Ok, so, I haven't 1)fixed the blog up to my liking or 2)actually blogged in a while. I have been in and out of doctor's offices for health issues. That combined with the slew of symptoms I have right now are not exactly motivating me..Suffice to say that makes me feel like being lazy and relaxing (I HAVE to be in a stress-free environment until things improve for now). Anywhooooo , BIC SOLEIL GLOW!
Ok, so BzzAgent is a great website that allows users to interact and experience different brands that reach out to said consumers to get invaluable insight on their products (ie- is it comfortable in-hand, is it easy to use, etc etc etc). I was sent the Bic Soleil Glow razor (as part of a COMPLETELY FREE campaign hosted by BzzAgent(type the following to go look for yourself and sign up: www.bzzagent.com !) See a picture below of the razors!
Real-talk time. I love Bic. I love their Soleil line. However, we all know Bic Soleil is ridiculously expensive, right? WRONG! For once they actually have a decently priced razor! (6 bucks at Walgreens, vs the brand's habit of 9 and 10 dollar razors) This made me pretty happy, because I can't stand the cheap razors that are store brand (they leave too many hairs behind) and I can't really afford a 10 dollar disposable razor. So 6 bucks, while more than a store brand, is not as bad as 10. This gets this razor 3/5 stars for pricing (because we can still get cheaper, but the quality is worth it).
PROS:
This razor has a pivoting head and a "comfort shield". This means that the razor is hinged in a way that allows it to fit the contours of your body while still having a comfortable barrier to prevent nicks in unpleasant places (think knees, ankles, armpits, and any sensitive areas). In this respect, I think BIC has the range of motion to a science(not too much movement, not too little), and in contrast the shield seemed a bit bulky. I wish the shield would have made it just slightly less awkward to get a close shave.
As a side-note, the 3 blades (while giving me a close shave) have a habit of giving me slight razor burn if I am not cautious.
This razor comes in many fun colors and has attractive packaging. While not necessarily, well, necessary, it's always good to have interesting/fun colored products available. It's so dull buying a razor that's the same cheap-pink-plastic color. The packaging is eye-catching, with fun color swirls and bold type being utilized and not detracting from the cute razors. Speaking of colors, I received following: Purple, Pink, & Green.
CONS:
The only Cons are that the shield is a bit bulky, and the three blades can sometimes cause me a bit of razor burn.
So, if you factor in fun packaging, usefulness, ability to get a close shave and that useful pivot while detracting for razor burn and a bulky shield I would say this razor is a solid 4.0 out of 5!
I will be putting up a review in a short while of Paula's Choice Clear Acne Kit (which will also be GRATIS). Seriously, you guys need to try this razor out,and join in on all the Bzzzzz! *I gave all the coupons away, hooray!*
