How to Get a Smooth Second-Half-of-Summer Shave

Ever since an Oprah pro revealed we’d been shaving our body hair all wrong (never go against the grain, people!) we’ve been keen on gathering the best tips and tools to achieve the smoothest smooth possible. And, now that the second half of summer’s kicked in, we’re revealing some shaving implements you really oughtn’t go without. —Vita Daily

philips satintouch precision epilator. This compact little beauty, specially designed for more-subtle-yet-effective hair removal on our face and other sensitive areas, features a number of genius tweezing discs that firmly grab and remove the hair from the root, helping to avoid discomfort and reduce pulling of sensitive skin. It comes with an extra cleaning brush and a protective pouch for storage and travel and retails for just $40 (exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart). As for legs, Philips has those covered, too. Its Satinelle Prestige wet and dry epilator includes seven accessories for silky results and two brand-new bodycare heads (an exfoliator and a massager) for really radiant skin. philips.ca

gillette venus comfortglide razor. Gorgeously scented with white tea, this three-bladed razor boasts flexible moisture bars that release light body butters (extracts of avocado, olive and kokum fruit) for added skin conditioning (and, if you please, a soap-free shave). gillettevenus.ca

eos tropical fruit shave cream. Some creams promise a scent that will transport you to a Caribbean isle without ever leaving your shower—and Eos actually delivers on this claim. The brand’s natural-ingredient-filled tropical shave cream may not foam out of its bottle, but it does exude a heavenly aroma—and silky smooth legs, to boot. evolutionofsmooth.com