Real talk: I’ve had a long, tumultuous relationship with attempting to remove peach fuzz on my face. From hair removal creams that stung my skin to painful (and very visible) burns from wax strips, I’ve endured a lot of scars—both physically and mentally—trying to address the coarse hair around my upper lip and mouth. Which is probably why at-home dermaplaning sounded absolutely terrifying to me at first.
You want me to drag a razor over my face? But my job is to guinea pig beauty treatments so you don’t have to, which means I reluctantly gave it a go. And after a few weeks of road testing different face shavers, I learned it’s actually a safe, easy way to exfoliate if used correctly, effectively removes peach fuzz and facial hair, and can truly elevate your makeup to a pro-worthy level.
The best dermaplaning tools can help you achieve elite facial hair removal so that you avoid irritation and nicks, for a silky smooth, hair-free look. But first, a quick intro to dermaplaners for the uninitiated. Not only does it smooth and soften the skin by removing facial hair, but exfoliating also allows skin care products to absorb more effectively,” says Connie Yang, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in NYC.
I promise that sounds a lot scarier than it actually is. There are two main types of dermaplaners: manual (which tend to be cheaper and better at exfoliating but come with a little more risk) and electric with built-in safety-guarded razors (which are better for sensitive skin and less likely to cause accidental nicks). To help sort through the surprising amount of face razors available (there are a ton), I spoke to dermatologists to find out which ones they recommended for smooth skin, while assessing them for safety and efficiency.
Our top pick was easily the Schick Hydro Silk Dermaplaning Wand, because it meets every criteria we looked for: it’s gentle on skin, comes with disposable razors, and has a great grip (all for under $20, at that!). Read on for the best face razors to try, whether you’re looking for an electric option or a gentle blade. We offered up our own faces to personally test these picks and prove that each is effective, gentle, and won’t leave you covered in cuts like a teenage boy learning how to shave.
Best Overall: Schick Hydro Silk Dermaplaning Wand, $18 Best for Peach Fuzz: Flamingo Disposable Dermaplaner, $10 Best for Smoothing Skin: Stacked Skincare Dermaplaning Tool for Face, $80 Best for for Exfoliation: Michael Todd Beauty Sonicsmooth Dermaplane Razor, $97 Best for a Close Shave: Dermaflash Luxe+ Sonic Dermaplaning Tool, $200 Best for Beginners: Billie Dermaplane Starter Kit, $22 $19 What we love What could improve Good grip Sharper than some reviewers liked Comes with refills that should last up to half a year Only need to replace the blades—not the wand itself Dermaplaning is a simple task, and you really don’t need an expensive tool to get the job done, especially considering we saw comparable results between the two different types (electric and manual). It’s really a matter of preference and budget, when it comes down to it. And as far as disposable options went, we found drugstore brand Schick to offer the best value without sacrificing performance.
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