It’s hard to project effortless vacation energy when you’re walking like a Lego person to keep your thighs from chafing against fresh razor burn.
Maybe you can relate. I feel like a silk-swathed goddess for approximately two hours after shaving, and then I get cold and every one of my pores flares up. By the time I’m actually poolside, my legs and bikini line resemble a strawberry patch — dotted, growing redder, and soliciting attention.
Twenty years into my battle with hair removal woes, my best friend — whose best friend is her dermatologist — recommended a roll-on treatment that looks every bit as derm-approved as it is. It’s the aesthetic of efficacy, because for the first time in a decade, I didn’t have to think about the way my skin looked when I was poolside.
PFB Vanish + Chromabright is a two-in-one treatment designed to aggressively tackle the aftermath of hair removal while simultaneously correcting skin tone. The formula utilizes salicylic, glycolic, and lactic acids to exfoliate the skin’s surface, lifting trapped hairs and preventing the formation of painful ingrowns and “strawberry” pores.
Unlike standard post-shave balms, this version is infused with dimethylmethoxy chromanyl palmitate, a brightening agent that targets the dark spots and hyperpigmentation often left behind by chronic skin irritation. Currently available for 16% off on Amazon, the roll-on applicator ensures a mess-free, travel-friendly delivery system for maintaining smooth skin on the go.
These ultra-thin, medical-grade hydrocolloid stickers act as a second skin to pull gunk out of whiteheads overnight while remaining discreet enough to wear during your morning errands.
A heavy-duty keratolytic treatment that dissolves thick, calloused skin and intensely hydrates cracked heels using a potent blend of medical-grade urea and exfoliating acid.
This sulfur powerhouse is a cult favorite for its ability to visibly fade stubborn post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and even out scarred skin tones with a blend of tranexamic acid and niacinamide.
This article was written by Kendall Cornish, New York Post Commerce Editor & Reporter. Kendall, who moonlights as a private chef in the Hamptons for New York elites, lends her expertise to testing and recommending cooking products – for beginners and aspiring sous chefs alike. Simmering and seasoning her way through both jobs, Kendall dishes on everything from the best cookware for your kitchen to chef-approved gourmet meal kits to the full suite of Ninja appliances. Prior to joining the Post’s shopping team in 2023, Kendall previously held positions at Apartment Therapy and at Dotdash Meredith’s Travel + Leisure and Departures magazines.
