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Best OverallA corded epilator for a first-timer who wants shaver and trimmer heads in the same box. The body is not water resistant, so it cannot go into the shower or bath.
A capable cordless epilator for legs and body that grips very short hairs and works wet or dry. A charger or cable is not listed among the included items.
Popular PickA simple corded starter epilator for legs with a massage cap that eases the sting. One speed and a cord limit flexibility, and it cannot be used in the shower.
A waterproof, cordless epilator for women who want to cover legs faster in the bath or shower. Expect some sensation despite the roller cap, and runtime is not listed.
A simple battery facial epilator for upper lip, chin and jawline touch ups that removes hair from the root. Expect some sting and redness after each session, which the maker suggests letting fade overnight.
A capable cordless epilator kit for legs and body that also shaves, trims and smooths feet. Epilation removes hair at the root, so it takes some getting used to.
A compact battery tweezer epilator for stray facial and body hairs, with a pressure cutoff for sensitive areas. It cannot be used on eyebrows or near water, and batteries are extra.
A compact way to handle fine facial hair and daily cleansing with one handle. The listing gives no battery run time or charging details, and it is built for the face only.
A cordless epilator for women who want weeks of smooth legs without salon waxing. The water rating in the spec sheet conflicts with the wet use claims, so treat shower use with care until Braun confirms.
A capable wet and dry epilator for anyone who wants longer smoothness than shaving without salon waxing. Battery life, charging time and power details are missing from the listing.
A cordless epilator for anyone who wants weeks of smooth legs without daily shaving. It is not water resistant, so it cannot be used in the bath or shower.
A simple corded epilator with two speeds and a wet-and-dry bikini trimmer for smooth skin over weeks. Corded power limits where you can use it, and the listing gives few other specs.
A cordless epilator with a pivoting head for women who want to reach knees and underarms without salon waxing. Bath and shower use is promoted, yet the spec sheet calls it not water resistant, which is worth confirming with Braun.
A Philips wet and dry epilator for legs and body hair removal. The listing gives almost no specs, so battery life, heads and accessories are unknown.
A corded epilator that pulls hair from the root on legs and face, with steady power and no battery to run down. It is dry use only and tied to an outlet.
A corded epilator with many tweezers and two speeds for smooth skin that lasts for weeks. It needs a wall outlet, so it is not portable.
A compact battery epilator for face and body that travels without a charger. It is not water resistant, and the AA batteries are bought separately.
A cordless wet and dry epilator with a wide head that removes short hairs at the root for weeks of smoothness. Epilation still stings, especially at first.
An at-home epilator that pulls short hair wax would miss, with shaver and trimmer heads for quick days. Epilation still stings, and the listing leaves out power and run time details.
A cordless blade-based hair remover for peach fuzz, brows and body touch-ups that rinses clean. It cuts hair at the surface, so regrowth comes back sooner than with true epilation.
A capable at-home epilator for long-lasting smoothness on legs and body without salon visits. Epilating pulls hairs from the root, so expect some discomfort, especially at first.
A waterproof face device that epilates fine facial hair, cleanses and tones in one compact unit. Epilation pulls hair at the root, which some find uncomfortable at first.
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Braun Silk-épil 3 3-270 EpilatorModel Silk-épil 3 3-270Philips Series 8000 BRE700/04 EpilatorModel Series 8000 BRE700/04Philips Series 2000 BRE227/00 EpilatorModel Series 2000 BRE227/00Braun Silk-épil 7 SE7-041 Wet and Dry EpilatorModel SE7-041Remington EP1050FCDN Smooth and Silky Facial EpilatorModel EP1050FCDNPhilips Epilator Series 8000 BRE740/14Model BRE740/14Emjoi Tweeze AP-9T Facial EpilatorBraun FaceSpa Pro 911 Facial EpilatorModel FaceSpa Pro 911Epilady Legend 4 Rechargeable EpilatorModel Legend 4Epilady Speed Corded EpilatorThese 10 epilators have the highest ProductDome scores among the established products in this category, meaning ones with a large volume of owner ratings and strong evidence; on a tie, the product with more rating evidence ranks first. The score combines owner satisfaction, rating volume, demand and data quality from public Amazon listings (updated 3 days ago). We do not test products ourselves.
Braun, Philips, Epilady, Emjoi, Remington lead this category among the 8 brands that passed our curation checks.
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Epilators pull hairs out by the root with rotating tweezers, which is why results last longer than shaving and why the first sessions can be uncomfortable. They differ from shavers and trimmers in this department, which cut at the surface, and from wax, which removes hair in sheets. The first decision is whether you will use it on dry skin or in the bath or shower, because that splits the category.
Corded and battery models labelled Not Water Resistant are meant for dry skin only and can usually run longer per session; models labelled Waterproof or Wet and dry use can be used in warm water, which many people find less painful because the skin is relaxed. Among the 6 products that list minimum hair length, most fall between 0.3 and 0.5 mm, and 0.5 mm is typical. Very short regrowth slips through the tweezers, so plan to epilate when hair is a little longer than you would leave it after shaving, and expect some regrowth to be finer over time.
Head design and attachments are the next choice. A wide head clears legs quickly, while a narrow head or a cap for sensitive areas is easier for underarms and the bikini line. Some models include a shaver head or trimmer cap, which is useful for areas you would rather not epilate, and a facial cap for fine hair. Speed settings let you start slowly, and a light near the head helps to see fine hair. If your skin is prone to ingrown hairs, plan to exfoliate between sessions regardless of the model.
Before buying, check how the epilator is powered and how long it runs per charge, whether a charging stand or travel pouch is included, and whether the heads come off for rinsing under the tap. Confirm which caps are in the box rather than shown in the photos. Avoid using it on broken, sunburnt or irritated skin, and read the instructions for areas the maker advises against.
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