Vaniqa User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• Cec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 3, 2020

For Hirsutism "Great product. I saw results quickly and effectively, plus I had no horrible side effects. I’m extremely happy with the product, and I’ll keep using it. The setbacks are you will need a prescription, and it’s costly."

• Ash...
• July 12, 2017

For Hirsutism "I started using this product about a month ago, and I started seeing results immediately! I suffered from coarse chin hair and would often get ingrown hairs that led to scarring from constant tweezing and irritation. I barely have to tweeze anymore, and when I do, the hairs are thin and come out very easily. I do not know if this product has skin lightening agents in it, but I have also noticed that my scarring has faded as well! After suffering for years and not being able to leave the house without makeup, I am happy to say that because of this product, I am starting to feel confident in my own skin again! I absolutely would recommend this product to anyone who could use it. I am consistent with applying twice a day and am very happy with it!"

• Anonymous
• March 24, 2015

For Hirsutism "I have been using Vaniqa since 2010 for facial hair. I have never had to shave, but lots of plucking! It works wonderfully, and I have also had laser done to remove my darker hair on my lip, chin, and neck area. My complaint is the price. It has doubled in price since I started using it, and the manufacturer's coupon is only $35.00 (up from $25.00 originally). I thought when a medication was available in generic, the original would go down in price. I started ordering from Canada two years ago, and now their price for the name brand has gone up enough that I am now ordering the generic. Unlike in Europe, in the US, it is considered cosmetic, and insurance will not cover. Does anyone know of any other discounts in the US?"

• bor...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 1, 2021

For Hirsutism "Wanted to share a tip for other sufferers. I'm 72: I've had significant chin hair since I was 14. For most of my life, I spent an hour a day plucking. In my fifties, I got it down to 45 minutes, plus depilatory for the finer hairs every 2-3 days. I first got Vaniqa when it was still new, and it's been a relief since I no longer have the energy I once did. It helps a lot if you use it every day, it helps some even if you use it only every 3 days. However, I quickly discovered that it gives me acne -- at least one bump for every application. So before I put it on, I apply a layer of salicylic acid lotion, cheap from CVS. Interestingly, it doesn't seem to affect how well the Vaniqa works at all. About the price. Yes, it's a fortune, but one tube lasts me about a year."

• hai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2016

For Hirsutism "I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome with very extreme hair growth. For instance, I got a haircut 3 weeks ago to above chin length, and it already grew back to a short ponytail. I have tried about every hair removal method there is, but it's tricky because some just plain don't work on me, and each place on the body has a different growth pattern. Anyway, suffice to say I shave my face much more often than my husband has to shave his. So I didn't mind spending $150 for less than 2 oz of cream. It's not supposed to show a difference until at least 4 or 8 weeks in. But within 3 days, it was brutally clear that the hair was coming in much faster, thicker, and unable to be removed. I stopped the cream, and within a few days, I was back to normal growth."

• Adi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 21, 2020

For Hirsutism "I have recently started applying Vaniqa (3 weeks now) to my chin since PCOS has affected me greatly in unwanted hair growth. I am only writing to you now because I truly believe in this product, the redness from plucking is almost gone since there hasn't been much need for plucking as much. I do still pluck every day, unfortunately, but not to the extreme amount I was at one point. By far, Vaniqa is the only thing that has helped. I have been on spironolactone, birth control, plucking, and even bleaching."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2014

For Hirsutism "For me, this medication worked everywhere but on my facial hair. It was definitely systemic for me as I noticed no hair growth in areas of my body, previously hairy, but no change in my facial hair. I have rheumatoid arthritis, and I take a medication that causes hair loss. I noticed that there was no regrowth in hair on my scalp that I lost from the medication."

• kim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 13, 2015

For Hirsutism "I've had facial hair since I was a teenager in 2007. I was told I have polycystic ovarian syndrome. I tried everything to get rid of the hair and did not want to go out. I've only been using the cream a few days, and I have seen a small improvement, only time will tell."

• Dub...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2018

For Hirsutism "This cream does work. I noticed results within 2 weeks. I've been using it for 2 months now, and the chin and jawline hair that I have has diminished drastically, and what is left on my face is very fine. I used to spend at least an hour tweezing every day, plus it left my chin constantly red and had to always use concealer on my chin all the time. The redness is 90% gone, and I don't get as many pimples from tweezing. This product would be out of my budget, but for the moment, I am lucky that it's on prescription and that I have a medical card."

• Lou...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2019

For Hirsutism "This stuff is absolutely amazing! After a week of using, I barely have any patches left to shave after doing so for around 10 years! Only been using it a month and cannot wait to see how much better it gets in time. I did have some slight burning and lots of spots for the first 10 days of using it, but both have really settled down. To be honest, if I had more time to just wait a little after shaving before applying, it probably wouldn't burn so bad in the first place, so definitely wait around 20 minutes after removing hair to apply."

• Gra...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 21, 2018

For Hirsutism "I used Vaniqa for a very long time, but I still had some hairs that were resistant to it. It has priced itself out of my fixed income range. Personally, I believe it is ridiculous for a company to charge $197.00 for a 4 oz. tube of medication. That is just plain highway robbery when they know they are the only one out there. I have something new I am using that is much cheaper! After all this time, it seems a generic is due!"

• h16...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 23, 2016

For Hirsutism "I've been told by my GP this cream is not licensed in the UK. I know it's available through online prescriptions by UK pharmacies. Why am I being lied to? I've tried their suggestion of being on Dianette, and I've seen no change in hair growth after being on it for a year. I am beginning to wonder if they are trying to dodge the option of prescribing this cream to me due to its price (£80.50)."

• che...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2018

For Hirsutism "I was getting very downhearted with dark hairs on my chin and neck. Electrolysis only worked for a few days. This cream has restored my confidence! It's not even been a month, and I have hardly any hairs to remove or worry about."

• Son...
• April 19, 2019

For Hirsutism "I had been using Vaniqa for nearly four months. It does show obvious signs of hair reduction, but it darkens the area of use, leaving a mark, which is the reason I have stopped using it. I am now using other products to get rid of pigmentation, which has now ruined my skin. I have turned to IPL treatment. I have read it heals automatically after a while, but I can't wait for this I've started. Using a skin lightener to cover up the patch. I wouldn't advise anyone to use this product. It doesn't come with enough advice on how to treat burns or scars, so you end up wasting even more money."

• SLo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 3, 2017

For Hirsutism "What can I say but thank God! I've suffered from basically a full beard for over 30 years, having to shave daily, twice if I was going out in the evening. I've been using Vaniqa for nearly 4 weeks, and the growth has slowed considerably. My GP in West Sussex couldn't prescribe due to the practice having a 'black flag' on this? He wanted to but just wasn't able."

• Dan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 12, 2019

For Hirsutism "I had been on bioidentical hormone replacement pellets in which the high dosage of testosterone gave me dark, thick hairs on my chin and thicker hairs above my lip. I changed to a new doctor and am using hormone creams instead. He prescribed this for me, mentioning it will stop the hair growth. I've been on it now for almost three months, and it has done nothing but irritate my top lip. I have reddish skin now above my lip, almost like mild burn marks, as well as patches of dry skin. My doctor told me it may take up to a year to begin working, and that 90% of patients on it continue with it. After reading some of the horrible reviews, I may opt for laser hair removal treatments. I have to do something, as the hair growth is more than I can handle daily. I'm not happy with this at all."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2018

For Hirsutism "This cream has saved my life. I have always suffered from excess facial hair despite normal hormone levels. I used to spend hours plucking, and the self-consciousness was ruining my life. I use this cream religiously twice a day, and I swear, I could go a month without plucking and would be fine! I do still have a faint 'moustache shadow,' but I am hoping this will fade over time. This is worth every penny."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2021

For Hirsutism "I was plucking my chin daily for at least 1 hour a day. My case is not extreme, but it was enough that I was embarrassed to be in the sunlight and hoping people would not notice my chin hairs. I waxed, and it did not seem to get the stubborn hairs. I debated on spending 189 dollars on Vaniqa and finally came to the point of desperation and wanting to try it just to see if it would make a difference. I am so happy that I bought this. Within 3 weeks, I noticed a huge difference. I have plucked a few hairs here and there, but nothing like I used to. I 100% recommend spending the money on this. I am so happy that I did."

• Sof...
• December 12, 2017

For Hirsutism "I'm thrilled with this product. After using for 6 weeks, I have gone 7 days without having to remove facial hair. I have blond hair, so hence laser wouldn't work for me. After going through the menopause, I was having to pluck almost daily. I was staggered at the speed the hair was growing. I heard about this product googling methods of hair removal and found out it was available on prescription in the UK. I went to my GP, thinking I would have to beg to get it prescribed as it's very expensive. My GP was extremely sympathetic and happily agreed and wished me good luck, as I believe sadly it doesn't work for everyone. I really hope more ladies hear about this product. Absolute life saver!!"

• Boo...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 25, 2018

For Hirsutism "I swear by Vaniqa. It totally works for me, but I have been notified upon trying to renew my prescription that it will not be available until December 2018. I can’t believe this is happening. The first thing that has worked for me, and now it’s unavailable. I’ll have a full-grown beard by December."

• Top...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2018

For Hirsutism "This has changed my life. Have been using it for a week, and already I have noticed a huge improvement in my facial hair. I previously had to tweeze for an hour or so every day, and it has already cut down to a few minutes every other day. I hope the results will continue to improve. So happy!"

• Els...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 31, 2017

For Hirsutism "I have been using Vaniqa for many years, and it has effectively decreased the amount of my chin and lip facial hair, which formerly required painful monthly waxings. I only need to tweeze a couple of long chin hairs per month now -- easily accomplished. Very little cream required for thin, effective, twice-a-day applications. Once had a bit of inflammation, but I lowered the amount of cream applied. The problem is the cost -- now $181 at Costco and more at the pharmacy for a tube that lasts 3-4 months. Used to pay $50 for a tube half the size."

• Sad...
• December 1, 2015

For Hirsutism "I've been using this for about 3 months. I have not seen a reduction in hair. It really dried my skin out, making the hair look worse. It is really expensive at $100. I'm going to finish this bottle, then I am done. It was worth a shot."

• Hai...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 13, 2016

For Hirsutism "Having been using this on and off since I've bought it. I don't know if it's only me, but it has made my overall skin VERY dry. I'm not complaining since I have naturally oily skin. However, it is extremely tight-feeling and unusual. It also stings A LOT if you have removed hair on the day, i.e., threading. I haven't noticed a difference in the thickness of my hair or any decrease in growth. After reading such positive reviews, I do hope it works for myself and other women out there suffering! I really do wish this is the 'miracle' cream it has been labeled since it was super expensive here in the UK."

• Anonymous
• October 13, 2017

For Hirsutism "I have been using Vaniqa for about 9 weeks now. I can say this cream is absolutely life-changing. It has faded my dark patches. I used to shave twice a day, now I'm plucking out the odd few hairs. It's boosted back my confidence."