PHILIPSBeauty Satinelle Essential Compact Hair Removal Epilator for Women, BRE235/04 (Corded Use Only)

I “downgraded” from my Braun 9 to this and I’m so happy - this is faster, easier and way less painful! My first epilator was similar but Braun - I used it for more than 10 years - didn’t even need to replace the head throughout that time. For just a bit over 3 years with my Braun 9 I’ve been so frustrated with the lack of contact between the tweezers and the skin and the amount of time it took to remove the hair because of the flexible movement in all directions; the charger and the inability to use it once charging had left me plenty of times in the middle waiting for it to get back to work; plus it was crazy painful, especially at the end.First time back to basics with this and I love it - the epilator is so light, I need a fraction of the time compared to my previous one, no pain whatsoever and the washable head makes it really easy to maintain it clean. The only minor inconvenience that I could possibly think of is how it’s going to work on 220v once traveling to Europe. But that’s really minor and temporary! I’m so happy I went with that - sometimes, the more sophisticated they make a product, the harder it is it use and enjoy it. Plus, it’s a fraction of the price of the new ones. I doubt that I’ll ever go back to a rechargeable one.

this is the best hair removal device I decided to order. I've wanted to stop shaving and have the roll on wax but keeping up with it can be costly. yes, it hurt. BUT! I think for the long term aspect it's perfect. the only mess you'll have to clean up is your own hair instead of wax strips. I have really thick hair everywhere and shaving only lasts me a day or two. Used it on my arms and armpits to start and am very pleased. the hair on my pits is super thick and I haven't waxed them in forever and I will say, it was the worst thing I've felt but it is to be expected. I didn't use the guard either for the sensitive parts so I kind of screwed myself that way. my skin is smooth and I don't have to worry about it for another week or two! I haven't gotten to use it on my legs but I'm sure it will still hurt lol. after you continue to use it you get used to it. for the money and thinking about how long it'll last and how much you end up using it, it is worth the money. BUYYYYY(if your pain tolerance is high)

Okay I’m breaking this review into two parts, for those looking for advice read part one, for those looking for a product review read part two!Part One: It HURTS. I read the reviews and thought people were being dramatic, they are not… but they also aren’t lying when they say it gets better. If you are planning on using this every where my biggest piece of advice is start with just the armpits, they hurt the worst so everywhere else feels like a breeze after. Take a HOT bath or shower before and exfoliate really well. It’s best to use the first few times at night. If you are of age grab a glass of wine or two and make sure you READ THE INSTRUCTIONS. Go slowly and take your time. I find it’s easier to do in chunks, rather than strips like you would shaving. One thing I wish I had done looking back is taking it one area at a time; I full sent and did pretty much my whole body and was SO uncomfortable. While you are here also grab some witch hazel for after, you will need it. I like T.N. Dickinson’s the most. ALSO if you are prone to hives/have eczema or other related issues BE CAREFUL, the first time I had a solid histamine reaction, if you have red bumps and swelling take a benadryl and give your body a break.Part Two: I am an epilator baby so this is the only product I have owned, but it gets the job done. I haven’t had any major issues with it grabbing skin and it’s relatively comfortable to use. It is corded, but the cord is long and flexible. It has one head and cleaning tools included. It isn’t the most ergonomic product out of what i have looked at, so if you have accessibility issues it might not be the easiest to use. My biggest complaint is that it is LOUD. I mean it makes my hair dryer seem quiet kind of loud, but other than that, solid product, arrived intact and haven’t had any issues more than a month later!

This thing is a total game changer for me. I’ve been sugar waxing my own armpits for awhile, but I’ve kind of gotten sick of how messy and imperfect it is. This epilator is honestly incredible. I have thick, pretty dense hair and I don’t even need to have it grown very long for this to pull the hairs out (that’s something I hate about waxing—the hair needs to be grown out so long).I do a couple passes over each armpit and I’m set. Make sure to exfoliate beforehand and hold your skin taut, otherwise your skin will probably get caught and the hairs won’t come out as easily.It’s loud but who cares. I’m hoping the blades last awhile, but otherwise I plan to use this at least weekly!

Works amazingly well! I started my shaving regularly, then the very next day I used the epilator on my legs and used it again every single day for 7 days straight. By the seventh day it wasn’t nearly as painful. The second week I used it every other day, the third week I used it twice and now I only have to use it once a week and my legs are still smooth and it literally doesn’t hurt at all anymore! Not going to lie, it was painful especially on the back of the legs the first week but now it truly doesn’t hurt and works so well!

This epilator works great. It took me several tries because it does sting. But if you hold your skin taunt with your other hand, it’s not as bad. It’s really hard to get my upper lip done and as you can see from the picture, there is a few scraggly hairs around my lip. But my sideburns went from where you see my hair down to the bottom of my chin and it always looked horrible, and I hate shaving constantly. This will be a nice alternative. I’m not sure how long it takes before the redness goes away. I wouldn’t think it would be very long as it’s already starting to fade. I still have to figure out how to clean the epilator but the instructions show it’s pretty easy. I just wanted to let everyone know about this while I had time to get it done.