I find them a great addition to the "toolkit"..
OK, they do sound a little brutal, but the so does epilation..
They don't work well on the face, and if you rub too hard they can "burn" a bit....
..but for legs, arms, and knees in particular, they are great !
It is also possible to keep hair if you want, but give it a lighter more feminine appearance with these pads, by rubbing "up and down" to thin the hairs rather than "in circles" to remove them.
Always remember to wash/shower, and moisturise afterwards.....
You also need to stop using them for a while if you are going to wax or epilate as the hair tips are weakened by the abrasion..
Chrissty