Best Epilators of 2024 – Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right epilator is a very personal choice. That is why after testing many products, we have shortlisted our best epilators of 2024 you can buy with confidence.

Your hair and skin type determine which epilator will suit you best. However, these epilators are suitable for most people so they belong in our list of top 10 best epilators in 2024.

Philips HP6576 - Best Epilator for Travel

This is another addition to the list of epilators that can contour to your body and be used on all areas of your body for hair removal. This epilator is Philips most advanced epilator and includes 4 attachments that can be switched around depending on where you’re epilating. The 32 textured ceramic discs on this epilator are hypo-allergic and were able to remove some very fine hair during our testing. We believe the reason it was effective in removing fine hair was because of the vibration it provides during epilation, which according to Philips is known as the epilator’s active massage system. This feature outperforms other epilators because it even lifts flat heir lying on the skin and feeds it to the epilator head when using this device. The attachments included are shaving cap, trimming attachment, pivoting cap and the style attachment. This device is cordless but during our tests we noticed you can also use this while it’s charging which is a plus in case you forgot to charge it and are in a hurry. There is also a flashlight designed to aid during the epilation process. A drawback is that the device is not waterproof and cannot be used in the shower however you can use water to wash the epilator. This also means you should avoid using the epilator on wet skin or even sweaty skin. The unique travel lock system makes it the best epilator if you travel very often. If activated the travel lock will not allow the epilator to turn on in your luggage. The illuminating tweezer is an additional bonus that we found to be very helpful while tweezing our eyebrows, because the epilator has a wide surface that would not be suitable for removing hair in a very small area such as the eyebrows.

Panasonic ES-ED90 - Best Epilator for Bikini Area

One of the reasons we like Panasonic’s Epilator is because it comes with 48 Tweezers that are good for pretty much any area on the body especially when used with its built in LED light. It also has a wide dual disc epilation head that makes it easier to cover large surface areas like your legs or your arms and the epilation head contours to the surface making it easier to reach tight spots. With the help of their gentle epilator head you can easily remove hair in the bikini area and other sensitive regions without worrying about hurting yourself. If needed you can also attach the shaver head with hypo allergic blades and foil to quickly shave off any remaining stray hair left behind. This is especially effective in sensitive regions, which makes this the best epilator for the bikini area.

Another bonus is the Pedicure Buffer attachment, which helps gently remove any dry and rough skin. This was a bonus we definitely loved since none of the other epilators came with an effective skin care product that also took care of our feet. The best time to clean your feet is in the shower because the skin is soft and luckily this epilator can be used in wet/dry conditions so we definitely recommend this epilator.

Emjoi AP-18 - Best Epilator for Legs

We found that most epilators are good at removing hair on the legs, but if we had to pick our favorite epilator for legs, Emjoi AP-18 would be our top choice. This is because of their 72 antimicrobial tweezer heads that are the most we’ve seen on an epilator so far and we definitely felt the difference in speed and efficiency. This was by far the most robust epilator we have ever used and it made it the perfect choice for hair removal on your legs, arms, underarms and the bikini area. We tried it on our face and don’t recommend it for facial area. It fulfilled the basic needs of an epilator and comes without the wet and dry feature, which doesn’t make it water proof. It only offers corded operation however the cord is 6.5 feet so we didn’t feel much of a difference. In fact we felt that connected to a direct power supply gave this epilator the power to continuously offer high speed and allowed us to get done quickly. It also helps that the tweezer heads are placed opposite to each other, which attacks every grain of hair from both against the grain and with the grain. The lifting fingers lift flat and short hair up and feed them to the epilator, which surprising worked really well on this model. For best results we recommend you begin using this epilator on slow speed because the high number of tweezers and a large epilator head work best when you run the epilator slowly and consistently against the grain of your hair.

Philips HP6401 - Best for Moderate Use

We tried the Philips Epilator HP6401 and noticed it is best suitable for flat skin surfaces like legs and arms. We tried it on our armpits and bikini area as well and it gave us acceptable results. But we noticed inconsistency when we used this product on our face. If you’re facial hair is thick and coarse we advise you to use another product for your face. However if your facial hair is thin and fine then this epilator can also be used for your face. For your sensitive areas there is an efficiency cap included which made it a little easier. This epilator also had trouble with very fine hair and we needed to repeatedly epilate those areas with very fine hair. Also avoid using it on wet or sweaty skin. There are only 21 hypo allergic tweezers attached to this affordable epilator, which is lower than the standard 40 tweezers, however it wasn’t a deal breaker because it performed well on most areas and costs lower than all other epilators.

Remington EP7030 - Affordable Device with Advanced Features

Remington’s Epilator was another member of our affordable epilators list but what surprised us was that there was no compromise on the number of features. It included the same features we found on other expensive options such as the detail light that can reveal even the finest hair, the waterproof construction that can also be used in the shower, massaging cap with Aloe Vera, cordless and ergonomic design with a pivoting head to suit your body’s contours. We found this epilator best suited for removing hair on the legs, arms and sensitive areas. There was some inconsistency with facial hair and results depend on the thickness of your facial hair. A bonus was how the massaging cap with Aloe Vera was able to soothe our skin directly after using the epilator.

Epilady Legend - Best Budget Option

Epilady legend is our recommendation if you’re on a tight budget but don’t mind a few compromises. For example we noticed it took us longer to complete the same tasks with this epilator than with any other epilator despite having the same number of 40 tweezer discs. We also noticed some inconsistency in results. Certain areas were easy to epilate with this device whereas some areas needed a few more strokes. For example some facial hair were too fine to get trapped in the tweezers of this epilator and had to be removed with a tweezer despite running over them numerous times. We don’t suggest you push too hard against your face since that may cause temporary redness and discomfort. Instead just use a tweezer for problematic facial hair. You should also proceed with caution when using this epilator for your underarms and bikini area. This device does have upsides especially when you use it for your arms and legs. There are 40 tweezers in this epilator, which are the same number of tweezers found in high-end models. This model also gives you similar results as the pricy options when it comes to epilating your arms and legs. We tested it with different types of hair and it was mostly effective with short hair, especially in the legs and arms areas where the hair is usually coarse. Another hack we discovered was that this epilator can also be used while it charges so you don’t have to wait for it to charge unlike most rechargeable models

Emjoi Erase E60 - Compact Design

We tried this epilator after using Emjoi AP-18 and immediately noticed the compactness of this model. The small size gave us the benefit of maneuvering this epilator in tight spots and epilate with precision. This was especially true for facial hair because this epilator was able to catch the fine hair that no other epilator caught. The small surface opening meant less hair was pulled with each stroke but that also meant there was less pain. This meant we had to go over the same spot several times which is worth it if you don’t have a high pain tolerance. Despite having a small head Emjoi was able to attach 60 tweezers on this device, which is impressive given that most high end models only come with 40 tweezers. There is however no cordless feature and this epilator cannot be used on wet skin, which are the two main drawbacks that we noticed. The epilator also comes with a sensitive attachment for hair removal in sensitive areas. “Overall this epilator is best for fine hair but works well on thick hair as well.”

Emjoi Tweeze Erase E6 - Best Epilator for Face

Whether it is peach fuzz or thick coarse hair, epilation is the best way to target any unwanted facial hair. If you are looking for an epilator that specifically targets facial hair, then Emjoi Tweeze Erase E6 is an epilator built just for the face. If your goal is to only get an epilator for the face then this is the device you’re looking for. It is affordable because it only specializes in facial hair and includes 6 tweezers, which are the correct amount for a sensitive area like the face. It can also be used on other sensitive areas in the body because it comes with a safety feature that automatically stops if it is pushed too hard against the skin.

If you’re looking for a well-rounded epilator that is also good at removing facial hair then our recommendation is the Braun Facial Epilator (Braun Silk Epil 9), which with the help of an attachment can transform into a reliable facial epilator. A word of advice is to use epilators just for upper lip area, sideburns, chin, cheeks or even forehead. It is not advisable to use an epilator for your eyebrows despite the epilator using the same technique of tweezing. For your eyebrows stick to a tweezers/waxing because an epilator covers a large surface area and it is very difficult to pinpoint the epilator head in a small area such as the eyebrows even with the facial attachments that come with epilators.

Braun Silk Epil 7 S7561 - A Popular Classic

Before Braun Silk Epil 9 was every household’s top choice the Braun Silk Epil 7 was what every epilator looked up to. In fact we still recommend the Braun Epil 7 is you want the best but cannot afford the latest Braun Epil 9. The only major difference we noticed was that Braun Epil 7 had a smaller epilation head than Braun Epil 9. This does not mean a fewer number of tweezers, in fact both epilators have the same 40 tweezers attached to them but in a different arrangement. The arrangement of tweezers on Braun Epil 9 makes it more effective in grasping hair. This means that you may have to go over the same spot a few more times with the Braun Epil 7 which is an acceptable compromise since the price is comparatively lower. It still comes with a shaver head, trimmer cap for depilation, a sensitive area cap, facial cap, efficiency cap and a high frequency massage cap. Just like the newer model it is also cordless and can be easily used in wet and dry conditions.
Overall we found it to be best for arms, legs, bikini area and facial area. Consistent results in all areas of the body

The definitive guide to choosing an Epilator

What is an epilator?

An epilator is a hair removal device that works with the combined effort of many tweezers. These tweezers continuously pull hair out from the root and leave behind smooth skin. However as with any hair removal method, there are going to be some short hair left behind which depends on your epilator and the thickness of your hair. Some hair is just too thin to get trapped in the epilator’s tweezers in one try. As expected with any hair removal method, using an epilator may cause redness or irritation in the skin, which quickly disappears after a few minutes.

Often times we settle for shaving, waxing, tweezing, laser hair removal and chemical creams but neglect the expensive costs and time consumption associated with these options. These methods leave us with irritation, ingrown hair, skin bumps, razor burns and damaged skin very quickly. Using an epilator can significantly reduce all this pain and effort. Epilators have similar results to waxing without the skin damage and pain, because unlike waxing treatments the skin is not stretched during epilation, instead only the hair is quickly pulled from the root.

Epilator Tips? Is epilating painful?

As with any hair removal method, there is some level of pain involved. Epilating is no different however we noticed it to be less painful than waxing and while there is some temporary redness in the beginning, it usually went away within an hour. We would advise you to exfoliate your skin for best results and pull your skin when epilating in that area. Also hold up the epilator at a 90 degrees angle and always move it against the grain.

How does Epilator Work?

Truth is most epilators are well suited for legs. The only noticeable difference between epilators comes down to whether they can handle facial hair, hair under armpits, arms, bikini area and other sensitive areas. Your criteria for selecting an epilator should be based on whether you need a device to remove hair in these other regions and if you would like the additional features that come with each epilator.

Some factors you should consider before buying an epilator are the number of tweezers in an epilator, cost of the epilator, is a flashlight included or not, is the epilator cordless or corded, size of the epilator, recharge time and if the wet & dry feature is included. Choosing the best is a decision that depends on hair thickness and how often your hair grows.

Epilator Vs Waxing?

Perhaps the most comparable alternative to epilation in terms of results. Epilation and Waxing both result in removing hair from the root, which leaves your skin hair free for the longest period of time. However compared to epilation, waxing is much more painful, messy and expensive. Not to mention that waxing also pulls the skin during hair removal and this causes damage to the skin in the long term. Your skin can loose its tight appearance and look stretchy over time.

Epilator Vs Shaving?

Shaving is a good alternative to epilation, however the results only last about 1-3 days (depending on your hair quality) and cause razor bumps and other uncomfortable situations for your skin. Shaving is also harmful for your skin since you run a razor on your skin every day to maintain good results. This method is not cheap either, buying new shaving razors often can add up and can cost even more than laser hair removal.

Hair Removal Creams?

Less painful than shaving, however long term use can cause irritation. Not to mention that these chemicals are harmful to your otherwise healthy skin and the damage caused can be irreversible. Results only last 2-4 days depending on your hair growth. Hair Removal Creams can end up costing a lot in the long run since you need to keep buying new supplies after you run out.

Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal is one of the most effective methods of permanent hair removal, however it is also the most expensive option in comparison to other options. There is a catch, more than one treatment is required to permanently remove hair from a region and the number of treatments required depends on your hair type and hair thickness.

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