Rating of the best sugaring pastes in 2022

Already in the ancient world, man understood how powerful a weapon beauty is. In pursuit of an elusive ideal, people drank arsenic in small doses and used lead white, tortured themselves with corsets and unimaginable hairstyles, and, of course, did depilation. It is known that the men and women of Ancient Rome not only relaxed in baths, but also ruthlessly pulled out all the hair from the body with the help of threads, oriental beauties also used the thread.

Everything changed thanks to the ancient Egyptian beauties - Nefertiti and Cleopatra came up with a less painful way to remove unwanted hair with a viscous sweet paste. The recipe for many centuries has sunk into oblivion in order to triumphantly return to the aid of the beauties of the 21st century. Today, sugaring - depilation with sugar paste - is one of the most popular self-care procedures.

Advantages of sugaring over other types of depilation

More and more modern girls prefer the procedure with sweet sugar paste to all other ways to remove unwanted hair from the body.

Popular models have stable characteristics:

• Hypoallergenic - most shugaring pastes contain only water and sugar, this composition is absolutely safe, as it does not contain dyes and preservatives, however, you can find options with citric acid - you need to be careful with them;
• The effect lasts for a long time - the skin remains absolutely smooth for up to 20 days! And after a series of procedures, the hair becomes thinner and becomes almost invisible;
• No burns and burst blood vessels - the procedure is carried out at a temperature close to body temperature;
• No ingrown and broken hair with the correct procedure;
• Ease of use: the first application is likely to take a lot of time, but experience users understand how comfortable and fast the procedure is.

In addition, the popularity of models of sugaring pastes provides a relatively low cost of the procedure at home, given the long time of skin smoothness after sugar paste, the family budget will only benefit from this. The approximate consumption of paste for different areas of the body can be viewed in the summary table.

Depilation zone	Average consumption of paste for 1 procedure	Number of procedures with a container of 400 ml	Number of procedures with a container of 800 ml
tendrils	2 gr	200	400
Armpits	5-10 gr	53	106
Classic bikini area	15-20 gr	23	46
Deep bikini	20-30 gr	16	32
Arms up to the elbow	15-20 gr	23	46
hands completely	20-30 gr	16	32
Shin	40-50 gr	9	18
Full legs	85-95 gr	5	10

How to choose the best sugaring paste

The sugaring procedure has a fairly large number of nuances; working with sugar paste is not as easy as it might seem at first glance. So that the first pancake does not turn out to be lumpy, you should familiarize yourself with the main features of sugar pastes and choose the perfect option.

The first thing that catches the eye of a beginner is that pastes come in different density. Different types of consistency have their own application features, which can be found in the summary table.

Criterias of choice	soft paste	medium density	Solid
What technology can be used	Bandage	Manual / bandage	Manual / bandage
Heating temperature for work	34-36 0 Celsius	36-38 0 Celsius	36-38 0 Celsius
frugality	You can apply 1 piece of paste on the body only 1 time, fast consumption	Apply on the body 1 and the same piece can be up to 3 times, average consumption	Apply on the body 1 and the same piece can be up to 3 times, economical consumption
What areas of the body are best suited for	Arms and legs	Universal paste for the whole body	Sensitive bikini and underarm area
What hair removes best	Light thin hair	Medium hard hair	hard hairs
Temperature mode of operation	Best used in cool rooms	Can work at any temperature	In warm rooms

How to use sugaring paste

There are several specific techniques for sugar depilation, but the basics of skin preparation for the procedure are the same:

1. Carefully scrub the surface of the skin - this stage is necessary to remove the stratum corneum and lift the hairs;
2. Remove product residue with a cleansing lotion - water will not cope with this;
3. Apply talcum powder to the skin for a perfectly dry surface - otherwise the sugaring paste may not adhere to the skin.

Only after these steps can you start applying sugar paste. You can use 2 techniques for this:

• Manual technique is a technique that requires nothing more than the sugar paste itself and hands. By density, the paste should be hard or medium, soft products are not suitable for this technique, the minimum hair length is 4 mm. A lump of paste is warmed up in the palms and applied to any area of ​​the body - it is most convenient to work with the legs and arms. After clutching, the hairs are also torn off by hand. If your palms are sweating, it is better to work with gloves;

• Bandage technique - this technique is simpler than manual, it saves both time and the product itself. The paste is applied by hand, and removed from the body with a bandage - a special strip of fabric or polymers. You can use the technique with a paste of any consistency, it is well suited for removing hair from large areas of the skin.

The best dense pastes for shugaring

Thick sugaring paste is ideal for girls with dark coarse hair, as well as those who live in conditions of high humidity and extreme temperatures.

1st place - sugar depilation paste "ARAVIA Professional" vanilla-creamy

Aravia produces 2 lines of depilatory pastes - one of them is intended for home use, and the second is professional. In fact, the characteristics of these lines do not differ in anything other than volume, salon products can be purchased in large quantities, which ultimately saves a lot of money. This product has a fairly dense consistency, and it makes no sense to work with it using bandage equipment. The paste should be heated to 37-40 degrees in the microwave and applied exclusively with bare hands against hair growth. If the temperature in the room is above 25 degrees, the paste can simply be kneaded with warm hands - it has a fairly pliable structure.

Average price - 1700 rubles per 750 ml

• Good adhesion to the skin surface, the hairs do not break off during the procedure;
• 1 portion of the paste can be used up to 4 times, which saves money on the cost of the procedure;
• Pasta does not require additional heating at average room temperature;
• Versatility: it can handle both legs, and armpits, and even the bikini area;
• Excellent composition.

• Melts quickly enough in hot hands, requires skill to quickly distribute the product.

2nd place - sugar paste for shugaring Start Epil dense

This sugar paste is intended directly for home use.Ona has a beautiful golden color and a pleasant sweet smell - it is easy and simple to work with. After heating in the microwave for 10 seconds, the product is perfectly picked up with a spatula and gently glides over the skin.

With proper treatment, the skin is not injured, and the hairs do not break off, the surface of the body acquires a beautiful glossy effect and tenderness. The paste captures even a light fluff that is almost invisible to the eye - it can be used to treat the hands and the area above the upper lip. No less well, it removes hairs on the legs, in the armpits, and is also suitable for the bikini zone. Start Epil is a universal paste that can be used to treat the entire body.

How much does it cost - 700 rubles for 400 ml.

• Wide functionality: suitable for all areas of the body;
• Well clings to hairs, does not injure the surface of the skin;
• Minimum consumption of the product;
• Natural composition: only glucose, fructose and water.

• The paste deteriorates quickly enough: even with careful storage with a closed lid, after six months it is not suitable for use.

3rd place - Gloria shugaring paste thick

Gloria manufactures many products for effective and safe hair removal at home and in the salon. These are inexpensive products that can be bought in volumes from 0.28 to 1.5 kg; for starters, small test jars are very convenient to understand whether this product is suitable for a particular person or not. The composition of the pastes is universal and simple - only purified water, glucose, fructose and citric acid - however, you need to be careful with the last ingredient, many people are allergic to it.

The paste requires heating to 36-38 degrees - in a microwave oven, the product heats up in just 6-8 seconds, it is impossible to work with it without heating. The paste works perfectly with hard hairs - it works well with the bikini area, armpits and legs, vellus hair does not cling so well.

At the price of pasta will cost 700 rubles for 330 gr.

• Takes a long time;
• Simple natural composition;
• Pasta is easy to work with;
• You can use both bandage and manual hair removal techniques;
• Works great on coarse hairs with deep roots.

• May cause ingrown hairs
• It is quite difficult for beginners to work with it;
• Poorly removes vellus hair.

The best sugar pastes of medium consistency

Sugaring pastes of medium consistency are universal products that can be used to process absolutely any area of ​​the body, both in bandage and manual techniques.

1st place - sugar paste "ARAVIA Professional" Tropical medium consistency

The best manufacturers of sugar pastes are not limited to products of one degree of hardness; among the lines of ARAVIA you can find pastes for every taste and budget. Hard or soft paste, with menthol, for the face - this brand has it all. Tropical paste of medium consistency actually turns out to be quite soft - it does not require heating, it is easy to knead in the hands, but it is not suitable for treating the body at high room temperatures or with too hot palms. The paste can be used in manual technique or for treating the body with a wooden spatula: the result is magnificent.The skin does not form bruises and bruises, it remains even and flawlessly smooth for a long time.

The average price is 1600 rubles for 750 gr.

• Pasta that does not require heating, it practically does not need to be kneaded;
• Natural composition;
• Availability of detailed instructions;
• Economic consumption;
• Skin aesthetics immediately after the procedure: no injuries or bruises;
• No ingrown hairs.

• The consistency is much softer than stated by the manufacturer.

2nd place - ELENA MAAYA shugaring paste with orange essential oil Medium

ELENA MAAYA is an author's brand that produces fairly budget and high-quality depilatory pastes. Elena is a practicing shugaring master and has been collecting the perfect recipe for her own product for a long time, guided by the recipes of oriental beauties from various countries. Pasta, in addition to sugar and water, is flavored with lemon juice and orange essential oil, which adds a subtle fruity note to the sweet aroma of the product. The paste perfectly adheres to the hairs, without breaking them off and without injuring the skin of even delicate areas of the body, some users note that you can not use talcum powder with it.

The average price is 700 rubles per 500 ml.

• Dense and elastic mass, practically does not stick;
• Low cost;
• Easy to apply even without talc;
• Even a beginner can handle the paste;
• Ideal for depilation of legs and intimate areas;
• Pleasant orange flavor.

• The composition contains allergens;
• Doesn't work well with fine vellus hair;
• Unpresentable packaging.

The best soft pastes for shugaring

It is traditionally believed that soft sugaring pastes can only be used effectively by professionals. But popular models of this type of product are also successfully tamed by girls who want to look good without going to cosmetology offices.

1st place - Start Epil ARAVIA soft sugar paste in a cartridge

ARAVIA is the most popular answer from Russian users to the question of which company is better to buy sugar paste for depilation. With this sugar paste, even a beginner can treat his hands and feet: thanks to the cartridge, the paste does not need to be kneaded in his hands, there are no difficulties with application. You just need to warm the product for 6-8 seconds with a microwave oven, and then distribute it over the surface of the skin using a dispenser. Of course, you can work with the paste only in a bandage technique - for starters, you should not apply the product to too large areas of the body, it’s worth starting small - it’s easier and safer, the risk of bruising or injuring the skin is minimal.

The average price is 190 rubles per 100 gr.

• Reliable packaging: the cartridge is sealed in a blister;
• 5 non-woven strips included;
• The paste is easy to handle even for a beginner thanks to clear instructions;
• Ideally removes hair of varying degrees of stiffness and length on the arms and legs;
• Does not provoke injuries and bruises on the skin;
• Hypoallergenic.

• 5 strips are not enough, you will have to purchase additional ones;
• Suitable only for bandaging equipment.

2nd place - sugaring paste MARU cosmetics Soft+

The young Russian brand MARU specializes in hair removal products: scrubs, lotions, talcs and, of course, the queen herself - sugar paste.The brand line has Soft and Soft + options, but customers, answering the question of which one is better to buy, choose a softer option, the Soft mark is more consistent with medium-density paste. The paste has a viscous texture, almost transparent color and a pleasant aroma of caramel. If stored in a warm room, it will take no more than 2-3 seconds to heat it. Due to the phenomenal softness, deep depilation will be comfortable and as painless as possible: the paste works great with the bikini area, armpits, and also on the face.

The average price is 600 rubles per 400 gr.

• budget cost;
• Practically does not demand a warming up;
• Works well with delicate areas of the body;
• Removes even vellus hair;
• The paste is easy to use even for a beginner.

• There are no detailed instructions for use;
• The kit does not include bandages, spatulas;
• Hard hair is not removed the first time.

All pastes included in the rating of quality shugaring products are certified and approved by practitioners. However, it is recommended that a beginner begin his acquaintance with sugar depilation with a medium-density paste and not immediately purchase a large amount of product in case it does not work. You can choose the perfect product only by trial and error, but buying low-quality goods without certificates is a huge risk, and aliexpress pastes from unknown manufacturers can also cause severe allergic reactions. Do not save on beauty and health.