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Why you should try Gillette's razor subscription service
Not only can you make great savings, it's also one thing to strike off your to-do list
It can be hard ticking off a never-ending to-do list, but with Gillette’s new subscription service, you can take the hassle out of getting a great shave. With everything you need conveniently delivered straight to your door, it’s one less thing to organise.
Once you’ve chosen the right Gillette razor for you (more on that below), you just need to select the frequency of delivery, based on how often you shave. Then you’ll be sent a great-value starter kit, which contains a handle, two blades, a 75ml shave gel, and a travel blade cover, followed by your first pack of blades two weeks later. You’re also free to cancel or amend your subscription at any time.
Convenience isn’t the only perk of the club, as users can save up to £10 on starter kits* and every fourth refill is free. Add that to exclusive offers, freebies such as a £10 My Protein voucher** and a new recycling programme with TerraCycle, and signing up is a no-brainer.
Gillette’s shaving subscription offers a choice of three different razors. Here’s the lowdown on the options available.
ProGlide
Featuring Gillette’s Flexball technology, the ProGlide contains a pivot between the handle and the cartridge. This allows contact between the blade and skin to be constantly maintained, meaning no rogue hairs at the end of the shave. It also boasts a longer, easy-grip handle, a lubricating strip and longer-lasting blades. Starter kit, £6.95*, buy now
Fusion5
The Gillette Fusion5 has two additional blades to offer an enviably close shave, while also making cuts and nicks less likely, as it distributes weight over the skin more evenly. As well as extra blades, the Fusion5 has the Precision Trimmer, a single blade that sits on the back of the cartridge. Designed to make edging and intricate shaving easier, it’s great for use under the nose and close to the lips. Starter kit, £4.95*, buy now
SkinGuard
Designed specifically for men who suffer from sensitive skin and razor bumps, the innovative SkinGuard razor boasts a bar between its two blades to help reduce tug and pull by gently smoothing and flattening the skin. What’s more, lubrication and a pressure adjusting pivot minimise irritation to ensure your shave is as gentle as it can be. Starter kit, £4.95*, buy now
Sign up to the subscription service here and save up to £10 on Gillette starter packs.
*Terms & Conditions: starter kit includes a handle, 2 blades, 1 Shave Gel (75 ml) and a travel blade cover
**Terms & Conditions: Promotion closes at 23.59 on 18 August 2019. UK residents only. One £10 MyProtein voucher available per person when purchasing a Gillette razor subscription. Voucher code is redeemable against products on myprotein.com and should be entered at checkout. Exclusions may apply. Voucher will be sent via email 15 days after Gillette subscription purchase (once you have received your first refill blades). Voucher will expire at 23.59 on 31 October 2019. No minimum spend required. Delivery fees may apply. The offer is strictly subject to availability, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotional code and there is no cash alternative. Promoter: Gillette.