8 Best Hair Removals Creams for the Smoothest Skin Ever

We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process.When it comes to hair removal methods, you can take your pick. Waxing, shaving, epilating — the list goes on and on. While they all do the job (for the most part), there are often unpleasant side effects (bumps, burns and the like) that you'd like to avoid. Enter hair removals cream, aka depilatory creams, that are painless, efficient and have long-lasting results.How do these creams magically get rid of hair? "Hair removal creams temporarily remove unwanted hair through a chemical degradation process of keratin, a protein that occurs naturally in hair," explains Sabina Wizemann, senior chemist at the Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty, Health & Sustainability Lab. Meaning, they break down the bonds in the hair so it can be swept away. The GH Beauty Lab has a history of testing all kinds of hair removal products, from...