This is a staple in my toiletry case, as I use these strips for bikini, underarm and top lip, by just snipping into the correct size. The strips smell good, but most importantly, its effective in removing unwanted hair. They don't work too well on hairs shorter than 5mm, but with repeated pulls, it gets those hairs out. The prepared strips are not messy during application. I normally rub by hands with a few drops of baby oil before I handle the strips. I remove residue with baby oil as well. The wipes are a good idea, but I never seem to use them.