9 Best Epilators of 2021 for At Home Hair Removal and Smooth Skin - Cosmopolitan.com
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I’ll be honest, the first time I used an epilator, I didn’t know what I was doing until it was too late. I just saw the words “hair removal” and gave it a shot. A lot of pain and few f-bombs later, I realized that although an epilator looks like an electric trimmer, it actually removes the hair from the root (kinda like tweezing) rather than cutting it off (like shaving). On second thought, epilating is really more like waxing because you’re not just taking out one hair at a time; you’re pulling out a bunch all at once. You see, an epilator is a device that has a ton of tweezers to make the hair removal process go faster and smoother—and I mean that both ways. Because you’re removing the hair at the root, your skin feels smoother with less stubble and no razor bumps.
Oh, and by the way, if you know what you’re getting into and expect the sensation that you’re about to feel, epilators aren't quite as painful as what I experienced when I was caught completely off guard, but, NGL, they definitely still hurt. (If you’ve ever had a wax, it feels a lot like that.) So if your skin can handle a little trauma (I'm not one of those people) for hair-free legs, arms, and bikini lines that last a lot longer than a shave, invest in one of these nine best epilators that customers swear by, below.
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Best Overall Epilator
Braun Epilator Silk-épil 9 9-020 with Flexible Head
amazon.com
$179.94
$159.48 (11% off)
One Cosmo editor loves this epilator so much she gave it a whole review. It's easy to use (thanks to the flexible head, ergonomic handle, and light that makes it easy to see the hard spots), effective (it's got 40 tweezers that can even pluck hairs that are only 0.5 mm long), and it's versatile (it comes with additional head attachments for shaving, trimming, and massage). But one quality that sets this one apart from the rest is the pain factor. Our editor even used the word "painless," thanks to the tiny rollers that work as a nice distraction.
Before you drop a ton of cash on an epilator (they're not exactly cheap), try this chargeable option that's perfect for beginners. While a cordless epilator might not hold its charge for too long, the cord-free aspect lets you take this device into the shower, if you prefer shaving there. Epilators are ideal for removing every last hair, but they're also notorious for leaving behind red, inflamed skin. The head on this one has 40 tweezers and little comfort barrels that make epilating a little less irritating. And if that's not enough, it also has a massaging cap with aloe vera for soothing skin, as well as a precision cap for smaller areas.
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Best Epilator for Fast Removal
Philips Satinelle Advanced Wet & Dry Epilator
amazon.com
$59.99
$49.95 (17% off)
The epilating process is pretty painful—and I'm not just talking about the way it feels. This type of hair removal takes a bit of time to complete, so you'll appreciate how quickly this wet and dry device gets the job done. The fastest epilator Philips offers, this lil guy is also extra wide so you can grab more hairs at a time (but it comes with caps to adjust the size for more sensitive areas). Not only that, but you don't have to wait for your hair to grow out—this epilator can remove hairs four times shorter than your waxing strips can grab.
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Best Budget Epilator
Epilady Speed Corded Epilator
amazon.com
$35.51
This affordable option has everything you want in an epilator. It's got corded power so you don't have to charge it, a head with 40 tweezers that can be used on legs, arms, bikini line, and even the face, and two operating speeds. If you're looking for easy, fuss-free hair removal this epilator has all the basics covered.
If you want an ergonomic option that fits nicely in your hand, grab this epilator. It's corded, which means consistent power the whole time you shave, and has two-speed settings, so you can choose between what's more comfortable for you. Thanks to how easy it is to maneuver and the removable cap to adjust the size, this one is especially nice for using on sensitive areas, like your armpits.
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Best Epilator for Bikini Line
Braun Silk-épil 3 Epilator
ulta.com
$39.99
Another solid choice for delicate areas, this epilator features little massage rollers on the head to help distract from the pain and a little light so you can see even the smallest stubble or baby-fine hairs. Not only that, but it also comes with shaver and trimmer attachments for the bikini line you want.
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Most Versatile Epilator
Panasonic Cordless Shaver & Epilator for Women
amazon.com
$129.99
If you want the most bang for your buck, go with this wet and dry option that not only works as an epilator, but also comes with six other attachments for combing, trimming, foot buffing, and cleansing-slash-brushing. The two other attachments are caps for adjusting the epilator head (which has 60 tweezers) for sensitive areas and beginner use. A hundred bucks sounds like a lot, but not when it's taking the place of so many other devices.
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Best Epilator for Upper Lip
Gillette Venus Face Perfection
amazon.com
$28.05
This might look like an electric toothbrush, but nope, it's just a super-small epilator. The tiny head (which has 10 micro-openings) actually makes it perfect for using in smaller areas of the face where your normal epilator can't fit, like your upper lip and between your eyebrows. The best part? It's battery-powered, so you can toss it in your makeup bag for whenever you need to pluck a few strays—just like you would a pair of tweezers.
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Best Travel Epilator
Emjoi EpiPower e24 Epilator
amazon.com
$29.95
When you need an epilator on-the-go for your full body, grab this one to pack in your travel makeup bag and take with you. Small but mighty, this pocket-size device uses 24 tweezers to pluck hairs as small as 0.3 mm long. It's battery-powdered, so don't expect to do any major removals unless you bring back-up batteries with you, too.
Brooke ShunatonaBrooke Shunatona is a contributing writer for Cosmopolitan.com.
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