Honestly, I was pretty hesitant to do this. While I'm a sucker for trying new treatments — even those that require major upkeep — I wasn't sure if the subtle results would be worth my time and the potential for stubble is hella annoying. I continued to feel nervous even mid-stroke on that first pass over my cheek, but as I watched the removed fuzz accumulate, I finally started getting into it.

The whole process only took about 10 to 15 minutes and was completely painless. I'd describe the sensation as dry exfoliation or "dry shaving" (basically what it is), which I thought might irritate my skin. However, even immediately after finishing, my skin looked glowy and not red or inflamed. I followed up with a thick moisturizer and literally had to command myself to stop touching my face for the rest of the day. Even sitting here typing this — days later — it feels incredibly soft to the touch.

Some people who dermaplane note that their jaws look more defined but I have to admit, I didn't notice that. Maybe it's because I didn't have a ton of peach fuzz to begin with, or maybe my jawline is just hopelessly undefined. My primary takeaway was super soft skin and makeup that definitely glides on more easily. I have yet to deal with any annoying grow-back (the Dermaflash isn't as blunt of a removal as some, so that helps) and plan to repeat the process in a month because...why not? It's 10 minutes of my time, the results are soft and bright skin, and the expensive products I slather on my face are absorbed more efficiently. Sounds like a total win to me!

Image via Wendy Rose Gould