydro Silk hydrates skin like no other razor can. This uniquely designed razor goes beyond an incredibly close shave to actually care for your skin. With Water-Activated Moisturizing Serum & 5 Curve-Sensing blades with skin guards to help protect skin from irritation, the Hydro Silk razor leaves skin feeling silky smooth! And it’s preferred over the leading 5 blade razor.
Lena says: Shaving with the NEW Schick Hydro Silk razor was likely the BEST shaving experience I’ve ever had. Two hours later, my skin is silky smooth and incredibly soft. The razor lives up to its claim of giving back moisture, because my all-too-frequent alligator skin is currently in check. LOVE this razor!
But don’t take our word for it – here’s just a sample of reader feedback:
Of course, it’s not all roses – some readers did have the following concerns:
– “The razor itself is rather large and bulky.”
– “Experienced clumping of the serum near the top of the razor that had to be wiped off.”
– “I wish the product had a plastic “cap” to cover the blade when not in use and for travel.”
I am happy to share all of the feedback – good and not-so-good – with Schick. Overall, the majority of the testers gave the razor two thumbs WAY up. Curious to see what they said? All of the reader feedback can be found in the comments section of this post. If you’ve tried the razor yourself and would love to weigh in, I encourage you to leave your own testimonial!
Spring is just around the corner and I’m very much looking forward to breaking out my smooth, silky legs courtesy of the new Schick Hydro Silk razor. Be sure to like Schick Hydro Silk Canada on Facebook – you’ll gain exclusive access to the latest news, tips and tricks for keeping skin smooth, and incredible coupons!
And drumroll please… congratulations to Karina R., winner of the $100 Visa Gift Card!
It’s been a pleasure shaving, reviewing and partying with y’all… Viva la Schick Hydro Silk!
I tried this razor today and overall I am impressed with the close smooth shave I got.
What I liked: I liked that this razor has 5 blades so that I could get every last hair. It is very sharp and I actually nicked myself. I liked that this razor had moisturizing serum built in. It eliminated the need for a shave gel. This would be the perfect razor to take while travelling! I loved how my legs felt after shaving. They were so soft, smooth and hydrated! I usually need to apply moisturizing lotion after shaving but I didn’t feel the need to after using this razor. I was so pleased with the results :)
What I didn’t like: I would have liked to have more moisturizing serum released while I was shaving as I felt the razor was tugging at times. Other than that, I have no complaints about this razor.
This razor was a joy to use. It’s the perfect razor to achieve soft, smooth, hair-free legs. I would definitely recommend this razor to any woman to try. They will not be disappointed!
My razor arrived on Monday and I had a chance to try it out yesterday. I loved it! The handle was really great. It is soft with a nice rubbery grip on it, so it is easy to hold on to. The razor coated my legs in a gel-like moisturizer and they did indeed feel silky. I didn’t need any shaving gel at all. I would definitely recommend this razor to others!
This razor is amazing as it leaves your skin hyrdrated and silky soft! Also it is gentle on sensitive areas such as the underarms and reduces skin irritation. Would def recommend it to friends and give it two thumbs up :)
First of all I want to thank you for allowing me to participate in the review of the Schick Hydro Silk Razor.
I decided to wait a bit longer than normal between shaves because I wanted to see how this razor performed on more than just stubble. I can not begin to describe how happy I am with the results!
I am used to using razors that only have 3-4 blades & while I have used some that have what they claim to be “curve sensing heads” or “pivoting” heads, I always manage to get at least one cut when I shave & it usually still leaves behind a “stubble” like feel.
Using the Schick Hydro Silk razor, I expected the same results, instead I discovered that it is aptly named, it DOES feel like silk as you are shaving, it glides over curves & bumps with no problem. I did not get even one little nick from using it & it shaves so much closer than other razors I have used. My legs feel smooth as if I just used moisturizer on them.
Coming into this, I did not expect the results I received. I can definitely say I have now found the razor I will be using from now on.
AMAZING!!! I love that I can opt out on shaving cream if I want to (perfect for summer cottaging or vacations) and my skin was left soft and free of any cuts. I used the Schick Intuition razor for years (a blessing during pregnancies when regular shaving is difficult!) but it was always so bulky. I love this new razor, it’s small and easy to hold. Thanks for the chance to try it out!
I’ve never considered myself much of a brand loyalist when it comes to razors (or any kind of hair removal method). I’ll be completely honest when I say that I buy whatever is cheap and can do the job adequately. Until now, that is. The Schick Hydro Silk has ruined me for all other razors because after using it, I’m completely in love.
I think a lot of Canadian women can agree that shaving in the winter isn’t really a huge priority. I know for me it isn’t. That’s why we have tights, right? Even so, one of my biggest issues in the winter is dry skin. I have found that no matter how much finesse I put into the hair removal process, I am still going to end up with a nick or two.
This didn’t happen with the Hydro Silk. I’m sure that this is all due to its amazing design. The first thing I noticed when taking the Hydro Silk out of the package was its shape. I immediately loved the rubberized handle and it only took me a few seconds to realize how it was meant to be held and I was set. With the first stroke of the Hydro Silk on my leg, I knew I was using something different. Not to exaggerate or anything, but it literally felt like I was running a piece of silk down my leg. I actually had to check to see that it had indeed removed the hair from that area, which it did.
The entire head of the device had obviously been designed for maximized efficiency. The head itself bends to contour with your body. The greatest test of this was around my knee because if I’m going to cut myself, it will be around that area. I can proudly say that with little effort, I am cut and nick free.
I think the fact that the Hydro Silk has five blades should speak for itself. There is absolutely no comparison between a razor with one blade and one with five, especially when those five blades move to contour your body. The result of these five blades is the smoothest skin. Ever.
Speaking of smoothest skin, I can’t get over the moisturizing serum built into the top of the razor. When activated with water, the little moisturizing bumps release a sort of gel that I’m sure is the reason why my legs were left feeling smooth and, well, moisturized. I probably have the most sensitive skin in the world and nothing I did with the Hydro Silk irritated it.
The results have been long lasting for me. Five or six days after using the Hydro Silk for the first time I reached down and touched my leg, feeling that it was almost as smooth as the day I shaved.
I know it’s still a new relationship and all, but I think the Schick Hydro Silk and I might have a soul mate connection.
I received the razor early last week, and thought “Great! Just in time for my next shower and shave.” Of course, as usually happens, I decided to be lazy and skip shaving. I love winter for that though my husband isn’t a fan of the sasquatch legs lol. So I ended up using the hydro silk razor on saturday night, I know, I’m such a party girl.
By Saturday night, my legs have gone a week and a day without being shaved. I’m a dark haired woman who needs to shave every other day so just imagine after a week and a half. Got the image in your head yet? Yep, that bad lol. I figure hey! this will be a good test for the razor, and it was!
After shampooing my hair, I did my underarms first. Well, those first few strokes I seriously thought I left the little plastic cover on, that’s how smooth it glided under my arms. I checked like 3 times, and yeah, the plastic cover was off. I thought to myself “wow, this is pretty good” and it took the hair off no problem! I didn’t get razor burn that can sometimes happen if I’m not too careful, and I wasn’t lol.
After the underarms, I prepped my legs. Now, for some reason, 1 leg is a pain in the butt to shave. No matter how new the razor, how slow I go, or how much cream I put on, I always always always manage to nick myself in the same spots over and over. The Hydro silk glided over my sasquatch legs with absolutely no problem at all and no nicks!!!! I seriously love this razor and once my stash of razors are gone, I’m a new buyer for the Hydro silk. I even liked the little hole under the blades to place my finger.
I’ll even admit, I did my bikini area after my legs were done. It just solidified my brand spanking new love for this razor. It’s seriously the best razor I’ve used in a long, long time and plan to keep using it.
Thanks for the oppurtunity of trying the Schick Hydro Silk razor and writing about it.
So the new Schick Hydro Silk razor is awesome in one simple word. Embarrassing to say but it took off a month’s worth of hair growth with each simple swipe. The soft handle fit my hand wonderfully and very comfortably. It was literally an extension of my arm. The 5 bladed head swiveled easily along my leg and there was no need to go over any area more than one time.
The Water-Activated Moisturizing Serum did exactly was it claimed to…my legs felt silky smooth and still moisturized even hours after shaving. Not shabby since I didn’t moisturize like I normally do to test out the claims.
Unfortunately, my razor sample did not come with a handy hanging device like yours did but I made do.
Needless to say that I am singing the praises of this razor and now have to add this to the shopping list. Schick, I have been freed! :-)
Thanks again Lena. I didn’t think I could love a razor this much!
Overall: Great product! Seriously, is that what shaving is supposed to feel like? So smooth and effortless! My last razor only had 2 blades and was OLD (the actual razor, not the blades! :) It felt more like waxing than shaving. I was missing out! I`ll never go back now. The razor was easy to hold, I liked the look and the result was smooth! 5 blades!!!
Cons:
1. I wish the product had a plastic `cap`to cover the blade. When not in use and for travel.
2. I am a bit old school and am a soap and water kinda girl OR sometimes I use hair conditioner if I am feeling fancy. The Water-Activated Moisturing Serum was nice, but I like natural products. I read the ingredients on the package (really? razors have ingredients now?) and I was a little nervous. Lots of big words, but haven`t researched them all yet. My skin did feel a bit itchy after using the product which is one reason why I don`t ever use shaving cream, but it went away quickly.
I really like the Schick Hydro Silk Razor – I have been using it almost daily and not a single cut or nick which is great – so many razors I have used end of cutting me or leaving my skin itchy. I will definitely purchase this one again.
I finally tried the razor last night, love it. I found that for the first use, as with all razors that have that “moisturizing bar” on it, that it had a little bit of a jelly coming off of it that made it a little slippery, but that wears off after the first use so no big deal. It passed the all important knee test so I am 100% converted.
I LOVE this razor! My legs are so soft and smooth after I shave that I find myself touching them and rubbing them together to feel the smoothness. I haven’t had a knick yet with this razor and the handle is really easy to hold onto. My usual razor has a very bulky handle so the HydroSilk feels so light and easy to work with. I can’t think of a single bad thing to say about this product. It will definitely be replacing my old razor.
So far I have only used it on my underarms. My 1 yr old son loves the design and gets upset when I won’t give it to him to play with LOL Being that I do have a 1 yr old, I usually can’t find the time to properly shave. When I did do my underams, it was well overdue, by almost 2 weeks!! I tested it without using a shaving gel (although I do still plan to use my coupon :)). I was impressed by how much hair it removed with one stroke. It was smooth, nonirritating, quick and I also noticed very few hairs were caught in between the blades which is saying alot considering how much hair I had to remove!!
Hands down the best razor I’ve ever used! It’s the first razor that doesn’t feel like it’s scraping along my leg and I’m not afraid it’s going to cut me unexpectedly! It glides so smoothly and gets the hairs on the first swipe! I would definitely recommend this razor to my friends. :)
The razor is amazing! It resulted in a smooth shave and no razor burn.
I love it!
I absolutly loved the schick hydro razor, right when i picked up the razor even before shaving i loved it.. The handle and design were amazing..
I really loved that it moisturized while i shaved and that i didn’t have to shave over the same spot more then once.
I normally use men’s razors because I find that it gets such a closer shave. But with the Hydro Silk, I was actually surprised at how well it glided over my skin. I used it a handful of times with both the shave gel and with a conditioner (I ran out of the gel). I didn’t get any nicks or cuts on my knees. My favorite part of the razor was definitely the gelly type of head on it. It moisturized my skin as it was shaving the bits of hair off. Love it!
Thank you so much for the opportunity to try this awesome product that I never would have otherwise. I was a ture and true gillet venus fan but after using this I don’t think I can ever go back. It gave such a close shave and it did not irritate my skin at all. I also found the razor to stay sharp for many shaves; I’m not sure how many as I’m still on the same one. The only thing that disapointed me about the razor was that there were coupons for refils but they were US only. Wonderful razor. I’m now part of the Schick loyal family!
The closest shave I have had and no nicks to my knees or shins which is a very pleasant change of pace for me. I love this new razor. Thanks, Lena, for the opportunity to try it out.
Loved the Schick Razor. Used it without shaving cream and had a wonderful outcome. No nicks or cuts leaving legs incredibly smooth. I will definitely be purchasing these in the future.
I have shaved more since receiving this razor than in the last few years. As bad as that sounds, I had given up razors for waxing because of the horrible time it was to shave.
It makes it so easy and it will be my razor I bring when I go camping this summer as it requires so little water.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to try this razor. I wouldn’t have tried it otherwise and I have been converted back to razor shaving.
I just cracked open the package last week and really liked the razor. It glided over my calves much more smoothly than the razor I was using (although that one had been around for a month or more so that may be part of the problem). It felt great in my hands, and overall I was impressed. I don’t usually notice differences in ordinary things like razors, but this one stuck with me.
When i used the razor, i thought that it felt very smooth on my skin and certainly didn’t feel like I was putting a blade to my skin….but after i had a reaction, and had red spots all over my legs and they were really itchy…i think it may have been a reaction to that gel stuff along the sides. Tried it again and same thing.
I do have sensitive skin so that might be reason. Overall, i liked the feel of it but my skin didn’t :(
I took the razor on a beach vacation recently and it was fantastic! My legs were smooth and without any irritation. It’s now a staple in my cosmetic bag!
First off, thank you for the opportunity to try the Shick Hydro!
I am a long time user of Shick’s Intuition Razor and I LOVE IT!
The new Shick Hydro does give a great smooth shave and I love the sleek handle! I wish they made the handle on the intuition then they would have a SUPER product!
All in all I like the Shick Hydro, it does leave my legs feeling soft and smooth!
The Schick Hydro Silk Razor is one of the sharpest razors I have tried and does a great job at giving you a close shave. However, I didn’t like moisturizing feature. In order for me to experience just how sharp this razor is I had to hold it underwater and “wash it” for quite a while before my shave. If I didn’t do this step and placed it on my skin right away my legs didn’t get shaven properly and it left a thick, slimy feel to them.
This razor is lightweight and easy to hold. It’s easy to use and works great even with a lot of hair growth.
I LOVE my new Schick Hydro Silk Razor. After using the razor my skin feels soothed, smooth and hydrated. I love it and will never go back to my old razor again!
I love, love, love this razor… I’ve always been a big fan of the razors you can use in the shower, since honestly, shaving cream just comes off in the shower – who’s idea was that?! Razors like the Schick Hydro Silk should have been invented years ago when I wasn’t allowed to shave my legs yet and my dad would find out because I stole his shaving cream. Seriously, this bad boy saves me so much time in the morning when I’m already late. Also, I’m pretty sure it’s the reason my boyfriend proposed to me, since it increased the amount of times I’ve shaved my legs this year from none, to every other day. (He seriously proposed about a week later. Coincidence?!). Apart from it just being awesome, it’s less bulky than previous in-shower razors, which means I can bring it traveling more – what girl wants hairy armpits on vacation?
Thanks again to you and Schick for sending me this beauty. Trust me – I’m never planning on buying any other razor – or shaving cream – ever again!
I think this razor is really amazing.
It left my skin vey hydrated after shaving and so silky smooth (totally lives up to its name)! Also, I am always cutting and nicking myself … But not with this razor! Overall, very happy the results:)
What I loved:
– The efficacy of the blades – One of the smoothest and closest shaves I have ever experienced.
– The comfortable handle
– Easy to manoeuvre and cartridge stayed on (other brands have popped off)
What I liked:
– The moisturizing serum – although I still needed to use some shave gel along with it.
What I didn’t like:
– Experienced clumping of the serum near the top of the razor that had to be wiped off.
Overall I would rate this razor 8.5 out of 10. Thank you for the opportunity to review it and really enjoyed the Twitter Party.
I love the new Schick hydro silk razor! The handle is very comfortable to hold, conforms to the hand.
I found it gives a nice close shave that lasts me for almost 2 weeks, i love it! Leaves my skin feeling soft and smooth. With this razor you don’t have to use a bunch of shaving gel, just water and away you go. Thanks for the chance of letting me try it out, I’m now hooked!
I am a fan of razors with a built-in shaving cream/lotion cartridge. I’ve been using the Schick Intuition on my legs for years – but never as a ‘first shave’ razor. I find that it doesn’t get all of the hair! I use it in the shower every other day to maintain smooth legs, and for that it works great. What I loved about the Hydro Silk was that I didn’t have to use shaving cream – and the razor got all of the hair! Also, I love the slim and sleek design – the Intuition is so big and bulky!
This razor is amazing I never shave my legs in the winter and hate to do it in the summer because as soon as I do my skin gets so dried out and flaky. I have really sensitive, dry skin normally so going into this I figured the same would happen as every other time, boy was I wrong.
I love this razor so much I have to go and buy some replacements so I have them when I need them. I shaved 2 days ago and my legs are still smooth and not a dry flake insight. I am telling everyone I know about this razor because they need to buy one too.
I am so grateful that I got to try this razor, it has changed my shaving experience.
I have INCREDIBLY dry, sensistive skin and this is probably the best razor I have ever tried. My skin wasn’t crying out for moisturizing cream afterwards and it wasn’t the blotchy red mess that it usually is! And the razor itself is well designed with a handle that is nice and easy to grip. I’m not sure it will make me shave more often :) but when I do, my skin will thank me for the Hydro Silk.
I’ve only used the razor once but it seems to do well
I have sensitive skin so the moisterizers seemed to help with the usual skin irritations
The usual burning did not occur
I was wondering how many shaves the moisterizer would withstand?
The razor itself is rather large and bulky
Overall I really like the product but imagine the cost is probably high
– I found it helpful to have the end of the razor (the handle) to be large – it gave me more control and more to “hold on” to when getting around the ankles
– there was a nice smooth glide – it helped to have the coating all around the actual blades
– there was a good flex and it moved well over the knees
– I would buy this razor
– hopefully it will be price reasonably (the refills for most razors are so expensive; it’s cheaper to simply buy a new razor instead of the refills)
I liked the moisturizers on the razor. I’m cheap and don’t have extra time to waste to apply shaving cream, so this speeds it up for me, and also protects my skin more.
The handle was good for manouvering. I usually use men razors because they’re cheaper, and the handles aren’t shaped well for body shaving…lol i likes how light it was also.
I was so excited to open my mailbox and find my free sample of the Schick Hydro Silk razor, I wanted to see if it was a great as they said it was.
I ran off the the shower to test it out the next morning and much to my surprise it actually was pretty good. Its handle sat comfortably in my hand and the blades were smooth and easily glided up my leg. The water activated moisturizing strips created such a smooth shave, it was fantastic. I have very dry,itch prone allergic skin and I had no problems with this razor, it left my legs smooth,and non-irritated, which to me is very hard to come by.
I have already put these razors on my “must have” list
This Schick Hydro Silk Razor. worked like a dream, the shave was so close! I loved the fact that it left my legs uber-soft, normally I have to load piles of lotion after shaving but not with this one. It is definitely going on my ‘must buy’ list. Thanks for sending me one, I never would have thought it worked so much better if I hadn’t tried it. You rock! :)
The hydro silk razor glides easily across my legs for a very close shave. Is also very gentle in those hard to shave places. The handle is great to grasp and does not slip out of my hands.
The Schick Hydro Silk Razor is amazing! I noticed that I didn’t have to shave as frequently after I used this razor as compared to when I shaved with my regular razor. It was a very smooth shave and it was a very nice handle to hold. I would definitley buy this razor because of the performance. And its colour is awesome. The whole razor is awesome!
I have something to admit, I never shave my legs in the winter. I know, aghast! As a full time working mom of two year old twins, I like to keep the chores of womanhood to a minimum. That was until I fell in love with my legs again thanks to one amazing razor. I shaved my legs with the new Schick Hydro Silk and I can’t stop saying hello gorgeous every time I look down. In a household where bath time (alone!) is a rare luxuriant spa like experience I find that using it shaving my legs with such a well designed razor to be easy and even enjoyable. I found my legs to be smooth, hydrated and Hubby friendly with little effort due to the water activated serum. The new Schick Hydro Silk gets bonus points for extending the time between shaves, keeping me lovely and stubble free for about five days! I might even have to revise my no shaving until spring rule.
Thanks again for sharing this great new product!
I love the new Hydro SIlk razor. Everything about is such high quality. I normally wouldn’t believe that a shaver could be so amazing but it really lives up to its reputation.