Gillette Venus SkinCushion Technology for Smooth Shave

SkinCushion™ technology by Gillette Venus is designed to prevent shaving irritation from head to toe. Discover why it is so effective and the different methods that are deployed in our products to help make shaving a pleasurable experience for everyone regardless of their skin type. Don't worry, though, because we won't get too technical!

What Are the Causes of Skin Irritation After Shaving?

Dry Shaving

Never shave without a suitable foam, gel or cream even if your razor has moisture bars. Satin Care Shaving Gel is ideal for the job. Don't try shortcuts!

Shaving too fast

Go slowly and relax. Shaving fast tends to lead to errors and more pressure being applied. Let your blades do the work.

Shaving with an old blade

This is a big mistake. As soon as your razor blade starts to become dull, exchange it for a new one. Shaving irritation is often the result of using a razor that's begun to become blunt. Learn more about when to change your razor blades.

What Is SkinCushion™ Technology?

Gillette Venus SkinCushion™ is a Lubrastrip technology helps to cushion skin against blades helping to protect your skin from shave irriation.

How Does Gillette Venus SkinCushion™ Technology Help With Skin Irritation?

If you want to prevent shaving rash, bumpy skin, or irritability after shaving, then lowering the amount of friction your skin is exposed to during shaving will be key. The good news is that Gillette Venus SkinCushion™ technology provides extra glide and better lubrication for a smoother shave.

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Gillette Venus Products with Skin Cushion Technology

1. Gillette Venus ComfortGlide Sugarberry Festival Razor

As well as its one-off ombré handle design, this particular Gillette Venus Festival Edition razor features SkinCushion™ technology. In addition, it benefits from Olay moisture bars with vitamin E which will help to maintain your comfort. The level of closeness you can obtain from each of the five blades in every refill is superb thanks to their sharpness and diamond-like coatings. In other words, you won't have to apply pressure to obtain very close, long-lasting shaves.

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2. Gillette Venus Deluxe Smooth Swirl Razor

Available in a handy starter pack that also contains 200 ml of our Satin Care Sensitive Aloe Vera Glide shaving gel, this Gillette Venus razor comes with an easy-to-hold handle that features our Flexi Ball system. This means the head of each razor will maintain good contact with your skin even when you are reaching it from an angle, allowing less pressure to be applied than might otherwise be the case. That's not all, though. Another advantage of the Deluxe Smooth Swirl Razor is its microcomb that helps to lift each hair towards the blades for a smooth, effective shave. Five low cutting force blades, each with a diamond-like coating, per head plus a touch of Vitamin E in the lubrastrip are also features of the Gillette Venus SkinCushion™ technology on offer with this razor.

3. Gillette Venus Smooth Razor

Each of the blades in the head of this Gillette Venus razor benefits from a Thin-Uniform-Telomer (TUT) coating to help ensure you obtain a close shave every time. The triple-bladed Gillette Venus Smooth Razor also contains a touch of botanical oils as a part of its SkinCushion™ design which, overall, delivers extra glide over standard razor blades for a smooth shaving experience. This one is a great choice from head to toe, whether you want to shave your legs, or under the arms.

4. Gillette Venus Deluxe Smooth Sensitive Razor

Also available as a starter pack with 200 ml of Satin Care Dry Skin Olay With Vitamin E Burst shaving gel, the Gillette Venus Deluxe Smooth Sensitive Razor offers a SkinElexir lubrastrip in each refill. This dermatologist-tested razor also benefits from Gillette Venus SkinCushion™ technology in the Lubrastrip and a 360° ribbon of moisture to keep your skin hydrated as you shave plus a touch of Aloe Vera for extra glide. Diamond-like razor blade coatings and super sharp blades also help to prevent shaving irritation during and after each shave even on sensitive skin.

5. Gillette Venus ComfortGlide Coconut Razor

Like the Deluxe Smooth Sensitive Razor, you can obtain the Gillette Venus ComfortGlide Coconut Razor as a starter pack. The Gillette Venus ComfortGlide blades require a low cutting force which means you don't have to push down onto your skin to achieve a smooth shave. Gillette Venus SkinCushion™ technology also helps to avoid shaving irritation after each shave thanks to a Vitamin E in the lubrastrip of each refill. Even better, this delicately scented razor edition contains Olay skin conditioners for even more smoothness!

6. Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap Razor

The Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap Razor is another one that benefits from SkinCushion™ technology. With five diamond-like coated blades in each refill offering long-lasting shaves, the Extra Smooth Snap razor benefits from Gillette Venus SkinCushion™ technology that includes a touch of avocado oil for glide, making each stroke smooth and easy.

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7. Gillette Venus ComfortGlide Spa Breeze Razor

Benefiting from flexible gel bars, the Gillette Venus ComfortGlide Spa Breeze Razor Starter Pack also comes with Satin Care Dry Skin Olay shaving gel (200 ml). This edition of the Gillette Venus ComfortGlide razor collection benefits from flexible gel bars that release a spa breeze fragrance as well as a light lather to support your shaving gel when you shave, helping to prevent the potential for unwanted shaving irritation.

FAQs

How do you avoid shaving irritation?

Shaving irritation is most simply avoided by using products that have been designed to offer a smooth shaving experience. This is what SkinCushion™ technology is all about. Although each Gillette Venus product may use different methods to help prevent post-shaving skin irritation, they all utilise Gillette Venus SkinCushion™ technology. Note that you can also help to prevent shaving irritation by moisturising thoroughly after you've shaved.

Which razor is the best for a smooth shave?

Any Gillette Venus razor featuring SkinCushion™ technology will help to offer a smooth shave that is devoid of shaving irritation. Of course, which one will suit you best is entirely a matter of personal choice. Perhaps you'll like the festival-like vibe of the Gillette Venus ComfortGlide Sugarberry Razor or the straightforward three-blade design of the Gillette Venus Smooth Razor? There again, you might prefer the Gillette Venus Extra Smooth Snap Razor if you're travelling or the Gillette Venus Deluxe Smooth Sensitive Razor if you feel you have sensitive skin. Whichever you choose, with Gillette Venus SkinCushion™ technology, you'll enjoy a smooth shave with Gillette Venus!