depilatory cream

[Yasmine]

do any of you use nair to get rid of unwanted facial hair? i need tips on how to get all the hair off the first time.

[Sapphire]

Try plucking or waxing. I'm not aware of a hair removal cream that is suitable to be used on someones face.

[The Batman]

I just found something on eHow I'll quote it for you. Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Shave it, but remember that this is a temporary method of facial hair (http://www.ehow.com/how_289_remove-unsightly-facial.html#) removal that is not recommended for women. Regrowth tends to occur rapidly.
Step2
Tweeze it. Tweezing is a good, although somewhat painful way to remove small areas of unwanted facial hair. Because the hair is plucked out at the root, it takes longer for regrowth to appear.
Step3Use depilatory creams, gels and lotions, which contain a chemical that alters the structure of the hair for easy removal. This chemical can be irritating to skin (http://www.ehow.com/how_289_remove-unsightly-facial.html#), so use only a product especially formulated for the face. Always do a skin test on a small area of the face before using the product, and follow directions exactly to avoid irritation or chemical burns.
Step4
Consider waxing every 4 to 6 weeks, in which you apply hot or cold wax to the area of unwanted hair. The hair becomes affixed to the wax and the wax is then pulled off the skin, taking the hair with it. Test a small area of your skin for an allergic (http://www.ehow.com/how_289_remove-unsightly-facial.html#) reaction before using, and do not use wax on sunburned or irritated skin.
Step5
Think about electrolysis, a permanent hair removal method in which an electrical current is used to destroy the hair root. Several treatments may be required over a period of time, as each hair follicle must be destroyed individually.
Step6
Laser it. Hair removal by laser must be done by a licensed professional. It can be expensive and time-consuming, and it may not be permanent. It is best to discuss your situation with a professional. You can find one by looking in the yellow pages under "Hair Removing."

found at http://www.ehow.com/how_289_remove-unsightly-facial.html

[Kaleidoscope Eyes]

If using a cream or wax, be SURE that the box says it can be used on facial hair before you use it. The skin on your face is sensitive, and will be more prone to redness or irritation than your legs might, so kits for legs might not be a good bet. And as Thomas' quote from eHow said, always do a test patch first, to make sure you're not allergic. I would recommend trying the inside of your wrist versus a spot on your face, just because it's less visible should it get angry, but still a pretty sensitive patch of skin. Wait a good 24 hours after the test to make sure your skin doesn't freak out before you put anything on your face. I had a bad reaction with Veet once on my legs, I just happen to be allergic to something in their products. I had barely even finished coating one leg with the stuff when my skin started burning like crazy. I rinsed the cream off immediately, but even the small amount of exposure had caused my skin to start to bleed in spots, it was almost like a burn. You don't want that on your upper lip, or your chin, or really anywhere on your face.

Also, there are a few brands that make bleaching kits, specifically for women with unwanted facial hair (if you have a lot, I wouldn't recommend it though). It doesn't remove the hairs, just makes them pale like the thousands of nearly invisible hairs all over your body. This will last for about 2 weeks before you need to do it again, although it isn't for everybody. This works best on those with pale skin (because the hairs wont be clear, just light, which can stand out even more against darker skin), and fine hair (if the hair on your lip is coarser, this may not be the thing for you). Again, you should do a test patch on your wrist before use. Even if you don't have a reaction, the skin may be a little pink immediately afterwards. Just try to be gentle when removing the bleaching product (typically a sort of goo), rather than scrubbing and making your face all red. The best part is, if it doesn't work or makes the hairs more noticable, you can ALWAYS use shaving, waxing, or the depilatory creams you asked about as a back-up.