Gillette SKINGUARD Razor Review and Shave - average guy tested

[@Shevchenko_DBR9]

I’m 17 and I have acne prone skin and this razor is absolutely amazing for me. It prevents me from looking like a derelict.

[@averageguytested]

Awesome!!

[@fahadnaem4842]

I am 27 and and i still have a baby like sensitive skin. Started shaving an year ago. Tried multiple razors (gillette blue 2, schick hydro 3, mach 3, mach 3 turbo, or even massive 5 blade fusion ) none worked as i expected in terms of skin burns , in grown hair and bumps. Untill i found this one. The first shave , the very first 2 strokes i thought its not doing anything as i could not feel any blades gliding on my skin. Did the shave, had 2 passes with and against the grain and trust me no matter what direction i went, it was smooth and to this date i have no such issues related to skin burn, bumps, ingrown hair and nick's. Gillette truly nailed it.

[@averageguytested]

👍🏽indeed.

[@silver5986]

I have skin like yours. What I do for a perfect shave is this. I have worked it out over years by trial and error. Shower first, then shave. The skin and hairs become softer this way. First, I use a Panasonic rechargeable wet dry shaver with shaving foam. I use Panasonic's top of the range 5 blade shaver. This has the closest, most comfortable shave of all their shavers. Lather up with a nice shave foam, which currently is Dr Bronner's lavender foam. Lots of scents are available - choose one you like. This won't irritate sensitive skin. Another good lather is Gaia's shave gel or cream. Then I do the first pass shave with the Panasonic. The reason why I do this is because when you have sensitive skin, you get hair pulling, even if you use a brand new manual razor blade. Pulling means pain and watery eyes. The Panasonic does not pull. Once you have made a pass over your face with the Panasonic, you lather up again and use the Gillette skinguard power - the battery version. I go from an up to down motion over face and neck. The exception is under the bottom lip area where I go lightly sideways to get the hair there. Then, I lather again, and in the neck area I use the Gillette from down to up, to get the stubborn hairs there, which are partly cleared from the initial pass from up to down. The neck area is another exception where I am able to go from down to up, because for some reason this does not irritate me. The neck area takes several passes with the Gillette. Keep doing the neck area until you feel no more hair. The skinguard has 2 blades as opposed to other Gillettes that have 5 blades. The 5 blades require less passes under the neck, but the trade-off is that you get cuts and irritation. The skinguard leaves everything nice and non irritated. So you need a few more passes. No big deal, because you know you're getting a sensational shave. Then on the sides of my face, in the sideburn area, I go up from under the jaw right up along past the ear and to the top of the sideburn area just before it reaches your normal hairline, all in an upward motion. This cleans up all that area and I find that that area is not very sensitive on my face compared with the rest of my face, which is why this is the only area on my face where I do go upwards. On other parts of my face I never use an upward motion with the Gillette. Then I lather up again and go one pass with the Panasonic. I take special care with the chin area where I do a pouting motion with my mouth in order to stretch the skin area so that the hairs on the chin and nearby areas stand up, allowing the Panasonic to catch them all. You can hear the little clicks as the Panasonic gets the last hairs. Don't forget to use the back of the Gillette to get the little hairs around the bottom of your nostrils, and septum, which is where the normal part of the Gillette cannot reach - in fact that is why they designed the back to do what it does. Lastly, I towel dry my face and then with one finger apply a very small touch of water to left and right cheeks. This allows a bit of lubrication to the dry skin.You want mostly dry skin, but with a small amount of lubrication. Then I get the Panasonic (which I have not completely rinsed with water, only partially rinsed away most of the foam that was in the Panasonic) and then I use the Panasonic in an upwards motion from jaw line up, while at the same time using my opposite hand's index finger to push the skin upwards just above where the Panasonic is. Then my finger moves upwards and the Panasonic follows upwards just under the finger. This finger action makes the skin taut and has the action of lifting any remaining growth upwards so that the Panasonic catches it. This, together with the fact that the latest Panasonic has a new bar system on the foil area which is designed to also make skin taut, means that you catch the last remaining hairs. The point of having mostly dry skin during this last pass is so that you can make your skin taut with your other finger. The dabs of water on the cheeks and the small amount of lather and water still in the Panasonic contribute to a small amount of lubrication on your dry face, which is necessary in order to allow the Panasonic to glide over your skin (and not drag) while you are pulling the skin taut with your finger. If you fully lather you can't get the skin to go taut enough. That is why the skin is mostly dry in the last pass. The end result is a baby soft shave with virtually no irritation, which is as smooth as silk. Then use a good organic moisturiser. With this system you can then shave every day. Prior to the Gillette skinguard being released, I found that I had to often shave every second day due to the irritation I used to get. Why not just use the Panasonic? Or why not just use the Gillette? Because you won't get the smoothest baby soft shave. Using both Panasonic and Gillette together means the best shave. In my early shaving days I used to get rashes, pimply irritations and ingrown hairs. By changing the method and by using the best products, I now have a system that delivers killer shaves. As Yogi said - Hey there Boo Boo! PS I have not tried this yet, but there is a pinnacle level of smoothness that you can get if you are set up for it. This is the goosebump shave. I am not really a morning person. However, if you are, and you are able to either think of things while you are shaving that can give you goosebumps, or if there are pieces of music that give you goosebumps, you can get a pinnacle level of smoothness by getting goosebumps while you are shaving. The goosebumps have the action of raising the hair follicles even higher than when you pull the skin taut with finger or pouting actions. The drawback is, you probably can't get to have goosebumps on demand. This might be good if say you are shaving on your wedding day and you are listening to some of your special music that psyches you up and possibly gives you some special day goosebumps. Any goosebump aficionados out there - give us a holler.

[@speaktogaurav5]

My skin is burning like hell after my first shave in 30 years since at earth..Have been zero trimmming since then but now .Using Mach 3 Turbo but cannot live with this burning sensation....Should I switch to Skinguard Razor and What After Shave is best for minimising skin irritation.Kindly reply 🙏.

[@fahadnaem4842]

@@speaktogaurav5 mach 3 turbo will peel your skin off.

[@speaktogaurav5]

@@fahadnaem4842 So Bro What You Recommend should go back to my old trimmer or is there some light....I wonder why my skin is burning like hell since shaving even when touching water on face....

[@armanilehmann6537]

I bought it today and shaved. Really comfortable shave, cant really feel the blades on my face. Afterwards you don’t feel like you just lost a layer of skin on your face, if you guys know what i mean. Nobody needs a closer shave in my opinion, its smooth and not overpowering.

[@averageguytested]

Agreed.

[@saptarshipaulchoudhury9201]

This is the best Gillette razor I came across.

[@averageguytested]

It’s a good one for sure!

[@Maximum_Natural_Muscle]

I have learned a lot from you about shaving. I m 39 yo and I was shaving from 15 till 21 and from 21 till some weeks ago I had long bears for a more brutal look. So I wanted to change the look and I have started shaving and I like it. I tested all gillette products (except the silly vibration) I d like to say that the skinguard is the best razor for preventing skin irritatation but because it does not shave too deep, the against the grain is a must. But it's not a problem because with this razor, even against the grain is without irritation. The next best razor is Mach 3. I also find the flexball useful because it seems that provides a little better safety from cuts vs the steady handles. You r a great guy... Keep reviewing and teaching ppl how to shave correctly. I d also like to add that if you look carefully in your videos when you are using handles with the flexball... It does move. So don't underestimate it. For someone like you that you are a pro in shaving... It doesn't matter too much... But for amateurs like me and others... It does matter. Thank you bro for your lessons and your honest reviews.

[@averageguytested]

Thank you for the kind words! I love this shaving community 🖐🏽

[@bigwally5155]

Great video! I have also tried this razor and found that it does not cause ingrown hairs like many of the other multi-bladed cartridges do on my curly beard. I found my own hack!!! Using the Leaf Shave Razor, I put a half blade in the 1 and 3 positions to replicate the spacing of the Skinguard Razor. It works well for me, and the replacement blade cost is very low, especially when buying Astra Double Edge Blades. Of course, your mileage may vary!!!

[@averageguytested]

Nice hack! Thanks for watching !

[@justintsd97]

You’re quickly becoming my favorite KZbinr, friend.

[@averageguytested]

Thanks!

[@josephrocco2954]

The Skinguard is excellent, I get zero irritation! Great vids, btw.

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, brah!

[@Justincrock10]

I got the one without the rotating ball but I didn’t see that one in the store

[@graciegjj]

Would this be a good razor for body shaving?

[@crackpotcrackpot2504]

Just to make you awear all fusion blades are interchangeable across all fusion handles weather there powerd fireball as long as it's fusion you can change it up and create the fusion razer that suits you

[@averageguytested]

Indeed. Thanks for watching 👋🏽

[@TaskSwitcherify]

The most important question is: does it shave better or worse than a *rotary electric shaver* like Norelco? Since we're giving up some closeness for safety with the Gillette, I'd like to know if it's at least better than those rotary ones. Thank you!

[@averageguytested]

Yes, much better than a rotary IMO.

[@TaskSwitcherify]

@@averageguytested Good to know, thank you! I think you'll instantly become the star of KZbin if you film that comparison! Norelco 5300 (their latest mid-range) vs Gillette Skinguard. Do it for your KZbin family, link to Amazon to make money! 🙂

[@paulcarlin5181]

I wonder if this cuts as well as a Braun Series 9@@averageguytested

[@paulcarlin5181]

I am testing out this Skin Guard and I can say for me the Series 9 pro cuts closer for me on my face.

[@michaeldproject]

I get terrible irritation from cartridge razors and while the SkinGuard is an improvement it didn’t totally solve the problem, which is probably for the best since single-blade solutions are better for the skin. It does provide an easy, smooth shave though.

[@averageguytested]

Indeed - what single blade razor are you using these days?

[@michaeldproject]

theMediaMart OneBlade Hybrid. I enjoy it. Supply’s razor is still on my radar as well, so I may put them head to head and see which comes out on top.

[@michaeldproject]

theMediaMart My priorities are 1) irritation (or lack there of) 2) evenness (electric razors usually end up cutting hair to all different lengths, which is noticeable upon close inspection) 3) ease of use (it shouldn’t take too much thought to get a good shave without getting cut) - I personally don’t care about closeness.

[@Phantomsx-]

Nice my first time shaving and I'm 23 went smoothly thanks

[@averageguytested]

Awesome!! Welcome to the club🖐🏽

[@sus527]

How many shaves we can get from 1cart? I did 4shaves as of now

[@averageguytested]

As many as you can. 😆

[@sus527]

@@averageguytested I meant how many shaves from 1razor? 😅 8 or 12?

[@mattjones8254]

I may buy one of these and try it, I like a close shave though. I'm sure it will work fine. If it at least shaves as good as the old Sensor, I'll be good with it. I get irritation some.... but absolutely none since I switched to the Fusion5

[@averageguytested]

I actually love this razor! It’s a no brainer for people with sensitive skin and newbies to shaving!

[@lew708]

The blue guards keeps the blades shaving slightly above the skin, guarding the skin.

[@talega1]

Nice vid. You can just take the Power w Ball from the 5 blade razor and use it with Skinguard carts...I do that every day. Also have a UK vibrating (w NO ball) Skinguard. it's all good..... Power w Ballls+ the best...

[@averageguytested]

👍🏽

[@alfredolopez4092]

Get the power one, I love it

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, brah!

[@maxshock2288]

Can I use the skinguard blades with the proshield handle? I think that yes because the flexball, but I’m not sure 😅

[@averageguytested]

Yes.

[@pkj77]

SKINGUARD wow oh hey the proshield power and flex ball can also use the same blades so saving money :) great fun video as always....cheers...Peter

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, Peter!

[@elijahmalone7705]

How do you know how your hair grows?

[@averageguytested]

You can see it on close inspection or feel the direction by running your hand against your hair. Most everyone has facial hair that grows down. Hair on the neck can grow in all directions

[@elijahmalone7705]

theMediaMart thanks I’m new to shaving and I typically use electric clippers, but I’m leaving for basic training soon so I’ll need to use regular clippers.

[@averageguytested]

Basic training- what outfit?

[@elijahmalone7705]

theMediaMart cadet basic training at West Point.

[@averageguytested]

Awesome! Congratulations👍🏽

[@beditz1591]

Hello sir I'm from India... I have one question Gillette skinguard body(Handel) can fit other blade like Gillette mark 3 turbo???? Please tell me

[@averageguytested]

It’s a Fusion handle so it won’t fit the Mach3

[@petrub27]

i am a surgeon and still have time to wet shave with brush and everything, so.....

[@averageguytested]

Great! Enjoy👍🏽

[@lukejodoin3449]

Lol

[@thomasK411]

Great video as usual !! Also if you ever try body washes goodfellow the target brand makes amazing body wash its called morracan mint and cedar. One other thing is the the nivea post shave balm is quite incredible after shave for being 5 bucks. Thanks for the adams apple trick while shaving

[@averageguytested]

👍🏽 thanks for watch👍🏽🪒

[@tb8183]

I have a razor with power and flex all can I use skinguard cartridges on it?

[@averageguytested]

Yes.

[@stevehayes8867]

@luciano Pavarotti do you find the power a better shave than a non powered

[@tb8183]

Steve Hayes I actually prefer the non powered one because if you use skinguard with power you have to press even more

[@stevehayes8867]

Luciano Pavarotti how come you need to push more, the blade does the work

[@tb8183]

Steve Hayes not with cartridges in my opinion

[@firozmr9289]

Mach 3 or Skinguard which is good ?

[@averageguytested]

Mach 3 unless you have really sensitive skin.

[@abelnodarse1841]

@@averageguytested great shave Toni .

[@snkneo-geo933]

I tried a Saftey razor 3 weeks ago and can't get on with it, I'd rather my Mach 3 and Skin guard any day!!!!

[@averageguytested]

It’s takes a bit to get comfortable with the safety razor, but it’s worth it. Don’t give up.

[@snkneo-geo933]

@@averageguytested I find it all a Myth when people say Saftey razors are better than Cartridge 👍

[@snkneo-geo933]

@@Lemingtona-x5g The Mach 3 is better in my opinion!!

[@snkneo-geo933]

@@Lemingtona-x5g You won't beat the Mach 3 it's as simple as that really.

[@snkneo-geo933]

@@Lemingtona-x5g I wouldn't that's for sure!

[@starlodear2987]

Keep in mind that this two blade razor gets dull much faster than a 5 blade fusion razor yet costs the same.

[@averageguytested]

It’s about preventing ingrown hairs, not blade count with this razor.

[@starlodear2987]

@@averageguytested Yes, but if you wanna prevent ingrown hair, don't go against the grain or use a mild safety razor with cheap double edge blades. Why spend lots of money on an intentionally dull razor?

[@bhadcammi6880]

@@starlodear2987 safety razor is the only one to give me really bad razor bumps and ingrown hair and I was doing it right

[@gsuhz41]

Hell yeah good video old man! Getting this for sure

[@averageguytested]

You’ll love the SKINGUARD!

[@stevenchen2543]

Hello, I have a new razor stand just on the market. can you help me evaluate it?

[@averageguytested]

Sure - love to help!

[@IDK-lg2bz]

What Gillette razor has given you the closest shave ?

[@averageguytested]

Mach3

[@IDK-lg2bz]

Damnn... I’ve ONLY used the fusion5 for the past 13 years. and my cousins have been trying to convert me to the mach3 I guess I’m going to have to give it a try.

[@peyifte6311]

The fusion 5, shield, chill, and the proglide gives you a very close shave.

[@roderickjacob7248]

This Skinguard doesn't work at all. I tried it for about 3 months and it actually hurts and causes razor burn. I switched back to Fusion 5 and it's much more comfortable, quick and less irritating. Fewer strokes needed.

[@averageguytested]

Agreed on the fewer strokes. Have you tried the Mach3?

[@roderickjacob7248]

@@averageguytested I'm not sure about Mach 3 but I've always used Gillette and since those days of 2 or 3 blades. 5 blades work best for me.

[@Travelingsalesman23]

Tony, would you go with sensor excel 2 blade the classic or the skinguard??

[@averageguytested]

For me - probably the classic, but SKINGUARD is pretty nice. I’ll do a comparison of the two soon.

[@Travelingsalesman23]

@@averageguytested I just finished up shaving. And my honest opinion the skinguard does not get close, and leaves too much hair behind. I ended up going back to my pro shield (yellow) to finish up the shave

[@averageguytested]

That’s the way SKINGUARD is designed. The blue razor guards prevent the hair from being cut below the skin line, which can lead to ingrown hairs. If you don’t suffer from ingrown hairs and want the closest shave the fusion is a great option.

[@Orochi_001]

I may have to give this a go, but I’m thinking I’ll be stuck using clippers and having minor stubble the rest of my life. I can’t imagine subjecting my skin to three passes of any razor. Thanks for the vid

[@averageguytested]

Try SKINGUARD or Philips Norelco’s One Blade

[@PriyanshuBharadwa]

Thank you 😌😌💘

[@averageguytested]

Thank you!

[@Matteo-sc2lz]

Nice shave!skinguard flexball is amazing razor!

[@averageguytested]

Indeed

[@billyjohnson2495]

If it leaves stubble I Would just use an electric. They get pretty close now.

[@averageguytested]

Slight stubble. It’s a godsend for people with sensitive skin.

[@01q-y3v]

Nice beard colour

[@averageguytested]

Thanks!

[@Matteo-sc2lz]

What your favorite razor?

[@averageguytested]

Wow - so many choices. I’d say I like the traditional DE Safety Razor 🪒 best - most any brand. Then the Mach3 for cartridge segment and Philips Norelco’s One Blade for Hybrid Electric

[@Matteo-sc2lz]

@@averageguytested mach3 is fantastic rasor.i use mach3 bro.gillette fusion prosheild flexball chill, and Gillette skinguard. They are my favourites razors for the face.

[@Matteo-sc2lz]

@@averageguytested for my head I use both the headblade moto and atx. I love headblade products!

[@jonathanlewis4077]

A very good razor I really enjoy using those razor very smooth.

[@averageguytested]

Indeed.

[@syedsameernasri1570]

Ngl. Just listening to you was very calming. 😂👌🏻👌🏻

[@averageguytested]

Thanks, brah!

[@joshmiller5419]

How y’all doin about this virus bro

[@averageguytested]

Just wash up good and stay away from crowds - hopefully it will pass sooner than later.

[@joshmiller5419]

O I am bro it supposed to get better soon my ol lady said

[@tytystargaming7]

Use pure with skinguard

[@averageguytested]

Will do.

[@mortalkombat1712]

How many times can a man use the same razor before he starts getting razor bumps and ingrown hair?

[@averageguytested]

Razor bumps are caused primarily by using bad technique. Shaving with too much pressure and cutting the hair too short.

[@mortalkombat1712]

Thanks for that information buddy

[@rafaljas9323]

Lepsze od 1razówki ?

[@averageguytested]

Yes

[@chrisbalanda9368]

Try turkish barber Hot towel shave

[@averageguytested]

👍🏽

[@helltube666]

Oh come on dude, you took sucker for marketing to a whole new level, you do know that the Skinguard is compatible with the Fusion handles? I doubt you don't a Fusion Flexball handle at home somewhere...Regarding the Skinguard itself, it's good, but not Mach 3 Turbo good, it tugging too much, it's got too much lubrication, the bottom strip should have been a rubber guard.

[@averageguytested]

It’s a fusion handle, bro

[@helltube666]

@@averageguytested The original one was Fusion, this is Fusion Proglide, with the pivoting head, and I'm pretty sure you already have a Fusion Proglide handle and didn't have to buy another one, thus my comment. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3Ovln-NrKiWirc

[@averageguytested]

👍🏽

[@chrisbalanda9368]

Same as a straight razor Called a shavette take a blade

[@averageguytested]

🪒

[@jeofreypereira]

Older video?? I thought I just watched everything come off!??!

[@averageguytested]

Yes - I filmed it last week and forgot about it.

[@jeofreypereira]

@@averageguytested Roger that!!

[@averageguytested]

👍🏽🪒🧼

[@ComboKingMC]

Do the shave logic VS the skin guard.

[@averageguytested]

Will do.

[@enricozaniboni68]

hello I use the skinguard to shave my head for the beard I use the safety razor

[@averageguytested]

I can see how that would be a good combo. No worries with SKINGUARD with just light stubble. 👍🏽

[@kin6401]

Watching a dude 🪒 shave. Well done me

[@averageguytested]

😂😂😂😂

[@BMan100]

....Like a Moron I picked up a Pack of these on special today....so...my own Sensor vs skinguard.......Correction.. Sensor Excel, Vs the Fat Cousin of the sensor..

[@averageguytested]

😂😂 what do you think of the SKINGUARD?

[@BMan100]

theMediaMart didnt use it yet

[@averageguytested]

Let me know once you do, brother!

[@BMan100]

theMediaMart lol you might do your comparison before I actually get to shave with it

[@BMan100]

theMediaMart well gave it a shot, not a bad shave, but the ergonomics of the fusion handle are a real pain in the ass for me. I got nicked in a few places around my chin too, might have just been some previous pimples or something, I’ll keep at it for the rest of the month

[@paymoney.kamekazi]

why are you teaching everyone how to shave?

[@averageguytested]

Ha ha

[@Happygiraffe_1]

3 pass and still hairs behind trow that in the garbage

[@averageguytested]

Ha ha

[@realtalk37851]

Its throw not trow🤔

[@paulcarlin5181]

Guess you didn't get the memo about what its designed to do.

[@alfredolopez4092]

Shave down then up

[@GirlDad189]

Another HOME RUN!! 🥩🥩

[@averageguytested]

Bingo!