This is much better than the stove-top option. It does not get as hot and burn your skin. I love that you can leave it in the microwave and not watch it all the time for the temp and all of it melting. More hair is removed than the stove top type wax as well so I save time and do not need to wax as often. Lasts longer too. Thinner layers can be used as opposed to other waxes