Remington Smooth and Silky Cordless Battery Powered Wet and Dry Lady Shaver, Electric Razor with Bikini Trimmer

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Mumsnetters have tried out hundreds of epilators over the years and have strong opinions on which are the best, and which leave little to be desired. The Remington Smooth & Silky Cordless Bikini Trimmer is the perfect tool for all of your bikini trimming needs. Compact enough to keep in your wash bag, this clever beauty must-have boasts precise shaping and trimming, an essential for smooth, accurate results every time. So wave goodbye to unwanted hair and say hello to detailed trimming and silky smooth skin. Cordless or battery-powered: corded epilators tend to retain their power better than cordless. Battery-operated wet epilators should last around five years, but a corded version will likely last longer.

Epilators work by tweezing out the hairs at the root, so they can provide an instant smooth finish as well as eventually reducing hair regrowth. I have a Remington 5-in-1 and it's brill. Yes, it hurts like hell the first time after shaving, but I've been epilating for 12 years now, five weeks easily between goes, and it takes 10 minutes. No pain at all anymore unless I've done a lazy leg shave.” However, because it works through pigment, it may not work as well on darker skin tones. The higher-intensity settings need it to be plugged in, but it can be used cordless on lower settings. You don’t have to wait until the hairs are long to be able to epilate again, as you do with waxing. If you like the look of the Braun Silk-épil 9, but your budget doesn’t quite stretch, this is a great cheaper alternative from the same company.The wide, flexible head pivots, which makes it easy to get into hard-to-reach areas, and a light on the device allows you to see what you’re doing. With different attachments for legs, underarms and face, and an ergonomic S-shaped handle, the Satinelle knows exactly how to get every last hair with ease. I have a Panasonic. I echo getting a cordless model. Mine's also got a light which is super useful for seeing the hairs.”

You can use the facial brush with your usual cleanser and moisturiser to help these products penetrate your skin more deeply and get to work faster. Guaranteed glow! Key specs Some epilators can be used in the shower, so if you think you might find it painful, we'd recommend a wet and dry epilator. How often should I epilate? If swift and effective hair removal isn’t enough to convince you, it can also be used as an electric shaver, bikini comb, foot exfoliator and sonic cleansing brush. You’ll be top-to-toe ready for summer in no time. Key specs Budget: Battery-powered epilators are generally a lot cheaper than corded devices, so if you’re unsure how you’ll get on with it, you could try one of those before shelling out on a more expensive model. Which is the best epilator to buy?

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Extra features: it's worth looking at extra features, such as exfoliators, which help guard against ingrown hairs, and massagers which are meant to make exfoliating less painful. Choose the type: decide whether you want a standard epilator or a laser epilator. There’s quite a big price difference between ordinary epilators and IPL devices. The precision trimmer glides effortlessly over the skin and trims hairs to less than 0.2mm for smooth, silky results. This innovative design is perfect for shaping and trimming delicate areas without pain or irritation. With a choice of two comfort combs (2mm and 4mm), you can also select the perfect length for your personal style. However you hold your trimmer, or whichever direction you trim, these clever combs will always trim to the same length for even results. Rotating tweezers pull the hairs out at the root like waxing, rather than simply cutting them off like shaving does. It’s worth being aware that this is very much a long-haul process. You won’t use an IPL epilator and have instantly smooth legs.

The REMINGTON® Smooth & Silky® Electric Shaver has three floating blades that get close to skin for 50% more effective trimming in one pass*! The flexible hypoallergenic foil helps prevents irritation in sensitive areas, and the rounded comfort tips glide effortlessly over skin. The rechargeable battery gives you the convenience of cordless performance with 30 minutes of runtime. Plus, thanks to the wet/dry design, you can shave in the shower or wherever you’re most comfortable. *vs. previous Remington model in lab trials (varies by technique) If you’re in dire need of a facial epilator but are worried about sensitive skin, this epilator with its soothing, calming additions might be for you. A facial in a box. Key specs Braun Silk-épil. It has a nobbly gadget that sits over the epilating bit. It really works and isn't sore to use. Way better than the one I had in the early 2000s.”It has lots of tweezers and claims to pull out 60% more hair in one pass than similar models. The head can be removed and washed easily, which makes it very simple to care for. Key specs So handy it will fit into your make-up bag, and very effective too, the Wizzit is ideal if all you want is something to sort those irritating top lip hairs. Smooth and Silky Lady Shaver, designed to give the ultimate smooth, easy shaving experience for women. Thanks to its battery-operated power, it can be used wet – in the bath or shower – or dry, and with an anti-slip grip the Smooth and Silky Lady Shaver allows for better control, as well as comfort. It has a micro-ridged ceramic head which removes hairs gently and at a really fast speed, meaning it should be less painful. Not really. Most women describe the feeling as uncomfortable rather than painful. It also varies from person to person and will depend on your pain threshold, but some areas of the body will naturally be more sensitive than others.